Nicklesbe said: Ok I'm not going to condemn this, because I understand it's their culture. Even if it comes off as more or less pedophilia to some western perspectives. Again tho not judging or condemning it. I do have some serious questions tho that I hope someone more familiar with the culture can explain. Why is it always underage school girls? What is wrong with adult woman? I don't mean older woman or cougars, I mean experienced adult woman from 20-30. I do not understand the fascination with girls that look 13-15 years old. Also I don't know if this is true hopefully someone can verify, is it true they have vending machines there that sell underwear because woman are second hand citizens/treated like objects that are frequently raped so the vending machines are there so they can get new underwear after the fact? **NOTE** I do not know, and personally do not believe that last question is true. So I am only asking for verification. I've heard conflicting stories and there is a lot of weird porn out there so I am asking for input from anyone that has actual experience with the country/lives there. |
High school is seen as the prime of life in Japan. The reason it's referenced so much in anime because it's looked back on as the best it evers gets for a Japanese person. High school in Japan is grades 10-12 in the US, putting everyone 15-19 years old. Your perception of the person is 13-15, but I see a character designed to be a older high school student (if I had to guess, it'd be 17. No younger than 16). It's also easier to make and simulate because of the history the creators and designers know and have seen before in other media.
Late response, but I didn't see an answer I liked.
Edit: Skimmed over Tachikoma's post. Nvm.