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May 15, 2020 10:01 AM
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Good? Bad? Everything it's disgusting to look at? We need more tentacles? What's the right answer?

I'm not referring to hentai.
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May 15, 2020 10:25 AM
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There are rarely any sex scenes in Anime, mostly the old ones have it but they show you like the silhouette of it.
May 15, 2020 10:26 AM
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they could be done better i.e., more passionate, but even just finding sex scenes are pretty rare let alone finding them in shounen/shoujo. Josei is really where they mostly are in
May 15, 2020 10:28 AM
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The once in the White Album serie is okej, espeically in White Album 2.

May 15, 2020 10:29 AM
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NamikazeHime said:
So you are talking about hentai? Trust me, no matter how disgusting hentai can be, you can always find something worst.
What do you mean by that? Are you referring to some other hentai that have been hidden by the government because it's too fucked up?

No, i'm referring to normal anime.
May 15, 2020 10:34 AM
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Tentacles are always the right answer

They're nothing special imo. Not like there's many sex scenes in anime to begin with. One thing I dislike is when the girl starts crying though. There's better ways to show that they're embarrassed.
May 15, 2020 10:35 AM
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I don't recall having watched that many sex scenes in non-hentai anime, but i think Parasyte's sex scene near the end was done tastefully.
Tokyo Ghoul: re Season 2's scene was also kinda sweet.

The sex scenes in the 90s Berserk and the Golden Age movies are also handled quite well whether they're portrayed in a positive or negative context.
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May 15, 2020 10:35 AM
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Don’t want to see it so I’m grateful it’s not there for the most part in “normal” anime. Honestly, sometimes the suggestion of it alone is enough. I just want to move forward with story.

Also, anime maybe opening up to the west but it’s still East Asia and they have their own views on sex being presented in mainstream media.

And thank goodness, sometimes I’m watching a western show and bam! sex scene outta nowhere for no reason...
May 15, 2020 10:37 AM

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Damerino said:
NamikazeHime said:
So you are talking about hentai?
No, i'm referring to normal anime.
That will still leave 355 anime which are not rated Rx and show sexual intercourse of some form. Far to general a question.

May 15, 2020 10:38 AM

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Damerino said:
NamikazeHime said:
So you are talking about hentai? Trust me, no matter how disgusting hentai can be, you can always find something worst.
What do you mean by that? Are you referring to some hentai that have been hidden by the government because it's too fucked up?

No, i'm referring to normal anime.


If you are talking about normal anime, ex scenes I'm familiar with are pretty decent and not over the top (Parasyte, Kuroshitsuji, Afro Samurai, Nana). But toothbrush scene from Monogatari blew away every single one of them:

May 15, 2020 10:40 AM

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Stygian_Prisoner said:
I don't recall having watched that many sex scenes in non-hentai anime, but i think Parasyte's sex scene near the end was done tastefully.
Tokyo Ghoul: re Season 2's scene was also kinda sweet.


I'm glad because that scene was one of my favorites of the :re manga, it was so incredibly sweet and passionate but also awkward as first times tend to be.
May 15, 2020 10:45 AM
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In general, it's difficult to say, since it's a rare thing to appear in modern (non-hentai)anime.

I guess it all depends on the visuals, voice-acting, context behind it.

If I saw a sex scene with NNT3 level of animation, high-pitched voice acting, and a "doing it because they can" type of reasoning, I would think such as unnecessarily bad.
May 15, 2020 10:45 AM
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If we are talking about anime - I prefer not to see any sex scenes. They totally ruin my experience. Unless it's a guy-on-guy action - then I'm in, love them boys teasing me.
May 15, 2020 10:48 AM

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Passa said:
Don’t want to see it so I’m grateful it’s not there for the most part in “normal” anime. Honestly, sometimes the suggestion of it alone is enough. I just want to move forward with story.

Also, anime maybe opening up to the west but it’s still East Asia and they have their own views on sex being presented in mainstream media.

And thank goodness, sometimes I’m watching a western show and bam! sex scene outta nowhere for no reason...

What’s wrong with sex scenes. It can be used to tell a story, further the plot, and show character development.
May 15, 2020 11:24 AM

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One thing I like about anime is that very often adult shows don't seem to feel compelled to have the obligatory sex scene that seems so forced in so many Hollywood-style movies. Not that it doesn't have its silly conventions too, but at least you don't find yourself thinking "OK, this is the part where they have sex, because they have to." If there's a sex scene, generally it's for a purpose.

May 15, 2020 12:20 PM

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Classy_Cassy said:
Passa said:
Don’t want to see it so I’m grateful it’s not there for the most part in “normal” anime. Honestly, sometimes the suggestion of it alone is enough. I just want to move forward with story.

Also, anime maybe opening up to the west but it’s still East Asia and they have their own views on sex being presented in mainstream media.

And thank goodness, sometimes I’m watching a western show and bam! sex scene outta nowhere for no reason...

What’s wrong with sex scenes. It can be used to tell a story, further the plot, and show character development.


Between your post and @tirinchas it sums up what I think. The more recent sex scenes feel obligatory and I’m just there sitting there waiting for it to end. But if it serves the story then ok though admittedly even then I’m may not be fully comfortable with it being too explicit.

And it’s more about knowing what I’m getting into. Not so much knowing every twist and turn but if it’s PG 13 and thinking of watching it with family then bam! sex scene, it’s pretty awkward.

With anime and tags I know what I’m getting into and what I can consider watching with others.
May 15, 2020 12:23 PM

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I feel like After Story would've been more emotional if they showed us a sex scene. I cant explain but I feel like it would. And yes, I realize I'm not answering the question
May 15, 2020 12:57 PM

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I'd say mediocre, not enough movement, Blue Gender sex scenes were kinda weird
May 15, 2020 1:02 PM
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Sex scenes can be effective if they’re done right. I have yet to see an anime do them in a way that really showcases the passion and love each side has for the other; sex scenes should be able to tell a story in their own right. A certain show came close, but it didn’t go all the way.
May 15, 2020 1:06 PM

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I generally avoid all anime with sex scenes, as I find it disturbing.

Sex doesn't belong in stuff with a storyline in my opinion.

May 15, 2020 1:11 PM

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The first one that comes to mind is the one from white album 2 and the scene while not showing actual sex only implies that they are having sex and it is done kinda well. There are anime like kuzu no honkai, school days and stuff but I wouldn't wanna touch that (but even while these shows revolve around sex, the scenes aren't explicitly shown).

May 15, 2020 1:27 PM

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In my experience of action-ecchi and hentei, they're just there to be there. Fun to watch when I'm horny, but noting that I'm completely enthralled by these days, especially with mosaic censoring being a thing.

I can't speak on romance anime with sex scenes because I haven't really watched any. But it would be nice to know if any shows treat sex more with sensuality in mind, and that the characters involved have compelling enough stories, characterizations and chemistry with one another that really makes someone want to see their relationship blossom to that level.

May 15, 2020 1:30 PM

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For the fun of it, I checked which anime I've watched that include a sex scene, are not primarily ecchi or exploitation genre, and got an "above average" rating from me. I was quite amazed how many really good anime include sex scenes of sorts:
  • Afro Samurai
  • Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo.
  • Beastars
  • Berserk
  • Cowboy Bebop
  • Devilman: Crybaby
  • Fuyu no Semi
  • Gekijouban Kara no Kyoukai: The Garden of Sinners
  • Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
  • Hachimitsu to Clover II
  • Happy Sugar Life
  • Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku
  • Juubee Ninpuuchou
  • Kaiba
  • Kanameo
  • Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou
  • Kaze Tachinu
  • Kemonozume
  • Kenpuu Denki Berserk
  • Kimi ga Nozomu Eien
  • Koi Kaze
  • Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni
  • Kyougoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari
  • Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna
  • Mardock Scramble
  • Mind Game
  • Monster
  • Mousou Dairinin
  • Mugen no Juunin: Immortal
  • Mugen no Ryvius
  • Nana
  • Nisemonogatari
  • Paradise Kiss
  • Perfect Blue
  • Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku Hen
  • Sanctuary
  • Shigurui
  • Shinseiki Evangelion Gekijouban
  • Texhnolyze
  • White Album 2
  • Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
I could give as long a list of b-movies, borderline hentai, and exploitation OVA. So I guess it really depends. A sex szene by itself doesn't make an anime better or worse, it just indicates the story is targeted more towards adults.
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inim said:
For the fun of it, I checked which anime I've watched that include a sex scene, are not primarily ecchi or exploitation genre, and got an "above average" rating from me. I was quite amazed how many really good anime include sex scenes of sorts:
  • Afro Samurai
  • Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo.
  • Beastars
  • Berserk
  • Cowboy Bebop
  • Devilman: Crybaby
  • Fuyu no Semi
  • Gekijouban Kara no Kyoukai: The Garden of Sinners
  • Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
  • Hachimitsu to Clover II
  • Happy Sugar Life
  • Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku
  • Juubee Ninpuuchou
  • Kaiba
  • Kanameo
  • Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou
  • Kaze Tachinu
  • Kemonozume
  • Kenpuu Denki Berserk
  • Kimi ga Nozomu Eien
  • Koi Kaze
  • Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni
  • Kyougoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari
  • Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna
  • Mardock Scramble
  • Mind Game
  • Monster
  • Mousou Dairinin
  • Mugen no Juunin: Immortal
  • Mugen no Ryvius
  • Nana
  • Nisemonogatari
  • Paradise Kiss
  • Perfect Blue
  • Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku Hen
  • Sanctuary
  • Shigurui
  • Shinseiki Evangelion Gekijouban
  • Texhnolyze
  • White Album 2
  • Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
I could give as long a list of b-movies, borderline hentai, and exploitation OVA. So I guess it really depends. A sex szene by itself doesn't make an anime better or worse, it just indicates the story is targeted more towards adults.


Thanks for the good list of anime to avoid.

May 15, 2020 3:24 PM

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Seiya said:
I generally avoid all anime with sex scenes, as I find it disturbing.

Sex doesn't belong in stuff with a storyline in my opinion.


why thou ?
mature content can appear in a mature story .

if it serves a story telling purpose i dont see the issue with including it. ( should not be fanservice . if you know what i mean)
May 15, 2020 3:25 PM

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CuteAssTiger said:
Seiya said:
I generally avoid all anime with sex scenes, as I find it disturbing.

Sex doesn't belong in stuff with a storyline in my opinion.


why thou ?
mature content can appear in a mature story .

if it serves a story telling purpose i dont see the issue with including it. ( should not be fanservice . if you know what i mean)


It bothers me, which is why I tend to avoid seinen and josei works. Some adults are offended by stuff, and I'm one of them.

May 15, 2020 3:29 PM

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Seiya said:
CuteAssTiger said:


why thou ?
mature content can appear in a mature story .

if it serves a story telling purpose i dont see the issue with including it. ( should not be fanservice . if you know what i mean)


It bothers me, which is why I tend to avoid seinen and josei works. Some adults are offended by stuff, and I'm one of them.


not sure if offended is the right term for that but you can avoid stuff you dont like .
although a lot of seinen have better storylines as they aim for a mature audience.

kuzo no honkai is propably my favourite romance story because it feels so real.
some details of the premise are pretty crazy but a lot of the situations the manga presents are very very real . (edit: point being that many shoujo romance storys are pretty unrealistic and just sparkle and perfect and everybody is happy and nothing controversial ever happens . wich isnt realistic for love at all )


you dont have to read stuff you dont like . nobody is forcing you .
but just because you dont like something doesnt mean it doesnt belong in a story :)
May 15, 2020 3:29 PM

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@CuteAssTiger: Seinen is gross in my opinion. I would never watch something like Kuzu no Honkai, as it looks really disturbing.

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I'm waiting for the Oyasumi Punpun anime adaptation. If you know you know. Greatest sex scene of all time, big up mad Uncle duck-duck.
May 15, 2020 3:33 PM

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Seiya said:
@CuteAssTiger: Seinen is gross in my opinion. I would never watch something like Kuzu no Honkai, as it looks really disturbing.


this is a discussion forum isnt it ?
i dont get why you are so defensive about sharing your opinions .
nobody wants to harm you .

a discussion is about finding the truth between 2 opposing ideas , is it not ?

seinen really isnt gross :)
it is just tackeling more serious and mature topics than shonen and co :)

Mod Edit: Modified quote of edited post.
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May 15, 2020 4:02 PM

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Parasyte was the only anime I think deserves a credit for making a good sex scene.
May 15, 2020 5:29 PM

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A pose a question in response.

What's the point of a sex scene that isn't in hentai?



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May 15, 2020 5:44 PM

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If we aren't talking hentai here as long as it serves a purposse to the plot it's alright.

Beastars is a good example.
May 15, 2020 5:47 PM

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_Nette_ said:
What's the point of a sex scene that isn't in hentai?
For example depicting a normal adult relation, as in Kimi ga Nozomu Eien. In that one a couple graduates from high school and after first career steps decides to move together. They e.g. have an argument followed by reconciliation sex. Or they just cuddle when one of them is down. Basically young adult's slice of life, or isn't that what adults in love living together and planning to get married soon do?

Another example would be the homosexual Romeo and Juliet tragedy Fuyu no Semi. It's the romance between two samurai serving on opposing sites of the Meijin civil war, their coming out, and eventual tragedy due to what society does to homosexual lovers in that era.

Or take Nana which is set in the rock music scene of Tokyo. It has two Nanas, one is a career musician, and the other is what can be called a super-groupie. And shockingly, rock musicians drink beer, smoke, and have one night stands.

Just three examples from the 41 anime listed earlier, which deal with mature themes and mostly an all adult cast. This is not ecchi fap material, this is critically acclaimed adult drama.
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Wait, what was the last sex scene in anime I’ve seen?
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inim said:
_Nette_ said:
What's the point of a sex scene that isn't in hentai?
For example depicting a normal adult relation, as in Kimi ga Nozomu Eien. In that one a couple graduates from high school and after first career steps decides to move together. They e.g. have an argument followed by reconciliation sex. Or they just cuddle when one of them is down. Basically young adult's slice of life, or isn't that what adults in love living together and planning to get married soon do?

Another example would be the homosexual Romeo and Juliet tragedy Fuyu no Semi. It's the romance between two samurai serving on opposing sites of the Meijin civil war, their coming out, and eventual tragedy due to what society does to homosexual lovers in that era.

Or take Nana which is set in the rock music scene of Tokyo. It has two Nanas, one is a career musician, and the other is what can be called a super-groupie. And shockingly, rock musicians drink beer, smoke, and have one night stands.

Just three examples from the 41 anime listed earlier, which deal with mature themes and mostly an all adult cast. This is not ecchi fap material, this is critically acclaimed adult drama.

But critically acclaimed adult dramas sound so boring ¯\_(ツ)_/¯



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May 15, 2020 7:55 PM

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It’s generally too explicit. Here’s a censored example so we can keep it barely SFM:

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TripleSRank said:
It’s generally too explicit. Here’s a censored example so we can keep it barely SFM:


Wtf dude! No one wanted to see that. I can’t believe people are actually into hand touching
May 16, 2020 9:55 AM
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imo the second berserk film has a good sex scene between griffith and charlotte
May 16, 2020 10:47 AM

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They don't show such scenes but yeah, weird camera shots are abundant.
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_Nette_ said:
A pose a question in response.

What's the point of a sex scene that isn't in hentai?


Idk dude I think sexual relations is like a significant part of relationships and can exist outside of pornography. I only heard rumors though.
May 16, 2020 11:02 AM

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The few times i have seen it in non Hentai they aren't bad. As for hentai quality is variable IDK lol in large pretty good.
May 16, 2020 11:57 AM

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TripleSRank said:
It’s generally too explicit. Here’s a censored example so we can keep it barely SFM:



i see a ring, so it isn't illicit hand holding before marriage.

but what filth
 
Maybe watching, maybe reading, probably living
May 16, 2020 2:01 PM
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Even one of the most classic anime , Space Battleship Yamato, had a love scene , surprising many kids that watched it

https://youtu.be/1vHsfRiFbhc?t=254

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The last sex scene I have seen in an anime was in Devilman Crybaby, but that show was just so explicit with sex that it was just borderline funny at times, which showed the problem I had with sex scenes in live action stuff, Even when it fits the theme of a movie or show, it can last for so long or abruptly come(no pun intended) out of nowhere that Im just sitting there "oh okay i was watching a movie, but i dont mind watching porn in the middle of my action movie".And in the case of Devilman, it can just be super weird at times like in shows such as AHS or movies like Midsommar.





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May 16, 2020 3:35 PM

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I don't mind sex scenes but with normal character.Against sex and tentacles sex are worst for me.
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May 16, 2020 3:55 PM

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I can't recall many sex scenes in non-hentai anime nor do I wish to see more.
May 16, 2020 5:39 PM

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having honest sex scenes at all might be a good start. Its just retarded that some shows chicken out and dont have it.
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It is for Madoka alone." - Homura
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have you ever watched that really cool hollywood film where a sex scene is just casually thrown in for the hell of it?

That's how I generally see sex scenes in the majority of cases. The ones that I don't see it as off putting would be those that revolve around explicit content, like Ishuzoku Reviewers, the anime that made me forever question mayo bottles.
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