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Why do some anime characters lick their lips when talking about other characters?

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May 16, 2018 9:31 AM
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wisetaner
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I've been watching anime for years and I find it repulsive when ever I see an anime character licking their lips when talking about another character. Usually it's when they're talking destroying the other character. It doesn't happen in a lot of anime, but each time they lick their lips regarding another character it turns my stomach.

Can anyone explain why they do that? Is it just to show how depraved the character is or something?
May 16, 2018 9:35 AM
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because it´s edgy.
longer answer: because it´s edgyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
May 16, 2018 10:13 AM
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wisetaner
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Lol, well I suppose that is definitely one way to look at it. :)

Oian_2018 said:
because it´s edgy.
longer answer: because it´s edgyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
May 16, 2018 10:21 AM
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Byleyg

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To remark the evil/sadistic/erotic personality of the character.
May 16, 2018 10:31 AM
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It's an easy way to get across to the viewer that this character horny and evil. It's meant as a sort of symbol of sexuality but at the same time, like you said, it unsettles you so you know it's an evil sexuality.
May 16, 2018 10:34 AM
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OH!!! That's definitely a good point.

Byleyg said:
To remark the evil/sadistic/erotic personality of the character.
May 16, 2018 10:39 AM
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Yep! I definitely have to say that makes a lot of sense! And, yeah, it is REALLY unsettling. Thanks to everyone who responded I now have a better understanding of why characters do that. It's still disturbing, but at least knowing the reason makes it easier to deal with. :)

Mizuti1 said:
It's an easy way to get across to the viewer that this character horny and evil. It's meant as a sort of symbol of sexuality but at the same time, like you said, it unsettles you so you know it's an evil sexuality.
May 16, 2018 10:44 AM
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Mizuti1 said:
It's an easy way to get across to the viewer that this character horny and evil. It's meant as a sort of symbol of sexuality but at the same time, like you said, it unsettles you so you know it's an evil sexuality.


This ^^ Like, the character finds pleasure in doing evil things. And agreeing with you guys, it is really cringy to watch.
May 16, 2018 3:08 PM
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I've seen it done a lot, especially in '90s movies. It's pretty outdated, so I'm surprised you mentioned it still happens in anime.


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May 16, 2018 3:32 PM
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It's to imply they get off on violence.
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