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'''''Ecchi''''' is an often used [[slang]] term in the Japanese language for [[erotic fantasy]] and sexual [[innuendoes]]. As an [[adjective]] it is used with the meaning of "dirty", "naughty", "frivolous"; as a [[verb]] (ecchi suru), with the meaning to do something dirty, naughty, frivolous or to sleep together; or as a [[noun]], to describe someone that is seen as ecchi. It is a synonym for ''ero'' (from [[Eros]]) and does not have such a harsh meaning as [[hentai]]. |
'''''Ecchi''''' is an often used [[slang]] term in the Japanese language for [[erotic fantasy]] and sexual [[innuendoes]]. As an [[adjective]] it is used with the meaning of "dirty", "naughty", "frivolous"; as a [[verb]] (ecchi suru), with the meaning to do something dirty, naughty, frivolous or to sleep together; or as a [[noun]], to describe someone that is seen as ecchi. It is a synonym for ''ero'' (from [[Eros]]) and does not have such a harsh meaning as [[hentai]]. |
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| − | The word is not only common in Japan, it is also used worldwide inside the fandom of Japanese media to describe sexual themes or undertones. While the word '' |
+ | The word is not only common in Japan, it is also used worldwide inside the fandom of Japanese media to describe sexual themes or undertones. While the word ''[[Ecchi]]'' could mean anything from mild to insulting in Japanese language, it is used in Western culture to divide between pornography (hentai) and playful usage of sexualized imagery (ecchi). Works considered as ecchi do not show any [[sexual intercourse]] or [[primary sexual characteristic]]s. Instead, it is up to the imagination of the viewer. Inside such media, it often goes along with [[fan service]] in a humorous way. These kinds of sexual themes or undertones can usually be found in comedic [[Shōnen]] [[Seinen]] manga and [[Harem]] [[anime]]. ''Note: fan service and ecchi are often considered the same in wording'' |
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| − | == Etymology and use in Japan == |
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| − | The correct transcription of the word ''エッチ'' after [[Hepburn romanization|Hepburn]] is “etchi”, denoting its usage in Japan. After the sources of the article [[Hepburn romanization]]. In Hepburn, the [[sokuon]] (っ, small ''tsu'') is romanized ''t'' before ''ch''. Its current meaning is still closely related to the word “[[hentai]]” ''変態''. |
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| − | “Hentai” itself was introduced in the [[Meiji period]] as a term for ''change of form'' or ''transformation'' in [[science]] and [[psychology]]. In context, it was used to refer to disorders such as [[hysteria]] or to describe [[paranormal phenomena]] like [[hypnosis]] and [[telepathy]]. Further spreading the word led to the connotation of ''non standard''. In the 1910s, it was used in [[sexology]] as the compound expression “hentai seiyoku” ''変態性欲'', ''abnormal sexual desire'') and became popular within the theory of sexual deviance (''Hentai seiyoku ron''), published by Eiji Habuto and Jun′ichirō Sawada in 1915. In the 1920s, many publications targeted a broad audience, dealing with deviant sexual appearances, including works related to the [[Ero guro|Ero Guro Nansensu]] movement. Matsuzawa calls it a period characterized by a ''“hentai boom”''. [[Goichi Matsuzawa]] (1997). ''Meiji, Taishō, Shōwa, kindai fūzoku shuppan no rekishi, Ero no hon''. Tokyo. Wani no ana. p. 55 In the 1930s began a new western influenced period of censorship which resulted in progressive stop of publication. [[Sabine Frühstück]] (2003). ''Colonizing Sex: Sexology and Social Control in Modern Japan''. University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-23548-7. p. 15 |
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| − | After the war, in the 1950s, new journals showed an interest in hentai. With this renewed interest, the word hentai is sometimes written in [[romaji]] and it was then that ''H'' (pronounced as エッチ, as the pronunciation of the English letter H, tʃ began to be used as an alternative to “hentai”. In 1952, the magazine ''[[Shukan Asahi]]'' reported that a woman who was groped by a stranger in a movie theater reacted with ''"ara etchi yo"'' (''"hey, it's a pervert"''). In this context, “etchi” must be understood as ''sexually inappropriate'' and is synonymous to ''iyarashii'' 嫌らしい, unpleasant, dirty or disgusting) or ''sukebe'' すけべ, a pervert). From that moment, the meaning of “hentai” and “etchi” evolved independently. In the 1960s, etchi started to be used by the youth to refer to [[sex]] in general. In 1965, a newspaper reported that primary school children using ''etchi kotoba'' (the word ''sexy''). In the 1980s, it was used to mean ''sex'' as in the phrase ''etchi suru'' (to [make] love). The word sekkusu is also used in Japan for sex, and Japanese native words for sex (such as [[wikt:性交|性交]] ''seikō'') are often replaced by words of foreign origin such as sekkusu or neologisms such as ecchi. Therefore, ecchi is used as a qualifier for anything that is related to erotic or pornographic content. The nuance of ecchi varies with context, but in general, the word itself is comparable to the English words "naughty" or "dirty" (when used as an adjective). In pornographic context, the word ''ero'' and other wordings are preferred over ''etchi'' by the media. For example ''ero-manga'' ''エロ'', ''adult anime'' ''アダルト'', or anime / manga for persons over 18 years ''禁アニメ'', ''禁'', and so on. The prefix "H-" is also sometimes used to refer to pornographic genres: H-anime, H-manga, etc. |
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| + | The Very Lovely Tyrant of Love (恋愛暴君, Renai Boukun, lit. "Love Tyrant"). A Kiss Note is a powerful notebook that makes anyone who has their name written together will instantly fall in love if they kiss each other regardless of any circumstances. [[Renai Boukun|Continue]] |
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| − | In western nations, the spelling as ''ecchi'' is preferred, although it does not follow the [[Hepburn romanization|Hepburn method]]. This has its origin in the foreign fandom of manga and anime, which used a different method (or no method at all) to transcribe the word. In comparison to hentai, which "is anime erotica", it was adapted "among coy fans and distributors who preferred to use a foreign term for their pornography" in the west, the abbreviation ''ecchi'' is seen as softer in meaning than the full term. Calling a Japanese boy ''e(t/c)chi'' might be flirtatious, as opposed to the more insulting ''hentai''. Jonathan Clements, Helen McCarthy ''The anime encyclopedia: a guide to Japanese animation since 1917'', Edition 2, Stone Bridge Press, 2006, University of California, ISBN 1-933330-10-4, p. 30 [Ecchi] refers to erotic depictions. In comparison to hentai, it is less explicit. |
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| − | The term ecchi is used to describe a category of manga and anime with sexually oriented content, that is common in works aimed at a predominantly male audience ([[shōnen]] or [[seinen]]). But also works aimed at a female audience can contain scenes which are seen as ecchi. Examples are ''[[R-18 Love Report!]]'' from [[Emiko Sugi]] and ''[[Oruchuban Ebichu]]'' from [[Risa Itō]], which are aimed at the [[shōjo]] and [[josei]] audience, but contain rather explicit content. |
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| − | This can be conversations with sexual references or misunderstandings about sexuality in dialogs (double meaning, words taken out of context), misunderstandings in visual depictions (the position or pose of a character is suggestive), clothing (underwear, [[cosplay]], fetish clothing, etc.), nudity (ripped apart clothing, wet clothing, clothing malfunctions, etc.) and the portrayal of certain actions (touch or look at parts of the body). This kind of sexuality is commonly used for comical effect. A typical example scene would contain a male protagonist that accidentally enters a women-only bath or trips over a female character, leaving the impression of sexual harassment. |
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| − | The concept of ecchi is very close related to [[fan service]]. While fan service describes every aspect to please the fans, ecchi relates to sexual themes. A special kind of fan service, that is usually bound or justified by the narrative. Robin E. Brenner ''Understanding Manga and Anime''. Libraries Unlimited, 2007, ISBN 1-59158-332-2, p. 295 |
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| − | There are many possibilities to classify a work itself as ecchi, but these elements have to occur quite often (for example in all episodes of an anime). Graphically speaking, different techniques are used to show sexy pictures, usually by revealing parts of the female body. Some of these patterns are recurrent, such as scenes in a shower, [[onsen]], or fighting scenes in which clothes are torn apart by weapons or magic. This involves the back, buttocks or even breasts and [[panchira]]. The imagination of characters is also a common excuse to show its sexual fantasies, as well as transformation scenes of [[magical girl]]s. In the end, any excuse is valid to show a character partially or completely nude. |
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| − | Censorship with artificial light rays is one common method to hide some elements in [[anime]] television series. The degree of censorship can vary widely across television stations, even among those broadcasting the series at the same time. |
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| − | The level of nudity varies strongly between works, because of the intended audience and the preferences of the authors. In some cases, though the breasts are shown on the screen, nipples and genitals are obscured by smoke, moss, hair, clothing, a decorative element, a light effect, etc. This kind of censorship was typical for Lala in ''[[To Love-Ru]]'', Blair in ''[[Soul Eater (manga)|Soul Eater]]'' or even [[Asuka Langley Soryu]] from ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''. In ''[[Ladies versus Butlers!]]'' and other anime, the nipples are clearly visible through clothing, no matter how thick it is. |
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| − | A typical reaction to nudity is nosebleeding, which represents sexual arousal. Rather extreme examples are ''[[Baka to Test to Shōkanjū]]'' and ''[[Maria Holic|Maria†Holic]]''. In both cases, the characters “nearly die” because of constant blood loss. In ''Baka to Test to Shōkanjū'', the male characters are confronted with nice girls (including the [[Transvestism|trap]] Hideyoshi Kinoshita). In ''Maria†Holic'', the main protagonist is the lesbian Kanako Miyamae. Despite her forbidden love, she joins an all-girls school, which leads often to excessive nosebleed, unable to stand up to her adversary, Maria. Despite the fact she knows that Maria is a man (also a trap), she still falls for his feminine appearance. |
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| − | The visibility of the underwear ([[panties]]) is one common motif. It often leads to strange reactions between a female and the male protagonist, who would accidentally (or not) look at the underwear. The reaction can be quite varied, depending on the color and style of pantsu, but usually the male is punished for looking, regardless of the reason. The color and style of the pantsu is not chosen at random. Both are seen as an indication for the female's character. Innocent females wear simple white or [[kawaii]] themed underwear (with hearts or similar motifs), shy girls prefer the ''shimapan'' (striped panties); in some cultures red is seen as 'of the devil' or "naughty," etc. |
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| − | The pantsu theme itself is so popular, that it is an important object in anime like ''[[Chobits]]'' or ''[[Sora no Otoshimono]]''. Coincidently, both anime's fourth episodes are based on the pantsu theme as a narrative element alone. The anime ''[[Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt]]'' goes another step further, in which pantsu is used as a weapon. But even if the pantsu is not the main topic itself, it is often shown due to a "careful choice" of camera angles. In this case, it can be rightfully called [[fan service]], since it is not needed for the story itself. |
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| − | Normally, there is no [[sex]] in manga or anime which are considered ecchi. Such works are known as [[hentai]], a form of animated pornography. But it is still possible to make a pun on sexual intercourse through misunderstandings. One simple example would be two characters searching for some kind of item, which appears from the outside, only showing the [[silhouette]], as if both would have an actual intercourse. |
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Ecchi is an often used slang term in the Japanese language for erotic fantasy and sexual innuendoes. As an adjective it is used with the meaning of "dirty", "naughty", "frivolous"; as a verb (ecchi suru), with the meaning to do something dirty, naughty, frivolous or to sleep together; or as a noun, to describe someone that is seen as ecchi. It is a synonym for ero (from Eros) and does not have such a harsh meaning as hentai.
The word is not only common in Japan, it is also used worldwide inside the fandom of Japanese media to describe sexual themes or undertones. While the word Ecchi could mean anything from mild to insulting in Japanese language, it is used in Western culture to divide between pornography (hentai) and playful usage of sexualized imagery (ecchi). Works considered as ecchi do not show any sexual intercourse or primary sexual characteristics. Instead, it is up to the imagination of the viewer. Inside such media, it often goes along with fan service in a humorous way. These kinds of sexual themes or undertones can usually be found in comedic Shōnen Seinen manga and Harem anime. Note: fan service and ecchi are often considered the same in wording
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