on display in Japan]] is a Japanese word that can be used to mean "metamorphosis" or "abnormality". In Japan "hentai" has a strong negative connotation, and is commonly used to mean "sexually perverted". In the West the term is used as slang for sexually explicit or pornographic comics and animation, particularly Japanese anime, manga and computer games (see Japanese pornography). In Japan sexually explicit material is more often referred to as "j? hachi kin" (18?; prohibited for sale to persons under 18), "ecchi/Hentai anime" (sexual/pornographic anime), "seinen" (??; adult, not to be confused with ?? young adult), or with the prefix "ero-".Hentai anime and manga allow elements of sexual fantasy to be represented in ways that would be impossible to film. This may include portrayals of sexual acts which are physically impossible, unacceptable in society, or run counter to social norms.

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