AMBot | 06/17/2010 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Tokyo's Attempt to Restrict Pornographic Depictions in Manga and Anime Fails. Thus, Japan Remains a Paradise for Lolicon Fans.
With her big, round eyes and an innocent smile, the girl in her school uniform makes a cute impression. Yet, just a few scenes later, the girl is naked and enjoying sex. Approximately five to ten percent of all manga in Japan depict sexual acts with children.
After lengthy negotiations, Tokyo's city government failed to restrict lolicon depictions. In a decision by the Japanese parliament, it was rejected to regulate the sale of such literature. This would constitute a violation of the freedom of expression of the artists and authors.
Thus, Japan remains a paradise for lolicon publications. In 2009, the Tokyo police received nearly 4,500 complaints about child pornographic depictions on the internet. As a result, the national police agreed with a total of nine ministries to block websites containing child pornographic content online, likely starting next spring.
With her big, round eyes and an innocent smile, the girl in her school uniform makes a cute impression. Yet, just a few scenes later, the girl is naked and enjoying sex. Approximately five to ten percent of all manga in Japan depict sexual acts with children.
After lengthy negotiations, Tokyo's city government failed to restrict lolicon depictions. In a decision by the Japanese parliament, it was rejected to regulate the sale of such literature. This would constitute a violation of the freedom of expression of the artists and authors.
Thus, Japan remains a paradise for lolicon publications. In 2009, the Tokyo police received nearly 4,500 complaints about child pornographic depictions on the internet. As a result, the national police agreed with a total of nine ministries to block websites containing child pornographic content online, likely starting next spring.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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