08-15-2008, 02:35 PM
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Well, it's all according to how you use the word.
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The term ecchi is applied to anime or manga that has vague sexual content (such as skimpy clothing, partial or full nudity), but does not show sexual intercourse.
The ecchi art style is loosely comparable to pin-up girl artwork, as well as to provocative fantasy and comic book art in the United States and other countries. Typical features include:
* Clothing that outlines the shape of the breasts, nipples, and labia, suggesting tightness of clothing and arousal.
* Uniforms, costumes, or outfits (all tightly worn) that may be provocative, but are worn as everyday clothing by the character.
* Bouncing of over-size breasts.
* The common gag that is usually pulled off in anime, the "head in breasts gag" that is commonly used when a male meets a busty female and falls into her cleavage.
* Characters who are unaware of their sexuality, appear innocent and cheerful, or sly and mischievous.
* The groping of breasts (whether intentional or not.)
* Clothing that is falling off or being pulled off, notably swimsuits and "sailor"-style schoolgirl uniforms.
* Upskirt panty shots and cleavage.
* Suggestive or phallic imagery.
* Exaggerated sexual attributes, often on normal or petite figures to give a sense of contrast. Especially used in dōjinshi and fanart, where a character may appear more sexual than normal.
* The occasional bare breast(s) or bottom, but the genital area is not shown.
* Skimpy bathing suits with crotch lines showing and sides of breasts showing.
* E.N.F (Embarrassed Nude Female): A female character fully/almost nude in public showing signs of embarrassment, humiliation or acting completely normally.
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Going by this definition, chobits,love hina,ranma 1/2 ,onegai sensei would be considered ecchi. |