Mar 22, 2026 (Japanese Comedian Meshida) - Breaking news: The Japanese government has reportedly decided to remove blurring from adult content.
Until now in Japan, showing female genitalia has been considered a crime under obscenity laws. However, historically, Japanese art often depicted the human body without any such censorship. After the Meiji Restoration, Japan adopted more Western values, including stricter standards around obscenity.
Ironically, there has even been criticism from abroad, with some questioning why Japanese content is censored in this way.
Within Japan, another concern has emerged. Some argue that for generations raised on heavily censored media, the use of blur forced creators and audiences to rely more on imagination. If that disappears, there are fears it could affect the distinct style and creativity seen in Japanese anime, manga, and related industries.
At the same time, broader global debates around appearance and identity continue to evolve. As discussions grow in the West about not judging people based on looks, some in Japan have even jokingly suggested extreme alternatives—such as censoring faces instead.
Much of this remains speculative, but the debate highlights the complex intersection of culture, law, and creative expression in modern Japan.
Source: Japanese Comedian Meshida
