This drama explores the evolution of the pornography industry in Japan, so you will need to decide whether you wish to continue reading. Microsoft Copilot indicates that pornography is legal in Japan; however, it is subject to stringent censorship laws that require the obscuring of any obscene content. Typically, this means that genitalia must be blurred or otherwise concealed.
**Warning: Spoilers Ahead** This Netflix series is based on a true story. It narrates the career journey of ML, who initially started by selling English encyclopedias. One day, he unexpectedly returned home early and discovered that his wife was unfaithful. Upon being confronted, she claimed that he could not satisfy her sexually, which ultimately led to her leaving with their children. Eventually, a friend introduced him to the adult magazine trade, and together they progressed to producing adult videos for sale. The challenge arises when ML seeks to create uncensored pornography, resulting in conflicts with the police for violating censorship laws and with the Yakuza (criminal syndicates) for ignoring their regulations.
Even though the drama carries a restricted rating, it emphasizes commercial elements more than the explicit content itself. The plot unfolds rapidly, unveiling its concealed techniques: the seminal fluid is actually composed of potato starch mixed with egg yolk for coloring. Furthermore, the intimate areas are secured with tape. Gradually, the industry shifted from implied sexual content to explicit scenes, yet censorship laws remained in effect.
As BL and GL dramas gain popularity, along with recent scenes featuring nudity in Korean dramas such as Queen Woo and The Trunk, I was reminded of Bob Dylan’s "The Times They Are A-Changin'."
**Warning: Spoilers Ahead** This Netflix series is based on a true story. It narrates the career journey of ML, who initially started by selling English encyclopedias. One day, he unexpectedly returned home early and discovered that his wife was unfaithful. Upon being confronted, she claimed that he could not satisfy her sexually, which ultimately led to her leaving with their children. Eventually, a friend introduced him to the adult magazine trade, and together they progressed to producing adult videos for sale. The challenge arises when ML seeks to create uncensored pornography, resulting in conflicts with the police for violating censorship laws and with the Yakuza (criminal syndicates) for ignoring their regulations.
Even though the drama carries a restricted rating, it emphasizes commercial elements more than the explicit content itself. The plot unfolds rapidly, unveiling its concealed techniques: the seminal fluid is actually composed of potato starch mixed with egg yolk for coloring. Furthermore, the intimate areas are secured with tape. Gradually, the industry shifted from implied sexual content to explicit scenes, yet censorship laws remained in effect.
As BL and GL dramas gain popularity, along with recent scenes featuring nudity in Korean dramas such as Queen Woo and The Trunk, I was reminded of Bob Dylan’s "The Times They Are A-Changin'."
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