Yaoi in Japan, not America

Sei-chan · Aug 11, 2006, 12:37 AM

Why is it that girls are sooo into Japanese boys pairing up? You see tons of boyxboy fics and icons and stuff out there on the net, whether it be anime boys or real Japanese idols. In fact, the Japanese entertainment companies promote slash (boy pairing) in order to sell, because fangirls goes crazy over it (I'm no exception, of course XDD)

Alright, here's my real question though. Why is the the pairing up of two Japanese pretty boys appealing, but not two americans/canadians/australians/caucasians? I am in no way trying to be racist. If you ask any fan of Japanese/Korean/Chinese Idols/music, they will squeal at the sight of their idols getting cute with each other, but be completely grossed out if two american stars did the same thing.

tupacs_wifey · Aug 11, 2006, 02:56 AM

well one may be because of that there forgien and that appeals to them, and then there gay wich alot of girls denei liking in the first place , so gay asains give them a reason to be a fangirl
or at least thats what i think

*Innerhell* · Aug 11, 2006, 03:46 AM

Some Japanese men have the tendency to look more feminine and more "pretty" than Americans and other cultures. Fangirl behavior for the most part is almost pathetic, but whatever gets them to sleep at night. Making crack fanpairings that don't make any sense at all. Anime-wise, just because two characters show some feelings toward each other in a rivalry or brotherly manner, that apparently means that they're gay for each other. NarutoxSasuke. SoraxRiku. GokuxVegeta. AlucardxAnderson? Heh.. Etc. Etc. Etc....
It's pathetic and just one of those things that almost ruin a fandom. Squealing fangirls that either claim a character or just keeps on preaching that so-and-so and so-and-so are sooo cute together. LOL. Oh well! Most of my friends are like that. Kingdom Hearts, J-Rock, anime. It's all good.

*ketaro* · Aug 11, 2006, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sei-chan

I am in no way trying to be racist. If you ask any fan of Japanese/Korean/Chinese Idols/music, they will squeal at the sight of their idols getting cute with each other, but be completely grossed out if two american stars did the same thing.

You just said the magic word "american stars", it would be the same if you ask somebody from USA about Asian idol pairings, they would surely tell you that it is freaking gross.

tupacs_wifey · Aug 11, 2006, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ketaro

You just said the magic word "american stars", it would be the same if you ask somebody from USA about Asian idol pairings, they would surely tell you that it is freaking gross.

exzactly,well sort of i know of a few asians who approve

*blue_rebel* · Aug 11, 2006, 08:58 AM

Maybe it's because Asian guys are "prettier". They have more feminine features, IMO.

It may also have something to do with the fact that yaoi-sm is pretty big in Japan, and since we're all aware of the fact that there are tons of yaoi/shounen-ai titles around (and heck, we love them, even) we tend to be more receptive towards Japanese bishies instead of Caucasian ones.

Does this make sense? That's what I *think*, but you don't have to see it in this light. ^^

lovejam · Aug 11, 2006, 11:23 AM

I cant speak for other countries but in America, theres too much pressure on guys to be "manly" and showing feelings for another guy isnt considered "manly" to some people. Japanese men tend to be, well, prettier and I think there is less of a "manliness" issue involved....as for why fangirls love it so much, im not sure. I've never been a big fan of the yaoi pairing thing but I dont hate it either.

Reaper66 · Aug 11, 2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Innerhell

Some Japanese men have the tendency to look more feminine and more "pretty" than Americans and other cultures. Fangirl behavior for the most part is almost pathetic, but whatever gets them to sleep at night. Making crack fanpairings that don't make any sense at all. Anime-wise, just because two characters show some feelings toward each other in a rivalry or brotherly manner, that apparently means that they're gay for each other. NarutoxSasuke. SoraxRiku. GokuxVegeta. AlucardxAnderson? Heh.. Etc. Etc. Etc....
It's pathetic and just one of those things that almost ruin a fandom. Squealing fangirls that either claim a character or just keeps on preaching that so-and-so and so-and-so are sooo cute together. LOL. Kingdom Hearts, J-Rock, anime. It's all good.

yah innerhell summed it up again...yah they do tend to look more like woman (ur sig...) the petheticness kills me

ZeRoGravity · Aug 11, 2006, 12:43 PM

Slowly yaoi is gaining popularity in America, there are yaoi manga distributors now.

Just to prove that Asian guys looks more feminine, though it doesn't apply to every Asian.

http://www.blahsoft.com/en/m4-masa/masa07.jpg
http://www.blahsoft.com/en/m4-masa/masa12.jpg

I puked when I found out he was a guy.

*ketaro* · Aug 11, 2006, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeRoGravity

Just to prove that Asian guys looks more feminine, though it doesn't apply to every Asian.

http://www.blahsoft.com/en/m4-masa/masa07.jpg
http://www.blahsoft.com/en/m4-masa/masa12.jpg

I puked when I found out he was a guy.

hehehe lol man, i though he wa a she.

HibikiLink · Aug 13, 2006, 07:53 PM

I guess girls just find it reall cute. I guess it can't be helped.

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Sei-chan Diamond in the Rough Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Credits: 2,997	Yaoi in Japan, not America Why is it that girls are sooo into Japanese boys pairing up? You see tons of boyxboy fics and icons and stuff out there on the net, whether it be anime boys or real Japanese idols. In fact, the Japanese entertainment companies promote slash (boy pairing) in order to sell, because fangirls goes crazy over it (I'm no exception, of course XDD) Alright, here's my real question though. Why is the the pairing up of two Japanese pretty boys appealing, but not two americans/canadians/australians/caucasians? I am in no way trying to be racist. If you ask any fan of Japanese/Korean/Chinese Idols/music, they will squeal at the sight of their idols getting cute with each other, but be completely grossed out if two american stars did the same thing. __________________ (credit for sig picture: Super Junior Soompi Thread@Soompi Forums) (credit for ava: tadayoshi@LJ) .::Sorry Anime, I'm addicted Korean Entertainment::.
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tupacs_wifey Diamond in the Rough Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In My own heart Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 697	Re: Yaoi in Japan, not America well one may be because of that there forgien and that appeals to them, and then there gay wich alot of girls denei liking in the first place , so gay asains give them a reason to be a fangirl or at least thats what i think __________________ HolderOfTheDarkChalice's LiL sis
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Innerhell of the AMC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: hanging out at Gaia's /amc/ as "[Ih]" Posts: 2,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Credits: 8,085	Re: Yaoi in Japan, not America Some Japanese men have the tendency to look more feminine and more "pretty" than Americans and other cultures. Fangirl behavior for the most part is almost pathetic, but whatever gets them to sleep at night. Making crack fanpairings that don't make any sense at all. Anime-wise, just because two characters show some feelings toward each other in a rivalry or brotherly manner, that apparently means that they're gay for each other. NarutoxSasuke. SoraxRiku. GokuxVegeta. AlucardxAnderson? Heh.. Etc. Etc. Etc.... It's pathetic and just one of those things that almost ruin a fandom. Squealing fangirls that either claim a character or just keeps on preaching that so-and-so and so-and-so are sooo cute together. LOL. Oh well! Most of my friends are like that. Kingdom Hearts, J-Rock, anime. It's all good. __________________
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blue_rebel God's Little Girl Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,866 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Credits: 16,283	Re: Yaoi in Japan, not America Maybe it's because Asian guys are "prettier". They have more feminine features, IMO. It may also have something to do with the fact that yaoi-sm is pretty big in Japan, and since we're all aware of the fact that there are tons of yaoi/shounen-ai titles around (and heck, we love them, even) we tend to be more receptive towards Japanese bishies instead of Caucasian ones. Does this make sense? That's what I think, but you don't have to see it in this light. ^^ __________________ Visit my blog here!
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ZeRoGravity Upcoming Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 623 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 132	Re: Yaoi in Japan, not America Slowly yaoi is gaining popularity in America, there are yaoi manga distributors now. Just to prove that Asian guys looks more feminine, though it doesn't apply to every Asian. http://www.blahsoft.com/en/m4-masa/masa07.jpg http://www.blahsoft.com/en/m4-masa/masa12.jpg I puked when I found out he was a guy.
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