The Complex History of Pretty Boys in Anime (Bishōnen)
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Anime boys may be beautiful but their origins are not. I dive into the complex history of Bishōnen, the real people that the term was used to describe and one particular actor who unintentionally inspired the “look” of Bishōnen all anime fans are familiar with today.
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YouTube Videos Referenced: The Artisan Geek - Vintage Anime & Manga #1 | The Year 24 Group and the Female Revolution of Shoujo Manga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYHsbcZlbfo&t=467s&ab_channel=TheArtisanGeekGet
In The Robot - Why BL and Yaoi? Let's Talk About BL & Yaoi Anime & Manga - Why, Anime? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XFHETYNlzo&ab_channel=GetInTheRobot
QOVES Studio - Why Anime Men Look So Feminine | The Story Of Bjorn Anderson "Most Beautiful Boy In The World": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TadVORCdB5M&ab_channel=QOVESStudio
Linfamy - Life of a Wakashu, Japan’s Third Gender (Male-Male Romance in Edo Japan):(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzG4UOaGy7M)
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