Shotacon or Shotaro complex (正太郎コンプレックス) is a tricky subject to get into and we have been hesitating for a while, since we know it might get a harsh response from some. On the surface it looks like a gay fantasy, describing an attraction to young boys and their wily charms. But nothing is quite so straightforward. We often bang on about this but ambiguity is such a strong part of Japanese erotica -- there are no clear definitions. Japanese fans of shotacon are probably not definable just as "gay" and in fact much of the fantasy seems to involve boys who are possibly ...

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