What is Hentai?

Hentai is Japanese adult animation featuring explicit sexual content. The term literally means 'pervert' in Japanese but in Western usage refers specifically to animated pornography in the anime art style. Hentai spans a huge range of genres and styles, from romantic vanilla stories to more extreme fantasy content. It remains the most searched adult content category globally, topping Pornhub's search rankings for five consecutive years. Unlike live-action adult content, hentai can portray scenarios impossible in reality, which contributes to its massive appeal.