


This so-called shunga design has been reworked by countless artists over the centuries. The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife (2018 Yuuya Shimoi wooblock remake) by Katsushika Hokusai Sarah and Octopus But the most famous one is without a doubt the illustration from the 1814 novel Kinoe no komatsu, written and illustrated by Katsushika Hokusai, commonly known as The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife (Fig.2).įig.2. The earliest examples of tentacle erotica, long before animated pornography, can already be found in the 18th century book illustrations of ukiyo-e masters such as Kitao Shigemasa and Katsukawa Shuncho. Hokusai Manga) (1981) by Kaneto Shindô History This exploitative genre is rather popular in Japan, and therefore subject of parody. Partly because of the internet, Japanese films (Fig.1) that feature tentacle erotica have also become popular in the West among genre devotees. Elements of tentacle erotica can also be found in the furry fandom.*įig.1. In some cases, the portrayed intercourse is consensual but most of the time the emphasis is on rape. Tentacle erotica is often added to horror or hentai animations, with tentacled beings (often imaginary creatures) involved in sexual acts, mostly with females. It is originated in Japan and merges conventional pornography with components of bestiality, fantasy, horror and science-fiction. In contrast to shunga, which is an art form, tentacle erotica is a kind of pornography. Tentacle Rape, Tentacle Hentai or Tentacle Porn) we have included more exciting examples below (Beware: some of these images are very graphic!). In addition to one of our most read articles about the influence of Hokusai’s iconic The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife on a whole new genre called Tentacle Erotica (shokushu goukan 触手強姦, aka.
