Loli / Lolicon

Loli is short for lolita and typically refers to fictional female characters who appear very young—often prepubescent or childlike—regardless of their actual age in the story. These characters usually have petite bodies, big eyes, and innocent features. Lolicon (short for “lolita complex”) describes an attraction to such characters and is also used to label media…

Slavery Trope

Slavery Trope (奴隷・どれい / dorei) is a common (and controversial) narrative device in fantasy romance, especially in isekai genres, where one character is enslaved—legally, magically, or through circumstance—by another. This trope is often used to explore themes of power imbalance, forced proximity, devotion, rebellion, or redemption. In many cases, the enslaved character develops a romantic…

Mecha Genre

A genre centered around robots—especially giant ones, usually piloted by humans. In mecha stories, these machines (often called “mechs” or “mechas”) aren’t just cool tech—they’re often symbols of power, war, or human ambition. You’ll find them in futuristic sci-fi settings, military dramas, or even romantic subplots with a side of giant robot combat. Some mecha…

Hero Complex

A character’s urge to “save” others, often at their own expense. In spicy and romance manga, it shows up as guys who throw themselves into danger—or into someone’s arms—because they can’t resist playing the protector, even when it leads to messy, intimate entanglements.

Breeding Fetish

A fetish or kink focused on the act—and risk—of getting someone pregnant. In hentai, it’s tied to dominance, possession, and the primal thrill of leaving a mark that lasts. Often more about the idea than the actual baby-making, or about having to repopulate the earth. So yeah, it’s not about parenthood but what comes before.

Forbidden Love

A relationship that’s not supposed to happen—due to age, status, family ties, or society’s rules. In spicy manga nad manhwa, it’s all about the thrill of secrecy, the tension of getting caught, and the heat that comes from breaking taboos.

Coming-of-Age

A genre or theme where a young character experiences growth, usually emotional, sexual, or both. In spicy manga, it’s about crossing milestones—first times, new desires, and discovering just how complicated adulthood (and pleasure) can be.

Step Sibling Trope

A taboo setup where the characters aren’t blood-related but live under the same roof—cue tension, close calls, and “we shouldn’t, but…” energy. In hentai, it’s a go-to for forbidden desire with just enough loophole to make it happen.