For decades, in the anime world, it has been common for characters to get nosebleeds when they see someone attractive. This scene has become typical, especially in anime full of provocative scenes. But why does this happen?
Where do nosebleeds come from?
This phenomenon originated in ancient times in Japan, when it was thought that seeing something too interesting could cause blood pressure to rise, to the point of causing nosebleeds. This idea was popularized in the 60s by manga artist Yasuji Tanioka and has since become a stereotype in many anime and manga.
In Naruto, characters like Konohamaru use a jutsu called Sexy no jutsu with the ability to transform into extremely attractive girls, causing opponents to become surprised and many men to have nosebleeds. In One Piece, Sanji also often gets nosebleeds when he sees beautiful women.
Censorship in Japan
Censorship in Japan played an important role in the development of nosebleeds in anime and manga. Anime and manga are primarily aimed at teenagers, so it would be inappropriate to express sexual excitement explicitly to this audience. So nosebleeds have become an indirect and accepted way to express this excitement.
In Japan, Article 175 of the Penal Code censors content considered obscene, such as direct expressions of sexual excitement. This has led to the creation of alternative methods to express that.
These censorship rules influenced the humorous and exaggerated depiction of arousal through nosebleeds, easily reaching both young and older audiences.
Additionally, nosebleeds in anime can have different meanings for different characters and are not always related to sexual desire. Nosebleeds can also be used in other ways, such as in a sauna, to express general excitement, without sexual connotations.
Are nosebleeds in anime based on science?
In fact, there is no direct scientific evidence to support the idea that sexual arousal can cause nosebleeds. Nosebleeds are often caused by irritations such as nose picking or prolonged exposure to dry air.
Another cause may be high blood pressure, but this usually only occurs in hypertensive crises, when blood pressure reaches extremely high levels, and even then, only a small number of people experience bleeding. nosebleed as a symptom.
It's worth noting that some medications, like Viagra, can cause nosebleeds as a side effect. Other common medications, such as Ibuprofen, can also lead to nosebleeds.
So, although nosebleeds in anime and manga are a humorous and exaggerated way of expressing excitement, especially in male characters, there is no direct scientific basis for the link. excitement with nosebleeds in real life.
