[jewpinthethird]

The genre itself is no different than any other medium, there are well produced hentai movies and series, and crappy ones. However, due to the nature of the pornographic content there is a stigma surrounding the genre, especially in the West with it's puritan roots. I believe it is a genre that is grossly misunderstood.

Cartoons and comics are typically viewed as being childish. Therefore, it is really unsettling that someone would use such a medium for pornographic material. There is also a stigma surrounding those who watch hentai. They are considered weird or sexual deviants, and rightly so seeing as many of them are, but some people get a kick out of it and who am I to judge?

Also, is it sick to become sexual aroused by a cartoon character? I don't think so. While one is aware they are watching a cartoon, the brain still registers the characters as being human. Our brains are conditioned to see human faces, that is why people see Jesus in their toast, or something as simple as makes a smiley face. You eyes transmit the information to the brain which then interprets it as being:
"Alright, you've got a piece of toast and you burned it, you are disappointed, next time we'll toast it for less time. Hmm, that burn looks like a face, a familiar face, with similar characteristics of your lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Alright, I've pieced it all together and I've come to the conclusion that this is divine intervention, rejoice. You know what we should do with this? Sell this one eBay."

Yeah, I don't really remember where I was going with this.