Category:Japanese erotic films

Japanese erotic films include:

1) live action pink films made by independent studios (e.g. Wakamatsu, OP Eiga) for release to adult theatres,

2) live action films distributed by major studios for wide release. These would include the Nikkatsu Roman Porno series (1971-1988) and Toei Porno (early 1970's, described in the pink film entry) which have separate subcategories.  Erotic films by other major studios (e.g. Daiei Film, Toho, Kadokawa Pictures) are listed below along with a few early or recent Toei or Nikkatsu releases.

3) ecchi or hentai anime,

4) live action V-Cinema for direct-to-video release and

5) adult videos.