Dhruv Sharma
Mirza Aaqib Beg
Ecchi is quite a popular genre because it very well defines the weird side, or should I say the perverted side, of the world of anime. So it comes as no surprise that even though many anime may not be purely Ecchi, a lot of them include elements of it in the form of a secondary genre to lure a certain kind of audience. Netflix has been on a roll for a while now and they’ve added more anime in its giant catalog. Apart from including old anime shows that feature very little Ecchi, the streaming platform is also producing shows that have graphical representations of sex and nudity.
8. Great Pretender (2020)
Makoto “Edamame” Edamura is a con artist who has resorted to the world of fraud and crime for a very long time now. So when he tricks a tourist, he feels that it’s just another ordinary day only to realize that he was the one who is conned and the man he met is none other than Japan’s Greatest Swindler, Laurent Thierry. As his ego is hurt, Makoto challenges Laurent to prove that he is better than him. Interestingly, Thierry has no hesitation in testing himself against someone like Edamura. This marks the beginning of their adventurous rivalry that soon introduces Makoto to the world of international high-stakes fraud. ‘Great Pretender’ is not a typical ecchi show but it does inculcate ecchi elements to tell an exciting story. There are several moments throughout its multiple episodes that are full of sexual innuendoes and semi-nude scenes. You can watch the series here.
7. Japan Sinks: 2020 (2020)
The ordinary life of the Mutou family, like millions of others across Japan, comes to a devastating halt when an earthquake hits the entire archipelago. With the country slowly getting submerged underwater, a struggle for survival ensues, and in the absence of any law enforcement authorities, matters escalate into fatal encounters within seconds. With both natural and human disasters surrounding millions of desperate people, only those willing to go to any lengths for their own survival get to see another day. While the captivating story of survival typically revolves around the emotional struggle of innocent citizens of Japan, the film does touch upon erotic subjects and features nudity, which ecchi fans may find interesting. You can stream ‘Japan Sinks: 2020’ here.
6. Kakegurui (2017)
The Hyakkaou Private Academy is known for adopting some of the most unorthodox methods to prepare its students for the real world. That’s one big reason why it is extremely popular and only the kids coming from the most royal families are able to join it. During the day, it is pretty much like every other school in the country but at night, the dark corridors of the academy turn into grim dens where the kids learn the subtle art of gambling. Most kids try to excel at these games only to level up their overall grades but the new beautiful transfer student, Yumeko Jabami, enjoys the adrenaline rush that she gets from these games. And it’s only a matter of time before her insane passion for gambling might even bring light on the corrupt forces that are controlling these games.
As I mentioned earlier, in most anime, fanservice is nothing but a major selling point; but ‘Kakegurui‘ is slightly different. It makes the use of fanservice to portray the obsession of the protagonist with gambling. She is so passionate about it that she literally gets aroused by it. While fan service moments are forced in most other anime, the Ecchi elements in this one perfectly fit the tone. You can stream all the episodes here.
5. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (2018)
‘Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai’ follows a high school student named Sakuta Azusagawa, who experiences the dangerous Puberty Syndrome condition that has bizarre supernatural symptoms. So when she finds the missing third-year student Mai Sakurajima wearing a bunny girl costume and learns that she also suffers from it, Sakuta decides to help her fight the elusive disease by letting her get in touch with more victims of the disease. The romantic drama series is fun to watch and is a decent show for the fans of the ecchi genre. Although the ecchi elements in the anime take a backseat, the series still has some great scenes that try to entice the fans of the genre. You can watch the anime here.
4. Devilman Crybaby (2018)
‘Devilman Crybaby‘. The show revolves around the adventures of a young boy who becomes an insatiable mix of the humans and devil known as the Devilman. And though this allows him to be much stronger than he ever was as a normal human teen, he still has the heart of a child which makes him the “Devilman Crybaby”. I would understand if Netflix had chosen to water down a series like ‘Devilman Crybaby’. But clearly, they instead dive into it head-on. Just like its storyline, even the Ecchi elements of the anime just keeps getting more intense with time. The show does not hesitate to delve into adult subjects and is actually quite popular for it. The series is accessible for streaming here.
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3. The Seven Deadly Sins (2014-)
What makes ‘The Seven Deadly Sins‘ a great anime is its grasp on balancing out its humor with its action. While its soul mostly weighs on its characters and fight scenes, even its plot is quite interesting. The fight scenes of the anime fit in with the stereotypes where almost each of them lasts for several episodes. But it’s surprising to see that these fights always have a context to them and are not sporadically placed just to fill gaps in the plot.
Many fans appreciate the anime for everything that it offers but its extreme use of fanservice has always been criticized. Some people have even claimed that some of its scenes are a clear portrayal of sexual harassment. While all of this does hold significance in the overarching plot, it has proven to be a letdown for many fans out there. But if that’s exactly what you’re looking for in anime, then you should certainly not hold yourself back from watching it. You can watch the series here.
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2. Castlevania (2017 – 2021)
‘Castlevania’ is a dark fantasy anime that is inspired by a gothic horror game of the same name developed by Konami. The anime introduces viewers to a violent world of vampires, religious fundamentalists, and monsters where the interaction between the three leads to catastrophic consequences. Although the series is generally dark and filled with devious symbolism, the playful romantic interactions and implied, sex scenes between Sipha and Trevor offer viewers moments of light-hearted fun. As if their chemistry was not hot enough, the show also has a sexually provocative nude scene between Lenore and Hector in which the former seduces the latter. So, ‘Castlevania‘ is not only a gold mine for fans who love shows with meaningful premises, but it also offers ecchi fans more than enough chances to enjoy the series. You can watch all the episodes here.
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1. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-)
Neon Genesis Evangelion‘ is an original anime of the late 90s that was recently revived by Netflix. Following this, the series went absolutely viral and is now more popular and acclaimed than it ever was. While it’s still debatable whether it deserves to be so overly hyped or not, one cannot deny that it features some of the most memorable action scenes of all time. Even its opening and closing themes are still among the most played tunes in the history of anime. But apart from everything else, considering the fact that it is so old, ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ has quite a bit of fanservice as well. The Ecchi in this one comes off as downright creepy a lot of times, and the sole reason behind it is that the director of the show actually despises the whole idea of otaku stereotypes. But there are still more than enough ecchi moments in the anime that the fans of the genre would enjoy. You can head here to stream the show.
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