EXPLORING HENTAIZ: THE EVOLUTION OF A DIGITAL SUBCULTURE

"Phim hentai," meaning "hentai films" in Vietnamese, refers to animated works from Japan featuring explicit adult themes. Similar to its broader counterpart, phim hentai has carved a niche among Vietnamese fans of anime, reflecting a blend of curiosity and cultural adaptation. The term distinguishes these works from mainstream "phim hoạt hình" (