Netizens’ Reactions Reveal a Cultural Divide Over Japan’s Underground Performers
A set of viral comment screenshots on Pann has reignited discussion around a long-standing stereotype: “Is Japan really that tolerant of underground culture?”
At first glance, the image might seem like typical fan chatter. But a closer look reveals something unexpected all the commenters are women, and the remarks go beyond casual admiration.
- “She’s so cute and soft, I could keep watching her forever.”
- “Even as a woman, I’d become her fan… She’s just that adorable.”
- “Seriously, I want to date and marry her. Just having her around would motivate me to work harder.”
These aren’t just compliments they’re intimate, emotionally charged reactions. And they challenge conventional assumptions about what’s considered “appropriate,” especially in cultures with traditionally reserved public personas.
Comments on Pann:
- In our country too, self-proclaimed “feminist girls” hype up female streamers or idols who show skin, calling them “female devils,” “women of women,” “female power explosions,” “so womanly,” and stuff like that. Seems like it’s a similar vibe over there… Personally, when I see women who overly praise other women—especially those in adult or shady industries—just because they rely on male gaze approval, it’s kinda funny. Feels like they’re desperately trying to prove they’re the “cool, unbothered, not-jealous-of-pretty-girls” type of woke girl.
- The final evolution stage of male feminists is pretending to be woke and blindly praising women.
- Apparently that’s the current vibe over there these days.
- With sugar dating trending, dancing in a bra in some underground theater probably seems like a super wholesome job to them.
- It’s kinda like how there are so many Korean girl comments on Ga-ae’s Reels—same logic, I guess.
Saying “Japan is tolerant of underground culture” might be too simple. The reality seems to be this: Japan fosters spaces where emotional expression — even romantic or obsessive — can flourish quietly, often without shame.
