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Bloodbath: Why Do So Many Anime Characters Have Nosebleeds When They're Aroused?

Bloodbath: Why Do So Many Anime Characters Have Nosebleeds When They're Aroused?

Any anime or manga fan will tell you that the sight of characters suffering sudden, sporadic nosebleeds when they’re sexually aroused is not uncommon in Japanese-created works.
The idea is that sexual arousal causes an increase in blood pressure, which in turn sets off a nosebleed.
According to NicoNico News, though, seeing anime and manga characters’ noses explode is nothing to worry about- they’re perfectly healthy.
If anything, they’re a little too healthy…We’ll leave you now with a great little video- and ode to nosebleeds in cheeky anime Baka and Test, otherwise known as Baka to Test to Shōkanjū (Idiots, Tests, an Summoned Breasts).
We hope you like the colour red…Source: NicoNico News Video by AfroFreak4 on YoutubeHare no chi Guu (C) Shinei Animation0.000000 0.000000