[ReneeLynn]

I’ve had a crush on Toshiro Mifune for years. Too bad he’s dead. Great actor and physically up to the Samurai roles he portrayed.

I’ve wondered what was up with these girly men the Japanese seem to adore in their films and music. But, ugh, I don’t think these women would really prefer the thugs from history. It’s the idea of a strong man that they want.

[TigerLikesRooster]

If you want to find out what drives some social trend in E. Asia, take a look at their animation or comic books. People are exposed to it since their childhood. Even fully grown, they are still into it.

Many popular dramas or movies are based on animation or comic book characters or their storyline.

[TigerLikesRooster]

Metrosexual pretty boys rule in those animations or comic books. Frequently, they are dressed like 19-th century European prince, with half-Caucasian look. Especially the ones girls love to watch.