This culture emphasizes a specific type of femininity (or masculinity, in the case of boy bands like or Snow Man ): purity, stamina, and a lack of overt sexual aggression. Dating bans are common. The tragedy of Tomohiro Ishikawa (of AKB48 fame) cutting her own hair and apologizing publicly for a perceived scandal highlights the brutal psychological contract: the idol belongs to the fan’s fantasy, not to herself.
In the West, you have fans. In Japan, you have Oshi (the person you support). Oshikatsu —the activity of supporting your favorite—is a lifestyle. It involves loyalty purchases, attending multiple concert showings, and spending hours on fan forums. smd136 ohashi miku jav uncensored