Demons in Japan Then and Now

Text on the meme

Demons in Japan before: Demons in Japan now:

What it means

The meme contrasts traditional Japanese demons from an old illustrated scroll with a lineup of attractive anime characters, including recognizable demon-themed figures. The joke is that Japanese demons supposedly changed from frightening folklore creatures into glamorous anime girls and handsome characters, making it a reaction to modern anime aesthetics and fanservice. EN: The meme contrasts traditional Japanese demons from an old illustrated scroll with a lineup of attractive anime characters, including recognizable demon-themed figures. The joke is that Japanese demons supposedly changed from frightening folklore creatures into glamorous anime girls and handsome characters, making it a reaction to modern anime aesthetics and fanservice.

Who

Nezuko Kamado (Камадо Нэдзуко) — Demon Slayer Rias Gremory — High School DxD

Objects

traditional Japanese demon illustration / традиционная японская иллюстрация демонов anime characters / персонажи аниме female characters / женские персонажи male character / мужской персонаж long black hair / длинные чёрные волосы pink kimono / розовое кимоно bamboo muzzle / бамбуковый намордник red-haired woman / рыжеволосая женщина blue-haired woman / синеволосая женщина white dress / белое платье school uniform / школьная форма black wings / чёрные крылья sword / меч illustrated scroll / иллюстрированный свиток group portrait / групповой портрет