Boku no Pico gained notoriety not as a mainstream hit, but as a 4chan-originated troll used to shock anime newcomers with its shotacon content featuring young boys in er*tic scenarios.
Released by Natural High starting in 2006, the series includes three OVAs that emphasize its controversial reverse shotacon theme, leading to viral copypastas and reaction videos rather than genuine popularity. Its meme status endures through shock value and ironic endorsements, despite limited actual viewership.
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Boku no Pico Origin
The first episode, My Pico (September 2006), follows effeminate boy Pico seduced by a man mistaking him for a girl, escalating to explicit encounters. Later installments like Pico and Chico (2007) and Pico x Coco x Chico (2008) introduce more characters and group dynamics, all produced under Soft on Demand. These OVAs sold well initially in adult categories but drew awards and backlash for pioneering shotacon animation.
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| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Boku no Pico (series of 3 OVAs) |
| Release Dates | Ep1: Sep 2006; Ep2: Apr 2007; Ep3: Oct 2008 |
| Genre/Theme | He*tai reverse shotacon (boy-focused er*tica) |
| Origin Studio | Natural High / Soft on Demand |
| Meme Start | 4chan /a/ trolling ~2008 |
| Key Spread | Copypastas, reactions, YouTube |
| Popularity Reason | Shock trolling, not acclaim |
How it Spread?
On 4chan’s, users recommended it to troll recommendation threads, spreading to Reddit, YouTube, and beyond by 2008 via copypastas like Young Buck’s horrified rant. Dramatic readings on niconico and reaction videos amplified it, with ironic “reviews” praising its “philosophical depth” as satire. Victims still report trauma years later, cementing its endurance over more extreme hentai due to accessible shock.
Boku no Pico is a series of three hentai OVAs produced by Natural High, released starting in 2006.
No, it’s not praised for quality but endures as a meme for its disturbing content; ironic “reviews” satirize it as philosophical art.
