Nikkatsu Roman Porno

Nikkatsu Roman Porno is a genre of Japanese adult films produced by the Nikkatsu studio from 1971 to 1988. The term combines "Roman" (for romance) and "Porno" (for pornography), emphasizing scripted stories with erotic content. These films often balanced explicit scenes with narratives, artistic direction, and production values, aiming to differentiate themselves from purely pornographic material. They played a significant role in Japan’s film industry, influencing both popular culture and adult entertainment standards, and are noted for their unique blend of storytelling and sexuality within a cinematic framework.