These codes help regulatory bodies ensure content adheres to Japanese censorship laws regarding adult media.

Fans of specific performers or studios use these codes to find exact releases across retail platforms.

These focus on modern love stories and are a staple of Japanese television. You can find popular titles and reviews on community sites like MyDramaList .

In Japan, the entertainment industry uses these codes for distribution and inventory tracking.

This refers to "Direct-to-Video" productions. These often have lower budgets than TV dramas and can include action, yakuza stories, or "pink film" (softcore) content.