[watwut]

Samurai were meant to be literally all about work with as little emotional tie to familly so that they are ready to die on command.

So you know, familly and kiss not being priority might not be shocking outcome of such culture.

That being said, why is grown man watching anime about girls something bad? Men were consuming entertainment with girls in it in many cultures ... heterosexual men don't naturally mind watching opposite sex, especially when framed cute or sexy.

[woodandsteel]

The problem is it is not females as such they are watching but young teens and children. Japanese men seem to have a fear of adult women who are their psychological equals.

Something else I have read is that traditional Japanese marriage is very oppressive for women, and as new work opportunities have opened up in recent decades a large proportion of women have just decided to stay single. In addition in recent decades there are few jobs for young men that would give them enough income to support a family.