Examining the effect of anime series on shaping the sexual orientation of the Z generation: Anime series analysis

Today, we live in a period where digital platforms penetrate every aspect of life. And the content that these platforms offer us, while serving the expectations of the class that dominates the mass media, can attract the buyers in the direction they want. In a period when mass communication was so effective, 'Generation Z', which was the group that used digital media tools most extensively, is also the group most affected by these tools. When we look at it, digital platforms, which cover the majority of socialization processes and entertainment areas, also have an active role in the construction of the personality and sexuality of the z generation. Series and movies, which are among the most effective weapons of digital platforms, and especially the anime series that are widely popular among young people, can have negative effects on this generation. Especially shoujo ai and shounen ai animes are a genre prepared for the 11-18 age group. And we can foresee that the homosexual relationships they present in their content will play an active role in the construction process of the personality development and sexuality of this age group, and that the youth of the z generation will play a leading role in these developmental periods and lead to negative developments.