What is ahegao anime?

Ahegao is a popular trend in anime and manga that involves exaggerated facial expressions of pleasure and ecstasy, typically depicted by characters with their eyes rolling back, tongue hanging out, and drooling. The term "ahegao" comes from the Japanese words for "pant" or "moan" (aheahe) and "face" (kao).

Ahegao expressions are often used in hentai (pornographic anime or manga) to emphasize a character's intense pleasure during sexual acts. However, ahegao faces are also sometimes used for comedic effect or in non-sexual contexts in mainstream anime.

While ahegao faces may be controversial or seen as inappropriate by some viewers, they have become a popular and recognizable meme in the anime community, with fans and artists creating fanart, merchandise, and cosplay featuring characters making ahegao expressions.