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{{quote|''They just spent ten minutes showing us Alec Su taking a bath.''|'''[[Urban Dictionary]]''' on fanservice}}
Gratuitous display of characters in skimpy clothing, or none at all, under the assumption that it will attract or "reward" viewers. The character is usually [[Ms. Fanservice|female]], though fanservice of ''[[Mr. Fanservice|male]]'' characters is far from uncommon.
This is not just a fan term, but one used during the production of, and [[Breaking the Fourth Wall|even in the dialogue]] of, various shows. For example, the end-of-episode previews during the early part of ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion (Anime)|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'' frequently promise "more fanservice."
While the specific term "fanservice" arose from the Anime community, the concept of adding a little titillation to a work is far, far older. When nudity or sexual content is an expected part of a work, it's not [[Fan Service]]; it's only when the nudity or sex is thrown in "just because" that fanservice becomes a part of the narrative. For example, nudity in a pornographic movie would not qualify, while Sharon Stone's infamous "beaver shot" in Paul Verhoeven's ''[[Basic Instinct]]'' would. Real fanservice is seldom explicit or graphic -- that is the territory of pornography. Instead it is primarily there to "add a little extra" by teasing and titillating the audience.
Some shows may have [[Ms. Fanservice|designated fanservice characters]]; characters who, even if they are main characters and have a role beyond fanservice, can always be found in a fanservice situation. Some shows, especially American shows, have characters for [[Ms. Fanservice|both male]] and [[Mr. Fanservice|female fanservice.]] Exactly how much fanservice makes its way [[Getting Crap Past the Radar|into a series]] can depend on what channel a show is broadcast on, but with the advent of series on DVD, this can be subverted with liberal application of [[Censor Steam]].
While some fanservice can increase the [[Hotter and Sexier|appeal]] of a show, too much fanservice can become very [[Erection Rejection|distracting]] and in some cases, [[Ignore the Fanservice|put viewers off completely]], especially if the fanservice is directed towards the opposite sex. Unfortunately, since fanservice can lure in viewers so easily, [[Sex Sells|especially the male audience]], fanservice has become a common trend in Japan and it is ''incredibly'' difficult to [[Impossible Task|find an animé without any fanservice]].
Very hard to subvert or even [[Lampshade Hanging]] -- the former is [[Fan Disservice|usually disturbing]] and the latter is well, just fanservice with a joke attached. You might as well [[Visual Pun|have the person wearing nothing but a lampshade]].
[[Distaff Counterpart|Fanservice of female characters]] is often called "cheesecake"; [[Spear Counterpart|fanservice of male characters]] is often called "beefcake".
"Fanservice" is sometimes used in a more general way, to mean adding things to a show that don't need to be there, but nonetheless please the viewers. When this is something non-sexual, like needlessly flashy attacks in a [[Humongous Mecha]] show, it's [[Pandering to The Base]]. [[Rule of Sexy|Sexy fanservice is considered the default form, because it is everywhere, and it's easy to add to any kind of show]].
[[Sex Is Interesting]] is what happens when a writer tries to rationalize this in terms of narrative craft. Attempts to increase the overall amount of sexual content in a series fall under [[Hotter and Sexier]]; a similar process but for more violent content is [[Bloodier and Gorier]]. Contrast [[Darker and Edgier]].
Not to be confused with [[Fan Flattering]].
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{{quote| '''[[Statler and Waldorf|Waldorf]]:''' You know, they seem to chronicle the various forms of sexiness to a very large extent.<br />
'''Statler:''' Well, we all like what we can't have!<br />
'''Both:''' Do-ho-ho-ho-hoh! }}
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[[Category:Double Standard]]
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