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The word "'''shotakon'''" (also "'''shotacon'''" and in many cases just "'''shota'''"), is used to describe hentai of petite underdeveloped males. It is the Japanese contraction "Shōtarō complex," used for young males, similar the word "[[lolikon]]." It is a reference to the young male character Shōtarō (正太郎) from Tetsujin 28-go. In the [[anime]] and [[manga]] series, Shōtarō is a bold, self-assertive young detective who frequently outwits adult adversaries and helps to solve cases. Throughout the series, Shōtarō develops close adult friends, and acts within the adult world despite being a young boy. His [[bishounen]] cuteness embodied and formed the term "shotacon", putting a name to an old sexual subculture. 

The term [[lolikon]] is usually applied to [[hentai]] of underdeveloped petite females.

==Is he shota?==
Just like its female counterpart, age is not a determining factor for shotas. Common appearances include small body structure, absence of pubic hair, and a small penis. Although this may not always be the case as an artist's style may differ due to their personal interests.

==Types==
Shota types include
*[[straight shota]]
*[[yaoi]]
*[[incest]]
*[[cross-dressing]]

==Examples==
Examples of shota characters are:
*[[Negi Springfield]] (''Negima!'')
*[[Ritsuka]] (''Loveless'')

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