The protagonist, Tanukichi Okuma, and the chaotic Ayame Kajou form the resistance group . Their method of rebellion is "terrorist" in nature, but their weapons are not bombs—they are flying panties, phallic drawings, and "dirty" jokes.
This setting serves as an extreme commentary on —the state’s regulation of the human body and its functions. By controlling the most private aspect of human existence—sexuality—the government in Shimoneta achieves a level of "soft" totalitarianism. It isn't just about stopping pornography; it is about the linguistic erasure of concepts. If the word for a desire is erased from the lexicon, the state hopes the desire itself will wither away. SOX and the Performance of Resistance Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai Shinai Taikuts...
The series is set in a near-future Japan where the "Law for Public Order and Morals in Healthy Child-Rearing" has effectively criminalized "lewd" language and behavior. Citizens are forced to wear "Peace Makers"—high-tech neck collars that monitor speech and gestures, instantly alerting authorities to any breach of purity. The protagonist, Tanukichi Okuma, and the chaotic Ayame