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Boku no Pico

Boku no Pico is a Japanese adult OVA series produced by Natural High and marketed as a shotacon anime.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Boku no Pico is a Japanese adult OVA series produced by Natural High and marketed as a shotacon anime. It consists of three episodes released between 2006 and 2008, and it later spawned related manga, game, and music-video releases.

Production and release

Boku no Pico was released as a three-part OVA series over the period 2006 to 2008. Sources identify Natural High as the producer/studio, with Katsuyoshi Yatabe directing and Katsuhiko Takayama writing.

Content and genre

The work is classified as shotacon and hentai, placing it in the adult anime category. Descriptions in reference sources note that it was marketed to an adult male audience and later became known for its controversial reputation.

Beyond the OVA episodes, the franchise expanded into a one-shot manga, a computer game, and a music-video compilation. Some listings also mention an edited version of the first episode and other ancillary releases.

Reception and notoriety

The series became notable outside its original audience for its reputation and online notoriety. Reference sources consistently identify it as an adult work with strong controversy attached to its subject matter.

Key facts

  • The series was produced by Natural High and directed by Katsuyoshi Yatabe.
  • Its producer described it as the first shotacon anime.
  • The core work consists of three OVA episodes.
  • Related releases included a one-shot manga, a computer game, and a music video album.
  • The title is widely known internationally as a controversial adult anime.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may encounter it in online anime discussions, where it is commonly referenced as a notorious adult title rather than as mainstream anime.

Frequently asked questions

What is Boku no Pico?
It is a Japanese adult OVA series produced by Natural High and known as a shotacon work.
How many episodes does Boku no Pico have?
The main series consists of three OVA episodes.
When was Boku no Pico released?
Its episodes were released between 2006 and 2008.
Who directed Boku no Pico?
Katsuyoshi Yatabe is credited as director in the provided sources.
Did Boku no Pico have other adaptations?
Yes. Sources mention a one-shot manga, a computer game, and a music-video album or compilation.
Why is Boku no Pico well known?
It is widely known as a controversial adult anime and has become an internet meme and reference point.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boku_no_Pico
    Supports: Title, format, genre, producer, episode count, related media, and overview
  2. Wikipedia (es) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boku_no_Pico
    Supports: Three-OVA structure, studio, director, writer, and related media
  3. Wikipedia (it) — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boku_no_Pico
    Supports: Release period, producer description, and manga adaptation
  4. Wikipedia (ru) — https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boku_no_Pico
    Supports: Release dates and edited first-episode release
  5. Wikipedia (da) — https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boku_no_Pico
    Supports: Shotacon classification, OVA structure, and related media