You can buy yaoi mangas and smut mangas at book stores here in the USA. Therefore, no, it ain't illegal. However, I believe you have to be 18+ to buy it.
What IS illegal in a lot of countries is to read manga online for free (this is like watching a movie online without paying for it), but I also feel the popo aint got no time for those kind of petty crimes
I mean I think it's technically 18 but honestly the police aren't gonna check your history lol. ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶
Is there a legal age to view pornographic content? I'm kinda paranoid that the police might check my history and arrest me...
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