Enchanting Elegance: Why We Love Anime Girls in Wedding Dresses

In the vast landscapes that are anime, manga and hentai, where you get to live your wildest fantasy, there's a particular topic that always seems to come back regardless of the source: weddings and wedding dresses. 

Blending elements of romance, aesthetics, and storytelling, weddings have long been a staple in some of the most popular anime and manga franchises. From iconic anime series like Sailor Moons and Naruto, to elaborate manga plotlines in Quintuple Quintessential and Fate/Stay night, the theme of weddings and bridal attire resonates deeply within the hearts of Anime, Manga and Hentai fans worldwide. We ask you, isn’t there anything more adorable than your favorite waifu wearing a wedding dress and saying I do? We thought so!

With Valentine’s Day being around the corner, we thought it would be a good time to explore what makes this subject so special. It’s so special in fact, that we decided to use this theme for our Nutaku Valentine’s Day 2024 event! Before diving into the subject any deeper, let's first define a bit what wedding dresses are.

Typical Elements associated with Wedding Dresses

Ever seen anime merchandise where your favorite waifu was dressed in typical wedding dress attire, compared to their usual outfit? Or maybe you have opened one of your favorite games on Nutaku to see a variant of your character in a wedding dress? Whether you watch anime, play sexy games on Nutaku or like reading doujinshi and manga, chances are you’ve seen a wedding dress somewhere!

As the name entitles it, “wedding dresses” are typically white dresses that are commonly worn during a wedding ceremony. Usually the dress will feature flowing silhouettes that can vary in style to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty and grace. Other elements typical to the classic wedding dress include some intricate lace, delicate embroidery, flowing fabrics like satin or chiffon, and in some cases embellishments such as beads, sequins, or pearls. As you can see in the artwork of our beautiful mascot Nutaku-tan, sometimes the dress is a bit more revealing showing the sexy curves of the character. 

While white remains a popular choice, anime and manga often experiment with unique color palettes and design elements to reflect the character's personality or the thematic tone of the series. There are also many special accessories that the character may have like a tiara, veil, delicate jewellery, bridal garter or neckpiece. Finally, a lot of characters wear stockings and beautiful high heels that would make Cinderella jealous. In the image of Nutaku-tan above, she is seen holding a bouquet of flowers, which is another popular element in otaku media wedding scenes.

These elegant yet sexy attire makes any waifu stand out! Only by this stunning look, it’s easy to see why they are so popular. That being said, looks aren’t everything and a lot of the fascination behind wedding dresses can be attributed to a deeper meaning.

What makes the “wedding” theme so special:

Weddings is a theme that has been around much longer than Otaku media, but like many other types of content, it has strongly established itself within it. Although the wedding dress aesthetic alone is a big reason for its popularity, there are many other reasons that can be explained as to why these sorts of clothing are so common. Let’s explore some of the most prominent ones.

Romantic Escapism:

Image taking from the manga Last Game

For many Otaku enthusiasts like us, the world of anime, manga and hentai is a fun way to live your wildest fantasy, offering a realm of possibilities where anything can take place. Weddings represent the pinnacle of romance and commitment, and in some way, encapsulate the idealised notions of love and happiness.In these stories, weddings symbolise a utopian fantasy, where characters find eternal love and get to live their perfect future with their partner. 

Japanese media tend to heavily romanticise these sorts of stories, but the reality is that it’s a fun escapism from our daily life. Hentai tends to push this notion even further by giving viewers and players the ability to go all the way with one or multiple partners. Thai sort of freedom is also one of the reasons why Harem is such a popular genre. The idea that multiple characters would be in love over a person and want all the same from him or her is a fun way to bring the heat in those cold days of winter! Yes this could definitely happen in the real world but, would it be as easy as these anime and hentai make it sound? Not necessarily!

Character Development and Relationships:

Image from Goku and Chichi wedding in DragonBall 

Weddings often mark significant milestones in anime and manga narratives, serving as catalysts for character development and relationship dynamics. From the heartwarming confession scenes to the grandiose wedding ceremonies, these moments add depth to the storyline, resonating with audiences on an emotional level. The portrayal of weddings allows fans to also witness the growth and evolution of their favorite characters, fostering a deeper connection to the narrative arc. 

In anime and manga specifically, this is something so popular that they tend to release special full length movies or full fledged story arcs to showcase the wedding of the main protagonist and one of the characters. Many anime like Sword Art Online, Quintuplet Quintessential, Clannad and numerous others, use these elements to wrap up the story nicely leaving the audience on a positive note. Even hentai games, like for instance the very popular Custom Order Maid 3D2 series, use weddings as a sort of ultimate reward for players where they are able to marry their perfect waifu.

Visual Splendor and Aesthetics:

We have covered this element before but it’s important to do so again. One cannot overlook the stunning aesthetic of wedding dresses as well as ceremonial settings within Otaku culture. These attire are so well crafted down to every last detail that they are some of the coolest and intricate designs characters can have. There is also something quite unique in unlocking in a game the wedding version of your favorite characters. You can then challenge enemies with your waifu dress in her most beautiful suit, while kicking some butt looking extremely stylish! This mix of beautiful yet extremely detailed outfit is what  makes wedding dresses one of the sexiest and most stunning designs that can be used in the media.

Purity and love:

One last element that is specific with the subject is the deeper meaning associated with the color of the wedding dress. In common culture, wedding dresses are symbolically a white color because of its association with purity, innocence, and new beginnings. These concepts align well with the sentiments surrounding marriage and the start of a new life together. It is basically seen as a blank canva for writing a new future. Although it’s quite old fashioned, the meaning is still quite relevant to the overall aesthetic of wedding dresses and does help fuel the romantic escapism that we spoke about earlier.

The Role of Anime Wedding Theme Figures

Image of the popular Zero 2 figure wedding dress version from Darling in the Franxx

In addition to the narratives depicted in anime and manga, the popularity of wedding themes extends to merchandise and collectibles, particularly in the form of anime wedding theme figures. These beautiful figures are released in multiple sizes from smaller figures to huge ¼ scale figurines and capture perfectly what makes wedding dresses so special.

With meticulous attention to detail, these figures showcase elaborate bridal attire, intricate hairstyles, and tender expressions, encapsulating the magic of the wedding day. They help offer a tangible connection to the fictional worlds that are depicted in anime, hentai and manga, bridging the gap between fantasy and reality. As these figures tend to become more and more popular in recent years, many companies like Good Smile started doing additional releases of popular characters wearing wedding theme dresses! It’s fair to assume this trend will continue in the upcoming years to come!

Exploring Games With a Wedding Theme

Having covered the basics of what makes wedding theme elements so unique, we are sure that you are asking yourself, “Okay, but what games can I play to see beautiful waifus in sexy wedding attire”. Fret not, with our vast catalogue of free and paid games there are wonderful lewd adventures awaiting you!

From the many free to play games available on the platform, you will be able to either unlock characters with wedding dresses or explore wedding theme stories. Project QT, Harem Heroes, Town of Sins, TenkafuMA!, King of Kinks and SF Girls are only a few titles of the large list of games where you can unlock characters in wedding dresses. Other games like Crush Crush Moist and Uncensored will feature a narrative that includes wedding elements so be sure to explore.

Multiple paid games on the platform also have wedding elements. As we mentioned before, Custom Order Maid 3D2 features a large amount of content around weddings, where you are able to bring your romance with a character to a deeper level by marrying them. It is honestly adorable and so well done, we can’t recommend it enough. Many other visual novel games that include the slice of life genres have aspects that are built around romance and character development. Princess Evangile, Hello, Goodbye, Roomie Romance, Love Duction! The Guide for Galactic Lovers and so many more, feature character evolution where every choice matters and you can score the romance of a lifetime!

There you have it, our deep dive into why waifus in wedding dresses are so unique and represent the universal longing for love, romance, and escapism. Through hentai, anime and manga, fans can immerse themselves in beautiful stories or simply enjoy the red hot and sexy aesthetic that is provided by this sort of attire!

If you are in the mood to explore some more lovely content or want to get yourself awesome offers, we are currently having our Nutaku Valentine’s Day events from February 13th to February 16th! Be sure to head out to the event page to see all the deals awaiting you!

Nutaku Staff