The short answer to the question in your title: Anime is sexist because Japan has a culture that is sexist by Western standards. Fanservice can be an equal opportunity game since there is sexualization of both male and female characters . You can't really call it inherently sexist.
Internationally, Anime Viewers skew slightly male, but this skew is far more pronounced in English-speaking markets like the US, the UK, and Australia. Brazil also sees an above-average share of male viewers. Of all 14 markets surveyed, the US has the smallest fraction of its Anime viewership that identifies as female.
I believe the reason that anime has become hypersexualized is a direct result of mankind's inability to suppress their basest of urges. Due to the fact that anime is a medium on which such desires can be played out by characters, many viewers flock to an animated series which can almost mirror their feelings.
A 2020 survey conducted in the United States found that anime movies were generally more popular among men than women, with 13 percent of male respondents reporting that they found anime to be very favorable, compared to nine percent of women who said the same.
Attitudes to anime movies among adults the United States as of January 2020, by age groupCharacteristicVery favorableNever heard of18-2927%4%30-4413%5%45-547%8%55-644%13%1 more row•Feb 4, 2020
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Because they mimic humanoid appearances and are drawn to be attractive. This. Anime / manga characters are designed for emphasis on appeal.
Most anime fans become interested in their favorite shows because they like the characters. They want to draw them, act like them, dress up as them, and so on. Their favorite characters are usually young, aesthetically pleasing, and possess desirable traits like confidence, determination, and a positive attitude.
The female characters either abide by or evolve to conform to conventional heterosexual norms. They are hypersexualised to gain validation from their male counterparts and become the “ideal” woman.
No there is absolutely nothing wrong with liking anime. People like what they like. We all have different preferences when it comes to what we do in our spare time. There are some of my friends know that I like anime and think its kinda weird, but they still accept me for who I am.
Attitudes to anime movies among adults the United States as of January 2020, by ethnicityCharacteristicVery favorableVery unfavorableWhite9%24%Hispanic16%22%African American15%20%Other22%18%Feb 4, 2020
Anime/manga target all ages and social groups. They encompass all genres: science fiction, action adventure, romance, historical drama, erotic, literary, information, humor, and sports.