What does Waifu / Husbando mean?

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Slang terms used by anime fans to refer to a fictional character they consider their wife (waifu) or husband (husbando).

In-depth explanation

A waifu or husbando is a fan's favorite character, the one they have the strongest emotional connection to. The desire to see one's waifu in a hentai is a major driver for the popularity of "Parody" and "Doujinshi" works.

Editorial note

This entry describes catalog usage in plain language and was last reviewed on 2026-04-16. It is not legal, medical, identity, or consent advice. See the editorial policy or request a correction.

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