# Where to watch Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica (2023) in the UK

> Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica (2023) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2023  
**Runtime:** 121 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T12:37:34.018Z)  

## Synopsis

In the foundation of the culture of Japanese MANGA and animation, there lies the humor filled art form, shunga. Shunga is a type of Japanese art by famous ukiyo-e artists of the Edo Period, such as Utamaro, Hokusai, and Kiyonaga, but the artform’s development was thwarted by social norms that tabooed sex. The film Introduces the world of shunga through enthusiasts - collectors, curators, and scholars, including Andrew Gerstle who inspired The British Museum’s historical shunga exhibition in 2013 and Michael Fornitz who owns an auction house in Denmark. Exploring the significance of shunga by analyzing it from historical, cultural, artistic and contemporary female points of view.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica in the UK?**

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**Is Shunga: The Lost Japanese Erotica on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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