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This is not just a fan term, but one used during the production of, and [[Breaking the Fourth Wall|even in the dialogue]] of, various shows. For example, the end-of-episode previews during the early part of ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'' frequently promise "more fanservice."
While the specific term "fanservice" arose from the Anime community, the concept of adding a little titillation to a work is far, far older. When nudity or sexual content is an expected part of a work, it's not [[Fan Service]]; it's only when the nudity or sex is thrown in "just because" that fanservice becomes a part of the narrative.
Some shows may have [[Ms. Fanservice|designated fanservice characters]]; characters who, even if they are main characters and have a role beyond fanservice, can always be found in a fanservice situation. Some shows, especially American shows, have characters for [[Ms. Fanservice|both male]] and [[Mr. Fanservice|female fanservice.]] Exactly how much fanservice makes its way [[Getting Crap Past the Radar|into a series]] can depend on what channel a show is broadcast on, but with the advent of series on DVD, this can be subverted with liberal application of [[Censor Steam]].
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