: Proponents argue these laws preserve the fundamental interests of society, acting as the "glue" that prevents social chaos and urban decay.
Outside of the anime, "public order and morality" is a significant legal and philosophical concept with several key features: Core Features of Public Order and Morality
: What is considered "moral" changes over time; many behaviors once criminalized under public order (like certain drug use or sexual acts) have been decriminalized as societal values shift.
The phrase "" is most notably the title of the first episode of the anime series Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn't Exist .