To understand the keyword, one must understand the original case. From roughly 2000 to 2005, a series of pornographic videos known as the circulated among collectors of amateur pornography in Japan. The series gained notoriety not for its production value, but because the performers were real, non-professional minors—many confirmed to be actual junior high and high school students. In some cases, the victims were as young as elementary school age. The series, which comprised approximately 160 videos, was shut down in March 2005 when the production group was finally raided and dismantled by authorities.

Kansai Enkou, also known as Kansai Entertainment, refers to the entertainment industry in the Kansai region of Japan, which includes cities like Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo. This industry is known for producing idol groups, variety shows, and other forms of entertainment that are popular among fans in Japan and beyond.

The world of "enkō" is rife with legal, physical, and digital dangers. These risks are often downplayed or ignored by participants, leading to severe consequences.