Japan adult playing cards - “Shapely” - Japanese adult anime cards

A highly unusual and beautifully surreal erotic deck produced in the 1970s by Angel Playing Cards Co., Japan. Known among collectors as “Shapely”, this set features a series of wonderfully strange, dreamlike illustrations: nude Kings, Queens, and Jokers whose bodies intertwine with flowers, butterflies, fruits, vines, horses, and fantastical hybrid forms.

The artwork is uncredited, but unmistakably bold — a fusion of sensuality, fantasy, and delicate pointillism. Each court card is a miniature artwork, blending eroticism with mythic symbolism. The four aces also feature unique illustrations, making the deck stand out from all standard productions of the era.

🔹 Deck Details

🔹 Publisher: Angel Playing Cards Co.
🔹 Year: 1970s (approx.)
🔹 Country: Japan
🔹 Cards: 52-card deck + 2 erotic Jokers
🔹 Artwork: Anonymous (uncredited)
🔹 Condition: Mint cards – box and inner case in excellent condition
🔹 Theme: Surreal erotica, fantasy bodies, floral & zoomorphic motifs

🪶 Collector’s Note

This is one of the most eccentric and desirable erotic decks produced in Japan during the 1970s. The combination of unusual body morphs, floral symbolism, and playful erotic imagery makes it a cult favorite among niche collectors. Complete, mint copies like this one are extremely hard to find.