

Repeatedly I see that people in animes drink milk, often after bathing.
Females tend to say that it helps to grow their chest. Is that true? But also
male characters sometimes drink it, like _Kurozuma Watarufrom_.

![Oishii~ milk](https://i.stack.imgur.com/UV9Ld.png)

Image from
[thedreamingotaku](http://www.thedreamingotaku.com/2012/11/chuunibyou-demo-
koi-ga-shitai-episode-5.html). _Sanae Dekomori_ from **Chuunibyou Demo Koi Ga
Shitai** in episode 5.

What is the meaning behind the drinking milk trope, what do people gain from
it and why is it shown so often in anime?


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Why is the "drinking milk" trope so prevalent in anime?


There's probably no one answer for why they drink milk _in general_ , but as
far as the bathing, it's considered a traditional drink in [Japanese public
bath houses](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sent%C5%8D) after a soak:

> There is usually a refreshment cooler here where customers can self-serve
> and pay the attendant. Milk drinks are traditional favorites and sometimes
> there is ice cream.

Most places don't know how the tradition started but [it's been around for a
long time](http://www.gjsentinel.com/blogs/west_meets_east/entry/japanese-
baths-and-hot-springs) and some people say that milk drinks (not just plain
milk but also milk+coffee) [taste particularly good after a hot
bath](https://www.tsunagujapan.com/japans-bathing-culture-sento/).


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