Do you like moe ~ ?

[Hisuwashi]

I feel too embarrassed to answer that. XD

[tifa]

whyyyyy please

[Hisuwashi]

??????????

[criminalpanda]

here:

Moe (萌え, Moe? /mo'e/, pronounced "mo-eh" literally "budding", as with a plant) is a Japanese slang word originally referring to fetish for or love for characters in video games or anime and manga. For example, 眼鏡っ子萌え, meganekko-moe, "glasses-girl moe", describes a person who is attracted to fictional characters with eyeglasses. The term has come to be used as a general term for a hobby, enthusiasm, or fetish (non-sexual)—鉄道萌え, tetsudou-moe, "train moe", is simply a passionate interest in trains.
"Moe!" is also used within anime fandom, and even in some anime itself (such as in Ouran High School Host Club), as an interjection referring to a character the speaker considers to be a moekko. As with most aspects of fandom, manga and anime itself can be critical or supportive of moe otaku depending on a specific writer's opinion. Bishōjo anime and moe are occasionally treated as synonymous "genres", although this usually depends on the perception of how blatant the designed appeal of the show seems.
Both the spellings moe and moé are used in English.[1] Readers of English unfamiliar with Japanese words may be inclined to confuse the standard romanization moe with the name "Moe" and try to pronounce it as one syllable, [moʊ] or [məʊ]. Some writers add an accent mark in an attempt to indicate that the word should be pronounced as two morae, "mo" and "e".



The most common features include youthfulness as a physical trait (younger age or pigtails) or as an emotional trait (naive or innocent outlook) and some obvious sympathetic weakness the character works hard to correct (extreme clumsiness or a life-threatening disease) but never really succeeds to get rid of.
However, most artists define moe not as a reference to a character so much as any personality that elicits a protective or loving response from the audience. For instance, being naive is very often considered as a favoured feature, but characters who have complicated and extremely deep thoughts may also be considered as moe depending on the audience. Appearance aside, the personality of moekko can vary widely; a tomboy or a sarcastic cynic could be considered moe given a specific audience. Some of the more popular moekko actually have a few traits that do not traditionally fit into the label, and others have gained such a following by accident.
For example, Kyoko Otonashi, Yomiko Readman, and Mizuho Kazami are in their twenties or older, yet are often technically considered moe although they are not very young girls. In more unusual situations, Guilty Gear's Bridget, Happiness!'s Jun Watarase, and ∀ Gundam's Loran Cehack (who are all very convincing male crossdressers) have famously been accepted by many moe fans as they fulfill many of the typical traits found in moekko.
Due to the upraising of female otaku, such as fujoshi, the term may also be applied to male characters as well, commonly in shōjo reverse harem anime such as Kyou Kara Maou and Ouran High School Host Club, where all the hosts are moe types; cool type, loli shota type, twincest or "forbidden brotherly love" type, prince type, silent protective type, etc. Shōjo dating sims and other shōjo games like Animamundi emphasise moe.
Although moe is strongly (sometimes negatively) identified with male fandom they can share characteristics of female lead characters in shoujo, especially uncertainty, cuteness, and innocence. Just as yaoi relationships usually feature a more submissive character (Uke) paired with a more dominant character (seme), moekko style girls are typically paired with oneesama in yuri. In addition many series have characters and themes which are remarkably similar to Shōjo, although moe style series are initially aimed squarely at adult males due to most being on television during late broadcast hours.
Moe focusing on younger characters is often confused with or even equated with lolicon, and shota but for many fans there is a subtle yet distinct line that separates them. To many moe-loyalists, the point is on supporting and watching rather than to imagine being actively involved with the character, with sexual implications being awkward or distasteful. This is sometimes explained as having a 'big brother complex' (which ironically can also have sexual connotations). More generally, many fans insist moe is implicitly non-sexual but, like most types of manga and anime, is sexualized after the fact by other fans again.
Critics complain moe fandom tend to embrace characters who are nonthreatening and cute, or embrace a warped interpretation of some female characters in the form of a self-created idol.



the criminal panda has spoken*



haha i havent said that in a while...

[phishn37]

^^ Thank you for not talking about moe in a bad way ~ ! Lots of people thing that moe itself is strange and perverted, which it most certianly can be, but loving moe can be just as innocent too. Not all people who love moe are creeps ~ ! I just love cute girls. And it's very true that moe doesn't come in one form. For me, Konata from Lucky Star is just as moe as Mayu-chan from Goshushou-sama Ninomiya-kun ~ !

[ILOVEJAPAN]

Originally Posted by criminalpanda

here:

Moe (萌え, Moe? /mo'e/, pronounced "mo-eh" literally "budding", as with a plant) is a Japanese slang word originally referring to fetish for or love for characters in video games or anime and manga. For example, 眼鏡っ子萌え, meganekko-moe, "glasses-girl moe", describes a person who is attracted to fictional characters with eyeglasses. The term has come to be used as a general term for a hobby, enthusiasm, or fetish (non-sexual)—鉄道萌え, tetsudou-moe, "train moe", is simply a passionate interest in trains.
"Moe!" is also used within anime fandom, and even in some anime itself (such as in Ouran High School Host Club), as an interjection referring to a character the speaker considers to be a moekko. As with most aspects of fandom, manga and anime itself can be critical or supportive of moe otaku depending on a specific writer's opinion. Bishōjo anime and moe are occasionally treated as synonymous "genres", although this usually depends on the perception of how blatant the designed appeal of the show seems.
Both the spellings moe and moé are used in English.[1] Readers of English unfamiliar with Japanese words may be inclined to confuse the standard romanization moe with the name "Moe" and try to pronounce it as one syllable, [moʊ] or [məʊ]. Some writers add an accent mark in an attempt to indicate that the word should be pronounced as two morae, "mo" and "e".



The most common features include youthfulness as a physical trait (younger age or pigtails) or as an emotional trait (naive or innocent outlook) and some obvious sympathetic weakness the character works hard to correct (extreme clumsiness or a life-threatening disease) but never really succeeds to get rid of.
However, most artists define moe not as a reference to a character so much as any personality that elicits a protective or loving response from the audience. For instance, being naive is very often considered as a favoured feature, but characters who have complicated and extremely deep thoughts may also be considered as moe depending on the audience. Appearance aside, the personality of moekko can vary widely; a tomboy or a sarcastic cynic could be considered moe given a specific audience. Some of the more popular moekko actually have a few traits that do not traditionally fit into the label, and others have gained such a following by accident.
For example, Kyoko Otonashi, Yomiko Readman, and Mizuho Kazami are in their twenties or older, yet are often technically considered moe although they are not very young girls. In more unusual situations, Guilty Gear's Bridget, Happiness!'s Jun Watarase, and ∀ Gundam's Loran Cehack (who are all very convincing male crossdressers) have famously been accepted by many moe fans as they fulfill many of the typical traits found in moekko.
Due to the upraising of female otaku, such as fujoshi, the term may also be applied to male characters as well, commonly in shōjo reverse harem anime such as Kyou Kara Maou and Ouran High School Host Club, where all the hosts are moe types; cool type, loli shota type, twincest or "forbidden brotherly love" type, prince type, silent protective type, etc. Shōjo dating sims and other shōjo games like Animamundi emphasise moe.
Although moe is strongly (sometimes negatively) identified with male fandom they can share characteristics of female lead characters in shoujo, especially uncertainty, cuteness, and innocence. Just as yaoi relationships usually feature a more submissive character (Uke) paired with a more dominant character (seme), moekko style girls are typically paired with oneesama in yuri. In addition many series have characters and themes which are remarkably similar to Shōjo, although moe style series are initially aimed squarely at adult males due to most being on television during late broadcast hours.
Moe focusing on younger characters is often confused with or even equated with lolicon, and shota but for many fans there is a subtle yet distinct line that separates them. To many moe-loyalists, the point is on supporting and watching rather than to imagine being actively involved with the character, with sexual implications being awkward or distasteful. This is sometimes explained as having a 'big brother complex' (which ironically can also have sexual connotations). More generally, many fans insist moe is implicitly non-sexual but, like most types of manga and anime, is sexualized after the fact by other fans again.
Critics complain moe fandom tend to embrace characters who are nonthreatening and cute, or embrace a warped interpretation of some female characters in the form of a self-created idol.



the criminal panda has spoken*



haha i havent said that in a while...

In three words "submisive little girls."

[ILOVEJAPAN]

Originally Posted by phishn37

^^ Thank you for not talking about moe in a bad way ~ ! Lots of people thing that moe itself is strange and perverted, which it most certianly can be, but loving moe can be just as innocent too. Not all people who love moe are creeps ~ ! I just love cute girls. And it's very true that moe doesn't come in one form. For me, Konata from Lucky Star is just as moe as Mayu-chan from Goshushou-sama Ninomiya-kun ~ !

Not that I think all moe otaku are perverts, or that moe apeals to everyone as a fetish, but it is meant as a fetish. If you think otherwise you're fooling yourself.

[phishn37]

Originally Posted by ILOVEJAPAN

Not that I think all moe otaku are perverts, or that moe apeals to everyone as a fetish, but it is meant as a fetish. If you think otherwise you're fooling yourself.

That's true. But, does that mean it has to be sexual or perverted ~ ? It can be seen that way, but it also cannot, depending on the viewer.

[ILOVEJAPAN]

Originally Posted by phishn37

That's true. But, does that mean it has to be sexual or perverted ~ ? It can be seen that way, but it also cannot, depending on the viewer.

Thats true. It still kind of creeps me out though.

[hentailover92]

well even though i love hentai and ecchi anime i think falling in love with the character is a little too much