Moe

Description

Moe is a Japanese geek subculture term that refers to traits of fictional characters that are designed to create a cute response in consumers.

Linguistics

The Japanese comics and anime term moe is pronounced “moe-ay”.

Regional Variations

The term moe can be synonymous with terms such as “that’s so cute” or “it makes me happy.”

Background

The term moe was created in Japanese doujinshi culture back in the 80’s to describe the feeling fictional characters give people.

Usage

In Japanese geek subculture using moe to describe a characters written traits is supposed to show appreciation of its intended cute factor to induce euphoric feelings of happiness.

Related Terms

Kawaii

BL Moe Trait Archetypes

• Narudere
• Kamisama
• Tenshisama
• Oujisan
• Wanko
• Wagamamadere
• Dojikko
• Yandere
• Tsundere
• Kuudere
• Megane
• Kemonomimi

Gap Moe

Gap Moe is a Japanese geek term that means contrasting cuteness. It is defined by Moe that utilizes opposing themes together to create a visual kei effect where both themes are opposites but creates an opposites attract response.