Moe (slang)
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Moe , sometimes romanized as moé or moe' in English, is a Japanese word that refers to feelings of strong affection mainly towards characters in anime, manga, video games, and other media directed at the otaku market. Moe, however, has also gained usage to refer to feelings of affection towards any subject.
Some commercial moe characters: (left to right) Chieru Kio, Ibuka Kimori, Monami Gentsuki, Mairu Hyaku, Kokoro Shirogane
Otaku
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Otaku is a Japanese word that describes people with consuming interests, particularly in anime, manga, video games, or computers. Its contemporary use originated with a 1983 essay by Akio Nakamori in Manga Burikko.
The Akihabara neighborhood of Tokyo, a popular gathering site for otaku
An otaku room after the 3.11 Earthquake
A Nissan March featuring Hinagiku Katsura from the manga series Hayate the Combat Butler
Girls und Panzer cosplayers take photos in the itasha exhibition area of the doujinshi convention.