Front cover image for The Moé manifesto : an insider's look at the worlds of manga, anime, and gaming

The Moé manifesto : an insider's look at the worlds of manga, anime, and gaming

Patrick W. Galbraith (Author)
Devoted fans of Japanese anime, manga, and video games give us the term moé to refer to the sense of emotional attachment that they develop for their favorite characters. Characters like Suzumiya Haruhi have cult followings, and fans of Hatsune Miku, a "virtual idol", have made her one of the biggest stars in Japan today. Moé is one of the driving forces behind the success of Japanese anime and manga throughout the world

Print Book, English, 2014
Tuttle Publishing, Tokyo, 2014