Historia Reiss started as a "moe" character but evolved into a dominant role, subverting typical anime tropes. Despite her self-hatred, Historia shows genuine kindness, opening an orphanage and ...

Moe characters cater to a predominantly male audience and often perpetuate a harmful way of depicting women as sexualized objects, infamous as the "male-gaze." In the study, ...

“Moe characters have big faces and round eyes—the kind of face that science tells us triggers a prosocial reaction,” Galbraith added. “When you transform a subject into a cute character ...

“Moe” than just advertisement: Reflections on the use of anime characters for tourism promotion. Doshisha University. Journal International Journal of Cultural Studies DOI 10.1177 ...