The Moe Manifesto

“Moe is a hall of mirrors in a cultural fun palace; a twist in the psyche; an etymological thicket; and a sometimes controversial social phenomenon. I can’t image a better guide to the moe world than scholar Patrick W. Galbraith, with his lavishly illustrated, interview-based book.” –Frederik L. Schodt, author of Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics“Galbraith has crafted the most definitive moe treatise to date.” –Brian Ashcraft, author of Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential“What exactly is moe? Galbraith takes a fascinating look into all the elements that make up this word through in-depth interviews and character analysis.” –Danny Choo, blog

Patrick W. Galbraith specializes in Japanese popular culture and writes regular columns for Metropolis Magazine. He is the author of The Otaku Encyclopedia. His writing has also appeared in Akiba Today, Akibanana, and the Journal of Japanese Studies.