Whoever's a regular consumer of anime/manga should know what the term means, and lately I've noticed that a lot of people list one of their reasons for being interested in such things is because they feature "moe" characters.
Now what I'd like to know is that when you are determining whether or not to look into a certain manga or anime series, is "moe" characters one of the major factors in your deciding point, and if it is, WHY is it that important to you?
If it isn't, then explain what other factors would be more important for you to make a decicion.
To begin, I'll say that no, moe characters is not something that important to me when making decicions on anime/manga series. While I cannot deny they are indeed cute, it isn't really something that would want to keep me reading/watching it.
I figure factors like a well written, engaging and thrilling plotline as well as unique and likeable characters are more important than such things. Also if something is able to make me laugh then it's instantly good in my book.
In summary, I feel that a work shouldn't be judged from the drawings and visuals we see on the pages/screen, but how we connect with the characters in the story and are able to feel like we are experiencing what they are experiencing. This is a factor that would keep me coming back to a series over and over.
Now what I'd like to know is that when you are determining whether or not to look into a certain manga or anime series, is "moe" characters one of the major factors in your deciding point, and if it is, WHY is it that important to you?
If it isn't, then explain what other factors would be more important for you to make a decicion.
To begin, I'll say that no, moe characters is not something that important to me when making decicions on anime/manga series. While I cannot deny they are indeed cute, it isn't really something that would want to keep me reading/watching it.
I figure factors like a well written, engaging and thrilling plotline as well as unique and likeable characters are more important than such things. Also if something is able to make me laugh then it's instantly good in my book.
In summary, I feel that a work shouldn't be judged from the drawings and visuals we see on the pages/screen, but how we connect with the characters in the story and are able to feel like we are experiencing what they are experiencing. This is a factor that would keep me coming back to a series over and over.