// Disciplines
Emotion Studies
6 topics
- Fujoshi Culture
The Meaning of Immersing in Creative Works Late at Night
The act of immersing oneself in creative works (BL works or secondary creation) late at night is not mere time-killing or escapism from real…
- Fujoshi Culture
Where Does the Passion for Creation Come From Within Oneself?
In fujoshi culture, many people pour passion into creative activities such as secondary creation, writing impressions, or drawing. This ques…
- Fujoshi Culture
The Reason the Word 'Tōi' (Precious) Was Born
The word 'tōi' (尊い) emerged in fujoshi culture as a unique slang to express the pure, untouchable affection and emotion felt toward specific…
- Fujoshi Culture
Are Emotions Toward Characters the Same as Emotions Toward Real People?
In fujoshi culture, people often feel love, jealousy, sadness, and joy toward 2D characters just like toward real humans. This question asks…
- Fujoshi Culture
What Happens When You Deeply Empathize with Another's Creation?
When we deeply empathize with another's creation (novels, manga, secondary works, etc.), what is happening inside us? Identification with ch…
- Fujoshi Culture
How Does Having Something You Love Support a Person?
'How does having something you love support a person?' asks how, in fujoshi culture, having an 'oshi,' a favorite work, relationship, or com…