// Disciplines
Fan Studies
6 topics
- Comparing Emotions Toward VTubers and Real Talents
How Do Emotions Toward VTubers Differ from Those Toward Real Talents?
Where are emotions toward VTubers the same as, and where do they differ from, emotions toward real talents (idols, actors, YouTubers, etc.)?…
- Fujoshi Culture
On Encountering Stories That Put Your Emotions into Words
'Stories that put your emotions into words' refers to those profound moments when a novel, manga, or piece of fanfiction articulates feeling…
- Fujoshi Culture
How to Accept the End of a Favorite Work
The question 'How to accept the end of a favorite work?' is an extremely practical and emotional one in fujoshi culture. When a BL work, ani…
- VTuber Identity and Anonymity
The Meaning of the Phrase 'There Is No One Inside'
The phrase 'there is no one inside' is one of the most iconic expressions in VTuber culture. It declares that the character (avatar) being s…
- Fujoshi Culture
Where Does the Sadness from Changing One's Favorites Come From?
For fujoshi, 'favorites' are not merely hobbies but mirrors that reflect one's emotions and values. The sadness that arises when moving away…
- 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…