Elderly Japanese

Live Door reports that there are many over 50's in Japan that are into all things moe.
Akiba Blog spots a man who looks like hes over 50 looking at some moesome/eroge mags in akiba including MC Akushizu that you see pictured above.
As for me - I have no idea how long I will be interested in moe girlies but reckon its going to be for many years to come - currently 35.
Does anybody reckon they are the oldest person here who is into moe? And do you think you will ever give up on the moe girlies?
Speaking of moesome mags - this looks interesting - possibly educational.
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DSL Tech Support T____T, Kita-Kon Chairman
http://www.kita-kon.org
I'm currently 19 so the fact that i might one day give up on moe or even anime hasn't really dawned on me yet. After giving it a few minutes of thought I don't think i will ever give up on moe so long as i live.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
I dont wanna give up on moe for years to come. nuff said.
FMA fangirl
XD horny old guy, thats a milk-out-the-nose thing
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
I dont see anything wrong with it, If you are into them now why not at an older age? Its a hobby in a sense right?
Otaku and hikikomori
and he IS above 18 btw
Fashion student/ 引き篭もり
lololo
freelancer, Spanglish speaker
http://www.changolion.com
moe girls can be like a drug. The oldest person that i know who is into moe was 40~45
The Sword of Magus
http://daichouginga.blogspot.com/
Well, those elderly are still guys so it's still natural. For me, I don't really know. Maybe up until I die. ^^
FMA fangirl
ya, thats understandable, and with some anime genres directed to an older audience it's not surprizing
*cough* lollicon *cough*
DSL Tech Support T____T, Kita-Kon Chairman
http://www.kita-kon.org
I don't think lolicon is directed at any audience in particular...
FMA fangirl
it's directed to an older male audience (e.x. Kodomo no Jikan is very lollicon)
大がくせい
It not the loli but the deep of the story that make Kodomo no Jikan a manga more toward adult then younger person. Sure, at first sight it very loli-ish but has you watch the story unfold you see the it much more deep then that.
Graphic Designer
I'm 28, and I love moe stuff. I really doubt that I'll change any time soon.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Ditto on the age and the opinion.
ANIME 4 LIFE!
turning 33 in few days, still like moe and gundams. lol
both in different ways mind you. ^^;
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
moe for display and Gundams for recreational exercise fun?
DSL Tech Support T____T, Kita-Kon Chairman
http://www.kita-kon.org
I wish i could use a Gundam at the gym XD
some folks might dispute that,
Gundams for display moe for recreational exercise fun? ^^;
NEET
XD lol. Agreed, Marvin.
Artist (Check my website)
http://www.freewebs.com/topperception
I second this ^^
C. Engineering Student
http://otaku.baywords.com
Someday I'll be 56 and still in anime. I hope it's still around then. Maybe by then we'll have holodecks with 2D girlies.
大がくせい
That'd be so awesome. The wish for a personal harem would finally be fulfilled for all Otaku. XD
大がくせい
Well, I'm currently 24, been into anime(and moe girl) for...I don't know...maybe 10~12 years? Well, I don't really expect to loose interest any time soon. So, that make me neither the oldest nor the youngest to have interest in moe, might even be somewhat average? <<;
Student
Only time will tell:)
Anime Store Owner/Otaku
http://otakumitsukai.com
Well I'm not really into moe girls. but my b/f is. I have a feeling he will be into moe for a loooooooooong time. I can picture him as a perverted old man LMAO
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://immalion.com
When I'm 258, I'll look like a 18 year old, and I'll have my own Chii.
Game Development Student.
<--- 17 :D so i've got a good excuse :D
Ork Warlord
Actually I`m 28, and not only for 2-D girls, figures, games, anime,I think never be bored of aaall this!! No matter you age, you are too old for something when you think you are too old for it.
Mind Navigator
http://xenoprobia.blogspot.com
Well, I'm turning 39 next month, though I wouldn't look at any moe/eroge mags. Likely because I don't really look at mags of any kind. Internet rules my soul. It's sad really, but as long as my wisdom and dreams are cleansed of thirst, I'll leave reality to the gray.
IT Crowd
damn! I was hoping to be the oldest to post to this thread. You beat me by 11 months ^^;;
I think I'll be into all things moe for a long while yet...
Geek Liaison
http://www.thegeekreview.com
Well I got him beat. I turned 39 six months ago.
???Confused???
I'm still in my early twenties so I have a long way to go, but since the internet exists there's no real need to pick up a mag...
大がくせい
Not even the free goodies that might come with it? Like the free Nogizaka Haruka oppai mouse from this article of Danny? http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/7070/Nogizaka+Haruka.html
大がくせい
Sorry, wanted to meant "Oppai mouse pad".
College Student
http://nategreene.wordpress.com/
I'm 22 so I'm certainly not the oldest.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Just turned 19 today (a couple hours ago, actually), and I have to say that I have no idea how long I'll be interested.
I *do* know I used to be into something so much I swore I would be until the day I die...and now I couldn't care less. So I'm well aware that I might lose interest at some point, and until then I'll just go with the flow. :P If I end up 50 and still interested, cool. If not, whatever.
流浪人
Happy B-day! ^_^
NEET
Happy Birthday, litokid. May your wishes come true.
student
Happy Birthday! :)
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
^^ Thanks, guys!
流浪人
32, and haven't lost interest, yet...^^
Experiment volunteer for social dysfunctionality
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
err.. I can't imagine myself oogling at moe by the time i'm over 40.
All round good guy and musician
Then you have a terrible imagination!!
I'm in my 50s (yes, honestly, I'm that old ^_^) and have enjoyed the genre since school! Although magazines are out of my reach, the internet provides me with my reading material and the odd anime series.
Perhaps 'odd' is the right word for me?
of course not! you are not odd, old maybe but not odd. ^^ just teasing dude. but honestly as long as it makes you happy, go for it. ^^
Computer Tech. / Graphic Design
http://reikukan.jimdo.com/
I'll be 23 in 5 days and I bet we will still be discussing this in a far... far away galax... err future =P
Nah I don't think this is something one loses interest.
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Denying one's desire is like denying your existence.
In my opinion, as long as it can bring a smile to your life then dont hesitate on such matter.
NEET
It's unlikely to find this kind of mag in where I'm from. But I get my share of moe stuff from the world wide web. It's never too young or too old to like something(as long as it's not against the law) I'm 22 and not giving up anytime soon.
Videogame Magazine Editor
http://www.gamerslitterbox.com
26 years old and still liking anime. I've been liking anime and manga since I was younger and I don't think I'll ever grow out of it.
Videogame Magazine Editor
http://www.gamerslitterbox.com
Also is that a new Hatsu Inu compilation? VERY WANT
SMS隊所属
http://lightofthedawn.wordpress.com
when i first look at the pictures, i laughed..
now that it is mentioned.. i think someday i might be the one in the photos >_<
http://tenori-taiga.blogspot.com/
the older generation otaku have what I call an acquired taste (albeit Im not that young anymore myself)
they like stuff like the original gundam even though they own the film on 8track, beta, VHS LD, MD, DVD, DVD remastered and soon to be bluray?
A newer show, though, Rosario and Vampire seems to be very popular with the older group. just plain old school ecchi appeal, I guess.
Programmer/IT/Student
http://wickedotaku.blogspot.com/
Although I'm only 19 right now, I highly, highly doubt I will ever give up anime and general moe things. I can't wait till I' older and make enough money that I can buy pretty much any figures, anime, manga, or mags that I want. ^^
University Student
http://plurk.com/Fuyumachi/invite
Still young, but i will not give up.. At least for animes :D
Night Stalker
http://myspace.com/Jaycolina_02
Well its not a bad habit... i just turn 24 right now ...gotta stop it ...Nahhhh!!! as long as i live ill continue to support & like moe stuff its what keeps me happy
Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
Superior oyaji is Superior
He's got more balls than i would ever have
lolinapper
http://otakai.ipbfree.com/index.php?act=home
I'd probably grow old and still watch hentai.lol.
Web Developer (i.e. Otaku)
http://www.brettb.com/TravelLog.Tokyo.asp
Nothing wrong with that. Who wants to look at granny-con.
Engineering Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
I'm only 17 so I'd say that it will last for a long time more.
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
This old man right here... he is a true idol to young otakus everywhere!
I might still enjoy everything moe even when I'm old. I might even teach my son and his son to like anime XD
living la vida loca ^^
http://noisen.com/photomavincz
It's fuel for life. In france nothing is changing, it's not a secret for everyone but everyone is bluching when something like that hapened :)
Student
I don't think age matters in this kind of stuff.
student
Agreed, you can like cute things at any age.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aseps/
i still 24 and i not thinking in give up so that soon!
working to pay for figures etc.
http://spacejunq.deviantart.com/
I beat all of you - I'm 49 and I love this stuff!
SUPER OTAKU, manga-ka, Illustrator, Domon Kasshu fanboy, Konata's male half, Megas XLR fanboy
SWEET!!
Bon Vivant
Damn, 47 here. I've always been a fan of cute. The ecchi stuff and the eroge, maybe not so much, but I do like romance-comedy type animes and I have a respectable figure collection. That's not to say that I don't have other hobbies. I'm into photography and dirt-biking as well. Heck, this is your one and only life that's happening right now. It's best to enjoy what you like. I do, with no regrets.
I'll live with Moe....I'll die with Moe
SUPER OTAKU, manga-ka, Illustrator, Domon Kasshu fanboy, Konata's male half, Megas XLR fanboy
I'll love anime/manga/games until I DIE!!!
pervert
being into girls means that a man is healthy
Game Designer
http://toratohora.blogspot.com/
Moe is rejuvenation potion !!!
more forever~
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
I fly the flag of moe... and will continue even after I'm dead. XD It's time Hell learnt how to be really hot.
Student
http://www.desangel.blogspot.com
I will not give up on MOE!!!!^.^ .Although still unknown, but i wish I would love moe as long as I live ^.^
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Turning 26 in a couple months, been in love (obsessed) with this world since 1993 (Ghost in the Shell manga during 5th grade), so that's 15~ years so far.
Anime is the bright fire of my soul, Manga its kindling, Moe one of its gleaming rays of light.
萌え, モエ, もえ, Moe Forever, believe me =)
Working in a supermarket T0T
http://dutchotaku.blogspot.com
Im 18 years old but cant imagine turning older then 30 and still liking it.
I just wish there is a certain point in my life where i actually grow up or something...
On the other hand, it's fun while it lasts but being an otaku gets you a bad name as of lately.
Thus in my opinion being an otaku of this generation is diffrent then for example 10 years ago where anime was still being made by hard work and paint and not being mass produced.
The point im trying to make is that anime made 10 years from now will probarbly also totally diffrent and thus saying i would like it forever would be a wierd statement.
It happened to me before with videogames so i can imagine it happening again with anime.
Day Dream Project
I think we all are destined to be called "DOM" by all the young fellas later...
DOM: Dirty Old Man. XD
Yeah i dun give a shit.
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
So at what age would one be considered an official DOM? There has to be an age limit for these sort of things, right?
you are a DOM if you are
60 and like 30+ year old women
or 50 and like 20+ year old women
or 30 and like 15-20 year old girls.
or 18 and like 10-15 year old girls.
The Sword of Magus
http://daichouginga.blogspot.com/
So, am I considered as a DOM or as a lolicon? xD j/k
Day Dream Project
You are DOM especially when you wear a Gold Rado watch XD...
Day Dream Project
I think it starts around 40... and appearance factors a lot...
If you look cool and stay cool, you will avoid DOM title... The most they will call you "uncle" only... XD
Seeing red!!!
This is what happens if you get addicted to moe!!!
NEET
24 and still kicking, doubt i'll ever stop:)
Day Dream Project
Until you being called a DOM...
But i think it still wont deter you heh... They are just too MOE... XD
NEET
lmao, probably won't^^
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
http://kenjiharima.blogspot.com/
NEVER LOOSE MOE.
http://1the-negative-faith.org/
no age for moe things
Otaku, Animation Major
http://xlhaseolx.deviantart.com/
17 right now and moe is awesome for me. Dunno how long I'll be into it but I hope it's forever. ^_^
http://cscentrl.com
Otakus do age, but MOE is immortal.
http://cscentrl.com
Otakus do age, but MOE is immortal.
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
LOL
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
U haven't even reached 20 yet and I hope I'll continue loving anime till the day I die...
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Whenever I go to Comiket, I see bunch of old looking people there, it's not a rare sight to see. Then I wonder how long until I would give up anime/moe/ero stuffs etc. It pains me to even think that but I know once day I have to... Only solution to this is be like Danny and make your hobby into your job perhaps ^^;
Programmer
http://knime.wordpress.com
I gave up and I'm currently 25. ^^
Not really into cute anime/manga style girls doing erotic stuff so I'll never know. I love that style of art but yeah...I prefer real life women when it comes to that kind of thing. Speaking of eroge and whatnot, when it comes to doujinshi, what is the ratio of non-sexual content and just flat out fan fiction to the hentai, yuri, yaoi, etc when you go into the stores and conventions?
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
I would say 70% hentai, 10% yaoi and then rest. That's sort of ratio I see from Comic Market and etc.
Taekwondo Instructor/Soldier
Well, people are people no matter where you go. I'm not a bit surprised. I'd be suprised if men in Japan weren't interested.
Family IT guy ...yes, NEET.
Hmm.. It won't be anytime soon ;D
If I ever will in the future, I wonder what will happen to my figurines?
Wanderer of the Mist
http://hangmen13.16ops.com/
21 this year, but I got a strange feeling that I'll be into this hobby for many years to come. Heck, I may end up as the first generation of my family to embrace the "otaku parents, otaku children" concept.
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/
I'm 19 and I still love moe! ^^
Always will!
Student, Otaku
I'll be otaku forever asd
incompetent Eagle Driver
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
It's ok~ Let grandpa enjoy the last day's of his life ~
I dunno, maybe when i'm 30 i'd give up on anime and be playing civil aviation sims seriously.
Then again Soujiro Izumi is old isn't he?
Maybe it wouldn't be bad to be a Moe lover dad XD
student / NEET
meh, i won't stop looking/ loving moe even when i'm old
i'll teach my kid to love moe when i have him/her
Professional Student
In the future,some of us will eventually be like this as a big bunch of otakus age :)
Fashion student/ 引き篭もり
but its rather disappointing how many poeple lose their interest and stop watching anime. but it would be pretty funny to see 1000s of old guys at comiket ^^
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
I'm 23 and have been into moe girls since 1995. Don't think I'll stop any time soon and I don't think its wrong for older guys to like this hobby too.
I have seen quite a few older guys in America and Japan who are into moe girls as well. Especially in the adult sections, not that theres anything wrong with that.
Otaku/Lolicon/Student and future teacher
I never stop liking moe.
Gundam Meister
18 this year and never planned to give up on anime for the rest of my life(probably). Planning to brainwashed my son/daughter with anime and all sorts of moe thingy if I ever get one in the future(currently brainwashing my 7 year old brother with Gundam 00 and Japanese RPG).
Grocery Store Clerk
Glad to see the elderly are into it too.
studying comp studies
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
yeah and by the way what IS moe?
still trying to figure it out...
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
never going to lose interest in moe, and im planning to live LONG.
System Integrator, IT/ITC Expert
http://www.digitalanime.com.br
I see no problem, I'll be 39 in 6 months, and I like to see those thing once in a while, they are cute, good art, and besides, this exists since ancient times.
90's F1 Afficionate and Anti-Otaku
http://www.livestream.com/f1action
How 'bout Jackie Stewart, or Juan Manuel Fangio
Student and Writer
For a while now I have been concerned with how long I will like the Moe girl... As I get older and all. Personally... I hope that it'll never happen for it is infused with the ideal of youthful energy. But imagining myself 90 years old clinging to a newly released moe filled manga makes me hope I'll at least look youthful myself.
Decepticon Boss/Pokemon Master
i could make a really bad joke that would make danny kick me off the site but i wont..................(yet)