Moegaku
Encyclopedia
is a series of English language study adventure game
s for PC
and PSP
developed by Studio Sagittarius. Based on the concept that was made popular by the Moetan series of English wordbooks, it tries to spark the interest of the player for language-learning with cute, moe characters and a setting that should feel familiar to otaku
.
Enhanced version of the game included idiom card, audio CD, metal charm pen.
In January 2008, it was adapted into the television show Moegaku★5. It aired on BS Fuji
Monday-Friday, and was hosted by well-known seiyū
Aya Hirano
.
s, by chanting in English to cast spells. Unfortunately, Moe's English was poor. However, Emily was willing to train Moe with English. In order for Moe and Akira to study together, Moe must prepare for the final battle taking place 50 days later.
Japan Sofmap order came with telephone card.
Taiwan version included Tukishima Moe's Love White Book (月島萌的戀愛白皮書) novel.
The series further the original concept by expanded language study to include Korean, Spanish, Chinese, and French.
Each 15-episode was structured to include 7-minute animation segment and total of 4.5 minutes for live action segment. Live action segment features cast members of the series, and tutorials.
The weekly schedule was arranged to broadcast English, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, and French-themed episodes in Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, respectively. A marathon run of 5 episodes took place on Sunday.
with the help of Lulue. Her duty is to protect Akihabara
, the source of moe energy, from falling into the evil hands.
Adventure game
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s for PC
IBM PC compatible
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and PSP
PlayStation Portable
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developed by Studio Sagittarius. Based on the concept that was made popular by the Moetan series of English wordbooks, it tries to spark the interest of the player for language-learning with cute, moe characters and a setting that should feel familiar to otaku
Otaku
is a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga or video games.- Etymology :Otaku is derived from a Japanese term for another's house or family , which is also used as an honorific second-person pronoun...
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Enhanced version of the game included idiom card, audio CD, metal charm pen.
In January 2008, it was adapted into the television show Moegaku★5. It aired on BS Fuji
Fuji Television
is a Japanese television station based in Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, also known as or CX, based on the station's callsign "JOCX-DTV". It is the flagship station of the Fuji News Network and the ....
Monday-Friday, and was hosted by well-known seiyū
Seiyu
Voice acting in Japan has far greater prominence than in most other countries. Japan's large animation industry produces 60% of the animated series in the world; as a result, Japanese voice actors, or , are able to achieve fame on a national and international level.Besides acting as narrators and...
Aya Hirano
Aya Hirano
from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese voice actress and J-pop singer who has had roles in several anime, visual novels, and TV commercials in Japan. She was contracted to Space Craft Produce, a branch of the Space Craft Group, for her voice acting career, and for her singing career,...
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Story
One day, Kyoka Akira told Tukishima Moe he would study in United States. Although Moe wanted Akira to stay Moe had poor English skill. Responding to Moe's wish Lulue appeared to help Moe. Using the transformation item given by Megamisama, she must battle against rival magical girlMagical girl
belong to a sub-genre of Japanese fantasy anime and manga. Magical girl stories feature young girls with superhuman abilities, forced to fight evil and to protect the Earth. They often possess a secret identity, although the name can just refer to young girls who follow a plotline involving magic...
s, by chanting in English to cast spells. Unfortunately, Moe's English was poor. However, Emily was willing to train Moe with English. In order for Moe and Akira to study together, Moe must prepare for the final battle taking place 50 days later.
Game play
The game uses branched story in the adventure mode. Everyday Moe was taught how to cast spell using English chants. In every 10 days, a quiz appears. The success of English tests affect the endings.Motto, Moegaku
It is the enhanced version of the 2005 PC game. New features include:- Video game debut of Megamisama.
- Transformation scene is added.
- 30 bonus sample questions, for a total 100.
- Adjustable difficulty.
- Windows Vista support.
Japan Sofmap order came with telephone card.
Taiwan version included Tukishima Moe's Love White Book (月島萌的戀愛白皮書) novel.
Moegaku★5
A television series based on the video game was produced, titled Moegaku★5. The 5 came from the use of 5 languages and its 5 PM broadcast schedule.The series further the original concept by expanded language study to include Korean, Spanish, Chinese, and French.
Each 15-episode was structured to include 7-minute animation segment and total of 4.5 minutes for live action segment. Live action segment features cast members of the series, and tutorials.
The weekly schedule was arranged to broadcast English, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, and French-themed episodes in Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, respectively. A marathon run of 5 episodes took place on Sunday.
Story
A Tokyo school girl named Tukishima Moe obtains the ability of becoming a magical girlMagical girl
belong to a sub-genre of Japanese fantasy anime and manga. Magical girl stories feature young girls with superhuman abilities, forced to fight evil and to protect the Earth. They often possess a secret identity, although the name can just refer to young girls who follow a plotline involving magic...
with the help of Lulue. Her duty is to protect Akihabara
Akihabara
, also known as , is an area of Tokyo, Japan. It is located less than five minutes by rail from Tokyo Station. Its name is frequently shortened to in Japan...
, the source of moe energy, from falling into the evil hands.
Characters
- Tukishima Moe - Ouka high school 2nd year student.
- Lulue - Moe's guardian.
- Mush - In TV series, Mush was banished from magical kingdom, and decided to seek revenge using the energy in Akibahara. Mush turned Kaori into magical girl as part of the plan.
- Emily - An American UCLA student. She relied on animation and video game to study Japanese.
- Kyoka Kaori - Seirei high school 2nd year student. She became a magical girl when Mush discovered her, and became Moe's nemesis.
- Orishima Yuzu - Ouka high school 2nd year student and Moe's friend.
- Senna Mayu - Ouka high school 2nd year student and Moe's friend. In TV series, she first appeared in episode 7.
- Kamishima Madoka - English teacher.
- Kyoka Akira -
TV series characters
- Megamisama - The goddess that bestowed power to Moe.
- American otaku
- Korean otaku
- Spain otaku
- Chinese otaku
- French otaku