The Ethics of Affect

Focusing on the Akihabara neighborhood in Tokyo, this book examines the complex interactions between producers, players, and critics of bish jo games, which feature manga/anime-style characters often involved in explicit content. It addresses legal and ethical debates surrounding the portrayal of these characters, particularly concerning underage sexualization. By exploring how gamers navigate the boundaries between fiction and reality, the book reveals how these interactions foster a unique form of ethics, highlighting the significance of relationships with both fictional and real entities in contemporary society.