Citations:meganekko

English citations of meganekko

Noun: "(Japanese media) a female fictional character whose charm or attractiveness derives largely from wearing glasses" edit

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2004 November 29, Rob Kelk, “Re: Anime genres? (was Re: Anime that every fan should watch?)”, in rec.arts.anime.misc‎^[1] (Usenet):
Oh... Then I've have to find somebody who's be willing to get me a less-than-full-body shot of her, like the ones I have of five other meganekko who wear pince-nez: […]
2004 December 11, Jim diGriz, “FMA/ROD? Possible Spoilers.”, in rec.arts.anime.misc‎^[2] (Usenet):
Her house seems to have enough books for her to qualify as an honourary paper sister! And she's a meganekko as well!
2005 January 11, Elf M. Sternberg, “Meganekko Shion Uzuki!”, in rec.arts.anime.misc‎^[3] (Usenet):
I'm much more looking forward to Starship Operators (which has a few meganekko too, I see).
2006 February 17, Abraham Evangelista, “Kagihime after 5. Some questions, some spoilers.”, in rec.arts.anime.misc‎^[4] (Usenet):
There's at least two meganekko, and plenty of busty ladies.
2006 March 31, Gerardo Campos, “First Meganekko with main role”, in rec.arts.anime.misc‎^[5] (Usenet):
Does any one knows^[sic] which is the first time a meganekko is^[sic] assigned a main lead or a prominent role?
2006 May 2, The Eternal Lost Lurker [username], “Just started Haruhi...”, in rec.arts.anime.misc‎^[6] (Usenet):
Anyway, so far, really, my favourite character is Yuki. Bonus points when we find out in the second episode she's a meganekko.
2006 November 1, Rob Kelk, “Re: New Release - Kirameki Project”, in rec.arts.anime.misc‎^[7] (Usenet):
Hmmmmm... That's the second series I know of with a not-quite-sane meganekko inventor named Kana (the other being "Happy Lesson")... Is there some cultural element or in-joke I'm missing, or is this just a coincidence?
2012, Dani Cavallaro, Kyoto Animation: A Critical Study and Filmography, McFarland & Company (2012), →ISBN, page 126:
Airheaded and delectably gauche, Miyuki stands out as a classic incarnation of the meganekko— namely, as noted, the moe type whose charm derives largely from the wearing of glasses—while also appearing to have a soothing effect on those around her by virtue of her sheer presence.