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Buy and Register Your .MOE Domain Today

Check .MOE domain availability for anime, manga, games, cosplay, fan communities, artists, hobby projects, or creative portfolios. Register one memorable name, compare multiple ideas, or transfer an existing .MOE domain to NiceNIC.

.moe
Market $47.99 $31.99 first year
Basic $30.99 3% off
Super $30.39 5% off
VIP $29.99 6% off

Managing several creator, character, or community names? Review NiceNIC reseller options for bulk and account-level workflows.

Why choose NiceNIC for .MOE

Creative communities need memorable domain control.

A .MOE domain can connect a creator, character project, fan community, art portfolio, or pop-culture brand with a distinctive web address. NiceNIC supports registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, bulk management, and reseller workflows.

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Crypto Payment Support

Add funds and pay for domain services using supported crypto options such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. Automated crypto deposit recording helps account balances update quickly after successful confirmation, with no extra NiceNIC processing fee for automated deposits.

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Real Human Support

NiceNIC provides real human support, not only scripted replies. Our team can review your domain needs, explain practical options, and give account-level, transfer, bulk registration, and reseller suggestions to help your domain business grow.

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Fair Abuse Review Process

NiceNIC does not take arbitrary action against domains. Abuse reports are reviewed based on available evidence, policies, and registry requirements, with domain owners guided to review, fix, or explain reported issues where appropriate.

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2,500+ Domain Extensions

Manage .MOE together with 2,500+ domain extensions from one NiceNIC account, including country-code, generic, and new domain extensions. This helps businesses, investors, and resellers build global domain coverage more efficiently.

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47+ Website Languages

NiceNIC supports 47+ website languages, creating a multilingual registrar experience for international users and teams. This makes domain registration, renewal, transfer, account management, and support easier across different markets.

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Reseller API for Domain Services

For hosting providers, agencies, platforms, and domain resellers, NiceNIC supports reseller API access for domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, account-level pricing, and custom nameserver services.

.MOE Market Intelligence · Q1 2026

.MOE gives Japanese pop-culture projects a distinctive identity.

The .MOE extension is operated by Interlink Systems Innovation Institute K.K. and has been available since 2014. The official registry positions it for anime, manga, games, idols, cosplay, artists, hobbyists, content creators, and anyone who wants a memorable creative address.

📊 .MOE registrations 16.8K

Current DomainTools public count snapshot.

📈 Share of new gTLDs <0.1%

A focused culture and creator namespace within the wider new-gTLD market.

🌐 Interlink-operated TLD 2014

Entered the root in 2014 and remains open to users worldwide.

Q1 2026 TLD Market Distribution

This chart places .MOE within the wider domain market using DNIB Q1 2026 figures and a current public .MOE count snapshot.

.MOE16.8K
ccTLDs146.3M
Other New gTLDs49.6M
Established gTLDs196.6M
Source note: DNIB Q1 2026 market figures and DomainTools public TLD count data. Values are rounded and visually scaled for customer education.

Why .MOE works for creators and fan communities

It gives pop-culture projects an instantly recognizable identity.

Clear cultural meaning

The word “moe” is strongly associated with affection for anime, manga, game characters, idols, cosplay, and related creative culture.

Open to more than fan sites

The official registry welcomes artists, developers, clubs, hobbyists, creators, portfolios, personal sites, and branded projects.

Flexible for websites and links

A .MOE name can host a full site, support email, redirect to a channel or social profile, or serve as a short memorable creator link.

.MOE Registration Count Snapshot Through 2026

Selected Japan, fan, and entertainment-related extensions are compared using one DomainTools public count snapshot.

.TOKYO
90.0K
.MOE
16.8K
.FANS
8.9K
.FAN
8.3K
.GAME
7.9K
Source note: DomainTools public TLD count snapshot. All bars use the same source and counting approach; values are rounded for customer education.

Public Premium .MOE Domain Sales Examples

Public .MOE resale records with fully confirmed prices are limited, but short character names, creator identities, fan-community names, and Japanese pop-culture terms can still offer strong practical value.

Source note: Buyer value for .MOE is usually driven by cultural relevance, creator identity, memorable naming, community recognition, and long-term use across websites, email, and social links.
Choose the right .MOE service

Different creative projects need different .MOE workflows.

Choose the registration, DNS, transfer, bulk, or reseller setup that fits the creator, community, studio, or platform.

For artists and creators

Build a portfolio or personal home for illustrations, animation, character work, music, cosplay, or creator updates.

  • Match a creator or pen name
  • Connect portfolio and social links
  • Protect renewal access

For fan communities

Create a recognizable address for clubs, forums, event groups, fan projects, reviews, and community resources.

  • Choose a community-led name
  • Plan moderation and ownership
  • Use reliable DNS and email

For games and character projects

Launch a campaign site, character page, indie game hub, visual novel project, or merchandise community.

  • Match the title or character
  • Coordinate launch redirects
  • Keep brand rights in mind

For platforms and resellers

Search and manage multiple creator, community, and client names through supported bulk and API workflows.

  • Compare names in bulk
  • Coordinate client transfers
  • Use reseller API services
Domain transfer

Move .MOE domains to a registrar built for safe domain management.

If you already own .MOE domains elsewhere, transfer decisions should not be based only on one renewal invoice. Check transfer eligibility, ownership access, billing reliability, support response time, API needs, and long-term domain management.

1 Unlock the domainConfirm the domain is not transfer-locked at the current registrar.
2 Get the Auth Code / EPP codeRequest the authorization code from the current registrar before starting the transfer.
3 Submit the transfer through NiceNICStart the transfer, complete payment, and monitor transfer approval status.
Bulk domain registration

Search and register multiple .MOE domains.

Paste multiple .MOE names, remove duplicates, review the count, and continue to bulk registration. This is useful for domain investors, brand teams, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.

Enter domains or brand keywords

Enter one name per line, with or without .MOE. The tool removes duplicates and prepares a clean list for bulk registration.

Reseller API

Add domain registration to your own platform.

If your business sells hosting, websites, SaaS, agency services, or brand protection packages, NiceNIC reseller APIs can support domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, and account management.

Automated registration: create domain orders from your own platform.
Renewal operations: reduce manual follow-up and missed renewal risk.
Custom name servers: support branded hosting and DNS operations.
Wholesale structure: build margin with a registrar relationship designed for recurring operations.
# NiceNIC API v2 endpoint
# Applies to supported domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, ccTLDs, and new gTLDs
https://api.nicenic.net/v2/

# Required headers
Authorization: username:api_secret
Content-Type: application/json

# Check domain availability across multiple extensions
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=check&domains=example.com,example.net,mybrand.org" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Get registration / renewal / transfer pricing for any supported extension
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=get_price&domain=example.com&type=register&year=1" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Change the domain value to query another TLD:
# example.com, example.net, example.org, example.ai, example.co

# Standard response format
{
  "code": 0,
  "msg": "success",
  "data": {}
}

Questions before you register or transfer a .MOE?

Short answers for creators and communities checking .MOE meaning, availability, DNS, transfer, renewal, bulk search, or API support.

What does .MOE mean and who operates the extension?

.MOE is a generic top-level domain operated by Interlink Systems Innovation Institute K.K. The word is rooted in Japanese pop culture and is commonly associated with affection for anime, manga, games, idols, cosplay, and fictional characters.

Who can register a .MOE domain?

The official registry states that anyone can use a .MOE domain. Registration is not limited to Japanese residents or certified fan organizations, although names must still comply with registry, registrar, trademark, and applicable legal requirements.

What projects are a good fit for .MOE?

Anime and manga communities, artists, cosplayers, game developers, character projects, idol pages, fan clubs, creative portfolios, hobby sites, and content channels can all use .MOE when the name matches the intended audience.

Can I use .MOE for email or redirect it to a social profile?

Yes. A .MOE domain can be used for a website and email, or configured as a redirect to a video channel, social profile, portfolio, store, or link page.

Are some .MOE names priced as premium domains?

Yes. The registry has released premium .MOE names, so a short or highly desirable term may have a higher registration or renewal price than a standard name. Review the displayed price before completing an order.

Can I transfer a .MOE domain to NiceNIC?

Yes, when the name is eligible under standard gTLD transfer rules. Unlock it, obtain the authorization code, and submit the request through the NiceNIC transfer page.

What DNS setup is useful for a creator or community site?

Use stable nameservers, HTTPS-enabled hosting, valid email records, and recovery access controlled by the project owner. Add DNSSEC when supported and document who can change DNS before giving access to collaborators.

Can I compare several creator or character names before registering?

Yes. Use the availability search for one name or prepare creator, title, character, club, and project variations in the bulk registration section.

Can a platform automate .MOE registration and management?

NiceNIC provides a reseller API for supported registration, renewal, DNS, transfer, and portfolio workflows used by creator platforms, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.

Secure the .MOE name before someone else does.

Register a new .MOE, transfer an existing domain, or upgrade your account level for bulk registration and reseller API use.

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