Keep in mind an otaku is not a positive or endearing term in Japan. One shouldn't strive to be one either, it's cool to be passionate about anime/manga/cosplay/figures/etc. but for it to consume your life and you start staying indoors all the time, don't socialize and the sorts is not a good lifestyle. As people who are not Japanese, we romanticize...... reply
I mean I like anime and manga(mmm baby yaoi) yeah, but I'm also into dramas. Japanese, korean, chinese, taiwanese etc. Soooo...no?
I think your idea of otaku is a little unrealistic. Even someone who is a completely socially inept recluse will likely have an interest outside of anime. My question is are you? What prompted you to ask this question? reply
I think being an Otaku has nothing to do with ONLY watching anime. As an Otaku you can like so much more than just that, like games and stuff. As long as you don't become a weeaboo it's fine to like whatever you do. ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Personally, I really love anime and reading manga, but I'm not into Cosplay or Dramas, etc. I still really enjoy ja...... 2 reply
Yeah, it's fine, but in Japan Otaku means this: Otaku is also defined in Japan as a word that defines a person who has obsessive interests, and can apply to a wide variety of topics, including anime, manga, cosplay, collectibles and more. (http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/12/otaku-is-it-a-dirty-word/) Also, I've heard it's mostly shunned to be ...... reply
I was 100% otaku in middle school!
(middle school syndrome lolol)
But as I go to Year 9 (year 3 in middle school) kpop took me over xD
I still read manga, but I listen to kpop and watch their stuff more. reply
In love with Japan for almost 14 years I love Japanese architecture, language, history, scenery but I am not a fan of kawaiiness and squealed girls. Also I don't like jmusic
I really like read mangas and I do it everyday. I am also so into Seiyuu but when it comes to watching anime it's 2, 3 anime a year so I don't call myself an Otaku.
And someh...... reply
