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
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
