Otaku Outside Japan
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@IntrovertShy (2780)
Marikina, Philippines
September 1, 2016 7:30am CST
I want to know the meaning of OTAKU. The man in the training center said that I am an OTAKU when he knew that I love anime. He also watched anime. I watched anime series like Monster anime, Naruto, Chobits, Special A, Getbackers, Voltes V and—its many to mention—haha. I was surprised when he called my name and said, “I heard that you are watching anime. I watch anime too. We are OTAKU.”
Huh?—Hehehe—All I know OTAKU means obsessed on something? I forgot the real meaning of OTAKU in Japan but, I do not know the meaning of OTAKU outside Japan. He said, OTAKU—We are OTAKU and I did not even know what OTAKU means for people who watch anime.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Sep 16
Otaku is Japan's derogatory term for some geek who is obsessed with Anime and games. In the western society it is a term for anime fans. Then there is the Weaboo.
Many Otakus and Weaboo will murder you if you said anime is cartoons. 
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@IntrovertShy (2780)
• Marikina, Philippines
1 Sep 16
Does Otaku in outside Japan derogatory too? Haha—or they are so proud being called Otaku?—hehe. I have noticed that some people claimed themselves as Otaku and they are so proud of it.
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Sep 16
@IntrovertShy people outside of Japan doesnt see it as deregatory. We now live in an era were nerd culture is cool. They self proclaim themselves as Otaku.
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@IntrovertShy (2780)
• Marikina, Philippines
1 Sep 16
Oh I see. Haha. So the person is Otaku if he knows a lot of anime. Well let me see—I just love watching anime. I love the Japan song from anime and that is all. I am not sure if I am Otaku, but I have watched many anime already. I have forgotten to watch any live action series—wahahaha—oopps.
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
6 Mar 17
I want to be Otaku too. I think I become Otaku now. I am looking for more Anime movies. I just watched Kimi No Nawa. Can you recommend some more? Great one's I guess. I need it for inspiration.
