Otaku
(おたく / オタク) is a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly
anime, manga, or video games.
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Akihabara Street, Tokyo, is well known for its otakus |
In Japan, this word refers to a fan of any particulary theme, topic or hobby. In Japan, the "otaku" word has a negative connotation and stereotypes.
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Cosplay Otaku |
In English, this word refers to an obsessed fan of anime/manga and/or Japanese culture in general.
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Young boy reading manga |