A Clear Guide to Japanese Otaku Culture
A Clear Guide to Japanese Otaku Culture What is "Otaku"? Otaku refers to people with a strong interest or passion for specific hobbies, mainly anime, manga, and games, but also extending to trains, figures, idols, and more. In Japan , it means "enthusiastic hobbyist," but it once had a negative connotation. Recently, it has gained a more positive image. Main Elements of Otaku Culture Anime: Video works with a unique Japanese style, loved by fans worldwide. Famous examples include Dragon Ball and Attack on Titan . Manga: Japanese comic culture. Masterpieces like Demon Slayer and One Piece are well-known. Cosplay: A hobby of dressing up as anime or game characters, thriving at events like Comiket. Figures & Merchandise: Collec...