From the literal translation of the word toku, meaning "house. In Japan, Otaku means somebody with an obsession. From anime, manga, vedeo games, computers, to things from train sets, stamps, spoons, ect.
In the 8o's, Otaku was used for a Japanese case where an obsessed fan murdered a voice actress for not sounding th way he invisioned his favorite character.
Otakus in Japan tend to be under-weight with poor hygen and little to no life outside of their obsession, i.e. only leaving outside of their home for their care or additions to their collection of what they are obsessing over. Thus, having their society look down upon them.
In the U.S., fans of anime and manga tend to mix up Otaku for "guru", or master. A large amount of the fans of products of Japanese entertainment tend to view Otaku as a good thing. Otaku, in the West, normally means "fan of anime/manga/video-games".
The "otakus" of the US. tend to be over-weight, have poor hygen, and have little to no life outside of their own obsession.
People in the U.S. tend to make jokes about "otakus" and their Western version of "Comic-Book Junkie" to live in their parent's basement while obsessing with their collectables.
In the 8o's, Otaku was used for a Japanese case where an obsessed fan murdered a voice actress for not sounding th way he invisioned his favorite character.
Otakus in Japan tend to be under-weight with poor hygen and little to no life outside of their obsession, i.e. only leaving outside of their home for their care or additions to their collection of what they are obsessing over. Thus, having their society look down upon them.
In the U.S., fans of anime and manga tend to mix up Otaku for "guru", or master. A large amount of the fans of products of Japanese entertainment tend to view Otaku as a good thing. Otaku, in the West, normally means "fan of anime/manga/video-games".
The "otakus" of the US. tend to be over-weight, have poor hygen, and have little to no life outside of their own obsession.
People in the U.S. tend to make jokes about "otakus" and their Western version of "Comic-Book Junkie" to live in their parent's basement while obsessing with their collectables.
I am such an otaku because I love manga's and Kishimoto-chan!
Yuu only leaves his house in order to get a new train set... He must be an otaku.
The Otaku had murdered the voice actress because he did not like her portrayl of his favorite character.
Yuu only leaves his house in order to get a new train set... He must be an otaku.
The Otaku had murdered the voice actress because he did not like her portrayl of his favorite character.
by Gaara_Baby_Eater June 1, 2009
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by tnic June 5, 2005
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As you may notice most people define Otaku as someone who has nothing else better to do with their life but sit at home and watch/do the things I have listed above. Which is NOT true. We Otaku have many things to do, wether it's watching Anime or stressing over if our Cosplay is going to get here in time for the next Convention/Expo, I can assure you it is over infinity times better than what most of the people that say those things do. Which is most likely sitting at home eating them selves to death because they wish they had something to do.
And to note that in a previous definition of Otaku, that person said that the word "taku" means home and that that links to THEIR so-called definition. If you know Japanese at all you would know that Otaku (おたく) means "Geek" or "Nerd", which clearly shows our (being us otaku) love for Anime, Manga, Cosplay, etc.
I made this to show my love for Anime and to stand up for the TRUE MEANING OF OTAKU!!!!!!! >:O
As you may notice most people define Otaku as someone who has nothing else better to do with their life but sit at home and watch/do the things I have listed above. Which is NOT true. We Otaku have many things to do, wether it's watching Anime or stressing over if our Cosplay is going to get here in time for the next Convention/Expo, I can assure you it is over infinity times better than what most of the people that say those things do. Which is most likely sitting at home eating them selves to death because they wish they had something to do.
And to note that in a previous definition of Otaku, that person said that the word "taku" means home and that that links to THEIR so-called definition. If you know Japanese at all you would know that Otaku (おたく) means "Geek" or "Nerd", which clearly shows our (being us otaku) love for Anime, Manga, Cosplay, etc.
I made this to show my love for Anime and to stand up for the TRUE MEANING OF OTAKU!!!!!!! >:O
by otakueien July 20, 2011
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Otaku is a Japanese name or title for people who are obsessed on anime, manga, drama CDs, etc.
It is also a word for obsession of anything (e.g. car, toys, transportation)
Although the people who are entitled to this didn't mind or being welcomed by the people or the society outside of Japan, this name is an insult or a taboo in Japan. Primarily because of their behavior and their lifestyle. The main issue is the "Otaku Murder Case" in the 1980s, where the case is that a man killed more than 5 girls because they are look like of this idols.
Otaku may or may not related to Weeabo.
Otaku is a Japanese name or title for people who are obsessed on anime, manga, drama CDs, etc.
It is also a word for obsession of anything (e.g. car, toys, transportation)
Although the people who are entitled to this didn't mind or being welcomed by the people or the society outside of Japan, this name is an insult or a taboo in Japan. Primarily because of their behavior and their lifestyle. The main issue is the "Otaku Murder Case" in the 1980s, where the case is that a man killed more than 5 girls because they are look like of this idols.
Otaku may or may not related to Weeabo.
Western Otaku: My friends and I are having a sleepover, talking about what anime we should watch next or how great Levi is.
Japanese Otaku: Who needs friends? Anime will take me someday!
Japanese Otaku: Who needs friends? Anime will take me someday!
by twofacedanonymous March 5, 2015
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Sure signs that you might be an Otaku;
1. You memorized every single anime song that you've heard.
2. When you turn down a college because they don't have a decent anime club.
3. If you start daydreaming that your girlfriend or boyfriend is an anime character.
4. You've seen one anime over 100 times.
5. You start wearing Sailor Moon underwear.
Please, stop the madness.
Sure signs that you might be an Otaku;
1. You memorized every single anime song that you've heard.
2. When you turn down a college because they don't have a decent anime club.
3. If you start daydreaming that your girlfriend or boyfriend is an anime character.
4. You've seen one anime over 100 times.
5. You start wearing Sailor Moon underwear.
Please, stop the madness.
Otaku: OHAYO GOZAIMASU!!! ^__^
Normal Person: Uh?
Otaku: Toire wa doko desu ka??? @_@;;
Normal Person: ... What the fuck.
Normal Person: Uh?
Otaku: Toire wa doko desu ka??? @_@;;
Normal Person: ... What the fuck.
by Zerg Rushin' Fun July 31, 2004
Get the Otaku mug.Often used as an insult in Japan for someone who is obssessed with anime, manga, video games etc.
Used in western culture to identify who reads manga and watches anime. It is sometimes confussed with weeaboo-ism, in which said person has an infactuation with japanese culture, i.e. everything including manga, anime etc.
Used in western culture to identify who reads manga and watches anime. It is sometimes confussed with weeaboo-ism, in which said person has an infactuation with japanese culture, i.e. everything including manga, anime etc.
Otaku boy: Did you read the latest chapter of Naruto?
Otaku girl: Yeah, did you see Minato completly own Madara with a Rasengan, Youndime 4 ever *fist pump*
Otaku girl: Yeah, did you see Minato completly own Madara with a Rasengan, Youndime 4 ever *fist pump*
by ShadowScream July 30, 2010
Get the Otaku mug.In Japan, the term OTAKU is normally deragatory, meant as an insult. It basically means 'lifeless loser who never leaves their house'.
In America and Canada, though, it is used to refer to anime/manga fans and sometimes video gamers. It is used to refer to somebody as a geek, opposed to a loser, and is not a deragatory meaning.
So it is important that if you go to Japan that you do not use the word without clearly stating what you mean.
In America and Canada, though, it is used to refer to anime/manga fans and sometimes video gamers. It is used to refer to somebody as a geek, opposed to a loser, and is not a deragatory meaning.
So it is important that if you go to Japan that you do not use the word without clearly stating what you mean.
Canadian: I could tell you ANYTHING about anime!
American: You are such an Otaku!
Candian: I know, right!
Japanese: Canadains and Americans are a little...odd...
American: You are such an Otaku!
Candian: I know, right!
Japanese: Canadains and Americans are a little...odd...
by in-the-stars March 1, 2009
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