OTAKU 【Japanese OTAKU culture】
OTAKU is a word that originated in Japan and refers to pop culture lovers. Originally, it is a term derived from the meaning of ridiculing that some lovers of hobbies and toys, such as anime, games, and manga, called “OTAKU” as the second person. It has a similar meaning to “geek” and “nerd”.
OTAKU is sometimes expressed in hiragana (おたく) in Japanese, and “ヲ” used in the (オタク) (ヲタク) connective in katakana. The common one is katakana, and it is not expressed in kanji.
Introducing general OTAKU and OTAKU culture in Japan.
OTAKU Culture
Akihabara in Tokyo is often called the birthplace of OTAKU. Akihabara is a city with a strong subculture such as Akiba-Kei idols, live idols, maid cafes, and cosplay restaurants.
There are many people who are on the side of Akiba-kei = OTAKU.
Game Otaku
Game OTAKU is a game lover, there are a lot of people in Japan who like games, but among them, game OTAKU is a genuine game lover who stays at home and is absorbed in the game. I call it.
Jani Ota
Jani Ota is an OTAKU who belongs to Johnny’s office, a Japanese entertainment agency, and likes male idol groups. The gender is overwhelmingly female, and Jani Ota people are looking for Johnny’s live concerts and concerts. Bring a fan with the idol’s name and face photo and watch it.
Tickets for Johnny’s concerts are quite popular and are often resold at high prices.
Idol Otaku
Idol Otaku is Otaku who likes idols regardless of gender. Jani Ota is specified as an idol belonging to Johnny’s office, but Idol Otaku refers to Otaku who likes a wide range of idols. In recent years, AKB48, Nogizaka46, etc. are famous in Japan, and the number of Otaku who like Korean idols is increasing. There are other underground idols in Japan, “underground idols” and “local idols”. There are also “idols”.
Wotagei
Wotagei is a dance and dance shout with unique movements that fans perform at concerts, etc. by swinging penlights. Those who have seen really good otaku wotagei are at a level that impresses.
Wotagei video
