The Otaku Encyclopedia

[bhl88]

Description: Are you an otaku? Do you have otaku friends you can’t relate to? Then let The Otaku Encyclopedia expand your knowledge of the fascinating subculture of Cool Japan. This definitive guide introduces the world of Japan’s anime nerds, game geeks, and pop-idol fanboys, with over 600 terms that any fan of Japanese pop culture simply must know. Moe, doujinshi, cosplay, and most importantly otaku itself, are clearly explained in a fun yet informative way by a self-confessed otaku who has spent years researching the otaku heartland.

Scattered among the encyclopedic entries are interviews with key otaku like artist Takashi Murakami, otaku expert Okada Toshio, J-pop idol Shoko Nakagawa, and many others entrenched in the world of maid cafes, street-idols, and figure collecting. An essential A-to-Z of otaku culture not to be missed.

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[Aniki]

Since when Otakus are the fascinating subculture of Cool Japan?


The Guiness World Record Gamers Edition, now that's something interesting.

[bhl88]

You'd be convinced the whole world has gone mad if you heard that the Japanese PM is planning a "manga museum" (with support from the Australian 'oztaku' fanboys).

The news of an encyclopedia is nothing.

[Aniki]

Originally Posted by bhl88

You'd be convinced the whole world has gone mad if you heard that the Japanese PM is planning a "manga museum" (with support from the Australian 'oztaku' fanboys).

Notify me when he'll be planning an "Otaku museum".

[bhl88]

I doubt it... I'm sure they are planning: "Anime/Japanese Animation museum and manga museum..." but I haven't seen "game museum" (someone in the book is wishing/planning it) and definitely not all 3 together...

[nobora]

I WANT IT ~!!

[bhl88]

It will appear much later:

October in the US and other places by November.

[Sblegach]

Lol
Onii-Chan what does Moe mean?
Doesn't Moe mean like: Love, Passion etc.? Correct me if im wrong.

[Kufufunofu]

i want it too :3

[bhl88]

@Sblegach: I think it's "burning passion" for an anime character.

@Kufufunofu: You can wait for it at October 1, 2009. If you can't, you can grab it online...