Anti-Otaku

[YukisUke]

Originally Posted by Lionshead

Ok, regarding the term Otaku,... it is true that the term Otaku sometimes has a negative stereotype however,

Otaku (おたく/オタク?) is a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga, and video games. In modern Japanese slang, the term otaku refers to a fan of any particular theme, topic, or hobby. definition from wikipedia

If I said I was a otaku of japanese culture i would be "most likely" catagorizing myself as someone who fits those traits based on the definition, and not negatively sterotyping myself. Otaku is not a negative term. All it means is I really like something, like anime.

So i don't see anything wrong with just the term Otaku, its just the sterotype that goes with it. What I mean is... He/She is a Otaku so all i do is watch anime all day. Thats a stereotype because its not necessarly true and has nothing to do with the definition.

Here is another example...
If i am a Technican, I fix electrical equipement. Definition.
He is a technican that does not do much work. Opinionated Fact
I am a Technican as well as my friends, so we don't do much work either. Stereotype

Hope this helps...

UHHH.... no. Not at ALL!!!

[Pike]

I am an manga/anime fan But I do not consider myself a hardcore fan. I own some anime's. However manga/anime's are not the reason I like and want to visit Japan. I am also an Star Trek fan but I do not refer to myself as "trekkies" because I do not dress up and attend every convention. As a matter of fact I have never went to a "trekkies" convention. I do not look down on people that do fall into those categories.

My family and I are hardly home because of our hobbies which keep us out of the house so often I think we should live in an RV.

[YukisUke]

Originally Posted by Pike

I am an manga/anime fan But I do not consider myself a hardcore fan. I own some anime's. However manga/anime's are not the reason I like and want to visit Japan. I am also an Star Trek fan but I do not refer to myself as "trekkies" because I do not dress up and attend every convention. As a matter of fact I have never went to a "trekkies" convention. I do not look down on people that do fall into those categories.

My family and I are hardly home because of our hobbies which keep us out of the house so often I think we should live in an RV.

You guys are very active.

[komitsuki]

If you think otaku people are weird, then you should see Japanese hardcore baseball fans. Some of them are as worse as otaku.

[YukisUke]

Originally Posted by JoshAussie

I want to go to an anime convention dressed like Bill Gates. Play Otaku for a day.

BILL GATES?! Who the F**K is he that you would play him at the convention?! LMFAO.

[Ryzorian]

I like Anime becuase the stories are pretty good. Still, I am rather amused that every American shown is either some ignorant Soldier or a blond domineering princess.

Afterall most American's aren't blond and being ex army, I don't consider myself that ignorant. It's also funny to watch how many Americans are fluent in Japanese, we all know that isn't true. I know the same amount of Japanese that every American knows...Toyota, Sony, Honda...

[mercedesjin]

Originally Posted by Ryzorian

I like Anime becuase the stories are pretty good. Still, I am rather amused that every American shown is either some ignorant Soldier or a blond domineering princess.

Afterall most American's aren't blond and being ex army, I don't consider myself that ignorant. It's also funny to watch how many Americans are fluent in Japanese, we all know that isn't true. I know the same amount of Japanese that every American knows...Toyota, Sony, Honda...

True, anime portrayals of foreigners definitely aren't the best. Not only anime, but media in general tend to make foreigners the enemies.

I have to say, though... You might not know that much Japanese, but not every American is like that. Maybe most, but not every.

[Ryzorian]

True enough, most it would be.

[thcuteness]

im cool with the whole otaku thing, maybe cause i am one.

but yeah i can understand people detesting them, ive meet some otaku's who annoy even me.

[Salvanas]

Originally Posted by YukisUke

BILL GATES?! Who the F**K is he that you would play him at the convention?! LMFAO.

Clueless person is clueless.