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12/16/2014 11:37:56 PM
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Why "Otaku"?

Why do some anime fans call themselves otaku? It's a word with an extremely negative connotations. It'd literally be like Japanese people who like American TV calling themselves "losers". I personally love anime, but I don't let it control my life and I'd certainly never label myself like that. What's the rationale?

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  • If you like anime that's fine; say you like anime. But please for the love of god don't call yourself an otaku. You have no idea what kind of negative connotation that carries in Japan. Btw, it carries a very bad connotation.

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