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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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  • The translation for otaku is just nerd. That really isn't an insult. Actually being a nerd is considered good. I mean I'm one of the few people who still play Yugioh and when I showed my cards to everyone they all kinda accepted it and thought it was awesome.

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