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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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  • Edited by Demagogue: 12/17/2014 4:31:32 AM
    IDK, maybe they don't consider it such a negative term? Some people might call themselves a "weeabo" or an "otaku" just for being an anime or manga geek. BTW, is your username a reference to AoT's second OP? I love that song.

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