midnightblade said: theres always a few obese people though, lolWhy does almost everyone on MAL only give negative examples of anime fans they've seen in real life? I've been apart of a number of anime clubs that have a good number of cool people that don't seem to fit the descriptions or depictions above! |
MechaKiryu said: Wrong, otaku is a derogatory term used for unhealthily obsessive anime fans. Some of these people are so messed up, they would sell their internal organs just to get an action figure of their favorite anime character. I never knew that western countries can modify a language that's not ever theirs. Otaku doesn't even have to mean an anime fan in Japan, just someone who's a social recluse/outcast with obsessive interests. I'm well aware of the original meaning behind otaku, no need to "enlighten" me. Why can't countries take words/terms from a different language? A lot of words in the English dictionary are taken from German or Latin words/phrases. |
 |
v8 said: skirt-I'd still hit it ;)MechaKiryu said: One of the many reasons I contemplate suicide... |
| Nope, not yet. But I am surrounded by the elderly so if anyone ever needs them some old meat... |
| "Masturbation." ---The End. |
| I've seen some extreme ones at cons....even some so bad that it makes me feel kinda...bad that I'm into it. Idk. |
  |
Klad said: Never |
 |
| One. When I was a senior in high school, this one freshman girl wore a lolita dress maybe every week, if not then every other week. At the time I had no idea what it was and just thought of it as like an 1800's maiden dress for some odd reason (I didn't watch anime at the time, so I had no idea lolitas existed). |
 |
Lightskynight said: Klad said: Never |
| By your definition of otaku, yes. A lot. |
 |
| Not yet, but i hope to |
| No, actually. :/ I really want to meet one. |
 |
| In HS, I had a Goku SSJ2 folder to keep information. It got damaged so now its gone. I should buy it again. |
| Some guy in one of my college classes had a anime background on his computer, that's as close as I've seen. |
ayuxx said: People who publicly like anime and/or manga, yes. The negative stereotype of a creepy, obsessive anime/manga fan, no. This. |
| The anime club at my school houses the otakus, they would come to school cosplaying anime characters or wear animal ears with maid uniforms. I've only went to the club meeting twice, the first time they had everyone watch anime together and the second time everybody had to sing anime songs and play anime-themed games. Everybody in there mixes random Japanese with English, overall it was cringe-worthy. I don't ever want to go back. |
Rouzhan said: The anime club at my school houses the otakus, they would come to school cosplaying anime characters or wear animal ears with maid uniforms. I've only went to the club meeting twice, the first time they had everyone watch anime together and the second time everybody had to sing anime songs and play anime-themed games. Everybody in there mixes random Japanese with English, overall it was cringe-worthy. I don't ever want to go back. Im so sorry you had to witness that ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ You are safe with (most of) us |
|
| The only time was when I saw a guy with bakemonogatari and idolmaster and whatever related shit stickers plastered all over his laptop |
| My classmate is a weeaboo, he puts on colorful wigs of his favorite anime girls and uses Japanese words. Cringe. |
 |
Dubowner said: ayuxx said: People who publicly like anime and/or manga, yes. The negative stereotype of a creepy, obsessive anime/manga fan, no. This. Except people who just publicly like anime aren't Otaku. The same way someone who publicly plays mobile games isn't a hardcore gamer. Or someone who enjoys Tv now and again isn't a TV head. Otaku are anime obsessed not casual norms. Find it silly Otaku are trying to re-invent the name into something casual to give a false image out to cover reality by calling it a 'negative stereotype' sorry but thats reality. |
 |
| Anime T-shirt doesn't make anyone an otaku. T-shirts read all sorts of stupid shit and only another anime fan would even give a second thought. |
| I don't know what you guys consider an otaku but it's not too rare to see the attack on titan emblem on bags and jumpers where I live |
 |
8animet said: Sadly not |
 All credit goes to Sacred. |
| I've seen and interacted with a lot of them since I worked in a convention, and I've to say, I was impressed, most of them were really nice and easy to talk, some of the cosplayers were kinda rude, but hey there is rude people everywhere. Also two of my friends are the exact stereotype of otaku and I really enjoy being with them. (sorry for my english >__<) |
SnugglyWhuggly said: So.....not Otakus then? An Otaku is someone unhealthily obsessed. An anime fan can still show their love of anime and not be otaku.And by "otakus", I basically just mean anyone who isn't afraid to show that they're an anime/manga fan in public. |
| "Dakimakura aren't meant for fucking." -Moog, January 2015 When a site's moderators warn you for condemning a troll, you know their moderators need to be changed out. |
Qatami said: Oh gawd. Dx Also reminds me of my old guy friend who would go around saying "Nippah~" with a smile.My classmate is a weeaboo, he puts on colorful wigs of his favorite anime girls and uses Japanese words. Cringe. |
| i've never met one irl before ;o |
| Yes, I've seen some otakus in real life. I generally avoid them, but then again, they don't always like to be approached. Honestly, they shed a poor light on the anime community. There are other people in my school who watch anime and such, and they are perfectly fine to be around and discuss. When you discuss anime or manga with an otaku, it's like a battle to keep your head above the water. |
 |
Tigervu said: I know that feel. It's like having to compete with them.Yes, I've seen some otakus in real life. I generally avoid them, but then again, they don't always like to be approached. Honestly, they shed a poor light on the anime community. There are other people in my school who watch anime and such, and they are perfectly fine to be around and discuss. When you discuss anime or manga with an otaku, it's like a battle to keep your head above the water. I once saw three military guys at the base here arguing and looking serious and all. I thought they were talking about something really important. When I passed by they were talking about Sword Art Online. |
yomachiJun 24, 2015 1:16 AM
| I haven't, if we are talking about the extreme otaku stereotype. I've only seen then on videos on youtube, so for me, they are just as mythical as unicorns, fairies or eskimos. Other than that, I sometimes met some people who are reading manga on campus or in a coffee shop. No other accessories or anime clothing, so I wouldn't really call them otaku. |
 |
| 1. In Akihabara 2. A guy in the elevator I was in had an Madan no Ou to Vanadis OP song as ringtone. 3. People wearing anime related T-shirts in streets 4. Anime conventions |
 |
| There were plenty of people who liked to wear Shingeki clothing and backpacks around campus. It was pretty big. I used to see someone wearing something Shingeki related at least once every week or so. |
 |
Cersei said: Preparing for a titan?There were plenty of people who liked to wear Shingeki clothing and backpacks around campus. It was pretty big. I used to see someone wearing something Shingeki related at least once every week or so. Weren't they a bit embarrassed seeing other people wearing the same Shingeki stuff? |
Gholy said: One of my friends had a brief phase of calling himself an otaku. Fortunately he's out of it now. He actually wanted to be known as an Otaku, jesus. |
|
| Anime fans i did see Otaku (obsession with anime) not. |
 |
| I've meet regular anime fans, not otakus. Hoping to meet one though. I want to be like that Australian dude who died from that stingray that one time and commentate on their day to day activities. |
 |
| Yeah go to any convention... and yeah it can be pretty cringy at times. |
 "The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." -Friedrich Nietzsche |
chiflefinal123 said: Spooks_McBones said: Yes one was a dude with really long hair, looked like a stoner. The other was overweight and smelled really really bad. I have seen many of those too. What if they were just a stoner and a fat guy? |
| What are you talking about - of course I've seen one. I have a mirror xD ~ ! Jk. Well - yes. I've seen 4 or more already, isn't that amazing ? There's this girl who dresses as a bishounen ( and she is extremely beautiful, I have to say ), her friend, then one of my former classmates and that stranger with an AoT bag. I believe they're everywhere - they just never happen to be my friends :)). |
| By your definition, I've been that otaku. But if we're talking about like actual anime otaku, I've seen those. I used to wear a lot of anime shirts, but then I stopped because I was attracting weird or bad people. I also try to avoid talking to people with anime merch on unless it's something I really like. Because there are quite a few times when I've talked to people who were wearing merch only to end up regretting everything. Everything. Spooks_McBones said: The first part was kinda cute because they were just having fun, but everything after that, I widened my eyes and backed away from the screen at.Tachii said: It doesn't have to be Halloween to wear merch of things you like.saw an obese woman the other day when i was walking on the street. she had some pikachu hat on or something ridiculous, and a NERV bag, and no, it wasnt halloween. |
| No, but I would like to investigate otaku in their natural habitat. |
More topics from this board
» The level of NoLifer / NEET / Hiki you are?IpreferEcchi - Apr 22 |
31 |
by cody
»»
44 minutes ago |
|
Poll: » Would you be a good partner? ( 1 2 )Ejrodiew - Apr 14 |
67 |
by 3miL
»»
2 hours ago |
|
» Manga piracy website operator ordered to pay ¥1.7 billion to publishersMeusnier - Apr 19 |
30 |
by rohan121
»»
2 hours ago |
|
Poll: » What is your average step count? [Poll] Do you think that you should take more steps?Miscanthus - Today |
16 |
by traed
»»
3 hours ago |
|
Poll: » Do you pay attention to forum signatures?PostMahouShoujo - Apr 24 |
23 |
by cody
»»
3 hours ago |