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Otaku Encyclopedia the

Paperback • 2009 • English

Otaku Encyclopedia the

By Patrick W Galbraith

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About the book

Otaku: Nerd; geek or fanboy. Originates from a polite second-person pronoun meaning "your home" in Japanese. Since the 1980s it's been used to refer to people who are really into Japanese pop-culture, such as anime, manga, and videogames. A whole generation, previously marginalized with labels such as geek and nerd, are now calling themselves otaku with pride. The Otaku Encyclopedia offers fascinating insight into the subculture of Cool Japan. With over 600 entries, including common expressions...Show more

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ISBN

9781568365497

Publisher

Kodansha America, Inc

Published year

2009

Language

English

Original title

Otaku Encyclopedia the

Format

Paperback

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