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Are You Sure that You're Really an Otaku?
Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:37 pm
Well, all of us here are fans of anime. Who does not like anime here anyway? No one. But have you ever asked yourself if you're really SO OBSESSED in anime? Do you consider yourself as an Otaku or are you the type of person that belongs to Weeaboos?
What is an Otaku? What is a Weeaboo? What are their differences?
Otaku is...a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly (but not limited to) anime and manga. The term otaku is most often equivalent to a "geek". However, it can relate to a fan of any particular theme, topic, hobby or any form of entertainment. The term otaku can be applied to both males and females. People who are referred to as otaku are judged for their behaviors and people suddenly see an otaku as a person unable to relate to reality. In Japan there has been some negativity towards otaku and its culture.based from Wikipedia
Weeaboo (a.k.a Wapanese) is...an English slang used to describe a person (typically of non-Japanese descent) who prefers Japan and all things in Japanese over one’s indigenous culture. The term is a successive mutation of “Wapanese,” a derogatory slur referring to western Japanophiles with a strong bias towards Japanese cultural and tech imports. Originally, it is an antecedent word “Wapanese” (as in Wannabe Japanese) and a 4chan term which devised from the word-filter, replacing every instance of Wapanese. Weeaboo was a fictitious term originally coined by Nicholas Gurewitch in his Perry Bible Fellowship comic strip.based from here
Difference betweeen an Otaku and a WeeabooEstablishing distinctions between Otaku and Weeaboo can be kinda confusing, as both subcultures subscribe to a common set of interests (ex: anime/manga/gaming/cosplay) and share the social stigma of nurturing "unhealthy hobbyisms."
Similarities:
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- Weeaboo and Otaku: Like Anime
- Weeaboo and Otaku: Cosplay/Go to Anime Conventions
- Weeaboo and Otaku: Have Figurines or Toys
- Weeaboo and Otaku: Make fan arts
Diffrences:
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- Weeaboo: Say random Japanese words
- Weeaboo: Will try to look/act Japanese
- Weeaboo: Make up a Japanese sounding name for themselves
- Weeaboo: Think they know how to read/write Japanese
- Weeaboo: Wear strange clothes in public
- Weeaboo: Will buy Japanese treats online or at stores (especially Pocky)
- Weeaboo: Like to show off how stupid they look
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- Otaku: Waste money on loads of anime stuff
- Otaku: Spending most of their time watching anime, gaming, and reading manga (Almost NO TIME to go outside their house and hanging out with their IRL friends)
- Otaku: Are often perverts
- Otaku: Like to keep things anime themed (such as avatars, signatures and desktop BGs)
- Otaku: Mainly dress cosplay
- Otaku: Will make user names related to what they like (Example: HaruhiFan123)
- Otaku: Have loads of anime on their hard drives
- Otaku: Like to discuss about their favorite animes/shows
- Otaku: Make AMV's and MAD's
based from here
So there you have it. You know now what an otaku and a weeaboo is. Features of weeaboo overlaps those of an otaku or at least, the popular interpretation for otaku. The reason why is simple: every weeaboo is an otaku, BUT not every otaku is a Weeaboo. Mind blown yet? Well, it’s not exactly easy to tell them apart. :P
Are you an Otaku or a Weeaboo?
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Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:49 pm
hypothetical "otaku" words piercing me. lol
Otaku!
Otaku!
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Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:03 pm
I know what an Otaku is...and yes I am...and here's my proof I buy anime dvd's, manga, japanese video games and sometime figurines...there are certain situations that I became distant with friends (but not relatives) because of anime....these are my signs of a authentic japanese otaku...
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Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:13 pm
Of Course OTAKU..!! i wasted all of my money buying anime DVD's just to entertain myself :D
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Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:22 pm
reb0rn78 wrote:Of Course OTAKU..!! i wasted all of my money buying anime DVD's just to entertain myself :D
that's not enough..take it from me...a real otaku buy's anime DVDs all types from DVD to blu ray, regular edition to limited edition....buy's figures they are fond of collection....buys manga/light novel/serialized magazines (JUMP, KODANSHA...etc) they are always on ahead with the latest chapter...buys video games, a lot of them...especially anime drawn video games...and when buying new released video game...they line up for hours before the release date of the game...waiting overnight...that's what an otaku is...personally I'm not yet on their level but slowly I'm becoming one....
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mr.kudos wrote:reb0rn78 wrote:Of Course OTAKU..!! i wasted all of my money buying anime DVD's just to entertain myself :D
that's not enough..take it from me...a real otaku buy's anime DVDs all types from DVD to blu ray, regular edition to limited edition....buy's figures they are fond of collection....buys manga/light novel/serialized magazines (JUMP, KODANSHA...etc) they are always on ahead with the latest chapter...buys video games, a lot of them...especially anime drawn video games...and when buying new released video game...they line up for hours before the release date of the game...waiting overnight...that's what an otaku is...personally I'm not yet on their level but slowly I'm becoming one....
i know that's not enough to become a certified OTAKU, it take years to become one.. im just also starting .. and im really interested to become one of them :D.. it makes me feel pleasure..
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Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:05 pm
Nope haha never considered myself one anyway..I just like watching anime and playing video games, don't know what you call that but it is what it is XD
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:00 am
I'm not an Otaku, I simply watch anime and read manga and that's it,I would prefer to call myself as an anime enthusiast rather than Otaku , I also watch a lot of Hollywood movies, in fact I only have 75 gig of anime series collection compared it to my 450 gig movie collection, it's nothing.
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:13 am
reb0rn78 wrote:Of Course OTAKU..!! i wasted all of my money buying anime DVD's just to entertain myself :D
That's stupid.
The reason I got into anime is because it's free. I can torrent it.
I'd never buy DVDs , figurines, posters, and manga. It's expensive.
If I have the money, I'd go for a better hobby than anime. Like Heroin.
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:12 am
Acropyre wrote:reb0rn78 wrote:Of Course OTAKU..!! i wasted all of my money buying anime DVD's just to entertain myself :D
That's stupid.
The reason I got into anime is because it's free. I can torrent it.
I'd never buy DVDs , figurines, posters, and manga. It's expensive.
If I have the money, I'd go for a better hobby than anime. Like Heroin.
hahah! right!
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:45 am
The hardest part of being an otaku here in the philippines is not about the money...is how can you buy them and WHERE can you buy the stuff...comic alley (philippines) is not enough for me they only sell stuff...I buy dvd's and Special edition stuff though internet and it's hard...really..I Just wish there are more anime stores here in the philippines...I'm willing to spend lots and lots for my one and only love ANIME....and for games it's no problem with me since...there's datablitz...
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:50 pm
torrents are free and more accessible. same quality. I always go for free stuffs. but buying DVD's is one way of helping the anime industry so, If you have the money, just buy the real stuff.
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:32 pm
I dont know But you know I love Anime More than anything
and I'm obsessed with computer technology I didnt even leave the house nor
Go outside and Buy Project...
and I'm obsessed with computer technology I didnt even leave the house nor
Go outside and Buy Project...
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:34 pm
Parel wrote:torrents are free and more accessible. same quality. I always go for free stuffs. but buying DVD's is one way of helping the anime industry so, If you have the money, just buy the real stuff.
I post anime stuff on facebook, making the anime 465 people more popular.
I'm helping the industry. Indirectly
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:53 pm
Otaku definitely... but i think bragging to others that you're an otaku make your self a weeaboo i mean you should be prod of it but not exaggerate it.
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:10 pm
everyday I'm watching animes, playing online/console games, reading mangas, buying anime stuffs (not everyday lol), spacing out while fantasizing my shipped pairings and.. well ehem..:P but I'm not considering myself as an otaku, imo if you love anime or game or whatever it is it's already enough, ofc I want to be called an otaku too but my xp isn't enough to lvl up and acquire that prestigious title. I gotta admit I became a weaboo, a self-proclaimed otaku and putting -desu on every words I say (during my highschool days), and as time passes I realized how pretty darn annoying I was haha
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 5:37 pm
I'm an Otaku.... I know since I can't have a nice day without anime....
But I'm not Obsess......
But I'm not Obsess......
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:30 pm
I'm not an Otaku..
I'm an Anime addict XD
I'm an Anime addict XD
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:20 pm
Kakuri wrote:I'm not an Otaku..
I'm an Anime addict XD
You are an otaku based on the definition that the thread starter posted
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:41 pm
I think i have some traits of a weeaboo according to the list i have 2 out of 7 that makes almost 28.6 % while 7 out of 9 that is 77.8% traits of an otaku. Does this makes me an otaku? I think i am XD
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Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:25 am
These are other points on how to differentiate Otakus from Weaboos:
I saw this in Facebook. But I guess the one who made this is a Weaboo. -_-
I saw this in Facebook. But I guess the one who made this is a Weaboo. -_-
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Mon Mar 04, 2013 1:49 am
whoah. i just found out that i'm neither of the two. lol
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Acropyre wrote:reb0rn78 wrote:Of Course OTAKU..!! i wasted all of my money buying anime DVD's just to entertain myself :D
That's stupid.
The reason I got into anime is because it's free. I can torrent it.
I'd never buy DVDs , figurines, posters, and manga. It's expensive.
If I have the money, I'd go for a better hobby than anime. Like Heroin.
I know that each of us have our own ways of helping the industry but please do not insult the others who support the industry directly.
I agree though that buying anime goods doesn't mean that you are a greater Otaku/anime lover/whatever you want to call yourself compared to the others.
You should just support the industry any way you can but please respect others who are supporting the same industry but through different methods.
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Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:56 pm
FTW 100% OTAKU!! 
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Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:54 pm
The I'm really an otaku XD
But except for the pervert part XD
But except for the pervert part XD
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