The Otaku Encyclopedia
| Author | : Patrick W. Galbraith |
| Publisher | : Kodansha Amer Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2009-06-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 4770031017 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9784770031013 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (013 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Otaku Encyclopedia written by Patrick W. Galbraith and published by Kodansha Amer Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-06-25 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Otaku - Japan's anime nerds, game geeks and pop-idol fanboys - originates from a polite second-person pronoun meaning 'your home' in Japanese. This guide offers an insight into the subculture of Cool Japan - from cosplay to anime, manga, videogames and more. With over 500 entries - including common expressions, people, places, and moments of otaku history - this is the essential 'A to Z' of all the facts Japanese pop-culture fans need to know! Otaku: Nerd; geek or fanboy originates from a polite second-person pronoun meaning 'your home' in Japanese. Since the
