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The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan - Galbraith, Patrick W, and Schodt, Frederik L (Foreword by)
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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, people, places, and ...

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The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan 2014, Kodansha International

ISBN-13: 9781568365497

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