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Originally Posted by Senshi
I don't think the problem is with the Otakus. I think it's just they recognize something they really like about Japan, but don't get exposed to the depths of it. A lot of otakus are looking for something to get confidence in and when they can get expertise in a part of Japanese culture, that's something they can point at and acknowledge.
As far as the women go... I was an otaku. Women are vain (as well as men) sometimes because they're human. I don't think nerds have more respect in Japan than the U.S., although I could be wrong on that account. Just be yourself, and whether you're an otaku or not you can find people to get along with, but keep in mind Japan is much more than anime, manga, and video games.
But you can still enjoy those things.  |
Heh, i have a friend from Japan. And he says "be a otaku, I'm proud of you! Run around in your shinigami costume and let me laugh behind your back
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When I say I'm an otaku, I'm an "Norwegian otaku" - and I don't think that can be compared to an otaku from japan at all. And I have only been watching anime in little bit more than a year, at the beginning I was all crazy, but now I have gotten it under control, and I'm only enjoying anime when I actually have time, not skipping anything more important in my life.
But I don't really get it, do otaku's really lack self confidence? I have never noticed, the anime fans at "my level" in Norway are VERY outgoing and don't really care about what others think..