This Japanese word is usually referenced as someone who is obsessed with anime and Manga. Lives anime and manga. Addicted or really loves manga and anime though it can be used as a differently this frequently referenced in (believe it or not) Anime and Manga which is basically the book form of anime. That being said you can't just like anime to declare yourself an otaku let alone be an Otaku. Those who are genuinely otaku will either Question you or will tell you out, so be prepared. If you start to call yourself an otaku, it might seem minor to you, but it can be compelling a word
" Being an otaku can be hard especially when you don't want anyone to know"
"Didn't you hear she's an Otaku"
"Stereo typical are often Otakus are introverted and are in big otaku Associations and are creepy people which is not true in most cases (keyword: Most)"
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