Abstract
Otaku are individuals known for their copious consumption of anime and manga; that is, Japanese animated shows, movies, and comic books. In this paper the evolution of what defines an otaku is explored by examining various research on what it means to be an otaku and the changing public perspectives on it. In addition, it is hypothesized that the high rate of consumption by otaku can be explained as an escape mechanism from their daily reality from which they feel estranged. By tracking the sales of two different types of anime and manga, world-type and battle royal type, an attempt was made to correlate sales with the specific way in which otaku are disconnected from the world around them. Although the findings weren’t strong indicators, they do seem to suggest that otaku use anime and manga as an escape tool.
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Japanese Culture
Digital Media
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