I wouldn't be offended if someone called me an otaku," says Koichi Nakayasu, ". . . because I am." "Otaku" and proud -- and he's not alone. The number of hardcore manga and anime fan otaku ...

Shoko Nakagawa is a Japanese pop star, actress, illustrator and TV personality. She’s found mainstream success in Japan. She is also a proud otaku.

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from The Proud and the Few Tactical wargame simulating the island invasions led by the US Marines in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, part of John Tiller ...

While the labels geek, nerd or anorak are pejoratives to be avoided in most socities, Japan 's otaku are proud - in a bashful way, naturally - of who they are.

Are you an otaku? Do you have otaku friends you can't relate to? Then let "The Otaku Encyclopedia" expand your knowledge of the fascinating subculture of Cool Japan. This definitive guide ...

Megan Thee Stallion makes Houston proud on her diverse new album. She teams with UGK and includes an unreleased Pimp C verse and reps anime 'Jujutsu Kaisen.' ...

TOKYO -- A survey on otaku activities such as playing games and watching anime found that fans who are passionate about idols "are the most active" in terms of how much money and time they spend ...