Our topic for today is kinda of a taboo, the one that "people-know-about-it-but-dont-pry-to-much-into-it" type; Otaku.
I thank Ore no Imouto ga Konnna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai" for highlighting this.
As defined by a certain dictionary which accepted this latest entry of new words into their codex;
Otaku; a young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skillsThat would be the softer definition for labeling otakus. Other definitions like "scorn of Japan", "NEETs", "perverts", "freaks", "crazies" are the commons and might be more appropriate for those outside of the realm of 2D.
- Oxford Online
Word is that, associating one's self with any otaku activity is considered social suicide. A "detriment to social skills" as earlier described. Like cutting yourself from reality and closing your door to the world, leaving our idle mind's for the devil to play with.
Screw that.
For those living anywhere besides Japan or in the Asian continent, I'm willing to bet your neighbour has no clue what "otaku" even means, which is a plus by the way.
Unfortunately, despite the bright lights of Akihabara at 8, the giant billboards on the latest promotions of upcoming releases and a seemingly bustling animation industry, there lies discrimination in the heart of it.
The general public are at least aware of their existence, but they're considered to be the scorn of Japan's society; often looked down like a bug, better ignored that cared about. Disassociate yourself from having anything to do with this pest and you're clean.
"What so great about cartoons?"
"How can grown men even like this stuff?"
...are the usual views, considered "abnormal" or "highly unorthodox" for a child, teen or even an adult to be obsessing about. And those reports about otaku related incidents and crimes aren't helping with public impressions.
But I wouldn't call otakus "obsessed" tho. More like "high on enthusiasm". They share a passion for such simple entertainment. To other's, it's even part of their life and who they are. Of course, it sometimes leads us to developing our own language, only understandable by those on the same wavelength, but that's okay. ^_^
I can still converse and socialise normally without the internet abbreviations and slangs.
I still know how to discern right from wrong, the acceptable norms and not's.
I have not (yet) shut my door and escaped from reality and morph into a Hikikomori.
I have an interest similar to art collectors, movie fanatics and reading enthusiasts.
I am still human.
And that's what this show is about actually, about a closet fujoshi (female otaku) dealing with society's oppressive views on her hobby. This series is about as real as it can get to the current views on otaku activities and what people go through to keep their hobby a national secret or maintaining it without the
frowns and disapproving faces from the general public.
And that was my introduction of "Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai".
And this is reason enough for me to keep watching.
Gainax did a pretty bold move and I'm enjoying it
Gainax did a pretty bold move and I'm enjoying it
So enjoy your huge dose of comparisons.
December's will be the last for this year, so I'll review and include as many as possible by next month.
Stay frosty! (those in the northern hemi., pardon the lame joke. I know it's really freezing there)
And hope you had a Happy (belated) Halloween!
Seiyuu Comparisons
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[Sakamoto Maaya]
Nino Mari Makinami Illustrious
I just can't stop laughing whenever I tune in Arakawa. It's just too hilarious for a straight face to handle.
Glad I got to see Nino again! Seems there's a plot now (is there?)
[Kamiya Hiroshi]
Ichinomiya Kou Zess
Have you seen Break Blade yet? Totally awesome, especially for a mecha fan like me.
Well, kind of "mecha", so it's awesome all the same.
[Sugita Tomokazu]
Hoshi Kyon
A Rock Star!
Sorry, can't help with the lame pun. It just came to me. =D
And Kyon, don't give me that......
Sorry, can't help with the lame pun. It just came to me. =D
And Kyon, don't give me that......
[Seki, Tomokazu]
Captain Kinomoto Youya
Uwaaaa!
This guy is still around?!
How nostalgic. Seems his voice hasn't changed much.
[Kobayashi, Yuu]
Amazoness Yokoshima Naruko
Yuu should be given Most Weird Voices Award!
Love her random squeaky voices. It just suits her so much.
[Koyasu, Takehito]
Sister Adam Blade
Finally, a REAL Sister!
And before that, he was a Father. Did they cast him knowing his previous role as Adam Blade?
[Sawashiro, Miyuki]
Maria Lag Seeing
Maria still cracks me up. She should meet up with Mr.Masochist from MM!
[Nakamura, Yuuichi]
Last Samurai Hodr
I still can't get used to Nakamura's voice for Ore Imouto.
Something about his voice just doesn't blend well.
[Tachiki, Fumihiko]
Billy Zaraki Kenpachi
Billy is a real Man. No, he's the definition of it!
ANIKIIIIIIIIIII~!
[Goto, Yuko]
Jacqueline Asahina Mikuru
When Billy and her get together, I just know it's gonna be too funny for me to handle.
God I love this show! =D
[Fujiwara, Keiji]
Kappa Hanamoto Shuuji
I've taken a look at the LiveAction for Honey and Clover.
And I'll never look at it again.
[Omigawa, Chiaki]
P-ko Nazuna
Glad Hidamari is still continuing, even it it's just limited special OVAs.
Love shows like that ^^
[Saito, Chiwa]
Stella Erster Sigyn
Another "Aniki". Lol.
What a contrast to her other roles; Sigyn, Hitagi...
[Ootsuka, Houchuu]
Shirai Tooru Jiraiya
I still have that coke stain on my workdesk when it came through my nose during that marathon episode.
Oh god, he was hilarious.
This show is just too much for me. xD
[Yuuki, Aoi]
Yagyuu Jubei Korone
Our little rising star!
She's got a huge future in the seiyuu industry, that's for sure.
[Hirakawa, Daisuke]
Yagyuu Muneakira Itou Makoto
OH SHI-
[Kotobuki, Minako]
Tokugawa Sen Kotobuki Tsumugi
Wow.
A dominatrix role. Love her style of talking down people. ^^
A dominatrix role. Love her style of talking down people. ^^
[Gotou Saori]
Hanzou Hattori Setsuna
Ah....
I'm so envious =3=
I'm so envious =3=
[Kugumiya Rie]
Sanada Yukimura Sanzenin Nagi
Ah...
No change, no change. =)
No change, no change. =)
[Kobayashi Yuu]
Gotou Matabee Yokoshima Naruko
And Kobayashi gets another role this season!
I've got her voice as my ringtone too! ^^"
I've got her voice as my ringtone too! ^^"
[Toyosaki Aki]
Naoe Kanetsugu Uiharu Kazari
Truth be told, Hyakka Ryouren has quite a cast of current popular seiyuus.
But I hate the new censoring style. >_>
[Ogasawara Arisa]
Panty Soma Peries
My friend had a good question: Why can't she bring an extra panty???
My answer: Where's the fun in that????
My answer: Where's the fun in that????
[Ise Mariya]
Stocking Noyamano Ringo
The Air Gear OVA is out this month(?).
But don't hope for a series revival tho....
[Ishii Kouji]
Garterbelt Kimura
I now believe his name is completely associated to a certain lingerie.
Panty wears panties....
Stocking wears stockings...
Garterbelt wears.....
Panty wears panties....
Stocking wears stockings...
Garterbelt wears.....
[Abe Atsushi]
Kamijou Touma Kosuda Takashi
Has anyone noticed his favourite word is now part of the lyrics in the OP?
Has anyone noticed his favourite word is now part of the lyrics in the OP?
[Iguchi Yuka]
Librorum Prohibitorum Index Umenomori Chise
A voice so irritating, even nuns had to burst their eardrums to escape such terror.
A voice so irritating, even nuns had to burst their eardrums to escape such terror.
[Satou Rina]
Misaka Mikoto Tanamachi Kaoru
I'm still waiting for more Biribiri, J.C Staff!
I'm still waiting for more Biribiri, J.C Staff!
[Agemaki Wako]
Agemaki Wako Haibara Kakari
A maiden huh....
Sounds like another Sekirei role....
A maiden huh....
Sounds like another Sekirei role....
[Fukuyama Jun]
Shindou Sugata Suede Gauche
Some of his more current and serious roles.
Please go back to normal characters with your normal voice, Jun , please!
Some of his more current and serious roles.
Please go back to normal characters with your normal voice, Jun , please!
[Miyano, Mamoru]
Tsunashi Takuto Setsuna F Seiei
I had problems SSing his transformation scene. I guess MPC can't withstand his form.
Still, thanks for the new meme; GINGA BISHOUNEN !
*laughs in the corner*
I had problems SSing his transformation scene. I guess MPC can't withstand his form.
Still, thanks for the new meme; GINGA BISHOUNEN !
*laughs in the corner*
[Tomatsu, Haruka]
Sakana Hitei
I can't wait for her CD to be released.
I just love the insert song, fully aware it's by Tomatsu! >.<
[Sakamoto Maaya]
Endou Sarina Nino
Sakamoto again!
Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru's OP was done by her btw.
Gotta love this veteran.
Sakamoto again!
Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru's OP was done by her btw.
Gotta love this veteran.
[Yusa, Kouji]
Harada Sanosuke Nurarihyon
I think i'll stop following the anime for Nurarihyon since I'm already up-to-date with the manga.
I think i'll stop following the anime for Nurarihyon since I'm already up-to-date with the manga.
[Miki, Shinichirou]
Hijikata Toshizo Roy Mustang
I could watch Roy's revenge episode over and over again, just to see that awesome look in his eyes.
I could watch Roy's revenge episode over and over again, just to see that awesome look in his eyes.
[Ookawa, Tooru]
Kondou Isami Tokugawa Ieyasu
Friend was right.
Looks like Ieyasu didn't die and revived with more muscle this time.
Friend was right.
Looks like Ieyasu didn't die and revived with more muscle this time.
[Tsuboi, Tomohiro]
Nagakura Shinpachi Togi Seichirou
Been following Fortune Arial awhile and wondering when will the plot show itself.....
Been following Fortune Arial awhile and wondering when will the plot show itself.....
[Morikubo, Shoutaro]
Okita Souji Takima Takahisa
Thank god some group finally picked up this series and subbed it.
First 2 episodes were out but it looked like no one was picking it T_T
Thank god some group finally picked up this series and subbed it.
First 2 episodes were out but it looked like no one was picking it T_T
[Tomatsu, Haruka]
Lala Satalin Deviluke Corticarte Apa Langranges
Both long names
Both red head (kinda)
Both adorable.
Both long names
Both red head (kinda)
Both adorable.
[Yahagi, Sayuri]
Sairenji Haruna Hagimura Suzu
I'm seriously wishing upon a star for S2 of Yakuindomo
[Watanabe, Akeno]
Yuuki Rito Viletta Nu
That's my look when I eat sukiyaki instead.
Best meal in the world....
Best meal in the world....
[Arai Satomi]
Peke
For those with less acute sense of hearing, I'm here to inform you the seiyuu for Peke has changed.
There I was, expecting Arai's and guess who's voice came out instead?.....
[Toyosaki, Aki]
Peke Ryuuguu Otohime
Meet the new Peke!
Instantly knew it was her, and was going WTF for awhile....
[Fukuen, Misato]
Konjiki Yami Tsuchimikado Maika
Yami is best when young and fresh!
Also, maid goes kuru kuru kuru kuru kuru~!
[Yuzuki, Ryouka]
Celine Sakurai Yukino
I kinda like Celine.
Really cute, even in the manga.
And yuri lovers, be sure to check out Candy Boy. One of my favs ^^
I kinda like Celine.
Really cute, even in the manga.
And yuri lovers, be sure to check out Candy Boy. One of my favs ^^
[Hanazawa, Kana]
Yuuki Mikan Yuki
Mikan's smile is as sweet as mikan!
(What's wrong with me today?!)
Mikan's smile is as sweet as mikan!
(What's wrong with me today?!)
[Itou, Kanae]
Elucia de Lut Ima Eris
Somewhat similar name.
But this time as a demon.
What next?
[Shimono, Hiro]
Katsuragi Keima Amamiya Tetsu
OH SHI-
Shimono has transcended to God-like level. This....can't.....be happening _| ̄|○
I demand he goes back to baka/boke mode!!!
[Yuuki, Aoi]
Aoyama Mio Tepes Mina
Another role for our young star.
She's been getting loads of attention, thanks to her super casting of multiple roles this season.
She's been getting loads of attention, thanks to her super casting of multiple roles this season.
[Taketatsu, Ayana]
Takahara Ayumi Shimizu Miharu
IMO, her voice is more suited to sweeter, happy-go-lucky characters.
Kinda weird when she goes into dead serious dere-dere mode in Ore Imouto
Kinda weird when she goes into dead serious dere-dere mode in Ore Imouto
[Toyama Nao]
4 comments:
as always, interesting list up there ^^ no matter how some people like to mock otaku, it has become a culture and it has become more acceptable nowadays. after all, it is not more difference than other hobbies
Indeed.
When your own dad uses your oppad at times and your grandmother says your collection of figures is impressive, it a sign of change ^^
Lol, Ito Makoto in the house. Guess Hirakawa Daisuke really suits harem male-lead roles, so Hyakka Ryouran is gonna end like School Days then?just kidding.
About Air Gear though, too bad it's just a single OVA they're releasing and Ise Mariya isn't gonna reprise her role as Ringo from what the rumors and information about it shows.
Once he's casted in an infamous role in a really bad ending, he'll forever bare that burden/shame. That show raeped my childhood T_T
But don't mind if the same ending happened to Tachibana Juichi =D
Another Air Gear ain't happening, sad fact. Well, maybe there'll be some reconsideration after the series FINALLY ends, which could be a awhile.
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