Otaku no Video

Otaku no Video - S01

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Inspired by the real origins of Gainax, "Otaku no Video" explores the world of otaku culture through the story of Takeshi Kubo. At first, he leads an ordinary life, but after falling in with a group of otaku, he gradually embraces their lifestyle. Eventually, he leaves his old life behind, aiming to become the ultimate otaku-the "otaking." The story is interspersed with documentary-style interviews featuring actual otaku, covering not just anime and manga enthusiasts but also sci-fi fans, military buffs, and other niche hobbyists in Japan.

Overview:

Inspired by the real origins of Gainax, "Otaku no Video" explores the world of otaku culture through the story of Takeshi Kubo. At first, he leads an ordinary life, but after falling in with a group of otaku, he gradually embraces their lifestyle. Eventually, he leaves his old life behind, aiming to become the ultimate otaku-the "otaking." The story is interspersed with documentary-style interviews featuring actual otaku, covering not just anime and manga enthusiasts but also sci-fi fans, military buffs, and other niche hobbyists in Japan.

Aired:Sep 27, 1991
Episodes:2
Country: Japan

Seasons (1)

Episodes (2)

1. Otaku no Video (1982)2. More Otaku no Video (1985)

Characters & Voice Actors

Koji Tsujitani
CharacterKubo
Voice ActorKoji Tsujitani
Toshiharu Sakurai
CharacterTanaka
Voice ActorToshiharu Sakurai
Akio Otsuka
CharacterBankman Kanda
Voice ActorAkio Otsuka
Yuko Kobayashi
CharacterFukuhara Misuzu
Voice ActorYuko Kobayashi
Shigeru Nakahara
CharacterHino
Voice ActorShigeru Nakahara
Toshiyuki Morikawa
CharacterIiyama
Voice ActorToshiyuki Morikawa
Masami Kikuchi
CharacterMiyoshi
Voice ActorMasami Kikuchi
Yuri Amano
CharacterSatou Yuri
Voice ActorYuri Amano