Debating Otaku in Contemporary Japan: Historical Perspectives and New Horizons

by Patrick W. Galbraith

Book Overview

With the spread of manga (Japanese comics) and anime (Japanese cartoons) around the world, many have adopted the Japanese term 'otaku' to identify fans of such media. The connection to manga and anime may seem straightforward, but, when taken for granted, often serves to obscure the debates within and around media fandom in Japan since the term 'otaku' appeared in the niche publication Manga Burikko in 1983.

Debating Otaku in Contemporary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350014168
• ISBN13: 9781350014169
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"