Otaku Survey...?

[Orokami]

Yeah...just curious.

Please answer some questions:

1) do you consider yourself to be an Otaku? (fan of manga/anime/etc.)

2) What do you look for in a good anime/manga/video game? (ie: plot, art, characters, amusing dialogue, etc.)

3) when did you get involved in anime/manga/etc? (as in what grade/age)

4) *Edit* just realized thanks to Over the Rainbows that 3 and 4 are same...sorry! So, uh...Hm...instead, how about "What's the best part of being otaku? What's the worst part?"

5) Do you attend conventions (like anime expo) ?

I'm not going to lie: this is for a school project in my anthropology class. We're supposed to do an ethnography (study of a specific culture) and I chose to do the Otaku. We needed to survey people, and I thought: what better way to do this than to ask the kind people of the NSTG? So please help me out ^_^  

[Elemental Doll]

Why is a raven like a writing desk?...

1) Do you consider yourself to be an Otaku?
YES. I love anime all the way. I'm obsessed! ^^

2) What do you look for in a good anime/manga/video game?
Art, plot, and sometimes if it has romance or not. I really prefer some romance, but if not, I'm still okay with it. Definitely action though! Awesome. > w <

3) when did you get involved in anime/manga/etc?
One year ago, and I've already watched more than 50 animes! It may not sound like a lot, but it is. :'D

4) How long have you been involved in anime/manga/etc?
Kind of the same as question 3, but about a year ago. It's just anime for me, no manga.

5) Do you attend conventions (like anime expo) ?
Unfortunately, no. I never know where to look, and there's never any where I live. >o<

...I haven't have the slightest idea...

 

[Rest In Pisces]

1) do you consider yourself to be an Otaku?
Not really, I'm not an addicted type.. but I love some manga/animes (;

2) What do you look for in a good anime/manga/video game?
*Cute drawing, (can be in one's own way like the otome wa boku ni koishiteru OVA)
*Interesting characters
*Good storyline

3) when did you get involved in anime/manga/etc?
I always watch anime since I was a kid..
But I only started reading manga last year

4) How long have you been involved in anime/manga/etc?
Hmm, I think I considered myself 'involved' since last since 'cause I really am into it since then..

5) Do you attend conventions (like anime expo) ?
Nope.. But next time a cosplay will be held at our school, I'll join whee

Hope that helps~!
*PS, that's an interesting subject..

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[Orokami]

Haha...thanks. I really like anthropology. If you're in high school or college, I recommend it as a social science/extra curricular class any day. Well, it depends on the teacher, I guess.  

[Orokami]

bumping this.....^_^  

[Daypaw]

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1) do you consider yourself to be an Otaku? I am a fan, yes, but I would never consider myself an otaku sweatdrop In Japan, 'otaku' is a very derogatory term used to basically describe 30 year olds living in their parents basement who never leave the house. I have no idea how it got glorified here in the states D:

2) What do you look for in a good anime/manga/video game? Plot, plot plot plot! Preferably a mature plotline, and one that is long lasting and not based on episode alone. I also look for good animation.

3) when did you get involved in anime/manga/etc? I was.... Errr... 12? Card Captor Sakura was my first love.

4) *Edit* just realized thanks to Over the Rainbows that 3 and 4 are same...sorry! So, uh...Hm...instead, how about "What's the best part of being otaku? What's the worst part?" Again, don't consider myself an Otaku. Best part of being a fan is that foreign animations tend to have more substance than those here in the US, and worst part? So many people will bash the fandoms.

5) Do you attend conventions (like anime expo) ? I've only ever attended Ohayocon because it happens so close to my home. No traveling required.

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[Orokami]

Bumping, and to clarify on Daypaw's comment, in referring to Otaku, I am not referring to 30 year old men who are addicted. Otaku translates directly to "fan" in Japanese. And while the term is derogatory in Japan, I am strictly talking about fans of anime/manga, whether it is obsessive or not.

Sorry for the confusion, and thanks for the answers!! (Still looking for more, though...10-15 responses would be nice! I'm at...*counting* four?)