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Otaku no Video & the History of Otaku | KYOTO VIDEO

Published: February 1st 2024, 12:59:35 am

For my 6th anniversary, I wanted to take a look back at an anime that's  more of a historical document than an actual anime. Through a  combination self-effacing humor and true love for the medium, a Gainax  co-founder made Otaku no Video as a way to poke fun, but also de-mystify  the subculture he was a part of. But how does it fare in today's light  where otakudom feels more mainstream than ever?