
Otaku 101 introduces otaku pop culture, including anime and manga, in an accessible introductory guide. Jessica Rau of how expert press writes the guide, and Stephanie Quinn narrates.
Explore anime genres such as shonen, shogo, jose, magical girl, and seasonal formats like subbed, dubbed, and original video animations.
Learn how manga and other written materials underpin anime, including manga, light novels, web novels, and webcomics, focusing on format differences, reading pace, magazine publication, translation, and cost considerations.
Explore conventions as a welcoming otaku community with cosplay, panels, autograph signings, maid cafes, photo shoots, and arcade rooms, plus practical tips for surviving and budgeting.
Explore cosplay and getting into character, including costume costs and makeup. Learn etiquette, consent for photos, and how to respect others to create a comfortable, inclusive convention experience together.
Explore anime merchandise types and price ranges, from statues to posters. Learn budget strategies like seasonal discounts, second-hand purchases, and avoiding bootlegs to grow your collection.
Explore Japanese fashion styles like Lolita, Harajuku, and visual kei, plus the decorous dakara style, and learn to find, buy, and adapt these looks through western shops and proxy services.
Explore otaku culture through Japanese video games, including RPGs, visual novels, arcade favorites, and fighting and dance games, and their stories, pricing, and western recognition.
Explore Japanese culture, do's and don'ts, bathhouse etiquette, tattoo considerations, and language basics—romaji, katakana, and hiragana—plus numeric street signs and crowded transit realities.
If you're like many people just getting into anime and manga, you may be wondering how to fit the Japanese Otaku culture into your life. This book is specially designed to help you get into the Otaku Culture in an informative manner. Written by an industry worker and enthusiast, this book is professionally made to give you accurate information about Japanese culture. Otaku 101: An Introductory Guide to the Otaku Pop Culture, Anime, Manga, and More! will answer many of the questions that you may have about this unique fandom and what it entails:
● What are the different genres of manga and anime?
● Why does anime only take place in high school?
● How can I prevent a con and not be scammed on collectibles?
● How can I save money anime merchandise?
● What do I need to know before my first Cosplay convention?
Everything you ever needed to know to get started as an Otaku is right in this quick and easy-to-read book! Each chapter is dedicated to covering a hot subject that even some of the most knowledgeable fans may not fully know. This book also makes the perfect gift if you’re trying to explain Otakudom to a friend or family member!
About the Expert
Jessica became interested in Otaku culture as a child and even studied Japanese culture during her schooling. As an adult, she works as a professional journalist in both the anime and video game industries.Thanks to this, she has learned a lot about the culture surrounding Japanese media, as well as researched the social aspects of the communities she works with. In her personal time, she help push the communities she loves, and she help others find themselves by experiencing new forms of media. In her spare time, she also likes to partake in the community and enjoys studying different cultures.