Otaku Dictionary

Gore is not an uncommon part of media these days. From video games to movies, books and of course, anime, gore fans can find a lot of different options. A...

So you want to create your own manga but don’t know how to put your ideas on paper? You’ve come to the right place! We’ll give you a short overview of how...

Bishamon, as we know her from Noragami, is a proud and mighty war god. However, her role as a god in Buddhism is rather different and conflicting. Bishamo...

As arguably one of the top anime from the 2000s, Hellsing is surrounded with much of its own lore. However, there are myths about the original Van Helsing...

Religion is important to millions of people across the world. There is nothing that separates Japan from this statistic. Buddhism is one of the most promi...

Kendama (けん玉) is a fascinating type of traditional Japanese toy with an interesting multicultural heritage and strong modern international following. The ...

With Christmas coming, a hankering for sweets quickly approaches with it. While some prefer candy canes and peppermint mochas, there also is the craving f...

Have you ever heard of the term “gatcha” or “gachapon?” You may have heard of it at one point or another in anime like Mayuri’s Upa in Steins;Gate, but you prob...