Otaku Dictionary

updated: 12:55 AM Nov 16, 2021

Learn all the must-know otaku terms!

What Is OTP / What Is BrOTP? [Definition; Meaning]
5-toubun no Hanayome (The Quintessential Quintuplets)｜Horimiya
Nov 13, 2021 1
You may have heard people in your anime circle "shipping" certain characters together. "I ship A and B a lot but my OTP is Y and Z" for example. This can ...
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Ruel Butler
What Is Ara Ara? [Definition; Meaning]
Anime Girls｜High School DxD
Nov 10, 2021 1
"Ara Ara" as a phrase does not inherently have a direct translation to English. The closest we can think of would be "My, my, (what do we have here)?" but...
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Ruel Butler
What is Sadodere? [Definition; Meaning] - It Hurts So Good!
Anime Characters｜Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san (Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro!)
May 2, 2021 5
Welcome to Honey’s Anime, where we produce all kinds of content relating to anime and manga! We’re delving into the Anime Dictionary for this one to answe...
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Hoshi-kun
What is Loli Baba? [Definition; Meaning]
Anime Girls｜Kai Byoui Ramune (Dr. Ramune -Mysterious Disease Specialist-)
Apr 14, 2021 0
Loli Baba; let’s just let that term roll around in your mouth for a few moments. It’s a term you may or may not be so familiar with in regards to anime an...
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Jet Nebula
What is the Takarazuka Revue? - Anime Influenced by the Famous All-Female Troupe
Otaku Dictionary｜Sailor Moon
Feb 2, 2021 1
Yes, Takarazuka Revue is a Japanese all-female musical theater that has existed for over a hundred years. What does it have to do with anime, though? Ever...
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Andromache Kokkinou
What is Otokonoko? [Definition; Meaning]
Anime Boys｜Otaku Dictionary
Sep 4, 2020 0
“The Terminology, History, and Current Trends of Japan’s Girlish-Looking Guys” Anime has often incorporated characters with seemingly opposite or ambig...
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May
What is Souryo-Waku? [Definition; Meaning]
Josei Anime｜Ore no Yubi de Midarero
Aug 21, 2020 4
Souryo-Waku is a new subgenre of anime that is rapidly growing in popularity. This term derives from the series Souryo to Majiwaru Shikiyoku no Yoru ni… w...
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J. McGowan
[Otaku Culture] What is Omiyage Culture in Japan? (And, does it come in otaku?!)
Otaku Dictionary
Apr 4, 2020 1
https://twitter.com/akibagiftshop/status/1244099624438120449 Buying souvenirs and giving gifts is something that is commonly done around the world. When pe...
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Jet Nebula
What is Omegaverse (Yaoi)? [Meaning; Definition]
Manga Boys｜Otaku Culture
Mar 23, 2020 1
The world of Yaoi is ever-expanding, resulting in different sub-genres being born to please a wide range of readers. Sometimes, a cute story about two men...
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Yaz L.
What Is Study Culture As Seen In Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai (We Never Learn)?
Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai (We Never Learn: BOKUBEN)｜Comedy Anime
Jan 29, 2020 1
Getting into a good college and acing your tests may seem like a stressful part of life as a high school student but children and teenagers in Japan...
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Lauren
What is Hokkaido Cuisine as Seen in Shokugeki no Souma (Food Wars! Shokugeki no Souma)?
Comedy Anime｜Drama Anime
Nov 1, 2019 1
Hokkaido is known for many things: its beautiful scenery, the rolling ocean waves, but most importantly, its food. Hokkaido cuisine is in a league all its own a...
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Lauren
What is Green Tea as Seen in Shokugeki no Souma (Food Wars! Shokugeki no Souma)?
Comedy Anime｜Drama Anime
Nov 1, 2019 1
Green tea is a popular drink enjoyed by many around the world. The subtleness of the tea leaves allows for a lingering energy that will last throughout the day....
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Lauren
What is Poele as Seen in Shokugeki no Souma (Food Wars! Shokugeki no Souma)?
Food Anime｜Otaku Dictionary
Oct 26, 2019 1
There are a great many techniques that are explored in Shokugeki no Souma as well as countless cuisines. While they all are important in their own right, there ...
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Lauren
What is Molecular Gastronomy as Seen in Shokugeki no Souma (Food Wars! Shokugeki no Souma)?
Food Anime｜Otaku Dictionary
Oct 26, 2019 1
When we hear molecular gastronomy in relation to Shokugeki no Souma, there is one name that trumps the rest… Alice Nakiri. She has an almost encyclopedic ...
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Lauren
[Anime Culture Monday] What is Japanese Blood Type Personality Theory?
Otaku Culture｜Otaku Dictionary
Sep 23, 2019 1
If you’re a fan of Japanese media, it’s likely you’ve noticed that blood types are often listed in character descriptions, but why is that? As it turns ou...
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OkiOkiPanic
What is a Tsukumogami as seen in Tsukumogami Kashimasu (We Rent Tsukumogami)?
Comedy Anime｜Historical Anime
Aug 26, 2019 1
The world of yokai is filled with strange and unusual creatures. Many of these are immensely strange to western cultures that don’t believe in ghosts and ...
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Lauren
What is a Kappa? [Definition; Meaning]
Action Anime｜Adventure Anime
Aug 11, 2019 3
Out of the numerous yokai, a broad classification of supernatural beings and creatures in Japanese traditional folklore and mythology, kappa are among the...
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OkiOkiPanic
What is a Harem Anime? [Definition; Meaning]
Harem Anime｜High School DxD
Jun 4, 2019 1
Harem is a subgenre of light novels, manga, and anime involving polygynous/polyandrous relationships. A polygynous/polyandrous relationship is a relations...
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zeke changuris
What is a Reverse Harem Anime? [Definition; Meaning]
Hakuouki (Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~)｜Kamigami no Asobi
Jun 3, 2019 1
If the typical harem anime features your average guy surrounded by wonderful girls fawning over him, girls need to cheer up because it has its counterpart...
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Mari Mari
[Anime Culture Monday] What is Mono no Aware? [Definition, Meaning]
Otaku Culture｜Otaku Dictionary
Apr 8, 2019 1
Something that you’re likely to come across while learning about Japanese culture is mono no aware (物の哀れ), a complicated concept and feeling that doesn’t ...
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OkiOkiPanic
What is Akuyaku Reijou and Why Should You Care [Definition; Meaning]
Isekai Anime｜Otaku Culture
Feb 12, 2019 1
There’s a new term popping up on the scene and it’s Akuyaku Reijou, but what exactly is it? It’s not exactly a new idea but rather a character trope that ...
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Jenangelx3
What is a Sento/Japanese Bathhouse? [Definition, Meaning]
Otaku Dictionary｜Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Spirited Away)
Jan 5, 2019 1
When Chihiro enters the mystical world of spirits, her encounter begins with a bathhouse. While this may seem strange in western cultures, it is hardly an...
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Lauren
What is Kitsune? [Definition; Meaning]
Otaku Culture｜Otaku Dictionary
Jan 4, 2019 1
Mischief is synonymous with foxes. While they may be cute and fluffy, they represent a world that could turn dark and dangerous. Such is the case with the...
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Lauren
What is Butsudan? [Definition; Meaning]
Otaku Culture｜Otaku Dictionary
Dec 30, 2018 1
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...
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Lauren
[Anime Culture Monday] What is Kendama? [Definition, Meaning]
Dagashi Kashi｜Otaku Culture
Dec 24, 2018 2
Kendama (けん玉) is a fascinating type of traditional Japanese toy with an interesting multicultural heritage and strong modern international following. The ...
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OkiOkiPanic

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