⬤ Casual Otaku
tend to collect a few nick nacks that are not too noticeable. Otaku icons may display an interest, but commitment of time is minimal, so that daily responsibility takes priority. ⬤ Core Otaku who have taken pride of their stance there is an unlocked passion. Time has been spent picking top serieses with only the best being payed any attention. There is balance of fantasy and reality in this form. ⬤ Hardcore Otaku researching, watching, calculating, and critiquing all stories. A careful collection decorates their living quarters. Large displays of their Otaku life is always at the forefront.
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Otaku people are really passionate and some of the most creative as well as dedicated of the cultures with the lasting influence of their favorite series(s). With open hands and a guiding direction the coverage of such types of people are important to conveniently group them by interest. This can vary to genre or by time spent, but especially by their hobbies, which later on could lead to a hobby class of some sorts where a person chooses to specialize.
The General Types of Otaku are a those who pass by generational separation and have an appreciation for Animanga no matter what time period it has come from. With Japanese style animation being around for so long fans have connected to the series of their choice and personal interest in some way or another. There is so much content for fans that there are different sorts of groups that have similar interests to one another. The list of general types was based on the typical types listen in Japan, but are not identical. In Japan the typical types of Otaku or Ota for short are: [1] Anime Ota, [2] Manga Ota, [3] Seiyu Ota (Voice Actor Otaku), [4] Cosplay Ota, [5] Figure Ota, [6] Maid Ota, [7] Idol Ota, [8] Game Ota, [9] Gunji Ota (Military Otaku), [10] Eroge Ota (Erotic Games Otaku), [11] Tetsudou Ota (Train Otaku), [12] History Ota, [13] Pasocon Ota (Computer Otaku). -Cinema Otaku- a specialist of Japanese Cinematics of live action and anime: television, movies, script notes, cast listings, cultural references, and criticisms. Those who are casual watch for enjoyment while core otaku watch with reason and hard core otaku watch for every detail. -Japanophile Otaku- a specialist of Japan and its parts: fashion, language, traditions, culture, and food, but there are a variety of sub specialists in the group as well. It is not seen as Animanga Otaku, however still falls under the lone word Otaku in western countries.
-Japan Language Otaku- a specialist of Japan literacy and its speech: hiragana, katakana, and kanji characters. There are varieties that work on different word related projects depending on their interest. Often times those studying to be English teachers or to live in Japan are Japanese language Otaku.
-Manga Otaku-
-Voice Otaku-
-Pilgrimage Otaku-
-Gunji Otaku-
-Cosplay Otaku- a specialist in cosplay costume who sometimes has a multitude of sub variation specialties. They are usually "independent cosplayer" a performing participant in dressing up as a character. If they are known they can be a Cosplay Model through the practice of beauty and posing for photography. If they are lucky a Cosplay Super Model, which is a nationally or internationally recognized top rated cosplayer.
-Otamanor Otaku-
-Lolita Otaku-
-Train Otaku-
-Computer Otaku- a specialist in electronics and computers and how they work in the various specialties. It was based from Akibakei "akiba-type" from Akihabara subculture and that of other electronics towns. It has created a completely off shoot of culture called Arcas based on the anime-style comic called "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World".
Expanded Interpretation
The advanced discussions in the Otaku community are done after a person may have finished a series and can recall things or have gone back to see the said series or referred resource multiple times. With this base knowledge the the person will begin to interpret the message in their own way as well as have their own idea of what had happened in the series have it be the plot, the look, the sound, or the theme. All of this consideration is to have the basic concepts of what is being looked back on from a watchers point of view and as more is understood about the process of making such a series the developer view can also be considered. Some Animanga require a second look to be fully understood, while some are quite easy to grasp the concept and require little reference, especially when it lacks character plot, a dynamic story, or is seemingly incomplete. This is neither good or bad, because series that are complex have a near endless amounts of possibly questions and analysis of things that could have happened, may have happened, or been a concept to be expanded on. Casuals tend to not take such a deep dive into a series and enjoy it for what it is, but the audiences that have a desire for more will become more aware about it and think of everything they can to stretch out its entertainment value. Fandom content is made and of course isn't canon, but it helps for the community and the idea of the series and expands on its content while keeping the concept in tact. While new progression in possible side stories and options of sub-concepts that fit with the inner workings of the given series it doesn't make it official, but it is equally as powerful as if it were in the community of those who keep on returning to the particular series(s) group of people. Many fans who are not active in the community may easily dismiss such works as being not found in canon, but really the content that is made is to keep people talking and interested in the series in hopes that it catches on with more people and content makers. As certain ideas are fleshed out through discussion of possibility, further the idea mill that can be used by series creators of special aspects or character story ideas that have been expanded on, and even an increasing amount of those interested from fandom depicted in doujinshi comics and fan made projects. It challenges both the audience and creators to fine-tune their series to the most it can be for maximum satisfaction of otaku and total profitability. Otaku have always been about their storylines and arts that take them on a journey - the story that affects the creator and the audience - set in the world of animation that make any possibility. The Otaku culture has been taken the idea of creation and moved past it into the world of exploring through socializing for even stronger bonds amongst others who share the same passion. A nod to the old and a step into tomorrow. A name of something with more than one origin - a term to have pride or to cause shame. As many other cultures formed from interests it comes from - geek, nerd, dork, and now isn't really the definition of any of those as it has paved its own history based on how it has been used. Word usage is from how it is said in person to how it is written and how its used in those ways and can be different depending on the language its being used in as well as the area and by what group of people.
Word usage is the way a word, phrase, or concept is used in a language or language variety. Lexicographers gather samples of written instances where a word is used and analyze them to determine patterns of regional or social usage as well as meaning. A word, for example the English word "Otaku" (a western culture formed around Japan animation style and cultural trends of Japan in Animation), may be only a rare regional usage, or a word may be used worldwide by standard English speakers and have one or several evolving definitions. Word usage may also involve grammar. Unlike many lone Japanese word counterparts, the western way of using Otaku doesn't originate from Japan. Some have claimed that the word always followed the Japanese definition of the word although there is little evidence to support these claims. It is much more likely that western usage of Otaku had developed through the terms Japanese Animation, Graphic Novel Fan, and traveling to Japan from those who would use the word in the 1970s and 1980s. Though the word continued to be used to describe the Japan definition in certain language purist circles, it didn't find its way into the cultural lexicon until the 1990s, where it gained popularity among the casual market of Westerners during the big anime boom. Its status as a reference to being apart of a cultured group would qualify it as a term exclusively of Japanese Language, and one that was used as a superior definition to throw the terms older definition under the rug by claiming Japan Language origins. Otaku has been a choice word for literature, poetry, media, politicians, and Japanologists for many years. While the term Otaku in reference to its western origin culture influenced from Animanga and Japan Otaku the term is generally mostly used by writers and are accepted by many, but not all listeners. While in some circles the usages may make the speaker sound uneducated or illiterate, in other circles the more standard or older usage may make the speaker sound possibly pretentious, so definitions as they evolve are often disputed and are complicated from even a single word like "otaku" and causes English usage controversies. How the word Otaku is used is ultimately up to the person using it and as it gains popularity and is able to be recognized the way it is used the most will often be the most accepted. The Definition of Otaku
Otaku takes influences from various cultures including Japan, American, China, and Korea. In Japanese slang the word Otaku stands for a person who specializes in a hobby. Many times Otaku also stands for someone who has an obsessive interest or stays indoors often without socializing. Many do not admit to being Otaku in Japan, because the term Otaku seems to hold negative connotations. The Term The term Otaku comes from the word “taku” which means inside the house or house. The word Otaku started in Japan. In Japanese, it means obsessed or liking something to excess. However, internationally, Otaku is known as someone who is highly interested in Japanese Traditional Culture, and Anime/Manga. The term Otaku became popularized from Akio Nakamori in 1983 from Otaku no Kenkyu, however the character Lynn Minmay from Macross TV series first brought the word up in 1982. In English, the term is more of a loanword with no negative connotations. Even though it has its previous meanings in Japanese language, the definition is different for some outside Japan. The Use The word Otaku is used when describing someone who passionately enjoys Japanese culture, language, and food, anime, manga, models, video editing, drawing, and/or Japanese history.Otaku gained popularity from the Japanese animation, manga, maid cafe, and idol scene in Akihabara Japan in the early 1990s. The culture developed internationally with the Japanese culture enthusiasts, Anime Manga Otaku, Japanese and Korean Language majors, Animation Music Video editors, and Karaoke communities during the 2000s. SenBasa Events in Real Life
When it comes to making a real life event its pretty hard to meet up, because cosplay is a costume related thing, the series is pretty niche with people who know about it, so meeting up for people interested in Japanese History of the Samurai time of the Sengoku Jidai. Because of this it is usually limited to going to a friend's house and playing samurai based games, so there isn’t really a permanent place for people to meet except for yearly events like Anime Conventions and Japanese Festivals. Meet ups are good for limited thematic events in an event where there is some sort of engagement. For something that really is needed to transport yourself into that sort of world is have something Feudal Japan related and that really is some of the best sort of chances to celebrate. The fans of the series want to see some of those weapons and armor displays, cool tea ceremonies with snacks of all kinds, and if there are temporary pop ups or mini-Sengoku Events are some of the most fun. Many fans tend to think over the top, but sometimes thinking a bit simple is some of the best, because immersion is one of the most important aspects to it. A few ideas to imagine this would be getting Japanese themed teas, possibly a Japanese tea set, and then drinking some hot tea or hot soup with the tea set with some friends. Having a small Onigiri Stalls and make some old fashion Onigiri Rice Balls, Omelettes, Grilled Fish and Chicken, Pickled Vegetables, and Miso Soup. Playing some of the soundtrack from the series and its more relaxing tracks in a cosplay of Kimono or Yukata and eating a delicious meal around a table with a nice spread. The more the area is decorated the more immersive it becomes and then the fun comes in as you can lose yourself in that hang out session as long as its believable. Living Your Own Heinan Meal time! Do you want to go on and try to make a SenBasa contribution? Food ideas that are great in theme are a Takamori meshi Rice Shop? Tea & Mochi Shop with Cosplay? Rice Porridge Shop? Thinking a bit of thematics and then the options and ideas start coming in, because it takes a little bit of observation and questions to sort of get the brain going on ideas of what follows the theme. A group of friends or people can make things happen that seem out of reach like fan fiction, fan art, fan shops, fan events, and skies the limit for that. Just a little bit of creating ideas with brain storming, some basic technology, and basic knowledge can add a lot to a community and the experience far passed just watching or reading a series like SenBasa. It is important to ask yourself if you could contribute or have fun and if it was anything what would you do with you and your circle? SenBasa Universe and its Community Message
It surely is not historically accurate, but thats what makes it fun and it has a growing community. Watching the anime or looking at the artbooks it shows the old Okiyo-e Wood Block Print style with a mix of Sumi-e ink brush techniques for a old feel, but the colors are bright and modern feeling. With the original two seasons of the anime being short there is much to be desired from the community and added content is always a blessing, but getting the word out there about SenBasa is important in having enough fans justify more content to be made for the series itself. The interpretations by fans concentrates on cultural references as well as historical looks with buildings and characters' clothes to reference the time period and peak others interests. Expression isn’t limited to just drawings and such, because each person has different talents to bring to the table and contribute in their own way to bring out some fun in the community itself through things like: writing, music, illustration, history articles, philosophy, and gameplay. Regardless of how people express themselves and share with others the contributions excite people and that really matters to build up interest in the community, some who haven’t seen the series for awhile sometimes pick it up again when they see or hear something interesting. The SenBasa community takes a look at things that are modern and compare them to the time era and then do the opposite to see what sorts of modern additions are not added. There are plenty of hidden messages that are implied in an intelligent way, so sometimes there are parts of interest that are not seen the first time around and need a double take. It shows that having communication is important when maintaining, negotiating, and progressing relationships in the series and the fan take back sees this as a chance to expand on such topics. Discussions often mention these fictional characters, historical comparisons to modern, and communication techniques that inevitably lead to the examples of great chemistry the characters have with one another regardless of gender as it need not apply. This brings communication to the forefront of things and having tact in saying what needs to be said. Traveling back to a cooler more hip and spectacular version of histories Samurai War is the theme of the series Sengoku Basara. It adds a sort of amazing flair to the game that is quite fashionable and very super powered with extreme battles and a much more romantic look of history with a heavy on the liberties writing style. The place of battle is treated as a place of honor and is a communicating tool that is almost standardized as a respect of battle sort of idea that brings bonds to anyone, friend or foe. The idea of respect must be earned and the excitement of what could happen is what living life is all about in feeling alive in the era of “Sengoku Jidai”. The visuals give a sort of surrounding that can be taken in as to see history and to understand the value of respect, and effort, along with strategies for individuals as well as groups to move forward in any way of life. It is such a good theme to work with as it makes the fan base feel that they are belonging to this glorified and spruced up version of fictional-history that is unique from other Samurai based series with its own essence so to speak.
Love While You Can! Join Together! There is nothing that stands between individuals looking to join together for the interest of Sengoku Basara, but it sure might seem like it. A wall that is tall and strong, but often referred to online as Gateway and oftentimes there is a Gate Keeper that is less than happy to see those interested in a series they believe is theirs. But the interest is of the person enjoying it and not anyone else, so to be a true fan or “real senbasa fan” has no place in the community. To join as you please or to leave from confrontation the choice is of the person and no one else can direct them otherwise. There is truly nothing to prove, because when you ask the people who are fans most will not bother with the question unless they are looking for a fight, but any comment to come out of such a thing would be a waste of time. What makes someone interested is from the individual and what a person feels and is more than likely different, but if it matches, then so be it. There are so many things to like from the outfits, the relationships, the history, and the stylish attacks, but what is focused on is up to those who choose to celebrate it. The judgement of real fan and the love for the series belongs only to you and hearing those who do not approve can stay at the gate with their unhappy face and one eye on those having fun, but those who intimidate are already unhappy and truly are those who are the fakes who stay only to troll and not celebrate. There are those who enter the gates from their first time seeing a character or even a commercial. The series has aged and has its many versions found on Games, Manga, Soundtracks, and even Anime, so the connection can be made in so many ways. No single route is there to connect a person, but all the different ways connect the person and with each interest the passion becomes more powerful as there is even more to enjoy with every moment and each thing Sengoku Basara related. It becomes a feeling that is almost like an exploding flame of interest that is hard to describe. The Value of the Sengoku Basara Community
Samurai shows always make their way into the seasonal grouping of shows every so often and this one is no different in its general idea, but what really makes it different from the rest is the designs of modern and coolness all in the chase of the aesthetic of Capcom. The series is a bit difficult to find let alone get into as it niche and those in the west have a separate following of fans that follow the dubbed version that took some translation liberties to cater to a particular crowd of action packed interested in all things battle and glory. Sengoku Basara fans call the series SenBasa all too often to shorten the name and to quickly get on with topics of the series itself with its nuances in historical appearance and any other things that move along the conversation. Much of which involves a bit of actual history of the Sengoku Jidai or the design style of the staff that worked on the series itself to push forward possibilities of what could be in the series while following the style of it all. The community tends to look at things from the main draw of the series the battles and the aesthetics, and then later the stories which makes the sharing of fan made material only as closed off as a person's effort. Since the community sees the series as a gem it is seen as a “sleeper” a good series in need of attention to reach full potential. Its Cult status comes from Sengoku Basaras identity of bringing many people who were not interested in historical things in Japan and cracking through their disinterest with actual interest. The show inspired people to visit more historical sites and drew tourism internally and externally to Japan castles that added another layer to the fans who were able to go visit them. And how could they not get interested? No other show brings the special move set of hack and slash and throws it into the Samurai battles of the Sengoku Jidai era and adds plenty of funny references of modern day like horse gear similar to a samurai and can be ridden like a motorcycle with equally as creative handles on the horse to almost look like one as well. SenBasa Universe It surely is not historically accurate, but thats what makes it fun and it has a growing community. Watching the anime or looking at the artbooks it shows the old Okiyo-e Wood Block Print style with a mix of Sumi-e ink brush techniques for a old feel, but the colors are bright and modern feeling. With the original two seasons of the anime being short there is much to be desired from the community and added content is always a blessing, but getting the word out there about SenBasa is important in having enough fans justify more content to be made for the series itself. The interpretations by fans concentrates on cultural references as well as historical looks with buildings and characters' clothes to reference the time period and peak others interests. Expression isn’t limited to just drawings and such, because each person has different talents to bring to the table and contribute in their own way to bring out some fun in the community itself through things like: writing, music, illustration, history articles, philosophy, and gameplay. Regardless of how people express themselves and share with others the contributions excite people and that really matters to build up interest in the community, some who haven’t seen the series for awhile sometimes pick it up again when they see or hear something interesting. The SenBasa community takes a look at things that are modern and compare them to the time era and then do the opposite to see what sorts of modern additions are not added. There are plenty of hidden messages that are implied in an intelligent way, so sometimes there are parts of interest that are not seen the first time around and need a double take. It shows that having communication is important when maintaining, negotiating, and progressing relationships in the series and the fan take back sees this as a chance to expand on such topics. Discussions often mention these fictional characters, historical comparisons to modern, and communication techniques that inevitably lead to the examples of great chemistry the characters have with one another regardless of gender as it need not apply. This brings communication to the forefront of things and having tact in saying what needs to be said. |
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