Otaku

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Otaku is a Japanese slang word which means someone who is crazy about something, especially anime and manga. Originally, otaku was a word to speak to someone from another family with respect.

In Japan, otaku is generally considered a rude word. Calling someone an otaku in Japan would be a very bad insult. However, in America, otaku is often used to refer to fans of anime and manga. In America, calling someone an otaku is not necessarily rude.