/jp/ - Otaku Culture

As most informed /jp/ers know, "otaku" in Japan generally keep to themselves. They don't go out and evangelize their hobby, mostly sticking to doujin shops, doujin fairs, Pixiv, Nico Nico Douga, 2ch, etc. They conceal their power level in public. Most Japanese almost never encounter someone who they can immediately brand an "otaku".

But, sadly -- perhaps due to influence from American otaku, or perhaps just due to the new generation being unaware of proper conduct -- this has begun to change.

Enter the "kimotaku".

The kimotaku has no idea what "concealing his power level" means. The kimotaku will happily evangelize his favorite anime or franchise, even to those who aren't interested in otaku culture at all. The kimotaku will wear his power level on his clothes, making it obvious who he is. The kimotaku will treat his otakuness as a badge of honor, even among non-otaku. He is... the fanboy. And he has now come to Japan.