what would be seen as more normal
 

does that mean japanese people would view me as an otaku because i do not want to be seen as one.

What's wrong with being an otaku?

Pretty much. :P
Don't let it bother you.

I don't think so.

I like Kamen Rider, but I'm literally not into anything else Japanese just because I'm not,

I'm the exact opposite :lol

Does it really matter when you're on a website that's pretty much dedicated to talking about this kind of stuff…?

an otaku has an obssessive interest and they are considered asocial and live in a fantasy world. it is not a good thing. it like being called a american redneck

I thought Otaku meant fan of whatever it is if its from Japan? Be it Toku, Anime, or Manga.

EDIT-
1- Im nowhere near that, and unless you act crazy, I dont think anyone will think you are Otaku.

2- Rednecks arent like that, at least around me. I live in the south. (How many times have I said this?) But, seriously, the term redneck isnt as bad as it used to be. Im not sure what point Im trying to make here, but I just wanted to say not all rednecks are like that now.

Sure but otaku can be used in many contexts, you can be a military otaku and so on.

Ultimately why does that affect you? If you are not an obsessive person, why would you allow other people opinions keep you away from something you enjoy?

I wouldn't consider redneck and being really into a show the same thing. Otaku as Algo said can be used in different context's, so really I wouldn't be too considered. Besides, why do you care what people think of you because of one thing you like?

It doesn't even have to be japan exclusive, ultimately the ones that connected the word with japanese shows were us, the western audience.

Exactly. Redneck is basically you eat breath and sleep anything in the south. I dont hunt, but I do most everything else. :lol Yet I love Toku and anything else from Japan. :lol Reasoning for my twitter name- @animeredneck96

If you look at the depictions of an otaku in Japanese media, it is almost identical to the American depictions of nerds and geeks. They are basically interchange terms, except outside of Japan otaku is probably being use to point out that the person has interest is Japanese things.

The term you guys are thinking of that would match redneck is weeaboo.


PS This does give one the image of Akiba Red meeting Sheldon Cooper. :p

You should be proud of whatever you are. Live how you want to live, not how other people think you should live. Be a proud Kamen Rider Otaku, be a proud Sentai Otaku.

I am a proud Lady Candelira, Moune, Mezool, Tomoko, Kyoryuger, Gaim Toku Otaku! And you should be proud of whatever you are.

This is the best post.

Get your facts straight. The definition of the word "otaku" has greatly changed over the years.
These days, being an "otaku" means being an expert on what you're interested in, though it still has a somewhat obsessive undertone. AbareYellow even calls herself an "otaku" in Dekaranger vs. Abaranger.
Being "otaku" is not a bad thing anymore these days.

I try my best.

Not even close. Hal Emerich can do it, and so can you!

Exactly. Look at me- Country Music, Duck Dynasty, Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Anime, Manga, The Big Bang Theory, Power Rangers, My Little Pony, and Gundam otaku. Completely diverse there but I love and do what I want to.

Isn't every but an otaku for something? I mean, there's people who are really into sports or cooking or whatever. They don't call themselves nerd or otaku, but in some way, they are exactly that, aren't they?

Yes they are. Its like the guys who play fantasy football but dont play. They are sports geeks/nerds. If you love everything about cars, youre a car fan. Its simple.

And that's what I was getting at anyway. Being a nerd/otaku/whatever you wanna call it is a good thing (and accepted much more these days) because it shows someone is passionate about what he likes.

Even if that passion can get a bit to extreme at times. :lol

I'm a girl who loves the extreme...
well, at least when it comes to being nerdy.
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Best Philip gif ever :lol

what would be seen as more normal
 

and more accepting. an adult viewing kamen rider or super sentai in japan?

It would probably depend person to person. Some would say Kamen Rider, some would say Sentai, some would say any Tokusatsu series. It's just perspective. It doesn't matter though. You should be accepted via how you are as a person, and not for a show/s you enjoy.

And once again, what's with the random topic and you asking what's acceptable?

just curious thats all

Here is how Wikipedia lists the translation of the word otaku.

A polite way of saying "your house", also used as a pronoun to address a person with slight sense of distance. Otaku/otakki/ota turned into a slang term referring to a type of geek/obsessive hobbyist, as they often addressed each other as otaku.

This is like the tokunation equivalent of a Glee episode.

I happen to like Glee, so if we need a song about acceptance, I'm willing to sing :lol

That's pretty interesting how the term just suddenly got a completely different meaning.