[kamen rider bara]

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

[XW1n5t0nX]

What's wrong with being an otaku?

[algo448]

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

[SPLIT LIP]

I don't think so.

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

[XW1n5t0nX]

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

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

[Kiryu]

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

[kamen rider bara]

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

[uchihabro77]

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

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Originally Posted by kamen rider bara

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

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.

[algo448]

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Originally Posted by kamen rider bara

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

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?

[XW1n5t0nX]

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Originally Posted by kamen rider bara

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 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?