10 Anime Terms That the Beginner Anime Fan Should Know
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Anime has had a steadily growing community since its popularity began soaring in the U.S. during the 1990’s. The industry has especially exploded and become more commonplace over the past decade, with celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion and Cole Sprouse publicly expressing their love for the genre.
Anime has become its own league of entertainment, a genre with its own genres to categorize the plethora of TV series and films under its umbrella, as well as popularized terms that can confuse the average person dipping their toes into the world of anime for the very time. Fear not, as while many of these different terms and phrases originate from the Japanese language, understanding what they mean is a far less difficult feat than learning proper Hiragana or Kanji.
The term “Otaku” often refers to anyone obsessed with anime and manga. It is a Japanese slang word that typically means “nerd,” although, in Japan, it is considered offensive as the Otaku lifestyle centers around withdrawing from society, which is perceived as negative in a culture where the norm is being social and work-driven.
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