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Otaku

Japan’s Database Animals

Hiroki Azuma

Explore the in-depth analysis of Japan's obsessive manga and anime fandom known as "otaku" in Hiroki Azuma's critically-acclaimed work. Delve into the philosophical and historical roots of this cultural phenomenon while examining its impact on society.
Publish Date
2009-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
2009-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2001
Goodreads Rating
3.79
ISBN
8601405797162
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2020-09-17T12:34:14.000Z
@hugobowne @zephoria We just have to look at Japan as a microcosm of what can go wrong. (See the book “Otaku: Japan’s Database Animals.) I agree with the author of this piece, that the tech is not neutral:      source