“Otakus @ Home” the 10 million Yen project
What does the inside of an otaku’s room look like? Come to think of it, what even inspires one to become an otaku? “Otakus @ Home” aims to answer these questions and more as we explore the homes of self-professed otakus and try find which otaku can boast the most expensive collector’s item.
Each time we’ll introduce a new otaku, their room and their most prized possession and we’ll keep a running tally going on the amount spent until we hit our set goal of 10 million Yen (approx. $100,000). We’ll also be throwing 20 questions at each participant in the project and by the end of it hopefully we’ll all be a little more understanding on the way and life of the otaku.
■#9 NEW
Our 9th guest serves his country as a member of the self-defense force and likes to cover the walls of his room with his favorite 'bishojo.'
Our 9th guest serves his country as a member of the self-defense force and likes to cover the walls of his room with his favorite 'bishojo.'
■#8
A husband and wife otaku, and a 3 year old otaku son in the making!
A husband and wife otaku, and a 3 year old otaku son in the making!
■#7
One glance at his room is enough to tell you - this otaku likes his bishojo!...
One glance at his room is enough to tell you - this otaku likes his bishojo!...
■#6
Otaku history of 5 years. Our 6th guest lives in a sharehouse with a friend but to us this place looks more secret base than sharehouse! See for yourself!
Otaku history of 5 years. Our 6th guest lives in a sharehouse with a friend but to us this place looks more secret base than sharehouse! See for yourself!
■#5
Otaku history 40 years! A husband and wife otaku couple - she makes doll's clothes, he makes models!
Otaku history 40 years! A husband and wife otaku couple - she makes doll's clothes, he makes models!
■#4
An otaku of only 7 months, but after discovering "K-ON!" his life (and his room) changed in a big way!
An otaku of only 7 months, but after discovering "K-ON!" his life (and his room) changed in a big way!
■ #3
An otaku history of 4 years. This otaku now lives in a company dormitory but he let us have a look inside his otaku room back home!
An otaku history of 4 years. This otaku now lives in a company dormitory but he let us have a look inside his otaku room back home!
■ #2
An otaku history of 16 years! Our next guest is a MASSIVE fan of "K-On!" (more specifically, Ricchan!)
An otaku history of 16 years! Our next guest is a MASSIVE fan of "K-On!" (more specifically, Ricchan!)
■ #1
Our first guest: an otaku for 10years and a former hardcore gamer who used to make a living off playing net games.
Our first guest: an otaku for 10years and a former hardcore gamer who used to make a living off playing net games.
