Deeply Disturbing Look into the World of Japanese Otaku
As I learn more and more about the whole Otaku (in Japan) phenomenon, I think that I’m starting to get a better feel for the strange world in which these people live.
Essentially, they are creating lives for themselves separate of Japanese society. It seems like a lot of these lives often involve odd anti-social behaviors.
Like, for instance, living with and dressing a bunch of mannequins.
If any one out there wants (Coal, I’m looking at you) wants to translate this, I imagine there’s a lot of info being conveyed.
As it is, this is still a fascinating look into another country’s subculture.
UPDATE: We have a translation! Thanks to TViJ reader Jennifer for the following:
“This is Masa-san (Age 42), doll-er history 1 year.”
“Upon being guided into the room, we find four love dolls.”
M: “This is the eldest sister, Mayu. She’s responsible and she cares
for her sisters. Next is Alice. I think she’s a little dependent and
shy. Next is Ai. She’s the youngest sister and the most dependent. The
person sitting on the sofa is my wife, Yui. She’s very reliable.”
“For Masa-san, Yui-san is the ideal woman. They were happily married
in June of last year.”
Staff: “The hands and such are indeed soft, aren’t they?”
M: “Yes, there is a softness to them.”
Staff: “So the breasts are also…”
M: “Hold on! Stop that please!”
“When the staff touched the breast, Masa-san got really mad.”
M: “Because upon meeting a person’s wife, you don’t go touching her
breasts, do you?”
“He is totally in love. How can one become like Masa-san?”
Money
Up until now, he has purchased about 60 outfits for the dolls.
Combined with underwear etc, the total comes to about 150,000 yen.
Also, as the family grew larger, Masa-san moved from a 6 tatami
apartment to a 15,000,000 yen mansion.
“For loved one, don’t fret over a few expenses.”
Anniversaries
M: “A camisole and tshirt set Skinship
“To prevent lulls in the relationship, the most important thing to do
is skinship.”
M: “Let’s swap bras. Let’s change, ok?”
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Ferdie May 23rd, 2006 at 9:49 am
This has nothing with “culture” to do.. Just look at the west world and their TV programs.. What kind of culture do “American Idol” and fifty car chases a week on fox send to the rest of the world.. This is just a view of a sick man and his pretend-family.