The Difference Between Good and Bad Otakus

Otakus are people with different personalities and values. Recently, a post about the characteristics of good and bad otaku was widely discussed on social media.

The focus of this discussion is a statement that was discovered in a certain shop. It was displayed in places such as Akihabara and read as follows.

These words clearly encapsulate the characteristics of good and bad otaku. Good otakus are seen as those who share enjoyment and provide valuable information, thus making those around them happy. Being in the company of these individuals is considered enjoyable.

Conversely, bad otakus are those who impose their preferences and attack the values of others, thereby making those around them uncomfortable. Such attitudes are undesirable in any community, not just the anime and otaku community.

The reaction to this discussion on social media was an outpouring of comments and discussion. On platforms such as X (Twitter), comments such as "This applies to more than just otakus," "A message to remember," "Resonates with me," and "We need to be careful!" were common.