Otaku is a Japanese slang word roughly meaning “geek” or “nerd,” and though it has been imported into English-speaking cultures, it still maintains these Japanese connections. These fans started addressing each other as otaku, an honorific form of “you,” to convey their shared passion for anime and manga.

Is otaku same as Weeb?

Otaku is a term used to describe a Japanese person who is obsessed with their hobby (something like anime, manga, or video games, but it can be all manner of things). A wibu, weeb, or weeaboo is a derogatory term used to describe someone obsessed with Japanese culture on a very superficial level.

What do you call an otaku girl?

There are specific terms for different types of otaku, including Fujoshi (腐女子, lit. Reki-jo are female otaku who are interested in Japanese history. Some terms refer to a location, such as Akiba-kei, a slang term meaning Akihabara-style which applies to those familiar with Akihabaras culture.

What is a Weeaboo girl?

Weeaboo is a mostly derogatory slang term for a Western person who is obsessed with Japanese culture, especially anime, often regarding it as superior to all other cultures.