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Otaku no Video

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Somewhat based on the real story of how Gainax was founded, Otaku no Video addresses all aspects of an otaku lifestyle. Takeshi Kubo is a young man living an average life until he is dragged into a group of otaku. Slowly, he becomes more like them until he decides to abandon his former life to become king of otaku—the otaking! Mixed in are live-action interviews with real otaku, addressing every aspect of hardcore otaku life.

Not only are anime and manga fans included, but also sci-fi fans, military fans, and other groups of Japanese geeks.

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What is Otaku no Video about?

It follows Kubo, an ordinary young man who is drawn into an otaku circle and pursues the dream of becoming an Otaking. The story also spoofs the real rise of Gainax and the culture surrounding anime and manga. [Otaku no Video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otaku_no_Video)

Is Otaku no Video a movie or a series?

It is a 1991 two-episode original video animation, with episodes built around 1982 and 1985. That format makes it a short, self-contained release rather than a long television season. [Otaku no Video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otaku_no_Video)

Why does Otaku no Video include live-action documentary segments?

The documentary-style sections parody interviews and show otaku culture from a mock non-fiction angle. They sit alongside the animated story of Kubo, which is why the OVA feels part anime and part mockumentary.

Was Gainax involved in making Otaku no Video?

Yes, Gainax produced the OVA, and the story is loosely based on the studio's own early history. It is not a literal company documentary, because Kubo's climb through otaku culture is presented as satire. [Otaku no Video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otaku_no_Video)

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