Otaku no video wikicartoon fandom powered by wikia. It is noted for its mix of conventional documentary film styles with actual film, no less, with a more traditional anime storytelling fashion. The official website of the live action film adaptations of tsugumi ohba and takeshi obatas death note manga has been updated to reveal a brand new countdown the new countdown is currently ticking down till 10. Otaku no video otaking edition subtitled anime bluray by. The garagekit companies tanaka names are both real. Otaku 1994 this classic documentary focuses on a group. Otaku no video is something i can only recommend to the seasoned anime watcher, especially one who will get the references to late 70searly 80s animation. Gainaxs otaku no video ova bluray listed in japan aug 22, 2014 manga releasing towa no quon series in november may 29, 2012 final towa no quon anime films 1st 9. Come explore how this escapist world of comic books, movies, dolls, guns, art and video games began, evolved and is affecting japanese society. Nippon otaku taishou, japan otaku award, 2003, 4594 039006. Find out more with myanimelist, the worlds most active online anime and manga community and database. Otaku no video 1982 is the self mockumentary anime production company gainax created to parody themselves. Otaku no video is part documentary of anime culture in the 80s, part adapted grassroots history of gainax, part candid otaku interview, and part selfparody. It is noted for its mix of conventional documentary film styles with actual film, no less, with a more traditional anime storytelling.
Jan 15, 2018 otaku no video provides a funfilled and overthetop portrait of what it was like to be an otaku in the early days of the anime craze, and thus is an invaluable title for those interested in that part of our popculture history, but the scripted and fake liveaction interviews are an aberration that will no doubt tarnish the experience for many. Slowly, he becomes more like them until he decides. Comix wave films, the studio behind popular works like 5 centimeters per second and kimi no na wa. Otaku no video is a 1991 anime spoofing the life and culture of otaku, individuals with obsessive interests in media, particularly anime and manga, as well as the history of gainax, its creators. With shouji murahama, hiroki sato, jun tamaya, craig york. It is one of those movies that is very easy to watch and enjoyable. Otaku no video otakus video is a mockumentary showing the slow descent into otakuhood of kubo, a young college student with a girlfriend and a scant interest in animemanga. Death note started off as a manga by tsugumi ohba and takeshi obata. Bones 6film towa no quon anime opens june 18 jan 22, 2011. Mavechan video short 2004 stratos 4 video short 2003 stratos 4 tv series. Each episode depicts a specific aspect of otaku life ranging from cosplaying to going to anime conventions. In other languages, the term is defined as animation from japan or as a japanesedisseminated animation. Otaku no video stars a young man named kubo, who starts off as an average citizen, engrossed in the school tennis club, and happy with his girlfriend. Kubo, an athletic college student, is the only one in his tennis club who takes the sport seriously, to the consternation of his drinking buddies.
Digital access to all online digital materials, including highresolution. Otaku no video is a legendary 1991 studio gainax twoepisode ova telling the story of kubo, a college student in 1982 who is drawn into a group of otaku people with obsessive hobbies such as anime by his old high school buddy tanaka. Told in a fauxdocumentary fashion, a college student named kobu catches up with tanaka, a high school friend who is an otaku, an obsessive fan. Otaku no video tells the story of how kubo, initially an otaku virgin, is gently cajoled by his old school friend tanaka into the ways of all things anime, manga and nerdy. It is noted for its mix of conventional documentary film styles with actual film, no. Jul 17, 2011 otaku no video explores cosplay and the culture of dojinshi. Characters, voice actors, producers and directors from the anime otaku no video on myanimelist, the internets largest anime database. Somewhat based on the real story of how gainax was founded, otaku no video addresses all aspects of an otaku lifestyle. However, if you grew up watching yamato and macross, gatchaman and minky momo or even if youre like me and surround yourself with people who have despite being a relative newbie otaku. Through the bad influence of an old friend, tanaka, his interest gains control of his life, and he is soon a fullblown otaku, indulging in cosplay and abandoned by. The main character is an average japanese male, ken kubo, living quite happily with his girlfriend yoshiko. He eventually becomes just as obsessed as the others, andafter being dumped by his girlfriend uenosets.
Reviews will be synthesized from multiple viewpoints. The original otaku no video 19821985 trailers, reconstructed in full hd. At the mainichi film awards, tokyo godfathers won the animation film award and winter days won the ofuji noburo award. Cbs films and entertainment one in conjunction with lionsgate will release this comedy in theaters on october 11, 2019. Death note 10th anniversary website launched otaku tale. Otakus video is a 1991 anime spoofing the life and culture of otaku, individuals with obsessive interests in media, particularly anime and manga, as well as the history of gainax, its creators. It chronicles the life of kubo, a welltodo and in college student, and tanaka, the social outcast that was. Dec 27, 2010 an annotated ebook edition of the notenki memoirs. Jan 09, 2006 a shy anime fangirl struggles with an office crush. The actors played their roles very well thought i think the story could have used more depth. All rights to the material being featured belong to its respective owners, companies, studios, and any other associated affiliates. The series was popular enough to receive an anime adaptation by the studio madhouse, which went on from late. Shouji murahama, hiroki sato, jun tamaya, craig york, yuri. Otaku no video otaku s video is a mockumentary showing the slow descent into otaku hood of kubo, a young college student with a girlfriend and a scant interest in animemanga.
Anno it isnt completed yet, but in episodes one and two my recent. Just when the internet cannot offer enough of the felines being too cute for viewing at home, the victoria film festival crew operating the vic theatre is upping the ante and working in partnership with cat video fest to display them on the big screen this weekend for special screenings. He eventually becomes just as obsessed as the others, andafter being dumped by his girlfriend uenosets his sights on becoming the ultimate fan. List of current anime with completed productions updated may 9.
Change the world that released in 2008, which was a spinoff film set in the 20 time. Change the world that released in 2008, which was a spinoff film set in the 20 time skip in the second live action film, death note ii. There are 735 videos about otaku on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The infamous anime mockumentary from gainax, the anime studio founded by fans, about fans who plan to otakunize humanity. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Looking for information on the anime otaku no video. Otaku 1994 this classic documentary focuses on a group of mostly male japanese youths who are obsessed with manga and anime subculture. If you like anime or just happen to be an otaku yourself, you can relate a lot to this movie. Its contemporary use originated with akio nakamoris 1983 essay in manga burikko. It chronicles the life of kubo, a welltodo and in college student, and tanaka, the social outcast that was kubos friend from high school. A shy anime fangirl struggles with an office crush. Gainaxs otaku no video ova bluray listed in japan aug 22, 2014 manga releasing towa no quon series in november may 29, 2012 final towa no quon anime film s 1st 9 minutes streamed dec 9, 2011. Inspectre releases new visual and tv spots anime 5 months ago.
Inoue arts is an individual, and kaiyoudoo is a major company in the industry, and doing much better than. Mixed in are liveaction interviews with real otaku, addressing. At fanimecon 2003, hiroshi sato, an animator and another gainax member. This list contains numerous notable entries of anime which. While many similar themes are expressed in genshiken, genshiken focuses on the modern otaku and centers on a group of friends in an anime club called genshiken. A half animatedhalf liveaction mockumentary about the world of japanese geekdom. Animeigos special limited edition bluray otaking edition of otaku no video contains both episodes. In their coda, otaku no video, they made animes great roman a clef, closing. Media in category 2003 anime films the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Feb 28, 2018 comix wave films, the studio behind popular works like 5 centimeters per second and kimi no na wa. Studio gainax and the men who created evangelion, a short autobiography by a founder of gainax who became active as a fan and in the animemanga industry in the late 1970s. Otaku 1994 this classic documentary focuses on a group of. Gainaxs otaku no video ova bluray listed in japan aug 22, 2014.
After belushis death in 1982, the band continued to tour, releasing several other studio albums and compilations, and a sequel film, blues brothers 2000, was released in 1998. Otaku no video is a comedy anime spoofing the life and culture of otaku, or japanese media fans, as well as the history of gainax, its creators. For this reason, he stopped completing all the courses necessary for a university degree, and he joined a. Two otaku construct the waifu of their dreams otaku no. Slowly, he becomes more like them until he decides to abandon his former life to become king of otakuthe otaking. New articles on japanese pop culture are posted every day. The manga was first published in december 2003 and ended in mid 2006 for a. Woodhead, yoshimi kanda, hiroyuki yamaga, toshio okada.
The word is the abbreviated pronunciation of animation in japanese, where this term references all animation. Comix wave films and haoliners announce anthology anime film. It is noted for its mix of conventional documentary film styles with actual film. Robert j woodhead is raising funds for otaku no video otaking edition subtitled anime bluray on kickstarter.
Slowly, he becomes more like them until he decides to abandon his former life to become king of otaku the otaking. A true treat for true fans of any genre, otaku no video fans video is an outrageous mockumentary that combines the superb animation that made gainax one of japans bestloved animation studios with truly strange interviews with real animation fans. Toshio okada is an anime producer, author, and lecturer. Otaku is a japanese term for people with obsessive interests, particularly in anime and manga. A true treat for fans, otaku no video is an outrageous mockumentary that combines the superb animation that made gainax one of japans bestloved animation studios with. Countdown revealed on death note live action website otaku tale. Otaku no video explores cosplay and the culture of dojinshi. Writerdirector benh zeitlin tries, and with eliza zeitlin sharing the credit in their screenplay, the story cant decide if it should entirely focus on this title character or simply be about motherhood. All the latest anime and otaku news straight from japan. Sep 11, 2015 the last live action film in the series was l. If a passing familiarity to american made her or the japanese animation video girl ai sounds familiar, jexi is the film for you. Internationally, millennium actress was nominated for the annie award for best animated feature, the third consecutive year an anime was nominated for the award.
Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. Mixed in are liveaction interviews with real otaku, addressing every. Look at their short film that opened daicon iv, following that up with the incredible. The manga was first published in december 2003 and ended in mid 2006 for a total of 12 volumes. Ken kubo is a young man living an average life until he is dragged into a group of otaku. Synopsis somewhat based on the real story of how gainax was founded, otaku no video addresses all aspects of an otaku lifestyle. However, otaku no video is quite outdated and times have changed. This comedy is a parody of japanese animated films. If you want to start a main otakunovideo page, just click the edit button above. Cbs films and entertainment one in conjunction with lionsgate will release this comedy in theaters on october 11, 2019 when phil adam devine is your typical awkward guy who needs help to make girlfriends, the last thing anyone. Aug 01, 2016 otaku no video tells the story of how kubo, initially an otaku virgin, is gently cajoled by his old school friend tanaka into the ways of all things anime, manga and nerdy. The presentation of the otaku in the film was very eeriely similar to how nerds behave here. After three appearances on snl, the band released an album in 1978, after which the eponymous film the blues brothers was released in 1980.