FUCK YOU, THIS IS ANIME

Part 6 - Signs Of An Otaku

It's official. There comes a time in every otaku's life when they just want to leave all their responsibilities and run into the animé world. But the last time I checked, we can't.

Yeah, fuck life. I know that feel, bruh.

And that's why the thing called imagination exists.

That's not the only thing that makes an otaku, well, an otaku.

Here are other examples:

1. You have at least one animé song in your playlist.

Sie sind das essen und weir sind die jaeger!

There's always that one song that makes us dance awkwardly to ourselves in the shower.

Well, in my case, there are 34 songs, but you get the point.

I listen to animé music all the time, that I've grown tired of a certain question.

Before:

"Why are you listening to that? You don't even know what they're saying."

"Well, they have English translations and I may not know the meanings word for word but at least I know the message this song brings. It's tune is actually catchy that's why I like it. The thought is accurate too."

Now:

"Why are you listening to that? You don't even know what they're saying."

"Just shut up and leave me alone."

Ah, yes. Things change when you're in the animé world.

2. You discover a certain someone is also an otaku, you're automatically close friends.

"I like animé."

"I can tell that we're gonna be great friends."

But seriously, anyone with the same interests as you, especially if you both have the same favorites, makes you feel like you're finally not alone. You both know the aesthetics of something you completely adore.

Animé can make people unite.

I'm not antisocial.  I'm anti-bullshit. I'm not into the make-friends-with-a-random-stranger type. But when my friend said that that person is an otaku, I literally ran to her, gave her a hug and twirled around as if I was a merry-go-round attacking a random girl.

When I said, "I love animé," she hugged me back and we both fangirled. And by that, I mean we both screamed out loud.

Honestly, every time I scream, I thank God that nobody thinks I'm being chased by a serial killer.

And now, that girl and I are really, really close friends.

And that's my story on how animé can unite random strangers.

3. You use Japanese words.

"Ohayo gouzaimasu!"

"Oh, you and your Satanic rituals again."

We can't help it. It's in an otaku's soul to use these irresistible words once in a while.

Unless, of course, if you're into the dubbed videos.

Kawaii~~

Sounds cuter than the actual word 'cute'.

Dayjoubu?

Because 'Are you alright?' is too mainstream.

Hai!

The word 'Yes' no longer exists in my vocabulary.

Konnichiwa!

This greeting is more exotic.

Minna~~

'Everyone'? What's that? Is it a tampon brand?

4. Saying 'Moshi moshi' when greeting on the phone.

"Hello, good afternoon. This is the Pizza Hut department in jwjzjshw street. May I take your order?"

"Moshi moshi. Hai, ich pitsa-desu."

Alright, my Japanese grammar is as bad as my Math grades. Beat it, loser.

5. The -chan, -san, -sama etc. syndrome.

Sometimes it can be accidental. Sometimes not.

But we feel giddy as hell when we address someone this way.

6. Onii-chan/Nee-san symptoms.

It actually depends on your siblings if he's/she's the type to ruin your trip.

Mine's the kind who will say, 'Stap. Dat. Naw.' everytime I call him onii-tan so I'd rather not talk about this.

7. You pay attention when someone mentions the word 'Animé'.

-From another class-

Stranger: So I was watching animé the other day when-

*Glass breaks*

*I enter badassly*

Me: DID SOMEONE SAY ANIMÉ?!

Okay, not that exaggerated, but you know what I mean.

8. You've tried Japanese food.

C'mon, don't tell me you don't know what ramen tastes like.

We've all had it.

I've even tried making Onigiri (Riceballs) before, and I'm pretty satisfied with my work.

9. You have at least one piece of clothing that is animé-related.

It doesn't always mean cosplay. You know, like how about Chitoge's ribbon or perhaps a forehead protector. Maybe a One Piece T-shirt that you wear around every Saturday, I don't know.

10. You have a lot of animé pictures on your phone. And some videos, maybe.

Ah, yes. I bet you even have it as your wallpaper.

And to all the male otakus out there, you better hide that hentai video well, you damn bastards.

11. You've tried an animé move/attack/trademark/saying before.

*Snatcher swipes phone*

Me: Swiper no swi - Sorry, wrong phrase. RASENGAN! *Throws fist wildly and hits the wrong person*

*Serves coffee at a laté*

Me: Ooooohhhh, commoner's coffee.

-At school on a test-

Me: Sharingan! *Looks right**looks left*

Ok, I'm not that weird. I think.

Don't fucking judge me I'm unique!

And that is all for today. Hey, the feedback's really weak. C'mon guys, help me out. I'm doing this shit for free so if you enjoyed it or at least smiled a little, then there's nothing wrong in voting and leaving a comment.

We will always love animé.

-Raven (BBOD)