In episode 68 of the TokuNet podcast, the team discusses the realities of being an otaku and how otakus are portrayed in tokusatsu.
Note: There is mention of the Tsutomu Miyazaki case which includes murder, sexual assault, and other topics. The discussion starts at 15:40. Please feel free to skip ahead a few minutes if you don't wish to hear about those subjects.
In this episode, Team TokuNet talks about what it means to be an otaku, the cultural history of the term, how tokusatsu portrays otakus, and what the future holds for otaku culture.
CAST:
- Nicole Amber
- Yasin Bulhan - @KeitaiOkami
- Charlie Li
- Kevin Nguyen - @DraikenTalkos
Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty
Podcast Feature Art by Travis Butts
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