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World Wide Otaku Day - Dec 15

Otaku subculture is a central theme of various anime and manga works, documentaries and academic research. The subculture began in the 1980s as changing social mentalities and the nurturing of otaku traits by Japanese schools combined with the resignation of such individuals to become social outcasts. The subculture's birth coincided with the anime boom, after the release of works like Mobile Suit Gundam before branched into Comic Market. The definition of otaku subsequently became more complex, and numerous classifications of otaku emerged. In 2005, the Nomura Research Institute divided otaku into twelve groups and estimated the size and market impact of each of these groups. Other institutions have split it further or focus on a single otaku interest. These publications classify distinct groups including anime, manga, camera, automobile, idol and electronics otaku. The economic impact of otaku has been estimated to be as high as ¥2 trillion ($18 billion).[4] -- WIKI



I have mentioned several times previously that Anime was a strong influence for "My Sweet Infected" and an Otaku reading it would recognize several of the themes present. I hope I can break into that market. It would be really nice to hear some comments from people in regards to those influences.

At my recent book signing at the Holiday Bazaar at Keystone Resort a woman approached, lifted up a paperback copy (old black cover) of My Sweet Infected and asked what it was.

Me: "It's a dystopian young adult romantic triangle with zombies"
Her: "Now that's right up my alley."

She then proceeded to get a copy with Amazon Prime.


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