Why i'd only date an otaku

I just want a girl who wouldn't betray my trust and stay by my side forever TT__TT

SO RONERY

Interesting article. I don't really like the way it's written, though, for some reason. It doesn't seem well-rounded enough? I guess. I'm not sure how to word it. But both the article and your post bring up some interesting points.

In regards to figure collecting, as a female figure collector, I would definitely appreciate it more if the guy I date would at least be understanding of my hobby, if not be into it himself.

Who needs diamonds when you could get some delicious PVC? hah. I'm sure that would come off as a very foreign concept to a guy who isn't at all familiar with anime and the like.

most girls don't want date otaku from 2 reasons
1. Have less time for her
2. Don't spend all his money on her

I think it's not matter if the boy or the girl it's Otaku or not, i mean, i had been going out with a boy,he is not a otaku, he likes read some manga like dr.slump or berseck, but he don't lookfor mangas or anime(i think that he don't like anime because he never want watch it with me^^U) what he love it's vedeogames, it's his favorite hobby^^, by other way i'm think that i'm a geek girl because every wek i watch a new anime or find new manga or doujin to read, i'm a figure colector too, and sure that if i got money enought i would buy all the dvd and bluray of my favorite anime>,< by the moment i get all the gimbli collection =3 Also, i want live by drawing manga as profesional, i mean, i'm not japanese but i love enought manga to try to became in a manga drawer, it's look imposible, i know, but he is the only one who supports me, he is sure that i will get my dream, and he really helpme even if he don't like the anime or if he don't want to read doujis or anything else, he use to came with me to managa conventions and help me with cosplay whent i want to do a cosplay...

What i mean, it's that it's not matter if the boy who you love it's otaku or not, he can not be otaku and understand what you feel, if that person don't understand you it's because he woudn't be good for you and your relationship will bad.

I think the importand it's not your hobbys it's try to undertand that person^^

Interesting article... the way it is written seems like it has been lifted out of sankaku :P anyways ive also read your article about that article, it was a very interesting read. Hopefully, ill find my otaku girl one day :)

Just read one of the comments and it really ticked me off:

"Ok... so the conversations are exciting, he's honest and simple, and he won't cheat on you. Nowhere in this article does it say that he is going to reliable, comforting or even sexually active. So is an otaku really better?"

I mean, what is it with this otaku stereotyping about them being not sexually active, attractive?

I can't really tell about the female side, but from my impression (and my own pov) 99% of all males would love it if their girlfriends took some interest in or even wholly shared their hobby.

But as ILikeModels stated above, it can be repulsive for some people to see all those scantily clad women in a guy's room - most would put it on the same level as if there were hundreds of porn mags tacked to the walls ^^

And I guess that the biggest problem is that there are often just not enough fellow otaku around.
And if you actually find someone with the same hobby, there's often a pile of drooling people all over her already (especially when it comes to online-videogames, but thats a different story ><). In those situations I'd personally rather distance myself so I don't give the same bad impression the droolers gave me.

True story: I walked into an anime store and saw a bunch of discounted figures in the display case. I asked the worker why they're so many. He said they were a friends and he had to give up his figure collection to be with a girl.

Must have been a REALLY pretty girl who was rich.

As a modest male otaku, I would love finding a lady who understands my interests in Japanese culture. Few people of either gender seem to understand our interests and its tiring trying to explain. A female otaku with an interest in ecchi figures and doujinshi would probably be my perfect lady.

As a female-under-the-age-mild-otaku, I can say this:
I rather have a man who would love me in full just for being me, than someone who only loves me for my hobbies. o wo
Was that too weird? I'm never good at this kinda stuff! XD

You young ones have still have a lot to learn about life and relationships. Being an otaku is merely one facet of ones personality. There is more to a person aside from personal likes and dislikes. I keep my hobbies from taking over my life, it's all a matter of balancing it all to a socially acceptable level, rather like switching modes from dad mode, husband mode, or otaku mode in appropriate times. Your prospective partner does not really have to be the same as you, that would be very boring, we are individuals after all. As a happily married otaku with kids, I can say it works. It's just comes down to personal respect for each other. Any way good luck to all of you as Valentines day is fast approaching, don't be ronery.

Interesting article and very true for myself at least ^^ Never been more happier than in my current relationship. I've been into figures for several years now and also work on anime cons here so into a little bit of everything otaku but probably mostly figures ^__^ Met my current girlfriend over two years ago who was also into figures and now we live together with a house full of figures! ^^ We also just sold our souls recently to get our first daughter, a yoko dollfie! ;) I think we understand your article all too well ^^; haha

We really enjoy encouraging each others obsessions and introduce each other to new areas and it's always really fun shopping online together for the the latest in merchandise ^^

Would I be correct in saying a lot of female figure otaku's are also into cosplay? Anyway I'd say if you want an otaku relationship go to anime cons and try be outgoing. It does take a while but there's an otaku out there that suits you. =)

All I know is that I'm still looking for my Densha Otoko. He's not around at this point, but perhaps I'll run into him at a con or something. Or maybe on Metro. Then again, I did have 21 great years with my late soulmate. Maybe that's all you get.

As a young Otaku in traning, I can say that I would just be happy with someone who respected my hobbies and interests. People who know I like anime, figma, cosplay and stuff.....generally think its weird and stupid. A very close minded view. But when it comes to cosplay its even worse, they just laugh at me and tell me I'm weird and freaky. Sooo frustrating!!!!

I would love to date an Otaku because i basically am a closet Otaku XD but still - i guess a normal dude who respected my veiws would be ok so i could then twist and turn him into becoming an Otaku! Mwhahaha >:{D me and my evil ways shall rule, Otaku's are supirior to man kind! Mwhahaha! Also that picture is incredible!

I couldn't date an otaku. I don't like anime all that much to be honest, just the art style. Plus all the anime loving guys I've met so were so socially awkward, they don't really know how to present themselves or hold a conversation without throwing their opinions in (VERY annoying). I do like the company geeky guys though and love to have intresting conversations about comics, games, unusual situations, gender oddities and have a (casual) game of Magic (tourney junkies suck all the fun, but that's a whole 'nother issue.)
I read the article it it sounds like she found someone who understands the her interests and doesn't have an issue with the frivolous spending. Said fiance has voiced his annoyance a few times that I shouldn't spend so much, the room all the figures take, priorities, and so on. But he understands it's my choice, my money, so there's not much he can do. Not like he doesn't have issues either (he's messy, snores, keeps the dog in our room, and stays up late hogging the PS3) but we compromise. Tolerance, Compromise, Understanding. It doesn't matter what the kind of label the person is, as long as they practice an these traits and are a kind, loving person.
There is no such thing as the 'perfect man/woman' and there WILL be spats. Just how both parties handle the situation and each other is part of creating a relationship.

to tell the truth as an otaku and a fantasy fanatic it is hard to date anyone out side of fandom. the first thing; people who are outside of fandom have a hard time understanding otaku habits. you will get questions like "why do you like watching those cartoons its weird". or "how come you draw dragons and faires all the time". and even when you date a person who is open minded they often still want you to change the way you are a lot. i am sure i can find a guy who is out side the fandom and will not mind me being a otaku but it is just much more easy with a guy who is also an otaku.

In a way, I think it would be awesome to have an otaku boyfriend, and maybe even an otaku husband, but their are some problems that we seem to be darting.

( I wrote out a long paragraph before, but I'm going to sum it up instead. ) The problem is, people in general, but mostly otaku's, become a bit TOO obsessed with things. I'm the same way with my M.O.H.S. figma collection. You can't stop yourself all the time on doing/buying the things you love, but if you BOTH have the same obsessive problem, then isn't that the blind leading the blind? ( This also applies to people who are celebrity addicted, sports addicts, and etc. )

In the end, you really just want to look for someone who is okay with your hobby, and who also doesn't get mad ALL the time over your figurine/anime/manga/etc. bills, but who also doesn't make these things their soul purpose for living. Yes....., I think that it's kind of dumb to hear that coming from me ( especially if you know how much I talk about anime in rl! ), but I think that you will enjoy having someone who is a "sometimes" otaku who also has other hobbies on the side. Which is what I'm looking for, but sadly enough, I can't find an otaku in Texas who is like that.... :C

Oh well, the future could be promising! <3

P.S.: If anyone doesn't understand, don't be too afraid to ask for a better explanation! :)

I`ve been a otaku all my life (at least 22 of the 25 years) and I could never have a boyfriend who isn't one. Just imagine dragging home a "normal" guy, him seeing my manga/figure/anime/doll collection... he`d think I was crazy or something. Girls here are supposed to like other things, like make-up, fashion and partying (well I like that too) so he would probably not accept it... :(

So I often hang in the manga store here, hoping to find a single, nice otaku I can take home and share interests with. ;D

Well I would want to date an Otaku girl especially a Cosplayer XD but beggars can't be Choosers . I 'm perfectly fine on dating a non-Otaku as it would be nice t have a person that is totally different to me and also I can share my Otaku interest with her

I'd date only an Dancing Queen but they are hard to find.

I'm so happy I dated an otaku. It's nice to tell him i'm about to spend ridiculous amounts of money on a dollfie or a figure, and for him not even bat an eyelid. XD

My husband is an otaku! Oddly enough he was the one that got me into Dollfies. I was only slightly otaku before, but he told me it was okay to be completely crazy about it! And now I'm worse than he is. But I couldn't have dated anyone other than an otaku. At all.