"Otaku" Isn't A Dirty Word
This article is presented as a sample of what will be published in the first issue of NYAAN – The Magazine. You can read the full article in the magazine!
People call me crazy when I talk about yandere girls. I’ve gotten quite used to having to explain why they appeal to me so much.
They really are amazing.
I’m acquainted with several gamers and anime fans who’ve described themselves as “apolitical,” which I’ve taken to mean less that they don’t have an opinion on political issues, and more that they simply don’t wish to discuss politics. Honestly, I don’t blame them, especially when it comes to politics in the anime and games they consume.
This is something I’ve wanted to pull the trigger on for a long time. We’ve mentioned it a couple times on NTR Radio, but only recently has any progress been made, and the project is progressing quite quickly, so I’m happy to be able to finally put this out there.
I’m proud to officially announce NYAAN – The Magazine: Not Your Average Anime Nerds.
Not long ago, I saw a post questioning why people feel the need to share with others their pornographic preferences. While there’s certainly something to be said about keeping sexual preferences private simply due to their nature, there are many people in the anime fandom who are quite open about the kinds of fanservice, character designs, and even hentai they enjoy, and further, are eager to share that with others.
