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Welcome to Otapedia! an Otaku encyclopedia which compiles topics, themes and terms of Japanese Otaku culture from the classics to the newest anime, manga, games series and more!
On each page of the Otapedia database is an archive of information that provides the terms, definitions and explanations of anime, manga, games, official goods, cosplay etc that are loved by Otaku fans all around the world.
Otapedia can be used as a dictionary to find the background, story, history, characters and various terms related to certain works. In addition, Otapedia is an open service in which we gather user feedback to improve the database. It is an encyclopedia service that we create together with you, the fans. Also, original content has been published in Otapedia as a starting point, by our members who are passionate about anime, manga and games. Content will definitely increase! So please make sure to keep an eye out this space!
In addition, Otapedia will strive to bring up-to-date news and details on the latest anime series released every season. With more than 50 new series released per season, there is an abundance of information. So this service is a guide for anime fans to find exactly what interests you! and leads you to the latest anime that matches your interests and tastes the most!
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There are a countless number of anime, manga and game series produced in Japan yearly. Therefore our aim at Otapedia is to organize the terms and definitions etc of the latest works and make information and a wide variety of content readily available to Otaku fans. Check out the categories and series titles and get your hands on in-depth knowledge on the latest and trending series!

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a series that was written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki. It is a widely known fantasy action series with many different parts to it. The anime was first aired on the 6th of October 2012 and continued to release many seasons. One of the popular ...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a popular series with a long history. It is a manga written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki that tells the story of bizarre adventures the protagonist goes through. The anime was first aired on the 6th of October with many parts being released. O...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a popular series with a long history. This series was written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki and the manga was first published in 1987. The first season of the anime was then released on the 6th of October which covered the first two parts of th...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, or DanMachi for short, began circulation as a light novel in 2013. The series exploded in popularity, earning a manga adaptation later that year and an anime in 2015. Since then, the series has earned praise from fans and critics...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Since the manga's serialization in 1996 and the anime adaptation in 2000, Rumiko Takahashi's Inuyasha gained critical and commercial acclaim from around the world. Even over a decade since the completion of the original manga, the series is considered to be a classic amon...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Among Rumiko Takahashi's impressive list of works, Inuyasha is one of her most popular and well-known. Ever since the series was first serialized in November 1996, it has become one of the classics and a must-enjoy for anyone interested in anime or manga. The series' popu...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Despite being over two decades since the manga was first published, the Inuyasha series continues to be one of the most popular franchises in the otaku community. The series' popularity spread internationally after the anime adaptation of the manga aired in 2000, which eventu...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Inuyasha is one of the several series produced by the legendary manga artist, Rumiko Takahashi and has gone on to become one of her most popular works. After the anime adaptation of Inuyasha began in 2000, this popularity spread, even more, resulting in a variety of merchandise b...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Identity V is a popular survival horror multiplayer mobile game from developer NetEase. The game boasts an increasingly deep story and distinct art style, as seen in its immense cast of playable characters. Three Identity V characters have found a home in the Nendoroid figure lin...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Ramuda Amemura is a very popular character from the Hypnosis Mic Division Rap Battle series with his iconic pink hair. He is loved for his adorable young boy looks yet intelligent and witty personality. He is currently the leader of the Fling Posse. This Nendoroid perfectly captu...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Doppo Kannonzaka is one of the most famous characters from the Hypnosis Mic Division Series. Doppo is an office worker and notably sings about how hard corporate culture is and how people are underappreciated and invisible. Despite being pessimistic, he also has some fun aspects....

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

From the popular project, Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle by King Records under their Evil Line Records label, comes Hifumi Izanami. In the series, his handsome looks and flirtatious attitude capture the hearts of every woman. His edgy and flirtatious nature is captured in this...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

One of the most popular characters from Hunter x Hunter is Killua Zoldyck. In almost every popularity vote, Killua is voted into the top 3. His immense popularity lies in his calm and collected attitude, while his complex motivation makes him more relatable and likeable. Another ...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Kurapika is one of the most popular characters from the Hunter x Hunter series. In character popularity votes, he consistently ranks in the top 3. His popularity lies in his intriguing backstory, combined with his intelligent and kind-hearted nature with the capability to be dead...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Gon Freecss is the main character from Hunter x Hunter and is a unique character. His simple nature, determination to excel and friendly nature captured the characters' hearts and led both enemies and allies to trust him. It’s this charming nature that also captured fans’ hea...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Chrollo Lucilfer is a fan-favorite from the popular Hunter x Hunter series. With his seemingly tragic past and mysterious dark aura, fans cannot help but feel sympathy and love for Chrollo. This Nendoroid figure of Chrollo Lucilfer recreates the mysterious and robust character th...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Hori san to Miyamura kun, more commonly known as Horimiya is a popular high school love series. The manga was first released on the 27th of March 2012 with an anime also being released. The story is about a strong-willed girl and a slightly introverted boy who have completely dif...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Himouto! Umaru-chan is a slice-of-life comedy series created by Sankaku Head and originally ran as a manga from March 2013 to November 2017. It focuses around the titular protagonist, Umaru Doma, and her desire to laze around her home despite being seen as the ideal student by he...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Higurashi: When They Cry is a multimedia franchise that first captured attention as a mystery and psychological horror visual novel. Since the release of the first chapter in 2002, the series has expanded to include anime, manga, and live-action adaptations. One of the central ch...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

In 2020, the puzzle adventure game Helltaker, took the indie gaming world by storm. Solo produced and free-to-play, the game gave fans impressive art and a cast of demon girls to add to their own personal harems. The face of the game, demon girl Lucifer, even has a Nendoroid figu...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

One of the most well-known fictional characters in the wizarding genre is Harry Potter from the Harry Potter franchise, also known as "The Boy Who Lived". The series follows Harry's struggle to adapt to the wizarding world and his defeating Voldemort. His popularity...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Luna Lovegood is a character loved by all in the Harry Potter franchise with her iconic waist-length blond hair and silvery misty eyes. She is fearless and incredibly kind, with no judgment clouding her vision. As quirky as she seems, she holds exceptionally high regard for her f...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Draco Malfoy is a famous fictional character from the Harry Potter Series. Despite being depicted as a bully, his flawed nature makes him relatable. With the charm Tom Felton puts into the character, Draco is one of the most popular characters in the series. These Nendoroid figur...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Hermione Jean Granger is one of the most famous fictional book characters for children and adults alike. She is one of the main characters from the global renowned Harry Potter franchise. She is academically gifted, but she is not sporty, but she is fierce and strong. Hermione ho...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Ever since her first introduction in “Batman: The Animated Series”, Harley Quinn has been loved by many fans. She is gorgeous, insane, and cute all at the same time, and somehow that makes her all the more lovable. Her popularity rivals Batman and Superman from the DC Comics, and...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Hamtaro delighted children in Japan and around the world with playful stories about a group of adventurous hamsters. These stories champion the importance of teamwork, friendship, and peaceful solutions to conflict. The titular hamster, Hamtaro, resonates with his young audience ...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Since its original airing in 2007, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann has become a classic anime series loved by many fans in the greater otaku community. Although the story largely focuses on its protagonist, Simon, the bombastic and courageous Kamina is often listed as fans' favori...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Guilty Gear is a popular series of fighting games from Japanese developer Arc System Works. Since its first release in 1998, the series has produced several sequels, manga adaptations, and drama CDs. Its enduring popularity has earned Guilty Gear a cult classic status among gamin...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Since the serialization of the Golden Kamuy series in 2014, the franchise has gained a considerable following. This fan base grew even larger after the series received an anime adaptation in 2018. Although Golden Kamuy is still ongoing, many readers and viewers enjoy the series f...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

The Golden Kamuy franchise first began as a manga series that was written and illustrated by Satoru Noda in 2014. Its story is set shortly after the Russo-Japanese War and focuses on the hunt for a hidden stash of Ainu gold. Overall, the series is known for its portrayal of the e...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Zhuge Kongming, the famous military strategist from the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history, has somehow been reborn in modern day Shibuya, and he’s fallen in love with the singing voice of Eiko Tsukimi! Eiko is an aspiring singer who can’t seem to catch a break, and Zhuge i...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Hakufu Sonsaku is a high school girl and the leader of Nanyo Academy who possesses a Magatama, which allows her to channel the spirit of the warrior Sun Ce from China's Three Kingdoms era. A skilled fighter, she goes up against other girls who also possess their own Magatama ...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

In the aftermath of the Battle of Kankokukan, in which Qin was attacked by a combined army of five powerful countries, Ei Sei proves his talent and is crowned the 31st king of Qin. But though victorious, the battle has left a huge mark on Qin and the countries that participated, ...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Having withstood the defensive battle at Jaburo, the Earth Federation Forces are planning to launch a full-scale counterattack operation to capture Odessa, the home base of Zeon's Earth Attack Force. Amuro, aboard White Base, sets off for Belfast to resupply before the operat...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

In Tokyo, bubbles have rained down from the sky and broken the laws of gravity. Now cut off from the world, the city has become a playground for young people who have lost their families due to the phenomenon and who now engage in parkour team battles called battlekour where they...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Kaname Tojo is a girl from the countryside who moves to the city to attend college. Traumatized by aggressive “carnivore”-type men, she is looking to finally meet a kind and gentle “herbivore”-type man. To that end, she attends a mixer, where she meets the herbivore man she’s bee...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Arc awakes to find himself cast into another world as the character he plays in a MMORPG. His appearance is that of a skeleton knight, with armor covering nothing but his skeletal body. But if his true form is found out, it’s likely he’ll be misunderstood as being a monster and b...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Lucius is an architect living in ancient Rome who specializes in thermae bath houses and is trying to come up with new, novel ideas to set his bath houses apart. One day, while working on an outdoor bath house, he stumbles upon a hidden tunnel inside a well and ends up in a bath ...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

In the year 2205, the "historical retrograde army" have begun attacks on the past in order to change history. The Saniwa, whose duty is to protect history, have the power to imbue life into objects. The strongest among these are the Token Danshi, legendary swords person...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Second-year high school student Futaro Uesugi gets excellent grades but comes from a poor family. One day, he meets transfer student Itsuki Nakano who asks him to help her study. However, he refuses and is met with her wrath and anger. Shortly thereafter, Futaro hears from his si...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

In order to save the life of their younger sister Himari, twin brothers Kanba and Shoma Takakura search for the Penguindrum under the command of a mysterious penguin hat. Meanwhile, believing in her own destiny, high school girl Ringo Oginome continues to make the events written ...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

People have been disappearing en masse all over the world, and Rena and Shinjiro have disappeared as well. Meanwhile, freelance journalist Kotaro and his girlfriend Izumi begin to pursue the mystery of the disappearances. Then, terrorist aliens part of the organization Black Star...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Haruka’s love of swimming continues, but what will he grasp at the end of it all? Bonding with friends through swimming, and the irreplaceable days that followed. Their swimming charmed viewers, scooped up their hearts, and created miracles time and again. Eventually, the boys be...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Kotokawa is an eccentric, quiet 41-year-old taxi driver who has no relatives, and tends not to get involved with others. His job is to transport customers, who all seem to be quirky in their own way, and though quiet by nature he usually converses with them. But what should be no...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

While in junior high, Ryo Mizushima made a spur of the moment decision and joined the badminton team. Despite a lack of proper coaching at his school, his physical strength allowed him to improve to the point where he participated in a prefectural tournament, where he was approac...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Leo is a hero who saved the world from invasion by the Demon Lord’s army. But his tremendous power that brought peace to the land is feared by the people, and he is cast out of society. Losing his home, his honor, and his place in the world, and shunned by the very people he gave...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Saybil, a student at a magic academy, has no memory of his life before transfering to the academy. Not knowing his reason for being there, his school life is somewhat empty, and, not knowing what it means to work hard, his grades are abysmal. Then, the academy’s headmistress, Alb...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022

Magical girls continue to fight in secret against witches in exchange for having their wishes granted. However, Iroha Tamaki has forgotten what it was that she wished for when she became a magical girl. Having lost something important, she continues to fight every day without kno...

Last updated at, 31 Mar 2022