Otaku Encyclopedia

will be checking it out at the next bookstore i visit. or just when i visit you next. ^^

I can't see this on Amazon.co.uk I hope it comes out over here.

Even though its release date is months away, PRE-ORDER IS A GO! Subtotal = $13.57! BEAUTIFUL DEAL!

nyan!!!! ^O^ congrats on being featured! I like the mascot art of the book ^o^

nothing like talking about ones vast otaku knowledge on a first date...

Need to find this NCP-Dia ASAP.

Caption:
"My, what a big eyes you have there."

i'll be looking out for this book in stores ^^

need to get one when its out - will make some interesting reading.

My prayers have been answered!!! I must buy this book! LOL XD

As for the poll, I don't even have a flesh-and-blood partner T_T

Caption: "O" is for oppai

Oooh cool book! Gratz on the "C" category ^_^ I wonder what it takes for me to get into the book? Under "L" or "H" or "O". XD

Hmm... caption for the Kagamiku picture? Oppai milk comment is too obvious... so I must go with:
Kagamiku - "Purple sweater indicates that it's grape juice!" -^///^-

I haven't really claimed any 2D partners actually... It's because I don't feel confident enough to be anyone's partner yet, either 2D or 3D ^^;;;

Wow! I made my pre-order!

Looks like a good alternative to my normal nocturnal reading materials. the term "Moe" should be added to the next Oxford dictionary, as it is truly a very delicate concept. Densha and his otaku-dan tried to explain it to Hermes-tan, but i still don't get what they meant... :)

What about those of us who don't have a 'flesh-n-blood' partner? u_u~

I like the book's mascot, cute~ Does she have a name? =o
And many pages is the book? Might see if they have it at Kino here next time I go to the city.

Wow, it's actually very well-written and highly detailed. I think I'll buy one ^^;

Don't know if Singapore sells it though >_<"

haha..cant wait for it to come out....

WHERE CAN I BUY THIS?!?!?!?

I added it to my Amazon pre-order cart.

Hmmmm, is the book the author's dissertation?

Looking forward to October... ^^

I'm digging the format. [: Dunno if it's something I'll be whipping out on a date, but seems definitely like a fun read, lol.

I'll be waiting for an otakupedia series a few years down the road.

nyaa~~ I wanna buy this book if it's here ^3^

No "P" for pansu?

yeah cool ima get this.

OMG I WANT DIS BOOK. NAOW.

I saw news about the Otaku Encyclopedia but didn't think much of it. But now when reading and watching your pictures it looks good and I am considering of buying it.

Talking about good books about Japan, I recently read Schoolgirl Milky Crisis by Jonathan Clements and Arcade Mania! by Brian Ashcraft. Different books, but liked them both.

ahh something you wont get bored looking at ^^ a must order book!

My... get... that... encyclo...

Where can I order one?

Is Stormtrooper one of the entry in the book? :3

OMG awsoome! i have already pre-ordered it :3 thanks danny for info!

Is there an article in this encyclopedia on "zettai ryouiki"? I consider that to be essential knowledge for any otaku.

Info for European comrades: Seems like it will be available around mid August in Europe for 16€ at Amazon. (Link to the product page @ German/Austrian Amazonshop below: http://www.amazon.de/Otaku-Encyclopedia-Insiders-Guide-Subculture/dp/4770031017/ )

I think I'll get one ~clicks order button~ OMG it happened!

Lol @ Dannys pic inside. Looks like from a trooper recruting poster ^_^
Describing moe seems to be a tough job.

"Thanks to Keiko my wife, for her support and bearing with me through it all. You're my best friend and the only flesh-and-blood girl I'll ever love."
Wow, what an awesome compliment.

This book, it's the otaku bible. Definate get from me, I have a couple of other things to pick up from Amazon anyway. Thanks for sharing or I would've probably never known.

HOLY YES!!!.......NEEDS BOOK NAO!!!

HELL YEAH!! this is a must buy :D

Will be ordering this encyclopedia now!!!!!!
Now...time to wait for 5 months for it...

Hmmm, I think I'll get this book. Everything we should know is in there :3

will get it during Kino sale.

time to frequent kino for a lookout for this book. XD

Looks pretty good, i see a ton of words i've never heard of before.

Might pre-order it soon.

Wow that looks great, I wonder if they got all the Okatu gamer terms like "Nintendo blowjob", "Sony timer" (though that applies to all their products), and "Red ring of death".

Or maybe "gamer terms" is sort of it's own book... now that I think of it.

Ooo, looks really interesting :) I should get a copy for myself and this encyclopedia can be good birthday gift for my friends~

Oh! Otaku Encyclopedia, it sounds awesome, doesn't it? And it also looks awesome. The Otaku Bible, heh? Database of elementary knowledge and terminology, as well as distinguished people and companies included, make it a really outstanding source of information. And it's great that Danny has been included too.
I will get this, I swear on the Otaku God.

I expected everyone to vote "Yes" for the poll haha. This encyclopedia is a definite must-get.

The copy that amazon.jp will sell will be in English as well right?

Does anyone know if is ships at Europe?I can't wait till August XD

"Flesh and blood partner"? What are those?!

Also caption: "Wait a minute! You're not Konata, I can tell!"

Hmm. Doesn't seem a very good caption.

Pretty cool book.

This is on my get list as well! (^_^)

oh, do want. especially since you're in it.

Will get myself a copy the next time I visit a bookstore. *writes a note to remind myself*

lol at Tommy Lee Jones - will look out for the book at Kino ..

Whoa, you're in an encyclo!

This is the event of the year,must buy that book! I lol at Tommy Lee Jones commercial ^0^. Mmmm wonder where can i get a PhD in otaku when i move in japan...

MUST-HAVE!! =3

Pre-ordered*
I can hardly wait^^

would happy to own this encyclopedia.

This will make things much easier to explain to friends.

Haha, I've got to get a hold of this book! ^^

I will have to purchase this book ^^
It will definitely make trying to explain things easier...

I must bring this to school! XD

is Dolphin featured under D? ('~')

Phd under Otaku?! Me wants to study that full time ^o^/
Really brilliant book that covers all of the stuff we have learnt in the online otaku community and also stuff we might not know. Hope it makes to Singapore Kinokuniya some time...

Wow... will certainly look it up... Might buy this from Kinokuniya should they sell it at 'reasonable' price... If not, I might just import it from Amazon Japan at next opportunity..

I wonder why it's printed at Japan though, It's an English language book, with a take on Japanese sub-culture... they could have printed it elsewhere... which would mean cheaper price... T.T

And while in that subject, does English book sell well in Amazon japan??

Caption: The boobies... they made me drunk... @__@

Hmmm Must find that book.

PhD for Otaku that's a job I want to get!

DO WANT!! XD This book is very useful XD

Kinokuniya around June..
better go there regularly to check it out..
morning musume number one..
but my miyabi is number one tho..
long live wotagei..
i must get this book first..
so i can show off to my friends..

WaaaahhhhH!!! you're with Ai Shinozaki!!!!!!!!!!! *ENVY!!!!* gRRRR... I wish I had a pic with her tooo.. anyway the book seems fun to read and with 14USD that's cheap...
And wow! you're featured in the book too.. I wonder if I'll be featured in a book too... hmmmm There's nothing wrong in daydreaming.. hehehehehe

I'm gonna ask B&B if they can get some of those encyclopaedias.

Certainly going to buy one. This is a must get!

And flesh-n-blood partner? What is it? =P

Heh, the book looks great. The explanations actually seem accurate and entertaining to boot. I might just pick it up when released here :)

Sounds pretty interesting.
Language changes all over the time and new terms will pop up but this looks like quite a good investment

Oh wow.. I think this might be my first "encyclopedia". Too awesome for words. Kinokuniya in June? *pastes post-it on monitor*

If I ever come across this in a bookstore I'll be sure to buy it ^^/ Maybe you could give away one of these autographed by you in a give away?

Wow there is a book like that, may have to get it lol.

Caption: "Hi, Danny said I can be your new daughter, so can I have some milk?" ^^

I hope the Spanish version to come available.
Is Mirai under M articles?

Huh. Fancy that. But, I don't see too many otaku needing one.

cool do want

Congrats, that's pretty cool!

I want it! Naoooo! Tis like 'The Bro Code' a book I must not be without!!!

definitely a buy for me. cant wait for it to be release.. wait.. october.. great b-day present for meself.. =D

I think that most of us (I mean Danny's usual users) don't need this otaku encyclopedia, but it would be great to get it ^^.

i should buy this Encyclopedia instant of 1000 explanation on peoples why i am got obsession with this.

I don't have a flesh and blood partner ^^;
Haha.. This is on my get list. Needs to check the shipping rates and stuff from Amazon.

It was only a matter of time before someone came out with this sort of book :) I may pick up a copy if I ever see one in bookstores around here.

Edited the information about the title, and sent a reference to them of wikipedias definition of otaku

Looks pretty good! I'll definately have to keep an eye our for this.
And grats Danny on making it into the 'pedia!

haha which University is offering the Otaku course?

pre-ordered =)

it would be great if they put kagamiku nendoroid as a gift in the purchase of the book xD

I'll definitely be picking one of these up at some point when it is released! It's great to have this kind of knowledge when the intarwebz is not readily available, though it seems like the internet is everywhere nowadays >.>

Caption: Onee-chan, kore wa suika desu ne?

I'l probably get it when it later. GCSE's now T_T

wow that's a nice book. Great work Patrick! :3

WOW! Can i say that it's the coolest encyclopedia?

It's... it's COMIC SANS! *does best "cowering Mio" impression*

Interesting book and a cool idea though.

I really don't get who this is targeted for >.>" The Otakus who would buy it already know this stuff and every other group would avoid this like the plague. Guess it's just another Otaku-buy lol.

If there is vehicular-related otaku then DO WANT!

GET! And Danny has to autograph it for me some time! Excellent!

I'm getting this for sure! I don't have a 2D partner either, should I?

Congrats on getting an entry Danny! This book just moved to the top of my get list. Now I can avoid awkward conversations when people ask me about these things and just show them the encyclopedia entry. A highly useful tool to educate the ignorant about the otaku lifestyle.

Will check amazon when book release :)
It's pretty complete! Even have "Nice Boat" in it!

Nice, this looks up-to-date and has a lot of terms. Decent price too.

DO WANT!
grabbing one of these when they are available in europe xD

Quite the impressive book! I may look for it when it comes out, would be fun to have.

Cool includes the awesome Diacon IV animation.

Grunt amazon.com doesn't take paypal.

+10. This will serve to rake in more otaku converts :P

13 quid for such a book seems a reasonable price.

it's so cute book.
I want...

definite must get so excited looks like a laugh and educational, Win!

caption: puni! puni!

WOW! There is Ph.D on the subject of "Otaku"?!

I will call Kinokuniya & reserved my copy first thing tomorrow morning, 252+pages at such a very affordable price, can't claim myself as an otaku without this ultimate otaku encyclopedia.

LOL at the Tommy Lee Jones commercial. He looks extremely loss.

Looks like a pretty cool book!
I will consider it!

I'm going to get a copy of this one! For an encyclopedia specially for otaku it really worth it with just 14 USD.

Woah, Ph.D on Otaku, and actaully made a book!?
wow, Congrats to the man!

The book sounds interesting, it'll be a laugh to read to my mates or something lol

I learned two things from this article.
1: There's another encyclopedia of anime/otaku stuff out. This is at least the 2nd or 3rd one.
2: Somebody other than me is aiming for a PHD in otaku studies.

I hope its out in the Uk. Btw Danny you have officially became a star. You can't get any cooler then being in a encyclopedia and being on T.v

Haha, so~ educational + looks like a good b-day/whatever present. :D (damn, out only in Oct. >_<")

... Hmmmm, I'd like to check the descriptions (+ images) of "shimapan" and "zettai ryōiki." (´∀`)

Excellent, I will order one ^^

Want! Do want! Next giveaway prize pl0x?

I'm buying this just to take a look at the entry for moe. So hard to describe in words for me.

Awesome. Congrats Danny next thing you know you'll show up in a dictionary.

Go Choo, Danny!!!!! ^^ Internet is not enough, time to invade books!

Amazing book...maybe i should get it...

PRE-ORDERED.

Ok I want one. ^^

PRE-ORDERED from Amazon.co.uk, they estimate 1 September as the delivery date. Worth waiting.

Wow, that looks like an awesome encyclopedia. Will have to pick that up sometime. n.n

IF you want to pre order at amozon
http://www.amazon.com/Otaku-Encyclopedia-Insiders-Guide-Subculture/dp/4770031017/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244235833&sr=8-1

I can't wait for this.

So much that I decided not to wait til the October release and pre-ordered it from Amazon.co.jp.

i'm definitely gonna get this one, hope i will find it here :)

Just pre-ordered mine, hope it's released in the UK by Sept. Thanks for the reccomendation, it looks ace!

holy shit thats all kinds of awesome

Definitely wanting to add this to my collection of books; and that's a first, considering that I haven't bought books in a good while!

I will be getting this and placing it on my desk at work, so when I start to go off in crazy foreign speak, my coworkers will finally understand and believe what I am saying :)

Think I'll buy 10 copies and pass it around as Christmas gifts along with Kagamiku Nendo (or Mirai figma if she is out by December!)

This looks like it will be an interesting read... will get my hands on it when it comes out.

this is a cool book =) will see if I can get my hands on it aswell already have a few of those otaku / cool japan guide books now lets see how that one compares to the other ones ^^

AH! WANT! LOL - You're the first person I've ever known who can actually say they're in the dictionary! (Apart from Homer Simpson, who's under 'lucky') LOL - remember that episode?

Consider it bought! ^^

@Caption picture:
Kagamiku: Kagamine twins?

omfg i want this book!

I hope they will sell this in my local book store...this is going to be my otaku bible...

This is a must get. There in no excuse for me or any other person here not to have that book. ^^

another thing i will only read after manga books and subtitles on anime.

agreed with silent1134: the otaku bible.

Placed on wishlist at Amazon. Will be getting this as soon as I get some money. And nice snag in the book, Danny. How does it feel to be in a dictionary? Next up, Websters!

Avalon and Sky Crawlers ^_^ Such awesome films by Production IG. Must get book to impress friends ^_^

preorder add amazone

is not that expensive with 32% discount

http://www.amazon.com/Otaku-Encyclopedia-Insiders-Guide-Subculture/dp/4770031017

Next paycheck this is going to be pre-ordered for sure! ^_^

I can just imagine someone on a date constantly pulling this out under the table or when they "suddenly" have to go to the bathroom to find things to sound knowledgeable about. XD Course, it would only really be effective if the other person was an Otaku as well. >.>

Nice one. Will be checking out that magazine when it's available in some local stores here. ^^;;

I own some figures but less due to the lack of lurking MOAR in Akiba these days. ^^;;

Looks great! Must get. Not only does it look informative, even helpful and entertaining, to Otaku, it also seems like a great gift idea for people who don't get anything "Otaku". Quite a thing to cover such a wide demographic!

I've seen that Dragon Ball Z cosplayer twice in Akihabara (Radio Kaikan both times). Was curious to know what his story was.

Wonder if Yukkuri is listed in this encyclopedia. I looked that up online just the other day because I was curious about all the stuffed Reimu and Marisa heads being sold with the phrase "Take it easy", "stay a while", or "make yourself at home".

I will sooo buy it!

Eh looks like I'm familiar with nearly everything in that book- doesn't seem like it's worth the get.
My bf has put up with my otakuing for almost 6 years now XD

Whoa. Daicon IV and its opening animation made it in the book. I think every otaku should know about this.

Wow, this can be useful! :D

Nice to see Danny get two mentions in this book. Hopefully I'll buy it when it hits the anime shop I frequent... (or at a anime convention)

me want one!

I can't answer the poll since I don't have a flesh and blood partner. Maybe a 2D only partner choice will be nice, oh well.

Will be looking forward to the book, I don't mind waiting october to get it though, I'm not in much rush to get books if its coming out in the US too.

Hope our local bookstore stocks up on that book.

I'll go to Opéra 'quarter this after, hope found it in Paris japan's books store.

I must have one!!!

Definitely needed. :)

Hopefully it will in Malaysia as Kinukuniya is common around Kuala Lumpur .

I can't literally e called an Otaku without that book .

where can i get the book?

I can't wait to get this!!!

> Ever wished that there was an encyclopedia in English with all things Otaku
What a non Otaku thing to say.

Now I don't know why anyone would buy a book about stuff you can find freely over the internet, -way faster than going to the bookstore- Maybe people over 40, but then I'm not sure I want people over 40 reading about this subject.

Some what I get the impression this book would be bought mostly by otaku wanting some sort of public acceptation, as in, this books says I'm real, or so.

It's still a nice book to take a look at.

I got the internet, have not bought a book like this or magazine for years.

I'm really looking forward to see this book around. Will try my best to collect money and buy one. Well, at least it's a good collection.

will be buying this very soon.

I'm almost tempted, it looks like such a fun book. ^^

Awesome photos. Very... asset heavy.

Definitely looks like a must have. Thanks Danny for the presentation!

gotta get a copy for myself from kino :P

That looks good, I might buy it. It'll boost my knowledge and my self-esteem, y'know, knowing that I know most of those terms ^^

Seems like 'E' will be my favourite letter.

Well, crap. I went to school for the wrong thing...:)

But this book will defnitely be added to my list of must haves come October.

Such a cool book....hope they're gonna sell it in my region ^.^

By the way , i'm very interested on what they learn on Ph.D for Otaku ^.^

Interesting reading material! ^_^

Caption : "Puni puni...puni puni"

I will be definately be getting this when it comes out on amazon.

I do not have a doll for cuddling... <.< Yet... It would be a joint decision for sure though, if I did. I mean, she really wants to play dolly dress up. :P (as do I... <.<)

This is my first time running into Nice Boat. Luckily Danny posted a pic large enough to just make out the words to the article. I had a good laugh finding some videos related to the subject. Looks like this is a great compendium of knowledge that I will need to check out.

Wow, this is awesome. They even got Nice Boat and even an entry for Danny in it.

Will definitely consider buying this.

Nice boat!!
lol

I+WNT

LOL EPPIC!!! I W-W-W-WANNA BUY IT!!!!

Full of the otaku stuff, this book is so amazing

Ok, this one I will buy. My wallet can forgive me for this one since it's a book. ^^;

OH SWEET. I need that book!

For some reason this seems like a toilet read. You pick it up read it a bit, than put it down, than pick it up again.

I _SO_ utterly need a copy of this book, as it'll go with the rest of the books in the 'odd dictionary' section of my library...

I need this book.. Time to drop by Page one and or HMV.

A book of everything I already know...in for 3!

my god .. i must get a copy ASAP ! thanks for the heads up danny :)

For the French people here, here is the Amazon.fr pre-order link ( shipping is free ) :
http://www.amazon.fr/Otaku-Encyclopedia-Insiders-Guide-Subculture/dp/4770031017/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&s=english-books&qid=1244416255&sr=8-27

Awesome book and it seems very informative on my my Wish list ^__^

Nice book~! I'm not sure if I'll be able to get this book at my current financial situation, but this is a great achievement and resource!

I totally just placed my first Amazon.co.jp order for this. I must have!

very informative book for non-otakus i guess. could be useful for non-otaku GFs.

Mr. Tommy Lee Johnson, I approve of your message!
that seriously redeemed my lame day!

Caption - 'It wobbles' (o-o);;

will buy

must have that book!!!!

lol I wonder if P for Pedobear Approves is in there

I definitely need that book LOL.

great !!!
search now in bookstore.

What? The 2channel and Nico Nico Douga articles fit in one page? ^^; I still want it tho...

... What? Did he leave out "Nida" or did he just write one entry for Ascii Art including Mona and Nida?

<｀∀´> Why didn't I get an entry under "N" nida?

Can't wait to get it! Thanks for the extensive article.

Interesting, I might buy when it comes out.

This would prolly be the only encyclopedia I'd ever read cover to cover.

That book looks rather fun and informitive. I will be preordering it soon!

I can always use it to quize my anime club members on the finer points of otakudom!

Any chance they'll sell this at Barnes & Noble in the states? I'd much prefer just going and picking it up at the store than buying it online. I'm married and have tons of 2D/plastic companions XD

Awseome

extraordinary....

I dono where to find it ..HAiz..

Oh, yeah...gotta have that one...

BRILLIANT (*o*); i want it
and yes nice boat is grand

Going to go and see if the bookstores here have it... Some how doubt it so maybe I'll just have to wait for next month for Comic-Con and my trip to LA to see if I can get my hands on this. >^..^<

This is going to be a nice treat for August! xD

Awesome enciclopedia, and awesome work from Patrick W. Galbraith for his research.
I don't have anything else to say except:
I WANT THIS BOOK!

xD

Would love to check this out.

wow this might come in handy

awesome, this looks to be quite legit and not some american fail book from a person who's never even been to japan

OMG I want this book ;), This is a perfect item for all the otakus in the world!! ;)

This is a definite buy.

book get

huh~ figures~ but, where can i get that otaku-pedia in malaysia??

Must get one... hope they'll sell it in Kinokuniya

I need this book. I just have to see what's in it...

Is Hatsune Miku in it? What about Eroge and the definition of Hentai? The Moe article seems like a very interesting read.

Maybe it'll be in Anime Expo...

THIS IS THE MOST A<AZING THING EVER! OTAKU ENCYCLOPEDIAand Tommy Lee Jones! SO LUCKY AND ENVUIOUS AT THE SAME TIME! KAWAII MEIDO!

THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING THING EVER! OTAKU ENCYCLOPEDIAand Tommy Lee Jones! SO LUCKY AND ENVUIOUS AT THE SAME TIME! KAWAII MEIDO!

ill pick up my copy soon i need to get my info on this geekyness.

"impress your GF or BF on your first date with your Otaku knowledge?"
LOL. First date.

The perfect companion when the obsessive-compulsive mind has reached its storage limit.

Interestingly, I still haven't learned or even come across the Japanese term for bed sheets, rather than body pillows covers. Which is important to me, as bed sheets are cheaper...for something that might wear out quickly...

Awww... I hope it gets to bookstores here in Hong Kong ;_;
I'd love to buy it~~<33

AND LOL
"the only flesh-and-blood girl I'll ever love."

so true.. so true... :

There's also another site to get an early copy of the Otaku Encyclopedia:

http://www.himeyashop.com/product_info.php/products_id/12952 (a price comes for getting it earlier...)

OMG MUST HAVE this encyclopedia! Danny would you like to give ISBN code of this encylopedia?

OMG that encyclopedia is so amazing!!! ^^

I kinda talked about it as well on Anime Expo 2009 at the Anime/Manga Academia XD

I aswell need to buy one.

Now, I have to get one! xD

>< I want it.

Why wallet??! WHY????!

I hate to sound spammy, but if you are outside Japan and don't wanna wait until October for this book to be released, we are shipping it worldwide from Tokyo:
http://www.whiterabbitpress.com/product.php?productid=16705

It's really a beautifully designed book. Patrick W. Galbraith, the author of this book, is also the narrator of our upcoming audio guided tour of Akihabara as part of our TOKYO REALTIME series.

I so want this book!!
Hopefully I can find it on my trip to Japan in October otherwise, its an Amazon oreder for me!
Maybe I should get it earlier and hope I run into Danny in Tokyo (in armour of course) and get him to sign it???

Opinions??

already ordered, hopefully it arrives today :) cant wait :)

I read the first two pages of the book and i was already interested but after seeing this I want it even more. :D

got mine not too long ago,47 sing dollars X:

Got mine about two months back at Kinokuniya Singapore (Bugis Branch). =)

d@@b

candy girl or sexdolls should be in c or s lol serious though i want one

i saw it awhile ago and bought it.. it costs 3 times as much as a tankobon.. Pocket bleeds since i'm still a secondary schooler.. but it's worth it ^^ It's really interesting!

I saw this book in the bookstore a few weeks ago and bought it immediately. It's a nice book! I like how it's so up-to-date. Most other books like this are already getting old and missing a lot of important things.

Definitely keep an eye out for this.

i have pre ordered this, i must waited for 1 month, until i can get it in my hand, the estimate price is 21$, with shipping to indonesia, maybe you can count with a finger, who`s buy this book in indonesia country, hahaha...

where can i buy that book? i'm in the philippines.