Side Effect being an Otaku

[mlcdl]

I want to know if anyone here gain a side effect by becoming an otaku


Well it just happen that I now I more prefer anime songs rather the local and international songs.

Well mine is also caused from my habit of liking a song depend on the message of the songs and the rhythm.


How about the other otaku out here?

[jeiru01]

let's see. yes, I also like anime songs more. I spent more of my time on animes.. My social status has gone low. bam bam bam.. and.. my brain, is full of anime stuffs, most of my computer's memory has been taken by my anime stuffs. and many more.

[ZenNaari]

I started sueing cartoons and perferring anime. Whenever I watch TV, I criticize them. I spend most of my time watching anime, even sacrificing sleep time just for anime. I become over-ambitous sometimes. I drink lot's of coke. I talk just like an anime character. I say curse words in Japanese... therefore, I have no problem dealing with the teacher about it. I sigh every time I'm asked to do something, just like an anime character. I say "Hai hai" instead of "Sure Sure." I speak in Japanese often. I started to hate the west and love the east. I'm suddenly proud to be Filipino (I used to want to be an american.). And uh... many more that I don't realize yet... oh yeah, I perfer H over P...

[mlcdl]

I started sueing cartoons and perferring anime. Whenever I watch TV, I criticize them. I spend most of my time watching anime, even sacrificing sleep time just for anime. I become over-ambitous sometimes. I drink lot's of coke. I talk just like an anime character. I say curse words in Japanese... therefore, I have no problem dealing with the teacher about it. I sigh every time I'm asked to do something, just like an anime character. I say "Hai hai" instead of "Sure Sure." I speak in Japanese often. I started to hate the west and love the east. I'm suddenly proud to be Filipino (I used to want to be an american.). And uh... many more that I don't realize yet... oh yeah, I perfer H over P...

Hahaha now that is something....well I want to answer other as "hai" when calling me but my sense tell me they might not understand

[Riou123]

when i got addicted to anime i kinda got addicted to anime songs a bit hahaha!!

there also a feeling inside me that i kinda always want to talk about anime all the time and nothing else XD ahahaha too addicted to anime

[MioAkiyama]

i know a word
randomness
you give out randomness and if you remember an anime that was funny and you laugh out of the blue people might think your crazy and that i am
so thats my statement or w/e

[mlcdl]

i know a word
randomness
you give out randomness and if you remember an anime that was funny and you laugh out of the blue people might think your crazy and that i am
so thats my statement or w/e


Isn't that like remembering something funny out of the blue.....well I already experienced this....maybe trice already

[Ephenyan]

well, yeah.
i started to curse in japanese. (which is good in many ways but bad too
because people mostly don't understand what you're saying)
since im in a community where the only anime they know is naruto and dragonball,
they seem to not understand my hobby ._.

and watching anime and reading manga takes up a lot of my time
so i am not expecting to do any better this next school year >_>

[Capone3830]

There are serveral things i guess =)

first, its the music. I barely listen to any english/german(in my case german) music anymore but mostly to japanese music.

Also, when im searching a word in, for example, french, often the japanese words pops into my mind and i just think "Omg >.<"

third: when i start eating i clap hands like you are doing when your saying "Itadakimasu"
Luckily i can refrain from actually saying it. =D

[Zeraph23]

Well.... I Started Watching Anime Since I was a Tuddler... and until now I'm still watching anime's... I think there particular things I've developed....

Watching anime's for One week Straight.. (Includes: Eating on bed while watching, Pausing so i can go to the toilet or take a bath, and literally no sleep)

I can understand a bit of Japanese without a subtitle. Listen to Anime and J-Music Always...

I commonly use Japanese reactions ("Ara?", "Hai!", "Nanda?", "Aree~", etc) and honorifics(-san, -kun, -chan, etc) to all people i meet and communicate with.(Otaku or non-Otaku) And Cursing on Japanese... XD

I sigh more frequently when being ask for something... and mutter random japanese reactions... ("yare-yare", "Sa~!", "Yosh~!")

I always say "Itadakimasu~!" after Praying before every meal...

and read manga's and lots more..... XD

[bloodyrein]

I want to know if anyone here gain a side effect by becoming an otaku


Well it just happen that I now I more prefer anime songs rather the local and international songs.

Well mine is also caused from my habit of liking a song depend on the message of the songs and the rhythm.


How about the other otaku out here?

I kinda agree with you here since my playlist now in my iPod is starting to be filled with anime songs then I developed a little distaste to english music but I still listen to those type of music sometimes but not before I started becoming an otaku I will always listen to other music

[p4pex33]

well before i sleep 9pm... but now that im watching anime i often sleep 10-12pm.. haha, that's why i gained some pimples lately. haha

[summit900]

nope, music wise, if its catchy ill listen to it, doesnt matter what language (i like a lot of rammstein). dont have any mentalities or anything that i have gotten from anime.

[juanpeng]

lols they all sound so funny but yea it happens to me as well. sometimes i jus randomly tell ppl what anime or manga is gonna come out today and they just stare at me

[Sinclair]

I now listen to anime songs a lot, then can't sleep if there is an unfinished business about
Anime.. lives with anime and it made me create another world that is exclusive for anime only.


it also made me ignore the time.

[deadshitsuji]

my sleep pattern is ruined forever O_O

[SH1Tmakasit]

My social life is rotting... coz of watching i am very insociable... thought its better than being a normal student who just lazes around

But i really want to learn Japanese but I dont know how to learn a whole language... and after a long time of watching anime i still dont understand what they're saying... mabey there's something to learning Japanese that i'm not getting?

I sleep late at night... im like batman who watches anime XD

[iDark3]

when i was little growing up with anime, i no longer liked the cartoons like tom and jerry and such, i started to nit pick about the art style and the story when i was little [snickers] was told to be quiet and watch it though

[mlcdl]

My social life is rotting... coz of watching i am very insociable... thought its better than being a normal student who just lazes around

But i really want to learn Japanese but I dont know how to learn a whole language... and after a long time of watching anime i still dont understand what they're saying... mabey there's something to learning Japanese that i'm not getting?




Guess that we find the same way to learn some Japanese words and yet learn nothing

[lemonsquare]

My side effects would be..

>Getting addicted into anime.
> Having no social connection between my friends.. because they don't like this interest of mine
> having a poor eyesight,

[qwertyuiop10]

wehehehe....

i become CRaZy!~

when it becomes to anime!~

i dont know some song.....

just pure anime songs!~

i also know some japanese languages

and otaku terms!~

whahaha....

and my grades sometime got down.!~

[kurai]

Some of the effect of being an otaku, for me anyways.

Procrastination: I can procrastinate a WHOLE lot easier because of anime lol i will tell myself things like "after this episode i will start math" or "i can finish three episodes in an hour" or "I am going to eat lunch and watch this anime, but i will get done before that, i cant just leave an episode half way, i will just do school afterwords".

[Omikaru]

I think the side effect for being an Otaku, is almost mimicking the "sigh" or odd ball expressions as seen from the anime and applying them to work..

Trust me, I get too many laughs every time, even when I'm actually serious.

[visualcandyk]

I wouldn't exactly call it a side effect per say but I find it difficult and some times annoying to talk to hang around others who don't watch anime or don't like the same music as me. I also would rather listen to Japanese music than anything here.

[sawanikuya]

hmmm maybe my life will not be complete if anime is missing :) also i cherised the lessons also the good lessons not the bad,echii stufs ^^ but i like echii~

[kyoyahostluv]

Since I became an otaku, I have been totally different...

Anime songs are always running through my head. Whenever I see something that reminds me of an anime or manga I freak out. I have never thought a drawing of a guy was hot until now. :D

[Kurtherror]

the things you say as side-effects...
I dont call them side-effects but
advantages

[arbel13]

Side-effects?
I sometimes use Japanese sentences and greetings, Anime songs are always in my head, I became insomniac, I always want to go to Cosplay conventions, my friends became Otakus, and many many more.

[tfioi]

Well one major side effect for me is that i rather watch anime or read manga all day long then study for college.

Other then that it's rather hard to talk about the common things with my m8s now cause i would rather comment anime

[mlcdl]

the things you say as side-effects...
I dont call them side-effects but
advantages


HAhahahaha call this thing as an advantage?In what way?

[Kurtherror]

well, so far you mentioned this side-effects
1. you like anime songs than local
actually I dont like the local songs this days
so much boring
2. socialization level going down
with this I can know who my friends
trully are
3.tendency to curse with japanese words
ZenNaari explained it enough
4. remembering something funny out of the blue
this only means that were not senile
5. watching animes late at night
this thing is like a training to me
to train mybody to work late at night
6. reading mangas
this increases my reading speed
and comprehension

[mlcdl]

Somehow I also take it in a positive manner but when I look it in a deeper way....it was a negative aspect

[MioAkiyama]

it isnt a negatice aspect
because anime can make you escape reality '^' woosh

[ranmachua]

You end up liking 2D girls more than 3D girls simply because they look much better in HD & high resolution!!!! XD

[Snoozy19]

Lets see....
I became a J-pop, J-rock, and any other J-music out there.
Oh yeah, I recently started to take up drawing anime again. After seeing how good anime looked I became devoted to sketching everyone one of them down to the smallest detail...

[pikel]

If not for anime, I'd have never decided to learn Japanese, so I'd say that's a rather positive side-effect.

[MioAkiyama]

You end up liking 2D girls more than 3D girls simply because they look much better in HD & high resolution!!!! XD

can i agree on this one? cause YURI FTW xD
was that out of the topic here? XD

[mlcdl]

it isnt a negatice aspect
because anime can make you escape reality '^' woosh

That is the reason why it is a negative.

If you guys don't level it a little being an otaku then the saying "Truth is stranger than fiction"(I found it in some reading) will happen to you guys.

[Cptkurke]

Youll like j-songs cuz theyre usually so catchy

[LordKaname]

Sleepless and always thinking what`s the next update of the anime.

[Hero of time]

whenever i sleep i dream of anime. then when i wake up im sad because i didn't get to finish the dream, an then ill want more.

[Max Magnus]

You'll enjoy most japan-made music, especially anime openings since they're catchy xD

[katl91995]

waaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!
you want to escape on reality then go to your favorite anime...............
i keep singing in my head the opening song of an anime............
i keep dreaming of anime..........lol

[enzo91]

the not so many of the usual negative effects.. positives? uh.. i'm planning on taking japanese as a language elective, and i have plans of going to study in japan.

[LeonCarreon]

I got introduced to a whole new world... "A whole new wooorld~" roflmao.

NEW PLAYLISTS! AND... uh... NEW DRAWING STYLES!... and... I don't get OP :)

[xiety]

I got introduced to a whole new world... "A whole new wooorld~" roflmao.

NEW PLAYLISTS! AND... uh... NEW DRAWING STYLES!... and... I don't get OP :)

so whats the side effect of it ?


my side effect that some of my behaviors are different they used to be

[adZel]

the not so many of the usual negative effects.. positives? uh.. i'm planning on taking japanese as a language elective, and i have plans of going to study in japan.

cool... i wanna go to japan too... =p

[Cptkurke]

You get nooooooo....and get LSS on the EDs and OPs of animes

[rakusa]

well.,
before i like movies
but now,i prefer animes and anime movies


and
i prefer j-pop than local and international song!!

>.<

i love being an otaku

[akito29]

when it comes to music like listening to songs that was either sung in an anime or it's op or end songs, like anime more than cartoon, or like it more than any shows i guess they're the best for me >_<

[adunkeridas]

Hmm, due to my interest in anime,manga and all things otaku, I discovered the world of cosplay. I cosplay not only during events but at random incidents at my university.My professors have gotten used to it and so have my peers, its fun to see an adult gawk for a few seconds when I walk around in cosplay, its more fun if kids recognize the character and say, "look mom its ****". Some negative side effects include my peers forgetting my name and instead call me "anime guy" or "cosplay guy" but overall its all good! XD

[Evolution]

I listen to japanses music all the time now.
I will insert a few japanese words when i talk.
I dont really know whats on the news.
Cant pay attention to movies that are not anime.

[BrokenAngel]

I'm on the computer waaaay more than I should be
Losing sleep to watch anime and anime movies!
Social stats are way down xD
I never know whats happening I Have to rely on a friend that doesnt like anime to fill me in
Of course the use of Japanese words :)
I can't live without my Japanese music!
I've also met quite a few interesting people xD
Most likely more that I can't think of or haven't noticed :)

[OrenjiBlue]

Daydream WWAAAYYY too much... Often times making an anime out of my normal mundane life.
After daydreaming i'll "night" dream when i'm laying down trying to go to sleep. Usually i'll concoct some crazy anime story and whip it up with my real life friends/activities.
Sigh... then of course i'll dream in my dreams some CRAZY things...

Yeah. Side effect - i've become a dreamer...

[Max Magnus]

Being an otaku usually makes one think high school should've been more awesome, like in all the animes (because we barely ever see them in actual class! no wonder it seems fun! xD)

[xiety]

i spoke a japanese language automatically

and my expression some words in english turned into a japanese

[Ghost of haj]

I belive that realationships should go a certain way espeacial any romantic ones

[Graveflower]

I don't like people much. Granted I didn't really care for most people to begin with.. being a shut in makes it worse. On top of that I find social interactions to be tiring and at times very hard to deal with. Yeah.. most people just annoy me. Of course there are exceptions.

[jekka]

I'd say a side effect of being an otaku is you lose a lot of time. When I start watching an anime and it's really good I'll spend every waking moment that I can watching it. Only stopping to go to sleep way too late and to go to school or work. Not saying it's a bad thing but time really flies when you are watching anime. Also saying random Japanese words and getting weird looks from friends and family. lol

[xorel]

I watch anime more than I read, havened touched me book in 24 hour what is a new record for me, I starting to understand the Japanese grammar a bit and I skip a night when i feel like it to watch anime :P

[takasuryuuji]

I don't care about the real world...and I create my own world out of nothing...even if I'm with my friends, school, family...

[Balmung]

well in my opinion you become more eccentric that you already are.

[mlcdl]

I'd say a side effect of being an otaku is you lose a lot of time. When I start watching an anime and it's really good I'll spend every waking moment that I can watching it. Only stopping to go to sleep way too late and to go to school or work. Not saying it's a bad thing but time really flies when you are watching anime. Also saying random Japanese words and getting weird looks from friends and family. lol

I know what you mean...I am also having that situation right now...even during our break time in school...I went out to a computer shop near my school so I can watch anime...but sadly the net connection fails me

[rasendori700]

i like anime song more. i also like applying what lessons i've got from animes into daily life and when i make storis i usually use names from animes.

[Kobowo]

The only side effect I've had from being an otaku is more knowledge in anime and manga...oh and sometimes I tend to speak in jap terms :)))

[ire]

The side effect of being an otaku to me are the following in no particular order:
-increased knowledge on a lot of things (varied since there are lots of anime out there)
-changed sleep (I became nocturnal at the age of 13)
-learned a new language (a total plus, of course)
-acts like anime characters (a friend told me so, she's an otaku as well, but not like me)
-gets nearly no time at all to study (absolutely a minus)
-appreciates japanese culture more and more and more (includes songs and other media)
-and there are a few others that I can't really remember right now...

[xiety]

my daydreaming leveled up

non voluntary language

my expression changed

[yggdrasil]

i think ive turned into a neet
i have hallucinations from time to time when im not concentrating
lets see there is also being sleep deprived
umm i like anime girls better than real one
and i will get AnGrrrrry when someone says animes are worthless!
but all in all the best side effect there is is that i got addicted to anime's

[MioAkiyama]

youll start seeing things
you draw on your book and notebook
you sing hte anime op/ed
you remake scenes in your head
and say japnaese words in the real world

[batmer]

unconsciously speaking japanese words
waking up with your eyes first in os
being emotional in some way
always late in sleeping :D

[chocodum]

Side affects of becoming an Otaku include but are not limited to:

-Hallucinations and distortions between the real world and the animated realm
-Constant responses, curses and swearing in Japanese
-Loss of sleep or headaches caused by watching/reading too much
-Horrible nightmares caused by watching/reading too much horror
-Loss of your social life caused by your constant obsession of watching/reading Anime/Manga
-Distorted views of romance caused by watching/reading too much romance (although this may not have affect if you are "interested" in another romance reader)
-Fatigue, low hygiene, and hunger caused by not getting your arse off the computer to rest, take a shower or eat
-Raised chances of purchasing assorted merchandise from your favourite Anime/Manga
-Raised chances of near-sightedness if breaks are not properly initiated
-Becoming a pervert if you watch/read enough ecchi/yaoi/yuri/pantsu etc.
-Eating/selecting Japanese foods more often because of your influence from Anime/Manga
-Becoming temporarily mute caused by the lack of vocal chord use
-Cosplaying/pretending to be a character from an Anime/Manga
-An unbalanced diet caused by only eating junk food or/and microwavable instant meals
-A weakened immune system caused by less contact to viruses/bacteria
-Cancer caused by radio waves constantly emitted by electronic devices such as the computer or microwave
-Crying when something bad happens to a fictional character that obviously isn't real
-Weight gain caused by the lack of exercise

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it is recommended that you take a a day off from reading/watching Anime/Manga and stay away from the computer for one day for each symptom you encounter. If you are unable to take a break due to a very strong obsession, or you are experiencing all of the following symptoms, please consult a psychologist.

[BloodyAngel]

Side affects of becoming an Otaku include but are not limited to:

-Hallucinations and distortions between the real world and the animated realm
-Constant responses, curses and swearing in Japanese
-Loss of sleep or headaches caused by watching/reading too much
-Horrible nightmares caused by watching/reading too much horror
-Loss of your social life caused by your constant obsession of watching/reading Anime/Manga
-Distorted views of romance caused by watching/reading too much romance (although this may not have affect if you are "interested" in another romance reader)
-Fatigue, low hygiene, and hunger caused by not getting your arse off the computer to rest, take a shower or eat
-Raised chances of purchasing assorted merchandise from your favourite Anime/Manga
-Raised chances of near-sightedness if breaks are not properly initiated
-Becoming a pervert if you watch/read enough ecchi/yaoi/yuri/pantsu etc.
-Eating/selecting Japanese foods more often because of your influence from Anime/Manga
-Becoming temporarily mute caused by the lack of vocal chord use
-Cosplaying/pretending to be a character from an Anime/Manga
-An unbalanced diet caused by only eating junk food or/and microwavable instant meals
-A weakened immune system caused by less contact to viruses/bacteria
-Cancer caused by radio waves constantly emitted by electronic devices such as the computer or microwave
-Crying when something bad happens to a fictional character that obviously isn't real
-Weight gain caused by the lack of exercise

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it is recommended that you take a a day off from reading/watching Anime/Manga and stay away from the computer for one day for each symptom you encounter. If you are unable to take a break due to a very strong obsession, or you are experiencing all of the following symptoms, please consult a psychologist.

Wow... just Wow, your sure know alot of stuff about the side effect... Well the Important Side Effect is Loss of your social life and having no friends due to Anime's..

[coldground93]

MY side effect i guess are:

Pros:
- My daydreaming skill has improved
- My creativity leveled up
- I always get enthusiastic whenever my classmates talk about anime or manga
- I never got late in attending class (well because i started waking up 2am)
- I learned many moral values

Cons:
- I often daydream in class while looking at the window
- My grades drop because of my daydreaming
- I started waking up 1-2am in the morning to watch anime before going to school
- I started talking non-sense
- I'm less interested in real girls
- I only sleep 4-5 on ordinary days and sometimes not sleeping during holidays

[ZZZDaydream]

side effects include - loss of job - shade eyes - calling the real word the 3D world - paralyzed from the waste down - low self of steam - and heart disease

[Elexia12]

Yah, now i enjoy more listening to anime songs than the music i used to hear before o.o

[Graveflower]

I get very angry during power outages. I eat more Ramen. I eat more seafood. I've acquired a fetish for school girl and maid uniforms. I've become more aware of how obese our worlds population is becoming. Walking around and not having a car bothers me less. Wants of being free from this annoying society grow stronger. I try to levitate after jumping in the air while initiating a long dialogue. I feel conversations with people should go more smooth than they actually do. People often have no idea what I am talking about.. and I laugh at them for it. People annoy me.. more than usual.

Although I am not sure just how many of these are side effects of being Otaku, I have no doubt it has some impact.

[Cabale]

From <(o_o)> to <( O_O )> I think is what most people may experience.

[xiety]

knowledge overloads and overlaps

some of my styles overlaps by japanese culture too much

i prevent japanese culture invasion in my mind so that i dont lose my identity

[Snoozy19]

Gaining bigger eyes from non-stop watching of anime.

Constant daydreams of Harem and ecchi characters.

[lolkaitlin]

I've wanted a BlackBerry since I was like 10. I've had a cell phone since I was 9 (concerned mother ftw) and every time my plan was up and I'm allowed to get a different cell phone, I've asked for a BlackBerry.. but was never allowed because I was too young. Just recently, I was allowed to change my phone.. my mom asked if I wanted a BlackBerry.. nope. I wanted a phone that looks exactly like a favourite anime chara's phone. FML.

I say "hai" whenever someone calls me. No, not to be like, "Hi, what's up?". I mean it in a "yes?" kinda way.

I prefer sitting on the computer and watching anime over going out with friends. >:| ie. My friends wants to go out tonight and watch a movie and have a sleepover. Okay to watching a movie.. but hell no to sleeping over, I'm going home and watching more anime pl0x.

My school uniform is pimped because of all the anime I've been watching.

I've had to stop myself on many occasions to bringing in an anime girl picture whenever I get my haircut. :\

I lol'd reeeeeeeeally hard at the anime part in Horton Hears a Who.

I say "ehhhhhhhhh" alot.

There's alot. But I probably don't even notice some stuff I do.

[lazyguy06]

well i replaced tv with anime and manga and now that i think about it i also say "hai" instead of yea
and use 'ehhhh" all the time too haha wow i cant believe i just noticed it
oh and i listen to anime music way more
its just funny how im listening to heavy metal and death metal then "Motteke! Sailor Fuku" Lucky star's op. comes on

[Rylsouske]

Well, I also prefer anime songs than local songs... I also use the internet to watch/stream anime longer than doing anything possible on the net.

[AHLoveGun]

my side effect is im losing sleep from all
these anime...and i really want to sleep lol

[ciaossu]

*Decrease amount of sleep
*Lose most of my study time
*High electricity bill (my computer is always on for at least 6-10 hours a day)
*Degrades my health (always sitting, no exercise)
*I also became spendthrift (Always buying anime CDs, anime keychains, mangas, etc.)
*Degrades my eyesight
*I sometimes unconsciously speak Japanese
*One may sometimes look weird to non-Otakus
*Forgets most non-anime memories, I got no choice but to delete some of my memories for anime terms/japanese words(like what we did yesterday, or what day is it today)
*I, sometimes make weird facial expressions (like laughing while eyes are closed, or the lazy look)

That's all I can think ATM,

[Mcp2303]

Hmmmm....
>Much Adicted on Anime songs than english songs...
>Always Day dreaming Anime....
>Always sleep Late....
>Prefer Anime movies than other Boring T.V shows
>Less Study.....
>During School Days always want to go home fast to watch anime....
^_^

[ReaperX]

I cant sleep unless im listening to an anime song
I hate cartoons
I sleep during the day
no study at all
always daydreaming
I became a Hikikomori
prefers 2D girls
I dont like to watch movies anymore
quit hanging out with my friends

.....and think thats it.

[Kynz15]

*Decrease amount of sleep
*Lose most of my study time
*High electricity bill (my computer is always on for at least 6-10 hours a day)
*Degrades my health (always sitting, no exercise)
*I also became spendthrift (Always buying anime CDs, anime keychains, mangas, etc.)
*Degrades my eyesight
*I sometimes unconsciously speak Japanese
*One may sometimes look weird to non-Otakus
*Forgets most non-anime memories, I got no choice but to delete some of my memories for anime terms/japanese words(like what we did yesterday, or what day is it today)
*I, sometimes make weird facial expressions (like laughing while eyes are closed, or the lazy look)

That's all I can think ATM,


thats a lot of side effects lol, well most of it same happened to me though..
same with xiety up there Japanese culture invading my mind, i love the Japanese culture ^_^

[skywalk3r]

I became more inspired but as well, sensitive. Since the nihonjin (Japanese people) are sensible. :(

[mlcdl]

knowledge overloads and overlaps



That is the awesome side effect I ever see on this thread. Well it's true cause I gain some knowledge that I might learn now without anime.

[marvinpura21]

wew the side effects... T_T the addiction is the side effect i can't withstand a day w/o watching anime!

[yuuki07]

:3..

well, there are more side effect of being an otaku, but, it depends on the person how they'll manage their time..

mine are:

good effects:

a. A criticizer of one manga on how it can make it more beautiful.(I do this for my friends that love to draw manga)
b. I can give opinion to a person that almost has the same situation of one particular anime.
c. It awakens me, for knowing one's true self.
d. I avoid some problems that also has the same situation on the anime
e. It teaches me to speak Japanese.
f. It gives me inspiration to do something like in school.(try watching Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann that's my top 1 anime >3<)
g. It makes me more comfortable at home when I watch animes.
h. It teaches me what is the right thing to do.

Bad effects:
a. Lack of sleep
b. criticizing a person
c. sometimes forget to eat lunch


Other effects:
a. sometimes non-otaku/ordinary person just don't get me.
b. craving for some anime, manga and other things that has a connection to manga and anime.

[blackfairy]

i also prefer anime song now even though i didnt somewhat understand them..
also, speaking japanese is another one..

[mlcdl]

:3..

g. It makes me more comfortable at home when I watch animes.


Other effects:
a. sometimes non-otaku/ordinary person just don't get me.
b. craving for some anime, manga and other things that has a connection to manga and anime.

From my point of view...watching anime makes you comfortable is negative...it seems that with this effect, it only leads to escaping of reality

[sotong88]

for me now i also end to listen more to Jap song and i dont really like english songs or others. Plus, most Jap songs have good meanings in it and the rhythm is also very catchy. I also tend to daydream more about anime now too...

[skaiserz]

Well I used to be some sort of brat when I was young, often disliked by classmates. However after being an otaku, I learned a lot from various anime on how to be a better person and stuff. And yes, it improved my social life hell lot more.

SIDE EFFECTS : Being a militant, I have a hard time coping with the addiction as I could not watch anime everyday now. Takes a heavy toll mentally.

[Viletomb2010]

I watch anime before studying on our exams then after that my mother will scold me for not studying on our exams. *sighs*
Sometimes I answer in a japanese language.
Wants to try the food that are ate by anime characters like crepes and sushi.
Do some stuff that are seen from some animes.

[icsenen002]

ME being a OTAKU the side effects is being goofy all the time and trying to copy the emotions of K on xDDDD

[Sora Kasugano]

Side Effects huh ,

Mine would be : My Balance is Broken

i spend both Anime and Real Life in 50:50

now , if i were to rate it , its like 70:100~
i spend more time on Anime rather than my Real Life ...

[JenOtaku]

`Side effect?

`Well, when I remember my Crushes in Anime, I just started laughing like crazy. :)

`HAHAHA, and singing my favorite Anime songs! xD

[zeroichi]

well.. 4 me, i started to get lazier -_-
all i do is stuck in front of the comp for 24 hours~
n i always got scold because of that :P ^_^

[menisa06]

the same as Sora Kusagano.......

I spend more time at the computer watching anime than studying.....
:noway:

[kingot]

You unconciously act like an anime character.

[Zipper Bear]

I have lost all sense of time ... I sleep when i can, stream and college in between.

[Sora Kasugano]

the same as Sora Kusagano.......

I spend more time at the computer watching anime than studying.....
:noway:

same problem with me huh,

Both of our balance is broken. instead of balancing our time with the Anime and Studying, I guess I spend more time in OS watching Animes, and that includes not anymore studying too. And because of this, I now always Skipped Classes~

[Killingclan]

I started to notice that i was learning stuff from anime/manga some tend to present random facts based on the plot

[xuei0000]

IT DOES HAVE AN EFFECT ON ME:

FIRST, total ADDICTION!

SECOND, I have no time in studying.

THIRD, Insomnia! I always sleep at night late.. and even if I'm in bed.. I still can't sleep because I can't stop thinking about it.

FORTH, the electricity bill gets higher! everyday I use my computer to watch online.. If no class.. I watch anime WHOLE DAY!

FIFTH, low social status. T.T

BIG BANG for me~!

[kyube08]

I procrastinate even more and I don't have time to socialize outdoor events.

[awnaman123]

I don't think preferring anime songs
than other songs like international or what
is a side effect ...

well, i like anime songs more to those ...

the idea of it being a side effect, i strongly disagree ...

side effects are those usually bad ones ...

i don't see anything bad from liking anime songs more :)

just sayin' though ...

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well the side effects of it to me are:

- sometimes i eat late
- sometimes i sleep late
- i don't usually go outside the house, just stucked at home XD

[DarkDenizen]

The side effects being an Otaku to me were:
I always sings anime songs....
I eat less...
I sleep very late...
I usually don't go outside....I just go outside to play basketball or going to places...
I speak Japanese words to my family members like anime characters do
like saying Osu instead of saying hello~
I'm mimicking some anime characters who speak differently...
I'm studying less...
I'm collecting more anime stuffs....instead of buying important items...

[christianmes]

Side Effects Are:

Whenever Someone is talking to me, I unconsciously reply a Japanese term for the Word
Whenever i Heard a Anime song in the Mall, I go sing along with it lol
I Study More........... About Japanese language for anime hahaha x)
and Unconsciously act like an Anime Character lol, Heeeyaaah!

[Hotaru]

I would have to say my sleep patterns are totally messed up and sometimes the hai may come out instead of yes.

[tombitudio]

Side effects? More like benefits

>You get to learn the culture of another country
>You learn Japanese language for free
>You develop your creative side of the brain
>You become unique
>You get to enjoy your childhood while it lasts

[shadowsoul18]

-I learn a little more japanese every day (even if i cant speak it, i can tell what they are saying if i look away from the screen XD)
-I do anime character impersonations (to the best of my ability)
-I attempt to draw more (not very good but i try)
-I learn a lot about japanese culture and history

[CRiDiUS]

Side effects? More like benefits

>You get to learn the culture of another country
>You learn Japanese language for free
>You develop your creative side of the brain
>You become unique
>You get to enjoy your childhood while it lasts

My thoughts exactly!! Well said

[castlella]

Well I too love anime songs backgroundusic more XD
... My scores came down a little..... :(.
I analyse any situation in an animish way ~ lol

[KiriHime]

Side-effect is that now I get a lot less done than before. :/

[jc lazaro]

im gay and proud :D

[SoulTaku]

I think the only side effect on being an otaku on me is that I prefer 2d over 3d girls... but it didn't really affect my taste on music since if it sounds good I will listen to it(lol but it also made me like Japanese songs)... ohh and I draw sketches(I suck at it) in manga style once in awhile...

[imuya]

I had become a big spender.
I only listen to anime songs.
I always eat late.
I usually adapt the habit of the characters.
I get happy easily during the nearest next days of release chapter of the manga I'm following.
My mind is always full of anime and has no interest in the reality.

[chelsea]

I love anime songs more than other genre. I usually draw anime stuffs. I don't have time to socialize since I'm more on watching. My mind is filled with anime. XD

[hambo]

Hmm side effects I never asked myself that before but here goes
-Terrible Eyesight (gaming had some part in that though)
-Different taste in music (find myself feeling disappointed with local music due to love of japanese/korean music)
-Time schedule (find myself watching anime more than any other entertainment activity)
-Social standing (not many people in the U.S. well where I live, bother to watch or care for anime thus a big difference in hobby's and the like)
but either way I'm proud to be an Otaku and wouldn't change a thing if I got a chance to!

[Hotaru]

bad eyesight
unkept hair
and when going out into the sunlight, rushes straight back inside to the comforts of my darkened room