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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!

The man who created the X-Men has not only had his share of adventures but traumas as well. Professor X, or Professor Charles Xavier, is the brains behind the operation. Coming into reality during the first X-Men comics in 1963, Professor X was still very mysterious. Professor X ...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

One of the biggest heroes from the X-Men universe is here! Cyclops is back again in new figures! When the first X-Men comic was created in 1963, they introduced one of the greatest heroes in the Marvel universe. Known for the laser beams that shoot from his eyes, he is also one o...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Wrestling has always been around, ever since ancient times. However, wrestling has never been as popular or as dominant as the WWE. Making regular wrestlers into modern-day superstars, creating names that no one can forget! Starting all the way back in 1982, there has been quite ...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

A sensational voice that has swept Vocaloid fans off their feet is due to one character. Only a few Vocaloids sound as energetic and nice as Yuzuki Yukari does. The teenage Vocaloid, who's featured in many popular songs has a unique look and sound that stands the test of time...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Valkyria Chronicles DUEL is part of the Valkyria Chronicles video game series created by Ryutaro Nonaka and Shuntaro Tanaka. The series began in 2008 with the release of Valkyria Chronicles, and has since had many different releases over many platforms. Valkyria Chronicles DUEL w...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Uzaki-Chan Wants to Hang Out!, otherwise known as Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai!, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Take. It began serialization in 2017 by Niconico Seiga’s Dra Dra Sharp, with five tankobon volumes by Fujimo Shobo as of July 2020. There is also an an...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The Ultraman series, which is also sometimes called the Ultra series, is a long-running tokusatsu (live-action TV series with heavy use of special effects) that has aired on Japanese television since January 1966. Over the years, the Ultra series would receive dozens of sequel an...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Trigun is a famous manga that first debuted in the weekly magazine Shonen Captain from 1995 to 1997 being discontinued with only 3 tankobon volumes. The manga then restarted serialization from 1997 to 2007 in the monthly magazine Young King OURs as ‘Trigun Maximum’. The Trigun st...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Transformers was and still remains one of the biggest action figure franchises the world has ever seen. Starting in the early 1980s as a Japanese toy line called Microman and Diaclone, the toys were soon rebranded and resold in America as Transformers. American toy company Hasbro...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Since 1995, Toy Story has been one of the most beloved media franchises in the world. The Toy Story series's exploration of play and nostalgia continues to resonate with old and new audiences alike. The main protagonist, Woody, serves as the franchise heart and stand-in icon....

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Out of the Toy Story franchise, Buzz Lightyear enjoys the most widespread popularity. While all the toys appear in shorts and specials outside of the Toy Story franchise films, Buzz received his own animated spinoff series. Buzz also ranked above Woody in first place on a list of...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The Tokyo Ghoul franchise is a dark fantasy manga series that was created by Sui Ishida in 2011 and was serialized in Weekly Young Jump until 2014. The series is well-known for its dark tone, gruesome action scenes, and twisted characters. There is no character as tortured as its...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The World Ends With You (often shortened to TWEWY) is a role-playing game developed by Square Enix and Jupiter that was first released for the Nintendo DS in July 2007. The game was developed by the same team in charge of the Kingdom Hearts series and its gameplay was created to ...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The Witcher is a hit fantasy series that began with 1994’s Blood for the Elves by Polish writer Andrzej Sapowski. Witchers are chemically and magically enhanced humans that fight monsters and supernatural beings. The story follows the tale of Geralt of Rivia, perhaps the most fam...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

“Toss a coin to your Witcher, oh valley of plenty,” or so the song goes. Being a Witcher is no easy task. To hunt down and kill the magical and supernatural monsters that haunt the land is a tough gig. There’s a big difference between hunting down a troublesome, chicken-stealing ...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The Promised Neverland made a splash in the anime world when it premiered in 2019. While fans loved the creepy tone, they appreciated the cheerful contrast provided by the series hero, Emma. With the manga's end, friends can relax knowing their favorite ginger made it as far ...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Of holiday movies, The Nightmare Before Christmas enjoys status as both a Halloween and Christmas movie. It's the legacy hero Jack Skellington would have wanted. Jack stands out among children's movie protagonists with his off-putting and creepy design. As such, he remain...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The Garden of Sinners, also known in Japan as Kara no Kyoukai, is a Japanese light novel series that was written by Kinoko Nasu and illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi. The series was initially released online and at Comiket in the late 1990s, but it was later republished in the form...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

From the widely popular Isekai (other world) genre is the Isekai anime ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’. There are many characters with strong personalities but one of the favorites would have to be Veldora Tempest. Although being a strong and powerful storm dragon his p...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

A massively multiplayer online game like TERA (The Exiled Realm of Arborea) wouldn't be as phenomenal without some of its most iconic characters. Elin and their feminine, yet strange mannerisms are distinctive characters that stand out in Tera. The race of peacekeepers who se...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The iconic video game series Tekken is a best selling game for a reason. Nina Williams with her assassin skills and fighting nature adds to the unique lineup of characters in the series. The assassin from Ireland has attracted many fans ever since her first appearance in the Tekk...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The world-famous fighting game Tekken has a character known to masquerade around in an intimidating mask. King suits the description with his fierce and mysterious jaguar mask and courageous fighting in the series. The former orphan who is from Mexico has accumulated many fans ev...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The popular video and arcade game series Tekken is as popular as one of its most vicious fighters. Kazuya Mishima is known to have the determination to conquer the Iron of the Fist Tournament and defeat his opponents in the game series. The fighter who was once a humble boy has g...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

A fighting video and arcade game series as iconic as Tekken deserves characters that have interesting storylines. Christie Monteiro and her knack for the infamous Capoeira fighting style from Brazil has a distinctive background that makes her a popular character. The martial arts...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

A video game as unique as Tales of Vesperia wouldn't be iconic without its main character who is sarcastic and rebellious. Yuri Lowell with his dislike for authority, and his tendency to tease people make the game as enjoyable as it is. The former orphan who grew up in the lo...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Tales of Berseria is the 16th installment of the successful Tales series created by Bandai Namco Entertainment. A role-playing game was released for Playstation 3 & 4 in 2016, Microsoft Windows in 2017, and turned into an anime in 2019. Players are transported into the Kingdo...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Super Pochaco is the friend of Super Sonico and is a popular curvy character created by Tsuji Santa. Super Pochaco's immense popularity is due to her busty and curvy figure and seductive poses as seen in her figures. She first appeared in the third episode of SoniAni: Super S...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Super Sonico is a girl that has taken the anime world by storm. Created originally as a mascot for Nitroplus, she’s gone on to release songs, appear in video games, and have her own anime. Her childlike and sweet personality, accompanied by her pink hair and attractive figure, ha...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Being a part of the original Street Fighter character lineup that was released back in 1991, Blanka has always been a popular choice! With the games popular even now, Street Fighter merchandise and figures are popular among collectors. One popular example of Blanka figures is the...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Fans of Steven Universe love the series for its deeply emotional messages and realistic portrayal of character flaws. One of the series's most popular characters is the overbearing perfectionist Pearl. Pearl's storied past, unrequited love, and journey to finding her inne...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The mastermind behind the whole plot of the Star Wars franchise. The man who started it all is finally here! Darth Sidious or Emperor Palpatine is finally here in a figure that is sure to shock everyone it meets! When the series was first released in 1976, it was an instant succe...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Master Obi-Wan Kenobi is by far one of the most respected Jedi masters in the Star Wars universe. His career was cut short by his own apprentice but that doesn’t hide any of Obi-Wan’s accomplishments. Obi-Wan is famous for defeating Darth Maul, General Grievous, and surviving whe...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Spongebob Squarepants defined the new wave of children's television at the beginning of the 21st century. The series's combined use of surrealist and slapstick humor appeals to children and adults alike. As a result, the show continues to air over twenty years after its p...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Spice and Wolf was released in June of 2008 and has been popular ever since. Within the many characters that have roles in the series, Holo and her flirtatious attitude is very popular. With the popularity of the series, there are a wide variety of figures and merchandise availab...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

With his edgy design and anti-hero personality, Shadow the Hedgehog quickly became one of the most popular Sonic the Hedgehog characters. Although intended to be a one-time character, Shadow's popularity prompted SEGA to bring him back as a recurring character. Since his debu...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Coming back as one of DC Comics newest superhero movies, many fell in love with Shazam. From Shazam’s hilarious attitude to the story itself, many were curious as to where the story can go. What many don’t know is that Shazam was the original Captain Marvel. Shazam is currently k...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

How many opportunities are there to learn about the Shaman King? Well, if you mean Yoh Asakura, there are only a few. Since the creation of Shaman King back in 1998, there have been ups and downs to this series. Nevertheless, Shaman King was a huge success in the Weekly Shonen Ju...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

A video game franchise as popular as Senran Kagura couldn't be as popular without one main character. It could be no other than Yumi with her gentle and caring personality. The Girl's Academy leader has garnered many fans ever since the franchise started. Her worldwide po...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Saya no Uta boasts a reputation as one of the most disturbing and graphic visual novels of all time. Fans praise its combination of ghastly abomination and an all-consuming romance at the heart. It is both breathtaking and extremely off-putting. The Saya no Uta figure "Saya ...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Sailor Uranus and her partner Sailor Neptune remain two of the most popular Sailor Moon characters inside and outside of the Sailor Moon series fandom. Critics praise Sailor Uranus in particular for her unique characterization especially for shoujo manga at the time. Her legacy c...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Of the original three Sailor Guardians in the Sailor Moon series, Sailor Mars left the greatest impression on fans with her fiery, bold personality. Fans of the manga love her quiet, independent streak and emphasized psychic powers. Sailor Mars's popularity means fans of eith...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

From the classic magical girl series, Sailor Moon, Sailor Jupiter left an impression on fans as the big-hearted, strong girl in love. Her physical power and tough attitude contrast with her soft vulnerability and the constant hunt for romance. Like all the Sailor Guardians in the...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Saga of Tanya the Evil is a Japanese light novel series written by Carlo Zen and illustrated by Shinobu Shinotsuki. In Japan, it is known as Youjo Senki, which literally translates to “The Military Chronicles of a Little Girl”. The light novel began serialization in 2012 online a...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

One of the biggest and most recent impacts in the cartoon universe was Rick and Morty. Quickly finding a way to make everyone fall in love while laughing their heads off, this show has become famous. Released in 2013 this cartoon became known for its hilarious characters and insa...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is a Japanese light novel series that was written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Keeji Mizoguchi. Since April 2014, ASCII Media Works has published eleven volumes of the series. A manga adaptation was also serialized by ASCII Med...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The Ranma 1/2 manga series is centered around an iconic and comedic main character. Ranma Saotome's prideful and sly personality in the popular manga suits that description. The high school student and martial arts enthusiast has accumulated a huge following ever since the se...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

For those who follow the adventures that happen in Puella Magi Madoka Magica, they often see Homura Akemi. Since the beginning of 2011, the adventures began and fans all over fell in love. With everyone wanting to see if Kaname Madoka would in fact accept the contract from kyubey...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Prison School is a Japanese manga series that was written and illustrated by Akira Hiramoto. It began publication through Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine in February of 2011 and continued serialization until December 2017. The series has received other adaptations as well, inclu...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021