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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!

Dragon Ball Z is the anime that really brought Japanese animation mainstream attention. Airing from 1989 to 1996 in Japan, Dragon Ball Z was a commercial and cult phenomenon. After rising rapidly in the ranks of popularity polls following the highly successful Dr. Slump and Drago...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Dragon Ball Z is one of the most influential anime titles of all time. This is without a doubt proven by its incredible track record all over the world, reaching amazing levels of popularity from the US to the UK, to South America, France, Spain. The anime series based on the lon...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

The years from 1989 to 1996 brought the world Dragon Ball Z, which ended up becoming one of the most influential pop culture phenomenons of all time. After quickly becoming a flagship anime and manga series in Japan, Dragon Ball Z paved the road for bringing anime worldwide. Alth...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

After airing in Japan from 1989 until 1996, Dragon Ball Z went on to become one of the biggest and most recognizable names in anime. It single handedly piqued international interest in the world of Japanese anime and became a worldwide phenomenon. Heading the movement was the unf...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Digimon Adventure (Digimon: Digital Monsters in the US) was released in 1999 and it is based on the tamagotchi-style virtual pet franchise of the same name. The anime became incredibly popular and was released in the United States shortly after its airing in Japan. A movie with a...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Tanjiro Kamado figures are in incredibly high demand among fans of the Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer Figures series, which has gained an incredibly amount of support since it originally aired back in Spring 2019. These figures feature Tanjiro in a variety of poses, some of which...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

During the Spring 2019 anime season one of the animes that aired and gained massive popularity was Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer), because of the massive popularity all sorts of merchandise were produced and sold to its large amount of fans. Among the products available, such as...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

One of the most popular series from the Spring 2019 anime season was Demon Slayer and, as such, many different kinds of merchandise like figures were produced and sold to its many fans. The most popular figures from this series showcase various characters in iconic scenes from th...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Demon Slayer is a popular manga series that received an anime adaptation that aired between April and September 2019 and went on to become an instant hit. The series was quickly licensed outside of Japan to multiple streaming services around the world. An English dub was later pr...

Last updated at, 12 Jan 2021

Kurumi Tokisaki figures are extremely popular among fans of the Date A Live series, which has garnered a lot of attention and popularity since it had originally aired in March 2011. These figures show Kurumi Tokisaki, who is nicknamed ‘Nightmare’, in many different outfits and po...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Date A Live, a very popular anime series that first debuted in April 2013, has had many figures of its many characters created. Most of the figures are of the Special Disastrous Designated Creatures, which are spirits from another dimension disguised as girls seeking the affectio...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Darling in the Franxx is a romantic science fiction drama first written by Mato for Shueisha's Shonen Jump Magazine in 2018. Although not without its criticisms, it rapidly rose in popularity in a little over a year and quickly was adapted into anime, merchandise and figures....

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Danganronpa is a murder-mystery video game that inspired the anime, Danganronpa: The Animation, that aired in Summer 2013 and ended in Fall 2013. It follows the same plot as the video game and the legacy of its successes continued the second anime series, Danganronpa 3: The End o...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Danganronpa is one of the greatest murder-mystery visual novels in recent times and was first released in 2010. Since its original release to the present day, the franchise’s popularity has only continued to grow. The series has continued to keep itself relevant with various entr...

Last updated at, 12 Jan 2021

Code Geass is an example of a classic anime from the 2000s. Its fan community is very large and has continued growing around the world after the release of the anime in 2006. Since then the series has spread to other kinds of media, like manga, OVAs, and movies. The complexity of...

Last updated at, 12 Jan 2021

Cardcaptor Sakura (usually abbreviated as CCS) is a magical girl manga and anime series from the well known all-female artist team CLAMP. The anime was able to combine the stylish heroics of Sailor Moon with the competitive edge of Pokemon, which made this magical girl series inc...

Last updated at, 12 Jan 2021

Bleach is an anime series adapted from the manga of the same name by author Tite Kubo. The anime rose quickly to popularity in Japan after it was aired in 2004, and achieved international fame after several worldwide releases in 2006. Along with a range of games and other derivat...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

After its publication in 2009, Attack on Titan became an extremely popular manga. In fact, it was considered the most successful series of 2011. Its popularity increased due to the highly praised graphic designs and dynamic style of its anime adaptation, released in 2013. The ser...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

Attack on Titan is nowadays one of the most influential works in the manga and anime industry. Since the publication of its manga in 2009 and its anime adaptation in 2013, the series has won multiple awards. The complexity of its story and its spectacular animation made it one of...

Last updated at, 12 Jan 2021

Kuroko no Basuke also known as Kuroko's Basket began as a manga by Tadatoshi Fujimaki. It follows high school freshman Tetsuya Kuroko as he finds his own style of basketball amidst a generation of highly talented players. He breaks away from his old team who had become jaded ...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Girls’ Frontline is a mobile strategy game developed by a Taiwanese team MicaTeam. Initially released into the Chinese market in 2016 and expanding into other limited Asian markets throughout 2017, the game did not get an English release until May 2018, with a localized Japanese ...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Idolish7 is a media franchise created by Bandai Namco, originally starting as a mobile rhythm game on both Android and IOS in 2015. It features 7 different unique male idol characters who perform the songs used throughout the game, the player takes the role of Tsumugi Takanashi, ...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Ojamajo Doremi, or as it is alternatively titled Magical DoReMi is a magical girl anime series created by Toei Animation. The series follows Doremi Harukaze and her friends as she becomes a witch apprentice under Majo Rika. It is a very popular show for young girls to watch and i...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Hypnosis Mic is a multimedia series created by EVIL LINE RECORDS, Idea Factory, and Otomate. The series so far has mainly been Drama CDs but with the recent release of a rhythm game and an Anime on the horizon, there will be a lot of new content coming for Hypnosis Mic fans!

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

All products about Hatsune Miku from the Yamaha-created Vocaloid software depicted herein are copyright of GOOD SMILE COMPANY, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

All products about Hatsune Miku from the Yamaha-created Vocaloid software depicted herein are copyright of GOOD SMILE COMPANY, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Hatsune Miku is a character who personifies the Yamaha-created Vocaloid range of voice synthesis software and is a cyber-celebrity. The software and character were created by Crypton Future Media, Inc.

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Dramatical Murder is a Japanese visual novel series developed by Nitro+CHiRAL, originally released on March 23rd, 2012. Dramatical Murder follows the life of Aoba Seragaki who wishes to live a simple life until the popular game Rhyme draws him in and totally changes his life.

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

The popular Pokemon video game, trading card game, and anime franchise has created a large community of fans, resulting in a rather large demand for merchandise based on the series. The Pokemon universe features many beloved human and Pokemon characters, leading to a variety of f...

Last updated at, 02 Feb 2021

This figure features Madoka Kaname, the protagonist of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, in a floral pink yukata with a yellow obi. The fans are able to enjoy a different version of their favorite character. Instead of her usual school uniform or the magical girl outfit she wears a trad...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a dark fantasy anime series created by an artist collective called Magica Quartet. The anime was animated by Japanese animation studio Shaft, also known for its adaptation of the Monogatari light novel series. The series aired from January 2011 to Apr...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

All images and Nendoroid from the Touken Ranbu series contained herein are copyright GOOD SMILE COMPANY, INC., all rights reserved.

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

All images and Nendoroid from the Touken Ranbu series contained herein are copyright GOOD SMILE COMPANY, INC., all rights reserved.

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Touken Ranbu was originally a collectible card game played from browsers that are free to play but they are only available in Japan. It is developed by Nitroplus and published by DMM Games. Players assume the role of a sage who safeguards the past using the power of legendary sw...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

All products depicted herein are copyright of GOOD SMILE COMPANY, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Starting out as a Japanese manga series produced by Akira Amano, Reborn!, also known as Katekyo Hitman Reborn!, follows the story of Tsunayoshi Sawada a young Japanese student who discovers that he is the next member in line to become the boss of the Mafia crime organization, the...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Little Witch Academia is an animated short film produced by Studio Trigger for Anime Mirai in 2013. A sequel, titled "Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade," was successfully funded via Kickstarter and released in 2015. In 2017 Netflix started airing an anime of t...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

One Punch Man is a Japanese action-comedy series created by ONE, that began as a webcomic in 2009. The webcomic gained a significant fanbase, accumulating over 7 million views as of 2012. A digital manga remake of the series began in 2012 on Tonari no Young Jump, featuring illus...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Saya Yamabuki is a second-year student a Hanasakigawa Girls' High School and the drummer of the band "Poppin'Party." Saya was part of a band in middle school but she quit out of fear due to a previous incident. Her mother and Kasumi Toyama helped her find her pa...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

BanG Dream! is a multimedia project created by Bushiroad. BanG Dream! spans across music, animated music videos, live concerts, a rhythm game, a card game, a manga adaptation, and an anime series with several seasons.

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

USA, also known as America or by his human name Alfred F. Jones. is an Allied Powers member in the Hetalia media series. America is a very energetic character who is obsessed with heroes and justice. He wants to be a hero who fights for freedom. Due to his ideals, he often sticks...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Hetalia started as a historical comedy webcomic produced by Hidekaz Himaruya under the name Hetalia: Axis Powers. The story features personifications of various countries, regions, or other bodies of political power, characterizing each by their stereotypes, and putting together ...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Elsa is the princess and soon-to-be queen of Arendelle in Disney’s 2013 film Frozen. Elsa possesses powers that allow her to create and manipulate snow and ice, though she fears these powers due to an incident in her childhood that resulted in her almost killing her sister with t...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

James “Sulley” Sullivan is one of the top employees of Monsters, Inc., and is a part of the main duo of Disney/Pixar’s 2001 film Monsters, Inc.. He is a very skilled worker at scaring children for the monsters to produce power. Sulley is a renowned scarer and very popular in the ...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

This Nendoroid figure set features the honey-loving bear Winnie the Pooh and his friend Piglet from the 2011 movie Winnie-the-Pooh. He isn’t very intelligent and seems very childlike and innocent. However, he is known as the leader of the group, and thanks to his optimistic perso...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

This figure features the marvelous blue Genie of the Lamp from Disney’s 1992 film, Aladdin. After Aladdin summons the Genie from his lamp, the Genie offers him 3 wishes. He is a very jolly character and brings many laughs. Despite his cheery attitude the Genie is forced to be a s...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Disney's worlds are probably known to everyone on this planet. With decades and decades of creation and growth, the constellation of Disney companies has a huge influence on many cultures as its products garner popular acclaim. From animated series and full-length movies to h...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022

Made by the genius and billionaire during his time in the Avengers to fight against evil that threatens to destroy the earth. This figure features Tony Stark in the Mark 85 suit that he uses during Avengers: Endgame. The Iron Man Mark 85 suit is specifically designed to harness t...

Last updated at, 24 Oct 2022