1. Plural of otaku; people who are obsessed with anime, manga, video games, or other aspects of Japanese pop culture.
Usage: informal; borrowed from Japanese; often used in English-speaking communities interested in anime and manga

Examples

• The convention was packed with otakus dressed as their favorite anime characters.
• Many otakus spend hours each week watching new series and discussing plot theories online.
• She considers herself one of the otakus in her friend group because of her extensive manga collection.
• Otakus often gather at comic shops to trade rare collectibles and merchandise.
• The streaming service gained popularity among otakus looking for the latest anime releases.