My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku 1

Name: My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku 1
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781646518814
Price: 40.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Nico Nicholson

Series: My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.87

( 358 ratings, 123 reviews)

Summary

Set in 1995, this nostalgic graphic novel follows Megumi, a teen navigating her new school while concealing her otaku passions. As she bonds with the kind-hearted basketball star Masamune, who ironically dislikes otaku culture, Megumi's journey explores themes of self-acceptance and young love amidst the backdrop of Japan's evolving fan culture.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$40⁰⁰

International Supplier

This title is in-stock with overseas suppliers. While it is not available locally, we fly books in weekly from the US and UK to our Auckland warehouse for immediate dispatch.

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku 1

$40⁰⁰

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for readers interested in coming-of-age stories, 1990s otaku culture, and fans of Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku. Suitable for those who appreciate sentimental and comedic reflections on teenage life.

Description

Relive the good old otaku days with this sentimental and comical reflection on a teen's path to self-acceptance. This nostalgic coming-of-age story is perfect for fans of Wotakoi - Love is Hard for Otaku!

My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku 1 is a heartfelt journey that takes readers back to the pivotal year of 1995, where otaku culture begins its rise to the mainstream. Megumi, now divorced with a teenage daughter, reminisces about her high school days when she tried to start anew by concealing her otaku interests after transferring to a new school.

In this reflection, Megumi recalls being unexpectedly befriended by Masamune, a kind-hearted basketball ace who resembles one of her favourite characters. Although she senses destiny in the making, her hopes are dashed upon discovering Masamune's disdain for otaku...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646518814

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 176

Collections

Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Nico Nicholson Penguin Books Series: My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku

About the Author

Born and raised in Miyagi Prefecture, Nico Nicholson debuted in 2008 with Joukyou-san. My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku is Nicholson's first work published in English.

Also by Nico Nicholson

View all

My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku 4

By Nico Nicholson

Paperback

$40⁰⁰

Available
Ships in 2-3 weeks