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My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku 1

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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.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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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.

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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

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.

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