Ken Kubo
main character
OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 27, 1991 – December 20, 1991
- Season
- Fall 1991
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- GAINAX
- Director
- Takeshi Mori
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
- Also known as
- Geeks' Video, Graffiti Of Otaku Generation, onv
- Official site
- gainax.co.jp/anime/otaku
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
1h 36m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
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Synopsis
Somewhat based on the real story of how Gainax was founded, Otaku no Video addresses all aspects of an otaku lifestyle. Ken Kubo is a young man living an average life until he is dragged into a group of otaku. Slowly, he becomes more like them until he decides to abandon his former life to become king of otaku —the otaking! Mixed in are live-action interviews with real otaku, addressing every aspect of hardcore otaku life. Not only are anime and manga fans included, but also sci-fi fans, military fans, and other groups of Japanese geeks.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
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Main cast & voice actors
Episodes
2 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Takeshi Mori
- Character design
- Kenichi Sonoda
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
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Otaku no Video FAQ
How many episodes does Otaku no Video have?
Otaku no Video has 2 episodes of about 48 minutes each, roughly 1 h 36 min in total.
Is Otaku no Video finished?
Yes. Otaku no Video has finished airing — the final episode aired December 20, 1991.
What follows Otaku no Video?
No sequel is listed for Otaku no Video as of October 2026.
Is Otaku no Video based on a other source?
Yes. Otaku no Video adapts the other source.
Who animated Otaku no Video?
Otaku no Video was animated by GAINAX and directed by Takeshi Mori.
Where can I watch Otaku no Video?
Otaku no Video is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.