Akihabara Geeks...
I was trawling the bargain bin at my favorite online anime e-tailer and look what came home with me -- Akihabara Geeks...
Akihabara Geeks bares some similarity to Otaku No Video in that they are both related to fans and fanatics of certain aspects of Japanese culture. Akihabara Geeks has less of a focus on anime than Otaku No Video and focuses more the Akihabara shopping district. The feature explores some of the history of Akihabara and follows a handful of people around as they work in or shop in Akihabara. Overall, I would give Akihabara Geeks a 2 out of 5.
Akihabara is a neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan known as "Electric Town" for its rows of one-meter wide discount computer and electronics stores. In more recent years, Akihabara has evolved into a full-blown mecca for computer enthusiasts, anime and manga fans, doll or "figure" collectors, video gamers and "Otaku" of all kinds.
Because Akihabara caters to interests outside of mainstream Japanese society, it captivates an entire subculture of devotees. Join us as we peruse the shops, streets and Maid Cafes to present an engrossing day in the life view of Akihabara, and focus on the unique people who are passionately plugged into this town.
Akihabara Geeks bares some similarity to Otaku No Video in that they are both related to fans and fanatics of certain aspects of Japanese culture. Akihabara Geeks has less of a focus on anime than Otaku No Video and focuses more the Akihabara shopping district. The feature explores some of the history of Akihabara and follows a handful of people around as they work in or shop in Akihabara. Overall, I would give Akihabara Geeks a 2 out of 5.
