So while some people’s otaku status is a permanent part of their lifestyle, others find their passion fading away.
Though some kids are raised being exposed to Japanese animation, and other fans get bitten by the otaku bug after becoming full-grown adults, the majority of enthusiasts develop signs of otakuism during their mid to late teens.
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The fire of hard-core anime fans’ passions burn bright, but that doesn’t mean they always last forever.