But thanks to the Internet, we may finally have our first glimpse at the beginning of the otaku lifecycle.
Now that we know that otaku babies are real, there is only one explanation for where they come from: the happy union of two otaku in an anime-merchandise-filled house.
What exactly is the origin of these creatures who participate in elaborate dances and pay exorbitant sums to marry their 2-D waifus?
For decades now, one question has baffled scientists: where do otaku come from?