num_pages: 240
description: The otakus passion is all-consuming. Whether it be cosplay gothic or rockabilly when the Japanese embrace a subculture they do it like no other. From Lolita fashion and latex couture to neon-drenched big-rigs anime-plastered vans and chrome-heavy hot rods subcultures in Japan are as varied as they are fascinating.Delving into these worlds The Obsessed reveals the extraordinary passion devotees have for their hobbies and lifestyles. With dazzling photography on-the-ground interviews and cultural essays this book showcases a kaleidoscope of scenes and individuals drawn from Japans many countercultural groups.
language: English
title: The Obsessed: Otaku, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan
publisher: gestalten