Miscellaneous

This is the spot for random and small details you've might have noticed about Idols.

## Wota

**Wota** is a subtype of Otaku that are fans of Idols who does a type of cheering commonly apart of Akiba-kei performances.

**Wotagei**(ヲタ芸) sometimes known as **Otagei**(オタ芸) is a type of dance and cheer gesture performed by wotas. This dance involving jumping, clapping, arm-waving and chanting slogans. Wotagei is performed at concerts, or at anime and manga events, and meetings of idol fan groups. It is thought to have developed from the ōendan.

Often performing with a glow stick, Wotagei has for known dances. **Tiger**, **Romance**, **Kecak**, and **Thunder Snake**.

### Chants

The "Call" is commonly used shout or yell

"urya" and "oi"

### Mixing

The most commonly used chant is known as the mix, which follows a set rhythm and is typically shouted during the introduction and instrumental breaks of an idol's song. Mix's consists of three main variations: the **Standard** Mix, the **Japanese** Mix, and the **Ainu** Mix. Some idols also have their own specific versions of the Mix unique to them.

**Standard Mix**

The Standard Mix is the most commonly used mix of the three, and is also known as the First Mix as it is typically heard during the introduction of the song.

"Tiger, Fire, Cyber, Fiber, Diver, Viber, Jyaa jyaa!!"

## Furitsuke

Commonly seen in Visual Kei, Furitsuke is a dance that varies and differ according to sub-genre, band, song and sometimes even place. There are some songs that have a specific choreography thought out by the band, who then teach it to their fans at lives. This is especially common with **oshare kei**, **indie bands**, and **Metal**.

Though, not every song has a unique dance. Most furitsuke contains just general moves, that are connected to certain rhythms or song patterns.

If you wish to learn more about Furitsuke, please **read this**.

If you want to learn more about the difference between Visual Kei and Alt groups, please **read this**.

## Uchiwa

A round hand fan people in the audience sometimes hold at concerts to show support for their favorite idol. Fans sometimes make their own and write a message for their idol on it or you can buy official ones at the concert that have pictures of the members on them.

## Oshi

**Oshiteru** **Member** comes from the words **Oshi**(推し) "being a fan of, being a supporter of, pushing for, or ones favorite" and **Teru**(照る) "to shine". It's the term used to describe a one's favorite member. Often shorten as **Oshimem**. This is a term commonly used for female idols, though in the overseas Idol community it is used for everyone.

**Kami-oshi** (激推し) coming from the word **Kami**(激) "extremely; terrifically; super", can be used to describe your top favorite among your oshimem.

* This can be used in many ways. You can use it to describe your top oshi out of all your oshimem of different groups, or to describe your top member of a particular group.

**Ichiban**(一番) A term mostly used for Male Idols (More commonly **Johnny's**). Meaning "number one; first; first place". If you had a second favorite, you'd use Niban(二番), though I'm not to sure if there's other terms used for male idols. It's not a common thing in the overseas community.

**Hako-oshi** (箱推し) Coming from the word **Hako**(箱) "box, chest, case, or bin", is a term meaning that you don't really have a favorite member, you like all members of the group (A box of "Shine", if that makes sense).

* You can also use "**DD**" and "**MD**". Though it's not common in the overseas community.
	+ **DD** is short for "Daredemo Daisuki" "I love anyone" and **MD** is short for "Minna Daisuki" "I love everyone".
* Hako can be mistaken or mispronounced as **Hyaku**(百) "hundred; 100". Which doesn't seem too far off from the original meaning, but to avoid confusion, lets just stick with Hako.

**Oshihen** (推し変) comes from the word, **Henko**(変更) "change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment". Meaning your current favorite oshimem at the moment. This could change because of a performance, new song, addition/removal of a member, discovery of a new group and so on.

## Member/Oshi Colors

You might have notice that a lot of Idols have a set image color. This is away for Fans to show their love for their favorite member(s).

Fans can buy things with those colors. Even shops sell oshi colored merchandise.

When fans dress up for these events, they also wear the colors of their favorite members. Some fans love their oshi's so much that they wear their colors on them daily. Look out for simple things like nail polish, accessories, even simple charms and trinket's on their bags.

Though some Idols do opt out of having a set color, leaving the audience to set their penlights to what ever they like. (Like the color of the outfit they're currently wearing, the song they are performing, or just any random color.)

If you wish to learn more about Member colors **read this**!

## Icons & Symbols

Along side their colors, some Idols have individual symbols. I believe this trend started when Love Live was gaining popularity, as each member from each group had their own Icons.

Symbols can be something simple like a flower, a bow, and animal. It can even be unique like Auracle's sigils or Reso's combination of two different concepts.

This can be used in signatures, merchandise, etc. It is also another way to show support of your favorite member.

## Cheki

A "cheki" is a Japanese term for polaroid photos taken and autographed as mementos of live idol events.

Some groups create Cheki's to send to Fans who support them on their fansites, Sell at events, and take photos with their fans.