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Title: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 09, 2012, 05:46:04 AM: If you had to rate yourself on how otaku you are from 0 (not into anime, manga etc at all) to a 10 (o.o hardcore, like twice as hardcore as konata.) Where would you fit?

I'm around 6.5. Almost a 7 once I start spending more money xD. Anything past 8 will be really bad for me.

So.... According to this site: http://www.armory.com/tests/anime.html (http://www.armory.com/tests/anime.html)
I'm 28.0% otaku corrupt. So, I'm not willing to yet let it take over my life. That's pretty accurate.

The more corrupt you are, the more otaku you are.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Cadmas on February 09, 2012, 05:51:15 AM: I thought there would be a test.

I'll say 5.5
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Momiji on February 09, 2012, 07:39:25 AM: In before banned for power levels, templates like these are forbi(ry
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Widermelonz on February 09, 2012, 08:19:40 AM: Well, I've spent several hundreds of dollars on just anime figures over that past several months, and I've learned Japanese up to a decent level. I've also set up a flat-screen TV with surround sounds in my room (which I've rearranged to be acoustically symmetrical) for watching anime. I almost always follow more than 5 anime series per season, and I live-stream each new episode when it airs in Japan.

I'd say I'm about 3/10.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Ibaraki Ibuki on February 09, 2012, 08:41:37 AM: I guess I'd be around a 2. So far, I just buy manga from bookstores. Already I have a couple of shelves full of manga volumes (plus Haruhi Suzumiya light novels); I don't know exactly how much I've spent over the years growing my collection, but it's probably at least $300. (No first editions or anything of the sort; I buy to read (and support the publishers).)
If I were to start watching anime again, I'd be a 3.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Helepolis on February 09, 2012, 11:13:30 AM: And here I was, expecting a link to those website where you had to ask bunch of questions and a very accurate scoring came out describing one's 'Otaku level'.

What does one make an Otaku again?
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Tengukami on February 09, 2012, 11:16:28 AM: We rate ourselves? Screw that, I want an online test that I can share on Facebook!
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Kinzo the Astro Curious on February 09, 2012, 12:17:36 PM: In fairness I probably hide my power level too much, but then I do play my music in the car with other people around, my music, don't like it get out - but most of my mates actually do like the tracks I choose :V

I did learn a few bits of Japanese but to be honest I'm not really good at it at all. I don't buy anything from Japan, I don't have that kind of expendable cash. If I did, it'd all be music. I don't see the point in buying books or videos that I can't understand, I don't pretend I'll ever be an expert in this.

I dunno, a 3 or something? Then again if watermelonz is a 3, then I'm a negative number.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: trancehime on February 09, 2012, 12:22:24 PM: Quote from: Helepolis on February 09, 2012, 11:13:30 AM
And here I was, expecting a link to those website where you had to ask bunch of questions and a very accurate scoring came out describing one's 'Otaku level'.

I was also honestly expecting the same thing, but I can't really rate myself without being slightly biased or dishonest about it. Truthfully told, I cater to these so-called otaku through my dealings with the anime/mango kind, mostly through translation work and the like. I wouldn't say I was obsessed or extremely into it though unless it's something like yuri but that plays less to the fact I'm into anime/mango and more into my intraspections. I have, however, been to Comiket (C72~73) for what it's worth.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: HakureiSM on February 09, 2012, 01:41:56 PM: gotta hide my powerlevel from society yo
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 09, 2012, 01:58:04 PM: Lol, a bunch of questions totally needs to be made T.T
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Helepolis on February 09, 2012, 02:11:49 PM: Quote from: gammaraptor on February 09, 2012, 01:58:04 PM
Lol, a bunch of questions totally needs to be made T.T
I am sure if you google you'll find already existing quizzes or tests.

Quote from: 桜HIME on February 09, 2012, 12:22:24 PM
I was also honestly expecting the same thing, but I can't really rate myself without being slightly biased or dishonest about it. Truthfully told, I cater to these so-called otaku through my dealings with the anime/mango kind, mostly through translation work and the like. I wouldn't say I was obsessed or extremely into it though unless it's something like yuri but that plays less to the fact I'm into anime/mango and more into my intraspections. I have, however, been to Comiket (C72~73) for what it's worth.
I see Otaku kind of a "NIPPON" naming for our western terminology: Nerd or Geek.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Gpop on February 09, 2012, 02:16:29 PM: Yeah was hoping for a test just to be curious on what their definition of an Otaku is :V

If it was just myself though, I'd rate myself a 2. As much as I like the idea of anime, I never had the time to watch them :< Most I have are a couple of manga (Azumanga Omnibus, Lucky Star 6, and some Death Note) as well as watched only a handful of anime. Touhou stuff doesn't count does it?
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: theshirn on February 09, 2012, 02:23:28 PM: 0.3

There's some good stuff out there, but around 97% of it makes me either puke or kill people.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: DX7.EP on February 09, 2012, 03:08:01 PM: Quote from: Helepolis on February 09, 2012, 11:13:30 AM
And here I was, expecting a link to those website where you had to ask bunch of questions and a very accurate scoring came out describing one's 'Otaku level'.

Anyways, off to the main topic at hand.

Self-rating? Eh, I'd give more along the range of 0.5.

I seldom watch anim? anymore, nor am I interested in watching any. I do have a few manga and light novels, but they're more for language purposes rather than entertainment. As for games, I've only imported one game from Japan (GGX2^AC+, PSP version), and as of late (with thanks to playing most games on PC) I've bought games mostly from NA and EU developers, with JP ones being limited to iOS and doujin works.

As for the definition of otaku, well, let's say that mine pretty much marks them as devout Japanophiles, and that I find it distressing.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Tengukami on February 09, 2012, 03:25:37 PM: This (http://www.armory.com/tests/anime.html) looks pretty thorough, although is focuses specifically on anime otaku-ness. 200 questions, you just tick the box if the sentence applies to you.

Edit: Actually, it seems like it's a pretty old quiz. They're talking about video tapes and whatnot.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 09, 2012, 03:39:15 PM: Quote from: Tengukami on February 09, 2012, 03:25:37 PM
This (http://www.armory.com/tests/anime.html) looks pretty thorough, although is focuses specifically on anime otaku-ness. 200 questions, you just tick the box if the sentence applies to you.

Edit: Actually, it seems like it's a pretty old quiz. They're talking about video tapes and whatnot.

Yeah, that one is probably the best. The other one's I've found were pretty crap.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Gpop on February 09, 2012, 03:49:38 PM: Quote from: Tengukami on February 09, 2012, 03:25:37 PM
This (http://www.armory.com/tests/anime.html) looks pretty thorough, although is focuses specifically on anime otaku-ness. 200 questions, you just tick the box if the sentence applies to you.

Edit: Actually, it seems like it's a pretty old quiz. They're talking about video tapes and whatnot.

Oh that's good. I got 83% otaku pure (therefore according to this I'm 17% Otaku :V)
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: theshirn on February 09, 2012, 03:56:48 PM: prompts for the best by which all should be judged make me curl up and die inside
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Tengukami on February 09, 2012, 04:06:51 PM: Quote from: gammaraptor on February 09, 2012, 03:39:15 PM
Yeah, that one is probably the best. The other one's I've found were pretty crap.

It's just old is all. Who the hell owns a laser disk player? Do people really keep their anime on VHS tapes?

I'd like to see a broader quiz on otaku-ness (anime, manga, games, cosplay, toy trains, whatever) with at least 100 questions. Maybe that's something to do tonight!
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 09, 2012, 04:08:05 PM: Quote from: Tengukami on February 09, 2012, 04:06:51 PM
It's just old is all. Who the hell owns a laser disk player? Do people really keep their anime on VHS tapes?

I'd like to see a broader quiz on otaku-ness (anime, manga, games, cosplay, toy trains, whatever) with at least 100 questions. Maybe that's something to do tonight!

Yeah. Probably should go make it on.... Sporcle?
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: DX7.EP on February 09, 2012, 04:09:29 PM: Via this linked quiz I got a mere 8% otaku. Then again this quiz is anime-centric, so the value is lower for this medium for my case.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: ♛ Apher-Forte on February 09, 2012, 04:59:36 PM: probably 9

I am not shy of my powerlevels as I express my golden shining hair all the time.
I am also quite the spender for this aspect, but all things considered I am not as rich as I should be as I have not afforded my own TV set, PS3 and Xbox and any console deemed in, and have not played much games to scream IRL - LARPing moves at random people.
I also don't yet have the desire to liek mudkips/
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Reddyne on February 09, 2012, 05:51:44 PM: I'm probably a disaster. Anime cons, self-taught cosplay which I put several hours worth of thought and effort to each week, figurines, and other such crimes against humanity. I think I do well when in a normal environment because I never really bring the subject of such things up and can completely avoid such subjects in conversation, nor do I introduce it to people in any way. This doesn't stop me from flashing my Ran key chain that also has the Stop & Shop discount member tag attached to it when I go grocery shopping.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Jq1790 on February 09, 2012, 06:36:08 PM: Apparently I'm 21% corrupt...but again, it's old. Looking forward to if someone makes a less concentrated quiz thing!
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: HakureiSM on February 09, 2012, 06:59:04 PM: I'm massively otaku, I think?
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Cadmas on February 09, 2012, 06:59:40 PM: 20.0% otaku corrupt

hue
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: nintendonut888 on February 09, 2012, 07:04:51 PM: I'd probably rate myself between a three and a four. I have a few series I really get into, but in general I only have a casual interest in them.

If we brought games into the equation though, I'd raise myself to between a five and a six. I'm not one of those spend-a-holics who buys a new game every month (who the hell has that kind of money and time), but I keep a steady appetite of games.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Tamer Anode/Cathode on February 09, 2012, 07:13:08 PM: I'd say about 5-6. I own a few series on DVD, and I've bought/won some merchandise/figurines. I'm not particularly given to public displays of my fandom (I haven't gotten around to cosplaying or anything), although I do intend to maybe put a mini-Nendoroid or something on my desk once I land a secure job.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Kinzo the Astro Curious on February 09, 2012, 07:25:58 PM: 80.0% otaku pure (20.0% otaku corrupt)

This is suprisingly higher than I expected.

Does making a fandub of Pmiller1 count as a fandub parody of anime? :V

I admit I was real leniant, occasionally changing "anime" to "touhou" in my head.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Nem on February 09, 2012, 07:41:26 PM: I've been diagnosed with 8% otaku corruption.

Not surprised, I have a very, very, very picky taste.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: AJS on February 09, 2012, 09:43:42 PM: Quote from: Tengukami on February 09, 2012, 03:25:37 PM
This (http://www.armory.com/tests/anime.html) looks pretty thorough, although is focuses specifically on anime otaku-ness. 200 questions, you just tick the box if the sentence applies to you.

Edit: Actually, it seems like it's a pretty old quiz. They're talking about video tapes and whatnot.
How the hell does owning a TV make you an otaku?

Anyway, I got 23.5% otaku corrupt (So...would that be a good thing or a bad thing?), and a weirdness factor of 15%.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Kasu on February 09, 2012, 10:12:34 PM: 83.0% otaku pure (17.0% otaku corrupt) with a weirdness factor of 8%.

Huh. Not exactly sure whether this higher or lower than I expected.

As for the rating asked at the beginning of the thread I'd say... 5. I watch anime and read manga, but apart from that I don't usually mention it much outside of my home.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 09, 2012, 10:35:27 PM: 72.0% Otaku Pure (28.0% Otaku corrupt) with a weirdness factor of 10%
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Cadmas on February 09, 2012, 10:39:08 PM: Quote from: AJS on February 09, 2012, 09:43:42 PM
How the hell does owning a TV make you an otaku?

Omg you own a TV? Haha, what a nerd!

:P
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on February 09, 2012, 10:51:55 PM: >otaku pure

:akihawhat:
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Iryan on February 09, 2012, 10:57:32 PM: 12.5% "corrupt".

Though I -did- answer a few of these yes even though they technically weren't correct since Touhou is not an anime, else it'd be even lower.

But eh, technicalities. I am sure nobody would get angry if you called Touhou an anime, right?

... :moogy:
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: HakureiSM on February 09, 2012, 11:21:52 PM: The avatars and signatures here provide beter statistical data than that quiz
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: OverCoat on February 09, 2012, 11:22:21 PM: Quote
You answered "yes" to 56 of 200 questions, making you 72.0% otaku pure (28.0% otaku corrupt).

hmm

surprisingly, this test doesn't seem THAT dated. You can replace animayhem with whatever other CCGs people play now [tanto cuore probably counts] and you can replace "laserdiscs" with DVDs

but... if I actually have anime on laserdisc in this day and age... :O I've seen laserdiscs of Akira and Ghost in the Shell come through my store and I wanted to buy them so bad, but some guy got them before I could take my lunch break :smokedcheese:
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Maav on February 09, 2012, 11:24:12 PM: Quote from: HakureiSM on February 09, 2012, 11:21:52 PM
The avatars and signatures here provide beter statistical data than that quiz
I don't see how it does. Everyone here haz dat hawt 3D gurlz on their avatars/sigs.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: SuperParadox on February 09, 2012, 11:36:27 PM: You answered "yes" to 31 of 200 questions, making you 84.5% otaku pure (15.5% otaku corrupt).

Guess this was expected. I can't even remember when I last picked up a manga...
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Maav on February 09, 2012, 11:38:37 PM: You answered "yes" to 46 of 200 questions, making you 77% otaku pure (23% otaku corrupt).

:V
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: theshirn on February 09, 2012, 11:45:02 PM: Quote from: Maav on February 09, 2012, 11:24:12 PM
I don't see how it does. Everyone here haz dat hawt 3D gurlz on their avatars/sigs.
I'll let my avatar do the talking.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Maav on February 10, 2012, 12:07:25 AM: Quote from: GET SMART on February 09, 2012, 11:45:02 PM
I'll let my avatar do the talking.
brb fap
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Athrel on February 10, 2012, 12:38:51 AM: I got a 20% otaku corrupt with a weirdness rating of 11%
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Suikama on February 10, 2012, 01:05:14 AM: Quote from: Maav on February 10, 2012, 12:07:25 AM
brb fap
you saying you like dudes?
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Widermelonz on February 10, 2012, 01:23:58 AM: 22% otaku corrupt for me. According to this, it looks like I wasn't off the mark when I said I was around 3/10.

"Have you [...] even though you don't understand Japanese?"
How would the people who actually know Japanese answer these?

And oh man, that last question was kinda outta nowhere.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Fetch()tirade on February 10, 2012, 01:27:33 AM: Quote
75% pure, 25% corrupt. 11% weirdness.
WHAT BITCHES

Quote
191.
I hate to admit that I had to check this box.

Quote from: Maav on February 09, 2012, 11:24:12 PM
I don't see how it does. Everyone here haz dat hawt 3D gurlz on their avatars/sigs.

You're a funny one, Maav.
Tell me, do you like bananas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4f9m4OYkCY)?
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Ibaraki Ibuki on February 10, 2012, 02:02:59 AM: 90% pure and 12% weirdness; I guess I vastly overestimated my otaku-ness (though my weirdness is now confirmed).
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Maav on February 10, 2012, 02:16:44 AM: Quote from: Suikama on February 10, 2012, 01:05:14 AM
you saying you like dudes?
I don't see any dude in anyone's avvy/sign here.

Quote from: Captain Pickle-Barrel-Kumquat-tirade on February 10, 2012, 01:27:33 AM
You're a funny one, Maav.
Tell me, do you like bananas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4f9m4OYkCY)?
Can't listen to videos (PC w/o sound, etc) atm. >_>
So, let's say, no. I'll get to the joke later. :V
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: ♛ Apher-Forte on February 10, 2012, 03:11:48 AM: I think this should be highly subjective.
If you are crazy enough to spend on Nendoroids: +1
if you are spending on figma: +2
If you are spending on cold cast figurines: +3
If you are spending on MG/PG Gunpla: +5 at least simply because how the fuck do you glue those fucking things together?

seriously, it should be tested with 'dedication' as a mean and averaged out by how often you do your other important life things.
and then substract the game, DVD, you own, and times how many hours you play them/per day.

This is probably what I do it with than say... using a quiz that is quite dated.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Zil on February 10, 2012, 04:45:42 AM: That's a bad quiz I think.

Owning a TV - 1 point
Referring to anime as anime - 1 point
Learning Japanese for the sole purpose of watching anime - 1 point

Those things shouldn't all be equal.

It gave me 30% currupt or something, but I was very liberal with some interpretations. The quiz didn't pay much attention to video games, and made no mention of visual novels. I think I'd rate myself around 8/10.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: trancehime on February 10, 2012, 07:42:50 AM: Quote from: Maav on February 10, 2012, 02:16:44 AM
I don't see any dude in anyone's avvy/sign here.

theshim's (GET SMART) avatar is Kanji from Persona 4.

Kanji is a dude.

Took ye olde otaku test:

You answered "yes" to 46 of 200 questions, making you 77.0% otaku pure (23.0% otaku corrupt).
Your Weirdness Factor (AKA Uniqueness Factor) is 13%, based on a comparison of your test results with 91823 other submissions for this test.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Drake on February 10, 2012, 07:52:09 AM: these questions are stupid
>doreamon
seriously what

I got 70 questions in before ragequitting. There has got to be something better than this.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Helepolis on February 10, 2012, 08:18:40 AM: Quote from: Drake on February 10, 2012, 07:52:09 AM
I got 70 questions in before ragequitting. There has got to be something better than this.
Code: [Select]
111 - Do you hang out on #anime!? 112 - Do you hang out on #anime? 133 - Have you ever worn a female Sailor Moon character costume at a convention? 194 - Do native Japanese people walk into your room and go "sugoi!"?/me facepalms

Quote from: Awesome test
You answered "yes" to 11 of 200 questions, making you 94.5% otaku pure (5.5% otaku corrupt).
Your Weirdness Factor (AKA Uniqueness Factor) is 15%, based on a comparison of your test results with 91823 other submissions for this test.
No idea where this 15% weirdness comes from. Maybe because I said "Yes" what is Doujinshi" and similar knowledge questions.

Quote from: Maav on February 09, 2012, 11:24:12 PM
I don't see how it does. Everyone here haz dat hawt 3D gurlz on their avatars/sigs.
Quote from: GET SMART on February 09, 2012, 11:45:02 PM
I'll let my avatar do the talking.
Echoing Shim here.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: trancehime on February 10, 2012, 08:49:55 AM: Quote from: Drake on February 10, 2012, 07:52:09 AM
I got 70 questions in before ragequitting. There has got to be something better than this.

The test is also probably a couple of decades old, when VHSes were still used for animu and the like. Same with the questions on DBZ, Sailor Moon, etc.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Mr_Bob on February 10, 2012, 09:21:36 AM: Quote from: Helepolis on February 10, 2012, 08:18:40 AM
194 - Do native Japanese people walk into your room and go "sugoi!"?
C'mon, that one was hilarious.
27 of 200 = 13.5% corrupt, 10% weird.
Quote from: GET SMART on February 09, 2012, 11:45:02 PM
I'll let my avatar do the talking.
BEEP BOOP
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Iryan on February 10, 2012, 10:44:45 AM: Quote from: HakureiSM on February 09, 2012, 11:21:52 PM
The avatars and signatures here provide beter statistical data than that quiz
Considering that both avatar and signature picture of me were choses/made for me by other people... :derp:

Quote from: Helepolis on February 10, 2012, 08:18:40 AM
No idea where this 15% weirdness comes from. Maybe because I said "Yes" what is Doujinshi" and similar knowledge questions.
That's it mostly for me, too. :derp:
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Darth_Sirov on February 10, 2012, 11:17:48 AM: I tried the quiz, but I also found it to be very misplaced in some questions or are very limiting or not up to par. What can I say? It was submitted in 1998, which is to say, not too relevant in today's standards.

But in any case:

You answered "yes" to 54 of 200 questions, making you 73.0% otaku pure (27.0% otaku corrupt).
Your Weirdness Factor (AKA Uniqueness Factor) is 10%, based on a comparison of your test results with 91823 other submissions for this test.

I still have no idea on this pure or corrupt (is that how bad the addiction is or something?)
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 10, 2012, 01:52:36 PM: Even though it's old, all the other tests I've found have been pretty trashy. And apparently, the more otaku corrupt you are, the more otaku you are. It wasn't particularly clear.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: CadrinHaverit on February 10, 2012, 02:06:47 PM: "Are you on any anime-related mailing lists?" - I suppose this and forums are very much the same, forums being the successors of mailing lists... Still, Touhou =/= anime, even though it is from Japan and inspired fanmade episodes of anime... Well, let's say that it counts.

Self-diagnosis: 0 out of 10 on otaku scale. I hardly ever watch animu or read mango. I even got tired of Touhou for the time being and mostly spend time on these forums reading stuff in Shrinemaiden Cafe or playing Minecraft with the fellow maidens in my free time when I am not banned for griefing.

Test diagnosis: core corruption at 11.5 per cent. Peculiarity at 14%.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: theshirn on February 10, 2012, 02:56:41 PM: Quote from: THE BOB on February 10, 2012, 09:21:36 AM
BEEP BOOP
IT IS A FULL MOON

AND I HAVE TURNED INTO A BOB AGAIN
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Desu_Cake on February 10, 2012, 03:19:48 PM: Here's a quiz I quickly made up, for anyone who's interested.
Unless otherwise stated, all questions are worth 1 point.
There is no key, just bigger number = more otaku-ness.

1. Do you know what anime is?
2. Have you ever watched an anime?
3. Do you watch anime at least once per week?
4. Do you watch anime at least once per day?
5. Do you know what manga is?
6. Have you ever read a manga?
7. Do you read manga at least once per week?
8. Do you read manga at least once per day?
9. Do you own any anime DVDs?
10. More than 10?
11. More than 25?
12. Do you own any manga volumes?
13. More than 10?
14. More than 25?
15. Are you currently following more than 5 anime/manga series?
16. More than 10?
17. Have you followed more than 20 anime/manga series in the past?
18. Have you played any Japanese videogames?
19. More than 10?
20. More than 25?
21. Do you prefer subbed anime to dubbed anime?
22. Do you own any merchandise from an anime/manga/game?
23. Do you have any anime/manga/game posters on your wall?
24. Do you own any figurines from an anime/manga/game?
25. Give yourself 1 point for every $100 you have spent on anime/manga/game related items. (Round down)
26. Are any of your friends otaku?
27. Are all of your friends otaku?
28. Have you ever had a waifu?
29. Do you use words like "Kawaii" and "Sugoi" when talking in any language that is not japanese?
30. Used you use words like "Kawaii" and "Sugoi" when talking in any language that is not japanese, but have since grown out of it?
31. Have you ever attended an anime convention?
32. Do you attend anime conventions regularly?
33. Do you cosplay?
34. Have you ever worn a cosplay outfit in your day-to-day life?
35. Do you make your own cosplay outfits?
36. Have you learned/are you learning japanese in order to better understand anime/manga/games?
37. Do you listen to Jpop?
38. Do you listen to Jrock?
39. Does Jpop/Jrock form most of your music collection?
40. Have you ever visited Japan because of anime/manga/games?
41. Do you plan to?
42. Do you aspire to be a manga-ka?
43. Do you seriously aspire to be a manga-ka? (As in, taking it seriously)
44. Do you draw in an anime-inspired style?
45. Have you ever written fanfiction based on an anime/manga/game?
46. Have you heard of the term "doujin"?
47. Do you read any doujin manga?
48. Have you ever drawn any doujin manga?
49. Do you play doujin games?
50. Have you ever created/co-created a doujin game?
51. Do you feel that animation is superior to live-action?
52. Do your family think you are weird for liking "That weird Japanese stuff"?
53. Have you ever tried to get your family interested in anime/manga/games?
54. Did you fail?
55. Do you continue to try?
56. Do you pay close attention to anime news sites?
57. Do you follow all the anime from the current season? (To the best of your abilities)
58. Do you view people who are not interested in anime/manga/games as "Normalfags"?
59. Do you visit /a?
60. Do you visit /jp?
61. Do you visit anime/manga/game related forums?
62. Have you ever been banned from an anime/manga/game related forum?
63. More than 5?
64. Will you defend your favourite anime/manga/game to the death?
65. Did doing so get you banned? (+3 points)
66. Have you heard of visual novels?
67. Have you played a visual novel?
68. More than 10?
69. More than 25?
70. Do you play any role in fan-translations?
71. For more than one project?
72. Do you ever view real-life events as though they were part of an anime?
73. Do you ever wish you lived inside an anime/manga/game?
74. Do you ever fantasize about yourself being in an anime/manga/game?
75. Have you participated in any anime/manga/game related roleplay?
76. If your anime/manga/game collection ceased to exist, would you be unable to entertain yourself? (+5 points)
77. If the creator of your favourite series died, would you come up with your own ending to the series?
78. Would you show said ending to other people?
79. Have you come across an anime/manga/game that you feel has changed your outlook on life?
80. Do you feel the need to hide your love of anime/manga/games in public?
81. Alternatively, do you talk about them whenever you can?
82. Do you refuse to refer to anime as "cartoons"?
83. Do you think that Hayao Miyazaki is better than Disney, Warner Bros and Don Bluth combined?

My score is 41
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Maav on February 10, 2012, 03:27:36 PM: 47! :V
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Jq1790 on February 10, 2012, 03:56:19 PM: @Desu_Cake quiz: 33 (and growing). Lower(slightly) than I'd expected, but money's a large part of a number of those questions, something I'm, shall we say...not exactly full of usually.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 10, 2012, 04:02:36 PM: 39. That one question with +5 buffed my score.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Jana on February 10, 2012, 06:58:25 PM: I think it's like 35... Question number 25 was a bit difficult to estimate for.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Unassuming Squid on February 10, 2012, 07:09:45 PM: 19.

Most of that comes from counting Touhou in these questions and "do you know what x is" questions.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Yog-N'yggoth on February 10, 2012, 07:33:18 PM: 86.5% otaku pure (13.5% otaku corrupt)

eh while i do like anime i really havent watched any mostly because they seem rather recycled to me at times
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Iryan on February 10, 2012, 09:26:35 PM: Quote from: Desu_Cake on February 10, 2012, 03:19:48 PM
Here's a quiz I quickly made up, for anyone who's interested.
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:derp:

Quote
29. Do you use words like "Kawaii" and "Sugoi" when talking in any language that is not japanese?
30. Used you use words like "Kawaii" and "Sugoi" when talking in any language that is not japanese, but have since grown out of it?
I am going to count these even if used ironically. :V
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Tengukami on February 10, 2012, 10:42:26 PM: 83 questions is tough to divide up by scoring, but how about:

0-11: Blissfully Unaware. You remember someone mentioning Pok?mon years ago, and thought it was a type of pasta.
12-23: The Edge Case. "I used to really like mecha when I was a kid." Probably has one working console, and an older one in the basement.
24-35: Casual Friday. Has weekly game time. Watches a couple series on streaming sites. Went to a con a couple years back, didn't buy anything.
36-47: My Hobbies Are Just Different. Likely has a favorite series, game, female character in an anime, and character in a video game. Visits local cons. Food becoming more microwavable.
48-59: Let Me Tell You Something About Precure. Follows a number of series, visits gaming boards, flies to cons. Not online most of the time yet.
60-71: Valkyrie Dwarf Has Ascended! Runs an anime blog, hosts a game server, can be found online on any number of IM clients and IRC channels. More myth than man.
72-83: So Long, Suckers. Lives in Japan, runs a doujin group that moves tremendous units at Comiket. Is interviewed by local media for his opinions on otaku culture, which are in turn quoted on thousands of blogs. Wins the little-known Nobel Prize for Eroge. Lives in a penthouse suite on top of a major hotel in downtown Tokyo, where maids serve him peeled grapes while a top manga artist sits in the corner, drawing and writing everything he sees.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Maav on February 10, 2012, 10:44:45 PM: Quote from: Tengukami on February 10, 2012, 10:42:26 PM
Wins the little-known Nobel Prize for Eroge.

Does this really exist? :V
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Jq1790 on February 11, 2012, 12:54:47 AM: Quote from: Maav on February 10, 2012, 10:44:45 PM
Does this really exist? :V
I'm sure it does...IN an eroge, somewhere. It has to, just out of principle, no?
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Zil on February 11, 2012, 01:10:41 AM: I got 50 on Desu Cake's quiz. A much better estimate I'd say.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Paper Conan on February 11, 2012, 01:46:59 AM: 48 on the quiz~
My life is animu. I am animu.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Iryan on February 11, 2012, 01:50:07 AM: Quote from: Maav on February 10, 2012, 10:44:45 PM
Does this really exist? :V
Spiritual sequel to "My Girlfriend is the President":

"My Girlfriend Wants the Nobel Prize".

With a gallery of scientists who you can woo and help with their research.

Fan-favorite is the loli version of Nikolai Tesla.

... :B
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Maav on February 11, 2012, 01:58:13 AM: Quote from: Iryan on February 11, 2012, 01:50:07 AM
Spiritual sequel to "My Girlfriend is the President":

"My Girlfriend Wants the Nobel Prize".

With a gallery of scientists who you can woo and help with their research.

Fan-favorite is the loli version of Nikolai Tesla.

... :B

Whoa that looks so awesome give me download linkz nao!111!1

Well, that'd really be awesome. What about the loli version of Copernicus, though?
Oh wait, that'll already be in Eiyuu*Senki
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: trancehime on February 11, 2012, 02:55:48 AM: Just flipped through that other quiz and got 33 on it.

Quote from: Tengukami on February 10, 2012, 10:42:26 PM
24-35: Casual Friday. Has weekly game time. Watches a couple series on streaming sites. Went to a con a couple years back, didn't buy anything.

Incidentally, I went to Comiket a couple of years back and I don't think I bought much there!
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: pineyappled on February 11, 2012, 03:32:11 AM: 40. Painfully guilty of #30.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: DX7.EP on February 11, 2012, 03:39:40 AM: New quiz results: 30. Much better estimation, probably due to more game-related stuff being involved.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: TrueStar on February 11, 2012, 06:03:36 AM: Whoa, that test is incredibly old. I thought OverCoat only shared it with me to make fun of how old I am. I had to explain what Ani Mayhem was for him. :blush:

I used to be way more of an otaku than I am today. I had my VHS tapes, I went to various cons and even hosted a radio show centered around jpop/rock/anime music. Once I stopped doing the show, I lost interest because I had no one to share my hobby with. This is changing however (I'm posting here).

I took the other test and got a 31.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Kasu on February 11, 2012, 02:21:00 PM: Got a 35 on Desu_Cake's quiz.

Quote from: Tengukami on February 10, 2012, 10:42:26 PM
24-35: Casual Friday. Has weekly game time. Watches a couple series on streaming sites. Went to a con a couple years back, didn't buy anything.
That is actually really accurate.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: ♛ Apher-Forte on February 11, 2012, 02:46:08 PM: your score was: 67

DESU_cake's test is.... well, strangely pinching on me.
on the question with how much spent on anime/etc I put down 12, because over the years I estimated to have spend well over 3000 or more on such things.

there is only one problem:
60-71: Valkyrie Dwarf Has Ascended! Runs an anime blog, hosts a game server, can be found online on any number of IM clients and IRC channels. More myth than man.
I don't really run an anime blog but I have a general blog. What are game servers? lol IM clients, my skype hasn't been on in ages, IRC yes.

I am much closer to 48-59: Let Me Tell You Something About Precure. Follows a number of series, visits gaming boards, flies to cons. Not online most of the time yet.
I certainly am this one actually, but I think I manage my time pretty damn well most of the time. Though when I catch up, I often abuse said time management.

---

So I propose to add these questions:

84: If you lack time to watch something today, or play games today, would you catch up the next day?
85: How long do you tend to catch up on? > 3 hours > 5 hours > 10 hours? (+1 for every increment of double the previous number)
86: Do you currently use an anime wallpaper?
87: Does all your devices have anime wallpapers/themes/ringtones/songs?
88: Do you actively tell people what song that is playing (if it is anime/Jrock/Jpop?
89: Do you play Rhythm games and listen to Eurotrash?
90: You think dancing is the same as Para Para Sakura and Rhythm games are just a means for you to get on 'So you think you can dance' Season xwhatever.
91: You have a tendency to eat and watch anime at the same time.
92: Given a chance, you would wear proudly your anime merchandises (Cat ears, anime T shirts) to anywhere, including but not limited to workplace/college/social gatherings.
93: If parents give you money, the first thing you think of is what sort of anime / merchandise / game to buy.
94: Actively expect friends/family to buy games/anime/merchandise as gifts for Xmas/new years/etc
95: You LARP regularly in front of the mirror in the bathroom, likely while wrap in a towel and still wet from the shower.
96: You have had whole night long sessions of marathoning a series or a game.
97: You still LARP while no one is watching, in public places.
98: At some point you have tried using charms and pick up lines from anime and games on real girls/guys that you tried to hit on (and failed/succeeded) (Success -10 points/failed +1)
99: You condition your hair so you probably look like an anime character with thick bunches of hair.
100: In most cases, while listening to a Jpop/Jrock/Anime song you tend to sing to it despite not really knowing the lyrics or what they mean.
101: You took this test and realized your despair (+0 points)
Title: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku Are You?
Post by: Tengukami on February 11, 2012, 03:12:58 PM: Yeah, I just sorta banged out that scoring on a half-joking whim. If you want to take it up to 100 questions, I could adjust the scores accordingly.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: ♛ Apher-Forte on February 11, 2012, 03:43:40 PM: It is up to you, the questions I put up is because I do them myself... (including LARPing) and they weren't in the 80+ above.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Maav on February 11, 2012, 05:09:34 PM: Went up to 58 now. :V
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Koishi Komeiji on February 11, 2012, 05:16:44 PM: My friend is a 8/10. He constantly talks about anime and how I should draw, "Naruto" and "Sonic" shit. But of course, my rating is a low 3/10. Not that much into Anime. I only watch a few animes( 2-3 ) but never talk about it. I wanted to get figurines but mom won't let me. Also, I read a few mangas, liked it, but that's every 2 months or so. Does this mean I'm a failure?

EDIT: Actually, I'm a 3.8
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Ibaraki Ibuki on February 11, 2012, 08:59:08 PM: 25 on the first 83 questions on this new quiz, 28 overall. For questions 46-50, I simply substituted 'doujin' with 'Touhou' .

Quote from: Desu_Cake on February 10, 2012, 03:19:48 PM
72. Do you ever view real-life events as though they were part of an anime?
73. Do you ever wish you lived inside an anime/manga/game?
Wait a minute -- I'm not in an anime?!? :o

Quote from: ♛ 少女の醜態るるる~~夢~天国 on February 11, 2012, 02:46:08 PM
101: You took this test and realized your despair (+0 points)
I'm in despair! The fact you aren't awarded any points for recognizing your otaku nature has left me in despair! :(
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Widermelonz on February 12, 2012, 06:20:21 AM: With Desu_Cake's test, I got a 70. Mainly because I got 18 points off of question 25. Including AF's additional questions, my total came out to be 81.

Wow, a completely different result than the previous quiz.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: noire on February 13, 2012, 01:41:08 AM: I'm a numberless but enthusiastic anime newbie but wasn't always that way.

I used to torment a young man I know by saying, "You're not watching those strange cartoons again, are you?" with added emphasis on the word 'cartoons'. "You're way, way too old for cartoons," I'd say, chuckling to myself. This went on for quite a while.

Anyway, one day he said to me, "They're not cartoons, they're anime and before you continue on with those comments, why don't you watch one so that you'll know what I'm talking about,".

I thought he had a point there. Though not fully convinced, I thought, at the very least, watching one or two would bolster my 'cartoon' theory so I figured I had nothing to loose...oh, boy, I was soooo naive back then :)

Since I have watched the following (and counting) and probably others that fail to come to mind:

Last Exile
Noein
Madoka
Stellvia
Fate/Stay Night
Kamichu
Code Geass
Scrapped Princess
Bamboo Blade
And Azumanga Daioh, my all time favorite to date. Hey,what's not to love about Chiyo-chan?

I'm a numberless, anime convert and you know how shrill converts can be :) Also, If you have any suggestions for anime I just 'have to see', please let me know.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Ross on February 13, 2012, 03:18:29 AM: If I had to rate myself, I's probably have to say I'm about 40% or so, which is "Full-time otaku (past the point of no return)" on the website... that sounds about right.
*Takes the quiz thingy*
Hmm, ehh... I don't know if I should be embarrassed or proud of this, but I got 61%, which according to that website, makes me a "Shameless otaku!" ...
...
Well, either way, I'm a hardcore anime druggie... Yes indeed.
:V
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Zil on February 13, 2012, 03:21:10 AM: Quote from: noire on February 13, 2012, 01:41:08 AM
Also, If you have any suggestions for anime I just 'have to see', please let me know.
If Azumanga Daioh is your favorite (it's my favorite too :D) then I'd say watch other anime of that genre. Lucky Star, Nichijou, etc.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 13, 2012, 03:23:33 AM: Quote from: Zil on February 13, 2012, 03:21:10 AM
If Azumanga Daioh is your favorite (it's my favorite too :D) then I'd say watch other anime of that genre. Lucky Star, Nichijou, etc.

And don't forget K-On. Lucky star is my favorite =3.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: noire on February 13, 2012, 03:29:59 AM: Thank you, Zil
Thank you, gammaraptor

I will definitely be looking into your suggestions.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: OverCoat on February 13, 2012, 06:07:30 AM: Quote from: noire on February 13, 2012, 01:41:08 AM
I'm a numberless but enthusiastic anime newbie but wasn't always that way.

I used to torment a young man I know by saying, "You're not watching those strange cartoons again, are you?" with added emphasis on the word 'cartoons'. "You're way, way too old for cartoons," I'd say, chuckling to myself. This went on for quite a while.

Anyway, one day he said to me, "They're not cartoons, they're anime and before you continue on with those comments, why don't you watch one so that you'll know what I'm talking about,".

I thought he had a point there. Though not fully convinced, I thought, at the very least, watching one or two would bolster my 'cartoon' theory so I figured I had nothing to loose...oh, boy, I was soooo naive back then :)
That reminds me of a story
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7294/imm7og.jpg)
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: ♛ Apher-Forte on February 13, 2012, 08:50:00 AM: SON I AM DISAPPOINT
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 13, 2012, 04:50:09 PM: Quote from: ♛ 少女の醜態るるる~~夢~天国 on February 13, 2012, 08:50:00 AM
SON I AM DISAPPOINT
Indeed :3
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Power on February 13, 2012, 06:01:28 PM: I'd say about a 2-4 on that scale. Couldn't really care much about anime. I'd say I'd at least finish one season a year. Maybe it's because I watched it on a Chinese website but eh. :derp: I kind of do want to get those figurines because they look awesome but than I thought video games are more better then that so yeah. :V
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Suikama on February 14, 2012, 12:43:56 AM: Quote from: OverCoat on February 13, 2012, 06:07:30 AM
That reminds me of a story
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7294/imm7og.jpg)
you forgot the follow up (NSFW) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3BnJfdOP7A&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL)
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: trancehime on February 14, 2012, 05:16:32 AM: Quote from: Suikama on February 14, 2012, 12:43:56 AM
you forgot the follow up (NSFW) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3BnJfdOP7A&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL)

oh god what ahahahaha OH GOD WHAT
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 14, 2012, 03:14:33 PM: Quote from: Refiya-hime on February 14, 2012, 05:16:32 AM
oh god what ahahahaha OH GOD WHAT

I think I rofl'd a bit there.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Iryan on February 14, 2012, 04:01:06 PM: Quote from: Suikama on February 14, 2012, 12:43:56 AM
you forgot the follow up (NSFW) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3BnJfdOP7A&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL)
/me falls off his chair

Ahahaha, oh God, oh man, oh God, oh man.

...Oh God...
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Suikama on February 14, 2012, 04:46:04 PM: time for otaku level MAX (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9jxZkDx-7g&feature=g-u-u&context=G2ea869eFUAAAAAAAAAA)
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Iryan on February 14, 2012, 05:08:56 PM: Quote from: Suikama on February 14, 2012, 04:46:04 PM
time for otaku level MAX (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9jxZkDx-7g&feature=g-u-u&context=G2ea869eFUAAAAAAAAAA)
2:38 best waifu
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: gammaraptor on February 14, 2012, 05:17:42 PM: Quote from: Suikama on February 14, 2012, 04:46:04 PM
time for otaku level MAX (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9jxZkDx-7g&feature=g-u-u&context=G2ea869eFUAAAAAAAAAA)

Oh man bahhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaa
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: AJS on February 14, 2012, 08:25:43 PM: Quote from: Desu_Cake on February 10, 2012, 03:19:48 PM
*Otaku Quiz
I scored a 39. Seems about right. :V
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: TrueStar on February 14, 2012, 08:29:12 PM: I want MORE of whatever that was...

OverCoat, I wish I had seen this BEFORE the aquarium trip. :p Maybe not..I'm not sure.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Tengukami on February 14, 2012, 09:13:25 PM: Quote from: Suikama on February 14, 2012, 04:46:04 PM
time for otaku level MAX (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9jxZkDx-7g&feature=g-u-u&context=G2ea869eFUAAAAAAAAAA)

Well that put being single on Valentine's Day in perspective - I haven't reached this point yet.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Suikama on February 14, 2012, 11:59:05 PM: Quote from: Tengukami on February 14, 2012, 09:13:25 PM
Well that put being single on Valentine's Day in perspective
You can take solace in the fact that you are not alone in your lonesome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3BRj39o1q8&feature=g-u-u&context=G2ea869eFUAAAAAAAAAA)
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Aquamentis on February 15, 2012, 07:49:52 AM: 78.5% otaku pure (21.5% otaku corrupt)
This is rather funny to be honest, since it doesn't take into factor if you've ever taken breaks from anime or the like.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Nekomata-chan on February 15, 2012, 11:06:20 PM: I'm 51% otaku pure, 49% otaku corrupt.
Am I messed up?

To answer my own question: Hell ~~yeah~~ no!!
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Avan Nozomi on February 23, 2012, 04:44:32 AM: Old quiz, but I got 30% Otaku. Sounds about right, but I thought I'd be higher up on the scale.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: HyperGumba on March 14, 2012, 09:17:49 PM: Quote from: Test results
Your otaku Purity Test Results

You answered "yes" to 87 of 200 questions, making you 56.5% otaku pure (43.5% otaku corrupt).
Your Weirdness Factor (AKA Uniqueness Factor) is 21%, based on a comparison of your test results with 91823 other submissions for this test.

I... am not too suprised. I am a poor person however, and can't afford several things, which I would buy if I had the finances for that...

... But really. I am much, much weirder than 21%. At least when I compare myself to my environment... :ohdear:
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Ghaleon on March 14, 2012, 10:25:25 PM: I'm 91% pure, and I was answering yes to technical nos too. (Like "do you name yourself online after an anime character". I said yes, even though Ghaleon isn't in any animes I know, Lunar has anime-style art, so I said yes...I also said yes to others that would be yes for Touhou, even though it's not technically anime >=P).

The test however, I think gives favoritism towards people strictly into anime. I think it's possible to be slightly "otaku" without necessarily being an anime nut by being big into anime-based videogames like myself, or for those people who are heavy into manga...Honestly have no clue if there are manga fans that don't like anime though.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Zil on March 14, 2012, 10:39:54 PM: I'd much rather read manga than watch anime, myself. Especially in certain dialogue/comedy driven genres manga is much better in my opinion.

And I was thinking the name Ghaleon was from Lunar Legend. Been ages since I played it. :derp:
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Ghaleon on March 14, 2012, 11:13:44 PM: I haven't actually played lunar legends yet since I don't own a PSP. But I've heard bad things about every lunar game that is newer than eternal blue. But yeah, same Ghaleon. Not anime, videogame, but...it's pretty much anime-inspired so I said yes.
Title: Re: The Otaku Scale. How Otaku are you?
Post by: Zil on March 15, 2012, 01:27:20 AM: The one I played was for GBA, not PSP. I don't know anything about the series other than that one game though, so maybe the PSP version is a remake.

Anyway, I think I'm going off topic here.