Thread: Genshiken

I'm not exactly sure how Genshiken flies overseas... ^^; There's so much about it that ties into the Japanese fandom exclusively (how many Americans collect doujinshi, go to comic market, can buy capsule toys out of machines, go to maid cafes, ride trains, have school festivals, hang out in Akihabara, or know the theme songs to obscure 70s shoujo series?), not to mention the whole idea of being otaku as a gigantic social stigma...

I suppose that just getting half of the references makes the show alright... but I can't seem to wrap my head around anyone thinking it's hilariously funny unless they've actually been a part of the Japanese fandom.

The 2nd season is apparently trying to change that. They're introducing an American girl to the group. Maybe that will address my main complaints about Genshiken as an import :P

Right now, watching Genshiken and getting (or just pretending) to get the jokes is more of an otaku street-cred issue than it is one of actual entertainment. If you can watch Genshiken and actually understand most of it: you're a dork-king. Cultural notes every 5 seconds to explain jokes isn't exactly my idea of an accessable or enjoyable comedy.

Apparently they're introducing two BL fanservice characters this season too. Some actual boys to rub up against each other and send the girls into hysteric fits of squirmy giggles.

Well, I don't think it's overseas but I love the jokes and everything. But thanks for your comment xD

Originally Posted by Blackbird

Well, I don't think it's overseas

?_? I live in Japan. It's a bunch of islands. Everything is "overseas".

Originally Posted by tsurara

I'm not exactly sure how Genshiken flies overseas... ^^; There's so much about it that ties into the Japanese fandom exclusively (how many Americans collect doujinshi, go to comic market, can buy capsule toys out of machines, go to maid cafes, ride trains, have school festivals, hang out in Akihabara, or know the theme songs to obscure 70s shoujo series?), not to mention the whole idea of being otaku as a gigantic social stigma...

I loved the first season of Genshiken. I can't wait for it to come out here in the states. I can relate to the show, even if we dont have the awsome public transportation system or the doujinshi, we do have the capsule machines, we have a comicon here near where i live, geez i wish we had a maid cafe here. I build Gundam figs among other models and collect anime figures. I also have friends that fit into the roles of all the charaters in Genshiken so its rather funny to me...I should be afraid that i have friends that fit into those roles dont I?

Originally Posted by tsurara

?_? I live in Japan. It's a bunch of islands. Everything is "overseas".

Well, I'm wasn't that sure you live in Japan. Where in Japan ? Well, I'm maybe moving there soon. Which one its a greatest place to move?

Grumble Grumble Grumble

Originally Posted by Jepray

I loved the first season of Genshiken. I can't wait for it to come out here in the states. I can relate to the show, even if we dont have the awsome public transportation system or the doujinshi, we do have the capsule machines, we have a comicon here near where i live, geez i wish we had a maid cafe here. I build Gundam figs among other models and collect anime figures. I also have friends that fit into the roles of all the charaters in Genshiken so its rather funny to me...I should be afraid that i have friends that fit into those roles dont I?

Actually, the first season of 'Genshiken' has had a US/Canada/Region 1 release for quite some time now... (I should know, as I have a filled Art box sitting on my shelf for quite some time now...) The short OVA series has been licensed, but it has not been announced if they will be released by them selves, or included as a part of the 'Kujibiki Unbalance' TV series...

Genshiken Economy DVD Set (Hyb)
Genshiken DVD Premium Collection (Hyb)

Originally Posted by LenMiyata

Grumble Grumble Grumble

Actually, the first season of 'Genshiken' has had a US/Canada/Region 1 release for quite some time now... (I should know, as I have a filled Art box sitting on my shelf for quite some time now...) The short OVA series has been licensed, but it has not been announced if they will be released by them selves, or included as a part of the 'Kujibiki Unbalance' TV series...

Genshiken Economy DVD Set (Hyb)
Genshiken DVD Premium Collection (Hyb)

realy now,hhhmmm i did not think its has been out quite as long well i will have to look into getting me the box set and stop barrowing my friends lol i shall do some internet surfing