Otaku Marries Video Game

[Metalheadz]

This doesn't really have to do with video game discussion, but since it fits in this topic I guess it works. It may also make a good discussion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsikPswAYUM

((Please forget about the race issue I brought up in this earlier thread. It's not my main concern and neither is it necessary for discussion.))

I also feel sorry for this kid because he married his own video game, how sad is that??

[Josiah]

There's been a few people in Japan over the years who have "married" game, anime, and/or manga characters. I'm pretty certain that none of said marriages are legal. And yes, the whole idea of marrying a fiction character is pretty dumd.

That said, a handful of crazy fanboys don't give a bad name to Japanese or Asian people in general. No one says all Japanese boys are losers because of a couple of crazy otaku without any social lives. Just like no one says all American boys are losers because some guy changed his name to Obi Wan Kanobi. Once again, you're blowing things way out of proportion.

[Metalheadz]

There's been a few people in Japan over the years who have "married" game, anime, and/or manga characters. I'm pretty certain that none of said marriages are legal. And yes, the whole idea of marrying a fiction character is pretty dumd.

Whoa really? When I checked the video and the news article, it says it was a first time marriage in history. I'd like some sources from your reasoning.

[Silver]

First of all, I'm going to change the title of this thread. It's not a "Man x Otaku" marriage... It's a man who is an otaku marrying a 2-d girl. There's nothing wrong with a man marrying an otaku. Because if there was, well, Colly and I would be in trouble, wouldn't we?

Speaking of, I heard about this from Colly. We've both played Love plus before this happened. I-I mean, she played Love Plus, and I... definitely didn't, because I'm not into that kind of thing, and I definitely am not dating Nene or anything, because she's married and that would just be wrong!

Er... the point is, she apparently saw some source indicating that this was an official marriage, that there was documentation for it and everything. It's not just one of those "Nene is mai waifu" things, dude actually married Nene. I recall there being a petition to legalize 2-d marriage going around a while back; I... also recall signing it, just because I thought it was funny. I can't say I expected this, but hey, if this guy wants to marry a video game character, that's his choice.

However, this doesn't mean that all Asians everywhere are pathetic like that (it seems that quite a lot are, based on 2ch, but...) and I really don't think you have to worry about Stereotyping, WS. In fact, this just furthers my annoyance with your total pre-occupation with stereotypes, and with the fact that you're "part Japanese"... Seriously, dude? No one cares about your race, stop using it in your arguments. Josiah's right, this isn't going to say anything about the Japanese population in general. This is one person that married a 2-d girl. If anything, it's going to make Japanese Otakus look worse than they already do - it says nothing about Japan in general.

[Metalheadz]

Silver... I could seriously care less about your relationship with Colly, so why did you bother bringing that subject up? >_<

But anyway, according to the news article, this has been the very first legal relationship between a man and a fictional character, neither have they mentioned his ever happening. Think it's kinda stupid, eh? They would probably have broadcasted a million more of these if they actually happen, in fact, none of my video gamer friends know nothing about fails like this. Love between races (black, white, Asian, etc.) are good, but love between something living and non-living? That's almost no love at all. Simply because the fictional character might have many other soul mates across the world.

If this happened all the time, they wouldn't broadcast it on the news. I'd appreciate it if you showed me more of these man/non-living relationships throughout the media, because I'd say this is the first person who ever lost his mind.

Oh yeah, and forget about the race issue, it's off-topic. I only mentioned that due to all the hate comments on the website I found it off of and Youtube.

[Josiah]

Silver mentioned Colly to point out the problem with the original title of your thread. "Man x Otaku marriage" would mean that a man married and otaku. Seeing as otaku is slang for anyone who is a big fan something or other (most often anime, manga, and/or games), that means all otaku are human. Basically, it's like saying "man marries geek" or "man marries baseball fan", there's nothing wrong or even very unusual about that.

If this "marriage" is actually legal, then yes, it would be the first. Though I find it hard to believe that the Japanese government would legalize it. Can someone post a link to a reputable source verifying that this was a legal marriage? What I was saying was, if it's not legal, it's not the first time some Japanese guy has tried to marry a fictional character. I've read at least a few news snippets in the past about Japanese guys trying to marry their favorite manga or anime character.

As for youtube comments, 99% are made by idiot trolls with no lives and should generally be ignored regardless of the video.

Oh, for the record, I agree that "marrying" a fictional character is stupid. But not, like you say, because other people around the world might love that character as well. Following your logic, movie stars shouldn't get married because some of their fans might love them. The problem with marrying a fictional character is that said character doesn't exist. They can't really talk to you, touch you, or reciprocate your love in any way.

[SuzuTitor]

Randomly posting in here because Silver mentioned it!

So first off, stop being offended about this. As an Asian as well, all I had to do is laugh about this. I laugh at most of the weird things that Japan does.
I've played Love Plus for months (pretty much a month after its release), and got addicted to it as well. That's how Silver is playing too (don't deny it). That's also how both of us heard about this a week before the marriage.

Also, you really aren't familiar with the otaku, are you? And I mean THE otaku (not the American definition of otaku). Browse around 2ch a bit and learn more. Even the 4chan board /jp/ contain people that are very much like the Japanese otaku (Ew, get that 3D pig-disgusting girl off of this board). Otaku themselves aren't thought of so high in Japan. In fact, Japan treats them as a minority.

And also, because it so related to this topic.
WARNING, CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT:
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2009/10/3 ... n-divorce/
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2009/12/0 ... love-plus/

[Metalheadz]

So first off, stop being offended about this. As an Asian as well, all I had to do is laugh about this. I laugh at most of the weird things that Japan does.
I've played Love Plus for months (pretty much a month after its release), and got addicted to it as well. That's how Silver is playing too (don't deny it). That's also how both of us heard about this a week before the marriage.

I'm not offended by this at all. I was only dissapointed about the hate comments, and especially why some nerd married a virtual character. And 2, I'm not insulting your boyfriend, either. 3, if you'd rather insult me over some silly Japanese Otaku instead of discussing this issue, please don't post at all.

Anyways, those articles you've showed me already said they've divorced. So I guess it's not as big a problem as it should be, but I still feel sorry for this man... I only wonder how he'll live with all the humiliation.

[SuzuTitor]

...different people in both articles...

And I'm sorry, it's just that most of the times when I lurk here, I see you offended by some things marking them as "racist".
And if you notice, I was so still on the same topic. It's called "backup". When you're debating, you have to have it you know.

[Josiah]

Sheesh WS, she wasn't insulting you. You take offense way to easily. Even if you weren't offended, like you say, you sure acted like it.

Also, to agree with Colly, the American use of otaku and the Japanese use of otaku aren't really the same. In Japanese, an otaku is someone who is extremely into their hobby. Anime, manga, and game otaku may be the most common but there's music otaku, train otaku, and tons of others. In addition, otaku tends to have a negative connotation to it in Japanese, much like geek or nerd does in English.

[Metalheadz]

I wouldn't call myself an Otaku, but I do like certain Anime and video games, but I'm no addict.

Oh yeah, the only reason I say she was is because I get annoyed that you guys ALWAYS have to single out on me. And Josiah, to be honest, you've never taken my side in any arguments or discussions.

[SuzuTitor]

Maybe if you actually learned how to debate, you'd get some people to side with you.
Do some research, then use what you researched to back yourself up instead of just using assumptions or opinions. That's how a debate should work.
Plus, well... everyone's entitled to their own opinion. Not everyone's going to match yours, but you may find someone who does.

Now, back on topic... Thanks to this, Love Plus popularity has boosted on some sites... not the way I wished though.

[Metalheadz]

Not everyone's going to match yours, but you may find someone who does.

Yeah, that's not really common in this forum since everybody is a gamer/anime fan. Not to be offensive or anything, but I don't like the fact most of the time Josiah and Silver take Japanese crap too seriously.

But before this goes out of hand. I've never played Love Plus before, neither do I plan to. It's not really worth playing since I've had real life girlfriends and it seems awkward having a virtual relationship.

[SuzuTitor]

But like people on other gaming boards, many people have many different opinions, so that point doesn't work.

I find it really hilarious that you accuse Josiah and Silver to take "Japanese things" to seriously. From what I know (and from what I lurked) all they do is see some incorrect statement and try their best to correct it.

But before this goes out of hand. I've never played Love Plus before, neither do I plan to.

I obviously know you haven't played it. In fact, my friends that import a lot have never even heard about Love Plus until this whole marriage thing.

It's not really worth playing since I've had real life girlfriends and it seems awkward having a virtual relationship.

You call that awkward? First off, I play it. Second, I'm in a relationship with Silver, and BOTH of us are playing it. In fact, he's got two files for two different girls. Both of us know not to take this seriously, so there's noting wrong.

Love Plus is just fun, and majority of the time we play it, it's for CG collecting, like what people do for most VNs (except VNs have more story).

[Metalheadz]

I find it really hilarious that you accuse Josiah and Silver to take "Japanese things" to seriously. From what I know (and from what I lurked) all they do is see some incorrect statement and try their best to correct it.

Josiah and Silver are Otakus, I'm not. From my point of view (not to be taken personally), it seems as though they'd do anything to defend Anime and video games as if it were their pride and joy. It's only entertainment for me.

Love Plus? Well, that and the fact that Love Plus is Japanese only. lol, in fact, I never seen it on the Gamestop shelves.