Genshiken

Synonyms: Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai, Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Year: 2004 (10.10.2004 till 26.12.2004)

Based on a popular 4-panel comic about the Japanese otaku lifestyle, this manga follows Sasahara Kanji as he dives face first into a world of anime, manga, video games, pornographic doujinshi, and the like. Kio Shimoku pokes fun at every element of the otaku world, so sit back and enjoy the ride. This is an anime for hardcore fans, with very complicated references that will test your knowledge of all things otaku.