| Otaku no Video | |
 DVD cover of North American release of Otaku no Video | |
| おたくのビデオ (Otaku no Bideo) | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Gainax |
| Original video animation | |
| Directed by | Takeshi Mori Shōichi Masuo (unit director) |
| Written by | Toshio Okada |
| Music by | Kohei Tanaka |
| Studio | Gainax |
| Licensed by | AnimEigo |
| Released | September 27, 1991 – December 20, 1991 |
| Episodes | 2 |
Otaku no Video (おたくのビデオ, Otaku no Bideo, lit. "Otakus' Video") is a 1991 Japanese original video animation (OVA) produced by Gainax.[1] The anime spoofs the life and culture of otaku, individuals with obsessive interests in media, particularly anime and manga, as well as the history of Gainax and its creators.[2] It is noted for its mix of conventional documentary film styles with a more traditional anime storytelling fashion. It is licensed in the United States by AnimEigo. The DAICON III and IV Opening Animations from the early 1980s are also featured in this OVA.
- ^ Schley, Matt (January 24, 2016). "Anime About Anime: A Primer". Otaku USA. Archived from the original on 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ Yadao, Jason S. (2005-04-17). "Enter the world of hard-core anime fans". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. pp. E8. Archived from the original on 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2024-06-08.