Akihabara Geeks (2006)

  • NR
  • 08/02/2006 (JP)
  • Documentary
  • 44m

Look into the life of Japan's obsessed...

Overview

Akihabara is a neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan known as "Electric Town" for its rows of one-meter wide discount computer and electronics stores. In more recent years, Akihabara has evolved into a full-blown Mecca for computer enthusiasts, anime and manga fans, doll or "figure" collectors, video gamers and "Otaku" of all kinds. Because Akihabara caters to interests outside of mainstream Japanese society, it captivates an entire subculture of devotees. Join us as we peruse the shops, streets and Maid Cafes to present an engrossing day in the life view of Akihabara, and focus on the unique people who are passionately plugged into this town.

Satoshi Kobayashi

Director

Kohei Nagashima

Director

Cast

Leslie Klug's headshot

Leslie Klug

Narrator
Ryūkishi07's headshot

Ryūkishi07

Self
Kaichiro Morikawa's headshot

Kaichiro Morikawa

Self
Ikki Motohara's headshot

Ikki Motohara

Self
Katsumi Ohashi's headshot

Katsumi Ohashi

Self
Yoshiaki Sato's headshot

Yoshiaki Sato

Self

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