Otaku (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, Otaku is a documentary film directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix, running about 168 minutes. “A look at the obsessive urban male Japanese society.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary that explores the life styles of various otakus in Japan. Various interviews are given to selected otakus who express how interesting it is to be an otaku as oppose to not being one at all. Along with various shots of various Japanese city landscapes and the inside of an average otaku home from rooms filled with videos, models, and the latest in technology.
Who’s in it. Otaku stars Sion Sono as Himself, Kyoko Nakamura as Herself, Kato Noriko as Herself and Miri Uchida as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Otaku has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Otaku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otaku tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otaku (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Otaku change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Otaku worth watching?
- Otaku holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Otaku?
- Otaku stars Sion Sono, Kyoko Nakamura, Kato Noriko, Miri Uchida and Akio Nakamori.
- When was Otaku released?
- Otaku was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.