What is the otaku dance?
Anyone who has ever attended a high-school or college sports game in Japan or Korea has seen the choreographed group cheers that they do. Visiting a J-pop idol’s concert is quite a similar experience because of the ‘wotagei’ cheer dances that are done by otaku concert goers. …
What is an idol otaku?
Idol otaku / Wota or aidoru-ota An idol otaku almost always refers to a male otaku obsessed with female idols. A wota indulges his interest by buying the CDs, posters, art books, trading cards and other merch from their favorite group. They also enjoy going to live shows and buying tickets for the meet-and-greets.
How do you get to wotagei?
Because of the difficulty of this move it was once classed as somewhat of a mythical wotagei move. Extend your right arm out to your side, followed by your left. Rotate your hands inwards once then swing both arms around in a circular motion two times stopping mid air, diagonally to your left.
What is glow stick dancing called?
Wotagei
Wotagei is an abbreviation of “Wotaku no gei” which means “The art of Otaku,” and it is where they use glow sticks known as cyalume (or “psyllium”) and perform an intense dance.
How many types of otaku are there?
The 12 Types of Japanese Otaku.
Can J pop idols date?
It’s widely known in Japan that idol singers are often contractually prohibited from engaging in romantic relationships.
Why do Japanese concerts have glowsticks?
These multi-color changing concert lights, called penlights in Japan, are used during concerts, live events, and dances to express enthusiasm and joy by the audience! We also make chemical glow sticks that shine extra bright!
What is Glowsticking?
Glowsticking is a form of dance where the performer uses glow sticks, or LED sticks to enhance their performance. Think of fire eating, ribbon dancing or poi but with glow sticks. There are two different types of glowsticking, stringed or non-stringed.