A type of people called Weaboo

What is weaboo? Maybe some people already know or recognize the meaning of weaboo in general. but do you know weaboo overall? So, in this article i will explain you all about weaboo.

Weaboo is a negative term directed to anyone overly obsessed with Japanese culture to the point where they become annoying. Used frequently on the image boards of 4chan. Most weaboos are uneducated about their obsession of choice and are often noobs who are overly zealous, trying to impress others with their otaku knowledge. Another trait of a weaboo is their desire to "be Japanese". 

Weaboo is also called Wapanese. Wapanese is someone who tends to behave as if they live in Japan, even though they are not citizens of Japan and did not live in Japan; they wish they were born and live in Japan. The phrase weaboo or wapanese have something in common which expression is addressed to those who are obsessed with Japanese culture, not just limited to anime, manga or game; but more to the culture or what they consider 'very Japanese' or something that makes them as if they were in Japan, despite the fact they are not in Japan. Weaboo or wapanese considered 'retarded' or underdeveloped because they have scant regard for the culture of the nation and his own country (for the already severe level).

This is an example of a weaboo which is has so many Anime things such as action figures, Costumes, Posters, a Hug pillow with a picture of anime character (Called dakimakura), and many more.

Here are the characteristics of weaboo or wapanese that will be explained by me according to my experience and knowledges:

1. Change their name

Tends to change their name (either a nickname or name on social networking sites, forums, and so on) with the names of the nuances of Japan (usually the name of his favorite character), or if necessary complete with kanji / hiragana / katakananya; This name change was not only partially but overall. For example, suppose that the original name as ID is Mentari Indah, commonly called Ai, She was obsessed with anime / manga, then she changed her name to Ai Sora. Unless the name Aoi Sora, or Mentari 'Sora' Indah, at least she still include the name given by her parents. This name change they tend to be quite disturbing (especially in social networking sites like facebook) because it tends to make it difficult for other people to look for it but friends of the interest that was often with her, especially if her name is often fickle. The use of particle-chan, -kun, san, and so can be tolerated.

2. Japanese Profile Photo

Profile Photo, especially in social networking sites like facebook typically uses characters anime / manga, actor / actress Japanese, or Japanese who again cosplay, almost no original photos. If using the original photo, edited usually let me feel the nuances of the Japanese. For example, The profile photo is decorated with Japanese writing or part of the acne covered with cherry blossoms.

3. Frequently attend to Japanese culture event

Frequently attend to Japanese culture event and do cosplay (costume playing), and the costumes worn are usually associated with Japanese culture, for example the Ladies use yukata, kimono, gothic lolita, seifuku (school uniforms for Ladies), and so forth; for the Guys usually cosplay wear clothing like that worn by the personel of Japanese bands. Generally, they also participate colored hair; but also many anime characters, manga, game, or an actress / actor Japanese black hair that doesn’t need to be repainted.

4. Very obsessed to learn japanese language

Very obsessed to learn Japanese language, wished they could have stayed in Japan and is fluent in Japanese with people there. Please be aware that learning Japanese is not as easy as imagined. Even the Japanese themselves still ambiguous (because there are some Japanese vocabulary the same pronunciation but different kanji and meaning), and many Japanese people are less able to read kanji.

5. The different between Otaku And Weaboo

Weaboo or wapanese often identified with anime, manga or game; but less so in fact that statement is true, given the intensity of watching anime, reading manga, and gaming (games of Japan as Final Fantasy series or Persona series) they are more synonymous with Japanese culture, both traditional and contemporary culture. They are synonymous with anime, manga or games tend to be more appropriately called otaku, hikikomori (for who rarely leave the house), even nijikon (obsessed with anime / manga / game characters). While weaboo / wapanese generally more synonymous with J-music, drama, tokusatsu, Japanese action movies, and Japanese culture in general as Bunkasai, bon odori, matsuri, etc.

6. Hoping to be paired with Japanese male/female

Last of all, They hoping to be paired with Japanese male/female (or the appearance typical oriental, should not be limited to Japan alone but Korea, China, and also Taiwan) they think are handsome, cool, and stylish.

Work Citation

- Weaboo. (n.d.). Retrieved May 22, 2016, from http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=weaboo

- Dakimakura. (n.d.). Retrieved May 22, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakimakura

This is a video that will give you more explanation about weaboo : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFQQALduhzA