Genshiken
#7 Most Rated · Fall 2004#6 Most Popular · Fall 2004#14 Most Rated · 2004
Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming.
When he first visited Genshiken, short for "Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai" (Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture), his groundless pride was destroyed by the plotting of Madarame, a sophomore student in Genshiken, but he still couldn't admit that he is an otaku.
However, as he participates in society activities such as visiting dojin (private publishing) shops and anime festivals, and hangs out with other society members Kosaka (a hardcore otaku despite his extreme eccentricities and good looks), Kosaka's girlfriend Kasuga Saki (who isn't really an otaku), Ohno (a cosplayer) and the others, he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. With their help, Sasahara slowly adjusts to otaku life in Genshiken.
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Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming.
When he first visited Genshiken, short for "Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai" (Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture), his groundless pride was destroyed by the plotting of Madarame, a sophomore student in Genshiken, but he still couldn't admit that he is an otaku.
However, as he participates in society activities such as visiting dojin (private publishing) shops and anime festivals, and hangs out with other society members Kosaka (a hardcore otaku despite his extreme eccentricities and good looks), Kosaka's girlfriend Kasuga Saki (who isn't really an otaku), Ohno (a cosplayer) and the others, he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. With their help, Sasahara slowly adjusts to otaku life in Genshiken.
(Source: AnimeNfo)
Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming.
When he first visited Genshiken, short for "Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai" (Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture), his groundless pride was destroyed by the plotting of Madarame, a sophomore student in Genshiken, but he still couldn't admit that he is an otaku.
However, as he participates in society activities such as visiting dojin (private publishing) shops and anime festivals, and hangs out with other society members Kosaka (a hardcore otaku despite his extreme eccentricities and good looks), Kosaka's girlfriend Kasuga Saki (who isn't really an otaku), Ohno (a cosplayer) and the others, he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. With their help, Sasahara slowly adjusts to otaku life in Genshiken.
(Source: AnimeNfo)
Format
TV
Episodes
12
Episode Duration
25 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
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Status Distribution
Current
3%·1,374
Planning
53%·20,756
Paused
3%·1,056
Dropped
2%·944
Completed
39%·15,270
Score Distribution
102030405060708090100
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Tags
Otaku Culture100%School Club84%Parody80%College77%Cosplay76%Ensemble Cast75%Meta73%Heterosexual70%Primarily Adult Cast66%Seinen60%Male Protagonist60%Video Games55%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Genshiken have?
Genshiken has 12 episodes.
Is Genshiken finished?
As of now, Genshiken has finished.
When did Genshiken air?
Genshiken aired from October 10, 2004 to December 26, 2004.
What kind of show is Genshiken?
Genshiken is a TV series with episodes around 25 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Genshiken premiere?
Genshiken premiered in Fall 2004.