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NEWS: 'Matching Service' for Japanese Otaku Seeking Friends

You say this site is for those who can't socialize via small talk in real life. So you're saying that it's OK to ask everyone new you meet "Hey, do you like anime? How about Haruhi?". The whole point is that it's hard to randomly encounter people who share of the same niche interest, so much so that's awkward to bring up in conversation, particularly in any small talk.

First of all, money from clients for those who created the service.

The profile matching is free, although C.S.T. promises to add other features.

Second of all, opportunities for clients to make friends.

Third of all, win-win situation because you never know who you're going to meet, and it can prove to be quite an experience in the long run.

Then the user can see listings of personal pages of other users, rated by percentage of compatible matches ("93% Match").

fighterholic wrote:

First of all, money from clients for those who created the service.

For your first point:

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The profile matching is free, although C.S.T. promises to add other features.

This means the website will be ads supported/sponsored, which could means that the "other features" might be provided by those who supported/sponsored the website with their ads.

fighterholic wrote:

Second of all, opportunities for clients to make friends.

Not unless they have an incentive for them to leave their dens besides their obsession.

fighterholic wrote:

Third of all, win-win situation because you never know who you're going to meet, and it can prove to be quite an experience in the long run.

You'll know a pretty good deal about who you're gonna meet thanks to this website because:

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Then the user can see listings of personal pages of other users, rated by percentage of compatible matches ("93% Match").

Well that sure take away an incentive to go out and meet new people, when you can just learn about people like yourself without you being out.

*sigh* You know, I like this idea and hope for maybe an english equivalent soon... But it's rather disheartening that even other anime and manga fans are having such negative views on this whole thing.

It's just another social networking site, just with a catering to a specific culture. Is that REALLY that unpleasant?

It's merely an aid in refining the search for similar hobbied people. =/

Kyogissun wrote:

*sigh* You know, I like this idea and hope for maybe an english equivalent soon... But it's rather disheartening that even other anime and manga fans are having such negative views on this whole thing. It's just another social networking site, just with a catering to a specific culture. Is that REALLY that unpleasant? It's merely an aid in refining the search for similar hobbied people. =/

Yeah, why the negativeness? If one doesn't like it, just don't say anything at all.

Though an english version of this site would scare me.

I would be supportive of an English version. Hell I'd probably use it. Most if not all of my friends aren't into anime and manga, at least not anymore.

Though an otaku dating service would be better ...

Because ultimately, it'll only make matter worst for Japanese anime fandom.

A website with ads support and sponsorship means it's got supporters and sponsors targeting a certain audiences. So Just who will be interested at targeting a bunch of moe anime obsessed Japanese otakus, who can't make friends outside of their obsession, with an online service that will more or less keep them to themselves? Think about it.

Because ultimately, it'll only make matter worst for Japanese anime fandom.

A website with ads support and sponsorship means it's got supporters and sponsors targeting a certain audiences. So Just who will be interested at targeting a bunch of moe anime obsessed Japanese otakus, who can't make friends outside of their obsession, with an online service that will more or less keep them to themselves? Think about it.

Well it sure sucks to be the 3rd and 4th generation anime otakus, when their obsession on moe anime consumed their times, energies, resources, and ultimately themselves. In fact, that's exactly why they can't socialize in real life. Because their self-serving moe anime obsession won't help them gain real social skills, which will require them to focus on other people in real life with their times, energies, and resources, instead of fictional characters that serve to be the vocal point of their obsession.

Sounds like a great idea to me. Having such rare interests (admittedly not quite as rare in Japan) makes it hard to find people you can relate to - this might make it easier.

Remember otaku and hikikomori are two different things. Otakus are just more or less obsessed with the anime/manga culture. And this site is for them to broaden their horizons on finding more friends to connect with on the subject. I don't understand why some people find it creepy, its just makes it easier to break the ice on finding new mates on the subject.

Because ultimately, it'll only make matter worst for Japanese anime fandom.

A website with ads support and sponsorship means it's got supporters and sponsors targeting a certain audiences. So Just who will be interested at targeting a bunch of moe anime obsessed Japanese otakus, who can't make friends outside of their obsession, with an online service that will more or less keep them to themselves? Think about it.