Otaku no Video (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1991, Otaku no Video is a comedy, drama and animation film directed by Shoichi Masuo, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A hilarious mockumentary featuring an animated tale of an average person who slowly becomes an otaku (obsessive fanatic) and eventually becomes the "Otaking"! Between story segments, live action interviews with fictional die-hard otakus take place.
Who’s in it. Otaku no Video stars Koji Tsujitani as Ken Kubo (voice), Toshiharu Sakurai as Sueo Tanaka (voice), Yuko Kobayashi as Misuzu Fukuhara (voice) and Shigeru Nakahara as Hino (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Otaku no Video has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Retrocrush, Eternal Family and RetroCrush Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Otaku no Video page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otaku no Video tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otaku no Video (1991)?
- In US, Otaku no Video is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Retrocrush and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Otaku no Video worth watching?
- Otaku no Video holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Otaku no Video?
- Otaku no Video stars Koji Tsujitani, Toshiharu Sakurai, Yuko Kobayashi, Shigeru Nakahara and Yuri Amano.
- When was Otaku no Video released?
- Otaku no Video was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.