Otaku no Video 1982 (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1991, Otaku no Video 1982 is an animation film directed by Shoichi Masuo, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Part 1 of a 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 1982 stars Yuri Amano as Yuri Satô, Toshiharu Sakurai as Tanaka and Koji Tsujitani as Kubo.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Otaku no Video 1982 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Otaku no Video 1982 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otaku no Video 1982 tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otaku no Video 1982 (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Otaku no Video 1982 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Otaku no Video 1982 worth watching?
- Otaku no Video 1982 holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Otaku no Video 1982?
- Otaku no Video 1982 stars Yuri Amano, Toshiharu Sakurai and Koji Tsujitani.
- When was Otaku no Video 1982 released?
- Otaku no Video 1982 was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.