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Akihabara Geeks

Akihabara Geeks

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 2, 2006

Runtime

0h 44m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

52%

Original Title

Akihabara Geeks

Production Companies

NHK Enterprises

Director

Kohei Nagashima

Description

Akihabara is a neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan known as "Electric Town" for its rows of one-meter wide discount computer and electronics stores. In more recent years, Akihabara has evolved into a full-blown Mecca for computer enthusiasts, anime and manga fans, doll or "figure" collectors, video gamers and "Otaku" of all kinds. Because Akihabara caters to interests outside of mainstream Japanese society, it captivates an entire subculture of devotees. Join us as we peruse the shops, streets and Maid Cafes to present an engrossing day in the life view of Akihabara, and focus on the unique people who are passionately plugged into this town.