Why are otaku characters usually unemployed in anime and manga? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! Within this media, it's common to see characters who like anime or videogames without jobs. This is because in Japan, people who like these things are usually seen as shut-ins or hermits. They're often shown to be living off of family or friends, and they usually don't do anything; including chores or outdoor activities. There are some otaku characters that do have jobs, but they usually don't. This is a stereotype that made it all the way to America, since real life otakus are often portrayed like this too. But if anime has gotten more popular, why is this still a stereotype? Well, many people who say they like anime, manga, or videogames are either casual fans, or only say they like them to look cool. They don't actually see themselves as a fan, so they don't care about the stereotype. Others who are real anime fans see this and say "I'm not like that, so I think it's funny". Because of this, even though there are a lot of anime fans who aren't like this, no one really cares enough to change this common character trope. The unemployed otaku has become such a common thing to see in Japanese media that no one cares about it anymore, and it isn't seen as hurtful or disrespectful like it originally was. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!