Factors and Structure of Otaku Power

Abstract

In recent years, DX (Digital Transformation) has been advancing rapidly, such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), VR (Virtual Reality), and IoT (Internet of Things). In such a modern society, there is a need for otaku people who are noted for "creating new value through creative expression" and "actively sending information to the community." This study focused on the "otaku power" possessed by such otaku people and examined the factors and structure of otaku power in academic situations. It was conducted that a questionnaire survey of students at two universities in the Tokyo metropolitan area. As a result, more respondents had a higher degree of otaku than a lower. There were more respondents with low otaku power than those with high. Regarding the use of otaku power in academic studies, respondents were more likely to answer questions about "ability to concentrate" and "knowledge gained from hobbies."