the other thing about the denpa sphere as a distinct subculture is the way themes of otakudom permeate and enhance one another. like you're missing something if listen back to kearesu without also having honda toru tickle you in the back of your mind at least a little bit

hiroki azuma was a more straightforward citation but in a way that is far too straightforward and outdated. he doesn't capture the spirit of otaku in the form of his work and therefore misrepresents them, its not an accident that familiarity does not breed persistent inspiration