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Female Otaku Admit Little Stress
Date: 12/12/2005
Intage and Yahoo Research Monitor recently conducted a survey of females. The investigation was conducted among 598 women in their 20's-40's. The actual breakdown was: women in the 20's: 29.4%, 30's: 33.8%, 40's: 36.8%. The investigation was held November 29th - December 2nd. 87.0% of answers admitted "It is likely to be enthusiastic now (Fit in)", In the object field (two or more answers), "Internet" was the answer of 22.7%, "Fashion" was the answer of 39.5%, "Travel" 22.4%. and "Movie" 21.6%. 13.0% said they were enthusiastic about nothing. Hobbies among those who revealed their otaku status included: Manga And Anime: 32.6%, Pet: 26.1%, Entertainer: 26.7%. 36.5% said "Life Today Is Happy". 54.9% said they had little or no stress in their lives.
Source: Anime News Service