Loosely inspired by the true story of Gainax's founding, Otaku no Video explores every facet of the otaku lifestyle. Takeshi Kubo leads an ordinary existence until he is pulled into a circle of otaku. Gradually, he adopts their mannerisms until he chooses to leave his old life behind to become the king of otaku—the otaking. The series intersperses live-action interviews with actual otaku, covering all dimensions of hardcore otaku life. It features not only anime and manga enthusiasts, but also sci-fi buffs, military hobbyists, and other communities of Japanese geeks.