English

Noun

otakukin ‎(plural otakukin)

1. (Internet) A person who claims or believes that their soul is a reincarnation or parallel incarnation of a fictional character (especially, from anime, manga, or video games)
   • 2006, "Cypher", “Considering Snuhwolf”, in alt.horror.werewolves, Usenet:

     The definition of entertainingly nutty would be otakukin.

   • 2007, "Juan Valdez", “Ping Juan Valdez”, in alt.recovery.aa, Usenet:

     I pointed out that you telling me that Otakukin are insane made as much sense as belief in God. Both are things taken on faith, you see?

See also

• otherkin
• star seed