Genshiken

Also known as げんしけん · The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture

Year:: 2004
Status:: Completed
Episodes:: 12
Format:: TV series
Season:: Fall 2004
Studio:: Palm Studio
Source:: Manga
Episode length:: 25 min
Genres:: Comedy, Slice of Life
AniList score:: 7.4/10

Synopsis

Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. When he first visited Genshiken, short for "Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai" (Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture), his groundless pride was destroyed by the plotting of Madarame, a sophomore student in Genshiken, but he still couldn't admit that he is an otaku. However, as he participates in society activities such as visiting dojin (private publishing) shops and anime festivals, and hangs out with other society members Kosaka (a hardcore otaku despite his extreme eccentricities and good looks), Kosaka's girlfriend Kasuga Saki (who isn't really an otaku), Ohno (a cosplayer) and the others, he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. With their help, Sasahara slowly adjusts to otaku life in Genshiken. (Source: AnimeNfo)

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Genshiken: quick answers

How many episodes does Genshiken have?

Genshiken has 12 episodes, each about 25 minutes long.

Is Genshiken finished?

Yes. Genshiken has finished airing.

Who made Genshiken?

Genshiken was animated by Palm Studio, adapted from the manga.

Is there a sequel to Genshiken?

Yes: Genshiken OVA (2006).

Genshiken seasons and related anime

Sequel:: Genshiken OVA (2006)

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