Preface
Chapter 1 The Birth of the American Otaku
Levi discusses the rise of anime and manga in Japan, and later in America, and investigates a little the effect of the change in continent on the product itself.
Chapter 2 Disney in a Kimono
Levi discusses the reasons for the popularity of anime and manga and how those reasons differ between Japan and America.
Chapter 3 Other Gods, Other Demons
Levi takes a look at the mythologies and religions alluded to by anime and manga.
Chapter 4 Other Heroes, Other Villains
Levi discusses the different qualities of value in anime and manga heroes and villains compared the what Americans expect.
Chapter 5 Androids, Cyborgs, and Other Mecha
Levi discusses the frequent appearance of mechanical characters in anime and manga.
Chapter 6 Death and Other Bad Stuff
Levi talks about the surprising use of death in anime and manga and how that is viewed and treated differently in Japan than in America.
Chapter 7 Outrageous Women
Levi examines the strong female characters that pervade anime and manga.
Chapter 8 Coming Full Circle
Levi talks about the influence of anime and manga on American pop culture and vice versa.
Appendix A How to Become an Otaku
Appendix B Recommended Readings
Appendix C A Glossary of Anime Terms
Index