What is an otaku?

What is an otaku? From Merriam Webster:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otaku

What does 'otaku' really mean? Is it an insult or a compliment?
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/what-does-otaku-mean-in-japanese

What are the 9 types of Otaku?
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/nerds-rule-9-types-of-otaku-in-japan/

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Walking around the Yamanote Line
Part 1: https://rumble.com/v16cm8b-walking-around-the-yamanote-line-part-1.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
Part 2: https://rumble.com/v17tswd-walking-around-the-yamanote-line-part-2.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
Part 3: https://rumble.com/v17ty5j-walking-around-the-yamanote-line-part-3.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u

Am I a Weeb?
https://rumble.com/v1oa45l-am-i-a-weeb.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u

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