There are also those that approach the subject of otaku in an imaginative, yet decidedly tongue-in-cheek manner. These days the number of titles that have some involvement with the genre is on the rise, and while some take a decidedly rose-tinted view of the subject, there are others (NHK ni Youkoso!, Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu (no, seriously), ChäoS HEAd, etc), that allow glimpses into the darker side of otaku life. and anime that have utilised the theme in some manner, from the romanticised look at otaku life that is Genshiken, to the insane classical stylings of Nodame Cantabile's heroine, Noda Megumi. Since that time there have been numerous manga In 2001 the PC and Dreamcast game Comic Party was adapted and released as an anime, and with it came the birth of a totally new genre - the otaku comedy.

Less than a decade ago being called a geek, nerd or otaku was considered an insult, and while those terms have maintained their derogatory status to a degree (especially in Japan), the steady march of technology has dictated the rise of the 'Beta Male', and nowhere is this more apparent than in the entertainment industries. It's funny how trends, tastes, and even perceptions can change over time. Keima discovers that the only way to capture these spirits is to conquer what he hates the most: the unpredictable hearts of three-dimensional girls! Shackled to Elsie via a deadly collar, Keima now has his title of 'God of Conquest' put to the ultimate test as he is forced to navigate through the hearts of a multitude of real-life girls. When he arrogantly accepts an anonymous offer to prove his supremacy at dating sim games, Keima is misled into aiding a naive and impish demon from hell named Elucia 'Elsie' de Lute Ima with her mission: retrieving runaway evil spirits who have escaped from hell and scattered themselves throughout the human world.

In reality, he opts for the two-dimensional world of gaming over real life because he is an unhealthily obsessed otaku of galge games (a type of Japanese video game centered on interactions with attractive girls). Keima Katsuragi, known online as the legendary 'God of Conquest,' can conquer any girl's heart-in dating sim games, at least.

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