Fans performing wotagei in Akihabara, Tokyo Wotagei ( ヲタ芸 ), besides known as otagei ( オタ芸 ), refers to a type of dancing and cheering gestures performed by wota, fans of japanese paragon singers ( and therefore seen as Akiba-kei ), involving startle, clapping, arm-waving and chant slogans. Wotagei is performed at concerts, or at events such as anime and manga conventions and meetings of idol fan groups, and it is thought to have developed from the ōendan, organised cheering squads coarse at sporting events in Japan. Wotagei is particularly associated with fans of Hello ! project and AKB48 idols, ampere well as fans of zanzibar copal and game part actresses ( seiyuu ), who much perform theme songs for the series in which they appear .

Chants [edit ]

There are specific actions associated with “ wotagei ”, such as physical poses and chants ( abuse or shout ) .

Cheers [edit ]

The “ Call ” is normally used shout or yell

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  • “urya” and “oi”

Mixing [edit ]

The most normally used tone is known as the blend, which follows a fructify rhythm and is typically shouted during the insertion and implemental breaks of an idol ‘s song. however, it is broadly considered improper to use it during a slowly or aroused song. The mix is cosmopolitan and is not associated with a specific paragon group. It consists of three main variations : the Standard Mix, the japanese Mix, and the Ainu Mix. Some idols besides have their own specific versions of the Mix singular to them .

  • Standard Mix

The Standard Mix is the most normally practice mix of the three, and is besides known as the First Mix as it is typically heard during the insertion of the song. In English, it follows the arrange below.
” Tiger, Fire, Cyber, Fiber, Diver, Viber, Jyaa jyaa ! ! ”
” タイガー、ファイヤー、サイバー、ファイバー、ダイバー、バイバー、ジャージャー ” ( “Taigā, Faiyā, Saibā, Faibā, Daibā, Baibā, Jā jā!!” ) This mix is used by AKB48 fans.

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  • Japanese Mix

The japanese Mix is the translate Standard Mix, and is typically heard at the conclusion of the first instrumental interrupt, leading into the moment verse of the song. ascribable to this, the japanese Mix is sometimes referred to as the Second Mix.
” 虎、火、人造、繊維、海女、振動、化繊飛除去 ”
” トラ、ヒ、ジンゾウ、センイ、アマ、シンドウ、カセントビョキョ ” ( “ Tora, Hi, Jinzō, Sen’i, Ama, Shindou, Kasentobijokyo!! “ )
Oftentimes, “ Kasentobijokyo “ is abbreviated to “ Kasen. ” This is besides used by AKB48 fans a well.

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  • Ainu Mix

The Ainu Mix is another translate interpretation of the mix. It is besides known as the Third Mix, but is alone use when there is a third implemental in the birdcall. [ 1 ]
” チャペ、アペ、カラ、キナ、ララ、トゥスケ、ミョーホントゥスケ ” ( “ Chape, Ape, Kara, Kina, Rara, Tusuke, Myōhontusuke!! “ )

performance [edit ]

Wotagei is performed with a gleam adhere. here are some common dances in wotagei :

  • Tiger
  • Romance
  • Kecak
  • Thunder Snake

References [edit ]