Whether it be Cosplay Rockabilly HipHop or Gothic: when the Japanese immerse a subculture
they do it like no other.For the Otaku their passion is their life and it pervades every
aspect. From cosplayers and colorful anime-covered vehicles to hotrodders and leather-clad
rockabillies: subcultures in Japan are as varied as they are fascinating.Delving into this
world of passions The Obsessed reveals the all-consuming approach that many people take to
their hobbies and lifestyle choices. With dazzling photography and background information this
book showcases a panoply of scenes and people that make up Japan's many countercultural groups.
