The pages of the survival guides are filled with characters who will help the reader along their way.

Teri is a bit of a cynic who thinks she knows everything about the otaku world. Still, when it comes to fangirling, she can be just as bad as Misty.

Misty loves yaoi. Being a fangirl is an essential part of her personality and she takes any and all chances to enjoy being an otaku.

Adam ws introduced to anime through video games and his friendship with Tyler at their school's gaming club.

Tyler likes to think he is a "cool" otaku, buying his clothes at Hot Topic and kicking ass at DDR at the local arcade.