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Episodes

#1Study of the Modern Visually Oriented CultureAn introduction episode explaining how Kohsaka, Kasukabe and Sasahara got involved with Genshiken; after some uncertainty, Sasahara decides to fully participate in the club.2004-10-10 · 25m

#2Comparative Classification of the Modern Youth through Consumption and EntertainmentGenshiken takes Sasahara to Akihabara for dōjinshi shopping while Kohsaka and Kasukabe go to Harajuku for clothes; Kasukabe discovers Kohsaka's hentai collection and gets an introduction on the subject from the others.2004-10-17 · 25m

#3Problems and Merits of Local Culture PromotionGenshiken goes on a club trip to Comifes, a large comic convention; Madarame seriously injures his hand, but pretends to be fine in the name of fandom until the pain becomes too great to bear.2004-10-24 · 25m

#4The Sublimating Effects of the Dissimulation Brought on Through Makeup and Costume on Mental ObstaclesOhno is introduced as she joins Genshiken, while Genshiken takes part in a university club fair and Kasukabe's ex-boyfriend pays her a visit.2004-10-31 · 25m

#5Limits of Rejection and Reception as Observed in Autonomous BehaviourDue to Genshiken's lack of "activities" as defined by the school, the club is threatened with closure; salvation comes from an unlikely source as Kasukabe intervenes personally.2004-11-07 · 25m

#6Theory of the Individual Outside the Boundaries of the SubcultureKasukabe tries to make herself more appealing to Kohsaka by taking an interest in his hobbies by trying to learn how to play Puyo Pop Fever. Sasahara's sister Keiko also makes an appearance and calls on her brother for…2004-11-14 · 25m

#7Aspects of Behavioral Selection in Interpersonal RelationshipsTwo freshmen take an interest in Genshiken and join them for a night out on the town. Kasukabe, however, has no intention of making them feel welcome.2004-11-21 · 25m

#8Comparative Research in Production Models and ProcessesOhno and Sasahara start a plamo project and get the whole club involved, while Kasukabe learns an important lesson.2004-11-28 · 25m

#9Concerning the Existence and Non-Existence of Explanatory Duties Under Specially Confined CircumstancesMadarame is stuck in the club room with Kasukabe and tries to strike up a conversation, running through different scenarios in his head which parody the visual novel format.2004-12-05 · 25m

#10Leisure Time Expenditures on Fetishism Considered as an Economic ResultThe club, along with Keiko, pays a visit to the beach, much to the dismay of some of the members; Keiko decides to compete for Kohsaka's feelings and tries to become an otaku.2004-12-12 · 25m

#11The Theory of the Existence of Malice Within Urban CrimesKasukabe decides the club room needs a cleanup, but an accident causes Genshiken to be banned from the university fair. As an apology, Kasukabe takes Ohno's place in the fair's cosplay contest.2004-12-19 · 25m

#12Countermeasures for Issues that Arise during the Reorganization of a GroupThe club is depressed due to their punishment of community service. Sasahara becomes the new President and proposes that the society attend Comifes as a circle.2004-12-26 · 25m

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Quick facts

Episodes12

Seasons1

StatusFinished

Aired2004

Japanese title: げんしけん
Also known as: The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture

Synopsis

Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. When he first visited Genshiken, short for "Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai" (Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture), his groundless pride was destroyed by the plotting of Madarame, a sophomore student in Genshiken, but he still couldn't admit that he is an otaku. However, as he participates in society activities such as visiting dojin (private publishing) shops and anime festivals, and hangs out with other society members Kosaka (a hardcore otaku despite his extreme eccentricities and good looks), Kosaka's girlfriend Kasukabe Saki (who isn't really an otaku), Ohno (a cosplayer) and the others, he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. With their help, Sasahara slowly adjusts to otaku life in Genshiken. (Source: AnimeNfo)