also: アイドルヲタク · アイドルおたく
noun
idol otaku; male idol fanatic
Refers to a male otaku who is deeply obsessed with female idols. Often implies intense fandom, collecting merchandise, attending events, etc.
See also: オタク
彼は典型的なアイドルオタクで、週末はいつも握手会に行っている。
He's a typical idol otaku, always going to handshake events on weekends.
アイドルオタクの間では、推しメンのグッズを集めるのが当たり前だ。
Among idol otaku, collecting goods of your favorite member is a given.
Broader term for any obsessive fan; アイドルオタク specifies the target as idols.
Refers to the idol themselves, not the fan.
Compound of アイドル (idol) and オタク (otaku, obsessive fan).