[1][2] The story was first posted as a webnovel, becoming noted for its postmodern elements and pop culture references,[3] before being published as a book four months later.

The main character of the story is GI, a teenage Japanese otaku, who is forced to fight for her life inside the Escapist Dream.

[5] He also mentioned other issues commented upon by the book, such as escapism, fandoms, and subcultures, as well as its "portrayal of the typical problems faced by teens in general".

"[9] Literary critic Carl Hannigan from Geeks gave it a 5 out of 5 rating, praising its surrealism while saying, "Otaku Girl is one of the best reflections of modern society that I've read this year.

"[4] John Mountain from Substack listed the book at #1 in his "5 Best Pop Culture Fiction", stating, "it's a philosophical book that borders on heavy drama, and a story about geeks trapped inside a corrupted fantasy world mirrored teenagers today and the inescapable torment of social relationships, education, and preparation for the difficulties of their future adult life.