Reki-jo

Reki-jo (歴女) are Japanese female history buffs, who may also use the speech and mannerisms of pre-industrial Japan in their social gatherings.

[1][failed verification] Reki-jo are a kind of otaku, people obsessed with a particular interest.

[2] Economic activity relating to the fad generated US$725 million per year as of 2010[update].

[2] Other historical figures commonly of interest to reki-jo include:[citation needed] Model Anne Watanabe, daughter of actor Ken Watanabe, is a notable reki-jo.

[citation needed] In the series Girls und Panzer, the Hippo Team is made up of Ooarai Girls High School's reki-jo clique.