Japanese C.S.T. Entertainment will officially launch Otaku-ma (shortened from "Otaku Match"), a social matching service for otaku. The service will assist otaku in finding friends with similar interests, and is aimed at fans of the following topics:

• anime
• books
• computers
• cosplay
• idols
• martial arts
• miltary
• tokusatsu shows
• toys
• vehicles
• voice actors

• video games

Much like the typical dating site, users are matched by a survey that tracks a user's hobbies and preferences. When the service launches, profile matching will be free, though other, paid features will be added as well.

Otaku-ma will officially launch on April 27. The service is exclusive to Japanese residents.