Chibi Otaku was established on May 01, 2010 by Jennifer A. Tate, a local Virginia Beach resident. With the assistance of three of her friends, the club quickly grew and now encompasses the Tidewater region of Virginia with members in Richmond and D.C., as well as California, Illinois, Maine, New Hampshire , New York, and Japan. While a lot of their activities center around anime, Chibi Otaku is a Japanese Culture Club. They participate in meetings to discuss anime, manga, gaming, language, culture, and customs. They also host events and are looking to increase the number of activities they sponsor.