I think the DA is superior to TheOtaku. It's probably because I'm not sure how to use TheOtaku. I've been here for a long time and I just learned how to create and edit a World. From what I can tell TheOtaku lacks a couple of nice things that Deviant art has. I think TheOtaku should have a notifying system. For example on the DA if someone comments on something or decides to subscribe to me I get a message in my inbox saying Mr.Bob subscribed to me or it quotes Mr.Bob commented on your submission, “.....” Isn't that handy? This way people can comment on old works and you actually know about it XD

Does TheOtaku already have this feature and I just have no idea?

I do love how TheOtaku is smaller, so I feel like I can make friends easier and there are no really big artists that always hog the popular page. :]