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Otaku geek makeovers by Tokyo fashion expert go viral in Japan
From geek to chic–improving men’s looks and their confidence in just a few short hours. In Japan, otaku are known for being passionately devoted to their chosen fields of interest, which can involve...
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Netflix creates otaku virtual YouTuber who’s a bilingual Japanese/English...
Anime brand ambassador speaks two languages, is subtitled in 10 more. Anime fans were some of the earliest consumers to embrace online video services, so it’s no surprise that Netflix wants to be a...
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New system in Japan lets you pay for shopping with anime character...
It’s not just e-money, it’s ani-money. If you’re an anime fan, at some point your love of Japanese animation is going to have you reaching for your wallet. You could be treating yourself to something...
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Idol singer quitting group because otaku that show up to their concerts are...
Though maybe that shouldn’t have been such a surprise with this particular underground idol unit. Iroha Tanaka is an idol singer, at least for the time being. This week, though, she announced that...
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This one photo shows how tough times are in Tokyo’s Akihabara these days
A closer look at the iconic otaku street shows it’s not business as usual in the district. For fans of Japanese pop culture, the streets of Akihabara have a beauty that’s on par with verdant bamboo...
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Tokyo cafe serves special drinks and desserts for your anime crush, welcomes...
If your definition of the perfect table for two is one for you and your 2-D oshi, you’ll want to stop by this kominka cafe. Among restaurants in Japan there’s a category called kominka cafe. Kominka...
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Daiso has awesome, and super-affordable, background boards for your anime...
Japan’s favorite 100 yen shop helps solve an otaku problem (two if you count leaving us with more cash to buy new figures). Anime figures are a fun way to bring your favorite characters into the real...
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Return of Comiket doujinshi manga convention announced for 2021 in Tokyo
After missing multiple iterations due to the coronavirus, organizers feel confident about holding otaku gathering once again. It’s not an exaggeration to say that, in terms of the excitement it...
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Japanese anime fans weigh in on which Shonen Jump anime are the most...
Did your favorite Weekly Shonen Jump anime make the list? Weekly Shonen Jump is probably the most recognizable Japanese manga anthology magazine in the world, simply because it has been host to some...
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Japanese idol concert goes ahead during heavy rain, creates crazy scenes for...
Mosh pit turns into a pond but that doesn’t stop the singing and dancing. When you feel intense passion for a band or idol group, chances are you’ll brave even the most extreme weather conditions to...
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And now, a giant sleep-next-to-your-anime-girlfriend panel for giant...
Rent-A-Girlfriend will keep lucky fans company through lonely nights. A lot of harem anime are powered by a fanbase that’s looking for some sort of pseudo-companionship. Rent-A-Girlfriend, though, is...
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The top 70 words that keep showing up in Japanese light novel titles (and...
I Was Called to a Delicious Alternate World by the Too-Cute Devil Lord isn’t an actual light novel title yet, but it’s only a matter of time, data analysis shows. The titles of light novels,...
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Anime girl skirt-peeking leg-spreading noren is a new frontier in otaku...
Mobile game celebrates fourth anniversary with a very unique creation. In the highly competitive mobile game sector, where underperforming titles are quickly pruned from existence if they’re not...
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We joined the 10,000 otaku who recently congregated in Madrid for Japan Weekend
Our visiting Japanese reporter shares her thoughts on the Spanish capital’s tribute to Japanese culture in its various forms. Our Japanese-language reporter Ikuna Kamezawa describes herself as someone...
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Cosplayers make Japan Weekend feel like Spanish Comiket【Photos】
This might be the year for Tokyo Revengers, but there are plenty of other well-known characters in this cosplay photo collection. Our Japanese-language reporter Ikuna Kamezawa has been in Spain for...
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Calling all artists! Japanese printing service campaign prints your own art...
Compare paper thickness and effects using your own art for a fixed fee! After a vicious pummeling last year, the industry around fan-made comics—also known as doujinshi—is slowly starting to crawl...
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End of the line for Gundam Cafe as entire chain announces permanent closure
After an 11-year-run of anime-themed food and giant robot merch, it’s last call at the Gundam Cafes. It was literally just a few days ago that we were all excited about the announcement of some new...
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What are the most popular Gundam model kits in Paris? French Bandai Store...
And we learned a lot about Gunpla in the process! Our traveling Japanese-language reporter Ikuna Kamezawa has moved on from trying all the best ramen restaurants in Spain to touring Paris, where she...
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We visit a Harajuku cafe where you can customize food with your favorite...
Cafe de Lapis has not only beautiful and delicious food, but it’s idol otaku-friendly! Fans of idol singers know that every idol in a group has his or her own “member color”. This is the color that...
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JR East attempts to unite train-photographing otaku with new social media group
Could this mean an end to the violence? Of all the otaku in Japan, the “train otaku” is a particularly diverse subset containing the likes of noritetsu, people who take an interest in unique ways of...
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