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Just a photo of otaku taking video of video of people dressed like anime...
Although it’s not necessarily wrong to call Tokyo’s Akihabara neighborhood the anime capital of Japan, that’s actually a little bit of a simplification. Akihabara isn’t only the place to get your...
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We get lost in a world of steamy boy-on-boy fantasies at Ikebukuro’s BL cafe
Boys’ Love (BL) is a genre of fiction in Japan, usually taking the form of manga and anime, that depicts men in romantic relationships with one another. These homosexual stories are generally produced...
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Fan shows how to snap a picture of you and your 2-D crush sharing a...
Last weekend the inaugural CharaExpo, a celebration of Japanese animation, comics, and video games, was held in Singapore. The event hosted artists, musicians, and voice actors, plus independent...
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Hayao Miyazaki may be retired, but these Studio Ghibli tattoos will last...
It’s kind of ironic that even though director Hayao Miyazaki regularly expresses his distaste towards obsessive fandom, fans obsess over his films like no one else’s. And it’s not just anime...
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Game with schoolgirls and pheromones goes pervy to innocent with the Mom Just...
Video games designed to provide some titillation are nothing new in Japan. As a matter of fact, developers have been trying to include a little naughty excitement in titles for so long that the...
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Anime bar Otarabo serves up drinks, passionate discussion about anime with...
Are traditional bars a little too bland for you? Do you try to strike up conversations about anime with your fellow drink enthusiasts, only to get weird looks and asked to leave? Well then you should...
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Anime tombstone would let fans keep loving Love Live! even in death
A while back, we took a look at the top 20 anime that fans want to be watching as they leave the mortal realm. But what if it’s not enough to spend the last moment of your life watching your favorite...
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The clean otaku only needs one thing to remove grime from an anime keychain,...
If you’re an anime fan with a treasure trove of merchandise from your favorite shows, you probably take certain precautions to keep your collection looking nice. Putting DVDs or Blu-rays back in their...
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Pro: Six idols fighting over you! Con: They’re all super-powered and...
There’s a pretty common male fantasy in Japan that goes like this: You’re sitting alone in your classroom at lunchtime, when suddenly, a cute female classmate walks up to you. With your heart...
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How to get your anime-loving kids to come home before curfew: Attack their...
Being a good parent is a constant balancing act. Kids need a chance to prove that they can be responsible and independent, but it’s also important to set boundaries for them, which is why children...
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Are you a big enough otaku for a seven-meter (23-foot) Monster Girls anime...
In any industry, it’s important to keep innovating to stay one step ahead of your competitors. That’s true even for comic artist Okayado, whose stock-in-trade is sexy 2-D characters. Okayado has been...
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Here’s why you should never shine a black light on a used anime character figure
With the unrelenting flow of new animated series produced in Japan, the country’s hyper-otaku could always use some extra cash to pay for the latest and greatest anime goodies. To raise those funds,...
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Photo reveals possible otaku support for Ukraine forces
As our regular readers know, RocketNews24 has been closely monitoring the unrest occurring in the Ukraine over the past year. With several journalists embedded on both sides of the conflict we have...
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Japanese arcade has floor pads so fans can kneel before, leave offerings to...
Even among otaku, those with a fondness for anime series Love Live! are known for being particularly obsessive. As a matter of fact, it wouldn’t be much of an exaggeration to say that the Love Livers,...
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Here’s why you shouldn’t leave your anime girl pillow alone with a frisky...
For a country that’s ordinarily very concerned with not doing anything to shock or offend, Japan can be extremely open about its sexual tastes, in ways that manifest as both perfectly healthy and...
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Foreign otaku stars in How to Survive Comiket instructional video
If you’re the outdoors type or athletically minded, summer might bring to mind trips to the beach or ballpark. But for anime and manga fans, summer means heading to Comic Market, also known as...
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Otaku oasis of anime and manga discovered in the Dubai Mall 【Photos】
Growing up, I spent many a weekend fighting traffic to drive into downtown L.A. or Orange County to check out the manga, magazines, and other publications imported from Japan at one of the area’s...
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Satirical one-panel comics show how ridiculous idol otaku can sometimes be
Japanese comics and cartoons, also well-known as manga, have long been considered an important aspect of Japanese culture. Those of your reading this article today will almost certainly be familiar...
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Comiket for beginners: 7 tips for surviving Summer Comic Market
A hashtag has been trending on Twitter in Japan recently that roughly translates as “the Comiket tips no one ever teaches you”. While a lot of the suggestions are tongue-in-cheek, there are actually...
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Polish visitor’s perverted otaku party goes viral on Twitter
“Why did you come to Japan?” It’s a simple question, and if you spend enough time here, you’re sure to be asked it countless times by Japanese people. In fact, Japan has a whole television show...
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