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Sailor Moon earns Guardian title with accessories that protect your smartphone jacks from grime

Casey Baseel
Oct 30, 2015
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Although everyone just calls it Sailor Moon, the official title of the anime and manga franchise is Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon, which translates out to Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon. A couple of years back, though, Sailor Moon’s producers decided they’d prefer for it to be called Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, a shift which irked anime purists and linguists alike.

Still, “Guardian” is a fitting title for the inspiration of these new smartphone accessories, which protect your phone’s plugs from dirt, dust, and grime while also adding a touch of Sailor Moon style.

Japan
(accessories • anime • iPhone • manga • Sailor Moon • Smartphones)

Check out these white balls of cuteness — irresistible java sparrow coin purses!!

Kay
Oct 29, 2015

It appears these white little critters have recently been creating a bit of a”flutter” in the Japanese Twitterverse, and we guess that should come as no surprise, considering how utterly cute they look. But what exactly are these fluffy white balls? They’re actually coin purses made by craft artist Piyoyama, and people who have fallen in love with the little birds are asking where they can get their hands on one of them!

Japan
(accessories • birds • coin purse • cute • java sparrows)

Getting married in Japan? You might need to give your fiancé three rings, jeweler says

Casey Baseel
Oct 24, 2015

Japan is pretty fond of Western-style wedding traditions. Far more people choose to have their ceremony in a chapel than a Shinto shrine, with the bride and groom dressed in a wedding dress and tuxedo instead. Other popular foreign introductions are taking a honeymoon and wearing wedding rings.

Of course, it’s also customary for a guy to present his sweetheart with an engagement ring when he proposes. But one Japanese company says there’s room for even more jewelry in the transition from boyfriend and girlfriend, and has introduced the concept of a marriage ring, which is not to be confused with a wedding ring.

Japan
(accessories • fashion • jewelry • marriage • romance • weddings)

Sailor Moon compact goes full-size with gorgeous new Crisis Moon Compact replica

Casey Baseel
Oct 15, 2015

Last summer, merchandiser Bandai released a line of Sailor Moon compacts modeled after the lunar heroine’s transformation items. Happy as fans were, there were two little drawbacks. First, the items were sold through randomly dispensing gachapon toy vending machines, meaning there was no way to be sure which one you’d get. Second, the compacts were literally compact, with tiny mirrors that weren’t the most practical.

The newest piece of Sailor Moon merchandise from the company’s upmarket Premium Bandai brand addresses both of those issues, though, in the form of this full-size replica of the Crisis Moon Compact, with a large mirror and compartment to hold your accessories in.

Japan
(accessories • anime • compacts • manga • Sailor Moon • toys)

Sailor Moon Moon Castle accessory stand will give your room a touch of Silver Millennium class

Casey Baseel
Oct 13, 2015

As one of the most enduringly popular anime franchises aimed at women, Sailor Moon has a huge variety of official jewelry and accessories that fans can adorn themselves with. The complete lineup is so large that some dedicated collectors might even need a way to keep it all organized, and what better way to do so than with a gorgeous accessory stand based on the series’ palatial Moon Castle?

Japan
(accessories • anime • interior • manga • Sailor Moon)

Pikachu and other old-school grass, fire, and water Pokémon become silver and gold necklaces

Casey Baseel
Oct 13, 2015

While each new installment of the Pokémon franchise introduces a new batch of charismatic Pocket Monsters, the original adorable combatants have been faithfully serving their Pokémon Masters for close to 20 years now. We’re sure a couple of long-time fans have formed a special bond with their first Pokémon, and you can now proudly display a symbol of your devotion with these silver and gold necklaces featuring the old-school grass, fire, and water Pokémon (and of course Pikachu too).

Japan
(accessories • anime • fashion • necklaces • Pikachu • Pokemon • video games)

It’s time for you and your four best friends to show your allegiance in the name of the moon!

KK Miller
Sep 28, 2015

The recent super blood moon eclipse has put us all in a lunar mood, and the greatest moon protector, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, has been as big and popular as a (relatively) gigantic red moon. For those of us who want to show off our Sailor Moon pride, the choices have been a little bit flashy recently.

But why go gaudy when you can go extremely elegant with these cute and stylish rings inspired by the special moves of each sailor scout? Putting one of these on is going to have you spinning around and shouting, “Moon Prism Power!”

Japan
(accessories • jacket • rings • Sailor Moon • sailor scouts)

Pop the question with geek chic Pokémon, Zelda, and Dragon Ball engagement rings

KK Miller
Sep 9, 2015

Etsy has become the place for the geeky and talented to sell things to their geeky brethren. Every fandom is represented and you can buy creative and fun merchandise, such as accessories, t-shirts and those DIY items you haven’t found the time to make yourself. There are so many artistic and creative things to buy that it’s really hard to exit out of the page before you find something you really, really want.

This week, we found some gorgeous jewelry that’s perfect for an engagement, marriage, or just the otaku who needs some more bling. It might cost you a pretty penny, but according to thousands of satisfied customers, it’s worth the price.

Internet
(accessories • Dragon Ball • Pokemon • rings • Sailor Moon • Star Wars • Zelda)

Wargo Nippon and One Piece team up for the perfect “one piece” to keep your hair up

KK Miller
Jun 25, 2015

Move over Sailor Moon, it’s the age of pirates! While there have been a huge influx of Sailor Moon related products to promote the new Sailor Moon Crystal, everyone knows that in a battle between sailors and pirates, the pirates will win. Accessory maker Wargo Nippon has a new collaboration with One Piece to give all the fans a special way to show off their pirate pride. If you’ve got long hair and have been waiting for a stylish way to keep it out of your face, the wait is over.

Japan
(accessories • anime • fashion • kanzashi • manga • One Piece • Wargo Nippon)

Anna Sui’s new manga accessory collection includes anime eye pouches and torso bags

Casey Baseel
Apr 22, 2015

March 31 was the last day to pick up something from Anna Sui’s line of Sailor Moon purses and accessories. The American designer hasn’t exhausted all of her Japanese animation and comic inspirations, though.

Next month Anna Sui pop-up stores are scheduled to open at six locations in Japan, where fashion fans can find exclusive bags, wallets, and pouches that take cues from some of Japan’s most famous manga creators, including Osamu Tezuka, Ryoko Ikeda, and Rumiko Takahashi.

Japan
(accessories • anime • Anna Sui • bags • fashion • manga • Osamu Tezuka • Rose of Versailles • Rumiko Takahashi)

Sweet Sailor Moon jewellery makes our souls yearn, wallets weep

Evie Nyan
Apr 10, 2015

There’s never been a better time to be a Sailor Moon fan than right now. With the release of Sailor Moon Crystal, there’s just so many cute and adorable Sailor Moon tie-in goodies up for grabs. And most of it’s really good stuff, too!

But with good stuff comes a hefty price tag, as we discovered when we got all excited about these Sailor Moon sweet dessert-inspired necklaces, rings and trinkets, only to discover that all that cuteness doesn’t come cheap…

Internet, Japan
(accessories • jewellery • jewelry • Kawaii • Sailor Moon)

We visit the brand-new Disney store for grown-up women in Tokyo’s Harajuku 【Photos】

Oona McGee
Mar 25, 2015

Disney’s elegant princesses and cute characters have earned them legions of fans around the world. In Japan, adults of all ages are smitten, unashamedly saving up for specially branded clothing and accessories, and using precious vacation time for day trips to Tokyo Disneyland.

This love for all things Disney has resulted in three stores exclusive to Japan that cater directly to the adult market. Fukuoka and Chiba have each been blessed with a unique branch of their own, but it’s the newly opened store in Tokyo’s Harajuku, the birthplace of kawaii culture, that really sets out to impress.

Come with us as we take you through the store, with its pretty princess accents and attractive displays filled with bags, jewellery, smartphone accessories and more.

Japan
(accessories • Disney • fashion • Harajuku • shopping • stores)

Sakura steps deeper into anime fashion world with sailor-collar Cardcaptor sneakers and necklace

Casey Baseel
Mar 8, 2015

Last month, we took a look at a pair of kicks from anime fashion retailer Super Groupies and shoemaker Ubiq featuring Mega Man, the super fighting robot that’s loved by everyone (except video game publisher Capcom, it seems). But while the Mega Man shoes are actually pretty unisex in design, this month Super Groupies and Ubiq ae teaming up again with footwear that’s just for the ladies, with sailor-collared sneakers inspired by anime and manga Cardcaptor Sakura, and a dazzling necklace too for fans of the magical girl.

Japan
(accessories • anime • Cardcaptor Sakura • fashion • manga • shoes)

Sailor Moon cookie charms look good enough to eat, but they’re for your bag, not your tummy

Casey Baseel
Mar 6, 2015

Like any healthy human beings, our ears perk up at the mention of “a dozen cookies.” But while we were all set to spoil our appetites with the tasty treats, it turns out that these particular sweets aren’t edible.

Ordinarily, we’d be storming off in a huff, but we’re giving these imposters a pass, because they’re a set of 12 cookie-themed Sailor Moon charms.

Japan
(accessories • anime • fashion • manga • Sailor Moon • toys)

Bayonetta earrings a bewitching fashion statement, technically count as half a video game cosplay

Casey Baseel
Jan 27, 2015

Ever since her 2009 debut, debates have been swirling around video game character Bayonetta. Was her first, eponymous outing really worth the perfect score it got from notoriously strict video game magazine Famitsu? Is the character’s constantly provocative flaunting of her sexual and violent leanings empowering the character or pandering to juvenile gamers? Was making the sequel exclusive to Nintendo’s Wii U a wise choice? And does the gun-toting witch look better with her original beehive, or the shorter pixie cut she sports these days?

Just in case you’ve already decided which side of those discussions you’re on, here’s one more question to find your own personal answer to: Do you want to buy Bayonetta’s earrings?

Japan
(accessories • Bayonetta • earrings • fashion • video games)

Evangelion couple rings let you tell your sweetheart you love him or her like Shinji loves Kaworu

Casey Baseel
Jan 24, 2015

The Japanese fashion world doesn’t hold any stigmas against guys who enthusiastically accessorize. As such, it’s not uncommon for couples to buy what’re called “pair accessories,” usually rings or necklaces with similar designs, meant to evoke a sense of closeness even when the two lovers are apart.

Considering the recent boom in anime-inspired fashion and accessories, it’s not such a big shock that one jewelry maker has created a set of pair rings based on Evangelion, one of the most popular franchises in the history of Japanese animation. Nor is it surprising that the designers chose to model the rings after two characters who, even if they don’t directly show such feelings, are considered by many fans to be sweet on each other.

What is getting attention, though, is that the two character, Shinji and Kaworu, are both guys.

Japan
(accessories • anime • Evangelion • fashion)

COZENI turns your iPhone or iPad’s home button into a shiny, tiny Japanese coin

Hayashi 'Fang' Hougi
Jan 16, 2015

Literally, COZENI is a series of iPhone home button stickers which come in the shape of any of Japan’s many coins. At first weren’t sure why anyone would need a miniature coin in place of a home button, but on closer inspection we were actually pretty impressed at how cool they looked.

To test out these cute little 3-D stickers, we went ahead and purchased the entire series of COZENI and found that they are more multi-purpose than you might think!

Japan
(accessories • COZENI • iPhone)

Why are young Japanese women going crazy for this 100-yen Daiso wristwatch?

Casey Baseel
Dec 28, 2014

Even with one of the most outspokenly pessimistic presidents in the business world, Japan’s Daiso 100-yen shops are one of the most successful chains in the country. Walk into any branch, and you’ll see a huge mix of demographics among the customer base, including starving students, newlyweds setting up their own household, and thrifty families.

But while Daiso’s huge product selection gives it a wide appeal, it’s usually not the first stop for fashionable young ladies who’re looking for trendy accessories. So it’s been a surprise for the chain’s managers that since November, women have been snapping up Daiso-brand wristwatches like they’re designer timepieces, even though they’re dirt-cheap at just 108 yen (US $0.92) after tax.

Japan
(100-yen stores • accessories • Daiso • fashion • J-Pop • watches)

Mythbusters: We drive a car over our smartphone to test the protective film

Hayashi 'Fang' Hougi
Dec 20, 2014

Even today, a lot of people in Japan still prefer flip phones over smartphones. Part of the reason is because smartphones screens–exposed as they are–are a lot more vulnerable and seem to break easily. Take myself for example: after purchasing a brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 last summer, I dropped it once and since then have had a giant crack across my screen.

But with the right case and protective film, your smartphone can, apparently, become practically invincible!

Japan
(accessories • experiment • smartphone • Test)

Cats are ready to burst out of your smartphone with these cool suction-cup stands

Casey Baseel
Nov 19, 2014

If you’re a proud cat owner, odds are you’ve got pictures of your favorite feline on your smartphone. We also know that plenty of people like to keep up on the latest developments on cat-related cuteness by surfing the Internet with said devices.

But if that’s still not enough, now you can keep your electronics upright with an adorable cat coming out of your smartphone.