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Here’s what happens when an anime fan spends three million yen on merch for just one character
- Casey Baseel
Oct 9, 2018 - Tweet
Singular devotion to maid-uniformed fan favorite results in a home like no other.
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- (anime • awesome • crazy • itasha • otaku • Re:Zero • Re:Zero−Starting Life in Another World • Rem)
Furious itasha owner turns his anime car into a literally painful trap of spikes after trip to Daiso
- Casey Baseel
Sep 20, 2018
Following vandalism of his beloved otaku ride, owner takes drastic measures to protect it from unwelcome hands.
Japanese Christian light novel contest allows authors to criticize religion, make Satan the star
- Casey Baseel
Sep 13, 2018
Buddha, president of the United States also explicitly recognized as potential characters in surprisingly wide-open competition.
- Japan
- (anime • books • Christianity • contest • Kirisuto Shimbun • light novels • otaku • religion)
How to rob an idol singer otaku: Look up the birthday of his favorite idol
- Casey Baseel
Sep 13, 2018
Momoiro Clover Z supporter gets robbed by fellow fan for having an easy-to-crack ATM card code.
Japan’s number-one cosplayer reveals her staggering earnings at this year’s Comiket
- Casey Baseel
Sep 11, 2018
Enako’s popularity, and profits, continue to grow as fans form their longest line ever to buy her photo albums.
- Japan
- (anime • beautiful women • Comiket • cosplay • cosplayers • Enako • otaku)
Here’s why the home of an otaku is a great place to be during a blackout
- Casey Baseel
Sep 7, 2018
Being prepared for an idol concert means you’re also surprisingly prepared for a typhoon-induced power outage.
- Japan
- (blackout • clever • COK • funny • glowsticks • interior • life hacks • otaku • Typhoon Jebi • typhoons • wotagei)
A brilliant way to save money: Treat your favorite anime character like a stripper
- Casey Baseel
Aug 28, 2018
Why spend your cash on anime merch when you can stuff it down your favorite character’s pants instead?
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- (anime • crazy • funny • money • otaku • saving money • video games • weird)
Tokyo company offers foot massages from cute VR anime girls, but given by real-life men【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Aug 16, 2018
Completely embracing that virtual reality and actual reality are two different things.
- Japan
- (Akihabara • anime • funny • massage • otaku • Tora no Ana • virtual reality • VR • weird)
Time-lapse video shows the awesomely orderly efficiency of otaku lining up at Comiket【Video】
- Koh Ruide
Aug 15, 2018
We can all learn from the extraordinary discipline exhibited by these otaku.
The beautiful cosplayers of summer Comiket 2018【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Aug 13, 2018
Soaring temperatures couldn’t stop these amazing cosplayers from shining brighter than the sizzling sun at this year’s premier otaku gathering.
- Japan
- (anime • beautiful women • COK • Comiket • cosplay • cosplayers • manga • otaku • SNOJ • summer Comiket 2018)
Biannual Comiket otaku migration attracts a predator for the first time 【Video】
- Master Blaster
Aug 11, 2018
Among this majestic spectacle of nature, a mysterious red beast which preys on the otaku was discovered.
Tokyo politician creates dojinshi manga, will be at Comiket selling it
- Casey Baseel
Aug 10, 2018
Otaku assemblyman’s latest project stars a 1,300-year-old girl from a popular video game franchise.
- Japan
- (anime • Comiket • dojinshi • government • manga • Minoru Ogino • otaku • politicians • politics • Touhou Project • video games)
Japanese police make third arrest in connection with Love Live! anime manhole vandalism spree
- Casey Baseel
Jul 26, 2018
Officers establish connection with one other vandal, show there’s nowhere for law-breaking otaku to hide.
- Japan
- (anime • crime • Idols • love live • Love Live Sunshine!! • manhole covers • Numazu • otaku • vandalism)
This Love Liver’s anime armor may be the most extreme otaku outfit ever conceived
- Casey Baseel
Jul 24, 2018
Hardcore Love Live! fan celebrates birthday of his pick for best girl by wearing a merchandise mountain that’s big enough for eleven people.
- Japan
- (anime • cool • crazy • funny • Idols • love live • Love Livers • Nico Yazawa • otaku • otaku armor)
Japan’s most popular maid cafe, Akiba Zettai Ryoiki, opens new “Maid Cafe Winery” in Akihabara
- SoraNews24
Jul 19, 2018
The place to go for three of the world’s most delightful things: wine, cats, and girls in thigh-high stockings.
Nearly 70 percent of young Japanese women self-identify as otaku in survey
- Casey Baseel
Jul 17, 2018
Seven out of ten say they enjoy anime and manga, and over 15 percent spend more than 90,000 yen a year on their otaku hobbies.
Anime fan’s boyfriend asks her to throw out her 2-D crush, she gets rid of something else instead
- Casey Baseel
Jul 13, 2018
Fujoshi forced to decide makes the only choice that makes sense.
Virtual YouTuber video lets viewers experience what it’s like to dine with an anime girl
- Koh Ruide
Jul 9, 2018
Spice up your meal with company of the virtual kind.
- Japan
- (cute • Japanese Twitter • meal • otaku • video • virtual YouTubers)
Awesome life-size anime figure display exhibition opens in Tokyo this month
- Casey Baseel
Jul 5, 2018
If gigantic anime figures are your idea of fine art from Japan, you won’t want to miss this free event in Akihabara.
New cosplay job-hunting site opens, offers everything from one-day to full-time positions
- Casey Baseel
Jul 3, 2018
Cosjob is here to help you go from just playing in an anime costume to working in one.
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Liquid croissant coffee is coming to Japanese stores this month
Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
Continuing cyberattacks hit Japanese arcade hard [Photos]
Pachinko parlor operator arrested for not obscuring the act of gambling well enough
Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Princess Mononoke was going to look totally different, new Studio Ghibli artbook shows
Starbucks Japan reveals this year’s lucky bag, but you’ll have to act fast to get one
First-ever cafe on Tokyo Imperial Palace Garden grounds is now open
Godzilla becomes a Japanese randoseru backpack, as do two of his greatest rivals [Photos]
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- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
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Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone
Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
Cold Stone is closing its final branch in all of east Japan, but it’s going down singing
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
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Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
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Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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