For many people, anime is an escape from reality. Even anime that take place in our world allow viewers to picture what the people and places around them might look like in a beautiful, stylized parallel dimension. Many people have probably wondered what they themselves might look like as an anime character.
We’ve put together a collection of images from around the internet that show what it looks like when real people, just like you and men (but more beautiful), are given the pen and brush treatment.
Check the gallery below!
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How do they make those amazing life-size anime statues? We find out (and snap tons of pictures)
Anime’s impossible in real-life glasses now possible in real life, thanks to Japanese designers
Freakishly muscular life-size statues of Grappler Baki anime/manga cast intimidate and amaze【Pics】
Things that often happen in manga that don’t happen in real life
The surprising and little-known Japanese art of gyotaku: culinary prints made with real fish
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Researchers in Japan give mouse glowing sperm
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Village Vanguard tries to tickle us pink with a Pink Lucky Bag
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Ginza hotel serves up one of the best breakfasts in Tokyo
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new popcorn Frappuccino at one special location
Majority of surveyed Japanese workers have dated a coworker, over 20 percent their boss or senpai
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade sword to be displayed in Tokyo
What would the cast of Japan’s longest-running anime look like in real life? Kind of terrifying
Life saved in Tottori, Japan by same skin transplant treatment used for Kyoto Animation arsonist
Tokyo company offers foot massages from cute VR anime girls, but given by real-life men【Photos】
Real-life high school from Kyoto Animation’s Sound! Euphonium wins gold medal at band competition
Do Japanese men like it when real women speak in anime-style voices? Survey investigates
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Visiting Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 anime locations in real-life Hakone【Photos】
Breathtaking Japanese moss garden cafe is like a real-life setting for a Studio Ghibli anime film
Female anime fans reveal the Studio Ghibli character they most want to date in real life
Studio Ghibli meals from the world of Japanese anime look absolutely delicious in real-life【Pics】
French artist brings the world of Studio Ghibli to life with vibrant series of watercolour prints
Figure skating, shogi prove real life can beat anime feats
Fans take love of a certain anime character to creepy heights with real life birthday cakes, etc.
Buildings transform into giant robots in Japanese real estate company’s anime commercial【Video】
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