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
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
What makes a good boss in Japan? Workers sound off in survey
Things get heavy with the Gold Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Majority of Japanese mayors say foreign residents are essential but most see good and bad effects
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 considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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.
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