Pikachu shows up in a special outfit and London gets its own Pokémon species representative too.
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Meet the colourful cast of characters and cosplayers who brought the heat to this summer’s otaku celebrations.
After a three-year hiatus, the cosplayers are back at Japan’s largest summertime otaku celebration.
Even 25 years after the release of the Hayao Miyazaki classic, no other Ghibli character can match the deer god’s presence.
One Piece Film: Red teams up with Peach John to create lingerie sets for Nami, Robin, and Uta, plus Shanks pajamas for guys and girls.
Or you can opt for a kimono sash strap with an assassin hiding inside a murdered boar’ skin. It’s up to you!
Classic anime opening theme song provides the musical accompaniment for old-school summertime celebration in Tokyo.
Famous anime voice actor voices flavor that’s stepping out of the spotlight after 40 years.
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