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Says that next time she’ll be dealing out swift kicks to wielders of cameras that are getting too close to her legs.
Even as he’s being put in the back of an ambulance, this hard-core otaku doesn’t forget what he came for.
This year’s Comiket Opening Dash otaku herds seem abnormally sluggish, sparse, and disoriented…and there’s a matador now.
Sure, planning what to buy at Summer Comiket is important, but so is planning what/how to wash ahead of time.
Message of heartfelt thanks is mixed with cautionary advice as artist passes away far too young.
Winter Comiket shoppers were treated to a special opportunity: withdraw your cash from an attractive anime man van!
Fans get out their zoom lenses as Enako’s outdoor photo session salutes one of anime’s most beloved magical girls.
Ghibli, Star Wars, and a Japanese politician inspire some of the creative cosplays in this photo collection.
If you’re planning to attend Winter Comiket this year, be sure to drop by their booth for some valuable cosmetic tips.
Enako’s popularity, and profits, continue to grow as fans form their longest line ever to buy her photo albums.
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