Ghibli, Star Wars, and a Japanese politician inspire some of the creative cosplays in this photo collection.
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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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Enako, one of Japan’s most popular and beautiful cosplayers, is ready for her close-ups dressed in an alternate costume of a beloved anime heroine.
Soaring temperatures couldn’t stop these amazing cosplayers from shining brighter than the sizzling sun at this year’s premier otaku gathering.
Among this majestic spectacle of nature, a mysterious red beast which preys on the otaku was discovered.
Otaku assemblyman’s latest project stars a 1,300-year-old girl from a popular video game franchise.
Enako continues to make jaws drop not just with her gorgeous appearance, but also with her amazing economic powers.
Device seeks to fire your voice straight at the bull’s eye in anime fans’ selective attention.
Lucky bags always make January a great time to go shopping in Japan, but it’s the prime dojinshi-buying time for a very different reason.
Fans of cosplay star Enako will now be able to get their hands on her, or at least her new dakimakura cuddle pillow.
Who needs the bullet train when you’re a fan with legs of steel?
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System is easy for allies to understand, but invisible to everyone else.
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