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This celebration throws everything you thought you knew about Japanese culture out the window.
Witches can put their brooms to good use at this Halloween event an hour outside downtown Tokyo.
Japan’s biggest doujinshi convention’s cosplay models were looking especially summery this year.
Cozy cosplay pajamas from Square Enix are just the thing for fans who want to mix in some kupos and kwehs when catching Zs.
Turns out Ranma and Ryoga’s martial arts outfits are also pretty comfy for lounging around the house.
Intentional or not, there’s one anime icon we’ll always think of when we see this intimate apparel.
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