Schoolgirls, demons and anthropomorphised characters show us their best side at this year’s event dedicated to all things anime.
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Even for identical twins, keeping up the resemblance sometimes requires a little help, especially when one of you makes a big change.
Unfortunately, some clothing items seem to have mysteriously gone missing.
Despite the Tokyo chill, things are heating up at one of the city’s most popular comic conventions.
Run for your lives! Shizuo Heiwajima’s coming through with a massive, life-sized street sign.
Annual event owes its existence to fortuitous wordplay and appreciation of strips of exposed thigh.
The Disney Princess is now delighting a whole new group of fans.
This Chinese-German cosplayer is getting lots of love for her portrayal of some of the series’ less represented characters.
According to this survey, tracksuit gym uniforms aren’t as bad as some more popular cosplay choices.
Before-and-after profile shots show the different effects produced by small and medium sizes.
Comiket sizzled on opening day with hot beauties from favourites like One Piece, Love Live!, and even Pokémon.
From Love Live! to The iDOLM@STER and Puella Magi Madoka Magica, we take a look at some of the most popular characters and cosplayers at this year’s event in Japan.
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