Idols (Page 8)
New service offers calls directly from idols to fans’ smartphones or PCs, with chats coming as soon as five minutes from the request.
As Senegal’s players shine on the field, famous anime anthem asks if their hearts are shining too.
Following accusations of “betrayal” from angry fans, couple starts a new, happy chapter in their lives.
Love Livers’ romantic prospects are limited, but there’s also a silver lining to being a fan of the hit idol anime.
Real-life town where anime’s second arc takes place experiences hateful vandalism.
In the Japanese idol singer world, sometimes the difference between love and hate can be hard to see.
Being sweet and coy didn’t work when discussing a photo ban, so Eren tried the brutally direct approach instead.
The Japanese beauty steps out from the shadow of her father’s “sexiest man of the year” titles with some good-looking poses of her own.
Hardcore fan spends nearly US$1,500 amassing stockpile of voice actress’ newest book, doesn’t know what to do with them all.
Three-concert series welcomes some of the biggest names in the anime/idol music world to the city of angels.
Hardcore cosplayers make their own costumes, and for Reika Saiki, that includes building her body to get Chun-Li’s thighs.
Told junior high student who wanted to run away he’d pick her up, and also “Bring your school uniform.”
Japanese idol singers usually have a no-romance clause in their contracts, so fans hoping for a dinner date have to get creative.
Itasha brings the pain to plushie from rival of owner’s favorite anime series.
But there’s a comical silver lining that has heartbroken fans drying their eyes.
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