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Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood was the place to be for some of the hottest characters this Halloween.
From costumes to makeup, hair, props, and poses, these cosplayers know how to bring characters to life.
Japanese anime characters rub shoulders with some surprising faces in Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood.
Meet the characters who braved the weather to represent some of Japan’s most popular anime and manga.
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