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Furious itasha owner turns his anime car into a literally painful trap of spikes after trip to Daiso
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Buddha, president of the United States also explicitly recognized as potential characters in surprisingly wide-open competition.
Momoiro Clover Z supporter gets robbed by fellow fan for having an easy-to-crack ATM card code.
Enako’s popularity, and profits, continue to grow as fans form their longest line ever to buy her photo albums.
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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.
Officers establish connection with one other vandal, show there’s nowhere for law-breaking otaku to hide.
Hardcore Love Live! fan celebrates birthday of his pick for best girl by wearing a merchandise mountain that’s big enough for eleven people.
The place to go for three of the world’s most delightful things: wine, cats, and girls in thigh-high stockings.
Seven out of ten say they enjoy anime and manga, and over 15 percent spend more than 90,000 yen a year on their otaku hobbies.
If gigantic anime figures are your idea of fine art from Japan, you won’t want to miss this free event in Akihabara.
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