otaku (Page 20)
Buff blade boys and sexy Squirtle catch the eyes of attendees at Japan’s biggest otaku event.
Short of carrying a hose to wash down smelly attendees, this tip may be your best defense.
These Japanese idol fans at the 2016 Tokyo Idol Festival show us that, when it comes to being first to the front of the stage, all etiquette is thrown out the window.
Completely opaque bags being offered to keep merchandise in mint condition and away from sensitive eyes.
Are you a big otaku with a big hole in your heart? This might be just what you’re looking for to help you find who you’re looking for.
“Even If You’re an Otaku, It’s Alright” says there’s nothing wrong with doing what makes you happy.
Japanese netizens point out what they see as a huge double standard when it comes to how women react to certain comments and come-ons made by hotties or geeks.
Swiss super otaku Melonpan might just be the most bonkers Resident Evil fan on the internet…
If you’ve already got people looking at your ride, you may as well say hi, and this otaku driver has an inventive way to do just that.
Not only is otaku fashion taking over Japanese streets, it’s quickly becoming the go-to dress code for popular places like Disneyland and Universal Studios.
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Quickly and easily add a bit of salacious animation to your 2-D crush using things you’ve got in your kitchen.
Sometimes, the line between hospitality and hostility is a blurry one.
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