otaku (Page 5)

The top 70 words that keep showing up in Japanese light novel titles (and yes, isekai is one of them)

I Was Called to a Delicious Alternate World by the Too-Cute Devil Lord isn’t an actual light novel title yet, but it’s only a matter of time, data analysis shows.

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And now, a giant sleep-next-to-your-anime-girlfriend panel for giant otaku【Photos】

Rent-A-Girlfriend will keep lucky fans company through lonely nights.

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Japanese idol concert goes ahead during heavy rain, creates crazy scenes for otaku near Mt Fuji

Mosh pit turns into a pond but that doesn’t stop the singing and dancing.

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Japanese anime fans weigh in on which Shonen Jump anime are the most entertaining

Did your favorite Weekly Shonen Jump anime make the list?

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Return of Comiket doujinshi manga convention announced for 2021 in Tokyo

After missing multiple iterations due to the coronavirus, organizers feel confident about holding otaku gathering once again.

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Daiso has awesome, and super-affordable, background boards for your anime figure photos!【Pics】

Japan’s favorite 100 yen shop helps solve an otaku problem (two if you count leaving us with more cash to buy new figures).

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Tokyo cafe serves special drinks and desserts for your anime crush, welcomes otaku/fujoshi diners

If your definition of the perfect table for two is one for you and your 2-D oshi, you’ll want to stop by this kominka cafe.
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This one photo shows how tough times are in Tokyo’s Akihabara these days

A closer look at the iconic otaku street shows it’s not business as usual in the district.

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Idol singer quitting group because otaku that show up to their concerts are “nasty”

Though maybe that shouldn’t have been such a surprise with this particular underground idol unit.

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New system in Japan lets you pay for shopping with anime character keychains【Photos】

It’s not just e-money, it’s ani-money.

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Netflix creates otaku virtual YouTuber who’s a bilingual Japanese/English sheep girl【Videos】

Anime brand ambassador speaks two languages, is subtitled in 10 more.

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Otaku geek makeovers by Tokyo fashion expert go viral in Japan

From geek to chic–improving men’s looks and their confidence in just a few short hours. 

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In Japan, you can now earn money for turning your car into an anime itasha

New service pays drivers to promote the otaku media they love while driving around.

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Japanese company allows workers to take vacation to grieve if favorite idol singer gets married

Policy also allows for bereavement leave when idols retire, leaving office early for surprise concerts.

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Life-size AND posable Rei Ayanami Evangelion figure could be yours for a small fortune【Photos】

It’s not the first full-scale figure of the Eva pilot, but it’s the first one you can pose.

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You can now buy a life-size Rei Ayanami figure for $17,500, plus an even more expensive Eva【Pics】

“The cutest Rei Ayanami” and glowing Unit-01 don’t come cheap, but they offer serious impact for truly hard-core Evangelion fans.

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Virtual anime wife gadgets go life-size with Gatebox Grande【Video】

But it’s not otaku homes the developer is hoping for these to appear in.

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Host King Roland goes to Akihabara disguised as a foreign otaku 【Video】

“James” looks more like a lumberjack than a geeky anime nerd.

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Anime song dance performance group Real Akiba Boys: combining the otaku life with street dancing

Anime music and breakdancing? Sign us up!

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