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We’re not going to pretend that 2.5 Dimensional Seduction isn’t a harem series first and foremost. From the title to the sheer number of girls all up on Okumura-senpai, it’s clearly some heavy-duty wish fulfillment. But a show can fulfill wishes and have some good messages, …Read more »
In 1991, Gainax—the studio known for Gunbuster, Evangelion, and Gurren Lagann (to name a few)—debuted the two-part OVA Otaku no Video. Equal parts parody, mockumentary, and love letter to fandom, this series follows two fanboys as they strive to transcend otakudom to become “Otakings.” And now, AnimEigo is …Read more »
Gaming and cosplay are two big things in the realm of otaku interests, but how about cosplaying historically while gaming? Let me be more specific: how would you like to dress as an actual samurai warrior and dance along with a game like Dance Dance …Read more »
Japanese politicians are known for sometimes cosplaying, but that’s much more rare in America. However, Sylvester Turner, the mayor of Houston, has made a point to cosplay at Houston’s Anime Matsuri convention annually for the past six years. Each time he wears a different costume …Read more »
The manga Okinawa by Susumu Higa is being published in North America by Fantagraphics and Mangasplaining Extra (MSX), but its July 2023 debut got bumped to August 2023. It’s not much of a bump, and with COVID’s lingering effects and the war on Ukraine causing …Read more »
The shins are crossing. This coming weekend, screenings of Hideaki Anno’s Shin Kamen Rider will feature “Evangelion 3.0: (-46h),” the recent 10-minute short included on the home video release of Evangelion 3.0+1.11. To celebrate (read: get more butts in seats), the folks behind all these …Read more »
Professional cosplayer Enako was recently on the Japanese TV variety show Honma Dekka!?, and it wouldn’t be Enako if she weren’t dressed up like a character with otaku ties. She decided to dress as Yor Forger from SPY x FAMILY, and you can see her …Read more »
When it comes to anime, one thing is undeniable. The opening and ending sequences are essential to the overall experience. Of course, some are better than others and that was clear this last anime season. Once you find your new favorite song, it lives in …Read more »
The long-awaited day is finally here! Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli Park has thrown open its door for its grand opening. So far three areas are open to the public: Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, and Dondoko Forest. Goro Miyazaki, Hayao’s son, was there for the …Read more »
Sumire Uesaka is the voice behind Lum in the new anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s classic Urusei Yatsura manga, and it certainly looks like she’s ready for the role. There’s no greater evidence for this than a recent photoshoot published in the pages of Weekly …Read more »
Two years ago, artist Big Lugg (Clay Dietz) reached out to voice actor Yuri Lowenthal about doing a NARUTO-themed hip hop album for charity. Lowenthal, the voice of Sasuke, was immediately intrigued, and Big Lugg asked if other cast members would also be interested. Lowenthal …Read more »
Today marks the birthday of Killua Zoldyck from Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter, and you won’t find many fans more dedicated than Mariya Ise, who voices Killua in the TV anime adaptation. To celebrate the character’s birthday, Ise showed off a cosplay she did way …Read more »
Enako has made her love of cosplaying into an actual (and well-funded) career, but where does she keep all her cosplay outfits? It turns out she has a warehouse full of them. This was revealed on the YouTube channel Business Drive. The whole video is …Read more »
It turns out Kanji Yamanouchi isn’t just the Ambassador and Consul General of Japan in New York – he’s also a rocker with knowledge of otaku culture. Ahead of Anime NYC, which starts tomorrow, he released a video of himself playing musical instruments for Demon …Read more »
Liyuu is a Chinese cosplayer and voice actor who is known for her work voicing Keke in the Love Live! Superstar!! anime and singing the opening theme song for Hatena☆Illusion. She recently appeared on the Anison Shinkyoku Cover Desho de show!! segment of the Douga, …Read more »
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