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Web anime series Butt Detective made quite a buzz (er, toot?) when it was first announced, so we figured you guys might want to check in on what the butt-shaped P.I. has been up to. The latest butt-related development is a video that promotes both …Read more »
As fans of Mr. Osomatsu know, one of the Matsuno brothers’ favorite activities is going to the public bath. Now at an arcade in Tokyo, you can join them. In virtual reality, that is. “Osomatsu-san VR,” which opened to the public December 7, is the …Read more »
It’s been a little over 20 years since the Pokémon TV anime first premiered in Japan, with the first episode airing on April 1, 1997. Flash forward to November 2017 and, believe it or not, it’s about to hit the big 1000. The episode airs …Read more »
It's time for another look at one of the Fairy Tail stage play cast members in costume. Following up on the recent visual for Erza Scarlet is a peek at Misaki Momose as Wendy Marvell via the play's official website . The Fairy Tail play …Read more »
A stage play based on the popular manga and anime Fairy Tail hits Tokyo this April, and photos of the cast in costume have been slowly dribbling their way out. The latest reveal is actress Minami Tsukui all dressed up as Erza Scarlet. Minami Tsukui, …Read more »
This is part 2 of a feature originally run in the April 2009 issue of Otaku USA Magazine , showcasing a variety of (sometimes contrary) opinions on moe from our international contributors. The issue has been out of print and out of stock for years, …Read more »
Following up on the full visual of 25-year-old actor Shuto Miyazaki in costume as protagonist Natsu Dragneel, the official website for the Live Fantasy Fairy Tail stage play posted a visual of Gray Fullbuster. 21-year-old actor Atsushi Shiramata—a member of Watanabe Entertainment actor group D2 …Read more »
I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for anime that focus on the unique personality of real-life settings—shows like Tsuritama (set on the island of Enoshima), The Eccentric Family (set in Kyoto), and Durarara (set in Ikebukuro in Tokyo). Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha (2014) …Read more »
Created by Eiji Tsuburaya, the man responsible for bringing the original Godzilla to life, Ultraman has become a Japanese sci-fi staple after the first entry of the series, Ultraman , aired in Japan in 1966. The weekly monster show was a spin-off of the highly popular …Read more »
Most people know Durarara!! from its anime incarnation, which adapts the light novel series written by Ryohgo Narita and illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda. The anime returned recently, giving us the perfect opportunity to feature it in the latest issue of Otaku USA magazine . Beyond …Read more »
Hello, Otaku USA readers! This is Yunmao Ayakawa. Have you ever been deeply influenced by anime characters? I think anime characters are so powerful they can possibly change our lives. For instance, I used to do kendo because of Ruronin Kenshin . I believe that …Read more »
Way back in the April 2009 issue of Otaku USA Magazine , we ran this multi-part feature presenting a variety of opinions on moe from our international contributors. The issue has been out of print and out of stock for years, so we thought it …Read more »
As Americans who dig Japanese animation, do you ever wonder what kind of American animation catches on in Japan? While Disney releases like Frozen and Big Hero 6 rule the big screen, lately the Cartoon Network series Adventure Time seems to be doing well with …Read more »
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto’s Evangelion manga finally ended earlier this year, and the 14th and final volume hit bookstores in Japan just a few days ago. So why not celebrate with some Eva -themed sneakers? We’ve already talked about stuff like those amazing Jojo’s sneakers , and …Read more »
Today's oddball collaboration of note comes from none other than Sanrio's iconic mascot Hello Kitty. Forget all those debates about what she is or isn't, because this cat is getting ready to step onto the streets of Ikebukuro in a collaboration with the new Durarara!! …Read more »
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