Now that the long-running MythBusters has come to an end, former co-host Adam Savage has a bit more time on his hands, and has wisely decided to use it for – what else? – cosplay. The special effects designer recently gave a TED Talk in …Read more »
Karina Antigua Photography Cosplayers often spend hundreds of hours making their cosplays or putting in long hours working toward the money to commission cosplays. Outside of going to a convention and showing off your work live, having your cosplay beautifully photographed can preserve it forever. …Read more »
Several of the most popular anime in recent years are courtesy of Aniplex producer Shinichiro Kashiwada, who helped bring Puella Magi Madoka Magica , both installments of Sword Art Online and Oreimo , The Irregular at Magic High School , and more to fruition. We …Read more »
Monster Musume fans can look forward to meeting series creator OKAYADO, who will be attending this year's Anime Expo as a special guest. The main item on the creator's agenda is a spotlight panel on Saturday, July 2, hosted by digital manga/light novel platform BookWalker …Read more »
Pixiv Zingaro, the Tokyo gallery co-run by art-sharing site Pixiv and pop artist Takashi Murakami, has been the sight of many anime and manga-based exhibitions since it opened up in otaku paradise Nakano Broadway a few years back. The latest, which runs from May 12 …Read more »
Hello, Otaku USA readers! This is Yunamo Ayakawa. How is your otaku life? My otaku life is getting messy…. I have too many cosplay costumes and they pile up and overflow in the closet. Well, here is a special report on the 2015 World Cosplay …Read more »
Hello, fellow otaku! It’s that time of year again for convention season—the 8-10 months of the year where every weekend is filled with a comic or anime convention somewhere. So how do you prepare for your year of convention going? Here are some tips to …Read more »
We take great pride in our guest list this weekend at the Anime Fan Fest, and we're even prouder that we can offer FREE autographs sessions with our guests. And luckily most of our guest will be available multiple times over the weekend. Here are …Read more »
When you're registering for Otaku USA 's Anime Fan Fest don't forget to pick up your VIP Party Pass! Come out and party with our guests Friday May 6th at the DoubleTree Somerset Hotel attached to the Garden State Exhibit Center. The party starts at …Read more »
Cosplayer and Otaku USA writer Ani-Mia will be joining us for the Anime Fan Fest - May 6-8 at Somerset, New Jersey's Garden State Exhibit Center. One of the most popular cosplayers in the world, she will be appearing in our Cosplay Corner all weekend …Read more »
When I was in high school, my guidance counselor suggested I major in something I was passionate about, rather than go for a “safe” degree. New Jersey cosplayer Cori “Lady” Main took that advice one step further, it seems, and actually created a degree based …Read more »
Otaku USA Magazine 's Anime Fan Fest New Jersey is proud to be a part of the Robotech 30th Anniversary Tour! ROBOTECH is considered one of the seminal series that brought modern anime to the United States and AFFNJ is extremely pleased to have President …Read more »
Are you planning on getting a hotel room for Otaku USA's Anime Fan Fest? Be sure to act fast if you want to get our convention discount at our official hotel the Doubletree. You need to book your room by Friday April 15th if you …Read more »
Another amazing guest! Voice Actor Tara Jayne Sands is coming to Otaku USA Magazine 's Anime Fan Fest ! (Saturday 5/7 ONLY!) Tara will be on hand for a Pokemon panel, as well as, a FREE 3 hour autograph signing for fans. Tara's versatile voice …Read more »
Bad news for Girls und Panzer die Kosplayers. Kami-Oka Elementary School, a real-life Meiji-period school used as a location in Girls und Panzer der Film , has banned cosplay on the premises following some bad behavior on the part of Girls und Panzer fans. The …Read more »
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Ani-Mia
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