The Extroverted Otaku

Happy Dovahkiin Year!

2012-01-25T12:03:00.000+08:00

Happy Dragon Year, guys! Will be MIA for awhile as finals are coming (but I'll sporadically post stuff) but all the same, hope you have a great Chinese New Year!

The Colours of Kitamura Eri

2012-01-08T19:22:00.002+08:00

A 2ch user has shared a compilation of one of my favourite seiyuu, Kitamura Eri and her various colourful characters she has voiced over the length of her career.
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Comiket 81: Day 1 Summary

2011-12-30T17:19:00.001+08:00

It's that time of year again, where the entire otaku fandom and monarch arrive to participate in the this righteous and holy journey of purification to Tokyo Big Sight for one of the largest and most anticipated conventions of the year; Comiket 81.

This year, Comiket 81 Winter is taking place a day earlier, from 29th (Thurs) till 31st(Sat), unlike the usual Friday to Sunday modus operandi as the New Year is coming.

Wont be covering as much as I did last year, all viewable under the "comiket" tag, as I'm celebrating New Year in Penang at the moment, enjoying Asam Laksa with lots of Char Kuey Teow (and the netspeed here is unstable). Nonetheless, a summary of the event is the least I could do.

This might be my only post on CM81 as I'll be out most of the time visiting Penang, so see you guys in 2012!

Merry (Late) Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Fate/Prototype in Carnival Phantasm Season 3

2011-12-30T03:22:00.002+08:00

The upcoming slap-stick and mixed up universe of Carnival Phantasm Season 3 is set to include an original anime Fate/Prototype; a 12-minute look at the original draft of the Fate/Stay Night anime.
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Shirogane Naoto as Main Protagonist in "Persona 4" Spin-off Novel

2011-12-12T18:30:00.000+08:00

Prodigious young detective, Shirogane Naoto from PS2 and currently on-going anime, "Persona 4" will be featured as the main character in an upcoming novel.
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Happy 5th Anniversary, Nico Nico Douga!

2011-12-12T14:50:00.005+08:00

Today, on 12th December 2011, we celebrate Nico Nico Douga's 5th Anniversary!

AFA 2011 Report [Day 2: The Masses Amassed]

2011-12-12T01:23:00.000+08:00

It was Day 2 of Anime Festival Asia 2011 at Suntec City Convention Centre, and I'm stuck with a broken shoe, concert-hangover, and an unsatisfactory breakfast.

But truthfully, never felt better.

AFA 2011 Report [Day 1: MikuPa in Singapore]

2011-12-04T17:40:00.000+08:00

It's been almost a full month since the Anime Festival Asia 2011 took place in Suntec City Convention and Exhibition Halls, Singapore yet here I am, still having that fanboy festival fever. As my first and probably last visit to AFA, it was THE single greatest festival/convention I could have hoped to experience in my life (at this point). For the next few days, I'll be actively posting my reports after the break with a photo-by-photo chronicle of my trip to Singapore, so read on if you'd like to know my part of the adventure.
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5 Days Left...

2011-11-07T11:51:00.001+08:00

Been really inactive lately, as I've been busy preparing my body as an offering for my pilgrimage this Friday to Singapore.

As you can see, I'll be attending this year's AFA2011 on all 3 days (well, 2 days, 1 night actually). Should be good as AFA committee has rounded up a bunch of amazing artistes as always each year. Might be my first and very last time to attend AFA as other plans in the future will hinder me from attending next year, so it a definite must-go at this point, besides the Friday concert.

Will be flying early, and arriving on Friday itself. A friend has decided to accompany me, and we should be meeting sumore like-minded individuals and comrades in Singapore. Should be a blast before leaving on Sunday night.

See you guys there!

Time Machine Crashes into Radio Kaikan

2011-10-28T11:39:00.000+08:00

Early this morning, on 28th October, reports of an unidentified machine has crash landed into Radio Kaikan, Akihabara has been confirmed.

El Psy Congroo?

Lawson x Coca-Cola "iDOLM@STER" Campaign

2011-10-23T23:35:00.000+08:00

Continuing right after "A Certain Lawson Drink Campaign", iDOLM@STER is back again and this time collaborating, not only with nationwide konbini Lawson, but with Coca Cola as well, in the "Lawson x Coca Cola iDOLM@STER Campaign".
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Yuruyuri T-shirt, Disappearing Akari

2011-10-23T22:18:00.000+08:00

COSPA has released their lineup of Yuruyuri t-shirts and one particular item has caught the attention of the 2ch.
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Fate/TYPE-MOON Cafe

2011-10-18T18:14:00.000+08:00

While the onslaught of the Holy Grail War continues, Masters and Servants may rest up and seek refuge at the Good Smile Cafe, playing host as neutral-ground of the "Fate/TYPE-MOON Cafe" theme.
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Hanazawa Kana Card Gamer Debut

2011-10-17T21:52:00.002+08:00

On the first issue of Card Gamer magazine, aimed towards the news of card-related games and topics, have featured the lovely Hanazawa Kana on the cover page.
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Star Driver Cybody Popularity Ranking Begins

2011-10-10T18:35:00.002+08:00

The Official Star Driver Cybody Popularity Ranking begins!

TYPE-MOON & Kinchou Manjuu Collaboration

2011-10-10T18:35:00.001+08:00

During the Machi Asobi vol.7 anime event which took place at Tokushima, a very special type of confectionery was promoted: TYPE-MOON Manjuus.
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Taketatsu Ayana's Exercise Tips

2011-10-10T18:35:00.000+08:00

In the latest issue of monthly magazine "Seiyuu Grand Prix", the "Sports no Aki" column was taken over by Taketatsu Ayana and her exercising tips.
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Haganai in Shinjuku

2011-10-10T15:48:00.001+08:00

Advertisements featuring friend-less anime, "Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai" (Haganai), have been spotted at Shinjuku Station.

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A New Character in Persona 4(?)

2011-10-09T02:07:00.000+08:00

Persona 4: The Animation, an adaptation from the hit PS2 game, is set to receive a completely new character in the series?
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A Certain Lawson Drink Campaign

2011-10-09T00:46:00.001+08:00

The next anime to take over Lawson convenient stores would be "a certain" anime, soon to launch the;
"A Certain Drink Campaign" (とある飲料の販促活動).
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Old Couple Play with Anime Jigsaw Puzzles

2011-10-08T20:23:00.002+08:00

A special programme by "Nihon no Mikata!" highlighted an old couple's interesting hobby: anime jigsaw puzzles.
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Eroge Ita-bus in Kawasaki

2011-10-08T18:34:00.002+08:00

Another public transport has been given the "ita" service of fully wrapping a Kawasaki city bus in eroge
"Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai".
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Nisemonogatari Character Visual and Scans

2011-10-08T18:14:00.000+08:00

The latest monthly Newtype magazine reveals the character visuals of the upcoming sequel; Nisemonogatari.
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Fate/Zero Ita-bus at Machi ★ Asobi

2011-10-01T23:39:00.001+08:00

Awaiting to ferry people all over Tokushima is the one of a kind Fate/Zero ita-bus.

This ita-bus was made for the currently on-going event "Machi ★ Asobi" by anime production studio, ufotable, whom is also the studio behind the Fate prequel. The bus is fully covered with masters and their servants, along with a deformed version of the cast in a festival-themed background. Some of the interior are similar to the Fate/Zero tapestries draped at the Tokushima airport in my previous coverage of that.

This photo coverage includes the exterior, interior and the process of making the ita-bus.
Enjoy them, after the break.
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Fate/Zero Episode 1 Sneak Peek

2011-09-27T02:37:00.003+08:00

A small update from official website, which provided a few snippets from Episode 1 of the 4th Holy Grail War, Fate/Zero, due to air this October 2011.
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Fate/Zero Tokushima Awa Odori Festival Tapestires

2011-09-23T23:01:00.000+08:00

Spotted at Tokushima airport, these beautiful tapestries were draped to welcome visitors, while signalling the approaching and inevitable 4th Holy Grail War, due to begin this October 2011.

While we're on topic, I'd like to elaborate a little on the following characters in Fate/Zero, specifically on the Servants. As a history faggot, I find the concept of incorporating "Heroes of the Past" into celestial summoning to battle amongst themselves for dominance of the sacred Sangreal (Holy Grail) the epitome of my wildest fantasies realized in animation form.

Thus, its only just if I "spoil" a few details about the Servants, and their "True Name", the hero associated to their respective class. Of course, you could read this all up in the Type Moon Wikia thats available for all to view and edit, but my hands are itchy to write a condensed version (and I'm procastinating from my assignment deadline), so why not.
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VocaLawson Campaign Coming Soon

2011-09-07T08:43:00.001+08:00

Lawson, the official ota-konbini, has launched yet another campaign, this time a "Lawson x Vocaloid" collaboration to liberate every diehard fan's money from their wallets; the "VOCALAWSON" Campaign.
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[NyanType ムスメカ] Monthly Musume Mecha Vol.13 - 16

2011-09-05T08:12:00.001+08:00

"It's been a loooooong time." Keep forgetting to update myself with Monthly Mecha Musume from NyanType magazine. Anyway, a short summary (again);

Within the pages of Monthly NyanType Magazine, a new "Mecha Musume" (ムスメカ / musumeka) is illustrated every month in an intimidating design, fashioning cute girls with supersized-bulky-foreboding-heavy weaponry which are full of puns and references from their respective shows.

With that, lets continue.
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TYPE-MOON Cafe for Carnival Phantasm

2011-08-23T22:54:00.001+08:00

After the Madoka Magica Cafe madness, which kept extending itself due to overwhelming demand and popularity, has finally ended, the next theme hosted at the Good Smile Cafe will be the "Type-Moon Cafe for Carnival Phantasm" from the magical world of Type-Moon!
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The Hokago Tea Time Ita-Train

2011-08-22T16:11:00.000+08:00

Only a few more months till the premier of moeblob series, "K-ON The Movie" and fans are already treated to the ride of their life; The Hokago Tea Time Train.
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Persona 4 Special Interview

2011-08-13T23:59:00.002+08:00

During Day 1 of Comiket 80 2011, a small booklet about Persona 4 The Animation was handed out, which included an interview with the Director Kishi Seiji from Angel Beats! and Producer Adachi Kazuki from Persona -trinity soul.
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How to Make Your Own Mawaru Penguins

2011-08-10T12:20:00.000+08:00

Couple of days ago, I shared a post on how to make your own Penguindrum Hat in an active Mawaru Penguindrum thread from 2ch. Today, I'll be sharing how to make your very own Penguins #1, #2 and #3!
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How to Make Your Own Mysterious Penguin Drum Hat

2011-08-07T00:47:00.001+08:00

Followers of the Survival Strategy have proven themselves to be loyal to the Penguin Queen by replicating the Mysterious Penguin Hat in origami form, from stalking anime Mawaru Penguindrum.
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2ch Delighted Over Mizuki Nana's Exposed Thighs

2011-08-06T11:33:00.000+08:00

Top seiyuu idol Mizuki Nana has appeared on TV, delighting fans with her thigh and various angle exposures.
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Ano Hana Anaru & Tsuruko Exchange Hairstyle

2011-08-05T19:25:00.001+08:00

Cross dressing anime Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Shiranai, has fans wondering what if Tsuruko and Anaru switched hairstyles? Find out after the jump.
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Kamisama no Memochou Seiyuu Cosplays as Alice

2011-08-04T18:47:00.000+08:00

NEET detective, Yuuko Shionji, or better known as Alice, in another JC Staff show, Kamisama no Memochou has been cosplayed not by a professional, but by her very own seiyuu who voices her, Ogura Yui.
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Wonder Festival 2011 Summer Highlights

2011-08-01T09:36:00.005+08:00

Welcome to Wonder Festival 2011, the Summer edition, an event where top toy and figure manufacturers gather to display their latest works to the public, for your sake and wallet's worth.

Wonder Festival, biannually held during the Summer and Winter seasons in Chiba City, Japan, was held for the 14th time on July 24th, Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00 at Makuhari Messe, as droves of cosplayers, figure enthusiests and garage kit sculptors gathered to attend of of the most anticipated events of the year.

Below is a gallery of the latest figures, complete with price, release dates and other information! つ（＾∀＾）つ
Took me quite longer than expected as I'm not that free on weekdays, but its finally complied! Enjoy!

Makuhari Messe

Wonderful Hobby Life For You!

Good Smile Company 10th Anniversary
Puella Magi Madoka Madoka Corner

Madoka Corner
Homura Corner
Mami Corner
Sayaka Corner
Nendoroid Puchi
WF Exclusives
Good Smile Cafe

Cheerful Japan
Good Smile Ccompany Shanghai
BRS
Vocaloid
DOG DAYS
Fate Series
Hanasaku Iroha
Ikoku Meiro no Croisee
Ano Hana
Denpa Onna to Seishin Otoko
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes
BEATLESS
Guilty Crown
Fireball Charming
Disney
Steins;Gate
Bakemonogatari
Claris
Ore no Imouto
Toaru Series
Kobayashi Kamui

threeA
Muv-Luv
Berserk
Evangelion
se.kirara
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
Working!!
Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai
ToLoveRu
Amagami SS
Strike Witches
Soro no Otoshimona
Catherine
Shin Megami Tensei
Super Sonico
Anata no Shiranai Kangofu
Love Plus
Heavenly Warrior Sunred
Shinryaku! Ika Musume
Sonic the Hedgehog
Card Fight! Vanguard
Sengoku Basara
Tsuchibayashi Makoto Shinsengumi
Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt
Nendoroid Puchi
Freezing
Totori
Full Daemon Muramasa
Dynamic Change Getter Robo
Big O
Good Smile Racing

Alter

Kotobukiya

Megahouse

Persona 3
Bakemonogatari
Infinite Stratos
Durarara!!
Fate Series
Hyakka Ryouren
K-ON!
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
KOS-MOS
Strike Witches
Tales of Abyss
Valkyria Chronicles
Yosuga no Sora
Yumekui Merry
Starry★Sky
Guilty Gears

Ore no Imouto
Shining Series
Aiyoku no Eustia
Daiteikoku
Coming Soon
Hoi Hoi-san LEGACY
Muv-Luv
Hoshizora e Kakru Hashi
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
ToHeart
Little Busters!
Kudo Wafter
Toaru Series
Shinryaku! Ika Musume
Strike Witches
CLANNAD
Bishoujo Statue
Trading Figures
Star Wars

Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate
Yumekui Merry
THE iDOLM@STER
One Piece
Dororon Enma-kun
Occult Academy
Mobile Suit Gundam
Bleach
Code Geass
Gintama
Full Metal Alchemist
Rurouni Kenshin
Trading Figures
Coming Soon

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Tiger & Bunny Porno?

2011-07-12T23:53:00.000+08:00

First things first: I'm not gay.
Secondly, I'm not gay.

It been a VERY long while since I last posted anything and voila, here's something :D
I just happen to have stumbled on this dangerous thread.
Further explicit images after the break. You've been warned.

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Season 2 Title Decided; "WORKING'!!"

2011-06-27T02:49:00.000+08:00

The 2nd season title for family-restaurant-crossdressing anime has been decided; WORKING'!!

Persona 4 The Animation, The PV Connection

2011-06-25T19:20:00.001+08:00

Atlus has just released the 9th PV of upcoming game-based anime, Persona 4.

So, what's with the number of PVs? Find out, after the jump.
_{*note; possible spoilers ahead.}
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Lawson Wars: IdolM@ster Fest "Coming Soon"

2011-06-25T16:23:00.004+08:00

The next series to advertise at nationwide konbini, Lawson; The IdolM@ster.

The IdolM@ster will be campaigning at Lawson outlets from July 19th till August 15th with the usual edible goodies, ranging from exclusive Lawson bundles to official merchandises and much more, to be later viewed at the official website when the campaign starts, a similar modus operandi used during the Madoka and K-ON!! campaign.
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Carnival Phantasm PV, OP and Character Introduction

2011-06-25T15:15:00.000+08:00

”Let the Carnival begin!”

Reservations are now open for the release of Type-Moon's latest work, Carnival Phantasm!
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Kano Yasuhiro's New Manga; Kagami no Kuni no Harisugawa!

2011-06-25T14:39:00.000+08:00

Weekly Shounen Jump has announced the return of one of my all time favourite mangaka, Kano Yasuhiro! with his latest work, Kagami no Kuni no Harisugawa.
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Ano Hana Seiyuu Photography

2011-06-21T23:55:00.001+08:00

"Now, with overlapping feelings"

A photo shoot of the seiyuu from drama filled anime Ano Hana was recently released.

Seiyuu from left to right;

Hayami Saori (Haqua "World God Only Knows")
Sakurai Takahiro (Masakaki "C")
Kayano Ai (Tachibana Isana "Yumekui Merry")
Irino Miyu (Niwa Makoto "Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko")
Tomatsu Harukaaaaaaaaa! (Mysu "C")
Kondou Takayuki (Hanadate Takatoshi, "Otoma Youkai Zakuro")

PS: And it seems it seems I'll have to take a break from posting any long articles, specifically from my monthly "Seiyuu Comparison" section. I just can't find the time to sit down and write a good long article like before these days without worrying about deadlines. Sorry to all regular readers who may have looked forward to this column (does not apply to event coverages. will try my best to cover those).

Puella Magi Madoka ★ Magica Cafe

2011-06-20T21:29:00.000+08:00

UPDATE 5 (6/20): A special "Kyuubee Contract Set" meal has been introduced, attracting over 200 customers! with new coaster designs, all at the Latest Update section.

UPDATE 4 (6/20): The sudden invasion of fujoshi, leaving behind a trail of incredible fan art, viewable at the Latest Update.

UPDATE 3 (6/20): One of GSC's staff went around the cafe taking photos of the latest merchandises, including figma Kaname Madoka, the Cheerful Japan Nendoroids and charity products! See them all at Latest Update section.

UPDATE 2 (5/18): A huge plush doll of Charlotte the Witch has been set up in the cafe!
New section created for new content added to the cafe over the following weeks/months; Latest Update

UPDATE 1 (5/17): Nendoroid Gumako: Support ver has been added to the cafe!
She will be on display together with Nendoroid Kaname Madoka!

The Good Smile Cafe invites you into the world of magical girls and witches, with their latest cafe theme, the Puella Magi Madoka ★ Magica Cafe, from May 3rd to July 18th.

From the mahou-shoujo-massacre anime, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the Good Smile Cafe has turned into a portal to a magical dimension, where tons of decorations and merchandises plastered and littered everywhere within the cafe, from tables to shelves and even the toilet.

Come immerse yourself into the world of magic here in Chiba, where you might just dine with Kyuubee!
Who wouldn't want to dine with the great Incubator?!
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Anime Map by Japan National Tourism Organization

2011-06-20T02:50:00.001+08:00

To promote the insurgency of more international visitors, the Japan National Tourism Organization has turned towards the brave global demography, hopefully willing to endure the rumours of nationwide radiation that has driven away most of Japan's visitors and anything that stands in their way; the otaku population.
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1/1 Scale Akemi Homura Time Shield

2011-06-19T23:45:00.000+08:00

The zealous followers of the Madoka Church has turned it a notch higher, by creating a 1/1 scale replica of their Messenger's shield, Akemi Homura.
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"Infinite" Xperia Phone Case

2011-06-19T23:25:00.000+08:00

Feast your eyes on the latest phone casing by anime accessory company Toypla, Infinite Xperia.
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Lawson Wars: 'The Madoka Chapter' Coming Soon

2011-06-15T09:20:00.001+08:00

A battle of epic proportions is about to unfold on June 21st, with the expected arrival of Madoka Magica spoils on the sacred battlefield; Lawson.
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Ano Hana Nendoroids Spotted

2011-06-14T00:37:00.000+08:00

Custom Nendoroids Anjou Naruko, Honma Meiko and Tsurumi Chiriko have been conceived by an avid fan of drama anime Ano Hana.
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Louise Delivers Pizza in Birthday Suit

2011-06-06T01:10:00.000+08:00

Lousie, from magical anime "Zero no Tsukaima" has been spotted on the streets delivering pizzas stark-naked.
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Haruhi Wishes Will Grant Season 3?

2011-06-06T00:56:00.001+08:00

The official Haruhi website has gathered a total of 15,498 "negai" or wishes, leading to a Haruhi-related announcement which will be released on Tanabata (July 7).

Guess the rumors weren't joking when they kept mentioning a possible 3rd season.

Another season of appeasing the gods and epic facepalms from our one and only-main-human-character-whose-only-damned-name-is-a-nickname, Kyon.
God, is so in his heaven about now...

TV Show Eats Mio, Bashes Otaku Dance Troupe

2011-06-02T02:33:00.002+08:00

Star ★ Draft, a variety show currently airing on Nippon Television, has welcomed a few "otakus" to their show and publicly shames them.

Now, its been awhile since I've watched any reality, talent or variety shows currently airing on Japanese cable (except Downtown for a good laugh), but I had no idea public bashing had become this open for slangs and slurs to even be uttered by the guest commentators (Okay, so it was pretty rampant to begin with but is that how you treat guests?).

For a good part of the show, bashing from the critics was disgustingly brutal and heavy. Many (rude) comeback remarks were exchanged mostly from the panel of 7 seated guests and it was clearly a "talk-down" session meant to silenced the "lambs". You can see the hostility for yourselves at the video link below.

The group were asked from things that they hold dear, such as K-ON!, Madoka and Toyosaki Aki being mentioned, to "Akiba News" which criticized their "Akiba" fashion from Tote Bags to merchandises.

At one point, one of the guest commentators asked to view the figure and started kissing it before shoving a figure of Mio into his mouth, not before rinsing his mouth with a Ritsu plushie doll and PSP.

As one 2channer said, "Welcome to public execution..."

Dakaremakura - The Dakimakura That Hugs You

2011-05-31T23:27:00.001+08:00

Introducing a dakimakura that hugs you back; The "Embracing Pillow".

GT300 Fuji Speedway 2011 Qualifying and Raceday

2011-05-30T02:20:00.000+08:00

Held on April 30th and May 1st, the GT300 had stopped by the good old Mt.Fuji for Round 2 for this leg of the race. As my report will be heavily biased towards covering team GSR due to my nature as a fan of the diva and customer of GSC, do forgive me if I do not highlight the other teams that much.

As I previously mentioned in the history of GSR Studie & Team UKYO, the backdrop gave a hint as to the teams next circuit, the Fuji Speedway in Oyama. The circuit, if you have seen it, has only a few tight corners with the major speedway being the famously long stretch also known for holding drag races.
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Super "Super Stream" Taikyu Series

2011-05-29T23:47:00.000+08:00

With the acceptance of itashas in professional racing sports, such as the GT300 Series, it's the
Super Taikyu Series's turn to have an itasha join the grid, "Infinite" style.
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Guess It?!

2011-05-28T23:57:00.000+08:00

Can you guess what is this?

Try guessing as hard as possible before scrolling for the answer below.
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Capturing God Austin

2011-05-28T23:40:00.000+08:00

Yeah, Baby, just in case you haven't realised it by now....

figma Kamijou Touma, Beach Queens Madoka

2011-05-23T18:49:00.000+08:00

Make way for the figma of professional Illusion Breaker from magic-and-science anime To aru Majutsu no Index, Kamijou Touma.
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Custom "Nendoroid NEW Rinko"

2011-05-23T01:16:00.000+08:00

A diehard fan of popular virtual-girlfriend-game, Love Plus has customized himself a fan-made Nendoroid Kobayakawa Rinko.
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What If Hollywood Did "Tiger & Bunny"...

2011-05-21T02:50:00.000+08:00

2ch has made a list of possible actors/actresses that would suit the cast of superhero anime TIGER & BUNNY if it gets the Hollywood treatment.

The following comparisons are eerily perfect castings, especially Antonio Bison OTL ;
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Official K-ON!! Dakimakura

2011-05-21T02:32:00.000+08:00

To keeping you company during those cold (and lonely) nights, KyoAni has announced another dakimakura for you!
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Ano Hana "Best Fashion Poll", Yukiatsu Takes the Lead?

2011-05-21T02:21:00.000+08:00

Childhood anime Ano Hana has launched a "Best Coordinate Contest" to determine which fashion coordination suits each character the most.
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Sphere on Friday

2011-05-21T02:03:00.002+08:00

J-pop and seiyuu idol unit, Sphere has appeared on the front cover of the weekly pictorial magazine, Friday.

More featured scans after the time-jump
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Bunny

2011-05-21T01:17:00.001+08:00

Crouching Tiger and Hidden Bunny are somewhere in this image. Search for them!
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Ano Hana x Pasela Collaboration

2011-05-19T02:53:00.000+08:00

Karaoke chain Pasela will be collaborating with cross-dressing-mouthful-anime Ano Hana on a special menu.
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The Many Hairstyles of Toyosaki Aki

2011-05-18T15:13:00.000+08:00

A nice compilation of "Aki Style", consisting of different hairstyles Toyosaki Aki has been seen sporting.
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The Many Faces of Sugata

2011-05-17T22:26:00.000+08:00

There's an interesting thread going on in 2ch, consisting of parodies with Sugata Shindou from apprivoise-ing anime Star Driver. It seems Sugata's sharp eyes and blue hair struck 2ch as pretty amusing, with various angles of his face plastered on various characters. Pretty amusing indeed ^^"

Viewers discretion is advised lol.
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Homura's Room Spotted

2011-05-15T19:31:00.001+08:00

The room of Akemi Homura, known for her time travelling ability and obsession with Kaname Madoka, was spotted among 2ch users.
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GSR&Studie with TeamUKYO

2011-05-15T18:47:00.000+08:00

The latest addition to the SuperGT300 Series is team, GSR&Studie with TeamUKYO, a rare joint collaboration between 3 factions; Good Smile Racing, Studie and Team UKYO.

Let's take a look at how this 3-way collaboration came about.

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Popura Gets A Face Lift

2011-05-11T15:43:00.002+08:00

2ch finds the design of Popura from Working!! in a recent magazine looking a little off, and I have to agree with them.
Luckily, the power of image editing software has restored Popura back to herself.....I think.
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Lawson x K-ON!! Round 2

2011-05-11T15:28:00.000+08:00

Lawson and K-ON!! has teamed up together again for Round 2 at feeding on your wallets while you shop for K-ON!! merchandises. Sounds like the perfect ~~keikaku~~ ~~plan~~ ~~trap~~ deal.
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Mami'd Cosplay at Its Best

2011-05-11T14:01:00.001+08:00

Perfect cosplay of Mami getting the short end by Charlotte. Me guess this was at the recent Touhou event.
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Fate / Zero PV Trailer

2011-05-09T21:00:00.000+08:00

The trailer for upcoming Type-Moon anime, Fate / Zero, has been added to their official website.
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[NyanType ムスメカ] Monthly Musume Mecha Vol 12

2011-05-06T03:39:00.001+08:00

Within the pages of Monthly NyanType Magazine, a new "Mecha Musume" (ムスメカ / musumeka) is illustrated every month with an intimidating design, fashioning cute girls with supersized-bulky-foreboding-heavy weaponry which are full of puns and references from their respective shows.

Which brings us to the latest Volume 19 of NyanType magazine, with MusuMecha No.12, Victorica de Blois from mystery-filled and detective anime, GOSICK.
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Madoka Magica Vol.1 Sells 53,000

2011-05-06T03:39:00.000+08:00

Its official. Madoka Magica joins the top 3 animes with the "Highest number of units sold for Vol.1", with 53,000 copies sold in a week.
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Index Library Card

2011-05-06T03:38:00.001+08:00

Interesting library card by magic and science-based anime series, To Aru Majutsu no Index II.

I'd like a wallpaper of this, please.

Evangelion 1.09 "You are (not) Fashionable"

2011-05-06T03:38:00.000+08:00

Pilots of NERV have been spotted in fashionably modern wear at a local clothing store.
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"My Childhood Friend Can't Be This Cute" Portable

2011-05-04T13:52:00.001+08:00

Ore no Osananajimi ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai - Portable

An Infinite Stratos x OreImo custom cover for the Infinite Stratos series, if there was ever one in development.

Very cute, especially.........everyone ^^

Fate/Zero & Carnival Phantasm PV Images

2011-05-04T11:43:00.001+08:00

Type-Moon has revealed the PV of their latest works, the soon-to-be anime Fate/Zero and mixed universe Carnival Phantasm. The PV was released at Machi★Asobi Event earlier this week.
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Seiyuu Comparisons - Spring 2011 (#16)

2011-05-03T20:08:00.512+08:00

I just had to make this motivator. Couldn't help myself xD

Oh lookie, its freaking May already and OMGFORGOTTOPOSTTHISINAPRIL OTL
Comparison 16 was meant for the previous month but been too busy with posting other relevant news that might have caught your attention back in April.
Well, better late than never...

Welcome cherry-blossoms, sake, hay fever, masked people and melted snowmen to Spring!
And what better way to kick start the pollen month than to have a great lineup of shows!

And when I say "great", I mean "great number of shows", like getting cramped in a tiny closet with 3 beautiful girls while sinfully feeling their every shape in detail, further immortalised and memorised with the touch of your sweaty hands as you count your blessings to be alive at this great era and hope it could last forever.

Don't mind the previous statement, my "youth" was acting up again. Must be Spring ( ´∀`)
(cookies if you know which manga I was talking about)

Onto more important matters, Spring is ridiculously huge, as I'm following about 30 series, with around 260+ characters, not to mention a few dozen OVA/OAD/movies within the next three months. Hope I can keep watching all of them when I continue my studies later this month (still studying at the moment for external certificates but irrelevant).

Also, it's currently Golden Week at the moment in the great homeland, with many companies/shops/schools closing for the week, which gives me plenty of time to read up on older news that might have slipped my eyes. Thankfully, I recently received a notification that my shipment had just left the building before the retailers closed shop until the next working day, April 6th (Fri), then next week Monday. Unfortunately, Nendo Kuroneko is still stuck, so I'll just have to be patient and hope it'll be sent as soon as possible.

Also, if you've been following me for the last few months, you might have noticed a change of post topics, as its now less about me and more about anything and everything else, as I share news about this viral sub-culture of Japan. Hope you like this new twist and I'm gonna be following this pattern, from covering exhibitions to collaboration news to interesting stuff from Japanese forums.

Zero-chan has been behind the scenes, so I'll have to give him some news to post too. Also added an email notification function on the right bar, next to the other subscribe functions, if you'd rather instead of my RSS feed or twitter. Chat me up on twitter anytime if you'd like ^^

To the great and youthful season, Happy Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day and Children's Day~!

Seiyuu Comparisons

<<<<<(#15)

[Uchiyama Kouki]

Yoga, Kimimaro Orimura, Ichika

Firstly, I think this show is awesome. Love the acquisition terms from flations to invest and more importantly, money!
Secondly, they picked the right seiyuu for the protagonist.

[Tomatsu Haruka]

Mashu Naruko Anaru

Cute little Asset.
I wonder if Assets can evolve or innovate?

[Hosomi, Daisuke]

Mikuni, Souichirou Genkishi

I sooooooooo want that card.
So I can get the money, THE MONEY, without selling my ~~soul~~ future
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"One Piece Dome Tour" Exhibition

2011-05-03T01:57:00.000+08:00

Docking at a dome near you!

Welcome pirates and landlubbers, to the greatest One Piece exhibition in history; the "One Piece Dome Tour"!

UPDATE: Tokyo Exhibition Day images added.
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Madoka ★ Magica Cafe Opens Tomorrow

2011-05-02T19:42:00.002+08:00

Tomorrow on Constitution Day, the "Puella Magi Madoka ★ Magica Cafe" is ready for the grand unveiling!

UPDATED: The cafe is open!

UPDATED: Sneak peek picture of cafe interior added.
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Sengoku KFC Colonel

2011-05-02T00:43:00.000+08:00

If you are in Tokyo or anywhere in Japan at the moment, you might have noticed the local KFC outlets has equipped Mr.Sanders all the necessary armor to defend against the mad lunch crowds.
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Super GT300 Series Character War 2011

2011-05-01T03:01:00.000+08:00

The GT300 Series 2011 has been collaborating with quite a few characters this year, turning it into an all out character-war as mascots for their respective teams. We'll take a look at some of these character teams currently racing this season.
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Kyuubee Dakimakura

2011-04-30T03:24:00.001+08:00

From mahou shoujo massacre anime, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, comes a seemingly disturbing custom merchandise from the denizens of Entropy; Kyuubee Dakimakura.

Viewer discretion is advised, mosaic filter has been engaged.
Read on to turn off safety measures; YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.
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Kyuubee Marshmallow

2011-04-30T00:12:00.000+08:00

Title pretty much explains it; Kyuu-mallows are now available to sink your teeth in or to roast in the fires of hell.

I like mine charred tho :3

Persona 4 Glasses For Sale

2011-04-29T10:49:00.000+08:00

In the world of Megami Tensei comes the special "defogging" glasses from recent green-lit anime, Persona 4.
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Akemi Homura's Weapon Gallery

2011-04-26T23:11:00.001+08:00

Time travelling and gun-wielding Puella Magi, Akemi Homura has utilized some of the most destructive weapons created by man. 2ch gathers and compiles a list of all her armaments in the series;
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「Ika Musume x Ferrari」Ita-Ferrari

2011-04-26T21:39:00.003+08:00

A mutual collaboration between Ika Musume and LMP Motorsports has been formed and set to dominate the speedways of the GT300 Series 2011.
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Haruhi x HANKOOK

2011-04-26T20:05:00.001+08:00

An unexpected collaboration between fickle god-like highschooler, Suzumiya Haruhi and racing team HANKOOK has been made.
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Lucky Star BD-BOX Contents Revealed

2011-04-26T20:04:00.000+08:00

The long awaited Lucky Star BD-BOX has recently revealed its content art and it looks FABULOUS~!
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"Rolling Through the Bay" Toothpick Masterpiece

2011-04-26T18:39:00.000+08:00

A rare feature of western art on a Japanese forum has caught 2ch's attention on the world's largest functioning toothpick sculpture, Rolling Through the Bay.
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Leaked Copy of Madoka Magica BD Spotted

2011-04-26T12:45:00.001+08:00

Today is the 26th, less than 12 hours away from the official release of Vol.1 BD Puella Magi Madoka Magica, yet someone has managed to get an early / leaked copy before the official date, 27th.

UPDATED: Booklet images added.
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One Piece GPS

2011-04-26T00:29:00.001+08:00

Dinos Japan has announced its first One Piece PND (GPS) to the market.

Custom Nendoroid Akemi Homura Spotted

2011-04-24T10:58:00.000+08:00

*Homu homu*

"Madoka ★ Magica Cafe" Opening Soon

2011-04-22T13:51:00.004+08:00

A new theme has been decided: the Mahou Shoujo Madoka ★ Magica Cafe!

UPDATE: The cafe is open!

UPDATE: figma Kaname Madoka image added as part of the goods that might go on display during the new theme.

Nendoroid Generations: The Game

2011-04-21T12:39:00.002+08:00

Super Deformation Formation!

As most of you are aware, the Nendoroid series will be going digital onto a PSP platform sometime soon, titled Nendoroid Generations (ねんどろいどじぇねれーしょん). This is the result of a collaboration with Namco Bandai and Good Smile Company, announced as a project at GSC's 10th Anniversary party which had JAM Project rocking the house ^^.
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Nendoroid Gotou Imouto Spotted

2011-04-21T01:44:00.002+08:00

Doesn't she look familiar?

A custom "Nendoroid Gotou Imouto", the younger sister of Kuroneko (or Gotou Ruri) has been given the custom treatment and the detailing is incredible.
She even comes with her plush toy! Such dedication and fandom from a 2ch user ^^
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Have a Break, Have a Kyouko

2011-04-21T01:34:00.002+08:00

Care for some magical Kyouko Kit Kat?