

The denizens of 2ch’s VIP board have challenged themselves to turn a series of moe and not so moe images into the ASCII art (usually simply called “AA” in Japanese) so beloved of 2ch.
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The latest manga to fall into Hollywood’s clutches is Bleach, with Warner Brothers set to release its version of the interminable series in 2014.
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- Author: Leon
- Categories: Galleries, H, Japan
- Date: Mar 23, 2010 21:45 JST
- Tags: 2ch, Exhibitionism, Goddesses, Image Gallery, Paipan, Pantsu, Pettanko, Voyeurism

The latest goddess to descend upon 2ch is “KoroKoro,” a 20-year-old exhibitionist with a petite frame and tiny breasts, and a very smooth body; 2ch is naturally delighted and lavishes her with the scrutiny she desires.
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Final Fantasy XIII‘s charming heroine Vanille, its cute shota Hope (here cosplayed by a woman) and the improbably beautiful Lightning are given some impressive cosplay here, the cosplayers handling their complex outfits and unambiguously western features well.
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Some of the most egregious examples of failed attempts at fansubbing are collected below, demonstrating quality control is often not foremost in the minds of those attempting such translations…
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Virtual idol sensation Hatsune Miku receives a particularly lovely cosplay portrayal, by legendary cosplayer Kanda Midori:
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The recent Nipponbashi Street Fest 2010 provided many Kansai-area otaku a chance to celebrate their true colors in Osaka’s own version of Akihabara, an opportunity that can sometimes be quite rare for those living out of reach of Tokyo.
The metallic masses of itasha were one of the most visible signs of otaku presence, and a few dozen of the inspiring vehicles can be seen below…
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Microsoft’s belated disclosure of the space requirements for its innovative new Project Natal interface have struck many as being physically impractical for all but the large living room, with the controller demanding a “clear” space 4m (13 feet) deep.
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Funimation’s English release of top pantsu anime Strike Witches is all but here, with the DVD due at the end of the month. To commemorate the occasion, Funimation and Sankaku Complex are offering users the chance to get some free copies of the DVD.
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2ch has identified the head teacher of a middle school as being a wicked child pornography hoarding lolicon software pirate, after his personal details were leaked through a Winny induced viral infection. 2ch is currently attempting to ruin him based on this information.
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A gamer accused of cheating in a net café game of CounterStrike narrowly escaped death after irate players skewered his head on a knife.
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MoeHaku 2010, a Chiba-based event with a heavy emphasis on itasha, also played host to a wide variety of official cosplayers (technically “cosplay companions” as many were laid on by organisers), with the overall quality being high indeed.
The expected plethora of anime, Vocaloid and Touhou cosplayers are well in evidence, along with a few hidden surprises…
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