
Seikon no Qwaser II fans could be forgiven for thinking their purchase of the 2nd disc release had included an example of the better class of ero-anime – the contents certainly are almost indistinguishable from such, save for the lamentable absence of mosaics…
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One of moeblob overlord and K-ON! creator Kakifly’s first manga, a 2003 Leaf doujinshi, has been discovered and shows the rather stark difference a mere eight years can make to an artist’s skill (to say nothing of his bank balance).
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A new Rei Ayanami figure by Sentinel in a distinctly inviting pose has been announced, and is set to be released in November 2011.
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The 5th episode of Mayo Chiki! introduces a new character, Usami Masamune, fan of the adorable Subaru, and as might be expected she is having trouble keeping her clothes on…
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The latest goddess to make her appearance on 2ch provides a rather memorable and unique display (including a particularly astute grasp of the mysteries of “Aya Style“) whilst showing off just what it is which makes her a goddess…
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Good Smile Company have produced a new Meiko in Nendoroid form, demonstrating that even virtual idols fall prey to the evils of drink. She is however still able to sing energetically once sobered up and will be released in December 2011.
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- Author: Artefact
- Categories: Japan, News
- Date: Aug 6, 2011 05:22 JST
- Tags: 2ch, China, History, LDP, Marketing, Military, Otaku, Politics, Russia, Tokyo

Tokyo’s governor Shintaro Ishihara has taken a break from bashing manga to stress the need for Japan to become a military state and to develop its own nuclear arsenal, lest it be torn apart by wicked foreigners.
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Japan’s ever increasing population of doll fanciers are once again busy spreading their fancy by the simple expedient of posting photographs of them online and telling others they can have one for as little as $500.
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The spectacular self-destruction of “rampant” seiyuu Aya Hirano’s career has made the pages of top Japanese gossip rag Friday, which alleges her agency killed her musical career in order to punish her for having sex with her band.
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IdolMaster has finally aired the ever sought-after gratuitous bikini service episode, with the entire cast gamely showing off their bikinis (save Yayoi, who somehow manages sukumizu).
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- Author: Leon
- Categories: Games, News
- Date: Aug 5, 2011 07:35 JST
- Tags: Artbooks, Character Design, Oppai, PS3, PSP, RPG, Sega, Translation, Valkyria Chronicles

Fans of Valkyria Chronicles can now inspect in English the character and vehicle designs which made the franchise such a success (if a succession of PSP “sequels” can be considered as such), thanks to the recent publication of the Valkyria Chronicle Design Archive – replete with detailed treatment of each character’s swimwear…
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A teacher who attempted to kidnap a schoolgirl with the intent of assaulting her has been arrested after a police car chase through the streets of Tokyo.
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