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WHF 18 by Moeyo

Intrepid soujourners to the final World Hobby Festival Ariake 18 figure fest are starting to bring back their fine photographs. Akibahobby here, Moeyo here. Even more here. Some fine casting on display. Sure to be more reports later, but I think there is only so much to report… I am still curious as to why they cancelled it? Poor numbers seem likely, although I am reminded of Gainax’s remarks on dojinshi and garage kits. Update: As expected, Heisei Democracy has some excellent coverage here and here, and more in the works.

  • w334b00 commented on December 22, 2010 16:41

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Soft Eyed ToHeart2 Figure

Soft Eyed Maid, by AkibaHobby

New ToHeart2 maid figure – but with soft breasts. There have been a few attempts at this sort of thing but it still seems to be considered a gimmick. Perhaps figure touching is not such a mainstream pastime amongst otaku? Or maybe there is some other reason? Reported on AkibaHobby.

  • Firetribe commented on August 14, 2009 10:12

    Maybe they are fearful of her breasts popping.^^... More

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An unauthorised dojinshi featuring Gainax anime これが私の御主人様, by 偽MIDI泥の会

This is an extremely interesting interview with top anime studio Gainax’s copyright head 神村靖宏/Yasuhiro Kamimura, in which he explains how Gainax grew out of the dojinshi scene, and how it currently views dojinshi, garage kits and the like.

Interesting to see such views straight from the person concerned rather than some PR type, although I think he definitely falls into the “old media” camp, however relatively enlightened his views on dojinshi may be. I provide a summary translation of the interview (actually, it is almost complete) – original article by ITmedia here.

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  • Anonymous commented on February 10, 2013 09:02

    The circle Nana / Shinagawa Kaoruko comes to mind...as revealed in the court case (tax evasion) she made a few million dollars(!) in just a few years. Still, there was no talk of copyright violation,... More

  • Anonymous commented on May 13, 2010 05:34

    that pic is from NiseMIDIdoronokai's He is my Master Nakaba 2 :3... More

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Otaku in China – No Fake Figures?

Alter

There is a very interesting and detailed article on the figure and otaku scene in China (specifically Shanghai), as well as how Japanese companies operate there, over at Nikkei (onerous registration required to read it all), brought to my attention via foo-bar-baz. The interview with Alter’s China office is especially interesting. Surprisingly, it is not a market completely awash with fakes, and seems to be growing healthily. I provide a summary translation below for your information and enjoyment.

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  • Anonymous commented on January 18, 2013 14:02

    I wonder what cultivated pedophiles and perverts 100 years ago - 500 years ago - 1000 years ago. Or are you so narrow minded that you believe that there is ANYTHING new about the... More

  • Anonymous commented on May 16, 2010 08:15

    Anime like Code Geass and others with a lot lolis and harem will only cultivate otaku world dominators, pedophiles and perverts. Chinese parents just won't accept that.... More

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Mizugi Nagato – the new Nekomimi Nagato?

Mizugi Nagato, photo by Akibahobby

The newly released, and admittedly captivating, swimsuit Nagato by Alter is causing a storm of appreciation already, particularly for the perfectly executed crease. It seems set to dethrone the prized nekomimi Nagato in short order. More detail is to be had here. “The crease under her left breast is fiendish”, indeed. I certainly also can’t help but agree with the comment that the choice of sports swimwear represents a welcome deviation from the typical bikinis and school mizugi.

  • Anonymous commented on October 2, 2009 18:20

    That IS an excellent figurine.... More

  • BeeWhyOhBee commented on April 28, 2009 02:30

    i liek butt... More

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Lion Saber Figure

Lion Saber

Via the erstwhile Akibablog. I couldn’t resist posting this Lion Saber figure to go with my previous comment on the striking cover of Fate Tiger Colosseum; as well as puchi Fate characters of all forms, there are a variety of figures photographed there which display careful attention to anatomical detail; pictures were taken at Wonder Festival 2008. Is there a version of Fate which will not be made into a figure?

  • Anonymous commented on September 26, 2009 15:53

    Gao.... More

  • sp1r1tfall commented on April 30, 2009 03:03

    eee soOo cute!!! =3... More

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Yodobashi Camera Akiba Megastore

Yodobashi Akiba

I had another look around Yodobashi Camera’s flagship megastore in Akihabara recently. It certainly has a excellent selection, and the store itself is very nice, but pricewise it is beaten heartily by Amazon, and any serious seller with Kakaku.com or Rakuten (although these two really require a Japanese bank account to get the best deals).

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  • Anonymous commented on March 4, 2014 16:50

    To those who have been :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnJc5f9wGuA... More

  • Anonymous commented on September 21, 2010 03:17

    I like yodobashi more, since there is a store closer to my relative's house in Kawasaki. I think their prices on Gunpla is not that bad, compared to some other stores...... More

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