

Magical puella fans have been marvelling at the rather striking design of two new Puella Magi Madoka Magica ita-scooters, in particular the one bearing the likeness of lovable akuma QB…
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- Author: Artefact
- Categories: Anime, News
- Date: Oct 15, 2012 16:21 JST
- Tags: Aeroplanes, Chiba, Cosplay, Events, Itasha, JSDF, Military, Moe, Video Gallery



Fans of cute girls and military hardware alike have been delighted by the recent display of base mascot Akane Kisarazu and her ita-Cobra attack helicopter as part of Camp Kisarazu’s 40th air festival.
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The pathos of one of the victims of the latest typhoon to molest Japan has struck both itasha and Clannad fans alike.
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Toyota’s latest desperate marketing tactic is a Gundam-themed Auris, perfect for would-be Char Aznable Gundam fans, or those who merely want a rather stylishly designed ride…
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An otaku operated excavator (otherwise referred to as a backhoe or JCB) sexily embalzoned with Sheryl and Ranka is being hailed as perhaps the world’s first ita-earth mover…
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Miku fans are rejoicing with the news that her BMW sped to victory yet again at the latest Super GT GT300, with second place taken up by Evangelion’s car. Meanwhile, Ika Musume was not having a good day and only placed 17th…
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In Taiwan, Hatsune Miku and her Vocaloid companions have been letting all comers give them a ride for a modest fee, a subject which has even provoked the interest of local media.
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Not only has Puella Magi Madoka Magica been awarded the Grand Prize for Animation by the government’s Japan Media Arts Festival, it seems to occupy pride of place at the exhibition with a huge display, and for reasons nobody is quite sure of Mercedes Benz has got in on the act with an official Madoka itasha as well…
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The extremes of devotion with which some otaku have decorated their precious itasha have lately fallen under critical scrutiny for the deleterious effects they may exert on the concentration and driving ability of the lucky owners, to say nothing of other road users…
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The auto-vehicular event of the year for Japan’s flag rubbing nationalists has brought all manner of “gaisensha” – propaganda trucks, usually of the “uyoku” or right wing variety – out into the open for the annual “National Foundation Day” rite.
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- Author: Artefact
- Categories: Anime, H, News
- Date: Jan 2, 2012 15:39 JST
- Tags: 2ch, Cars, Itasha, Louise, Motorcycles, Otaku, Pettanko, Zero no Tsukaima

Tsundere queen Louise has been spotted being ridden in public in a state of total nudity, prompting a great deal of speculation as to just what services she has been providing…
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There may be something for otaku to look forward to about winter after all – the return of Snow Miku, looking cuter than ever and now with her very own tram.
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