
One of the more unusual niches for an idol to exploit is the domain of 脇 / waki (armpit) appreciation, and even more so when the armpit in question is defiantly unshaven, though most tastefully so.
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For those with a pressing urge to rub themselves down with a three dimensional likeness of Kagami of Lucky Star’s charmingly modest endowment, your prayers have been answered, by no less than Amiami, with this limited edition 3D (or rather less euphemistically, breast shaped) bath sponge, released to coincide with the upcoming OVA.
If you’re bored even of flat-chested mouse mats, or buttock mouse mats, this could be just the thing… Out at the end of September, for ¥6,000; limited to only three per customer, in case you were thinking of buying more.
Originating image is below.
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Perhaps more interesting than the case of the Platonic Itabus are these stunning promotional CGs, which I will share along with an introduction to the franchise itself: 絶対衝激~プラトニックハート~ / Zettai Shougeki – Platonic Heart is an effort to create a fully fledged mixed media franchise, spanning a variety of formats, with DVD and adventure game releases, as well as a keitai game, probably being the main elements of the project.
Story is strictly bishoujo game fair, with eleven girls fulfilling every possible taste, as you will see.
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The quality of Chinese artisanship continues to astound. The above lid is carefully integrated into the curb, perhaps for reasons of feng shui or aesthetics, whilst the below manhole cover has a durable internal bamboo frame, ecologically sound as well as economical.
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A top price of ¥35,000, and an average of ¥18,000, for a second-hand PS2 title released in 2003, which has been reprinted numerous times, with the latest reprint due next month, for half the price with a new game?
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As if swimwear Fuuka and Ena weren’t enough, Yotsuba&! fans now have 7-11 Fuuka and 7-11 Danbo (Miura in a cardboard robot suit), both released as promotional limited run to promote 7-11’s online store (7-11 being the leading convenience store chain in Japan). Fuuka even gets one of her terrible T-shirts as an extra.
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Police at Shigeru Mizuki Road, a Tottori tourist trap themed after esteemed mangaka Shigeru Mizuki’s works, have taken to cosplaying fairies in their efforts to patrol innocuously.
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Perhaps overshadowing the actual release of the Comiket 74 catalogue is the illustration provided by master illustrator Tony for the cover of the hardcopy company pamphlet. Doubtless not all of the supply of this particular catalogue will be going to enterprises as intended…
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It seems that a salaryman (48), who used by his own admission at least two months wages in his devotions at famed Lucky Star shrine Washinomiya, is far from alone in such zealous devotion to the new divinities of our age. Still, supporting a shrine may be a marginally preferable use of his funds to playing pachinko, or buying certain OVA at ¥10,000 plus per hour…
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The PSP is set to receive no less than three Idol Master titles (for real this time), set for release this winter. It may be more accurate to say three versions of the same titles, for “Idol Master SP”, as it will be known, will have versions subtitled “Perfect Sun”, “Wandering Star” and “Missing Moon”.
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Neon Genesis Evangelion merchandising certainly seems to occupy the leading edge; we hear that Evangelion fans are soon to be treated to some futuristic (?) NGE culinary delights in the form of licensed canned bread.
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