
Japanese government data says nearly 4 in 10 Japanese men in their twenties and thirties have no sexual relations with the opposite sex and a quarter of single men in their thirties are actually virgins, and the blame for this is being laid on the profusion of anime, manga and games Japan is so blessed with.
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Shingeki no Kyojin‘s colossal popularity has now even spawned Kyojin Visa cards for crazed otaku to clamor over, with much of the show’s cast gracing the cards and giving fans the perfect means of purchasing yet more Shingeki no Kyojin goods.
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The energetic idols of Love Live! can now grace the surface of otaku credit cards, sure to be the subject of much scorn from retail outlets the world over – though perfect for any obsessed Love Live! collector.
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Recently premiered and “final” Naruto movie “The Last -Naruto The Movie-” has generated the most revenue of all films in the franchise – more than likely due to the fated conclusion of the rampantly recognized manga.
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In celebration of the 5th anniversary of vastly renowned moeblob anime K-ON!, card issuer Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS has designed yet more K-ON! themed credit cards, sure to give obsessed B-types an even more appropriate moneychute for their goodies.
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The surprise “graduation” of AKB idol Yuko Oshima has been greeted as a calamity by her fans – including such choice quotes as “I poured 3 million yen into her, I can’t see for the tears now…”
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Americans confronted with an unfamiliar IdolMaster credit card apparently found it so cute they could not believe it genuine and instead arrested the owner for fraud, causing some consternation amongst Japanese Aimasu fans.
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The latest official statistics to highlight just how lonely the Japanese race has become of late show some 60% of young men apparently have neither girlfriend nor female friends, with women scarcely being any better off…
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Japan’s younger generations increasingly fail to see the point of marriage at all, with a survey of 37,000 revealing some 40% feel the institution “has no merit.”
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Sony has finished off its PlayStation 4 announcements with the news that the PS4’s “holiday” launch will see it retailing at $399, substantially less than the Xbox One’s $499.
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Japan’s latest teaching scandal, involving a youthful teacher who worked part-time at a “health” establishment in order to pay off her vast card debts, is currently exercising the imagination of many.
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Findings that 30% of Japanese men surveyed report never having dated anyone in their entire lives have been causing consternation (and some relief) online.
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