
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 mature and lovable Chino of Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? has received birthday wishes from her legions of followers, naturally causing them to construct the usual shrines adorned with illustrations and cake, but also offering tributes to her faithful Angora companion as well.
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The outlandish 7-meter long Monster Musume no iru Nichijou dakimakura, formerly present at Comiket 88 (only to be promptly sold out in a mere hour), has once again become available for purchase, its preposterous length combined with the anime’s immense popularity proving to be the item’s main selling points.
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The birthday arrival of K-ON’s beloved nekomimi guitarist Azunyan has still been met with an abundance of celebratory cheer even long after the anime’s end, with delicious cake and adorable illustrations being offered to the legendary girl, whether in hopes of the now ancient series seeing some sort of continuation or merely out of enduring B-type obsession…
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The undying reputation of Love Live’s infinitely lovable idols has been demonstrated once more, as the fabulous Rin Hoshizora‘s birthday has been met with the expected slew of celebratory illustrations and shrines adorned with cake, showing the obsessiveness of otaku for their idols is as strong as ever.
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Niigata-based design firm Muku have catered to the grotesque desires of otaku with a new product called the “Beautiful Girl T Bag“, a tea brew meant to emulate the “juices” of an anime girl – though which girl in question is still something they are looking to recruit partners for, and how the taste will differ from girl to girl is anyone’s guess.
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The otaku holy land of Akihabara has wished the lovely Eli Ayase of cute idol anime Love Live! a joyous birthday, although this probably has more to do with her immense marketing possibilities than actual joy at her anniversary.
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Nitroplus mascot Sonico has become the next fictional character to earn the celebratory accolades of obsessed anime fans, who have naturally sketched up several flattering illustrations to commemorate the occasion as well as to perhaps subtly show how much they desire a 2nd season of the Sonico animation…
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An exhibition for top anime studio Trigger has opened at the Akihabara Tokyo Anime Center, showcasing a variety of fascinating content for all the studio’s original works but seemingly possessing more Kill la Kill paraphernalia than anything else – an observation that has shocked few considering the anime’s astounding popularity.
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The legendary Naruto has had his October birthday joyously celebrated by the franchise’s innumerable fans, naturally prompting artists to sketch up some fascinating illustrations to demonstrate that their love for the talented ninja has yet to die, unlike the series.
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The recent Odaiba Ita G Festa event held in Tokyo has revealed more fabulous itasha to the world, sure to astound both otaku and vehicle nuts alike and maybe even increasing car sales as well – although the scarcity of companions save for those emblazoned on the cars should serve as somber warning to all.
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The festivities of the Dengeki Bunko Autumn Festival have unsurprisingly catered to devout otaku as the event offered not just sundry announcements and promotions for current anime, but also an exhibit of impressive figures and other such anime-inspired creations that should instill awe and wonder in any aspiring aficionado.
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