Category Archives: Otaku

Spiritual dwellers of Akihabara

E2046 Gathering

E2046 has added a few awesome entries to their Gathering series of pre-painted resin recasts. (In case I haven’t repeated it enough times, their Haruhi recast rocks!) It seems that the Gathering series must be selling really well because they … Continue reading

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Net Infamy — Windows 100% Interview

I have been featured as the 42th (ooo, lucky number!) “Overseas Otaku” in the April issue of Windows 100%, a Japanese IT magazine that also features otaku and internet pop culture related articles. Every month, the magazine asks 100 questions … Continue reading

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I have fallen…

I am now the owner of an Xbox 360. I can hear you going “WTF?” just about…now. Rest assured that I, too, share your sentiments. Actually, I won it at an IT competition for schools along with a copy of … Continue reading

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Haruhi figures I want to get my dirty hands all over

Wonder Festival 2007 Winter may have ended, but the coverages are in full swing. Akiba-blog has comprehensive coverages on all the Haruhi and Yuki figurines that were present at the event. One particularly awesome resin figure caught my attention… Legs… … Continue reading

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The Great Digital Divide

Lain for President! Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama spoke to a crowd of teenagers at a political rally and encouraged them to tell their friends to participate in the political process. (via Kotaku) “I want you to tell them, ‘It’s … Continue reading

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Figure: BUBBA Mahou Shoujo Yuki Nagato

A new sculpt from BUBBA, the creator of Haruhi Bunny! It’s Yuki looking lolilicious with her guitar! And that cat! Thanks to Bababaloo for the heads up. No further info is forthcoming but you can view a video with more … Continue reading

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CDJapan Collectible Sale

CDJapan is having a figurine sale with some items (read: the crap) discounted up to 70%. The sale is until 28 Feb. Most of the items are shit not very popular, but there are a few that might be on … Continue reading

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Resin Kit Building Project — Day 2

Wow, I really took a lot longer than expected to make this post. ORZ. Between Rainbow Six: Las Vegas, weekend otaku gatherings and school, my life has been really occupied recently. And I haven’t even started on my school work. … Continue reading

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Danny Choo Akiba Report Translations

Danny appeared on Technorati’s BlogTV again! It seems like he’s hosting a section called “Danny Choo Akiba Report” now. Mirai-chan, dannychoo.com’s new mascot Illustration by Yuuko Azami I want one too… You can view the episode on YouTube: Part 1, … Continue reading

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1/8 Max Factory Mikuru Asahina

The next in line after Haruhi, Mikuru gets the Max Factory treatment. Preorders are open for this PVC figure of the loli-moé SOS-dan member. Sadly, judging by the preorder status, it doesn’t seem to be doing so good. I guess … Continue reading

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Little Busters! dated

Studio Key‘s (makers of Air, Clannad and Kanon) latest project, Little Busters!, has finally been given an official release date. You can look forward to downloading buying it on 27 July. And the Key fanboys go wild! Actually, I’m getting … Continue reading

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Colour-changing Haruhi figurine

Not too long ago, Bandai started taking preorders for an Asuka figurine under a new “Metamorphigure” (メタモフィギュア) line of products. It has a dress that changes colour between black and white depending on the room temperature. You can view an … Continue reading

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