In Real Life

Japanese Muggers Confess To Stealing US$30,000 From Otaku

Osaka nerds can breath easy. Hopefully. Two male suspects have been arrested for “otaku gari”, AKA “otaku hunting.”


April 8, 2008
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Big Headed Freaky Assed Haruhi Suzumiya Doll

Ack! CREEPY. Human heads are not that big. Found at the Den-Den Town Kotobukiya shop, these are staff-created customised Haruhi Suzumiya Pullip dolls — poses, uniform and everything. There’s another nightmare inducing pic of these dolls after the jump. *shiver*


March 24, 2008
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Osaka’s Otaku On Parade

Late last week was the annual “Nipponbashi Street Festa” in Osaka’s nerd village “Den-Den Town.” The main street Sakaisuji was shut down for foot traffic only and the event featured cosplaying, maids and general geekery. I’ve been several times in the past. Good fun! Street Festa Pics Here [Iza via Danny Choo]