Osomatsu-san: proof that anime fans will buy literally anything
The runaway popularity of Osomatsu-san is obvious here in Japan. Those Matsuno brothers give everyone something (and somebody) to love. Each
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Kitan Club: weird Japan in a plastic nutshell
We can think of several variety goods shops to hit up for weird Japanese stuff and unique souvenirs. Village Vanguard is
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The Lottery of Zelda: the legend of 7-11
You’ve heard of pachinko. You know about game centres. You’ve seen people scooping up goldfish and coloured balls at summer
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Nesoberi nuigurumis: squishy huggable friends
“I need a hug!” Ah, the familiar whisper of the hikikomori – unless it’s on Twitter, where that’s more of
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The KingBlade: an otaku’s true colours
It shouldn’t surprise you that the KingBlade is the glorious leader in the LED glowstick market. Since 2012, discerning otaku
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The weirdest Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure merch
When a manga’s been around as long as JJBA has, expect to find a lot of merch for it around.
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Get on the Happy Party Train! Love Live! Sunshine!! 2nd LoveLive! HAPPY PARTY TRAIN TOUR goods
(Update: pre-orders for tour goods have ended. Sorry! Other Love Live! Sunshine!! merch is always available on our website.) We’ve
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It’s easy to love Aqours – and Love Live! Sunshine!!
“There are 3 types of people in the world. Those who prefer Love Live!, those who prefer Love Live! Sunshine!!, and those
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COMPLETE SELECTION MODIFICATION: an explanation
The ‘kamen’ in Kamen Rider means ‘mask’. The kind that fits over your face. So it’s odd that the COMPLETE
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Nendoroids: 3D chibis you can totally boop
Anime and character figures can really vary. On one end of the scale, you’ve got the ones that defy physics.
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