Giving Voice to a Dream
Did you know that one of the voice actresses on 'Sailor Moon Crystal' grew up in China? Find out how Seira Ryu learned the language and—with a little luck—came to hold her own against native-born Japanese vocal actors.
Marketing the Otaku Lifestyle Abroad
How do you sell otaku swag online, and where is the market headed from here? Find out in this interview with Tokyo Otaku Mode founder and CEO Tomohide Kamei!
Delicious Lego Creations in Odaiba
Check out these Lego treats so tasty you'll wish you could eat them!
Top Pokémon Rankings!
Tokyo Otaku Mode polled fans for their Pokémon of choice. Did your favorites make the list?
Inspirational Vintage Illustrations of Trains
Discover the many groundbreaking locomotive images by Japanese illustrator Koyata Yasui.
Otaku Tattoos Gaining Traction in Japan
While tattoos remain largely taboo in Japan, a new form of tattooing that draws on anime and otaku culture is helping change the local image of ink.
Ghibli's 'Red Turtle' Trailer is Beautiful
You may have worried when you heard that French-Japanese collaboration on 'The Red Turtle' would only be 'half-Ghibli.' These gorgeous visuals should put your mind at ease.
The Force Has Got Your Back
Look good you will in these 'Star Wars'-inspired traditional Japanese jackets and shirts.
A 77-Second Primer on Hatsune Miku
You've seen the turquoise pigtails and heard the synthesized voice. So what is Hatsune Miku—and how can you write songs for her to sing?
Where Studio Ghibli's Paint Comes From
Founded in 1950, this 17-person paint company has colored the works of anime geniuses from Osamu Tezuka to Hayao Miyazaki.
Japan's Top 5 Otaku Shopping Spots
If you're looking for anime, manga or cosplay merchandise, these are the places to check!
No Need to Shed Any More Tears, Cosplayers!
Save your tears and take your cosplaying to the next level with this new fake tear gel.
Slip on a Pair of Sailor Moon Socks
Power up your wardrobe with a pair of collared sailor-style Japanese uniforms wrapped around your ankles.
All About the World Cosplay Summit
The World Cosplay Summit began in 2003, with countries sending the winners of their respective qualifying tournaments to Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture. The biggest cosplay event on the globe, the Summit is where the world’s top cosplayers are crowned.
Captain America & Iron Man... Samurai?!
Iron Man and Captain America get a samurai makeover in this beautiful rendition of a classic 'ukiyo-e' painting.
Step into a Dystopian Sci-Fi Arcade
Based off of Kowloon Walled City, this is one cyberpunk arcade you won't want to miss—even if you aren't a fan of video games!
Who is the Hottest Ghibli Guy?
The Ghibli universe is filled with incredible characters, among them certainly some men who will steal your heart—some more literally than others!
Captain America: Manga War!?
As part of the promotions for the Marvel movie 'Captain America: Civil War,' three major shounen manga titles have also revealed their own versions of 'civil war'—illustrated by the respective manga artists themselves!
Folding Lego Samurai Not Included
This eye-popping Lego pop-up book is a pretty accurate representation of one of Japan's most beloved castles!
Classic Pottery via Gintama & Naruto
These stunning new plate series bring iconic imagery from the modern-day world of manga and anime to a revered traditional art.
