Anime Training DVDI bet a lot more people will be motivated to exercise when this training video comes out later this month.
The training instructor is Hinako-chan who will not only go over squatting, pushups and stomach exercises but will also do it in different cos...
Your First Japan LootFellow Brit Arekusu shows us his booty from his latest trip in the land of the rising sun.
Thought it would be interesting to discuss our first loot and what was in it.
During my first visit to Tokyo, I headed to Akihabara and spent my hard earne...
Mirai FanartMost gorgeous work from Jorgito - I love it!
As you may have noticed, I'm featuring the fanart of many members in the header. While I would like to feature all, I'm going for the ones that make me go "WOW!"
If you have something you reckon would lo...
samurai vs viking and ninja vs spartan...who will winOriginal text from knaackattack below.From the show Deadliest Warrior, they pit two of the most feared warriors civilization has ever known against each other. Using the latest in CGI technologyand science, each episode enlists warrior-specific world...
Taiwan Otaku TextbookSome creative goings on while "studying." Wonder how interesting the subject is.
Many moons ago when I was in college, I took computer science and design - not because I was interested in these fields - but because friends took them. Had no idea wha...
DakimakuraToday, I try to seek as many practical uses as possible for a dakimakura cover (huggable pillow cover) starting with this example.
If you are planning on robbing a fictional bank (not recommended) then you may need something to cover up your face -...
Partner of an OtakuInteresting question from Regis below.
Was in a meeting yesterday with some clients. I asked one of them if he watched anime. He said yes but also said that his wife didn't like him watching anime. He has to hide the figures that I gave him...
I'...
Room O DakimakuraJohno shows us his new most coolsome dakimakura/bed sheet room.
Anybody not want a room like this?
Original text from Johno below.I'm happy to say that I've officially moved out and runnin' my own place with my girlfriend. We have a 2 bedroom, 1...
How Often Do You Visit dannychoo.comInteresting question by Actar below. If I'm in the office then I go through the site at least every hour - usually a few times an hour to go through comments, member posts and puchi blurbs.
Actar also mentions that he hardly encounters any trolls...
Otaku ParentsForgive me if I've posted this one before - so much going on lately that I cant remember what I've posted ^^;
Anybody here have parents that enjoy the same otaku hobbies as you? Do you ever find dad looking up the skirt of your figures?
In Japan,...
Proud OtakuBandAiD asks a good question. You be proud otaku or closet otaku?
Depending on who you are talking to in Japan, the word "Otaku" still has a negative image which is why many want to hide the fact that they indulge in otaku activities.
Me? Is proud...
Otaku ChallengeAnybody here have a room in a state to challenge Aiko-chan?
Original text from Aiko-chan below.i'm shame to say that. this is my work place. LOLZ
it is just too messy that i'm lazy to clean it up >_>
Video: Wonfes Escalator AccidentWas posted before but this time we have video.
These folks were the first ones in meaning that they lined up all night - and some got squashed for their efforts and lead away to be attended to. I bet that some of them were more miffed that they didn...
Hmmm Nice Eyes 1Was going to call this new series "Hand Full O updates" but decided that "Hmmm Nice Eyes" sounded more interesting.
First up is me on CNN again - was interviewed on the day of the iPhone launch but didn't know they used the footage. They cut me of...
America ItashaHijacked from Dancing Queen who shows us what could be the first Itasha in the US of A?
More pics at her blog.
If you are thinking of doing this to your car too then have a look at the previous Itasha Show article for more inspiration.
Who's next...
Moesome VideoHijacked from graebel who posts a most cutesome video below. MOE!
Original text from graebel below.i know this is old but it always makes me laugh. plus i'm not sure anyone has talked about it on this site.
some very dedicated otaku (C3B) created...
Kylie MinogueA follow on from The Early Years 1. This pic of me and Kylie Minogue was taken in the late 80's/early 90's near the BBC studios.
Hmmmm. Have not been to the BBC site for a while - like the design. Once I finish some DB work, I will make the top p...
Maid Dry CleaningThe otaku business mind continues to show us more maid monetization opportunities. This time its Maid Dry Cleaning and Locker Service. NTK System was just a bog standard dry cleaners and locker rental place in Akihabara until they decided to have m...
The Early Years 1Yes - this is what my room used to look like in 1988...
All images in this article are enlargeable BTW.
And dont forget that we are waiting to see pics of your room in the Your Room category.
Bern SwitzerlandMember Melonpan has to be the bravest otaku that I've come across so far.
See melonpan take us on a tour of his home town in Bern Switzerland together with Nia. I was thinking of doing something like this in armor - guess I need to suddenly acqu...
Greetings From GermanyBeen up since 2AM. Body clock still on Japan time.
Brought some Melatonin to help with Jet lag but its not working this time round. I know some lucky folks who never get jet lagged. Do you get jet lagged and if so what do you do to cope with it?
Trend DayI've been invited to Germany to speak at the Trend Day conference next week - currently rehearsing and tweaking my slides as I write this ^^;
The organizers Trendburo are an agency who research and identify/suggest market opportunities and point...
Maid SandersKFC in Akiba joins in the otaku shenanigans by dressing up their mascot in a maid costume.
Hmm, maybe its time for stormtrooper gender bending?
More pics at AkibaHobby.
New GirlfriendMember Gordon's new girlfriend arrives - me wants to see the review.
Just had a thought - he could be lying and that is actually his previous GF that he got bored of...
Kamen Rider Dragon KnightI think this has been out for a while but its the first time I'm seeing this - the American version of Kamen Rider Dragon Knight spotted at Japanator.
The last Kamen Rider I saw was Kabuto which I loved but missed Denoh and the latest one. Kamen Rid...
Arrested - Mrs Wide OpenFans of Mrs Wide Open are going to be disappointed to hear that she has been arrested for causing a public nuisance.
Her real name is Asuka Sawamoto and although she said her age as 22, shes actually 30.
Via Sankaku Complex.
What Feels Like EyesThere is a conversation at Vipper entitled "What feels like *eyes*"
Some of the answers are like:-
Mums belly.
Bag of water.
Ones own balls.
Condom covered with lotion and blown up.
Balloon half filled with water.
Cats belly.
Underarm.
A...
Keyboard TrousersDo you get the urge to care for your health at school or work but afraid that people may think you are strange?
Well feel strange no more because these trousers with a keyboard built in around the crotch area will enable you to care while looking li...
Lucky Star WivesA sign with the Lucky Star girls being used to promote dutch wives...
Speaking of dutch wives, did you know you can buy second hand ones?
Photo via member Sankaku Complex via Otaku.fm.
Oh, and for those who have not seen it - this lucky chap below...
Run at 50MphHonda have built a device to enable you to run at speeds of up to 50Mph not.
Now there is no excuse not to rob the local bank or become a happousai pantsu thief - thanks to Honda.
More pics at Akihabara News.
Cut Cancer RiskIts official - the more you care for your health, the less chance you have of getting cancer.
"Men could reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer through regular masturbation, researchers suggest.
They say cancer-causing chemicals could bu...
Yesterday in AkibaDemons, rabbits, maids and handstand girls showing their undies - just another perfectly normal day at Akiba as you can see.
More pics at Akibaos.
