Itachari
Well you know what an Itasha (痛車) is but what do you call one of these?
These are known as Itachari (痛チャリ) and can usually be seen dotted around Akihabara.
痛 (ita) = pain
チャリ (chari) = Bike
So why are cars or bikes that are plastered with anime characters labeled with the word "pain" ?
In Japan, Otaku are still looked down upon as being uncool and having these stickers on ones car or bike is seen as "painfully embarrassing" - so now you know.
Looks cool to me though and would love to do my bike up like this. Picture taken of this Sumomo Itachari by Frankie.
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Sophist
http://www.techswe.com
Just for the heck of it I would get one. Reminds me of a pimped out girl's Huffy bike.
Sophist
http://www.techswe.com
Just for the heck of it I would get one. Reminds me of a pimped out girl's Huffy bike.
Sophist
http://www.techswe.com
Just for the heck of it I would get one. Reminds me of a pimped out girl's Huffy bike.
Sophist
http://www.techswe.com
Just for the heck of it I would get one. Reminds me of a pimped out girl's Huffy bike.
Student/Writer/Editor
http://emcreations.wordpress.com/
Needs better wheels. Yellow tires don't go well with pink.
Student/Writer/Editor
http://emcreations.wordpress.com/
Needs better wheels. Yellow tires don't go well with pink.
Student/Writer/Editor
http://emcreations.wordpress.com/
Needs better wheels. Yellow tires don't go well with pink.
Student/Writer/Editor
http://emcreations.wordpress.com/
Needs better wheels. Yellow tires don't go well with pink.
Lackey, Sycophant
I hate pimping out vehicles even if it's a bike.
What worries me is that it's bound to be a hot item for otakus to hijack it from me.
Lackey, Sycophant
I hate pimping out vehicles even if it's a bike.
What worries me is that it's bound to be a hot item for otakus to hijack it from me.
Lackey, Sycophant
I hate pimping out vehicles even if it's a bike.
What worries me is that it's bound to be a hot item for otakus to hijack it from me.
Lackey, Sycophant
I hate pimping out vehicles even if it's a bike.
What worries me is that it's bound to be a hot item for otakus to hijack it from me.
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
ooo. i like it!
once i get my new bike(again!) i will make some stickas for it to reflect my tastes..
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
ooo. i like it!
once i get my new bike(again!) i will make some stickas for it to reflect my tastes..
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
ooo. i like it!
once i get my new bike(again!) i will make some stickas for it to reflect my tastes..
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
ooo. i like it!
once i get my new bike(again!) i will make some stickas for it to reflect my tastes..
Human
Itasha is alright, but that!?
Itachari is definitely a no-no o.o;
I'd think girls would be afraid to ride that.
Human
Itasha is alright, but that!?
Itachari is definitely a no-no o.o;
I'd think girls would be afraid to ride that.
Human
Itasha is alright, but that!?
Itachari is definitely a no-no o.o;
I'd think girls would be afraid to ride that.
Human
Itasha is alright, but that!?
Itachari is definitely a no-no o.o;
I'd think girls would be afraid to ride that.
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
wow! and i thought putting anime characters onto a vehicle is only limited to cars and bus XDD
there's no otaku who would not like to have an anime characters onto their vehicle XDD
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
wow! and i thought putting anime characters onto a vehicle is only limited to cars and bus XDD
there's no otaku who would not like to have an anime characters onto their vehicle XDD
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
wow! and i thought putting anime characters onto a vehicle is only limited to cars and bus XDD
there's no otaku who would not like to have an anime characters onto their vehicle XDD
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
wow! and i thought putting anime characters onto a vehicle is only limited to cars and bus XDD
there's no otaku who would not like to have an anime characters onto their vehicle XDD
cg artist
hahahaha XD
I didn't know "Itachari" exist until now. I am always glad I am a Japanese when it comes to humor.
It is funny but cool name.
cg artist
hahahaha XD
I didn't know "Itachari" exist until now. I am always glad I am a Japanese when it comes to humor.
It is funny but cool name.
cg artist
hahahaha XD
I didn't know "Itachari" exist until now. I am always glad I am a Japanese when it comes to humor.
It is funny but cool name.
cg artist
hahahaha XD
I didn't know "Itachari" exist until now. I am always glad I am a Japanese when it comes to humor.
It is funny but cool name.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
Some weird concepts here:
1st- Otakus riding bikes? wut? :P
2nd- a commenter said something about Otaku stealing bikes. I can't even imagine how something like this could happen. XD
About Itachari... well, I'd do it, as long as it didn't have to be pinku like the one on the photo.
That is, if I had a bike. Healthy green transportations... can't even remember what was that.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
Some weird concepts here:
1st- Otakus riding bikes? wut? :P
2nd- a commenter said something about Otaku stealing bikes. I can't even imagine how something like this could happen. XD
About Itachari... well, I'd do it, as long as it didn't have to be pinku like the one on the photo.
That is, if I had a bike. Healthy green transportations... can't even remember what was that.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
Some weird concepts here:
1st- Otakus riding bikes? wut? :P
2nd- a commenter said something about Otaku stealing bikes. I can't even imagine how something like this could happen. XD
About Itachari... well, I'd do it, as long as it didn't have to be pinku like the one on the photo.
That is, if I had a bike. Healthy green transportations... can't even remember what was that.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
Some weird concepts here:
1st- Otakus riding bikes? wut? :P
2nd- a commenter said something about Otaku stealing bikes. I can't even imagine how something like this could happen. XD
About Itachari... well, I'd do it, as long as it didn't have to be pinku like the one on the photo.
That is, if I had a bike. Healthy green transportations... can't even remember what was that.
http://gashapons.blogspot.com/
Brazil in tha house!!
Pain Bike.
Well, someone said one time that life is pain. And labels for people is a sad thing.
http://gashapons.blogspot.com/
Brazil in tha house!!
Pain Bike.
Well, someone said one time that life is pain. And labels for people is a sad thing.
http://gashapons.blogspot.com/
Brazil in tha house!!
Pain Bike.
Well, someone said one time that life is pain. And labels for people is a sad thing.
http://gashapons.blogspot.com/
Brazil in tha house!!
Pain Bike.
Well, someone said one time that life is pain. And labels for people is a sad thing.
Multicultural Market Research
http://www.trendsinjapan.com
Interesting, not for me, but I am up for creative freedom.
It definitely shows what you like and makes your ride unique. Why not, others pimp up their car, so why not have a custom bike. I have seen some rides here in LA too. Custom bikes with lots of chrome. These people make our walk in the street just a little more interesting. Heads up.
Multicultural Market Research
http://www.trendsinjapan.com
Interesting, not for me, but I am up for creative freedom.
It definitely shows what you like and makes your ride unique. Why not, others pimp up their car, so why not have a custom bike. I have seen some rides here in LA too. Custom bikes with lots of chrome. These people make our walk in the street just a little more interesting. Heads up.
Multicultural Market Research
http://www.trendsinjapan.com
Interesting, not for me, but I am up for creative freedom.
It definitely shows what you like and makes your ride unique. Why not, others pimp up their car, so why not have a custom bike. I have seen some rides here in LA too. Custom bikes with lots of chrome. These people make our walk in the street just a little more interesting. Heads up.
Multicultural Market Research
http://www.trendsinjapan.com
Interesting, not for me, but I am up for creative freedom.
It definitely shows what you like and makes your ride unique. Why not, others pimp up their car, so why not have a custom bike. I have seen some rides here in LA too. Custom bikes with lots of chrome. These people make our walk in the street just a little more interesting. Heads up.
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Looks cool to me! ^^ I'd do up my bike like that. Now if only I know how to ride one. lol
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Looks cool to me! ^^ I'd do up my bike like that. Now if only I know how to ride one. lol
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Looks cool to me! ^^ I'd do up my bike like that. Now if only I know how to ride one. lol
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Looks cool to me! ^^ I'd do up my bike like that. Now if only I know how to ride one. lol
ditsy student
YES! cool bike, easier to find one's bike. i'd do it, but i don't ride bikes.
ditsy student
YES! cool bike, easier to find one's bike. i'd do it, but i don't ride bikes.
ditsy student
YES! cool bike, easier to find one's bike. i'd do it, but i don't ride bikes.
ditsy student
YES! cool bike, easier to find one's bike. i'd do it, but i don't ride bikes.
Student~
lol otaku are still being look down i guess a huge majority of the ppl in japan are being look down lol by themselves
but it'd be really odd to own one, perfect good to take pictures/ look at one.
Cars would look cool, bike? i dunno but if soemone do it for me for free, i'll accept it happily ^^
and the sumomo looks good (theres not much space to make it anime so i persoanlly prefer a car since its big and capable of huge picture)
Student~
lol otaku are still being look down i guess a huge majority of the ppl in japan are being look down lol by themselves
but it'd be really odd to own one, perfect good to take pictures/ look at one.
Cars would look cool, bike? i dunno but if soemone do it for me for free, i'll accept it happily ^^
and the sumomo looks good (theres not much space to make it anime so i persoanlly prefer a car since its big and capable of huge picture)
Student~
lol otaku are still being look down i guess a huge majority of the ppl in japan are being look down lol by themselves
but it'd be really odd to own one, perfect good to take pictures/ look at one.
Cars would look cool, bike? i dunno but if soemone do it for me for free, i'll accept it happily ^^
and the sumomo looks good (theres not much space to make it anime so i persoanlly prefer a car since its big and capable of huge picture)
Student~
lol otaku are still being look down i guess a huge majority of the ppl in japan are being look down lol by themselves
but it'd be really odd to own one, perfect good to take pictures/ look at one.
Cars would look cool, bike? i dunno but if soemone do it for me for free, i'll accept it happily ^^
and the sumomo looks good (theres not much space to make it anime so i persoanlly prefer a car since its big and capable of huge picture)
Student
http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/
In my opinion, they are called "pain" + "car" because it will be extremely painful for the owner when those stickers get dirty from the dirt or grease on the road.
Anyway, they look extremely cute ^^ Would like to see more in the future.
Student
http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/
In my opinion, they are called "pain" + "car" because it will be extremely painful for the owner when those stickers get dirty from the dirt or grease on the road.
Anyway, they look extremely cute ^^ Would like to see more in the future.
Student
http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/
In my opinion, they are called "pain" + "car" because it will be extremely painful for the owner when those stickers get dirty from the dirt or grease on the road.
Anyway, they look extremely cute ^^ Would like to see more in the future.
Student
http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/
In my opinion, they are called "pain" + "car" because it will be extremely painful for the owner when those stickers get dirty from the dirt or grease on the road.
Anyway, they look extremely cute ^^ Would like to see more in the future.
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
I would like to do that .. but first maybe I have to learn how to cycle =P
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
I would like to do that .. but first maybe I have to learn how to cycle =P
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
I would like to do that .. but first maybe I have to learn how to cycle =P
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
I would like to do that .. but first maybe I have to learn how to cycle =P
Developer
http://www.epicwin.org/
Haha, "itachari" - I love it!
So if it had the huge handlebars and the big basket could you call it a "mamaitachari"?
Trying to envision that combination just blows my mind. :P
Never seen one of those around Akiba, but I did spot a bike with a Haruhi sticker on the seat near Nakano Broadway once. Yeah, that's right. He was planting his butt right on Haruhi-sama every time he went to ride somewhere.
Developer
http://www.epicwin.org/
Haha, "itachari" - I love it!
So if it had the huge handlebars and the big basket could you call it a "mamaitachari"?
Trying to envision that combination just blows my mind. :P
Never seen one of those around Akiba, but I did spot a bike with a Haruhi sticker on the seat near Nakano Broadway once. Yeah, that's right. He was planting his butt right on Haruhi-sama every time he went to ride somewhere.
Developer
http://www.epicwin.org/
Haha, "itachari" - I love it!
So if it had the huge handlebars and the big basket could you call it a "mamaitachari"?
Trying to envision that combination just blows my mind. :P
Never seen one of those around Akiba, but I did spot a bike with a Haruhi sticker on the seat near Nakano Broadway once. Yeah, that's right. He was planting his butt right on Haruhi-sama every time he went to ride somewhere.
Developer
http://www.epicwin.org/
Haha, "itachari" - I love it!
So if it had the huge handlebars and the big basket could you call it a "mamaitachari"?
Trying to envision that combination just blows my mind. :P
Never seen one of those around Akiba, but I did spot a bike with a Haruhi sticker on the seat near Nakano Broadway once. Yeah, that's right. He was planting his butt right on Haruhi-sama every time he went to ride somewhere.
Keyboard Warrior
http://textfiend.net/zerohero
I think the word "chari" is a derivation from the word "chariot"
I think the bikes are called Mama-Chari or Mom's Chariot....
Keyboard Warrior
http://textfiend.net/zerohero
I think the word "chari" is a derivation from the word "chariot"
I think the bikes are called Mama-Chari or Mom's Chariot....
Keyboard Warrior
http://textfiend.net/zerohero
I think the word "chari" is a derivation from the word "chariot"
I think the bikes are called Mama-Chari or Mom's Chariot....
Keyboard Warrior
http://textfiend.net/zerohero
I think the word "chari" is a derivation from the word "chariot"
I think the bikes are called Mama-Chari or Mom's Chariot....
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
http://soonkiong.blogspot.com
just for collection, maybe. definitely not for riding around for me...
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
http://soonkiong.blogspot.com
just for collection, maybe. definitely not for riding around for me...
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
http://soonkiong.blogspot.com
just for collection, maybe. definitely not for riding around for me...
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
http://soonkiong.blogspot.com
just for collection, maybe. definitely not for riding around for me...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43628186@N00/
I can imagen one these getting trashed in the uk, or its stolen & appears on ebay within a day ^^;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43628186@N00/
I can imagen one these getting trashed in the uk, or its stolen & appears on ebay within a day ^^;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43628186@N00/
I can imagen one these getting trashed in the uk, or its stolen & appears on ebay within a day ^^;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43628186@N00/
I can imagen one these getting trashed in the uk, or its stolen & appears on ebay within a day ^^;
Student
It looks good to me. But I wouldn't wanna ride one.. Wait, I don't even know how to ride a bicycle in the first place T^T
Student
It looks good to me. But I wouldn't wanna ride one.. Wait, I don't even know how to ride a bicycle in the first place T^T
Student
It looks good to me. But I wouldn't wanna ride one.. Wait, I don't even know how to ride a bicycle in the first place T^T
Student
It looks good to me. But I wouldn't wanna ride one.. Wait, I don't even know how to ride a bicycle in the first place T^T
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
I would'nt like to see a man piloting that bike around... (Piloting? I mean Ride).
I recon, the pink should of been richer in colour and metallic, equiped with pink lined tires.
I've prefer my bike unchanged. 'cept adding on the headlight for night bike outs :]
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
I would'nt like to see a man piloting that bike around... (Piloting? I mean Ride).
I recon, the pink should of been richer in colour and metallic, equiped with pink lined tires.
I've prefer my bike unchanged. 'cept adding on the headlight for night bike outs :]
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
I would'nt like to see a man piloting that bike around... (Piloting? I mean Ride).
I recon, the pink should of been richer in colour and metallic, equiped with pink lined tires.
I've prefer my bike unchanged. 'cept adding on the headlight for night bike outs :]
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
I would'nt like to see a man piloting that bike around... (Piloting? I mean Ride).
I recon, the pink should of been richer in colour and metallic, equiped with pink lined tires.
I've prefer my bike unchanged. 'cept adding on the headlight for night bike outs :]
Lowlife
http://www.mistakesofyouth.com
Some of the itasha and itachari decals can be pretty stylish, I find. I wouldn't however ride around on a pink bike. That's just too girly.
Lowlife
http://www.mistakesofyouth.com
Some of the itasha and itachari decals can be pretty stylish, I find. I wouldn't however ride around on a pink bike. That's just too girly.
Lowlife
http://www.mistakesofyouth.com
Some of the itasha and itachari decals can be pretty stylish, I find. I wouldn't however ride around on a pink bike. That's just too girly.
Lowlife
http://www.mistakesofyouth.com
Some of the itasha and itachari decals can be pretty stylish, I find. I wouldn't however ride around on a pink bike. That's just too girly.
Student
Hahahaha STILE-ISH!!!!
Student
Hahahaha STILE-ISH!!!!
Student
Hahahaha STILE-ISH!!!!
Student
Hahahaha STILE-ISH!!!!
semi student
At some point ,you could say the guy own this bike is admirable since he can live faithful to his love for manga/anime
semi student
At some point ,you could say the guy own this bike is admirable since he can live faithful to his love for manga/anime
semi student
At some point ,you could say the guy own this bike is admirable since he can live faithful to his love for manga/anime
semi student
At some point ,you could say the guy own this bike is admirable since he can live faithful to his love for manga/anime
student
im a girl.and im still young so maybe it wouldnt look too weird if i rode that bike.Anyways i really would ride it!The majority of the kids at my school are into anime so they might think it's cute.
student
im a girl.and im still young so maybe it wouldnt look too weird if i rode that bike.Anyways i really would ride it!The majority of the kids at my school are into anime so they might think it's cute.
student
im a girl.and im still young so maybe it wouldnt look too weird if i rode that bike.Anyways i really would ride it!The majority of the kids at my school are into anime so they might think it's cute.
student
im a girl.and im still young so maybe it wouldnt look too weird if i rode that bike.Anyways i really would ride it!The majority of the kids at my school are into anime so they might think it's cute.
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Ah, I was wondering about the "otaku" thing, whether or not it still is considered a derogatory term. Funny how fanatics in other countries use the word like a badge of honor.
Is there such a thing as a "casual" anime fan?
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Ah, I was wondering about the "otaku" thing, whether or not it still is considered a derogatory term. Funny how fanatics in other countries use the word like a badge of honor.
Is there such a thing as a "casual" anime fan?
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Ah, I was wondering about the "otaku" thing, whether or not it still is considered a derogatory term. Funny how fanatics in other countries use the word like a badge of honor.
Is there such a thing as a "casual" anime fan?
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Ah, I was wondering about the "otaku" thing, whether or not it still is considered a derogatory term. Funny how fanatics in other countries use the word like a badge of honor.
Is there such a thing as a "casual" anime fan?
Aerodynamics FTW... It's set up like it's read for a freakin time-trial...
Aerodynamics FTW... It's set up like it's read for a freakin time-trial...
Aerodynamics FTW... It's set up like it's read for a freakin time-trial...
Aerodynamics FTW... It's set up like it's read for a freakin time-trial...
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
That is nice for an idea.
I know how to ride a bicycle, but I haven't tried in years and am not really interested, so it's not much better than not knowing how to use one. XD
Well, people, you are not obligated to choose a flashy pink bike to ride (with Itachari included) to be noticed or to show your passion for anime, games, etc.
The same troubles as for Itasha occur here, notably vandalism and theft.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
That is nice for an idea.
I know how to ride a bicycle, but I haven't tried in years and am not really interested, so it's not much better than not knowing how to use one. XD
Well, people, you are not obligated to choose a flashy pink bike to ride (with Itachari included) to be noticed or to show your passion for anime, games, etc.
The same troubles as for Itasha occur here, notably vandalism and theft.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
That is nice for an idea.
I know how to ride a bicycle, but I haven't tried in years and am not really interested, so it's not much better than not knowing how to use one. XD
Well, people, you are not obligated to choose a flashy pink bike to ride (with Itachari included) to be noticed or to show your passion for anime, games, etc.
The same troubles as for Itasha occur here, notably vandalism and theft.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
That is nice for an idea.
I know how to ride a bicycle, but I haven't tried in years and am not really interested, so it's not much better than not knowing how to use one. XD
Well, people, you are not obligated to choose a flashy pink bike to ride (with Itachari included) to be noticed or to show your passion for anime, games, etc.
The same troubles as for Itasha occur here, notably vandalism and theft.
Student
if you take this idea to other cultures, like here in the Philippines, you'd be the most popular person around(good or bad) to any Filipino's this is just the same as Jeepny art.
Student
if you take this idea to other cultures, like here in the Philippines, you'd be the most popular person around(good or bad) to any Filipino's this is just the same as Jeepny art.
Student
if you take this idea to other cultures, like here in the Philippines, you'd be the most popular person around(good or bad) to any Filipino's this is just the same as Jeepny art.
Student
if you take this idea to other cultures, like here in the Philippines, you'd be the most popular person around(good or bad) to any Filipino's this is just the same as Jeepny art.
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Cool bikes!
I'd like to do my car too!
Engineer
http://katharn.deviantart.com
well in penang lately i have been seeing bikes being given a anime paint job....
worse i have seen lately is a yamaha bike with a PINK... i repeat PINK background and keroro characters dotted all over the bike >__
uni student
http://reggie21.wordpress.com
i want to paint my bike with anime characters,but then again, i have to deal with the police again for the permit. maybe i'm just gonna paint my helmet
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
I would definitely touch up my bike if I had the chance but... Nice bike = Bait for thieves
Can't believe my bike was stolen...
Amateur novelist
http://memories-of-eternity.com
I'm not sure if I would actually do it, but there's a higher chance of me doing this than getting an actual Itasha.
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
It does look pretty cool but i wouldn't want to do it since it's kinda embarrassing riding something like that around in public (especially where i live). ^^;
iCafe Manager
I'll do it but not in pink. And with shonen characters.
Custom Arcadestick builder
http://twitter.com/dryrice
thats what you call a pimp'ed up bicycle. and whoever is riding that be sure they are the ones attracting attention.
Screenwriter Wannabe
that's some great bandit bait.. lol.. but pretty cool nonetheless..