Maid Japan
The huge electronics department store Yodobashi Akiba has changed their official mascot from a train to a maid as you can see from the attached photo.
For those who miss the train mascot, you don't have to feel too sad as the maid kinda looks like a train? ^^;
For those who have not been to Yodobashi Akiba, they sell pretty much everything to do with electronics and also have a load of Gatcha and figures too. Its located right outside Akiba station - just follow the signs when you get off the train.
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Programmer
http://knime.wordpress.com
OMG, A MAID >___< Must bring a new photo, my photos are getting old again T_T...
But, I prefer the Densha ;)
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Aw the train looked cooler, but it's still the same artist at least.
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
...Bad grammar alert, I should have said:
"Aw, the train looked a lot cooler. At least it's still the same artist."
College Student
http://www.xanga.com/coolmikeolgx
The otaku scene is really changing japan just like the otaku culture was created from Japanese culture. Yay first to comment! First time.
College Student
http://www.xanga.com/coolmikeolgx
Darn it theres always someone ahead of me...
Student, Writer
http://lecrit.tumblr.com/
Not like it matters whether you're first or last to comment. :3
And I think I liked the train better... ><;; Too many maid/girl mascots.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
No first post comments please.
I'm sure you've been around long enough to realize by now, and you did have a legitimate comment in there, but I figure it wouldn't hurt to restate that rule. For all the new members' sake as much if not more than yours, really. ^^
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
Ohh i wonder why? O.o
三年せいとオタク
A maid makes more sense than a train ^^
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
A "Mr. soldering iron" mascot would make even more sense.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
make that a miss soldering iron to make even even more sense.
Student / Software Engineer
I don't know, a female soldering iron sounds confusing to me.
It's a trap!
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
lol true! unless the train is cute too.. :3 :3
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
A maid is fine, too ;)
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
ITS A TRAIN MAID
Viewfinder
http://www.flickr.com/photos/harem/
This is maidness!!!
sorry bad pun XD cannot resist...
Graphic Artist wannabe
Maidness!?
...
THIS IS JAPAN!!!
College Freshmen
I remember seeing it when I visited Japan, but no I've never been inside. Either that or I saw it in a t.v. show...
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
The maid is cute, but I can kind of see the train element. It's on the maid's apron, some sort of.. shinkansen.
Product Manager
Maybe the maid transforms into a train. :)
初音ミク命
I guess maids make everything better.
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
Ok.. that shall be definitely be my 1st stop when I get to go to Japan.
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
would love to go there ^^
Injured
Looks like all the Mascot talk is still getting around. Take the stories from there about the Moe bags of rice with the girl now on the front and the carry trash bags with Moe Anime Girls on them. The problem with this one is theres no room for the building and its new Mascot on the shelf with the rest of the Anime Collectibles... . . .
Math Teacher/Tutor
A very clever marketing strategy to get some more attention.
http://hontouni.com/souomou
It'll be even cleverer if they get store greeters to dress up like their mascot too. ;-)
Student
I've been there. That place is bloody huge! I took a photo of it across four lanes of traffic and still couldn't fit it all into a photo.
Messed around with a HD camera hooked up to a HDTV in there too...saw my fingerprint on a 50" LCD. Good times.
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
And maids shall take over the world ^^
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
I've been there before.
My friend and I raced from top to bottom to see who is faster...he took the escalator while I took the elevator...I won...
It's a pretty big place I do have to say and a pretty cool place to go too!!!!!
Never really noticed the train mascot when I went but I think the new mascot is pretty kawaii!!!!!
If I remember correctly, that there is a CD place on the top floor of Yodobashi.
I need to go there again when I go to Japan this summer...
Freelance Digital Production Artist
http://www.flickr.com/photos/victor_lee/sets/
I love Yodobashi!
The first time I set foot in one (in Akiba), I didn't get off the first floor… I was amazed at all of the iPod accessories that I could not get in the US.
Then, a week later, when I was in Osaka, I spent half a day at Yodobashi. Bought lots of stuff and left very happy.
SOS Brigade Leader
Does most Japan Companies have there own mascot .
Even the Milatary have there own Mascot
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
LOL Of course thats better than the train!!! w00t maids FTW!! XD
Medical student
http://www.protocolsnow.com
One of the best parts about Yodabashi Akiba is that it's open until late. Most Akihabara stores close at 8 or 9, but if you're not done shopping yet, you can head on over to the giant store which opens until 11 PM!
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Moelization rules~
Magi 2nd network assistant
Allelujah brotha!
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
Another place in my list to visit in Akiba! ^0^
???Confused???
I thought Kemeko when I first saw that...
University Student
Would like to see their stock of electronics!
IT Architect
They had a mascot?
And their figures are always overpriced :X
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
The new mascot is more cute. The old train looks like some 80's cartoon mascot. Whose mascot is that long eared dog?
大废柴 / ダメ人間 / NEET
Wonder if there is going to be any doujin drawing
x2 Retired
The maid is pretty cool ^^
... the train was cool as well, but like most things, I guess the company felt it needed to *upgrade* to keep current.
Some can look back and fondly reminiscence about the days of "The Train", whilst the rest will remember "The Maid", so it's a win-win!!
COMPENG/SWENG Student
http://ryan2006.deviantart.com
Sad thing is, as many times I passed that place I never actually went inside. :(
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
how do u tell she is a maid? by her hairband? ('~')
Studio Bleach founder/owner
http://myspace.com/studiobleach
Ummmm... Yeah. I don't like the maid. The train was better, and the maid in not moe to me. (^_^;;
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
I prefer the train, I think. They were both kind of cute and anthomorphosized to begin with, but the train is much more distinctive.
BioResearch Assistant
The train looked better but the maid isn't a bad replacement.
student
http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/
I actually didn't pay attention to the mascot... I didn't even know they had one lol
I went in there a few times when I was in Japan since I love electronics and anime merchandise... omg that place is huge and has everything!
But, didn't buy anything... since those smaller stores down in Akihabara are sometimes somewhat cheaper if you look for bargains.
Just wondering... can foreigners get Point cards. When I was purchasing items they always asked if I had one?
And the maid is holding one!
train = maid !!!!
武器職人
I'm gonna miss that little train...
Associate Network Administrator
Glad I got some pics of the train before they switched it. Yodobashi's always good for a couple hours o' strolling.
Senior Editor at Modern Method
http://www.japanator.com
FINALLY. I was sick of that train. Please tell me they're changing the theme song, too.
http://www.marvinryan.com
she has evil eyes on her eyes. ^^
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Shouldn't she be a robot since its a electronic store? Japanese like robots, yes?
Online editor
http://pireze.org/blog/
A below-average chibi-maid implementation. One would have thought with the number of otaku and mascot artists in Japan, they would have managed to get something less stunted. She has no neck!
Student
What does the treble clef mean?
is she gonna put character song CD on sale? XD
Student, part-time worker
A little sad that they've changed it. The little train was my guide when I got lost in Akiba. :(
I'm surprised I've never been in Yodobashi Akiba though. I just figured he was there representing the train station. XD;
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
I guess since the store is in Akihabara, they are adjusting to fit into the city's atmosphere ^^;
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
I always spend so much time in Yodobashi Camera... I also spend a lot of something else there as well. They must sense me coming before I even enter the Umeda area. ^^;
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Hmm... guess the maid madness isn't over anytime soon in Japan, eh? :D
gakusei,otaku
http://wiredmecha.wordpress.com/
XD waaaa your right the maid looks somewhat like a train, well hmmm i prefer the densha chuchu ^_^
IT specialist for application development, Business Process Manager
http://www.lukisblog.de
Man what oO I was in Japan until the 20th of April and it was the little train I have seen ... I had to go to maid cafe to see maids -_- But well, was a great time in Japan. Look forward to my members news ^^
Student
>.. as the maid kinda looks like a train? ^^;
S u r e :P
Student
There's a maid for everything in Japan.
Mystery Hunter Supreme
A maid with giant hands and legs! I kinda miss the train...
Figurine Collector
http://www.otaku-life.com
I wish I can go Japan
Arrrrrrr poor train got replaced.
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Aw, no fair!
I miss the train logo! The green yamanote line trains are as iconic as red london buses methinks.
Graphic Artist wannabe
I wonder if now they replace the train back will people feel sorry for the maid xD
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
there are plenty of other maid mascots in Akiba - i dbout she will be missed!
Student
http://tsubasa126.wordpress.com/
Just went there a few days ago. The place is HUGE!!
I bought my FFVII blu-ray w/ demo there. I love the 100inch TV they sell there!!
I think it was around 1,000,000 YEN.
Student
http://tsubasa126.wordpress.com/
my mistake it was 103inch Panasonic Plasma for 5,600,00 YEN (^^; )
Nekophilia
Mmm very cute doggy.
SOHO?
http://helveticaworks.blogspot.com/
Hello! I comments is first.
Plz take me kindly.
Hum...
This marketing scheme is GoodThing!
I loved Yodobashi Camera.
Course,this ad is very nice I think.
But I can't feel MOE spirits.
Get like GAMERS ;)
IT Manager
http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/
I'm gonna miss the train. T_T
anime + games collector
OMG kawaii i think its better than the old one if you ask me.
"jack of all trades" (master of none)
http://japanweloveyou.blogspot.com
No I haven't been there. YET! But I will be in 9 WEEKS!!!
Student
http://ochuki.blogspot.com/
moe-fied again o_0
I like the train more though, cause it seems more general than the maid.
Webdev, internet contents, music
http://www.pepinismo.net/
Wow! Yamanote Maid.
Yeah I've taken my family to Yodobashi Akiba before. Else, I wouldn't have gone there. There's a large Yodobashi in my city and I also know more interesting shops for me in Akiba.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aseps/
always the first point to go in akiba! is just in front of the exit of akiba station subway.
Student, Performer
http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/
LOL...Been there last week ! ^^
Oh did they just change it like, yesterday? I was there a couple days ago and as far as I recall it was the train still...Now I wanna go back and take a picture haha.
Student
http://www.lesterho.com
The only thing I bought from Yodobashi Akiba is the rice cooker. ^^;;
Daydreaming student
http://princessrisi.tumblr.com
I loved the train, the fact the made is similar-ish is NOT ENOUGH >_<
Although, while in Akiba I prefered the various more indie type stores, and sofmap. I think I only went in Yodobashi once [to use the toilet] then got a bit distracted by figma and gunpla of course XD
I liked the one in Umeda, Osaka tons and tons though.
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
I see that Yodabashi is doing moe marketing now lol
IT Administrator
Maid is like the icon of Akiba now ....
For 8 weeks im a NEET
Train one looks cooler.
working to pay for figures etc.
http://spacejunq.deviantart.com/
Never understood why, in the middle of Akiba of all places, they had a cute JR electric multiple unit as a mascot...
NEET
I haven't been to Yodobashi Akiba but I have been to Yodobashi in Osaka.
mechanical engineer
I like the Yamanote line train but the maid is cool too. I think that the train was supposed to show how both Yodobashi's Tokyo stores were on the Yamanote line and connected by the Sobu Chou lines as represented by the green circle with the yellow and red stripe.
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
I can loaf around in there for days !
Japan lover
http://loveandpeace.elbruto.es
my ds and taiko 7 is from yodobashi, so great
damn the train was great, but a maid... is better! xD
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
I went there a few times mostly for the restaurants on the (7th? floor).
Don't like it there too much because it is too crowded and noisy all the time. Plus, there's always English speaking Japanese folks asking for money for causes by the enterance.
I love the place! The first time I was in Japan I spent a few tens of thounsand of Yen at different branches. My favourite is the one in Shinjuku, it's not as big as the one at Akihabara, but the things they have there is a little different too.
The local closest equivalent is Mustafa Shopping center, they have everything there too, except tobacco and alcohor. Best part is, it's 24Hrs.
I wish Yodobashi Camera could be 24Hrs too.
Teacher
I love the building so much.
I have bought many dolls from there.
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Student/Gakusei
real moe.