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10 Love Live! Merchandise to Get You on the “Top 20” List

Watch out Vocaloid; there’s a new group of idols on the rise, and they’re stealing the hearts of otaku around the world with their cute uniforms and cheerful auras!

The Love Live! School Idol Project successfully debuted in 2010, producing music CDs, anime adaptations, video games, manga, and viral music videos. Fortunately, fans don’t have to wait until the upcoming release of Love Live! Sunshine project to dance to the school idol rhythm. From Love Live! plushies and iPhone cases, to shoes and nail art, let’s look at 10 five-star merchandise that’s sure put any fan on Love Live!’s coveted “Top 20” list!

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Anime Figures 2016: 9 Hot Summer Releases for Your Cool Collection

Summer is finally here, and it’s packed with enough new figure releases to make 2016 totally unforgettable. This July through…

Ita Bag Obsession: Carry Your “Painful” Otaku Devotion with You!

Admit it: you’re an otaku and you want to show it! You take your fandoms seriously—and why shouldn’t you? They’re a huge part of who you are. But what’s the best way to flaunt your favorite fictional friends? You can’t exactly take your room full of wall scrolls, figurines, and merch everywhere you go. How can you let the world know, without a doubt—anytime, anywhere—that you are the ultimate fangirl or fanboy? The answer: Make an ita bag!

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One-Punch Man Merchandise: Knock-out Items for Fighting Fans

Having redefined the superhero and shonen genres, One-Punch Man was one of 2015’s hottest anime releases. Despite his supposedly “dull” and…

Pokemon 20th Anniversary: How Will You Celebrate?

A wild anniversary is happening right now! For Pokemasters who have been following Pikachu and the gang since 1996, it’s…

Spring Anime Figures 2016: New Year, Fun Figures!

As we ring in 2016, a host of new spring anime figures stand just around the corner. Whether you’ve had them on pre-order since last winter or are just now beginning to browse for the best of the best, these popular figure releases are sure to kick off the year in style. From Miku to Haikyuu!!, Nendoroid to Figma, we’ve got your spring anime figure 2016 shopping list covered!

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