Hypnosis Mic Merchandise Roundup
Hypnosis Mic burst onto the scene in 2017 and has been making waves throughout the otaku world ever since! The multimedia rap project is…
Ichiban Kuji – The Win-Win Otaku Lottery
Ichiban Kuji (一番くじ) is a lottery released every month by Bandai Spirits (formerly Banpresto), the company behind many prize figure lines such as Q…
Japan-exclusive Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Merchandise
With the expansion of the Harry Potter universe into the Fantastic Beasts movie franchise, the magic of the wizarding world is not over quite…
Holiday Item Roundup 2018: The must-have Japanese Christmas merch of the festive season!
How are you spending the holidays this year? If it’s anything like us then you’ll have a wishlist full of otaku goodies this year…
Ditto Transforms! The weirdest and most wonderful Pokemon merchandise series
Updated in August 2019 to add fresh items. Enjoy! The past few years have been somewhat of a Ditto renaissance in the Pokeworld. The…
Happy Halloween 2018! Spooky Goodies Hot from Japan
It’s already the spookiest time of year again! Even though celebrating Halloween has only just gained traction in Japan in recent years, department stores…
Akira Merch: Rare Collectibles from Japan’s Explosive Masterpiece
Over three decades ago, Akira transcended its genre with breathtaking artistry and a daring exploration of darker social-political themes. The manga’s success was instrumental in spreading otaku culture beyond Japan, and today both the original manga and its cinematic adaptation are considered iconic masterpieces. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the anime release, so in commemoration of this monumental milestone we’ve put together a list of hard-to-find Japanese merchandise and limited-edition collaborations for fans of Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo’s most explosive work.
Become One with the Force with Bandai Star Wars Vehicle Models
With details rivaling those of their big-screen counterparts, Bandai’s ever-increasing collection of Star Wars vehicles features a mastery of hobby model kits unequaled in…