If there’s a company that knows how to capitalize on Japan’s reputation for bewilderingly unusual—but super convenient—gadgets, it’s Thanko. Since 2003, Thanko’s “RARE-MONO” (or “extraordinarily unusual products”) have been the talk of TV, radio, and the Internet. Once you try these weirdly cool Japanese USB gadgets, you’ll want to tell everyone about them, too! So keep reading to find out FROM JAPAN’S top 10 picks courtesy of Thanko.
“Sie Sind Das Essen Und Wir Sind Die Jäger!”
In 2013, otaku around the world echoed Attack on Titan’s fearless, Germanic catchphrase. Like a hungry titan, the series quickly rose to colossal heights and devoured its competition, becoming one of the most critically acclaimed anime franchises of all time.
Considered one of the few “crossover” anime series, equally popular with Eastern and Western audiences, Attack on Titan has inspired spin-offs, an official parody, a Universal Studios attraction, and a long-in-coming second season. While waiting for Eren’s anime adventures to continue next spring, be sure to sink your titanic teeth into these 10 mouth-watering Attack on Titan merchandises from Japan.
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!
From the amazing to the often crazy, Japan in known for creating the unimaginable when it comes to new flavors for sodas, snacks and candy. But while many of these trending treats leave the store shelves before you can blink an eye, others have become a sentimental part of Japan’s pop culture past that still lives on today in the popular treats known as “dagashi.”
Starting to feel that winter chill? Why not ward it off with Japanese anime figures! As the autumn leaves fall away, the otaku of the world are reminded that new anime seasons and manga chapters are just around the corner… so are the holidays! Given all that, it’s definitely time for another awesome anime figure review.
Autumn in Japan is one of the most beautiful times of the year, with green leaves transforming into a collage of red, yellow, and orange.
Even if you live outside of Japan, though, you can still celebrate the fall season with these in-demand anime figurines (oh, and Racing Miku, of course) being released in Japan this autumn. Stretching from September to December, there’s at least one must-have figurine coming out every month, so let’s count down the top ten figurines you simply must get your hands on in fall 2015!