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What? You Haven’t Played “Hello Kitty World” Yet?! Create and Visit Your Dream Amusement Park Now!

The dreamy iPhone game app Hello Kitty World allow you to visit and play within the adorable world of Hello Kitty at any time.

“Short Peace,” Katsuhiro Otomo’s First New Anime Work in Nine Years, to Release This Summer!

After nine years since Steamboy, a new anime film by Katsuhiro Otomo, who is known for creating Akira, has been announced.

"Amuroch x Usavich" Frames Are Now Available on Otaku Camera!

On May 20, "Amuroch x Usavich" frames became available on Tokyo Otaku Mode’s free camera app for Android and iOS devices, Otaku Camera.

Former Game Consoles Reborn as Clothes and Bags?! Segakawaii Announcement Event Excites Fans!

In the middle of April, the start of a new licensing brand between Sega, a game company well-known for series such as Sonic and Virtua Fighter, and the popular brand Galaxxxy was announced. The name of this new endeavour is Segakawaii.

Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [4/4]

What is the “Angel’s Fossil” that was dug out from the movie?

Completely Immerse Yourself in the World of Manga at Tachikawa Manga Park!

The Tachikawa Manga Park was created with a love of enjoying manga in mind. On March 20, the park opened on the second floor of the Tachikawa Children’s Future Center in Tachikawa, Tokyo.

Ennichisai 2013 to be Held Soon in Indonesia! Japanese Convenience Store Lawson to Participate!

Ennichisai 2013 will be held from May 25-26 at Blok M in Jakarta Selatan, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [3/4]

If you don’t end it, it won’t start - gazing at the unfinished past.

World-Wide Anticipated “Ghost in the Shell: Arise Border 1: Ghost Pain” Trailer Released!

The new Ghost in the Shell anime film series has kicked off with a trailer!

This Weekend, the Strongest Will Finally Be Decided at the “Arc Revolution Cup”!

“Arc System Works Festival” (also known as “Arc Fes”) is finally drawing near. This beat ‘em up game festival will be held this weekend from May 18-19 in Japan.

Hatsune Miku x Edo x Onsen?! TOM Checks Out the “Spring Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hatsune Miku Festival”

Upon hearing that Oedo Onsen Monogatari was collaborating with the Japanese pop culture icon Hatsune Miku’s song “Senbonzakura,” we went to investigate right away.

A Cute and Cool Character Has Been Born! Famous Anime Studio Collaborates with Singer Namie Amuro

The project “Amuro Meets Tatsunoko” featured the creation of a new character by Tatsunoko Production.

Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [2/4]

If the nine scattered heroes joined forces now, what significance would it have?

Life-Size Miku Statue Displayed at Hatsune Miku Illustration and Art Exhibit in Akihabara!

From March 9 to April 7, the “Hatsune Miku Illustration and Art Exhibit feat. Precious Memories” was held at the “Tokyo Anime Center with Aru Aru City” in the Akihabara UDX Building.

Voice Stars Speak Out! Interview with Voice Cast of the Anime "Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet"!

We’ve received comments from the voice cast about the anime and their respective characters.

Use Magic to Hunt Demons! PS Vita Game “Soul Sacrifice” Releases Worldwide

The PS Vita game Soul Sacrifice has finally released worldwide!

Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [1/4]

Nine imperfect people combine their strengths and fight for the sake of a diverse world.

Meet DJ Kazu, a New Anime Song Columnist!

DJ Kazu, an artist who has been picking up attention in the world of anime songs, is a new columnist here on Tokyo Otaku Mode!

Two Amuros!? Artist Namie Amuro is Connected to a Famous Pilot in the Anime World!?

Did you know that singer Namie Amuro’s last name is connected to the world of anime?

DoKomi 2013: Germany’s Hottest Otaku Convention is Making History!

In only four years, DoKomi has become the third largest convention of its kind in Germany.

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May 4 2013 01:27

New “Ultraman” Figures to Release!

New “Ultraman” Figures to Release!

The “Ultra Twelve Divine Generals” are figures of the ultra soldiers designed after statues of the Twelve Divine Generals.

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May 3 2013 08:39

Review: Kaiyodo Neo Capsule Pilot Version “Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne (Aura Vol.)”

Review: Kaiyodo Neo Capsule Pilot Version “Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne (Aura Vol.)”

In this article, I am going to review the three types that can be found in the product series for Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne.

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May 3 2013 07:45

Biweekly Otaku Camera! The TOM Editorial Team’s Biweekly Nice Photo Ranking!

Biweekly Otaku Camera! The TOM Editorial Team’s Biweekly Nice Photo Ranking!

As always, thank you for using Otaku Camera! We were really impressed by the photos submitted this time.

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May 3 2013 07:45

With Just a Pencil and an Eraser?! Witness the Fearsome Craftsmanship of a Pro Manga Artist!

With Just a Pencil and an Eraser?! Witness the Fearsome Craftsmanship of a Pro Manga Artist!

In Dec. 2012, a manga that had continued for nearly 20 years finally arrived at its grand finish. That manga is Blade of the Immortal, created by Hiroaki Samura.

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May 3 2013 05:47

Creator Interview: saaki [2/2]

Creator Interview: saaki [2/2]

Recently, we interviewed TOM Special Creator saaki, who is known for her uniquely cute style. Read Part 2 of the interview here.

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May 3 2013 05:33

New TV Commercial for “Kamen Rider: Battride War” Releases on Official Site

New TV Commercial for “Kamen Rider: Battride War” Releases on Official Site

Namco Bandai Games has released the new TV commercial for the PS3 game Kamen Rider: Battride War on the game’s official site.

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May 3 2013 05:32

Nico Nico Douga Fans Have Spoken! Gumi Android Tablet to Release!

Nico Nico Douga Fans Have Spoken! Gumi Android Tablet to Release!

The “Gumi Tab” is an Android tablet themed after the Vocaloid Megpoid character Gumi.

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May 3 2013 05:30

Original “Madoka Magica” Ultrabooks Release

Original “Madoka Magica” Ultrabooks Release

Original Ultrabooks based on Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie have been released.

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May 3 2013 05:30

Mewtwo’s New Form to Appear in “Pokémon X” and “Pokémon Y”!

Mewtwo’s New Form to Appear in “Pokémon X” and “Pokémon Y”!

On April 7, the latest news for the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games releasing this October worldwide was announced during a broadcast of the TV Tokyo series Pokémon Smash.

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May 3 2013 05:29

Limited Xbox 360 Camouflage Controller to Release!

Limited Xbox 360 Camouflage Controller to Release!

Microsoft Japan has announced that a limited quantity of Xbox 360 wireless special edition controllers will become available on June 6 in Japan.

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