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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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Apr 15 2013 17:17

A Contest Between Terrorism and Intellect!? “Detective Conan” Escape Game Held in Tokyo

A Contest Between Terrorism and Intellect!? “Detective Conan” Escape Game Held in Tokyo

The famous company Scrap, who is known for creating real world escape games, teamed up with Detective Conan to create a real escape game called “Escape from the Skyscraper.”

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Apr 15 2013 16:30

The Beloved Tsuburaya Productions Work “Dinosaur War Izenborg” is Coming to DVD

The Beloved Tsuburaya Productions Work “Dinosaur War Izenborg” is Coming to DVD

Fifty years have passed since special-effects master Eiji Tsuburaya founded Tsuburaya Productions.

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Apr 15 2013 16:16

Good News for “JoJo” Fans! Pre-orders Begin for Commemorative 25th Anniversary Book Set

Good News for “JoJo” Fans! Pre-orders Begin for Commemorative 25th Anniversary Book Set

Last year marked the 25th anniversary of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Although last year’s celebrations came to a climax with game, anime, and exhibit events, there is still more fun to be had.

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Apr 15 2013 16:16

Blu-ray Box for “009 RE:CYBORG” Announced! Enjoy the Film in Either 2D or 3D!

Blu-ray Box for “009 RE:CYBORG” Announced! Enjoy the Film in Either 2D or 3D!

The movie 009 RE:CYBORG, which was released in theaters in October 2012, is being made into a Blu-ray Box that will be released on May 22.

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Apr 15 2013 15:15

“A Certain Magical Index: Miracle of Endymion” Screenings Expanded to 45 New Theaters!

“A Certain Magical Index: Miracle of Endymion” Screenings Expanded to 45 New Theaters!

On March 17, at the event “Dengeki Games Thanksgiving 2013 & Dengeki Bunko Spring Festival” in Akihabara, a special stage show was held for the anime A Certain Magical Index.

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Apr 15 2013 15:15

Is This Really the End? Release Date for Newest, and Possibly Last, “Gintama” Movie Announced

Is This Really the End? Release Date for Newest, and Possibly Last, “Gintama” Movie Announced

The release date for the newest Gintama movie has been announced.

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Apr 15 2013 15:14

EV Bike Company Mirai to Use Hatsune Miku Collaborative Bike in This Year’s Isle of Man TT

EV Bike Company Mirai to Use Hatsune Miku Collaborative Bike in This Year’s Isle of Man TT

Mirai, an electric motorcycle development company based in Ichinomiya, Aichi, announced its participation in this year’s Isle of Man TT race on March 19 at the Akiba Motor Show Cafe.

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Apr 15 2013 06:00

JohnHathway x livetune x TOM Electronic Collaboration!

JohnHathway x livetune x TOM Electronic Collaboration!

A live illustration, superb art, and Vocaloid music? This is a dream collaboration of sight and sound!

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Apr 15 2013 01:12

Creator Interview: seventhgraphics

Creator Interview: seventhgraphics

Recently, we interviewed seventhgraphics, a TOM Special Creator with a fondness for computer graphics. Read on for the interview!

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Apr 15 2013 01:11

TAF 2013: Anime is Created from Fans’ Drawings of “Naruto” at Anime Workshop

TAF 2013: Anime is Created from Fans’ Drawings of “Naruto” at Anime Workshop

At Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF) 2013, we found an unusual booth where fans were drawing pictures of Naruto!

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