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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 13 2013 09:08

“Robotics;Notes” Episode 18 Recap: “The Real Gunvarrel is in There!”

“Robotics;Notes” Episode 18 Recap: “The Real Gunvarrel is in There!”

Akiho and Kaito travel to the Tokyo World Fair with their GunBuild-2.

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Apr 13 2013 09:06

“Ghost in the Shell: Arise” and Surface Tie-up Announced!

“Ghost in the Shell: Arise” and Surface Tie-up Announced!

New information has been released on the Ghost in the Shell: Arise project that will commence on June 13.

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Apr 13 2013 09:05

Level 100 Mewtwo Given Out as Present With Purchase of Advance Tickets for Newest “Pokémon” Film!

Level 100 Mewtwo Given Out as Present With Purchase of Advance Tickets for Newest “Pokémon” Film!

As a customary summer event, the latest film in the Pokémon series, Extreme Speed Genesect: Mewtwo's Awakening, is being released on July 13 in Japan. Special advance tickets will become available on April 20.

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Apr 13 2013 08:57

Japan's Most Prominent Technical School Holds Graduation Exhibition [2/3]

Japan's Most Prominent Technical School Holds Graduation Exhibition [2/3]

Continuing our report on the “Nippon Engineering College Graduation Exhibition 2013,” we interviewed Mitsuru Sato, head of NEEC’s Creator’s College, about the present state and prospects of foreign students studying pop culture in Japan.

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Apr 13 2013 05:11

Sixth Game in the “Inazuma Eleven” Series to be Released on the Nintendo 3DS!

Sixth Game in the “Inazuma Eleven” Series to be Released on the Nintendo 3DS!

Level-5 announced that the sixth game in the Inazuma Eleven series, Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy, will be coming to the Nintendo 3DS.

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Apr 12 2013 12:02

Finland Manga Cafe Holds “Butler Night” with Gorgeous Butlers! [1/2]

Finland Manga Cafe Holds “Butler Night” with Gorgeous Butlers! [1/2]

“Manga Cafe is closed. From here on out, it’s a sausage shop!”

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Apr 12 2013 10:40

Make Chopper Into an Ice Cube! Introducing the "One Piece Chopper Ice Tray"!

Make Chopper Into an Ice Cube!  Introducing the "One Piece Chopper Ice Tray"!

TokyoOtakuMode tests out the “One Piece Chopper Ice Tray.”

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Apr 12 2013 09:18

Creator Interview: Nonomy [2/2]

Creator Interview: Nonomy [2/2]

Recently, we interviewed Nonomy, a skilled cosplayer and TOM Special Creator who is known for his stunning cosplay of female characters.

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Apr 12 2013 09:17

Main Cast for TV Anime “Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyo” Announced!

In January 2013, the staff and main cast for the TV anime adaptation of Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyo was announced. On March 21, the official site opened to the public.

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Apr 12 2013 09:15

Opening Theme to the TV Anime “The Flowers of Evil” to Release in May!

Opening Theme to the TV Anime “The Flowers of Evil” to Release in May!

The TV anime for the popular manga The Flowers of Evil by Shuzo Oshimi has begun broadcasting. The opening theme to the anime is performed by Uchujin.

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