Otaku Obssession Reaches a Whole New Level with Painful "Ita-bag" Contest!

Otaku Obssession Reaches a Whole New Level with Painful "Ita-bag" Contest!

A Inc., a company specializing in the planning, development, and supplying of software, has announced the results of the “2nd Ita-bag Contest”, held with the users of Otamart, a free market app dealing in anime, manga, and idol goods!

An ita-bag is the embodiment of your deep love for your favorite character that you create by decorating a bag or backpack with character merch. In fact, this trend is so popular that transparent vinyl bags and window backpacks are now a common product in shops to help otaku construct their masterpieces!

From 583 entries sent in between June 16 and 26, the Otamart Executive Department selected the most creative and well-executed pieces and rewarded them with various prizes.

Good Design Award: “With Love to the Country of Dragons” by Yuka

A tribute to Georg and Exelia from Shironeko Project with lots of roses. Isn’t it romantic?

Second prize: “Yuri on Flower” by βugi

This one explores Yuri Plisetsky or Yurio’s cute side with lots of badges and lace flowers. What a good use of duplicates!

Grand Prize: “Charger of My Heart ~Tomorrow’s My Birthday~” by Yuu

Rather than just featuring him, this bag became My Hero Academia’s Kaminari Denki himself! And to top it all off, the name of the piece is a pun on Denki’s name.

Check out the image gallery for more award-winning ita-bags! Who knows, maybe you will get some inspiration for your own masterpiece~

Source: @Press

Grand Prize: “Charger of My Heart ~Tomorrow’s My Birthday~” by Yuu
Grand Prize: “Charger of My Heart ~Tomorrow’s My Birthday~” by Yuu
“Akigumi Koen Otsukaresama!” by Marinu
“Akigumi Koen Otsukaresama!” by Marinu
“Devoting My Love ~Light of Hope~” by Moetya
“Devoting My Love ~Light of Hope~” by Moetya
“Kashuu Kiyomitsu! Love!” by Sakura
“Kashuu Kiyomitsu! Love!” by Sakura
“Niko Ita-ba” by Shiima
“Niko Ita-ba” by Shiima
“A Backpack That Stirs People up Just by Putting It on!” by Miharu
“A Backpack That Stirs People up Just by Putting It on!” by Miharu
“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Ita-bag for3bu (Heart) 4bu” by Kii Piano
“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Ita-bag for3bu (Heart) 4bu” by Kii Piano
“Kanata-kyun ni Meromeromeron” by Nanotaya
“Kanata-kyun ni Meromeromeron” by Nanotaya
“Nekomatsu Atsume” by Karasu
“Nekomatsu Atsume” by Karasu
“Fun Day Out with AiNana Characters (*´∀`)” by Chibi
“Fun Day Out with AiNana Characters (*´∀`)” by Chibi
“Eldest Brother’s Room Bag” by Nazu
“Eldest Brother’s Room Bag” by Nazu
Good Design Award: “With Love to the Country of Dragons” by Yuka
Good Design Award: “With Love to the Country of Dragons” by Yuka
Second prize: “Yuri on Flower” by βugi
Second prize: “Yuri on Flower” by βugi

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