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japanator.com - 7 hours ago
Anime Black Friday: Get money back at Crunchyroll
— japanator.com — If you're salivating at the prospect of trampling several people to death in pursuit of a new... washing machine or other shiny household appliance this coming Friday, you may be happy to know that there are Black Friday specials just for anime fans. Crunchyroll will give you $20 back on either a ... (more) Anime Black Friday: Get money back at Crunchyroll

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japanator.com - 10 hours ago
Boom Boom Satellites kick it out in NYC
— japanator.com — I was tempted to title this "Boom Boom Satellites ROCK NYC", but doesn't that just sound so... 1994? Now, normally I'm not too keen on living on Long Island- the nation's capital of poor driving, overbearing soccer moms, and ridiculously overpriced real estate- however, when I can easily ... (more) Boom Boom Satellites kick it out in NYC
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japanator.com - 17 hours ago
Dancing robots with lightsabers!
— japanator.com — Normally, this space would be filled with some snarky comment to the tune of "WTF Japan is... so weird LOL". However, I know you're not here to listen to me crack wise about Japanese culture... you're here for the dancing robots. So, without further ado, click on the video after the ... (more) Dancing robots with lightsabers!
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japanator.com - 18 hours ago
Noriko Sakai's drug arrest to become a feature film
— japanator.com — Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, the Japanese media has decided to cash in on Noriko... Sakai's recent drug arrest with a feature film. While this sort of thing might end up as a made-for-tv movie in America, Japan is a different story. Titled Setsuna, and  ... (more) Noriko Sakai's drug arrest to become a feature film

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japanator.com - 20 hours ago
Hayato Ichihara goes for a knock out with his latest film
— japanator.com — Hayato Ichihara hasn't been acting for that long, but having landed the lead role in last year's summer blockbuster,  Rookies... , he's been in high demand.  Having lent his voice to the animated feature Baton , as well as having starred in two recent dramas, Saru ... (more) Hayato Ichihara goes for a knock out with his latest film

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japanator.com - 21 hours ago
Viewers get to choose the Yamato Rebirth's ending
— japanator.com — Having been too young to watch much anime during that period, I missed out on much of... the huge space opera greatness that Space Battleship Yamato was part of. Needless to say I was pretty stoked when they announced that the venerable property would be getting a new film on December 12th . Now ... (more) Viewers get to choose the Yamato Rebirth's ending
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japanator.com - 23 hours ago
PSN: Death Note, Naruto, and Gunslinger Girl for 99 cents
— japanator.com — Playstation Network is currently running a 99 cent sale for select tv shows. While I doubt any... of you want to watch Punk'd or, god forbid, Human Wrecking Balls , there's some decent anime to choose from. The list includes  Gunslinger Girl , volumes 3 and 4 of  Naurto season ... (more) PSN: Death Note, Naruto, and Gunslinger Girl for 99 cents

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Love Plus limited editions going for three grand (plus)
japanator.com - 24 hours ago
Love Plus limited editions going for three grand (plus)
— japanator.com — It seems that Love Plus relationships are beginning to more and more resemble real-life marriage, including its... various economic realities. Copies of the original Limited Edition run of Love Plus are now going for over three hundred thousand yen, or just a shade under $3500 . The copies were ... (more) Love Plus limited editions going for three grand (plus)

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JapanaTen: The top ten Japanese things I'm thankful for
japanator.com - 26 hours ago
JapanaTen: The top ten Japanese things I'm thankful for
— japanator.com — While Japan does not celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving, that's not going to stop me from giving... thanks for all the wonderful things that have come out of the little island country. Some aspect of Japanese culture is in at least one part of our everyday lives. We kind of take it for ... (more) JapanaTen: The top ten Japanese things I'm thankful for
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Moe Yoda, I have become
japanator.com - 27 hours ago
Moe Yoda, I have become
— japanator.com — *please read aloud this blog in Yoda voice* Mmm, yes. Yes. Truly moe, this version of myself... is. Taken all of my serious out, Japan has. Moe is the path to the darkside. USB Force, you will be connecting me by, and cheeks will light up they will, yes. Mmmh . Clip me on your monitor, you will. ... (more) Moe Yoda, I have become
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Japanese school uniforms become hot fashion item
japanator.com - 28 hours ago
Japanese school uniforms become hot fashion item
— japanator.com — Like so many other students around the world, Japanese schoolkids used to view their uniforms with disdain.... For decades, the sailor suit represented a symbol of conformity, forced upon the student population by evil adults intent on brainwashing Japan's youth into becoming obedient, ... (more) Japanese school uniforms become hot fashion item
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Moe Moe Buddhism!
japanator.com - 40 hours ago
Moe Moe Buddhism!
— japanator.com — Do you remember the Shinto shrine that experienced a sudden surge in popularity because of Lucky Star... ? Well, it appears that the Ryohoji Buddhist temple near Tokyo has decided to go one better... with a full-blown catgirl maid cafe. Last May, Ryohoji erected a PR sign that featured moe ... (more) Moe Moe Buddhism!

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A Real Girlfriend lets you stick your finger up her nose

Published 42 hours ago at Japanator

And by "real girlfriend" I meant Real Kanojo , the latest game from Illusion Soft, better known to most English-speakers as "The RapeLay guys." It seems they've held off from immediate controversy and settled for pushing the technological limits of eroge with this new girlfriend sim, featuring ...
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japanator.com - 45 hours ago
G! The most intense Pocky CM ever
— japanator.com — I don't know about this. This makes my mouth hurt. It's a commercial that's supposed to be... selling a variant of the official snack of otaku, but I think they're missing something here. Worse yet, it does not make me want to try the product. Never have I witnessed a more drawn out bite of ... (more) G! The most intense Pocky CM ever
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Happy now? Get the proper Spice & Wolf covers free online

Published 45 hours ago at Japanator

I understand that there was a bit of a kerfuffle around the time Spice and Wolf 's light novel releases were first unveiled by Yen Press. Personally I didn't see the big problem. The new, "realistic" cover was designed to appeal outside of the otaku demographic after all, and a bigger audience ...
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japanator.com - 46 hours ago
All members of Arashi cast in upcoming Fuji TV drama
— japanator.com — I fell in love with boy band Arashi because of seeing the actors in various dramas. Matsumoto... Jun , who you already know is one of my potential future husbands, was the first I ever saw in another drama, but eventually I fell hard for Ninomiya Kazumari too. Sure, they aren't always the best ... (more) All members of Arashi cast in upcoming Fuji TV drama
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japanator.com - 47 hours ago
Releases of the Week - 11/24/09
— japanator.com — Man, this is a fantastic week when it comes to shopping. Two of my favorite manga series,... Sundome and Higurashi: When They Cry have new volumes hitting store shelves this week. Even though it's been listed time and time again, it looks like the sometimes delayed Moyashimon is making it to more ... (more) Releases of the Week - 11/24/09

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japanator.com - 2 days ago
Japanator Recommends: OMODAKA - Plum Song EP
— japanator.com — It might be overselling it a bit to say that electro producer OMODAKA, aka Soichi Terada, became... an overnight sensation. But not by much. Terada has been making music under the OMODAKA name for a few years, but it was only after the video for the song "Kokirikobushi" from his 2006 ... (more) Japanator Recommends: OMODAKA - Plum Song EP

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japanator.com - 2 days ago
Medicom introduces four sexy Evangelion figures
— japanator.com — [As originally posted on Tomopop ] Figures for Neon Genesis Evangelion have been popping up all over... the place, and the excitement is only going to get louder in the US from here on out, now that FUNimation has released Evangelion 1.01: You Are (Not) Alone . I really don't mind this, having ... (more) Medicom introduces four sexy Evangelion figures

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japanator.com - 2 days ago
Get yourself ready for Ikki Tousen season 4!
— japanator.com — Word is coming from 2chan that in the January issue of Comic GUM contains the announcement of... a fourth season of everyone's favorite nudity show, Ikki Tousen . Lovingly referred to as Titty Tousen here at the Modern Method office, I think you can tell we're all rather excited about the next ... (more) Get yourself ready for Ikki Tousen season 4!

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