This Is The Anime Nerd Equivalent of Seeing Jesus in Toast
A recent thread on 2ch, Japan's largest bulletin board, was pouring over this image by Johannes Schedler at the …
Half Way Through, The Cartoon Suddenly Turned to a Porno
Japan's Most Wanted Criminal Is One Slippery Troll
Madoka Is Flicking You Off All in Good Fun
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At the recent AK-Garden hobby show in Japan, the figurine of Puella Magi Madoka Magica's Madoka Kaname got an array of customized (and amusing) accesories. Have a look.
Popularity as Judged Through Edgy Porn and Fake Goods
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Earlier this year, anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica took Japan's otakudom by storm. Now that the series has finished, it's time for the vultures to swoop in and make a profit.
There's Small, Then There's This
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Anime character Kyubey is an extraterrestrial being in the popular Puella Magi Madoka Magica that when killed, reappears and eats the dead remains. If you think that's impressive, check out this Kyubey sculpture.