WCS Introduces The World Cosplay Summit Official Book 2013

world cosplay summit bookThe World Cosplay Summit (世界コスプレサミット) is one of the best cosplay events recognized worldwide and 2013 is a special year as the event celebrates its tenth year in the world of cosplay. If you missed out the previous WCS events, the organizers have come up with a very special project that is a must-have for every cosplay fan. Enter the World Cosplay Summit Official Book 2013.

The World Cosplay Summit Official Book 2013 is a collection of photographs taken during the World Cosplay Summit. Keep Reading

Premium Bandai Releases Gold Cloth Pendant

saint seiya necklaceIf you’re a fan of Saint Seiya (聖闘士星矢), this little treasure might be a great addition to your collection. Thanks to Premium Bandai, you can take home this pendant based on the Aries Gold Cloth.

First released on October 23, the Aries Gold Cloth pendant is the first product in a series of 12. The pendant is made from sterling silver with a plating made from 18 karat gold. It is sized at 14.5 mm by 11.5 mm and is highly detailed from all four sides including an adornment of a golden ram – the symbol of Aries. Keep Reading

Sailor Moon In The News, Vol. 2: Magical Chopsticks, All Star Tribute Album And Tribute Art

sailor moon momoiroSailor Moon (美少女戦士セーラームーン) fever is still burning hot and Asgard Anime brings you the latest Sailor Moon news for all you die hard Moonies out there with Sailor Moon In the News, now on our second volume!

What made Sailor Moon memorable was not just the characters and the story alone – the soundtrack itself is a massive part of the fandom with Moonlight Densetsu (ムーンライト伝説) leading the nostalgia-inducing soundtrack. Now, imagine 10 of the best well known Sailor Moon songs revamped with the greatest artists in Japan. Keep Reading

Danganronpa Goodies For Girly Girls: Stockings, Nail Films And Insoles

danganronpa 1If you have hordes of anime fans for friends and they’ve been posting photos or videos about a black-and-white bear that bears a similar resemblance to Batman’s nemesis, Two Face, congratulations! You just met Monokuma (モノクマ) from Danganronpa: The Animation (ダンガンロンパ 希望の学園と絶望の高校生 THE ANIMATION). While Monokuma is the show’s antagonist, this remote-controlled bear is the face of Danganronpa the same way the Collosal Titan is of Shingeki no Kyojin. Japanese online store 2PMWORKS has unleashed a wave of goodies for Danganronpa fans adorned with Monokuma prints! Keep Reading

Kotobukiya In The News: Bishoujo Super Hero Edition

kotobukiya wonder womanThe figures that Japanese collectible toy company, Kotobukiya (株式会社 壽屋 コトブキヤ), have teased awhile back have finally come out and are ready to be yours! Asgard Anime gives you the lowdown on the newest members of the Bishoujo line.

If you’re an avid fan of DC Comics, here’s something for you. Amazon princess, Diana Prince, has been graced with her very own Bishoujo figure. Wonder Woman, as she is more commonly identified as, stands at a 1/7 scale and is never seen without her Lasso of Truth, Bracelets of Submission and dagger. Keep Reading

Tentacle Grape Needs All Hands On Deck

tentacle grape jpgIt looks like the internet meme “I’ve seen too much Hentai to know where this is going” has spawned a very wholesome and thirst-quenching drink in the form of the Tentacle Grape Soda. Over the years, Tentacle Grape has been a huge hit over anime conventions because of its unique grape taste and its ingenious theme. Because Tentacle Grape is worthy to be shared throughout the world, the great people behind this purple drink need all hands on deck for the improvement of this magical potion. Keep Reading

College Humor Completes PokeRap

PokemonIf you grew up watching the first seasons of the Pokemon (ポケットモンスター) anime starring Ash (サトシ) and his trusty pal, Pikachu (ピカチュウ) with Gym Leaders Misty (カスミ) and Brock (タケシ), there’s a huge chance that you might remember this: before each episode ends, a short clip called PokeRap would be shown. If you’re too young to remember that, the PokeRap is a rap song that mentions all of the Pokemon found in a specific Generation and is shortened per episode. Keep Reading