Get Your Necomimi Brain Controlled Cat Ears

necomimiSome people would frown upon otakus who wear cat ears on a regular day. But not anymore. Say hello to the Necomimi.

The Necomimi looks like a simple cat ear headband. Until it moves. Necomimi is a device that moves according to how the user feels by reading the user’s brainwaves; it goes up when the user is alert and goes down when the user feels relaxed. It even wiggles up and down when the person is feeling “in-the-zone”. Keep Reading

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Asgard Anime Vault: Bubblegum Crisis 2040

bubblegum crisisThe Asgard Anime Vault celebrates old school anime that certainly made every 90′s otaku proud have lived those years as well as introduce young otakus to these great titles. This week, Asgard’s spotlight is on Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040.

Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 (バブルガムクライシス TOKYO 2040) is a remake of the original Bubblegum Crisis which was first aired in 1987 as an original video animation or OVA. Both are themed with cyberpunk mixed with action. Keep Reading

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Akazukin Cha Cha Returns After 12 Years

cha chaLove! Courage! Hope!

Red riding hood Cha Cha, returns to the manga scene after 12 long years! Manga magazine Cookie will be publishing the freshest Akazukin Cha Cha manga on their August issue. The latest installment is called “Akazukin Cha Cha N”.

Akazukin Cha Cha tells the story of Cha Cha, a young, magician-in-training. Although Cha Cha appears to have little talent in magic, her heart is in the right place. Keep Reading

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Cosplayer Interviews: Jake Queja From The Philippines

One of the most unforgettable experiences a cosplayer could ever have are their the first few months. Enter Jake Queja. This cosplay rookie is just one of the recent additions to the cosplaying community in the city of Cagayan de Oro and he tells us his cosplay firsts in this Asgard interview!

Asgard: When did your interest in cosplay begin?

Jake: It started in our circle as just some talks for an Umineko cosplay group at first since November 2010. Keep Reading

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7-Year Old Fuku Suzuki Given Title Role for Ikkyu-San

ikkyuSanspo, a Japanese Sports and Entertainment news publication, has revealed that the Toei Animation historical comedy series is about to have its own live action adaptation. Ikkyu-san, an animated series which was inspired by a true-to-life Buddhist Monk, is scheduled to be aired on Fuji TV as a three part anthology in prime time set this June.

Ikkyu Soujun is the historical character which inspired the original animation. The plot trails after his naughty adventures as a child while he is staying at the Ankoku Temple. Keep Reading

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Animax Asia Holds Dubbing Competition At AFA 2012

Animax Asia Dubbing CompetitionDo you have what it takes to be a seiyuu?

Animax Asia will be holding a dubbing contest this coming June 9 and 10 at the Anime Festival Malaysia 2012.

Seiyuu is a Japanese word which means “voice actor/actress”. Voice actors do more than just doing voice overs and narrations; these individuals give life to the world’s best known anime and video game characters and they have garnered a huge following themselves. Keep Reading

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Mayu Shinjo’s Ai Ore Love Me! features South Korean Idols DGNA

aioreA live action film adaptation is scheduled for Mayu Shinjo’s shoujo romance manga, Ai Ore Love Me (Ai wo Utau yori Ore ni Oborero). The story, staged in a high school setting, involves a unique love story between a feminine man and a manly girl, and their love for music. The unique charm within the visual kei world as well as the age backdrop makes it a pleasant film for teenagers and manga enthusiasts alike. Keep Reading

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