Otaku International

I know this does not really relate to anything truly Otaku but after browsing the net and seeing some pictures, this is just something I have to write about. During my last trip to Japan roughly 4 years ago, I think I only ran into maybe 2 ganguro girls at best. As far as I assumed, this fashion was dead however due to information from other people, it seems they still exist in large abundance.

These pictures of the ganguro fashion on the internet actually reminds me of oompa loompas… Now of course I am sure not every ganguro fashion looks like this, this most likely has been taken to the extreme but nonetheless the resemblance to the oompa loompas is uncanny.

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This piece of news is for Gundam builders everywhere. For the 10th time now Ascii Media Works will hold the Gunpla Contest in Akihabara. The contest running under the name “Dengeki King of Gundam Modelers championship” will have people from all over Japan showing off their creations. There will be two leagues divided by age. The first will be consisting from ages up to 12 and the second one anyone over that. The contest will be lasting 2 days from August 23 until the 24th.

For gunpla builders not living in Japan, you need not worry as this contest is also being held at other locations, the contest will also be held in Hong Kong or Taiwan. For those who are intending to join these competitions, feel free to email me your pictures of the event or your model. I will gladly display them on a post here.