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Akiba-kei is a Japanese slang term meaning "Akihabara style". It dates back to the early 80s and refers to a subculture of otaku that spends a significant amount of time in and around the Akihabara area of Tokyo and is known for their strong interest in "fantasy worlds...anime, manga, maids, idols, and games". [1]
Release events, special events, and conventions are common in Akihabara. Architects design the stores of Akihabara to be opaque and closed, to reflect the desire of many otaku to live in their anime worlds rather than display their interests. [2] [10] Akihabara's role as a free market has allowed a large amount of amateur work to find an audience.
Since otaku were often seen as strange people who behaved differently from the rest of society, denpa became widely associated with otaku culture in Japan and the Akihabara scene. Eventually, the term denpa began to encompass anyone who seemed quirky or out of tune with reality, as if these people were being hypnotized or controlled by ...
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"Akihabara-style idols"): Akiba-kei idols are type of underground idol based in the Akihabara district of Tokyo, drawing influences from its otaku culture. [82] Music from Akiba-kei idols are generally sold as self-published CDs at Comiket or promoted through Niconico. [82] Akihabara Dear Stage is a dedicated venue where they perform. [82]
Netflix’s Emilia Pérez is one of the most divisive contenders in this year’s Oscar race.The film racked up a historic 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, making it the ...
He is also from the same Nighteater clan as Shizuku and Rin. He wishes to turn all of Akihabara into Synthisters. Shion Kasugai (霞会志遠) - A 26-year-old female CEO of a pharmaceutical company and acquaintance of the protagonist. Nana (ナナ) - The protagonist's hikikomori little sister who lives in a room behind the bar at Mogra.
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