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Meet Clara, The New Otaku Women’s Gym

A new gym chain in Japan wants to help otaku women stay healthy and love themselves - while also shamelessly enjoying their…

Hirano Aya’s Harassment in the Anime Industry All Too Common

Death Note voice actress Hirano Aya talked recently about threats against her life. Sadly, her story isn't a rare case in the…

Spain’s “Otaku Burger” Draws Attention on Japan Twitter

'Tis the season for...geek burgers? Japanese Twitter users express their confusion and amusement over a new Spanish KFC offering.

Help – My Boyfriend’s an Otaku! Should I Dump Him?

What do straight women in Japan think about dating men who are seriously into manga or virtual artists? An online forum provides…