Giant 18M Tetsujin 28 Statue Nears Completion

By inuiShirou

Mitsuteru Yokoyama’s Tetsujin 28-gō (鉄人28号, Iron Man #28, usually known in the US as Gigantor) is set to be permanently immortalised in Kobe as a 18m life size statue, and is nearing completion.

The statue, which will have it’s final base at Wakamatsu Park, was planned to be finished in August, but has now been pushed back to the end of September, with its official unveiling is due in October.

It can be seen in more detail below:

Unlike Bandai’s by now exceedingly famous RX-78 life size Gundam at Odaiba, the Tetsujin 28 is intended to commemorate the revitalision of Kobe, after the 1995 earthquake that nearly destroyed the city. As such, the statue’s main construction site is at Nagata Ward, the place hardest hit by the quake, though now fully recovered.

Costing some 135 million yen, it was also chosen as a memorial to Yokoyama-sensei himself, as a noted mangaka and one of Kobe’s most famous sons.

Partly funded by the city (who paid around 45M yen), the rest was garnered from sales of “Tetsujin Curry”. Unlike the Bandai’s Gundam, this statue cannot be moved, and so it will be a permanent feature.

Doubtless it is hoped that as a stimulus to tourism the Iron Man will more than recoup the investment…

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What the Japanese Want in a Partner

A recent survey has uncovered just what it is Japanese men and women say they want from a partner in terms of both looks and mental characteristics, and what they look at on a date.

The results may make interesting, if unsurprising, reading…

The survey covered 2,032 men and women aged 12-79.

Their sampling methodology is not disclosed, but the survey was commissioned by a hair clinic, which may explain some of the results…

What physical characteristics are most desired in a spouse?

By men:

1. Not fat (47%)

2. Good looking/cute (40%)

3. Has a full head of hair (19%)

4. Not greasy (17%)

5. Slender (8%)

By women:

1. Not fat (46%)

2. Not greasy (39%)

3. Not balding (36%)

4. Good looking/cute (19%)

5. Tall (19%)

It seems fat, greasy and bald men are the least desired by women, which may leave certain demographics in a quandary…

What mental characteristics are most desired in a spouse?

By men:

1. Kindness (57%)

2. Fidelity (45%)

3. Similar values (36%)

4. Seriousness (26%)

5. Fond of children (23%)

By women:

1. Fidelity (67%)

2. Kindness (67%)

3. Reliability (55%)

4. Similar values (52%)

5. Can work (42%)

The relative importance of physical and mental characteristics is not dealt with, though it is not hard to guess what tendencies such results might display.

What physical features men and women pay most attention to on a date?

By men:

1. Clothes

2. Hairstyle

3. Eyes

4. Legs

5. Mouth

By women:

1. Clothes

2. Hairstyle

3. Eyes

4. Hands

5. Nose

We have to wonder at the survey’s decision to exclude “breasts” from the ranking…

Men who fear for their marriage prospects after seeing these lists can of course rest easy: Japanese women apparently value one quality above all others, even if the Bowdlerised results here are too polite to mention it…

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Mini Photosession at Gelar Jepang UI

Actually this is an yearly event that held by Universitas Indonesia, but the ambience is too crowded... so i confused... who's i must take photos first
Also the cosplayer itself is too many... and i don't recognize them...
When i still deciding... my friend take me to take her photos,

Well it's better than nothing...
The photograph that i take is Dark Rider from Kamen Rider Decade (Ryuuga & Ouga) and Kamen Rider Taiga SIC, Saber Lily, Phoenix Wright and Agito from Air Gear.

Here they're

Dark Rider

Agito-Air Gear
Cosplay by Hikaru

Phoenix Wright

Saber Lily
Cosplay by Sheffyne Yuka

for more photo or see

Cosplay Photosession - Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

gLocation in Kerta Niaga Building at
Kota tua, Fatahillah Museum, Jakarta Indonesia
June 21st 2009
11am-5pm

enjoy

Reminisce about Past
Cosplay by Kaizer Verde

Winry other side
Cosplay by Hime Mitsurugi
visit her DeviantArt too

The Messiah
Cosplay by Hikaru, Hime and Whity

Homonculus Full Team
Cosplay by Sora Hua, Roy Beowolve, Kaizer Verde

Hi handsome... may i kill ya
Cosplay by Roy Beowolve"

Military Lunch Break
Cosplay by Akihi and Kirika
visit Kirika's DeviantArt too

for more photos visit My Multiply or My Gallery

irasshaimassen... ^ ^

nyoooo... finally this entry is done
this blog will entrying all about otaku news, update untill the stuff
saa minna... KN Studio, the lair of shota garou... hajimarimasu...

look forward to spread friendship to all otaku in abroad...
ok first...
me found this in sankaku


By inuiShirou

SABEEEERRRRR
Saber Lily Dakkimakura

A new dakimakura featuring Fate/stay Night’s Saber wearing a lovely, if dubious, battle attire of mostly lingerie and flowers is coming from the same Chinese circle that is releasing the gorgeous Mio Eromakura.

This Saber dakimakura, from circle 紫源亭, will be making its debut at this summer’s Comiket alongside the aforementioned Mio-makura.

They will both run the steep (but not unexpected) cost of ¥14,000, which could make buying both a worrying prospect, as ¥28,000 equates to a small mountain of doujinshi…

If forced to choose between them, the Mio dakimakura might be the closest thing to an objectively better choice – the head proportions appear to be a little off on the Saber pillow, although it is undoubtedly still a thing of beauty.

The circle will be at Comiket 76 on the second day at booth B03b, more information is available at their website.

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kyaaa... saber-chan...
drools...