Anime, the distinct style of Japanese animated television and film entertainment, has surged in popularity in recent years. This surge in popularity can be attributed to a number of factors, including the proliferation of streaming platforms, the rise of social media, and the increasing popularity of cosplay. Could being an otaku be cool nowadays?
Read MoreAnime Festival Asia (AFA), is one of the largest anime conventions in Singapore. Making a grand, physical comeback after a Covid-19 two-year hiatus, tens and thousands of cosplayers, anime and manga fans flocked to Suntec Convention Centre.
Read MoreFor Singaporeans who look into shaping their hobbies into full time professions, we speak to a Singaporean who has had first hand experience, and has established her career as a professional cosplayer and model, Akaei Ray (IG: @akaei_ray).
Read MoreUnravelling Singapore's cosplay community, we speak to Singaporean cosplayer, Xylen (@xylen_nelyx_floppy), and get an insight on what it is like cosplaying different characters from another realm.
Read MoreJapan still holds the title of the number 1 fan of Singapore's official mascot, the Merlion. Japan's love and obsession over the Merlion is something that has been going on for decades, even till now as they feature the mascot in everything from anime to having their very own replicas.
Read MoreHaving a Japanese manga exhibition come to Singapore at the Art Science Musuem especially during the pandemic when we can’t travel is like a godsend for any otaku stuck in Singapore praying for a VTL to Japan. Here is a review of Attack on Titan: The Exhibition now ongoing at the Art Science Museum by an otaku who has followed the manga and anime since 2013.
Read MoreOtakus or weebs were once shunned by society, stereotyped and judged for being weird. But with the rising popularity of anime like Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer, liking anime has become something that is much more mainstream, An anime-loving bus driver in Singapore started posting about his bus driving experiences and love for anime on TikTok, which has gained him some internet fame.
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