anime

Alodia on Toys, Social Media, and Cosplay

The Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Erika Tapalla interviews Filipina otaku queen Alodia Gosiengfiao on some of her geeky passions: toys, social media, and cosplay. Alodia’s haters even get special mention.

It’s hard to believe a girl this pretty spends her Saturday nights bloghopping instead of clubhopping, surrounded by toys instead of boys. Welcome to the new world of geek chic. Watch Alodia cosplay anime heroine Haruhi Suzumiya at the end of the interview.

December 17, 2008 · 107 Comments (with 20 Conversations)

Anime CG Girls

Anime CG Girl

Have you ever wondered what anime girls would look like in real life? CG artist Chris Scarborough does. In fact, he renders realistic portraits of girls with anime features, big eyes and all.

Years of watching anime must have warped my idea of beauty. I don’t know whether these portraits are pretty or creepy. Click here to continue reading “Anime CG Girls”…

November 20, 2008 · 48 Comments (with 3 Conversations)