The popular manga series Onimai: I’m Now Your Sister!, currently serialized in Monthly Comic Rex, will be adapted into an anime series in 2023. Nekotofu’s series has sold over 500,000 copies since 2019.

The comedy follows Mahiro Oyama, an otaku living with his younger sister Mihari, a scientist. One day, he wakes up in the body of a young girl as a result of Mihari’s experiments. Learning to live as a middle school girl, the series is full of hilarity and nonsense and is sure to adapt well to the small screen. The manga series ranked fifth in Da Vinci’s Next Manga Award 2018 in the web manga category and ranked ninth in the Web Manga Overall Election 2019. It also ranked third in AnimeJapan’s Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking in 2020.

Multi-genre entertainer P Maru-sama and cosplayer Enako are teaming up to perform the anime’s theme song Identeitei Meltdown. Enako has been featured on 70 magazine covers and won the 2022 Cover Girl Award, while P Maru-sama has received an incredible 1.9 billion video views on his YouTube channel. 

Marika Kono, Kaori Ishihara, Hisako Kanemoto, and Minami Tsuda–the four main voice actresses–will sing the ending theme, Himegoto, under the group name Onimai Sisters.

The opening and ending theme CDs will be released simultaneously on February 15, 2023. Will you be watching the series next year?

Comment from Enako

“I’ll be working with P Maru-sama to create the opening theme for the anime series Onimai: I’m Now Your Sister!

Identeitei Meltdown is an absolutely adorable and speedy duet, and I hope that this peppy track makes people super excited for the series!

Be sure to watch Onimai along with me!”

Comment from P Maru-sama

“I’m so thankful to be asked to participate in the Onimai opening theme! 

This song is super cute and super energetic, and I’m so happy I could sing with Enako herself! I’m looking forward to watching the anime! Hooray!!!”

©ねことうふ・一迅社／「おにまい」製作委員会

Japanese clothing company Cospa, which specialises in cosplay costumes, has announced the release of the school uniform worn by the main characters of the ongoing TV anime series Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story.

Blouse Set (Blouse/Innerwear/Ribbon) – ¥29,500 (Before Tax) / Skirt – ¥19,500 (Before Tax)

The outfit is a faithful reproduction of the school uniform, capturing all of its little details. The cute pink checked skirt features a print produced specifically for this outfit. The back part of the thick waist belt has rubber instead it so it snaps perfectly around the waist, giving you a waistline just like Momoko and the others.

Rena Minami’s Ribbon – ¥3,500 (Before Tax)

Cospa is also selling the ribbon worn by Rena Minami, a member of the team alongside Momoko Togame and Kaede Akino. Pair together with the school uniform for a kawaii cosplay of Rena.

The blouse set and skirt will be released in late April and the ribbon in mid-May, Pre-orders are now open on the official website below.

© Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Magia Record Anime Partners

The TOKYO GAME SHOW is in a league of its own. It is a mecca for gamers who cannot get enough of Japanese games and entertainment. This is where Japan’s major game publishers from all kinds of platforms unite to put on an enormous exhibition. 

This includes the opportunity to explore games that are yet to be released as well as hear new announcements about the direction developers are steering the future of gaming. There’s no lagging behind. This is a major event for the gaming industry, raking in leagues of heroes every year. 

On August 28, a total of 2,417 game booths were announced, which is the largest number the event has ever seen in its history. This event is home to games on a range of platforms including for console, smartphone and PC. The enormous variety of genres includes the most cutting-edge and latest trends including Esports, VR and much more.

For those of you who love cosplay, this event is your chance to finally meet your fantasy. The outside area of Hall 9 will have a Cosplaying Area Stage where two events will take place: a cosplay fashion show and a gathering. 

On Saturday 14th, Hall 1 event stage will hold the Cosplay Collection Night@2019 event where participants and event staff will take over the stage in game character cosplay. Spectating is free, so feel free to watch as each cosplayer dominates the entire stage, showing off their excellent craftsmanship and skills as they walk the runway and strike a pose definitely worth saving in your highlights! 

On Sunday 15th at 2:30 pm, cosplayers will take to the stage in units of two or more to put on a dance or combat show that you just cannot critically miss out on. 

Schedule:

September 14 (Sat)  From 12:00 ー Cosplay Runway  From 15:30 ー Cosplay Runway

September 15 (Sun) From 13:30 ー Cosplay Runway From 14:30 ー Cosplay Dance and Combat Shows From 15:30 ー Cosplay Runway

The Gathering is where cosplayers can interact with one another and have photos taken ー the perfect opportunity to send those friend requests. On September 14, a gathering dedicated to the Final Fantasy Tales Series will take place on the Cosplay Area Stage. On September 15, there will be gatherings for the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series.

Schedule:

September 14  13:00-13:30 Final Fantasy Series Gathering  14:00-15:00 Final Fantasy Tales Series Gathering 

September 15 12:30-13:00 Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors Series Gathering

More information on the exhibitions, booths and events will be announced on the morning of September 12 so please check it out. 

There is no better way to multi kill your time than to spend the entire day at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2019 ー get your tickets and GLHF!

Nikon Imaging Japan are creating lessons in Japanese for cosplayers on how to take photogenic photos. The website posted Lesson 12 on March 20, 2018 which gives tips on how to become better at taking better cosplay pictures by yourself.

Cosgenic shows how to sync your photos perfectly with the character and world of the series they are from. Lesson 12 details how to take photos of yourself, something which shouldn’t be forgotten when enjoying cosplay. From snapping pictures at events to outdoors and even in your own home, the lesson unveils top quality techniques with a single-lens reflex camera so that even someone on their own can make their pictures look high quality

Learn the tricks of the trade and take even better photos of your cosplay by yourself!

From the project which commoditizes “delusional dreams” “MOCOLLE,” the renewed version of “Ouchi de Yuru Miko!” which accomplished an amazing 232% in crowd funding, will be sold at Village Vanguard Online.

This is a dreamy item which realizes the dreams of men thinking, “There are not so many chances to see Mikos (female attendants) but I can’t go to shrines just to see mikos and I can’t wait until New Year’s Day… What about making a room wear that looks like miko’s costume and ask my girlfriend to wear it?” In addition, it is an item that fulfills the dream of girls who wanted to become a miko.

The room wear is cute by is very functionable and easy to wear. This time, they released two sizes, M and L. One can attach tasuki (sash) to make the room wear cuter.

The room wear is a one-piece suit so that it can be worn easily.

When wearing a furisode (long sleeved kimonos) the sleeves get in the way when working on something and therefore the tasuki is attached to the product (2 colors – red and white are attached).

Don’t miss this chance to watch a miko in your room or become a miko!

Peach John’s lingerie brand, “YUMMY MART” is selling “Cosplay Collection” to add some spice to the Halloween costume culture which is stuck in a rut. The lineup of the collection consists of decorated brassieres, panties, lingerie and bathing suits and there are more than 10 items available. Although each brassiere is created as a cosplay item, there are many sizes available and the fit of these items is comfortable. These items can be bought at the official online store, YUMMY MART and at concept shops.

The standard cosplay item “Nurse”

YM Bolero Nurse Strap Press Set / 5,980 yen (＋tax)

Size of the brassier (Cup B～D, under 65～75)

A fetish set colored in red and white created based on the image of a nurse’s costume, a standard item of cosplay. The product comes with six items that are brassiere/panty which can be wore without using straps, head accessary, bolero, apron and porch.

“Pink Poodle” is pink color-colored /dog lover’s will love this item

YM Poodle Brassiere Set / 5,480 yen (＋tax)

Size of the brassier (Cup B～D, under 65～75)

A set which combines the allurements of girls and poodles. The impact of the product is huge since it has many pompoms. The set comes with a cachucha, a velour choker and two bracelets.

“Army” is recommended to those of you who like stylish costumes

YM Army Brassier Set / 5,480 yen (＋tax)

Size of the brassier (cup B～D, under 65～75)

A stylish set created under the theme of “army style” which many girls love. The perfect balance of the set which has a cool impression (camouflage pattern/khaki color) and cute impression (garter belt) is the sales point of this set. The set comes with five items including the hat, bolero and garter belt.

Probably the most “Halloween-ish” set! The standard set “Maid”

YM Maid Body Set / 5,480 yen (＋tax)

S/M, M/L

“Maid” costume is the standard item of cosplay. Based on “Body,” and Western style clothes, the set includes items such as a cachucha, cuffs and an apron. The dark image of the set is suitable as a Halloween costume.

“Bunny” which is recommended to persons who love lovely designed items

YM My Bunny Body Set / 5,380 yen (＋tax)

S/M, M/L

A less-revealing set which is recommended for beginners. This set comes with the same body as Maid, a mask using eco fur, a choker and a cute tail. The top of the body is high neck made with a rib and the set can be used in daily basis, not just during the Halloween season.

A bathing suit!? Very cute “Tentomushi (ladybug)”

YM Tentomushi Mizugi Set / 5,380 yen (＋tax)

Size of the brassier (Cup B～D, under 65-75)

A cosplay set created under the theme of “ladybug.” You can become the leading figure at the party by wearing this set which comes with a cachucha with heart-shaped antennas and wings which can be attached to your shoulders. The set is made with swim wear material, so it can be used during the summer season as well. The set has a retro impression since it is a high-waist item and has a dot-pattern.

Many cute items are available other than the items noted above! Let’s enjoy Halloween with lingerie which are different from your usual everyday lingerie!

This is for those of you who have always wanted to try putting on a sailor uniform (“sailor fuku” in Japanese). From the “Sailor Uniform Collection” comes a sailor fuku blanket that you can wear as pajamas.

The blanket comes as a one piece that you can wear just as you would a gown. It is a comfortable size and does not feel tight around your stomach. The best part to point out about it is most definitely the skirt. It measures 158cm, the average height of a 17-year old girl, and does not drag along as you walk. When you sit down wearing this blanket, the cloth lays across the floor like a blanket and acts like a self-kotatsu as it contains the heat.

No matter how you sit on the floor, whether you’re grasping your knees or sitting with your legs to the side, your toes will keep warm, and when you stand, it will flutter like you are wearing a princess dress. This product is for those girls out there who want to stay eternally young. The texture is fluffy so you can enjoy wearing a sailor uniform even in winter. Maybe you’ve never worn a sailor uniform before. Try wearing one yourself in your bedroom and you might feel like a student.

■Information
“Sailor Uniform Collection” Blanket Pajamas
Price: ￥9,000 (tax not included)
Official Website: http://www.bibilab.jp/product/slc80w/

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