Japan Unveiled

The Price of DevotionAffection feels pure.Buying rarely does.And yet, in Japanese fan culture, the two are constantly in...

Why 2D Love Feels SaferI have never fallen in love with a fictional character.At least, not in the way some people descr...

When a Subculture Becomes StrategyThere was a time when “otaku” was not a compliment.It implied obsession. Social awkwar...