Japanese family’s Naruto, DBZ, Detective Conan and other anime cosplay is truly adorable
Japanese Twitter user and regular cosplayer Mikan-kun (@xMiCaN) writes on his profile that he is aiming to be a cool dad, and one look at…
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Cosplayer and media personality Kaho Shibuya weighs in on the Uzaki-chan debate
From its initial serialization as a manga (illustrated by Take) in December 2017 on Niconico Seiga’s Dra Dra Sharp website to its anime adaptation by…
Cosplayers to Watch: Nakanojojo (Photos and Interview)
Nakanojojo When he’s not designing apps for a famous IT company, Nakanojojo is enjoying his life in Japan as an artist registered with the Twin…
Man creates awesome responsive robotic double hand out of bands and wires
Often at Japanese schools, students will be tasked with coming up with their own independent research project to conduct during summer vacation. For the 27-year-old…
Popular cosplayer Akira Itsuki launches official fan club on WorldCosplay
Along with the likes of Enako, Saku, and Iori Moe, Akira Itsuki is currently ranked as one of the top ten female cosplayers in Japan….
Dress like an anime heroine with new Studio Ghibli dresses
For Studio Ghibli fans, Japanese retailer Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) is an absolute go-to for awesome merchandise inspired by the beloved animation giant. In the…
Pandemic-struck Japanese fetish swimsuit brand seeks help through crowdfunding campaign
If you’ve been reading grape Japan for a while, you may remember Japanese nerd and fetish swimsuit brand “School Fiction” by Moira Design. Designer Moira…
Awesome Gin Tama cosplayer married couple have best photo of first meeting
It’s always a good sign for a marriage when the couple has a unifying passion. For Ishiko (@ishikooooo) and her husband Ikatarou (@Ikatarou_cos), it’s love…
Cats purr as Demon Slayer characters in gorgeous cosplay photo shoots
Adorable cat cosplay is certainly nothing new, but Japanese Twitter user and cosplay enthusiast Yagyou (@YagyouNEKO) takes things to the next level with beautiful photo…
Kano Sister Mika Reveals her Lifelike Bleach Cosplay
The Kano sisters are no stranger to the limelight. This pair of Japanese celebrities, who claim to be half-sisters sharing the same father, have been…
Japan’s “too sexy jazz pianist” performs anime songs in cosplay for stay at home entertainment
Japanese jazz pianist Riyoko Takagi has picked up quite the fandom since releasing her debut album “Resonance” last year, but lately the talented musician is…
Cosplaying women’s pro-shogi player stuns Twitter with her before and after transformation
Manao Kagawa (@MNO_shogi) is known for her accomplishments in the world of a shogi (a strategic game sometimes called Japanese chess or Game of Generals)….
Tifa trends on Twitter on FF7 Remake launch day as cosplayers and illustrators celebrate
The day fans of the long-lived Final Fantasy franchise have been waiting for is finally here. Final Fantasy VII Remake launched last night at midnight…
Make-up artist makes stunning anime character transformations with detailed facepaint
Japan boasts some of the most talented cosplayers in the world, but talented make-up artist o-ji (@ouji_shironuri distinguishes herself with an expert use of facepaint…
Japanese busty cosplayer stuns fans revealing he’s a handsome mustached man
It seems like there is no anime character popular Japanese cosplayer Rei (@Rei_Dunois) can’t handle. One look at Rei’s take on controversial brothel review anime…