Anata: 2015 Annual by Roma Menon

ANATA 2015

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CONTENT ANIME #01 Kill la Kill #02 Little Witch Academia 2

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FOOD #03 Omurice #04 Onigiri #05 Anime Girl Sweat Tea

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FEATURES #06 Hijabi Lolita #07 Cosplay is not Consent

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COSPLAY #08 How to Get into Cosplay 60 MANGA #09 J-Horror #10 Ajin

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KILL LA KILL: THE ANI-TAY REVIEW キルラキル

Koda Kazar for Ani-Tay

Over six years ago director Hiroyuki Imaishi and writer Kazuki Nakashima collaborated to create the seminal and venerated manly mecha series Gurren Lagann. Now they are back in the saddle together helming the first tv series to come out of Trigger, Imaishi’s upstart studio. Kill la Kill focuses on 17 year-old Ryuko Matoi as she searches across Japan to find her father’s killer. This quest takes her to Honnoji Academy, where she thinks she’ll finally end her mission. Does Trigger kill it or....you know what? No. I’m not going to end the opening paragraph like I normally do, let’s just get to the review.

Fantastic They’re Going HAM There’s really just no way to say it eloquently, Kill la Kill is simply 110% pure concentrated balls to the wall, pedal to the metal badass. Every episode of Kill la Kill left me even more pumped up than when I went in. And virtually each subsequent episode tops the previous one in terms of badass levels, so it is a constantly escalating scale of awesome. And it isn’t just the main characters that get to go HAM, either. Virtually every character with combat capabilities and a name get a chance to shine, especially towards the end of the series. To put it another way, the following video is more or less how I reacted to each episode of Kill la Kill. Granted with less food references and more anime references, but still, similar reactions. Demands Your Full Attention I honestly cannot believe how many times I see people say Kill la Kill is a turn your brain off type of show. It is not. Kill la Kill requires your full undivided attention. There are just too many references and theming for you to coast through this show on autopilot. Can you? Sure, you could totally just watch for the balls out awesome fight scenes, but then you’ll miss out on some rather nice character

details that you’d have a better chance catching if you paid attention. A Legendary Tribute Kill la Kill is stuffed to the gills with references and tributes to the works of the legendary Go Nagai. Nowhere is this more prominent than in Satsuki’s vile mother Ragyo, who might as well have been plucked straight from Nagai’s mind. Predictable Yet Still Shocking I’ll be up front, Kill la Kill can be a tad predictable, in that you can probably guess most of the major twists and turns the story will take long before they happen. Despite this, when the twists finally did happen, they were still legitimately shocking to me. Which just goes to show how you present the twists can affect how effective they are. Fluid Animation To say that Kill la Kill has a fluid, dynamic, and down right cartoonish animation style is putting it lightly. It is still a treat to see just how flexible the characters are and how generally crazy the animation can get. When so many series have stiff, rigid animation, it is just so nice to see something that isn’t afraid to inject some life into what we are seeing. 9

Unique Character Designs I’ve had the pleasure to watch anime for nearly twenty years, and in that time I have seen very few anime to come close to just how varied and unique Kill la Kill’s cast is. Aside from the nameless mook armies, no two characters look exactly the same. With a cast as big as Kill la Kill’s I honestly can’t tell you every character’s name, but I can instantly recognize their design, even the bit characters with barely any screen time. Epic Soundtrack Hiroyuki Sawano is one of the best composers in the anime industry today. He created the awesome soundtrack that helped make Attack on Titan as great as it was, and he doesn’t slouch when it comes to Kill la Kill’s either. I don’t think I can name another anime series that was so enhanced by its soundtrack. Without Sawano’s music, this anime just would not be the same beast it was. For an example of this show’s awesome music, check out the main theme that is pretty much played whenever something badass happens....which means this song, or a variation of it, plays a lot. 10

PLOT That Aids the Plot You pretty much can’t go anywhere without finding someone who detests the fanservice found in Kill la Kill. However, this fanservice is not only justified by the plot, it plays one of the central roles to the overall theming of the series. On top of that, there is equal opportunity fanservice, with actually far more men being in a state of undress than women. Mako’s Interruptions Mako, Ryuko’s primary best friend, will randomly interrupt each episode, with each interruption accompanied by a divine shower of light and a chorus of Hallelujah. Every single one of them are hilarious and they feature some of the whackiest animation in the show. I honestly looked forward to them the most in each episode, because I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The funny thing is, towards the end of the series, I mostly stopped reading the subtitles during these scenes, because I somewhat became accustomed to Mako’s weird gesture-based language.

Multilayered Characters Several of the characters in Kill la Kill are rather complex. More specifically the characters with some kind of personal connection to Satsuki, like the Elite Four, Ragyo, Nui, and of course Satsuki herself. Unfortunately not all of the characters are tailored the same... Not Bad Somewhat Shallow Lead Character Look, I like Ryuko. Really, I do. It is just...compared to some of the other characters in the series, Satsuki specifically, Ryuko is a rather shallow character. For most of the series she has a one track mind, only ever focusing on the current goal at hand. That can be fine, and I still think sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a total badass, I just wish there were more layers to her. Some Important Character Details Remember how up above I said the Elite Four were complex characters? Well, not all of their character details are in the show itself. Sure they are still pretty awesome characters in the show just based on what the show covers, but some of their most key character details are left out of the show and can only be found in extra material that you have to find for yourself. But once you do find it and read it, it greatly improves the four of them. Conclusion? Go for it.

LITTLE WITCH ACADEMIA 2 IS TRULY MAGICAL リトルウィッチアカデミア

Richard Eisenbeis for Kotaku

You know, I can’t decide whether we live in the best possible timeline because Little Witch Academia exists or if we live in the worst possible timeline since less than an hour and a half total of Little Witch Academia exists. Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade is the kickstarted sequel to 2013’s anime darling Little Witch Academia. And like the original, The Enchanted Parade brings all the wonder and whimsy of a Studio Ghibli film but with the unique art style of Kill La Kill’s Studio Trigger. The Enchanted Parade once again follows the three young witches Akko, Sucy, and Lotte as they continue their education at Luna Nova Magical Academy. Unfortunately, the three friends find themselves in trouble after accidentally creating a monster in one of their classes. Their punishment is to plan for and participate in the nearby town’s “Witch Parade”—which in this case involves young witches getting pelted with tomatoes, pushed down a hill in a barrel, and dunked repeatedly underwater. As you might expect, this does not sit well with Akko, and 16

so she decides upon a plan: to use the parade to show the normal people just how cool magic can be. Akko, Sucy, and Lotte are not the only trouble makers being forced to work on the parade. They are joined by Amanda, a thief who attempted to steal from the school’s vault just for the thrill of it; Constantze, a quiet witch who regularly mixes magic and machines to make forbidden technology; and Jasmineka, a food thief and habitual eater —regardless of the time or place. While the parade is the impetus that gets the plot moving, the real focus of the majority of the film is the toxic side of Akko’s personality. When it comes down to it, she is an immature and often spiteful child who becomes frustrated and downright hostile to anyone who does not view the world as she does. She generally assumes her friends agree with her (instead of asking their opinions) and will downright ignore anyone who questions the feasibility of one of her plans. Like all of us, Akko sees herself as the hero in her own story. Even when she does something obviously wrong, she rationalizes it with an “I didn’t mean to”

and gets angry at those who are rightfully angry with her. Expectedly, this eventually serves to drive Lotte and Sucy away. But within her personality there is some good, too—a drive to do what she thinks is right even if she has to stand alone. Thus, she takes the parade project entirely on her own shoulders and does all of the hard work and planning as an apology to her friends. It’s hard for her to admit she is wrong, but if nothing else, Akko will fight for what she believes in—be that showing everyone the wonder of magic or mending her important friendships. The other main aspect of the story is one of world building. In the original Little Witch Academia, we saw a bit of how witch society works within the microcosm of the school. In The Enchanted Parade we see how the common people view witches. In town, the people have little experience with magic despite its proximity to Luna Nova. The Witch Festival which turns the brutal history of witch trials into fairground events—much to the physical detriment of the young witches who participate—is the biggest magic-related event in the town.

This in turn affects how people view the witches. The trouble-making boys of the town view the young witches as disgusting and technologically backwards—i.e., eating stews made of various unsavory creatures in dusty old towers while having no idea what objects like cell phones are. To the boys, they are fit for nothing more than scorn and ridicule—and also being covered in tomatoes. The Mayor is hardly any better. He’s quick to disregard magical safety and historical monuments if they get in the way of progress—or his vanity. While he should be the bridge between the town and his magical neighbors, he doesn’t offer them even a modicum of respect.

Even if the street toughs and the mayor are the minority, it is easy to see why Akko wants to change the townspeople’s view on magic. For Akko, discovering the wonder of magic changed her life; and she is therefore certain that it can do the same for everyone who witnesses the parade—even if using magic in such a way is seen as lowbrow for high-society witches like Diana Diana’s role in The Enchanted Parade is that of star pupil and rival to Akko. But despite being cast in that role, Diana does nothing villainous. The only time she becomes particularly angry is after overhearing Akko speak badly of her behind her back— which is made worse as it is likely Diana was coming to offer Akko her aid in putting on the parade. Later in the film at Akko’s low point, Diana attempts to give Akko some tough love—though what is interesting is how hollow Diana’s words sound. Diana clearly dislikes being the perfect witch. She sees Akko and the other witches being so carefree and true to themselves that she is obviously envious—even as she looks down on them. From her reactions it seems that, deep down, she wants Akko to be better than her—to prove that there is another way to be a witch. Because then, it would be okay for Diana to look up to someone like Shiny Chariot..

Speaking of Ursula, the superstar-witch-turned -professor continues to help the students in a supporting role. When everything goes wrong, it is not her magic that allows the girls to save the day, but rather her stage experience—because if there is one thing the former Shiny Chariot knows, it’s how to put on a show. Now the only question is how long it will take Akko to put the pieces together and discover for herself that her teacher and idol are one in the same. As for the other characters, Lotte’s character is developed quite a bit. We learn about her past—that she was picked on for being a mage growing up. This is likely why she rolls with the punches so to speak, never losing control even as Akko leads her into trouble. Also in The Enchanted Parade we learn what is most personal and precious to Lotte—her music—as well as what it takes to make her snap. Sucy takes the role of the voice of reason. She is

cold and logical, never angry, simply blunt. But this does not mean she doesn’t care for others—because if she didn’t, she would have abandoned Akko long ago. The mushrooms that she is obsessed with in The Enchanted Parade are the perfect metaphor to describe her: While many see them as poison, mixed correctly with other ingredients, they can become a powerful medicine. Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade is the perfect sequel to Little Witch Academia. It builds upon the world of the original and develops the cast into multifaceted characters that are a joy to watch. Add to that its amazing, high-quality visuals and a story of friendship, understanding, and overcoming personal failings, and you get a short film on par with the Ghibli classics of old. Truly, the world is worse off if this is the last we see of Little Witch Academia.

OMURICE オムライス Itadakimasu Anime!

Omurice, believe it or not, is a simplistic, classic dish. Someone once wrote that it is the Japanese answer to a grilled cheese sandwich: nostalgic, easy, and perfect for brunches and kids’ breakfasts. So, for someone trying to be as professional with their cooking and impress their crush, it makes sense for Minko to shoot down the omurice idea for her menu. On the other hand, this filling meal is probably a perfect (and delicious) way to let a person know that you like them. Either way, omurice is a wonderful dish to start off your morning or afternoon.

Direction 1. Chop up the mushrooms, onions, garlic, and chicken. I recommend cooking the chicken in the oven a bit, first, with some seasonings (I just use salt, pepper, and some curry powder), so you won’t have to worry about raw chicken. 2. Heat up some oil in the pan (A little smaller than the size of your plate is good. This is important for the egg) to medium low. Once the oil is hot, add the vegetables and the chicken with 2 teaspoons of the ketchup and 2 teaspoons of the soy sauce 3. Once the onion becomes clear, add in the rice, and the rest of the ketchup and soy sauce. Mix everything together. Once the rice is hot, and thoroughly mixed with the other ingredients, put it all in a bowl and set aside. 4. Put a small amount of oil in the pan, and then pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Lift up the pan and tilt it around in a circle so that the egg covers all sides of the pan. Let the egg cook,

1 cup cooked white rice 1 chicken breast 2 mushrooms ½ onion 1 garlic 2 tbp ketchup 2 tsp soy sauce 2 beaten eggs salt vegatable oil

occasionally lifting up the egg from the sides of the pan to make sure it doesn’t stick. If you can manage it, flip the egg sheet over to cook on the other side. If you can’t, then just turn the heat down to low and wait for the egg to cook all the way through. You can try to cook the rice into the omlette before it cooks through, but I find it difficult to transfer to the plate if I do it that way 5. Once the egg sheet is cooked, place it onto your plate. Move it so it is only on one half of the plate (it should be falling off the edge. Just fold it over or roll that part up for the time being). Place the rice in the middle of the plate, over a bit of the egg sheet. Then fold the egg sheet over the top of the rice, and tuck it under the other side of the rice. Put some ketchup on your finished omurice.

ONIGIRI お握り Itadakimasu Anime!

One of the most common foods in anime has got to be onigiri. Sports days, picnics, bento, after school snacks, convenience stores… you name it! Those iconic balls of rice and nori (seaweed) simply show up everywhere! Onigiri makes for a great snack, a light lunch, or an easy to eat picnic. They’re great for taking on the go, such as on a road trip, or while hiking. For added variety, you can use differnt flavourings and fillings to create a great mix of onigiri.

Direction 1. Wash and cook your rice. Gently fluff rice and divide it into 1 cup portions. If you wish to add furikake, mix it into your rice at this point. Let cool slightly until it can be handled comfortably with your bare hands before forming the rice into onigiri. 2. Dampen your clean hands with water, and then sprinkle them with salt. Scoop up one portion of the rice into one hand. Gently make an indentation in the rice using your free hand. Place 1-2 tsp of filling into the indentation. Wrap the rice around the filling, forming it into a ball shape. 3. From here, you can shape your onigiri into pretty much any shape you wish. To make it into the iconic triangle shape, keep your fingers straight and create the triangle’s corners at the place where your palms and fingers meet. turn the rice over and over in your hands to form the triangle shape until you’re satisfied.

1 cup cooked Japanese short grain rice 2 sheets of toasted nori salt water Fillings/Flavourings: furikake umeboshi mentaiko canned tuna with soy sauce bonito flakes with soy sauce tonkatsu spam

4. If you’re not comfortable with using your hands to shape the rice ball, you can also place the rice (with the filling inside) onto a piece of plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to envelop the rice ball, and then gently mould it into your preferred shape. 5. Wrap with a strip or two of nori and serve!

THIS TEA IS SUPPOSED TO TASTE LIKE ANIME GIRL SWEAT アニメ

Nick Rose for Munchies

Japan is a land of opportunity for food enthusiasts. It’s a place where mad scientists make neoncoloured udon noodles, young men make out with homoerotic pocky sticks, and onions are slathered in heaps of butter, then shared on social media. These kinds of experiments might sound a little weird for those who are unfamiliar with the Japanese fetishization of food, but they all seem rather tame compared with a tea that combines the nation’s insatiable appetites for both tea and sexy anime. According to RocketNews24, Japanese consumers can now satisfy their cravings for a tea that tastes like the sweat of a fictional animated character. The beverage, which was released by a design firm called Muku, claims to be a product “born from the pure desire of wanting to drink a beautiful girl’s sweat.” The packaging shows an anime girl with enormous breasts sitting, and presumably sweating, in a tiny teacup. But the risqué imagery is offset by some subtle wordplay. “Beautiful Girl T Bag’s unorthodox

spelling is almost certainly to evoke thoughts of T-back panties, as ‘bag’ and ‘back’ are written almost identically in Japanese,” RocketNews24 reports. Still, trashy branding doesn’t mean that the tea won’t be of the highest quality. Muku promises that their tea leaves will be purchased from “a top-class tea provider in the Kanto region [east Japan],” and available at various “national anime specialty store chains.” The company has yet to find a recognizable anime character to use for their sweat-flavoured tea bags but are planning on “looking for creative partners who’d like to license their characters for use,” RocketNews24 reports. So while this project is still in its infancy, if you’re into infused drinks, sweat, and anime girls, Beautiful Girl T Bag might just be your… cup of tea.

28 Edie Nugent

Conversations on Faith, Fashion and Fandom

HIJABI LOLITA:

“It’s rather fascinating that after one article, there became a massive flood in more websites creating a story about this,” said Noor Al-Kattan, better known as fashion blogger Sugar Noor: one of the progenitors of the hijabi Lolita trend. In a recent interview with Vice, fellow hijabi Lolita Alyssa Salazar named Al-Kattan as her style inspiration. Though published by Vice in June, the piece has gotten huge traction in the last week; it’s been written up by everyone from Nerdist, to Bustle, to Yahoo. “It’s funny how something can be around for years, before it gets picked up by the media,” Al-Kattan said, “but I think it’s great that the content is all positive – to be receiving awareness like this is wonderful. The Lolita style is a popular Japanese street fashion and subculture that can be traced to at least the 1970s if not earlier. Like Punk or Hip-Hop, it was defined and popularized by youth culture as opposed to the mainstream. The trend takes its cues from Victorian-era frills and petticoats, as well as the elaborate detail and fanciful designs of the Rococo period. Lolita dresses and accessories have a childlike, living-doll quality. Lolita styles range from the Classic, with regency-influenced waistlines to darker, ornate Gothic Lolitas and even branch out to include Punk and Casual looks. Al-Kattan, who has been wearing the hijabi Lolita style since 2008, explained that her entry point to Japanese culture was a childhood affection for anime and manga “as with most people.” A native of the UK, she was exposed to Japanese fashion as a teenager when a friend lent her a copy of FRUiTS: a magazine that documents the street fashions of the Harajuku district in Japan. Pictures of the Lolita style resonated strongly with Al-Kattan; she “immediately thought” she wanted to try it out herself. “I did a quick Google search to see if there was anything else out there and found nothing,” she said, “so as far as I’m aware I was the first to start wearing it [the hijabi Lolita style].”

The tricky part was in balancing the Muslim modesty guidelines she follows, which apply to behavior as well as clothing, with the demands of the Lolita look. These guidelines are interpreted by most Muslims as requiring that women who wear hijab cover their bodies in loose fitting, opaque fabric, leaving only the hands, face and feet exposed. Al-Kattan recalled that her first attempts at coordinating her hijab with the Lolita style were “a great struggle,” but also said: “I was adamant upon finding a suitable way to combine the two – faith and fashion. In light of the trends’ continuing evolution, it might seem that Al-Kattan and Salazar incorporating their hijab into the style wouldn’t ruffle too many feathers within the Lolita subculture. But while recent reactions to the hijabi Lolita style have shown overwhelming support for the trend — Nerdist called it “fantastic,”Bustle found it “truly inspiring,” — it wasn’t always that way. As Salazar mentions in her interview with Vice, Al-Kattan was a victim of harassment when she posted pictures of her Lolita outfits, which are called “coordinates,” online. “It wasn’t just the one comment,” said Al-Kattan, “it was many. Some minor and some were truly racist. I was feeling low. I didn’t know if I had made a massive mistake.” A review of the archives for the Lolita fashion community Behind the Bows and the cosplay/Lolita message boards of infamous internet forum 4chan confirm her account. Comments range from catty, fashion nitpicking to religious intolerance and even include threats of physical harm. “After a while of hearing negative things from different people, you start to think maybe they have a point,” she said.

Al-Kattan stopped wearing the Lolita style for brief period, but had a group of “very supportive friends” who encouraged her to continue. “I decided my response to their comments was to stand high and retaliate with having confidence in what I do,” she said. That confidence moved Al-Kattan to reach out, beyond her Tumblr and blog, to create a safe space for others by starting a facebook communitywhere Muslim Lolitas could communicate, share pictures, and support each other. In it’s fifth year, the group boasts nearly 300 members from all over the world, from France to Johannesburg to Glasgow. Al-Kattan has proved inspirational, and not only for Lolita adherents like Salazar. Her example has also encouraged Muslim women who seek to express their love of other Japanese fashions while still honoring their religious beliefs. “Her existence as a hijabi Lolita gives me confidence to continue promoting my ‘Kawaii Hijabi’ aesthetics,” said Kawaii lifestyle blogger Sheema Sherry. Sherry has been incorporating the anime-influenced style into her wardrobe for over five years, but only startedblogging about it a year ago. “It was really a long process,” she explained, “I didn’t wake up and suddenly change my style completely like this.” A native of Jakarta, Indonesia, Sherry has been wearing hijab since she was nine years old. It was during her college years that she began to experiment with fashion, gradually with adding “kawaii and princess-like-themed” touches to her wardrobe. “From anime and manga, I learnt more about girly fashion in Harajuku and Shibuya,” Sherry said, referring to the taste-making districts of Japan where both the Kawaii and Lolita styles were born. “This was seriously a long process. I didn’t always end up buying the right clothes…there were times when I just looked silly and awkward in my clothes at the beginning.”

â&#x20AC;&#x153;...I believe dressing modestly is always about personal process and interpretation.â&#x20AC;?

After college, she continued to ramp up adding Kawaii-elements to her outfits. “I believe dressing modestly is always about personal process and interpretation,” said Sherry. Support from her boyfriend — who she met after college and who later became her husband — emboldened Sherry, who says he encouraged her “to express myself just the way I always wanted to.” She explained that Muslim dressing guidelines often depend on the city or country one calls home, and even can vary “from house to house.” While she blends elements of cosplay into her Kawaii hijabi fashion, Sherry said that she stays away from full-on cosplay of a character. She prefers, for now, outfits that are “still wearable for daily activities” that aren’t “too eye-piercing or weird.” One such look, inspired by Usagi from the Sailor Moon anime series, has drawn admiration both from within the Muslim community and outside of it. “Actually, people love it! So far I haven’t heard any negative comments about that—or my other anime-inspired outfits,” Sherry said, and described the reactions to it from fellow Muslims as curious. “They asked me how I styled them, or simply gave me compliments about how I could make people think I look ‘similar’ with the characters, without taking off my hijab.” Even so, Sherry knows that many Muslims wouldn’t feel the same way about her style. “Indeed, we can easily find Muslim fellows who will say: ‘No, you can’t even wear trousers, you should wear baggy long dresses, you cannot wear bright colors, you have to cover your face,’” she said, and doesn’t find fault with that point of view. “I take all of them as kind, positive, reminders,” she explained, “but I believe dressing modestly is always about personal process and interpretation.”

Journalist Sheba Siddiqui calls this larger trend “modeling modesty.” In an article for Medium, she spoke to Muslim fashion blogger Amber Rahman who, according to Siddiqui, felt strongly about “maintaining her sense of style while incorporating her morals and values into her fashion.” Siddiqui has also written about the trend where Muslim women incorporate hijab into the complete cosplay of a character. “So long as you still remain covered as per the Islamic definition of hijab,” she wrote, “costume play is a great example of the intersection of religion and popular culture.” It’s a concept that make-up artist and cosplayer MizDesert has taken to heart. Born and raised in Singapore, she posts pictures of her cosplay and make-up work to an instagram account with nearly 1,600 followers. “I do have to think about how I can honor my Muslim traditions without compromising the essence of the character that I chose,” she said. MizDesert calls herself a “casual cosplayer” who enjoys dressing as characters like Altair from the popular Assassin’s Creed video game series “because it brings joy to people” who love seeing their favorite character “brought to life.” As a result, she takes the practice seriously: “it is important to me that whichever character that I pick to cosplay as, I have to make sure that it looks accurate as the original,” she said. Like Sherry, MizDesert cited nothing but support from within the Muslim community for her costumes. “I know a lot of amazing cosplayers who are Muslims and non-Muslims,” she said, “and they have been very supportive with how I could make my cosplay look accurate without compromising my religious obligations.” While she enjoys cosplay, MizDesert’s true passion is make-up. Her instagram account showcases theatrical make-up looks, often inspired by characters from comic books, television shows, films, and even video games. MizDesert sees make-up as “an art of using your face to create something epic, whether or not it’s wearable for everyday or special events.”

having to be that all the time”

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“hijabis were cornered into this role as ‘Ambassadors of Islam’ to the outside world, and it’s totally a

Beyond traditional make-up artistry, MizDesert also works withspecial effects make-up and manufactures her own prosthetics. Recently, her work has been used to promote video games like the first-person zombie survival game Dying Light. But her first test subject is almost always herself. “I do a lot of full face character makeup, being a facepainter and all,” she explained, “but I don’t go out looking like that unless it’s for a costume/cosplay event.” For her, beauty make-up is saved for an “important occasion where looking presentable is required.” She noted that there was such a thing as overdoing it. “If you do wear makeup, moderation is key because the ‘natural’ look is always beautiful enough.” Still, these views do conflict with the same modesty requirements that Al-Kattan and Sherry challenge with their Japanese-influenced hijab fashion. “The modesty traditions discourage makeup because it attracts attention,” MizDesert explained, “personally, I think it all bows down to our own intentions.” Those intentions are supported by a growing number of international Muslim women. Mahdia Lynn, a feminist organizer and writer who runs the blog: Muslim Women in Comics said: “women in hijab who are visibly nerdy and who cosplay are really important to me.” Born in Michigan but currently living in Chicago, Lynn felt that too often “hijabis were cornered into this role as ‘Ambassadors of Islam’ to the outside world, and it’s totally a buzzkill having to be that all the time.” Lynn has herself dabbled in cosplay, recently dressing as the corpse of Laura Palmer for a party celebrating David Lynch’s Twin Peaks television series.

Lynn explained that she has several “nerdy” shirts she uses to display her fandom. One features the logo of Ms. Marvel, star of her own Marvel Comics series whose current secret identity is Kamala Khan: a 16-year old Muslim teenager from Jersey City, NJ. Lynn avoids wearing the shirt in “specifically Muslim spaces,” like the mosque — she feels it’s too casual — but said she always wears it whenever she travels by plane. “It helps me feel stronger,” said Lynn, “and more capable of dealing with the ‘random security checks.’” But it does make her stand out: “at least a few people will notice and say something whenever I wear it,” she said. “Reactions are always enthusiastic, and always positive – which as a hijabi, is a welcome change of pace when it comes to what strangers have to say about my clothing choices.” Each of the women interviewed commented on the difference that combining hijab with fashion and fandom influenced style has made in their lives. Sherry explained how much her Kawaii hijabi style had benefitted her self image: “I think my best achievement from this is that I can finally be happy and feel beautiful in my own skin, in my own form, even though maybe others think I don’t, or I can’t.” MizDesert said that support of her hijab cosplay and make-up artistry from Muslim and non-Muslims “is a wonderful thing, because more people would begin to understand that being a Muslim is not as restrictive as what many perceive it is, and this is one positive way to show it.” For her part, as a founder of the hijabi Lolita style, Al-Kattan expressed that she hoped that the trend of combining hijab with fandoms, be they fashion or cosplay, would continue. “By allowing change and acceptance, it allows people the comfort to express themselves,” she said. “The freedom is already there, but many are put off by what they see around them. They don’t take the plunge because of fear…obviously I have no idea what the future has in store, but I’m optimistic for more positive changes in the world.”

48 Jess Line for Vice

Exploring the Dark Side of Adult Dress-Up

COSPLAY IS NOT CONSENT:

Since it started popping up in the 80s, cosplay has become an essential part of geek culture events and conventions, with at least one costume contest or fashion show at every major nerd gathering. The cosplay scene also has its fair share of problems, including more and more reported incidents of sexual harassment and assault. Though official statistics don’t exist, reports have gotten so bad that in some cases, petitions have been brought to convention companies, asking them to help combat the problem. This month at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, a panel dedicated to this topic called Cosplay Is Not Consent was held by Cosplay Deviants, an adult entertainment company that promotes cosplay. We talked with Vivid Vivka, a Deviant model and cosplay enthusiast, about her experiences with the darker side of dressing up, the cosplay scene, and why she keeps doing what she does. VICE: When did you start cosplaying? Why? Vivid Vivka: “When” is a hard pinpoint. I would say with past Halloweens. I’d always use that wonderful holiday as an excuse to dress up as my favorite characters. I remember my absolute glee when I found that not only was there a community that dresses up as often as they can, but that the community itself was wonderful and endearing. I’ve met the kindest, most wonderful, crazy, crafty people via the cosplay circuit. As per why, it’s this amazing transformation. You watch TV, movies, play video games. You see the characters. You get so wrapped up in their personalities, the details of the characters. Or hell, maybe you just think their clothing is awesome. But to actually put on the costume, finally finished, for the first time—it’s overpowering. I always try to think about how that character would walk into a room, how they would answer the questions asked to me, and how they would pose for the photos. It’s dress-up, yes, but it’s so much more.

“Just because I am dressed up, doesn’t mean I aim to serve your fantasies”

When did you start cosplaying? Why? My first CD set went up in 2011. I was instantly hooked. I enjoy being naked, and already had a well-rounded nude-model career. I enjoyed cosplaying. And boy howdy, I found a company that wants me to do both. Fuck yes. Sign me up; I’m in. I’ve done many sets since, and been a part of their book, trading card game, magazine, calendars, and gone to conventions as part of their event team. Did you experience harassment from people as soon as you started cosplaying? Or was it something that you noticed more over time? At first, my costumes were more along the lines of bloody horror themes: Pyramid Head from Silent Hill, zombies, etc. Mostly people just stayed away from me! But as I grew up, started my alt-model/ nude-modeling career, and became much more confident and comfortable in my skin. I started to “dare to bare.” I started cosplaying the characters whom I adored and wanted to dress up as, but before was too shy or nervous to. It’s no secret that anime girls defy gravity, and super heroines usually wear too-tight spandex and not much else. I’m not perfect, and I don’t have the ideal gym body. But I like my skin, and I wanted to play, so fuck all who try to stop me! The internet is a ruthless place, though. A photo gets posted, and everyone has an opinion that must be shared. If I had a nickel for every time I was called horse face, tranny, fat, ugly, I could buy the damned internet. Online harassment is a constant flow, and it’s downright nasty. In person, it’s a different story. People would ask for a photo, and “jokingly” grab my butt. Lewd, tactless, raunchy things would be said or asked of me, and followed by a “JK… unless you will.” I feel like a lot of people don’t realize they are overstepping their grounds, and they don’t realize how hurtful, scary, and gross they are being. They see this character that they also know and love and I feel they forget that there is a person inside the costume. Cosplay is not consent. Just because I am dressed up, doesn’t mean I aim to serve your fantasies

At every convention I go to, there are a handful of horror stories… both to me and that happen to my friends. The worst is when the harass-ee doesn’t speak up about it. As I said, I feel like the majority of people don’t realize what they are doing is bad, and if we don’t speak up and tell them, then how will they know? I can’t believe the change I’ve seen from when I was more shy and wouldn’t want to stand up for myself verses now; I’m much more mouthy and can aggressively say “no.” And it’s not just physical. Yes, sometimes a boob is “accidentally” touched, or a skirt is “accidentally” lifted. Or hell, someone is just picked up and carried away. That is scary. Don’t do that. It’s not cute. It’s terrifying. But it’s so emotional and mental. I’ve worn costumes I’ve worked months on, only to be called “slut, whore, skank” by other females. I’ve even been told I’m the “slutty one” by another girl who was cosplaying the same character, due to my bust being bigger. And there is the whole spectrum of body shaming. No one is built like cartoons. They are two-dimensional beings, without gravity or age. You should be able to dress up like whomever you want, even if your waist isn’t that small, hips aren’t that wide, legs that long, bust that big, hell, even if your skin color isn’t “correct.” Cosplay should be, and deep down is, about the love of the characters and the joy of the craft. But the spectators mostly just see the lighter, jovial side, the finished product and the smiles for the camera. There is a darker, hurtful side of cosplay. People get wrapped up and bogged down by the little details and this venomous need to rip the person down.

Have there been any particularly outrageous things you’ve seen/heard about/experienced to a degree? Once I was cosplaying a video game character, Mad Moxxi from Borderlands 2, who is a very ample busty character. A couple walked by, and the gent was very excited for the character, as he was a big fan of the game. He asked for a photo with me, and right before the camera snapped, I heard his girlfriend saying that he didn’t need photos with “some gross slut. I thought you were into real women.” I was crushed. It hurt. I didn’t do anything. Why am I not “real”? Why am I a slut? I’m character-accurate, and having fun! I think the girlfriend saw my transparent epic sad face. She fumbled a half-assed apology, but I could tell that she said it without even thinking about me, the girl in the suit, and how I would feel hearing such a remark spit into my face. Aside from that, I’ve been propositioned a multitude of times. Even to the degree that a hotel key was pushed into my pocket, as a random stranger hissed his hotel room number and a time into my ear. To note, I found the biggest, burliest cosplay gang I could find, told them the time and gave them the room key. I wonder what happened that night. Have you ever felt like stopping cosplaying because of this kind of stuff? Everyone has dark days. Sometimes there are just too many mean Facebook comments, too many pushy hissy remarks, and too many sleazy gropes. But I love this. I love doing this so much. There is a dark side and there are bad apples. But as a whole the cosplay community has given so much more to me that I ever could have hoped for. The majority of them are wonderful people, who are supportive and friendly. They share my passion and excitement, and I look forward to every con season. Hell, I even get the post-con-depression. I can’t give this up. But I don’t want to have to deal with the harassment as well, so I speak up about it, and hopefully enlighten others to their actions and options.

NOT ALONE ”

“We, as individuals, are powerful creatures. And most importantly: You are

The education you and the others behind Cosplay Is Not Consent do is great. Do you have any other tips for combating abuse in cosplay scenes? Or any you think are more effective than others? Speak up and stand up for yourself. No is a viable and powerful word— it’s OK to say it! Don’t let anyone push you down or pressure you into something you don’t want to do. Someone is being a jerk? Fuck that person. You don’t have to take a photo with them. Someone is touching you, or invading your personal space? Tell a security personal. We, as individuals, are powerful creatures. And most importantly: You are not alone. There are so many other people who are out here, and on your side. We can work together to educate, enlighten, and create a happier, healthier, more fucking awesome cosplay environment. Be most excellent to each other.

HOW TO GET INTO COSPLAY コスプレ Hayley Williams for Kotaku AU

Have you always wanted to join those glamourous, sweaty creatures who own the floor at pop culture conventions? Do you convince yourself that you can never join their ranks because you’ve never even touched a sewing machine, let alone power tools and thermoplastics? The first step to get started in cosplay is to remind yourself that everyone has to start somewhere. Eight years ago, I didn’t even know how to backstitch on my sewing machine — and if you’re wondering what the hell a ‘backstitch’ is right now, you’re in the right place. Where To Start Cosplay is huge. I can’t think of any other hobby that requires so many skills — tailoring, woodworking, wig styling, thermoplastics, fabric dyeing, painting, leatherworking, metalworking, resin casting, you name it. If it’s difficult, expensive and potentially dangerous, you’ll probably need to learn it at some stage to make cosplay. In fact a good cosplayer never stops learning, but where’s the best place to start? You can’t go anywhere without a plan, so the best way to start is to figure out exactly what you’re making. Reference pictures in hand, grab a piece of paper and some pencils, pens, crayons — whatever you have nearby — and sketch out your character’s costume. Figure out how many layers the

character is wearing and how it’s all going to be put on and worn. Pay special attention to the character’s silhouette — whether it includes a huge, poofy skirt, corseted waist or WoW-sized pauldrons, the overall shape of a character is more important than you would think. First impressions are key, so even dodgy seams and rushed paintjobs can be excused when you get the overall look of the character right. Now that you (hopefully) have a plan, let’s make it a reality. For clarity’s sake let’s break up our crafting into two categories: textiles and fabrication. Generally speaking, textiles includes everything involving fabric and wigs, while fabrication covers crafts that use hard materials and tend to require power tools or specialty equipment. Most cosplayers are more talented with one type of craft than another, but learning a little bit of each skill set will help you tackle any challenge that cosplay will inevitably throw at you. Don’t fence yourself in with outdated assumptions that men can’t learn to sew, or women can’t use power tools — male cosplayer Joshua Hart works magic with his sewing machine like you wouldn’t believe, while one-woman powerhouse Vensy makes props that could have been pulled straight out of their respective games. 61

Textiles: The Basics Find a sewing machine. Trust me, there is absolutely no reason to subject yourself to tens of hours of hand sewing on the simplest costume pieces when you can buy a simple sewing machine for little over $100. What’s more, most stores that sell sewing machines will also hold lessons, and some will even throw in a lesson for free when you buy a machine. If you already own a machine then chances are you know someone who knows how to use it. Now’s the time to reconnect with your grandma — she’ll probably be thrilled to hear from you. Once you know the basics to using your machine, sewing is fairly straightforward, especially if you’re making things that only have to look pretty on the outside. Unless you’re already confident with a sewing machine, don’t worry yourself over lining or fancy techniques just yet. Pin everything before you sew it — and buy a seam ripper for the inevitable moment when you ignore that piece of advice. A quick word on wigs for the beginner cosplayer: wigs are neither sacred nor irreplaceable. I know cosplayers who have been making incredible costumes for years, but are still too terrified to take 62

a pair of scissors to their precious wigs. Taking a few inches off the bottom of a wig shouldn’t be a terrifying ordeal so when doubt hits, take Shia LaBeouf’s advice and JUST DO IT. Hopefully your first costume won’t require any intricate styling, but if you do find yourself with a wig-related problem, Arda Wigs has a full page of useful tutorials. Fabrication: The Basics While working with textiles requires a sewing machine, I count a rotary tool (ideally a Dremel, but other brands can make do on a tight budget) as the must-have tool for fabrication. Anything you want to build out of foam, wood, even metal — there’ll be a way to do it with a rotary tool. Just like the sewing machine, it takes some practice to use efficiently and neatly, but this is one investment that every beginner cosplayer should think about making. Small trinkets are easiest to make with good old oven bake clay — don’t forget that most brands can be lightly sanded after baking, which can make all the difference to the finished product. For anything too large to easily sculpt in clay, consider looking at foam, wood, Worbla — or any combination of the three.

Worbla is a low-temperature thermoplastic that is mostly used to strengthen and provide an even finish to foam builds. You can also very easily skip the Worbla altogether and build entirely out of foam. Local Sydney cosplayer AmenoKitarou has created a collection of useful and hilarious tutorials which are a must-read for anyone looking to craft things out of foam or Worbla. Wood never goes out of fashion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there are very few props you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make with a sheet of MDF and a jigsaw. It even makes a great base to add strength to foam builds. Papercraft and fibreglass builds used to be much more popular than they are today, thanks to Worbla and other cosplay thermoplastics, but it can still be a great method for builds with lots of flat surfaces and sharp edges, like Halo armour.

J-HORROR IN MANGA FORM IS NOT FOR THE WEAK OF HEART ホラー

Toshi Nakamura for Kotaku

Warning! This article contains some unsettling images

Why, no. I never had any intention of ever sleeping again. So I was walking down the aisle of a bookstore when I noticed a manga with a cream-colored cover and a red eyeball looking back at me. There weren’t any content samples on display, but the text on the wrap-around all seemed to indicate that the manga, titled Kouisho Radio (後遺症ラジオ) or “Aftereffect Radio,” was a scary story. Curiosity piqued, I grabbed a copy to check out. For those of you out there who are familiar with the J-Horror genre, yeah, this is basically how those stories start. Little did I realize that I had unwittingly picked up a tome of horrors...

What It’s About It’s rather difficult to describe what Kouisho Radio is actually about. The manga is in a very disjointed short story format with multiple stories from different places and times that seem unrelated at first – other than the fact that they’re creepy as hell. But, as you read more of them, you begin to notice an underlying theme of some sort of curse by an old rural deity-ish thing that seems to have a bone to pick with some people, although the reasons seem more unfortunate coincidence in most cases than any intentional offense against it. Review From the first 2-page short, Kouisho Radio sets the groundwork that there is something a little weird going on. A young girl is getting her hair cut by her grandmother. The young girl is crying, but the grandmother reassures her that it’s so that the young girl “isn’t taken away.” From there, the manga is just a downward spiral of fear and unnerving imagery with hair and teeth and eyes and hair and hands and teeth and hair and hair and eyes and hair and...something badass happens....which means this song, or a variation of it, plays a lot. 70

The manga successfully captures the essence of Japanese horror in its pages by showing things that are wrong and unsettling, occasionally mixed with a splash page of unworldly freakishness that sticks in your mind and stays with you even after you’ve put the book down. That, coupled with the unstoppable nature of the forces at work, make for a haunting narrative that makes even the reader feel unsafe. Conclusion The short stories in Kouisho Radio aren’t all that gory or even very violent – not to say that either element is entirely absent. Even so, I slept with the lights on after reading the first volume. The next day I went out and picked up the second volume and read straight through it in one sitting because I simply had to know what was going on. The story is captivating in a morbid fascination sort of way with the short stories making for a very bite-sized, easy to read format. Overall it’s a very curiosity killed the cat affair. You want to know what’s in the box, but you’re well aware that nothing good could be waiting in there. Even so, if you are a fan of Japanese horror, Kouisho Radio is an entertaining, if not bone-chilling, ride. 71

A MANGA WHERE IMMORTALITY IS THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU 亜人

Toshi Nakamura for Kotaku

Who doesn’t want to live forever? I mean, yeah, there is that problem that everyone around you dies. But you don’t have to. Think of all the video games you could play with all that time. Well, here’s a manga that offers a different perspective on the issue. The manga is titled “亜人” or Ajin (pronounced, “ah-jihn”), which means “demi-human,” and it paints a much bleaker picture on what it would be like if suddenly, there were people who discovered they couldn’t die. What It’s About In the story of Ajin, the world has been shaken by the discovery of a new type of human, called “Ajin.” What makes an Ajin different from a normal human are two specific features: 1. An Ajin is capable of emitting a sound that will temporarily paralyze a normal human, and 2. An Ajin cannot die. When an Ajin sustains enough physical damage that would kill a normal human, the Ajin “dies,” but then immediately regenerates to a healthy state. 17 years after their initial discovery, 46 Ajin have been confirmed throughout the world. While research on Ajin and why/how they regenerate is

pretty much at a standstill, they are still sought after by government agencies for research purposes. Unfortunately, the only way to know if someone is an Ajin is for them to “die,” which means that there are people living normal lives who don’t know they are Ajin. Initially seen as the greatest discovery in human history, Ajin are no longer regarded as “human,” they have no rights and are hunted like reusable lab rats. The main character of the story, Kei Nagai, discovers that he is an Ajin after a traffic accident. He is forced to run for his “life” as the darker secrets of the Ajin are slowly uncovered. Review On its surface, the story of Ajin is an actionpacked, supernatural thriller – and there are some scenes of some seriously bad-ass action – while underneath, it tackles issues of society, discrimination, and of course, mortality. The story is well-paced with a very convincing sense of perpetual threat hanging over Kei, from the very instant he is hurled from the everyday life of your average high school student to being the most sought-after potential research material in Japan. 79

The story also does a good job of exploring the potential of the world and the rules it has set up, from how to fight against and capture a creature that has a built-in reset button, to how such a creature can exploit its abilities. And then, there are the secrets of the Ajin that have not been revealed... The manga is not without its flaws, the biggest being the main character himself. Kei starts out as a seemingly innocent bystander, mixed up in something much bigger than himself; the perfect vessel through which the reader can view this strange world where immortality is the worst thing that could happen to someone. However, as the story progresses and more about Kei is revealed, he becomes less and 80

less relatable, and consequently, less likable. Another weakness of the story is Kei’s antagonist, the man in charge of his capture, Agent Tosaki. While Kei slowly becomes unrelatable through the story, Tosaki is just uninteresting. From the start, he is depicted as your standard “intelligent, capable, and unyielding field agent hunting his mark” and doesn’t really progress from there. Even his motivation, when it’s revealed, seems rather bland. His assistant, on the other hand, seems to have much more potential as a character, much like the other Ajin that eventually show up. In the end, it’s the surrounding characters who wind up being far more interesting than the main characters.

Conclusion While it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t perfect, Ajin does a good job of making up for its weaknesses with its mysteries and suspense. While it does explore the psyche and personalities of its characters, ultimately, it feels more of a plot-driven story than a character-driven one. The manga is still ongoing, so it could just as easily turn into a pulpy mess as it could become a story for the ages. As it stands, I find it an incredibly enjoyable and entertaining experience that shows that, in a world where immortality exists, there are fates truly worse than death.

ANATA Editor-in-Chief Roma Menon Contributers Anime—Koda Kazar for Ani-Tay, Richard Eisenbeis for Kotaku Recipes—Itadakimasu Anime! Food—Nick Rose for Munchie Features—Edie Nugent, Jess Line for Vice Cosplay— Hayley Williams for Kotaku AU Manga— Toshi Nakamura for Kotaku Photography Contributers Vice Online Magazine, Tumblr, Kotaku.com, Geek and Sundry Blog Article Credits Kill la Kill– http://kotaku.com/kill-la-kill-is-a-rare-breed-of-anime-1558049005 Little Witch Acadamia 2– http://kotaku.com/little-witch-academia-2-is-truly-magical-1716951576 Omurice– https://itadakimasuanime.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/omu-rice/ Onigiri– https://itadakimasuanime.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/onigiri/ Anime Girl Sweat Tea– http://munchies.vice.com/articles/this-japanese-tea-is-supposed-to-tastelike-anime-girl-sweat Hijabi Lolita– http://geekandsundry.com/hijabi-lolita-conversations-on-faith-fashionand-fandom/ Cosplay is not Consent– http://www.vice.com/read/cosplay-is-not-consent How to Cosplay– http://www.kotaku.com.au/2015/09/how-to-get-into-cosplay/ J-Horror– http://kotaku.com/j-horror-in-manga-form-is-not-for-the-weak-of-heart-1681068680 Ajin-http://kotaku.com/a-manga-where-immortality-is-the-worst-thing-that-could-1521989776 Image Credits Kill la Kill– https://bravenewmoe.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/ kill20la20kill20-200920-20large2033.jpg http://static.zerochan.net/KILL.la.KILL.full.1607773.jpg http://www.imgbase.info/images/safe-wallpapers/anime/ kill_la_kill/36918_kill_la_kill.jpg Little Witch Acadamia 2– https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/projects/601431/photo-original.jpg?v=139782 5423&w=1536&h=1152&fit=crop&auto=format&q=92&s=a95286157b90490b90533a3fd41cf5b0 http://www.koi-nya.net/img/subidos_posts/2015/06/Little-Witch-Academia-2-captura-1.png https://saechaocirculation.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/lwa2-new-characters.png Omurice– http://41.media.tumblr.com/9390427cd91687549421e724761f3fd9/ tumblr_naejh9Wrxz1qjjtnjo1_1280.jpg Onigiri– https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e0/3c/98/ e03c983a87502af7dbddb14f4f81bc4e.jpg Anime Girl Sweat Tea– https://sociorocketnewsen.files.wordpress.com/ 2015/10/tb-2.png?w=580&h=500 Hijabi Lolita– http://geekandsundry.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2015/08/DSC01619w.jpg http://theshimmeringsheema.blogspot.com/search?updated-max= 2015-10-11T00%3A00%3A00%2B07%3A00&max-results=7 http://d2xosoyzehxi5w.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/ 2015/07/01-when-muslim-girl-meets-lolita-fashion.jpg Cosplay is not Consent– http://www.enriquemalfavon.com/Commercial/ i-H6GmFXb/2/XL/IMG_0635-XL.jpg https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.09/12187784_903760976328302_6769801706742120460_n.jpg?oh= f6858d9df84dd1a4a38dbaef535b5f6a&oe=56BC710E How to Cosplay– http://site.steveaoki.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/finn-cosplay.jpg pocahontas___tsumarii_cosplay___cosday___disney_by_shashinkaihi-d7vuvgz.jpg J-Horror– http://img.mangahost.com/br/mangas_files/kouishou-radio/ 3/AIUEOKouishouRadio-Vol01Cap03Pg014-015.jpg http://z.mhcdn.net/store/manga/13965/012.0/compressed/m012.008.jpg?v=11394679661 http://2.p.mpcdn.net/24212/448501/2.jpg Ajin-tumblr_myvn5hKYrz1slc69to1_1280.png Typefaces Headers and Pull Quotes– Helvetica Neue Body Text– Crimson Text Printed at Village Copier 2015

あなた Anata pronoun 1. You (polite) This magazine is for anime and food lovers alike. Combining the world of anime with food. This year’s annual highlights the best features and stories of 2015. We look at Studio Trigger’s Kill la Kill and Little Witch Acadamia 2, the classic Japanese reciepes omurice and onigiri while getting a small glimpse of the tea that tastes like anime girl’s sweat. The features presents the curious Hijabi Lolita in all her glory and the darker side of cosplay. In terms of cosplay we give new cosplayers little tips and tricks to getting started while the manga section takes a fearsome turn into J-Horror and Ajin. Hope you enjoy this year’s annual and don’t forget to look for recipe cards and new manga chapters.

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