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Weekly Figure Roundup: 08 Mar, 2026 to 14 Mar, 2026 | Figure News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
2+ week, 5+ day ago (816+ words) " Please note that some products may be unavailable in selected regions. Presenting a new figure line, FORM-ISM from Square Enix. This is a new line of figurines that feature a diverse range of forms and styles. These sculptures are designed…...
Anime Virtual Worlds | Anime News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
3+ week, 1+ day ago (163+ words) There's a lot of debate whether virtual worlds fall under the isekai genre, but we're not about to dig too deep into that here. Regardless of wherever your loyalties lie, there's a ton of anime with gamer protagonists who use…...
Weekly Figure Roundup: 08 Feb, 2026 to 14 Feb, 2026 | Figure News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (730+ words) " Please note that some products may be unavailable in selected regions. A cute vampire with fluttering wings " From Nadare Takamine's original work "BUNNY SUIT PLANNING" comes a PLAMAX plastic model of Sophia in a cute and sexy vampire outfit! Presenting…...
The world’s largest festivals dedicated to figure modeling | Event News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (99+ words) The world's largest festivals dedicated to figure modeling | Event News'Tokyo Otaku Mode This winter's Wonder Festival 2026 took place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan on February 8, 2026. From industry figure makers to independent dealers, Wonder Festival is the event in Japan…...
TOM’s Playlist: Explore The Music Of 2D Idols | Anime News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (252+ words) We've covered anime bands so let's switch over to a different form of 2D music media! From upbeat theme songs to cute visuals, there's no doubt that anime and idols often go hand-in-hand. In fact, the term oshi originated from idol…...
TOM’s Playlist: Rock Out With Anime Bands | Anime News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
2+ mon, 28+ min ago (227+ words) We all love great anime theme songs, and there's no shortage of those. But a couple hits per season might leave you wanting for more, so we're here to give you some of our favorite anime bands. Not only are…...
Weekly Figure Roundup: 25 Jan, 2026 to 31 Jan, 2026 | Figure News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (401+ words) " Please note that some products may be unavailable in selected regions. Hello! Good Smile Honkai: Star Rail March 7th Image is a CG render of a product. Actual product will differ. | Hello! Good Smile Honkai: Star Rail March 7th From the popular…...
Otaku For A Cause | Japan News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (331+ words) Being an otaku comes with a show, game, group, or character we love. And for many, this is expressed through displaying figures and other merch. But that support isn't always expressed through the stuff we show. Otaku have also put…...
AnimeJapan 2026 returns on March 28th and 29th | Event News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (619+ words) AnimeJapan, one of the largest anime events in Japan and in the world, will make its return to Tokyo Big Sight on March 28th and 29th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event will feature over 120 booths, including exhibitors and exhibited works from…...
Explore Japanese Dialects Through Anime! | Anime News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (431+ words) Our first stop is the Kansai region, home to one of the most common dialects used in anime: Kansai-ben ( -ben being a suffix used for dialects). In English dubs, this is often signified with a Southern accent. But even a…...