Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Its that time of the month again where we take a lookie around the holy land - Akihabara - the one stop for all your electronic and anime/manga needs.
Today's post includes photos taken at Super Potato, K-Books, Spin Gear, Trio, Kotobukiya, Radio Center, Dospara, Sofmap, Sega Game Center, Melonbooks, Comic Zin, Mandarake, Akibaoo, Animate and Yodobashi.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Mirai was with me too but she went off to look for more electronic parts for the Automatic version of Smart Doll.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
First up is Super Potato located on the street adjacent to the Chuo Dori. The store is dedicated to retro games and consoles from all eras - annotate ones which you are familiar with.
View location with Google Maps
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
I got a whole separate photo post on Super Potato which lives here.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Game cartridge for Nintendo's Famicom (Family Computer) console.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
How many of you are Rockman ninja's?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Sega's Mega Drive games - Super Shinobi was one of my first games for the system.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Nintendo 64 oldies - Custom Robo 64, Super Mario 64, Biohazard 2, Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask etc.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
The Super Famicom section.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
The original Puyo Puyo series.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Fantasy RPG games - Romancing Saga, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, Fire Emblem, Ogre Battle, Star Ocean.
I prefer the action/platform/shoot-em-up genre though.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
The original Game Boy cartridges.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
I managed to dig up my old Game Boy the other day and was wondering how I managed to see anything on the 4-shades-of-gray screen ^^;
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
The MSX computer game corner.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Games in the original packaging cost a wee bit more.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Cyborg 009, Yatterman, Goemon etc.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
While the 3rd and 4th floor is comprised of retro games and consoles, the 5th floor has retro arcade machines and snacks from the Showa era.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
On one of the backstreets of Akihabara - make sure you walk down the smaller alleys to find gems.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
The latest Hyouka manga from Comic Ace.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Knights of Sidonia's original manga series - how many of you are following the anime?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Manga magazines - Comic Gene, Comic Gum, Harta, Comic Flapper, Comic High and Manga Time.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Doujinshi galore - most shops sort by hiragana order by their title and character - if you dont know your hiragana order then you need Moekana ^^
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Kancolle loli doujin.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Loads of high-end yoyo used for tournaments at Spin Gear.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Signed Idol cards up for grabs.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
One Piece mini prize figures.
How many episodes of One Piece do you reckon you have watched?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Entrance of Kotobukiya's Akihabara Store now decorated by God Eater 2.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
In Japan, most of the larger establishments will ask you to put your wet umbrella into these plastic sleeves when visiting on rainy days - this is to prevent the floor from getting soaked and also prevents merchandise from getting wet too.
When folks leave the shop they would throw the sleeve away in the bin provided. Where possible, I try to take a sleeve which has been used which is not much different from taking a new one. These sleeves are free by the way.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
The K-ON girls looking as lovely as ever - especially Mio ><
Who is your fave?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Kyoani goodies.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Akihabara's Oppai Pudding - the rosebuds used to be pink a few years ago.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Nagisa Kaworu L-shape dakimakura - only available in Kotobukiya stores.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Kotobukiya Yaya from Unbreakable Machine Doll.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Alleyne 1/6 scale figure from Queens Blade by Orchidseed - one of my fave figures right now.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Knights of Sidonia Tsugumori plastic model kit.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
If you like Taiyaki, then do try visiting the Kanda Daruma [神田達磨] Taiyaki store located at the intersection of Chuo Dori and Kuramaehashi Dori.
View location with Google Maps
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Akihabara Radio Center has a load of electronic parts - if they don't have what you are looking for then just ask as some of the shop owners are kind enough to redirect you to another place that does.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Low and high-end oscilloscopes.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
The Dospara computer hardware store has pretty much everything you need to build your own PC - motherboards, audio cards, fans, memory, computer cases, monitor accessories and more.
This post contains a poll, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Audio cards for PC. I started off as being a PC otaku and would travel to Akihabara a lot - not only to get parts but to exchange parts which either had resource clashes or were just plain incompatible.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Various motherboards.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Madoka Magica ufo catcher nom prizes at Sega game center.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Hozuki no Reitetsu Kingyosou.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Watch Dogs for PS4 - looks good! I first need a PS4 though ^^; At the moment a large portion of the games seem to be "for PS3 and PS4."
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Akihabara Melonbooks shop with the latest doujin and manga - for more detailed look inside the store, check out this post.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Kancolle becoming even more popular in the doujin industry.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Kongou desu!
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
One-eyed girls your cuppa tea? And if you prefer 3D one-eyed girls then here is a cuppa tea for you.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Hitsugi no Chaika on your watchlist?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Loads of dakimakura brides to take home at Mandarake 4th floor.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Mandarake's 2nd floor has a collection of dolls and often have Dollfies too.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
If you like oily food then check out Kasugatei - they even have a mascot character called "Oil Princess..."
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Eroge "Kareshi Inai-reki = Nenrei Jya Doushite Ikenainoyo!?" illustrated by INO-sensei who also drew our Mirai-chan.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Yakitori and Kushiage cooking machines.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Gundam Unicorn Episode 7 Bluray/DVD out on June 6th - how many of you are following the series?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Checking out the latest and greatest at Sofmap's eroge floor.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Second-hand latest eroge titles - if you missed out on the pre-order and want to save cash, then you may want to check out these corners.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Every inch of an eroge shop is optimized ^^
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Shooting game Soreyuke Burunyanman Ecstasy - will be released on May 30th.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Is your fancy being tickled by any of these lovely ladies?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Cutie from the eroge Yakimochi Stream illustrated by Syroh-sensei - out on September 26th.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Rows of mini-figures, trading cards and snacks - few shops still have the original Moekana in stock.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Stacks of fresh new figures from Griffon Enterprise, Kotobukiya, Ques, Kaitendoh, Phat and more.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Gunpla galore.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Miss Monochrome dressed in Animate's uniform.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Traditional Engrish.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Recognize any of these light novels?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Mahouka-koukou no Rettousei - currently on air at Tokyo MX, MBS, AT-X and more.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Kancolle goodies.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
K-themed ramen, fried-rice and curry. Upcoming movie soon.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Love Live! Minami Kotori notebook.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
And more related goodies at Animate's Love Live Only Shop.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Yodobashi's camera/lens section. My current image armoury is the Sony RX100 II, NEX 5R and RX1. What camera are you using?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Camera gears for various terrains.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
The entire corner dedicated to Sony's a7.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Emobile's portable wireless router (called Pocket WiFi).
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Computer speakers from various manufacturers.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
King Jim's Mirupasu used for managing ID and password for websites - hmmmm.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Pomera - another one of King Jim's office tools mainly used for taking notes.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Kancolle Battleship Yamato plastic model kit - although the box is decorated by the Kongou - the only thing in the box is the ship.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
RPG Moero Chronicle - for folks who need to practice rubbing stuff.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Titan Fall for XBOX. Much difference between XBOX ONE and 360?
I only got Kinect games for my 360 right now.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Latest Megami Magazine, Newtype, Nyantype, Animage and Shonen Ace mags.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Date A Live Season 2 on your watchlist?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Kancolle Official Operation Archive - comes with huge B3 size poster.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
These glasses supposedly protect your eyes from blue (wave length) light emitted from the screens on your video game or computer monitor.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Thermae Romae II starring Hiroshi Abe and Aya Ueto - how many of you catched the movie?
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
This post contains a video, click here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Illustration book "Kuroboshi Kouhaku Design Works" by Kuroboshi-sensei.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
And more reference material for creative folks - Moe Visual Textbook and Sekaikan no Tsukurikata (How to create World Concept).
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Official Kancolle comics and artbooks.
Previous instalments of Akihabara Shops listed up below.
- Akihabara Shops 14
- Akihabara Shops 13
- Akihabara Shops 12
- Hatsune Miku Doll
- Japan Donki
- Melonbooks
- Akihabara Shops 11
- Akihabara Shops 10
- Hobby Tengoku
- Akihabara Shops 9
- View more
And all Akihabara related posts listed up below.
- Akihabara Shops 14
- Tokyo Sightseeing
- Akihabara Shops 13
- Akihabara Shops 12
- Hatsune Miku Doll
- Japan Donki
- Melonbooks
- Akihabara Shops 11
- Akihabara Shops 10
- Uchimizu 2013
- View more
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Clik here to view.