Wired discovers doujinshi and draws an interesting conclusion:
Japan seems to understand that creativity doesn’t fall from the sky. It needs nurturing, inspiration, tools and skills; and it’s no problem if your inspiration is something cool someone else did first.
The reporter visits Ikeburo and Ahibahara to get both sides of otakudom.
Meanwhile, Ed Chavez files his second report on Comiket at the MangaCast.
Papo de Budega, a Brazilian blog, posts an interview with VIZ Media Vice President International Carol Roeder. The interview focuses on licensing of the most popular properties in Latin America.
Fangirls Sans Cleavage is a cute look at G-rated cosplayers.
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