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Why does no one make rubber strap merch nowadays?

Rubber straps used to be a staple of anime merch. Here's how manufacturing costs and oshikatsu trends have contributed to their popularity loss.

10 things i went out of my way to buy and try in 2025, ranked

reviewing 10 products/services that i researched before buying with marketing thoughts.

oresama teacher collaboration cafe review

review and photos of the 2025 oresama teacher collaboration cafe in japan!

monthly recap (december 2024)

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nyanzieks model painting tips

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art summary 2024

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monthly recap (july 2024)

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why are repeat itabags popular in japan?

repeating itabags (bags with identical merch) are super popular in japanese otaku culture. here's what i think after visiting a concert in japan.

monthly recap (june 2024)

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gacha in fanmerch is kinda senseless

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DOGS zine retrospective

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quick sideM merch reviews

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papercraft design is easier than you think!

trying out an automatic papercraft maker tool for 3D models.

What are merch boxes (fanzine trend)?

What are merch boxes? Introduction to the 2023 fandom zine trend that did not actually have zines and just focused on merch.

What is gachakatsu?

Explaining the 2023 gachakatsu trend, which focused on displaying gacha collectibles in clear containers.

Korean webzines, art trades, and other SNS art terms

Summary of Korean SNS art terms - 합작 (collaboration), 연성교환 (flexible exchange), and more.

How to bind books with the fukurotoji method

Guide to book-binding with the Japanese fukurotoji (袋とじ pouch binding) method.

auckland zinefest 2023 report

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