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Happy 4th of July And Project o_O
First, to all Americans on this site, we wish you a Happy Fourth of July. Try to make it out to see Fireworks, all right? For those of you who really want to get into the spirit, why not send a 4th of July e-card? We have over 20 pages of them.
Next on the agenda, theOtaku.com will soon be unveiling a totally new section that's only been made possible by Version Vibrant-level technology and will radically change how members interact here.
The project is called "Project o_O" because everyone who I demo it to immediately makes that face when they see it. It's so radical that every member who I demo it to has been forced to sign a NDA (non disclosure agreement) that legally prevents them from discussing it.
What is Project o_O??
You'll find out next Friday and not a second sooner. Until then, let the speculation begin!
53 New Categories
Once again it’s time for the weekly update with all the new categories that have been added. If you'd like to recommend a category simply comment here or send me a pm: SabrinaM. Just remember that in order to recommend a category you first have to make sure there's at least one submission for it. 
Anime & Manga:
- Android Ana Maico 2010
- Baccano!
- Clamp School
- Comic Party
- E's Otherwise
- Earthian
- Eerie Queerie!
- El Hazard
- ES
- Fake
- Ginga Densetsu Weed
- Honey and Clover
- Hot Gimmick
- King of Hell
- La Corda D'Oro
- Law of Ueki
- Legal Drug
- Legend of Basara
- Magikano
- Mamotte Shugogetten
- Mirage Of Blaze
- Moon Phase
- Piano
- Pixie Pop: Gokkun Pucho
- Reideen
- Shirahime-Syo: Snow Goddess Tales
- Shonen Onmyouji
- Silent Mobius
- Slam Dunk
- Sohryuden - Legend of the Dragon Kings
- Speed Grapher
- Suki
- Tales from Earthsea
- Telepathic Wanderers
- Twelve Kingdoms
- Wild Adapter
- Wild Arms: Twilight Venom
- Yurara
- Zombie Powder
Video Games:
- Bloody Roar
- Chaos Legion
- Katamari Damacy
- Secret of Mana
- Silver Chaos
- Sword of Mana
- War of Genesis
Music:
- Fahrenheit
- Super Junior
TV:
- Ren and Stimpy Show
Books/Comics:
- Bartimaeus Trilogy
- Captain America
- Demonata (Series)
Movies:
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
PM Smash
What if you're an ultra-popular member who receives hundreds of PMs a day? Isn't it annoying to go through and delete them one by one? Take heart: You can now delete and save more than one PM at a time.
Caption Battle: Hey, Eyes Up Front!
"It's that time again..." "To dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" "To smash something?" "No... it's time for this week's caption battle!" But first, ...NYAF Mascot Winner Announced
I am pleased to announce the winner of theOtaku.com's NYAF mascot contest. The work is "Chibi Godzilla" by member Quarteni. Thanks to all the finalists and all those who entered. Over 600 people at the Anime Next convention in New Jersey voted and it was a close one. Congratulations to Quarteni!
Here is the winning entry:
Interview by NYAF:
What was your inspiration for Chibizilla? I was watching Godzilla vs. King Kong on TV. Then, when I sat down to come up with a mascot entry, it hit me. Chibizilla! King Kong is associated with New York City, which is why the Empire State Building is in Chibizilla's clutches, and Godzilla is associated with Japan – and chibis are synonymous with anime! NYAF brings Japanese anime and New York City together, so I did the same with Chibizilla!
What software and materials did you use to make Chibizilla? I used pencil, paper, ruler, Sakura micron pens, and Photoshop.
What do you do when not creating mascots? I really enjoy drawing, creating content for computers (icons, desktops, screensavers, etc.), reading a variety of books, editing manga, web/graphic design, and of course anime and manga! I'm also currently preparing my portfolio to go out into the market and start my career.
What do you ultimately want to do? I'd really enjoy drawing or editing manga as a career. I’d like to try voice acting (not strictly anime related). It also would be nice to be able to run my own business someday, too.
What do you think of when you think of New York City? I think of the amazing architecture of the older buildings, pizza, the museums, the intriguing history, and many of my favorite comic book heroes whose stories take place in NYC.
What was the first thing you thought when you learned you won? OH NO!! I won?! XD There were a lot of really great entries this year. I'd like to tip my hat to everybody who entered, everybody who voted, and everybody who has a part in the NYAF and the mascot contest. I'm really very honored to have my design chosen as the mascot this year.
What’s the first thing you want to do at NYAF? Meet Peter Fernandez and ask him to sign my Speed Racer VHS.
Do you have a message for aspiring artists? Practice constantly! Look at the world around you and always try to learn something from it. Also, take criticism and build from it. Show your art to anybody and everybody you can – friends, family, and even the professionals, too!
Who would win in a fight, Chibizilla or The Cloverfield Monster? I'm sure the Cloverfield Monster would fall victim to Chibizilla's cuteness!
