Still from the ending. Lyrics (translated) as transcribed by Crunchyroll: "Oh no, I'm getting more and more nervous!"

Still from the opening. Lyrics as transcribed by Crunchyroll: "If you think you have what it takes, then I'll be right here."

Again, German CR subs have OP and ED translations (from listening, there are "(?)" placeholders).
The ending (Isshou Nakako by sunsoogirl) premieres in this episode, it's standard anime J-Rock.
The characters look like they're composed of layers of printed cardboard. Was it animated by hand?

Kotoko in casual wear, touching her bangs with the right hand. Her hair is unkempt and she's wearing glasses. Dialogue (translated): "Please keep it secret, okay?"

At home, feel free not to do your hair or your makeup, or wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
But do NOT skip painting your nails.

Micchi (left) and Sachiko (right), two of the magical girls in Kiramon.

I'm now considering watching Princession Orchestra at some point, even though I'm not in the target demographic for such shows and no longer have the time for 48 episodes.

Kotoko, Seo, and Kei, all in school uniform, watching Kiramon as if they were visiting an idol concert. Whatever that thing is Kotoko and Kei are holding up: "Risukyuu" (Kotoko), "Vamp-sama, my One and Only" (Kei)

Otagal episode 2:
2 episodes, 2 otakus, and the 3rd wheel of the bicycle.

Would've posted earlier, but for personal reasons I had no access last weekend.
To make up, I added some descriptive alt text, hearing that people tend to like image posts with alt text.
Will return for the next episode.

Opening still, Amane and Kei dancing on tables in a classroom. German subs (technically the lyrics): "Yesterday the stars aligned our way."

The OP "Hide And Seek" is technically K-Pop, as it is sung by girl group I-dle, in a mix of English and Japanese.
For some reason, the German subs include lyrics here, which all others don't. (Same thing happened in 2023 with "Jungle Fire" in MF Ghost Season 1.)

Seo watching Kiramon on TV. German subs (Kiramon): "(Pacchi) ...Until next time." German subs (Otagal): "His story came to an end..."

Now to the tech stuff. While the English CR subs do not have sign typesetting despite being edited with Aegisub,
the German staff even subtitled Kiramon in their signature Arial 72pt font (at 1080p).
(I'm using the German subs in all pics for exactly this reason.)

Kei amazed about the comic bonus merch. German subs: "The differently colored version of the comic's first volume's first press bonus!"

When I read the manga, I underestimated Kei Amane's character a bit.
In this scene where she nerds out over Seo's Kiramon merch, she suddenly speaks like a gyaru (which I didn't expect from her).
If it's like that in Japanese, then it's something lost in (manga) translation.

Kotoko pointing at Seo's Insta posts. German subs: "Did you draw this picture, Ota-kun?"

My initial focus was on Yu Serizawa's performance as Kotoko Ijichi.
I think she's a good fit for this role. Actually, she sometimes reminds me of her role as Shera in "How Not to Summon a Demon Lord", lol.

Manga volume 1 cover in German: "Gibt's denn keine Gyaru, die nett zu Otaku sind?!", published by Panini Manga

I've been reading the manga for a year now in German (currently 8 volumes), so I've anticipated the anime adaptation.
The anime looks very good visually, though I have to get used to the glossiness a bit.

Kotoko Ijichi (left) and Kei Amane (right). German subs: "Say, Ota-kun..."

Gals Can't be Kind to Otaku, episode 1:
Gotta catch 'em all! The two gyaru, not the Kiramon.

The 1/7 scale figure (Good Smile Arts Shanghai) of Asuna (School): Memorial Lobby Ver. from “Blue Archive” is available for pre-order!

・ Nin Nin Game : bit.ly/4df3k6J
・ Hobby Link Japan : bit.ly/41Bd1Fp
・ Release Date : 03/2027

#ブルアカ #BlueArchive

Burning Desire / LOALO MODELS【Music Video】 YouTube video by 黒肌美女雑誌LOALO

No Dave in a Loalo Models music video? Count me surprised.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNJ1...
#eurobeat

She still has the body parts she's best known for, but it doesn't have the same impact as in her regular style.
(Backgrounds are from the anime, I don't play video games.)

How could I explain to a visitor seeing this figure for the first time that it is supposed to be Reisalin Stout when she looks like this?

Inside is the new Ryza figure from Medicos Entertainment.
Not from her regular series of video games, but from the gacha game Atelier Resleriana.
For reasons I don't know, the developers made her look like a tanned gyaru there.

I've heard Euro shoppers complaining about high shipping costs, especially the DHL ones. I paid 6.286 yen in shipping.
However, my package does not weigh 3.5 kg as declared on the label, but only 969 g (nice).
Volumetric weight used for shipping costs is 3.0 kg according to the DHL calculator.

Second amiami package of March. They resumed shipping to Europe by now, but this one was forcibly sent via DHL Express in the meantime.

FuRyu put some more effort into the stockings than I expected.

Super cute! I think my grandma would've loved her if she were still alive.

Instead of waiting for the already paid but not shipped preorder, I picked up the BiCute Pure Marin figure last week at the Leipzig Book Fair instead.

Naga - Goddess of Victory: Nikke
#NIKKE #NIKKEfanart #GyaruFumo

AniMester introduces the 1/6 scale figure of “Little Succubus Chili-chan”.

⟢ Pre-order start soon!
⟢ Scheduled for release in 2026.

📅 Official Release Date Announced

Shizuku Kuroe: Cosplay by Marin
「My Dress-Up Darling」
1/6 Scale Figure by Good Smile Company
📌 27/03/2026
📦 Webshop : bit.ly/49MXaa0

The Nendoroid Doll (Good Smile Company) of Kitagawa Marin: Casual Outfit Ver. from “My Dress-Up Darling” is available for pre-order!

・ Nin Nin Game : bit.ly/4dq7YyI
・ Hobby Link Japan : bit.ly/477bEBz
・ Release Date : 10/2026

#MyDressUpDarling #着せ恋アニメ

＼ TAITO Prize News ／

T-most Kitagawa Marin -Bunny-
「My Dress-Up Darling」

⟢ Scheduled for release in June 2026.

#MyDressUpDarling #着せ恋アニメ

Saturday's cosplayers at the Leipzig Book Fair (final day for me).
Unfortunately an equal number of cosplayers refused my offer to take a photo, so I gave up pretty quickly.
That's an important topic for me to add some context: pokehax.co/post/2026032...

#lbm26 #mcc26

I wanted to take photos of other characters, but didn't succeed today, lol
#MyDressUpDarling #lbm26 #mcc26

Marin and Yuuma meet a third Marin and Black Lobelia
#MyDressUpDarling #lbm26 #mcc26

Marin meets another Marin
The cosplayer gave me their IG handle: www.instagram.com/sabrinaxcos5/
#MyDressUpDarling #lbm26 #mcc26