刀 · BLADE — The Otaku Planet
A daily journal of
Japanese culture
— worn on your
sleeve.
Daily writing on samurai history, anime, manga, vaporwave, retro cyberpunk and Harajuku streetwear — plus original apparel you can wear.
世界 / WORLDS
Six threads of Japan.
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Samurai
Swords, hikama, katana craft, iconic clans, time from Murasame to Yobakashi, and the quiet philosophy behind the sword.
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Anime
Studio deep-dives, seasonal picks, timeless classics, and essays on the shows that shape a generation.
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Manga
Reading guides, mangaka spotlights, and the lines between page and screen.
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Vaporwave
Y2K sunsets, marble busts, hologram signage and the nostalgia of futures that never happened.
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Retro Cyberpunk
From Akira to Ghost in the Shell. The neon future, stamped in Japanese ink.
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Harajuku
No rules, labels, and rule-breaking that make one-piece, street, the loudest block in fashion.
日誌 / JOURNAL
Latest entries.
Retro Anime vs Modern Anime: A Fashion Perspective
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The Ultimate Anime Gift Guide for Otakus
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Dragon Ball Z Fashion: How to Channel Saiyan Energy
Dragon Ball Z is more than anime – it’s a fashion movement. Learn how to channel Saiyan energy through your …
衣服 / DESIGNS
Wear the culture.
Cyberpunk
Cyberpunk
Neo-Tokyo Cyber Hoodie
Neon-drenched streetwear from the future underground.
Retro Anime
Samurai Lore