"Akihabara Majokko Princess" by McG and Takashi Murakami, Staring Kirsten Dunst

I don't even know where to start with this one, but apparently Takashi Murakami has gotten together with acclaimed director McG and actress Kirsten Dunst for this ridiculously random music video work of art called "Akihabara Majokko Princess".

Um, Just watch...

I can't lie, this was pretty damn entertaining, with an awkward cameo by Nigo in there, as well as Murakami himself dressed up as a giant one of his animated plush flower balled. Plus who doesn't want to see Kirsten Dunst dressed in anime clothes prancing around the streets of Akihabara?? ... or wait, is that just me?

And for all of those totally lost as to what is going on, Akihabara is one of the most interesting little places in the entire world. Its a small district in Tokyo where everyone dresses up as anime characters, princesses (or Majokko), and whatnot, and it's COMPLETELY NORMAL. There are also tons of anime shops, some are clean and cute, some are very sexual, but all are totally packed all the time. When I visited I saw a concert by the AKB48 as well as visited a Maid Cafe, and both were some of the most interesting things I've ever attended.


Oh and sidenote: the song covered is "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors

-john-

Nike 'Year of the Ox' - Blazer Mid & Air Max 1

Now that we are approaching the end of the year of the rat (yes I still think about those Greedys from time to time) it is about that time for brands to unveil their good for the year of the Ox. Here Nike comes with a Blazer Mid and Air Max 1.


Some details of the Blazers' lacing, Ox on the back, and tongue.



With the premium leathers based in off white with accents of green and red the shoes are said to pay homage to the old Chinese military. Both shoes are simple and very clean, I'm liking the Blazer especially.

The Nike Blazer Mid Premium and Air Max 1 are set to release in Asia in the coming weeks starting with Atmos Tokyo, so if you know any connects get on it.


-john-