American Akiba Idol? The Underground Akiba Scene…

December 9th, 2009By Stephanie YanezCategory: Uncategorized

Picture 36 (1) I thought I could talk about how an American like me became an Akiba Idol not once but twice at DEAR STAGE (DIASUTEGI) in Akihabara! Akiba Idols are mostly artists that perform in Akihabara for Otaku, Anime, and all things Moe! The term Moe is described as the burning passion or desire or love for something, mostly in Akiba-related things such as Anime, Manga, Idols, etc. So I was contacted a few years back from Akibanana.com to do an interview. And from there they booked my first show at Dear Stage where I was one of the first American idols to perform on an Akihabaran stage! The first show was such a success that it led me back to perform again at Dear Stage this past summer! The internet is an amazing thing huh? :) Picture 39 (1) Anyway, to perform at Dear Stage not once but twice was quite the honor. Dear Stage is a very unique venue that showcases Akiba Idols every night performing their own original songs as well as popular anime songs. The venue is about three floors. The first floor is where the stage is located. And there is a big glass window where people from the street can see into the show. And most times while people are watching the show from the street they decide to join in on the fun and will come running into the venue. Another special uniqueness about Dear Stage is how the audience is very much involved with the show through Otagei! Otagei is the Otaku dance for idols where they showcase their love for the singers and the songs. Dear Stage is a great place to experience a true underground Akiba Scene with Otagei, Akiba Idols, and Moe foods such as pasta you really can’t go wrong! And if you are not able to get out to Akiba anytime soon you can watch this video from my most recent performance at Dear Stage with Otagei and all:

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Stephanie Yanez

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  1. [...] American Akiba Idol? The Underground Akiba Scene… « GaijinPot Blog … By admin | category: american, american best | tags: akiba, akiba-idols, anime, [...]

  2. D. says:

    That's so cute! I totally love the dress you were wearing! *u* You're amazing artist!

  3. Rani says:

    Awesome! Loved the dress. *A*

  4. Ojousama says:

    Such a cute pink dress~

    Your rendition of “Don't Say Lazy” is adorable, haha. *u*

  5. yummypepe says:

    :D amazing and cute =3 as always <3

  6. Chiharu says:

    I like the dress you're wearing.
    :)

  7. Cali_channnnn says:

    The dress is really cute, I'm jealous.

  8. Shia says:

    Lol! Very nice and cute dress =3

  9. HeroHeroin says:

    I really love the outfits. You look like you're having a lot of fun in the video. [:

  10. Maaya says:

    I love that song so much <3 You performed it so well ; A ; &Your dress is so cute ;u; I totally want it <3

  11. Cali_channnnn says:

    I love “Don't Say Lazy”! <3

    You're really lucky!

  12. Allie says:

    the dress is sooo cute! >w<

  13. zabby says:

    xD
    wah! so kawaii!!! you should check out Sakura Con over in seattle, not quite like this, but…slightly-ish close? idk lol

  14. Anna says:

    I love that dress~ :D

  15. fugu says:

    ewww…

  16. Shi-chan says:

    Wao. Amazing. You've got a very nice voice. :O

  17. sakimura says:

    Cute!!~ XDD

  18. eleni says:

    Wow, your dress is soo cute >w<
    Nice voice :)

  19. Risu says:

    Looks fun! I have been wondering if you live in Japan or just visit. I live near Tokyo, I should visit Akiba more haha. Good job!

  20. Aori says:

    ve~~~ So cute~!
    K-On~~ uwaa, so cool~! xD

  21. RyanSolberg says:

    I’m but I don't understand how people say these Akiba Idols. I just think they are annoying. Gaijin or Japanese, it doesn't matter. Don't get me wrong, I DO consider myself an Otaku (PC and Movies) but I just don't get it. To each their own I guess.

  22. iMik says:

    I love your voice <33 And you're so good looking xD

  23. hopewish says:

    eVERYONE IS SO CUTE~!!XD
    hope to hear more great songs from you!! gambatte! <3

  24. hopewish says:

    awww everyone is so cute!!
    Hope to hear more great songs from you!

  25. xXDeathCandyXx says:

    sooo cute I have no clue what you said
    but it sounds so pretty that
    I had to listen 5 more time or so
    it look really fun there
    you have a really nice voice ^^

  26. jasdi says:

    omg you sing (im reslly in love of your voice *o*)very good and i love your dress

  27. what is akiba? and I can't see anything “cute” with that dress lol :D

  28. thePilla says:

    Follow the Swedish girl around the world while living in a fashion world surrounded by brands, design, party and the working professional life in order to create the carrer of her dreams

  29. vigvigler says:

    cho kawaii!!!

  30. vigvigler says:

    cho kawaii…

  31. mono_locco says:

    OMG….. is all I can say LOL

  32. ve~~~ So cute~!
    K-On~~ uwaa, so cool~! xD http://coolidols.net/

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