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? ๐
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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ve~~~ So cute~!
K-On~~ uwaa, so cool~! xD http://coolidols.net/
OMG….. is all I can say LOL
cho kawaii…
cho kawaii!!!
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what is akiba? and I can't see anything “cute” with that dress lol ๐
omg you sing (im reslly in love of your voice *o*)very good and i love your dress
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 ^^
awww everyone is so cute!!
Hope to hear more great songs from you!
eVERYONE IS SO CUTE~!!XD
hope to hear more great songs from you!! gambatte! <3
I love your voice <33 And you're so good looking xD
The dancing was great. the performance even better. :3
Right on Steph! Twice is something special! I hope all is well with you too
wow! Steph….ur outfit is cool luv the voice!! XD…Luv pink!!! waaa….
Iโm 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.
ve~~~ So cute~!
K-On~~ uwaa, so cool~! xD
cool ๐
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!
Wow, your dress is soo cute >w<
Nice voice ๐
That’s so awesome>.<
You have a amazing voice!
Cute!!~ XDD
Wao. Amazing. You've got a very nice voice. :O
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That’s so cute:3 Love your dress<3
ewww…
I love that dress~ ๐
xD
wah! so kawaii!!! you should check out Sakura Con over in seattle, not quite like this, but…slightly-ish close? idk lol
the dress is sooo cute! >w<
I love “Don't Say Lazy”! <3
You're really lucky!
I love that song so much <3 You performed it so well ; A ; &Your dress is so cute ;u; I totally want it <3
I really love the outfits. You look like you're having a lot of fun in the video. [:
Lol! Very nice and cute dress =3
The dress is really cute, I'm jealous.
I like the dress you're wearing.
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๐ amazing and cute =3 as always <3
Such a cute pink dress~
Your rendition of “Don't Say Lazy” is adorable, haha. *u*
Awesome! Loved the dress. *A*
That's so cute! I totally love the dress you were wearing! *u* You're amazing artist!
Nice song and nice dress!
Nice song and nice dress! ๐
you look so tiny…
and nice voice
*litte lilly
Very cute! So.. So.. So moe! xD Also, I like the song! xD
Very cute! So.. So.. So moe! xD
ur dress is awesome! so cute! hehe=)
A good combi and performance! And your vocal is strong too, bravo *clap* It’s a pity I can’t see your performance irl =)
It sounds like quite an honor to be able to perform twice. ๐ That’s really awesome and sounds like a lot of fun. And like everyone else seems to be thinking, your dress is really adorable. I wish that everyone dressed up that way everyday, haha. (and it kind of reminds me of your avatar on tinierme, too ๐ )
I loved it! Your voice is amazing! The dance the audience was doing was great!
B’aww you look so cute! *u* <3
cool ! nice dress ^^
Cool dress! ๐ It looked like you had a lot of fun~
‘Don’t Say Lazy’ is my new favorite. o uo
awesome job + amazing voice. ^^
i love the dress <3
Thats awesome, you sing very well! the dress is very cute also!~
Aw. Your dress is to fangirl squeal for. Your talented singing just seems to put everyone in a better mood. Thanks <3
Very cute dress and your voice is adorable ๐
I really like cosplay! Have you ever cosplayed Kagome from Inuyasha? :3
Your outfit is very cute! I love the way you sang, so cute too~ <3
; A; That dress is so … dang … CUTE. I would probably wear it. (That’s saying a lot, since I hardly wear dresses.) 8D
Your outfit is very cute! I love the way you sang, so cute too~ <3
Uwaa, that’s so cool. You lead such an exciting lige, Stephanie! I’m so jealous. *-*
Omg… Your so cute before the performance… <3
LOVE the performance XD *Favs on YT*
I like your outfit too ;D
Omg… You so cute before the performance XD
LOVE THE PERFORMANCE! *Favs*
I like your outfit too ;D
wow u r an amazing artist. Your outfit is so cute as well!
thats so cute!=3
Oh wow, I really like your ‘Don’t Say Lazy’. I love that song after I got addicted to K-ON!
<3 You're so lucky!!!!
Oh wow, I really like your ‘Don’t Say Lazy’. I love that song after I got addicted to K-ON!
Indeed, the internet IS amazing in how it can connect people all over the world ๐
And your performance was good :] I like the song (never heard it before) ^^
Uwah really cute *O*
Also awesome job :O
I like how you sing