As you all know, Akihabara (aka Akihabara Electric Town) is a mecca for the lovers of anime, manga, game, and all kind of otaku goods in Japan. The town is also famous for giant street ads for the latest products often featuring cute bishoujo characters. Following the April edition, this is how the town looks like this month, May of 2012.

*all photos were taken by Mikikazu Komatsu

Akihabara town

"Welcome to Akihabara" flag by Akihabara Electrical Town Organization

Fate/Zero 2nd season ad on the foor of JR Akihabara station

GAMERS store features STEINS;GATE Prism Connect card game and Natsuiro Kiseki

GAMERS also features Nana Mizuki's upcoming live BD/DVD

Sofmap's amusement store features a Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? and Lollipop Chainsaw collaboration ad

Sofmap's 2nd store features Madoka Magica's figma and Nendoroid figures

Toranoana features Queen's Blade Rebellion and Hagure Yuusha no Kichiku Bigaku

TYPE MOON's Mahou Tsukai no Yoru poster at Toranoana

Giant Hyouka flag on the Toranoana building

Animate features Tsujidou-san No Junai Road

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Evangelion shaves

Evangelion energy drinks

Evangelion coin lockers

Aquarion EVOL statue at the Ishimaru Denki store

Ishimaru Denki's mascot girl Kurune Ishimaru

And of course they are selling "Akihabara" T-shirt!