Otaku activity I spent Saturday doing otaku activities with my friend. More specifically, I went to Loft because they had a Haikyuu collaboration. Haikyuu is a popular sports anime and manga about high school volleyball. We took photos, bought some merch, and talked a lot about series. I was sad that the merch U wanted was sold out, but I had an amazing day hanging out with my friend. Character panels When I was living in Tochigi, I had to go all the way to Saitama or Tokyo to attend events or exhibitions for my favorite anime or manga. Just the transportation cost alone was around 10,000 yen, so I had to save up my allowance and could only go a few times a year. That’s why I’m really happy I came to Niigata. Unlike before, I don’t have to pay high transportation costs anymore. Many events and exhibitions are nearby, so it is much more convenient and enjoyable. There will be a Haikyuu pop-up store in Niigata this August, so I’m looking forward to it!