Japan - Tokyo
Heroine Tokusatsu Kenkyujoヒロイン特撮研究所
By @giannisimone
The Heroine Special Effects Research Center is the door to a different, slightly darker side of Akihabara. Ever heard of such masterpieces as Zen Pictures’s Enormous Breasts Squadron Fiber Star or Hyper Sexy Heroine Cyber Soldier Etoile? If you are interested in Power Rangers parody, Sailor Moon-like and masked-girl fighters, Studio 2.5’s wacky Akiba-kei action porno flicks and other low budget V-Cinema (straight-to-video) stuff, this store could change your life. They even sell the original costumes used during the shoots.
Address: 4-chōme-4-9 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan
About @giannisimone
I’m a writer, teacher, and tour guide from Italy, based in Japan since 1992. I help travelers make sense of Tokyo, Yokohama, and the rest of Japan with practical insights on culture, neighborhoods, walking routes, and slow travel. I also cover otaku culture, and you’ll often find me scouting cemeteries, backstreets, and local eats so your trip runs smoothly and stays curious.
