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Old 07-05-2015, 02:21 PM
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Just wondering what people thought of the itasha look. do anyone like the look of itasha and would they like to see a s2000 with itasha look?
Old 07-05-2015, 11:22 PM
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I actually had no idea what Itasha was.

If you are into the whole Manga / Hentai scene then I guess its cool, but for me its a firm no.
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I'd imagine in Japan it looks cool, as their culture heavily embraces the big-eyed by deadly, cutie thing. In the UK, it wouldn't work IMO.

But if you do go this route, get something like this on the bonnet...

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Agree, in Japan it kinda works just due to the culture, but not in UK / Western countries.
(In japan people walk around in manga costumes and no-one thinks a thing of it.)
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Go for it, full fast & furious + you will need loads of cosplay outfits for when you drive the car. you may look like a complete numpty but it will keep the Muppet threads alive, and Mikefilth, Fatbloke & chippo will be creaming their pants!!!!!!!!
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I love anime so I say go for it!
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As part of a race livery it works
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Originally Posted by richmc
Go for it, full fast & furious + you will need loads of cosplay outfits for when you drive the car. you may look like a complete numpty but it will keep the Muppet threads alive, and Mikefilth, Fatbloke & chippo will be creaming their pants!!!!!!!!
I will have you know, Rich that my pants are creamed most of the time.
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cool since so many are against it, looks like it's got to be done haha
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Originally Posted by CynicG
I'd imagine in Japan it looks cool, as their culture heavily embraces the big-eyed by deadly, cutie thing. In the UK, it wouldn't work IMO.

But if you do go this route, get something like this on the bonnet...

Very Whitesnake!

Itasha translates to 'painful car' which probably says it all...

Why not, if you like it? AND if it's done very well.

Unless you are of oriental descent, you will probably look a nob, but WGAF?


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