Top Celebrties in Japan

 Japanese celebrities?! Goodie! Everyone secretly stalks the untalented, yet beautiful disasters of the spotlight, and Japan is definitely in when it comes to pumping out good looking young people for the sake of money. Though, not all the celebrities on my list will be actual people; as Japan is the mecca of animation, it wouldn't be complete without some of their animated heroes. Japan idolizes some pretty odd beings(as maybe the rest of world thinks of our Paris Hiltons, and Charlie Scheens) But it I guess it all comes down to our cultural differences.

AKB48 is the worlds largest Girl group with an astounding 158 members. I assume it started at 48... Originated in Akihabara in Tokyo, where they got their name, were instantly popular. A group of young, pretty women, all in matching outfits singing cute songs. This is Japan. AKB48 merch, advertisements, and music! is hard to miss. The youngest member is 13 and the oldest is in her mid-twenties. Member's last long, as the group is afraid they will grow old and frail within a year so they have to send them off to a retirement home after a few shows. Actually that's not completely true.

Here's one of their most famous songs "Heavy rotation" just watched it, pretty scandalous for Japan! 

 Now for not only a Japanese celebrity but the first "Anime Ambassador" of Japan. Doraemon! The great and powerful time traveling cat. This funny looking feline is pretty much Japans mascot. Not very cute(astonishing!) but none the less, hes extremely popular. He was created back in 1969, so not only is he not cute but hes old! His purpose in life(in his anime/manga) is traveling back in time and teaching a young boy by the name of Nobi life lessons. Doraemon has won countless awards, has a manga, anime, movie, modeling contracts/sponsorships, charity organizations, and even a musical. As you see, he has a major following and represents for Japan. Respect him because he has no ears.

Next up is someone you could recognize, this little fella spawns form the most popular anime in Japan, and because he is the only fairly cute thing in it, has succeeded in becoming the most loved character. I'm talking about One Pieces very own, Chopper! These animated characters in Japan gain so much popularity its incredible! Every child loves chopper because hes cute, and adults love him because hes cute, and badass. Because hes apart of a pirate team in one piece, he needs to be able to kick some ass and he proves quite worthy. When hes not busy being cute, he can transform into a big beast form of himself and is pretty strong. Tony Tony Chopper, the moose to rule them all.

 I should try to add in more actual human-being celebrities, but its hard. Japan really has a thing for these animated critters. Hentai. So the next celebs are not crazy popular like chopper, doreamon, or AKB48 but non the less deserve a spot on this list for their neatness. Golden Bomber is a punk rock comedy band that actually doesn't really play music. None of them can play any instruments, they just "air" play and other people play for them. I'm serious. These guys are known for being so un-Japanese and doing the most outrageous things. They just wanted to be popular...


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