Donors get three posters this yr, which helps us estimate the worth of otaku blood.
It’s been two years because the final Comiket, which is ordinarily a twice-a-year-event however has been on hiatus since December of 2019 on account of repeated coronavirus-related cancellations and postponements. Fingers crossed, although, this month will mark the return of Japan’s largest doujinshi (self-published manga) occasion, as Comiket 99 is scheduled to happen on December 30 and 31.
With two years of pent-up demand, you possibly can count on otaku money to be flowing inside the vendor halls, and Comiket’s organizers are additionally hoping that otaku blood might be flowing with the return of its cooperative blood drive with the Crimson Cross. As in years past, these keen to donate blood might be rewarded with anime/sport character artwork posters. This yr’s donors will obtain a set of three, one for Cardfight Vanguard Overdress…
…one for the Hololive Avid gamers digital YouTuber quartet…
…and one for Alice Gear Aegis.
A blood donation middle might be arrange in entrance of the Panasonic Heart constructing, which is situated only a brief stroll from the Tokyo Large Sight conference middle the place Comiket might be held. Nonetheless, the poster giveaway might be operating from December 30 all the way in which to January 31 at Crimson Cross blood donation facilities throughout Japan, so even otaku who aren’t attending Comiket can nonetheless contribute/revenue from the marketing campaign.
Alternatively, those that need to pitch in however are unable or unwilling to provide blood also can give cash, as the Hololive-design may be bought outright as a tapestry on-line here, with earnings being donated to the Crimson Cross. By the way, this additionally lets us make a tough estimate of the worth of otaku blood. The acquisition value of a single Hololive tapestry is 2,750 yen (US$23.90), however a 400-mililiter (13.5-ounce) blood donation will get you three posters, so lets say the worth of the blood donation is 8,250 yen, or 20.625 yen per milliliter.
▼ Put in several phrases, 750 milliliters, the quantity of liquid {that a} standard-size wine bottle can maintain, can be value 15,469 yen, making otaku blood as helpful as some pretty high-quality vintages.
These figures are merely estimates, although, because the 72.8-centmeter (28.7-inch) material tapestry is bigger than the 59.4-centimeter paper posters from the Crimson Cross. In any case, the precise value for otaku blood will all the time stay fluid, so seek the advice of a monetary planner earlier than trying to promote yours on the open market, and if you happen to’re planning to attend an upcoming doujinshi occasion, you may need to consult this etiquette reminder from a doujin artist.
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