SHANGHAI -- The Japanese subculture of anime and video game fans who decorate their belongings with favorite characters is turning into a new trend in China, where businesses are coming up with products to appeal to young devotees.
Businesses tap into desire of enthusiasts to keep favorite characters close at hand

Gold shaped as "Gundam" robots from the namesake sci-fi anime series. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
SHANGHAI -- The Japanese subculture of anime and video game fans who decorate their belongings with favorite characters is turning into a new trend in China, where businesses are coming up with products to appeal to young devotees.