Competitions
Your chance to win some free stuff!
Entries to our competitions are subject to our usual terms and conditions.
Learn Hiragana The 'Darlo' Way
First of all congratulations to Darlo for learning Hiragana, one of the Japanese writing systems. This was your turn to learn it just like Darlo did ... literally! We gave you his copy of 'Remebering the Hiragana' by James W. Heisig, aswell as the actual flash cards Darlo made to help him remember. To get your hands on this introduction into Japanese writing, you just had to answer the question below. Congratulations to Gareth Earls from Cornwall for winning this competition.
Question Time
Have a look at the picture below. What does this hiragana say?
Need a hint? Click Here.
A. Konnichiwa - Hello
B. Megane - Glasses
C. Kazuki-san wa totemo suteki desu - Kazuki is really wonderful
This competition closed on Saturday 28th June.
Win a Copy of Gakuen Heaven
Not everyone's favourite Yaoi, but that was your chance to own a copy of You Higuri's Gakuen Heaven. You too would have been able to experience the relationships between the students (all male) of the Bell Liberty Academy and meet with student royalty, the King and Queen. All you had to do to get your hands on this manga was to answer the question below. Congratulations to Claire Woods from Norwich for winning this competition.
NOTE: Gakuen Heaven is rated as Mature, so entry to this competition is for those aged 18 and over (sorry ^_^).
Question Time
Bell Liberty Academy, the school in Gakuen Heaven, occaisionally goes by the acronym BL, but in yaoi terms what is BL another an acronym for?
Need a hint? Click Here
A. Brick Layers
B. British Lemons
C. Boys Love
This competition closed on Saturday 28th June.
Win an Unazukin
One of our most popular competitions returned! Long gone are the days of the Magic 8 Ball. Now straight from Japan, the Unazukin are here to help with your troubles in decision making! You ask these little guys your Yes/No question, and they'll respond in one of four ways.
Definately yes = Double head nod
Yes = Nods head
No = Shakes head
Definately no = Double head shake
Our own Unazukin here at Lotaku has often helped settle arguements, especially when it comes to making the tea. We'd like to give a shout out to Momma Darlo for providing this awesome prize. These cute little fellas are normally for sale for around £5, but we gave one of you lucky people one absolutely free! Congratulations to Kim Phung Ngo for correctly answering the following question and winning the competition.
Question Time
If the Unazukin responds by nodding it's head twice, what does that mean?
Need a hint? Scroll up a few lines.
A. Definately Yes
B. Definately No
C. Please Ask A Different Question
This competition closed on Saturday 28th June.
Competition Terms & Conditions
To enter you must complete the task required and send details to the relevant address.
Only one entry per person, multiple entries will be discarded.
Children under 16 years old must obtain parental consent before entering the competition.
Open to all residents of the UK except those directly linked to the competition.
The prize stated will be the prize awarded. No cash alternative will be offered.
The judges decision is final.
No purchase necessary.
Lotaku.co.uk will not be held responsible for late or lost entries
Prize winners may be required to participate in publicity.
Submitted details will only be held for as long as is neccesary and will not be passed onto third parties.
As well as these terms, certain competitions may have specific terms which entrants must agree to.
Lotaku.co.uk will contact prize winners within two weeks of the closing date. Winners who do not reply to contact within two weeks will forfeit the prize and a new winner will be chosen.
By entering the competition you are agreeing to the terms and conditions set out.
Previous Competitions and Winners
Learn Hiragana The 'Darlo' Way Competition - Closed 28th June 2008 - Gareth Earls
Gakuen Heaven Competition - Closed 28th June 2008 - Claire Woods
Unazukin Competition - Closed 28th June 2008 - Kim Phung Ngo
Unazukin Competition - Closed 31st January 2008 - Spencer Broadhill, Fran Low & Viv Pawson
Fruits Basket Fanbook (Cat) Competition - Closed 21st December 2007 - Carmel Ward
Rure Competition - Closed 21st December 2007 - Jenny Mallinson
Spam Bot Competition - Closed 14th December 2007 - Emily Nash (Selph)
Rising Stars Of Manga 1 Competition - Closed 20th July 2007 - Kelly Angel
D.N. Angel Competition - Closed 28th February 2007 - Amy Brunton
Comic Party Competition - Closed 20th February 2007 - Vicky Upton
Battle Royale Competition - Closed 15th February 2007 - Alastair Foster
Name Our Mascot Competition - Closed 20th Dec 2006 - Adam Roberts (2nd Tim Naish, 3rd Marc Brownett)
Psycomm Competition - Closed 20th Dec 2006 - Adam Robinson
Dramacon Competition - Closed 20th Dec 2006 - Gillian Morgan-Roberts
I Luv Halloween Mailing List Competition - Sean Friswell & Pete Bailey