UPDATE: (December 11, 2012)
I’m finally done coding the settings page for OtakuPro™ V1.0 (yay!) I’m now going to start sending the source files to those people who are interested (people who commented below). If you encounter any bugs or if you have any questions, just post it in the comments section below.
I also suggest to install the plugin, Regenerate Thumbnails. This will regenerate your post thumbnails based on the custom thumbnail size declared on the theme. Not doing this will give you undesirable results specially on the custom related post section present on the post page.
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OtakuPro V1.0 is finally ready! I’ve been using this design layout for my site Otakumouse for roughly 2 yrs of figure blogging and I’m happy to announce that you can now use and customize this theme in your own blog.
Just a note though that this theme was never intended to be released in public and you need some basic HTML and CSS knowledge to personalize it according to your preferences. Don’t worry though because the theme is very straightforward and I’m happy to assist if you have any questions or feature requests.
How can I download it? Technically, I can just paste the url of where the theme files are located here in this post but then I realized I need to somewhat “record” the number of users who are interested in the theme. That way I can fully support it while you guys are waiting for the V2.0 framework.
So yeah, how can we get it? Simple, just post a comment below if you’re interested and I’ll email it personally to your email address :) I’m still finalizing the documentation / READ ME so give me at least 24 hrs to reply. Enjoy!
*raise hand* Here!
I would like to try it. I’ll probably not use it for my personal blog but I really want to get a closer look on it. ^^
Please and thank you!
er,
xkurogashi@hotmail.com
Awww yeah, sign me up Captain!
@Bakayaro: Sure thing! This is noted!
@Kurogashi: No worries on your email address, it’s already saved on the database when you posted your comment ;)
@Chag: Of course sir!
Note: I know that as much as possible, you want your blog to be “unique” from the rest so just send me your questions/inquries regarding customization (how to change this, that, etc…) and I’ll gladly help you out :)
I’m just finalizing the documentation, after this, ill send it out to your respective emails :)
I’m interested in trying it out! :D
I’m interested :D Sign me up
How about starting a project on GitHub so that people can just watch and pull changes from there? Or even perhaps contribute back?
@Warazashi: You’re right! I’m actually planning on doing that ;) Maybe after I implemented all of the remaining items on my to-do list (ie: code optimization, pending features, etc). I just want to make sure that the project is a bit “mature” and all of my target items are already implemented first before hosting it on github :D
I’m sure once I hosted the framework on github, the backend part can be improved even more because my backend skills is not as good as my front end >_<
Btw, is the overall design / UI good? does it work? Comments and suggestions when it comes to the front end is very much appreciated so that I can improve it even more :D
Hey Guys! Sorry for the delay, I’m just automating some stuff specially for people who are not familiar with HTML and CSS :) For those guys who are familiar, just let me know because I can already send it to you. But for those who are not, rest assured that I’m doing the necessary adjustments so that you can use and customize the theme easily :)
Interested in the hover effect ~
お疲れ様でした。
Thanks for your hard working.
I’ve been looking forward for this theme a while.
I’m quite fine with HTML and CSS. but if you have another documents please send it to me too!
And I’m looking forward to your 2.0 Theme in future.
Many thanks!
Hi, Otakumouse. I will be glad to try OtakuPro. I’m fine with HTML and CSS, so you can send me current version ;)
And good luck with OtakuPro V2. I’m looking forward to see what nice features it will have)
Hi guys! As promised, I just sent you the source files of the theme. If you encounter some bugs or if you have any questions, just post it here :)
Hey, i would like to try it too!
Anyway keep your work up, its awesome :D
thanks a lot :D
@Scion: Noted sir! I’ll personally email you the files :)
Hi Otakumouse. Very nice theme! I’m a starting blogger and I plan to install WP on my PC for the meantime since I wouldn’t want to spend dollars for something that I’m not yet familiar with. While searching for figure blogs, I found yours. Can I experiment on your theme offline? Really good looking site!
I’d like to give it a try too!
Don’t particularly have a blog or anything, but I like to try different things now and then : P
Thanks in advance!
@Diesus: Sure thing! I’m sure you can use the source files as a template :) I’m going to send it to you email then :)
@GSLinux: Noted sir :) I’ll be sending the source files to your email too :D If you have any questions, just ask :)
Thanks a lot! :)
I noticed that Compass framework used for developing css. Does OtakuPro require some additional configuration to make all css work correctly? Or it is ready to work from the box? ;)
@Kurai: Yes, you’re right sir :) I used Compass and SASS as my CSS preprocessor. Yes, it works out of the box :) I didn’t include the SASS files in the source files and I just included the final outputted CSS ;)
And btw, to those people who wants the “light” skin version of the OtakuPro™ V1.0 theme, just let me know and I’ll send it to you. I didn’t include it with the source files because I don’t want to overwhelm you guys with additional files. I just included the the default files in the source ;)
This theme looks awesome, I’d like to give it a try if it’s still possible ^^…keep up the good work!
can i try it out? i want to have something to post my architectural works, toys/figures, and bunch of other stuff. i’m new here…so… thanks Y(“,Y)
@Jamper & @Dobol: Sure thing guys! Gonna email you the files :)
This looks so awesome! I would definitely love to use this and start a blog!
@dn.: Thank you sir! I’ll email you the files so that you can play with it :)
Hi! I am really interested in trying this out. I don’t have any homepage yet, but as soon as my new Fanmanga is ready, this would be just perfect! Awesome work!
I’m not quite sure may I ask about this question or not.
But I’m still don’t quite understand about thumbnail picture from a certain post.
It don’t appear on the main index page.
I’ve already looked up in your theme but I don’t find a place which generate thumbnail post in the main index template page.
@iSiscon: Do you mean the “image strip” on the very home page / index page of the theme? If it’s that one, you need to populate the “Excerpt” of your post and place an “<img/>” tag with the excerpt content. It’s something like this:
“Your Excerpt Here”
Note that the size of the image must be 442px × 128px.
NOTE: Technically, this can be automated but still, you have to create your own image yourself (via image editing softwares like Photoshop). In OtakuPro V2, all of this are all automated so you don’t have to worry about placing “<img/>” tags anymore.
I would like to ask the files too, because maybe this theme will be the base of our anime conventions site.
darcinx@gmail.com
@Darcin: Sure thing! I’ll send you the files :)
Wondering if I could still get the files too. I’m looking to start up my own otaku site and this theme looks like something I could use. I used to be a [beginner] web designer but it’s been awhile since I’ve made anything so I’m looking for something to get the gears running again. I’m very interested in 2.0 as well ^^
Hey man, congrats. Your work is realy relevant!
I realy would love to use the theme in a personal project. What can i do to get the files?
No worries guys, I’ll personally email you the files so that you can mess around with it ;) Thanks for your support!
Hoho, I am really glad to see a different and unique WP theme.
I really love artists (Designers) that think out of the box.
Excellent job and keep it up.
And I really would love to try your theme (+ the alt version if you don’t mind) am sure gonna dig it.
– Thanks and have a nice day (:
@Yaya: Thank you very much! Yep, I’m going to email you the source files personally ;) (alt version included :D)
I would like to try it.
Thanks, Otakumouse!
Hi sir! I’m a fellow designer who’s starting to collect hot toys. I love the look of this frame! I would like to know on what site can I use this frame? I would like to use this frame for my review blog=) Thank you
Hey man, I love your sites visual design and admire your wordpress skills. Could I get a copy of the otakupro files to play with too please?
Thank you!
@Skullator: Sure thing buddy! I’ll send it to you :)
Hey otakumouse, I really like your website design
I would like to try it too ! :D
Hi, i really like your website and as a newbie i wish to make it looks like you by using your design, can you help me and show me how to do things please :)
Hi there, loved the design of your website, can you send me the files so I can play around a little bit? Thanks!
@Fellipe: Thank you very much! Sure thing, will forward it to your email :)
I reallu like the website and I would love to play around with the codes. Are you able to email them to me?
@Calwen: Sure thing sir. I’m a bit busy at the moment but will email you the files ;)
Thank you! Looking forward to it!
Hello sir! Could you give me the link of the theme please ? Thank you!
Hi Nico, I’d like to give OtakuPro™ a try. Thanks!
Sorry for the super late reply guys > < Super busy these past few days. Will send you the source to you respective emails ^^;
Very nice job on this blog, excellent feel and look. Looking forward to starting my own blog also and i am interested in this theme.
sign me up, i’m interested.
@Saul: I’m about to release V2 real soon! Wait for that one :) But if you want to play around with the V1, I’ll email it to you personally :)
@otakumouse: Ok., thank you very much. I will wait for the V2 version. :)
Hi! I’m very much interested and would like to ask for a copy :D
nice job on the framework! I’d love to have a copy of the framework :)
@Bryan & Richmond: Sure thing guys, will send the source files to your respective emails :) Note that I created the V1 as a means to study the WordPress API so it’s not similar to those paid ones. Still, It works out of the box and you can just send me an email if you have any questions or needs assistance :)
Hi there!
I am very interested in OtakuPro and would love it if you could send me a link.
I recently started trying to make a WordPress page and feel so unmotivated with the themes they have available… Then I remembered that I had your page bookmarked when I saw your post on Figure.Fm around Christmas!
I would LOVE to use OtakuPro. May I please have a copy?
Looks like I’ll have to abandon wordpress.com and purchase some webspace instead, install WordPress and then your wonderful theme (that soudns right… right?)
Well, I look forward to it, and thanks again!
Hi,
I just discovered your blog lately and i find your blog review on figures especially Hottoys line is amazing and made me want to start blogging my collection if you dont mind I would like to use and have the otaku pro. Thank you.
PS: keep up the good work ^^
@indra tolos: Thank you very much!!! Sure thing, I’m going to email the theme to you personally :) Also, version 2.0 is already done but due to my very busy work schedule, I haven’t prepared the files for public use :(
When is the v2 version going to be ready for the public?
Hi.
I discovered your work recently and im impressed. Can you provide me the v1 of OtakuPro to give it a try?
Thanks for your work and your time!
Hey OtakuMouse, I am highly interested in using you’re theme, thanks and great work!
Hi guys, sorry for my super late reply here > < Was really buried with tons of work > < I already emailed the V1 source files to all of you. Just let me know if I overlooked any email address who commented on this post :) And V2 is coming real soon! My work on V2 has been really intermittent so my apologies for the delays ^^;
I read that you emailed the V1 source files, but i never received them…
Can I have a copy of it? I would like to have the light version :3
Hey your site is really amazing. I will appreciate if you can send me the files so I can try it. Thanks Otakumouse!
Hi otakumouse, Could I get a copy of the otakupro files to play with too please?
I love ur site and theme, thanks!
@cactuss @Alberto: Hi guys! Sure thing! Just an FYI that V2 is on its way. I’m just super swamped with work > < More info about the release of V2 here: https://www.otakumouse.com/otaku/welcome-otakumouse-v3/24106/
Will send you guys the source of V1 that you can use as a starting point so customize it as you please :)
Hello Nico! I’ve been following you for about a month now, daily, but have been to your site in the past quite a bit too. I even follow your friend dannychoo.
I would humbly like to ask for OtakuPro v1.0 so I could install it on my wordpress site. I’m quite interested in downloading it and using it since I’m not completely avid for making themes, only making minor tweaks here and there for adjustment purposes.
Just sending a comment like you (Nico) asked “just post a comment below if you’re interested and I’ll email it personally to your email address”. Thanks a lot for Nico for doing this for like minded Otaku. :)
Hi Aaron! Thanks much for your support! Sure thing but I think it would be better if you wait for the V2 one. It’s taking me forever to release it though due to my very tight schedule both work and family – but rest assured it’s almost ready and I just need to finish a couple of minor tweaks. You can check out V2 here: https://www.otakumouse.com/otaku/welcome-otakumouse-v3/24106/ (bottom part of the post)
Hi,
Can you please send me the files, i would love to use it for my website…
Please reply.
Very interested in otakupro.
I’m interested, please send me the files.
Yep! Will email it! :)
Hi! Can i have the theme :)
King Regards,
Alessandro!
Please and thank you!
No problem sir!!! Will send you link for source \m/
hi sir! as i’ve posted on the V2 link requesting a copy of it, i hope it won’t be too much to also ask for a copy of V1 as well as its source files. pretty excited to learn more about html and css through the gift of OtakuPro!
thanks again!
Hi, I would like to try it out :D Thank you very much
Hey buddy! Sure thing – lemme check the links of the source files.
Hi, I would like to request for the theme please so I can try it out :D
Email: rigor.aquino@yahoo.com
Hi Greg, you can you can try OtakuPro V2 by downloading the files here: https://otakumouse.com/misc/otakuprov2-public.zip This theme was a personal project of mine so just let me know if you encounter any issues :)
’m interested in trying it out! :D
Hey, dude i’m interested to try your theme, can i have the files? Thanks you!
Hi there Nico ^^
I would like to use this beautiful theme for my first Blog, where i wanna write reviews to the figures i own. Would you send it to me ?