Finding all four Akina Minami posters in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots – Master Collection Version unlocks the “Are You an Otaku, Too?” trophy. The posters are spread across Acts 2 and 3, and while none of them provide an additional gameplay reward, collecting all four is an easy achievement to miss if you don’t know where to look.
This guide walks you through every Akina Minami poster location in order, including the small details that make some of them easier to find.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots – All 4 Akina Minami Poster Locations (Master Collection Version)
There are four posters to collect:
- Poster #1 — Act 2, Villa
- Poster #2 — Act 2, Villa, second floor
- Poster #3 — Act 3, Portico
- Poster #4 — Act 3, Bridge
You don’t need to interact with every poster in a complicated way. However, using Snake’s Solid Eye binoculars is important for confirming the collectible.
Confirm the Poster With the Solid Eye
When you find one of the posters, equip the Solid Eye and look at it through the binoculars.
Wait for Snake to say Akina Minami’s name. You only need to hear him say it once for the location to count.
If you’re unsure whether you’ve already registered a poster, checking it again with the Solid Eye is a good way to confirm it.
Akina Minami Poster #1 — Act 2 Villa
The first poster is inside the villa in Act 2.
It’s hidden behind a painting near the entrance.
Before looking for it with the Solid Eye, it’s a good idea to deal with the two soldiers that come down the stairs. Once the area is safe, move toward the painting and use the Solid Eye to spot the poster behind it.
Quick tip
Don’t rush past the entrance after entering the villa. The poster is easy to overlook because it’s concealed behind the painting rather than sitting openly in the room.
Akina Minami Poster #2 — Act 2 Villa Second Floor
The second poster is also inside the Act 2 villa, but this time you need to reach the second floor.
If the area isn’t on high alert, getting upstairs is straightforward.
Once you’re upstairs, look for the bed. Lie down on the bed and activate the Solid Eye to locate the poster.
This is another poster that’s easy to miss if you’re focused entirely on progressing through the mission.
Akina Minami Poster #3 — Act 3 Portico
The third Akina Minami poster appears during Act 3.
You’ll find it under a portico in the area.
Look around the covered section and use the Solid Eye to confirm the poster once you’re in the correct position.
Unlike the first two posters, this one isn’t hidden behind a painting or associated with a bed, so carefully checking the surrounding structures makes it easier to spot.
Akina Minami Poster #4 — Act 3 Bridge
The final poster is also found during Act 3.
This location can be slightly confusing because the area has two different levels.
You need to be on the bridge to find the fourth poster.
If you don’t see it immediately, check your vertical position first. You may simply be on the wrong level.
Once you’re on the bridge, use the Solid Eye and wait for Snake to identify Akina Minami.
“Are You an Otaku, Too?” Trophy
After you’ve found and confirmed all four posters, the “Are You an Otaku, Too?” trophy should unlock.
There are no additional rewards for collecting the posters beyond the trophy/achievement itself, so this is primarily a completionist collectible.
All 4 Poster Locations at a Glance
| Poster | Act | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Act 2 | Villa entrance, behind the painting |
| #2 | Act 2 | Villa second floor, near the bed |
| #3 | Act 3 | Under the portico |
| #4 | Act 3 | On the bridge |
Final Tips
The easiest way to collect all four without missing one is to follow them in order:
Act 2 → Villa entrance → Villa second floor → Act 3 → Portico → Bridge.
Whenever you reach one of these areas, equip the Solid Eye, inspect the poster, and wait for Snake to say Akina Minami’s name.
That’s all you need to do to complete the “Are You an Otaku, Too?” trophy in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots – Master Collection Version.