I usually use a combo of magic wand and lasso tools, ending with the mask tool, to extract renders of characters from backgrounds of pictures which can then be used for wallpapers and mascots. That fucking Homare cover though. If i could find it untainted by characters and shit, and in high resolution, i wouldn't mind spending 3 hours with a pen tool on it, to make shit perfect. It's worth it. Pen tool is a special service.