Kotaku: kasumi

No, Not A Kasumi Figure, An Ayane One

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:20:00 MST

Kasumi, Kasumi, Kasumi. When talking Tecmo's fighting series Dead or Alive, it seems like it's always Kasumi. But she isn't the only DOA girl.

There's also her half-sister, Ayane.

Figure maker Kotobukiya has another Dead or Alive figurine to add to the heap. This ¥7,800 ($85) figure will be out April 2010. You can buy it!

Ayane (Dead or Alive 4) (PVC Figure) Kotobukiya Dead or Alive 4 [Hobby Search via Tomopop]

Kasumi! Figure! Bikini!

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 MST

Just like death and taxes, figures of Dead or Alive character Kasumi are something that can be counted on. They're inevitable. This DoA Xtreme 2 features Kasumi in two different bikinis: skimpy and skimpier.

Retails for ¥9,240 (US$105). Out March 2010.

Can there be too many Kasumi figures? Yes, yes there can.

A Fusion of Japan's Otaku and Popular Culture [Alafista]

Kasumi Toy Stripped Topless

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:00:03 MST

This is shocking. So so shocking. It's so shocking and TOTALLY NOT SAFE FOR WORK that we're putting the gallery after the jump, and the pics in the gallery have been censored by the site that originally posted them. Well, it's not that shocking, but it's certainly NSFW! Japanese figure-centric site Moeyo.com has a review of SEGA Prize Dead or Alive Kasumi figure designed by figurine sculptor Shunya Yamashita. Moeyo takes the regular Kasumi figurine and removes her plastic clothes. For those who have never seen a Moeyo review, be warned. They embarrass her. Horribly.

Moeyo censored the pictures. And no, the figure's breasts don't have nipples. Moeyo added the tank top for shits and giggles.
Kasumi Figurine [Moeyo]

Dead or Alive Jubblies Plundered for CD

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:00:28 MDT

Hey, I've seen those clothes before. That's Kasumi from Tecmo fighter Dead or Alive. Doujin circle C-CUBE put out a game, this non-Tecmo NSFW game, during the past and have also released a CD of "100 simulations of boob action voice" as well as 14 of the game's songs. What does those "boob action voice" simulations sound like? Dunno! But here's a sample:

AaAaAaAa,Nnn
Kyunnnn

Dyuuuuu, jyuuchuu

NAAAAAAaaaaaaaa!

So sexy! Of course, these are uttering during various "simulations" like squeezing, biting and poking. For those who haven't had enough (and who has really?), the CD's backside is right after this.

DoA Sex Game Music [Akiba Blog]

Dead or Alive Online Trailer

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:00:32 MDT

Here's a look at Dead or Alive Online, featuring that big-headed, freakazoid Kasumi — just to give you nightmares. The game will feature a style of fighting unique to online and customization for more embarrassing costumes and panty shots. Deep shame.

Out Next Year [Siliconera]

DOAX's Kasumi Paint Job Studied

Michael McWhertor — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:40:50 MDT

If you're going to drop nearly 8200 yen (about $70 American) each on Kotobukiya's Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 Kasumi PVC figures, you're entitled to see how that paint job turned out.

Fortunately, the PVC-loving pervs at Moeyo have put both the "Southern Cross" and "Virgo" variants through their patented rigorous testing process to determine just how good this sculpt and paint application is. Their testing process, of course, consists of taking dozens of close-up photographs of Kasumi's T&A for the lonely otaku crowd. The results are online and most likely not safe for work.

How do they look? I'm no PVC connosiuer, but the butt sculpt looks pretty good and the thirteen Kasumi crotch shots really show Kotobukiya's attention to detail. My review? Better than the actual DOAX2 video game but worse than Max Factory's Kasumi. Michael McWhertor

Kotobukiya DEAD OR ALIVE XTREME 2 Kasumi "Virgo" and "Southern Cross" Sample Review [Moeyo]

Beautiful Kasumi Destroyed By Nasty Feet

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:24:31 MDT

Sure, the hair, the face and the jubblies look okay, but it's the little things that can make or break. Hands are usually a dead giveaway. If you want to see if an artist is any good, check the hands. This nice figurine, with the wordy moniker "Mon-Sieur Bome Collection No. 14 Dead or Alive Kasumi White Ver.", features passable mitts, but unfortunately suffers from some seriously fugly stubby feet. Don't think that's important? Just ask Eliza what she adores about Florian—Gauger's answer: Her feet!

Square toes after the jump. Brian Ashcraft

More Here [Moeyo!]

This Kasumi Is Totally Bogus

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:21:07 MDT

In Japan, Dead or Alive's Kasumi is nothing sort of an icon. And popularity like that has led to pricey Kasumi figurines and the ensuing cheap knock-offs. With the market flooded, shops have posted comparison pics to help otaku i.d. the imitations. Using her hair, the photo above shows that the figurine on the left is real, while the one on the right is not. The breasts still look fake, though. Brian Ashcraft

More Here [Akiba Blog]

Kasumi's Wii Game

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:22:27 MDT

This somehow slipped between our cleavage (heh), but DoA's va-va-voom girl Kasumi is appearing in the upcoming Wii game, Pangya Golf. Tecmo's bringing the hugely popular casual online game to Nintendo consoles in the future. But, will Itagaki and Team Ninja be assigning breast physics to each one of Kasumi's Wii jubblies?

More Here [Famitsu]

Giant Kasumi Figurine... Cheap!

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 06:26:38 MST

Last summer, a painted PVC Kasumi figurine went on sale for a whopping 8,190 yen (that's about $77 US) and were snapped up by serious collectors. A huge shipment went on sale recently at Toranoana in Den-Den Town for a measely 2,000 yen a piece. Does that mean Kasumi has lost her vexing hold over Japanese otaku? Meh, probably not. I'm more curious why there's a big "Do Not Touch" sign on the plastic case. Ewww.

Dead and Alive [SenakaBlog]

Kasumi Cosplay and Plastic Robots

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 07:22:09 MST

The hobby-based 2006 Wonderland Festival hit Tokyo over the weekend. Reputable companies like Konami displayed their new Rumble Roses plastic dolls, while other reputable (read: sleazy) outfits showed their stomach-churning figurines. Whether the toys or the ladies caused a greater stir is still up in the air.

Hoards of cosplayers put in an appearance as well. Check out the links below for tons of pics.

Cosplayers [Akiblog]
Kasumi [Akiblog]

Oh Boy, Oh Boy FF XII Campaign Kicking Off

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 09:24:59 MST

Move over Kasumi, and make way for Final Fantasy XII. Shops have started taking pre-orders as the game is scheduled to hit PlayStations this March. Rather, the title is scheduled to own PS2's and make otaku FFXII gaming slaves. We've got tons of campaign pics at Sofmap in Den-Den Town after the jump.

Thanks Ninja Shoot [SenakaBlog]

Kasumi Pillows Overshadow 360 Console

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 12:14:31 MST

Do Japanese gamers want to buy the Xbox 360? Or do they want to buy a white box that lets them play Dead or Alive 4? Good ol' Cheapy D dropped by Yodobashi Camera and found out. Photographic proof after the jump.

See the Battle Here [CheapAssGamer] Thanks Cheapy D!

Cammy...Um, Inaction Figure?

Brian Crecente — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 06:00:45 MST

Ah Cammy, do you actually think you can wrest the video game cheesecake title away from Kasumi. You make me sad with your spotty green legs.

There's Something Wrong With Street Fighter Cammy Fans [Bikini Gamer]

More Kasumi Exploitation for 360 Sales

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 06:22:56 MST

Yesterday, we posted pics of how Microsoft Japan is promoting the Dead or Alive. Now it looks like they're venturing into the upskirt category.

Japanese Promote Kasumi Over 360 Console

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 10:22:23 MST

Buy the new DoA game! Oh, you'll need to purchase this white box too.