Brian Ashcraft

The Idolmaster Is Now A Live-Action Korean TV Show 

Namco Bandai is turning its idol simulator franchise The Idolmaster into a South Korean TV drama. Makes sense! The country is famous for idols. Here’s a behind the scenes look, with the show’s stars speaking Japanese and Korean. As ANN points out, The Idolmaster.KR Dream will begin airing weekly in South Korea on April 28…

Dragon Ball Meets Gundam In Custom Models

The best part? Both Dragon Ball and Gundam go together very well. At least in these custom works, they do. Justin Gundam Custom brings iconic Dragon Ball characters like Frieza, Vegeta, and Goku to life with Gundam. Fantastic. Here are some making-of shots: You can see more of Justin’s work on his Facebook page.  Kotaku…

Sakura. Nakameguro, Tokyo, Japan. By Aaron Baggett. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!

Track: Xtal | Artist: Aphex Twin | Album: Selected Ambient Works 85-92 Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Anime Cosplay Made Easy In Tokyo 

Starting April 21, visitors to J-World Tokyo, the indoor amusement park, can dress up as One Piece, Dragon Ball, Gintama, and Naruto characters.  J-World is calling this J-Cos, and is renting out “official” costumes and wigs. For example, Gunosy reports that one costume with a wig is 3,500 yen (US$32) for 90 minutes, while the…

Nintendo Also Discontinues The Mini Famicom For Japan, But Only Temporarily 

Just as Nintendo has decided to end NES Classic production, it’s doing the same in Japan for the miniature Famicom. Yet, the decision does not sound permanent. As Famitsu notes, the official site for the Nintendo Classic Mini Famicom states, “Production of this product is ending temporarily. When manufacturing resumes, we will provide information at…

Dragon Ball VR Set Coming To Japan

Look, if VR is a thing, then you better believe that VR Kamehameha is one, too. Japanese toy maker Mega House is releasing a Capsule Corporation branded VR headset able house a smartphone as this Dragon Ball Z VR experience comes via downloadable mobile app. The set also comes with hand sensors and a VR mat. …

Attack On Titan Overruns Tokyo Skytree

The tallest structure in Japan is under siege by a 1,148-foot Titan. As you can see in these terrific photos from Ryutsuu News, there’s a big Attack on Titan exhibit at Tokyo Skytree with original art, life-sized Survey Corps. statues, Attack on Titan food, and merch. Attack on Skytree, as they’re calling it, runs from…

Nakamise Shopping Street. Tokyo, Japan. By Timothy Shill. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!

Track: Aerodynamic | Artist: Daft Punk | Album: Aerodynamic Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Level-5’s next big game The Snack World: Trejarers will be released in Japan on July 13. A new trailer gives a closer look at the 3DS title, which has an RPG setting, but with smartphones and modern convenience stores. Nintendo calls it a “hyper casual fantasy.” No word about an international release.

After Fatal Accident, Attack On Titan Stage Show Is Cancelled 

On April 10, acrobat performer Kazutaka Yoshino was inspecting the wire set up for the upcoming Attack on Titan live performance in Japan. Sadly, Yoshino died after falling around 30 feet. Today, organizers announced they were cancelling the show. Yoshino was one of the main aerial supervisors for the show. In an official statement, Attack…

Spring at Senso-ji. Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. By Scott Bartley. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!  

The Live-Action Tokyo Ghoul‘s Debut Trailer 

This summer, manga Tokyo Ghoul is getting a live-action film. And here is its 30-second debut trailer. Tokyo Ghoul began its maiden manga run in 2011, following the adventures of the flesh-eating “ghouls” that live among us. It has since been spun off into anime and video games. As Natalie points out, Tokyo Ghoul opens…

Track: Oretachi no Susumu Michi wo Kanashimi de Tozasanaide | Artist: Sambomaster | Album: Yes Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Potato Chips Are Vanishing In Japan, Panic Buying Begins 

Typhoons that hit Hokkaido last August have resulted in a domestic spud shortage for Japan. Know what fewer potatoes means? Fewer potato chips. And like that, the panic buying has begun. According to Jiji, Japanese snack companies Calbee and Koikeya are ceasing the sale of numerous potato chip products because of this shortage. Japan Today…

Mom Apologizes For Trying To Sell Son’s Rare Magic Card 

While cleaning out her son’s room, a mom in Japan apparently came across some old cards. Her son had moved away, and she thought she was getting rid of clutter. She put the cards up for auction online, seeming to have no idea what they were worth. On Yahoo Auctions Japan, the mother listed them…

Another patch hit The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild today. According to Nintendo, Ver.1.1.2 fixes “several issues” to make for a more pleasant gaming experience. No other details have been released.

Urban Serenity. Ueno, Tokyo, Japan. By Justin Sedgwick. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line! 

Track: Take Me Home, Country Roads | Artist: John Denver | Album: Poems, Prayers & Promises Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.