Brian Ashcraft

Your Spring 2017 Anime Guide

Flowers are in bloom. The temperature is warming up. It’s perfect weather to go outside. But you know what? Let’s stay indoors and watch some anime. The spring anime season is upon us! Which shows do you want to watch? Let us know in the comments below. Aikatsu Stars! 2nd Season Hoshi no Tsubasa Studio:…

Track: Fickle Sun (iii) I’m Set Free | Artist: Brian Eno | Album: The Ship  Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Dark Souls Rings You Can Own In Real Life

No word if these Dark Souls rings raise max equipment burden or decrease fall damage, but they do look nice! As Famitsu points out, Japanese brand Torch Torch has men’s and women’s Havel’s Rings and Silvercat Rings.  Slated for August, the Havel’s Ring is made from 925 silver and priced at 18,900 yen (US$171). The…

Hentai Woody Is Returning And Going Back on Sale in Japan

You didn’t think it could happen. Not again, you said. Well, yes, it’s happening. Hentai Woody is back. Again. That’s right, the “Hentai Woody” (aka “Creepy Woody”) figurine is once again going on sale. Kaiyodo’s Revoltech Woody figure launched back in 2010 and became infamous online for its highly expressive mug. Back in spring 2013,…

Starbucks Japan’s New Frappuccino Is American Cherry Pie You Can Drink 

For a Starbucks Frappuccino, this looks incredible. Sure there already are an apple pie as well and a blackberry cobbler Frappuccino on the secret menu, but this American Cherry Pie one is coming to the regular one in Japan. As you can see in this photo via Entabe, the lid is made out of crust.…

Ascension. Mount Fuji, Japan. By Leland Righter. 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: Easta | Artist: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu | Album: Easta (Single)  Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Here’s a look at official Parappa The Rapper food, which will be at an upcoming Parappa The Rapper anniversary cafein Tokyo that will run from April 20 to May 31. 

Kirby Was Made For Spring In Japan 

It’s springtime in Japan! Pink cherry blossoms are blooming across the country. Know who else is pink? Kirby, that’s who. Never mind that he has freaky feet, Kirby’s cute. As these photos from Twitter user Gorigang prove, he’s even cuter in spring. Is that even possible? Yes! When he’s not taking advantage of the season,…

The Backroads of Akihabara. Tokyo, Japan. By Derek Bulner. 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 Biggest Selling Games And Hardware Last Month In Japan 

It’s April! March is over, but Famitsu has Japanese sales figures for the most successful games, hardware, and game companies of the past month. For the period of February 27 to March 26, here are the top five selling games in Japan: 5. 1-2-Switch (Switch) – 138,790 copies 4. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands (PS4)…

Konami Responds To Diego Maradona’s Legal Threats

Last week, Diego Maradona wrote on Facebook that he wanted to “initiate legal actions” against Pro Evolution Soccer publishers Konami for using his likeness. According to Maradona, it was allegedly done without permission. Today, Konami has issued a response. Konami’s Tokyo headquarters put out a statement: At this time, there have been news that in…

“If there’s going to be a [Star Ocean] 6, it will be when the voices of players once again become louder and louder,” Star Ocean producer Shuichi Kobayashi recently toldthe PlayStation Blog

The Duo Behind Namco X Capcom and Project X Zone Just Left Monolith Soft

While at Monolith Soft, veteran producer Koji Ishitani and game director Soichiro Morizumi collaborated on several crossover projects. Between them, they logged 30 years at Monolith, and they also both left the studio on March 31.  The Japanese financial year begins on April 1, which might explain the March 31 date. As pointed out by…

Japan Has An Attack On Titan… ATM 

Just when you think you’ve seen every promotion possible, Japan goes and wheels out this Attack on Titan ATM. Nice one! According to Get News, the Attack On Titan is located at the Seven Bank in Tokyo’s Nakano Broadway. If you take a photo of the wall with a flash, it will reveal a Titan.…

The New Dragon Ball Super Ending Seems Familiar

There’s a new ending for Dragon Ball Super. Not only is it excellent, but it’s also subtly nostalgic. This is ending number eight for the series, which has typically featured terrific closing tunes. This track, “Boogie Back,” is a standout. What also works so well for this closer is how it tastefully references the “Romantic…

Hie Shrine. 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!

Official One Piece Lingerie Comes To Japan

Since One Piece is about pirates, it’s only fitting that the manga’s official lingerie would look more like swimwear than underwear. Japanese lingerie company Peach John, whichpreviously released Sailor Moon nightwear, is teaming up with One Piece.  Currently, there are four sets that have been announced for an April 12 launch. Prices are still TBA,…

Track: Tightrope (Live) | Artist: The Stone Roses | Album: Crimson Tonight  Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

An Accidental Ghost In The Shell Live-Action Movie Reminder

Of course the Ghost in the Shell manga’s original publisher never thought a Japanese actor would play the lead in the Hollywood version. But at a publicity event for the film in Tokyo, we get a look at what that might’ve been, if the movie had been made in Japan. Even if that’s within the…