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Kotaku EastJapanSquare Enix Denies Report The Company Is Up For Sale
After an unconfirmed report that multiple buyers were looking at acquiring Square Enix, the Tokyo-based game maker released a statement denying it. “Bloomberg has reported today that there is interest from several buyers to acquire Square Enix,” the statement reads. “However, this report is not based on any announcement by Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.”…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 16, 2021 -
Kotaku EastJapanStripper Arrested In Japan For Stripping
The Japanese media is reporting that a professional stripper has been arrested for stripping at a strip club in Tokyo. According to ANN News and Mainichi Shimbun, a 38-year-old dancer at Theater Ueno in Tokyo appeared on stage at around 12:30am sans underwear as 15 customers watched. One reported that a light was shone on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 16, 2021 -
CultureOdds and EndsFirst Good Look At The CGI Resident Evil Netflix Series
Towards the end of the Resident Evil showcase, Capcom finally released a full-on trailer for the upcoming Netflix show Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Have a look below: A teaser trailer for the series first debuted back in September of last year, and this is not to be confused with the live-action show Netflix show also…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 16, 2021 -
AnimeAt 79 Years Old, Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino Is Still Competitive
Yoshiyuki Tomino is an anime legend. At the age of 79, you might think he’s checked out, retired, and is taking it easy. You’d be wrong. As reported on 2ch, in a recent interview on Japanese TV, Tomino talked about what keeps him going. He mentioned how giant robot shows are aimed at kids, but…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 15, 2021 -
Kotaku EastJapanYu-Gi-Oh! Collection Auctioned As Revenge On Cheating Husband, Apparently
Recently on Yahoo! Auctions Japan, a seller posted images of unopened Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, writing the following: “This is the first time I’ve sold something (here). I’m putting up my husband’s collection as revenge for getting cheated on.” The seller, a Chiba-based Yahoo! Auctions user with the handle “dnlay04438“, added that the cards were still unopened…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 14, 2021 -
Kotaku EastJapanOn-Demand Printing For New Pokémon Snap Comes To Japanese Convenience Stores
Starting April 30, Lawson convenience stores across Japan will be offering a New Pokémon Snap printing service. That way players can print out their favorite photographs As the official site (via Yahoo! News and Nintendo Life) explains, the game data needs to be transferred to a smart device or PC. Then, users access the special…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 14, 2021 -
Kotaku EastJapanSatoru Iwata Seemed Like A Truly Good Dude
Former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata made a huge impact on gaming. The exec had the rare combination of technical knowledge and business savvy. He also seemed like a really good dude. Sadly, Iwata passed away on July 11, 2015, at the age of 55. In the newly released English translation of Ask Iwata, which is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2021 -
CultureOdds and EndsAnime Sure Makes Dandruff Exciting
This is, perhaps, the most exciting dandruff ad made in the history of the entire world. It’s pretty goofy but real good. As pointed out by Robotopia on Twitter, Head & Shoulders has kicked off an anime-themed campaign in Japan with a flakey super-spy named “Ando.” Geddit?? The relationship between the spy and the inspector…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2021 -
AnimeTattoos Removed For Anime’s Chinese Release
In the anime The Way of the Househusband, the main character, former yakuza boss Tatsu, is covered in tattoos. But for Chinese release, all that ink has been removed. Tattoos are connected to yakuza culture, with members getting elaborate, expensive designs. Not all yakuza get tattoos, just as not all people with tattoos in Japan…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2021 -
AnimeHideaki Anno Says Evangelion Is A “Robot Anime”
Over the years, Evangelion fans have often pointed out that the large Eva units are not actually giant robots. As the EvaWiki explains, “Evangelions are often mistaken for giant robots, but as early as Episode 02 Evangelion Unit-01 is seen without its helmet on, revealing that Evangelions are clearly not robots, but cyborgs, living creatures…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2021 -
CultureReport: Naughty Dog Is Working On A Last Of Us Remake For PS5
Originally released in 2013 for the PS3, The Last of US is getting a PlayStation 5 update, reports Bloomberg Naughty Dog released a sequel, The Last of Us Part II, in 2020. According to the publication, at some point a development unit within Sony that was headed up by Michael Mumbauer had started work on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2021 -
Kotaku EastJapanForget CG, Japanese Drink Company Shows The Magic Of Practical Effects
Drink maker Pocari Sweat has made a number of terrific commercials over the years. This latest one, which uses a bunch of practical effects, is one of its most impressive to date In it, Sena Nakajima is walking down the hall at school, but then stops, turns around, and starts pushing her way through the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2021 -
AnimeYour Spring 2021 Anime Guide
Spring is in the air! That only means one thing. Actually, it means several things, but one of them is that it’s time for a new season of anime. What are you interested in? What are you watching? What are you not watching? Have a look and let us know in the comments down below.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 8, 2021 -
Kotaku EastJapanGenshin Impact Replaces Famed Idol Group’s Iconic Signs In Akihabara
If you’ve been to Tokyo’s Akihabara in the past decade, you’ve seen the large signs for pop group AKB48 on the side of the Don Quijote building. They have now been replaced. At one time, AKB48 was the biggest-selling pop troupe in the country. You couldn’t turn on the television without being bombarded by group…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2021 -
Kotaku EastJapanToday, Atlus Celebrates Its Birthday
Famed role-playing game maker Atlus is celebrating a milestone. Today in 1986, the company was founded. Happy birthday Atlus! In its early years, Atlus sold karaoke equipment, before releasing its first game Puzzle Boy for the Game Boy in 1989. The company’s first arcade game, BlaZeon, followed three years later. During the 1990s, Atlus caused…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2021 -
Kotaku EastJapanRecord Covid-19 Cases In Osaka As Universal Studios Japan Limits Visitors
Today, Osaka posted its highest daily number of covid-19 cases: 719. This is the eighth straight day that covid-19 cases have been increasing in the prefecture. The numbers are also climbing in the surrounding areas. Online in Japan, some commenters online are worried about covid-19’s spread in Osaka, especially in regards to Universal Studios Japan…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 6, 2021 -
AnimeWhy Studio Ghibli’s Anime Food Always Looks So Delicious
Watching Studio Ghibli movies can make you hungry. The food always looks so darn good. But why? There has to be a reason for this, and producer Toshio Suzuki has it. Recently on Twitter, Studio Ghibli’s official account fielded an array of questions, with Suzuki answering. One person asked the following: “Why is it that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2021 -
Kotaku EastJapanYu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2021 Is Canceled Due To Covid-19
Konami has canceled the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2021. This isn’t a first. The event was also canceled last year. Below is the announcement: Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, we will be canceling “Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2021″ to ensure health and safety of all parties involved. We apologize to everyone that was looking forward to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2021 -
CultureHideaki Anno Is Directing Shin Kamen Rider
In 2023, a new Kamen Rider film will be released. Called Shin Kamen Rider, it will be the latest reimagining of one of Japan’s most iconic heroes. Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno will be at the helm. Anno just finished Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time. The Kamen Rider series debuted in 1971 and features a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 3, 2021 -
CulturePlatinum Games Announces First Game For New Neo-Classic Arcade Brand
Sol Cresta will be released this year as a download title on the Nintendo Switch, the PlayStation 4, and Steam. “It is a brand new title bearing the soul of the classic docking and shooting games Moon Cresta (1980) and Terra Cresta (1985),” says developer Platinum Games in an official statement. The Osaka-based studio is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 2, 2021
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