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Beards Make Dragon Ball Characters Sexy, Too
We’ve seen how facial hair turned Street Fighter character Ryu into “Hot Ryu.” And now, in the most recent Dragon Ball Super episode, let’s see how beards do the same for Vegeta and Goku. [Image via SoulOfAngel] Of course, Vegeta had a mustache in Dragon Ball GT (above), but this time, he and Goku are…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2016 -
Kotaku East
Five-Pound Edible Kaiju Is a Destroyer of Appetites
This is not a Gamera figure. It’s a Gamera dessert. You can eat this. Shoya Okamoto is a student at Otemae College of Confectionery in Japan, and he created this Gamera out of sweet bean paste, with food coloring mixed in to achieve the proper hues. [Photo: aiiida308] [Photo: aiiida308] [Photo: aiiida308] The dessert weighs…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2016 -
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Cosplayers Turned into Drawings
For the past month or so, cosplayers have been uploading photos to Twitter, asking illustrators to turn their photos into 2D illustrations. Previously, Kotaku published a series of photos that were turned into illustrations. The key difference here is, as mentioned above, cosplayers have been requesting these drawings, using the Twitter hashtag #絵師さんにイラスト化してほしい画像をレイヤーが垂れ流す (loosely translated,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2016 -
Five Things Revealed about Hideo Kojima and His New Game
Hideo Kojima has set up a new studio and is working on a new game. He hasn’t revealed much about the game, but did touch on it in a new GameSpot interview, revealing a wee bit more about the game and himself. Via GameSpot, here are five things I’ve learned about Kojima and his upcoming…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2016 -
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The Biggest Selling PS4 Games in Japan
Some of the big sellers will not surprise you. Some of them might. In the latest Weekly Famitsu, the magazine looks back at the last two years of PS4 hardware and software sales. As of February 7, 2016, here are the biggest selling games in Japan, based on Famitsu’s retail sales data: 20. Watch Dogs:…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2016 -
Kotaku EastConan O’Brien Appears on Korean TV, Plays a Goldfish
This week, talk show host Conan O’Brien visited South Korea and decided to make a cameo on Korean television. In one part, the best part, he played a talking fish. Conan didn’t only appear in one episode, but two episodes this week (Happy Ending One More Time airs twice weekly). In episode nine, he was…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2016 -
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How the PS4 Is Doing in Japan
The PlayStation 4 launched in Japan on February 22, 2014. With the console’s two year anniversary coming up in Japan, let’s see how the PS4 is doing in the country where the PlayStation was born. In the latest Weekly Famitsu, an article features monthly PS4 sales data, letting us track the console’s progress over the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2016 -
The New Attack on Titan Arcade Game Has Sweet Controllers
Just look at that. Dual controllers shaped like the hand grips for Attack on Titan’s Three Dimensional Maneuver Gear. How cool is that? [Photo: Game Watch Impress] According to Game Watch Impress, the controllers have analog sticks and triggers for maneuvering and attacking. Attack on Titan: Team Battle is, well, a team battle game and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2016 -
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People Used To Tease Pikachu’s Voice Actress
Ikue Otani has voiced Pikachu since 1997. Since Ash’s Pikachu can only say variations of “pika” or “pikachu,” she was often teased for having what some saw as an easy gig. In in Yomiuri Shimbun (via Twitter user Karubiimunomono), Otani talked about her experiences. “In the beginning, I was often ridiculed with people saying, “It’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 18, 2016 -
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Trying to Explain an Awkward Anime Image
This is a still from the Togainu no Chi anime. At first glance, it doesn’t appear odd. But look closer. For some, it’s hard to explain what’s going on. The image itself dates from years back, but recently, Twitter user Chronos_sdvxtweeted out some explanations, which also date from a while back. That tweet has racked…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 18, 2016 -
Kotaku EastThe studio behind the Disaster Report games, Granzella, is teaming up with Namco Bandai for a unique spin on the series: Surviving Ultraman and kaiju fights. It’s called City Shrouded in Shadow, and I think it’s a brilliant idea. No word yet about a Japanese release date or if this will get a Western release.
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 18, 2016 -
Kotaku EastThe Man with the Iron Crotch
Recently in the city of Luoyang in China’s Henan province, a martial arts gathering was held. Amid the tai chi and brick breaking demonstrations, one individual stood out: the guy getting hit in the nards. [GIF: Y娛樂速递 娛樂速递] Let’s see that from another angle. According to Record China (via Livedoor), this gentleman with the “iron…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 18, 2016 -
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Anime Footwear Will Never Be the Same
There’s no going back now. Japan is getting Case Closed (aka Detective Conan) themed shoes and socks, which are inventive and cute. Little neckties and bowties for your feet! According to Fashion Press, the socks and shoes are from Japanese brand ERIMAKI SOX and are priced at 5,500 yen (US$48) and 18,500 yen ($162) respectively.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 17, 2016 -
Street Fighter V, As Told by Steam Reviews
As with many online game releases, Street Fighter V’s rollout has been somewhat rocky. Know what that means? Cue the funny Steam reviews. With Street Fighter V, Capcom is making a huge departure from the way it’s conceived previous SF titles. Sure, it’s still a Street Fighter game, but it’s aimed at online play in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 17, 2016
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