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Kotaku EastAnother Resident Evil Attraction Is Coming to Universal Studios Japan
Once again, it’s called Resident Evil: The Real. It’s not real, real, but real enough, I guess! Universal Studios Japan is teaming up for yet another Resident Evil limited-time only attraction. This is the hardly the first time (previous ones here, here, and here). Here is the TV spot. Yes, the actual attraction will probably…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 29, 2015 -
Kotaku EastDog Newscasters Are the Best Newscasters
You know, this is kind of like doge meets the evening news. In Japan, 7-Eleven’s banking service, fittingly called Seven Bank, has a series of short ads starring a dog-in-a-suit with the punny name, Shibao Inuyama. The spots might be for a credit card loan, but it kinda reminds me of that serious Japanese news…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 29, 2015 -
Paul Krugman Will Punch Your Fucking Teeth In
I wish all articles on economics had Street Fighter style GIFs. Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman gets turned into retro-style arcade animations in a sharp-looking Bloomberg piece. Walter Newton did the illustrations—the amazing, amazing illustrations. I have to agree with Boing Boing’s Rob Beschizza, because I just ended up staring at them slack-jawed. [GIF: Bloomberg]…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Nothing Says Intel and Computers Like Anime Art
As part of an promotional effort, Intel is holding a “personification contest” online in Japan. You know, see which anime style characters be resemble computers that run Intel. Or something. But! This kind of thing isn’t that unusual in Japan. Microsoft, for example, has hadseveral anime style mascot characters. The idea here, though, is that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2015 -
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Japan’s Most Popular Characters for Children Are…
For the first time in thirteen years, the most popular children’s characters in Japan are not from that bread-headed superhero show Anpanman. They’re the characters from Yokai Watch According to Asahi.com, Bandai Entertainment revealed the results of its annual poll of adults with children between zero and 12 years old, announcing that Yokai Watch has…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2015 -
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An Incredible Look at Japan Through the Eyes of a Little Box Robot
This is Danbo. A cardboard robot. And it’s out to explore the lush beauty in Japan. On 2ch, a recent thread with Danbo photos from late last month show provide a stunning look at Japan’s quieter, more reserved side. The little Danbo figure is hardly new, and there have been Danbo action figure photos for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Pokémon Credit Cards Exist in Japan
There are Pokémon playing cards, so really, why shouldn’t there be Pokémon credit cards? Today, a Pokémon Visa credit card was announced in Japan, along with two pre-paid Visa cards. One of the prepaid cards is limited edition and features Pikachu along with Hoopa from Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. Since…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2015 -
Kotaku EastWatch an Artist Sketch Iron Man as a Samurai
Artist Jack Lee uploaded a time lapse video, showing him working on an Iron Man sketched that’s inspired by Japanese samurai armor. What makes the clip so fascinating is that it also includes what Lee used as reference materials, giving a good insight into his creative process. Below, you can check out the video (via…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 25, 2015 -
Four Hours of Final Fantasy VII Remake Reactions
Do you have plans for the day? How about clearing your schedule so you can watch people’s Final Fantasy VII remake reactions? Four hours. That’s right. Four. Hours. To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 25, 2015 -
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Korean Gamer Destroys an Xbox 360, Alleges Microsoft Isn’t Trying
A South Korean gamer named XBOX∞ is infinitely not happy. Today, he uploaded a post titled, “I got a sledge hammer. Message for Microsoft Korea.” The gamer was upset about the Batman: Arkham Knight Korean localization. Or rather, the lack thereof. “Arkham Knight for PS4 got an official localized release while the Xbox One version…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 25, 2015 -
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Three-Armed Girl Illustration Causes Schoolbook Recall
Notice anything? Anything unusual? You know, besides the little girl with three arms. FNN reports that a first grade Japanese text book is being recalled after it was discovered a page in the book featured an illustration of a girl with three hands. One, two… Three! According to the publisher, this is the result of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2015 -
Kotaku EastWhy Anime Theme Songs Are Sometimes Changed
The Yokai Watch anime is coming to North America! It will be broadcasted on Disney XD. And the English-language theme song is different. There’s a reason for that, you know. Often, TV anime get their themes changed, but not always. Keep in mind, I don’t think these changes are always bad. The first English language…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2015 -
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Bread Shaped Like… Square Watermelons
If bread that looks like, uh, bread isn’t enough for you, how about bread that looks like watermelon? Throughout Asia, melons are very much a summer food. And in Taiwan, you can eat “Watermelon Toast.” According to Pouch, this colorful bread got its start at a Taiwanese establishment called Jimmy’s Bakery. [Photo: vc] Note how…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2015 -
Kotaku EastNippon Ichi Software Is Making a Horror Game
You like Nippon Ichi Software? What about Japanese horror? How about video games? Well, GOOD NEWS. There’s this. According to Japanese magazine leaks, this is apparently called Yomawari (“Nightwatch” in English). And it’s supposedly headed to the PS Vita this December in October. At the end of the trailer, the voice says, “Big sis, let’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2015
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