Brian Ashcraft

Some Japanese Fans Are Skeptical about the Attack on Titan Movie 

The Attack on Titan movie is not out yet. The trailers look pretty good! Don’t tell that to the haters in Japan. Of course, not everyone in country dislikes what they’ve seen so far. And I do think the movie should do well, just based on the built-in fan base and the ability of the…

Men Arrested for Alleged Robbery with PlayStation Light Gun

Two men were arrested this past Sunday for allegedly robbing a young woman in Itanhaém, Brazil. The crime was supposedly committed at gunpoint. Rather, light-gun point. That same night, the men has also allegedly robbed a young man in the same area, stealing his cell phone. According to Brazilian site G1 (via reader and G1…

Hey, JRPG fans! Compile Heart just announced Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force. This PS4 exclusive is another collaboration between artist Yoshitaka Amano of Final Fantasy fame, composer Nobuo Uematsu also of Final Fantasy fame, and writer Toshiki Inoue, who has written a bunch of TV anime and tokusatsu shows. No word on a Western…

Fancy Taco Bell Just Opened in Tokyo

After a long absence, Taco Bell has returned to Tokyo. Today, a rather chic Taco Bell began serving customers. The Japan Times reports that the chain left Japan in the late 1980s, but remained on U.S. military bases. The newly opened restaurant has some Japan-only dishes. This is a look at the menu, via website…

Kim Jong-un Photo Allegedly Photoshopped, South Korean News Reports

Recently, North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un “climbed” Mt. Paektu, the country’s tallest mountain. The mountain is an important place, so Kim Jong-un’s visit is very much a photo opportunity. A propaganda one, too. What better way to show that the leader is connected to the country’s ruling elite and has gotten over that limp…

Want Cute Selfies? Try This. 

Maybe you’re already cute. Or pretty. Or handsome. Whatever. But perhaps you’re not photogenic. Here’s a surefire way to correct that. Twitter user Nickkoara loves taking selfies in the mirror and decided to stick the face of actor Sota Fukushi on the back of a smartphone case. His original photo was retweeted over 20,000 times.…

Try the Hello Kitty Dim Sum in Hong Kong

According to Sanrio, this is the first Hello Kitty restaurant of its kind in the whole word. The restaurant is opening this month in Hong Kong and offers an array of food shaped like the iconic cat character. Most of the dishes look like Kitty-chan inspired dim sum, putting a cuted-up spin on Cantonese food.…

The Attack on Titan Beauty Routine

That’s porn star Sola Aoishowing off a new Attack on Titan beauty mask. Recently, themed beauty masks have become somewhat popular in Japan. This Colossal Titan facial mask apparently rejuvenates and moisturizes your skin. [Photo: Sola Aoi] The mask comes bundled with the newest issue of Japanese fashion magazine Voce. [Photo: Tokyostory] Of course, when…

The Anime Studio Ghibli Wanted To Make 

Hayao Miyazaki has retired from feature film making. But before he did, there was a manga he was keen to turn into a movie, but didn’t. That manga was Parasyte. Kotaku previously reviewed the manga, which is called Kiseiju (寄生獣) in Japanese It debuted in 1990 and got an English translation later that decade. In…

Why People Say Dragon’s Dogma Online Looks Like Final Fantasy XIV 

As net users in Japan have pointed out, the Dragon’s Dogma Online interface seems to resemble the user interface in Final Fantasy XIV. That’s not surprising. Not at all. After an initial rocky rollout, a revamped Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn was released in 2013 and has become a success for Square Enix. Capcom…

Mobile game Terra Battle will get a collaborative in-game event with The Last Story, reports Famitsu. Both games were developed by Hironobu Sakaguchi’s Mistwalker, but The Last Story was published by Nintendo. Mistwalker is publishing Terra Battle.

That Movie With Naruto’s Kid Gets a Trailer

Boruto: Naruto the Movie, which stars Naruto’s son, ahem, Boruto, gets its first trailer. Here, have a look. It also features Sasuke’s daughter, Sarada. Here is the trailer without subtitles: And, via YouTube user HystericalGameZ, with: Whaddaya think? Boruto: Naruto the Movie opens in Japan this August. To contact the author of this post, write…

New Japanese Beer Is Good for Your Skin. Apparently. 

Ah, to stay young. And get totally trashed at the same time. Who knew? According to Japanese site Entabe, Suntory has rolled out a new low-malt beer called “Precious.” It’s currently only available in Hokkaido Prefecture (so, yes, this sounds like a test run). Each 350ml can of beer is 5 percent alcohol but contains…

A VR Gaming Chair To Make You Barf

This is the MMOne. It’s a “3-axis virtual-reality gaming chair.” And it might make you barf. I know it would make me. Just watching this clip is making me woozy. According to its official site, the chair is compatible with gamepads, joysticks, and the Oculus Rift. There are also roller coaster and space sims for…

In the New Pokémon Movie, Evil Ash Looks Terrifying

Those glowing eyes. Those clinched teeth. That crazy hair. Damn, Ash. You’re scary. The Pokémon Company released the Japanese trailer for the upcoming feature film Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. It’s slightly different from the U.S. trailer (here) and doesn’t contain footage of nightmare Ash. Fans of the possessed Ash from…

Chappie Censored in Japan, Director Wasn’t Told

When Chappie was released in the U.S., it was a R-rated film. But for the movie’s upcoming Japanese release, Sony decided to edit the film for kids 12 years-old and up. Here’s where things get really awkward. Sony Pictures Japan issued a statement about re-editing the movie to give it a more family-friendly rating of…

One of the Strangest Burgers To Ever Hit Japan

But first, the question that must be asked is whether or not this is even a burger. Is it? I’m not so sure. Fast food chain Lotteria, no stranger to peculiar burgers ( here , here , here , andhere ), is rolling out a “Shrimp-Less Burger” (エビなしバーガー or Ebi Nashi Baagaa). Most fast food…

Square Enix Hopes You Want More Star Ocean

This week, Famitsu first revealed the latest Star Ocean title in six years. Exciting, huh? From the sound of it, Tri-Aceand Square Enix are keen to give you more. In a round table with Famitsu, Square Enix producer Shuichi Kobayashi say he had wanted to make a new Star Ocean for quite some time. “But…

Nothing Says Japanese Culture Like Star Wars

Every spring in Japan, families with sons set up samurai armor displays so that their boys grow up to be healthy, strong, and understand the true power of the Force. Wait, what? I have three sons, so in preparation for Children’s Day on May 5, we set up this small suit of armor (or “yoroi”…

Animal Crossing Makes Mario Kart 8 Cuter

And that’s saying something because Mario Kart is already pretty cute. Here’s a look at the second DLC pack for Mario Kart 8, which is heavy on the Animal Crossing. But wait! There’s more. Much more. The DLC adds the Animal Crossing Villager as well as Isabelle. But it’s not all AC, because the third…