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Hospital Buys Spider-Man Boner Statue
Last year, Kotaku reported that a South Korean artist, Eunsuk Yoo, created a very friendly Spider-Man statue that made some people angry and was taken down. You’ll be happy to know that the work of art has found a new home. Note: This article contains content that some readers might find objectionable. The sculpture, which…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 23, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Attack on Titan Statues Are Eating Japanese Tourists
At least they’ll have photos to remember this moment. Near Universal Studios Japan’s Attack on Titan attraction, there are Eren Titan and Female Titan statues. I checked them out during a press preview this week. They really tower over everything in this part of the park. The Eren Titan measures 15 meters (49 feet), and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 23, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Auction Begins for the Most Desirable PS4 on Earth
Last year, Sony rolled out the limited edition Anniversary PS4 in classic PlayStation gray. There were only 12,300 released, each serialized. Now, you can bid on number 1. The 12,300 number corresponded with the Japanese PS1’s December 3rd launch. Sony is auctioning off the first console, which is 00001 out of 12300, for charity. All…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 23, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Attack on Titan* Food: The Snacktaku Review
This was today’s lunch: the food you see in anime Attack on Titan. But hey, it came in a Survey Corps. brown paper bag. The bag looked, well, dirty. But it was printed that way so it would look so. It was a nice touch. If only I could’ve eaten it in a walled city…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 22, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Real-Life Version of Resident Evil Is a Bloody Puzzle Game
Capcom is rolling out an official Resident Evil attraction at Universal Studios Japan. It’s four floors of terror—and puzzles. While the attraction doesn’t officially open until tomorrow, Kotaku was able to have a look during today’s press preview. Set in a version of Raccoon City, Resident Evil The Escape has visitors on a studio tour…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 22, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Attack on Titan Characters Made Unnervingly Real
It isn’t like they took the anime characters and made them look real. That’s exactly what they did. They being Universal Studios Japan, which, starting tomorrow, is opening an Attack on Titan attraction at its Osaka theme park. Earlier today, I checked it out as part of a press preview. Dubbed Attack on Titan The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 22, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Japanese Twitter Users Stand Up to ISIS with…a Photoshop Meme
Yesterday, a video allegedly uploaded by ISIS demanded that the Japanese government pay $200 million for two hostages. In it, a cloaked man waving a knife told the Japanese people to pressure their government to pay or the men would die. Online, the country’s Twitter users have responded. With a meme. The political reality here…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 21, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Japanese Pop Star Swallowed by Microphones in Hong Kong
Singer Sakura Miyawaki of the pop groups HKT48 and AKB48 was recently in Hong Kong to promote Japanese ramen chain Ippudo. First there was a photo op. Then, this. As one 2ch commenter pointed out, it’s hard to tell if the press is interviewing her or promoting itself! That was nice of them to create…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 21, 2015 -
Putin Looks Disappointed With Russia’s Latest Robot
Who can blame him? This military robot doesn’t exactly inspire fear. However, it does appear to be quite slow. As RT reports, Putin recently visited a research facility outside Moscow, where he was shown this combat bot. Granted, while making robots like this is incredibly difficult, it’ll be a few years before this one, forgive…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 21, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Eating Pokémon Food Can Be Frightening
Well, that certainly is scary. Website Omo69 visited the newly opened Pokémon Cafe Ω Ruby & α Sapphire in Tokyo, ordering the Pikachu rice omelette with blue “aqua sauce.” You can also order magma sauce, instead. This is the meal. Its official name is “Rice Omelette that Would Also Make Pikachu Smile.” And the aqua…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 21, 2015 -
Kotaku EastSony Makes a College Class You Wouldn’t Skip
I dunno. Maybe you would skip it. But if you like video games, chances are this PlayStation university course is something you’d attend. Last fall, Kotaku reported that Sony was teaming up with Sangmyung University in Seoul, South Korea to offer a PlayStation college course. The class featured guest speakers and students, who sat at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2015 -
Kotaku EastHow Final Fantasy XV Is Influenced by Back to the Future: Part II
Don’t expect DeLoreans, hoverboards and sports almanacs. But according to Wan Hazmer, Final Fantasy XV lead game designer, the title has found inspiration in an unlikely source: Robert Zemeckis’ 1989 sci-fi flick. In an interview with Travel Garage TV, Hazmer talks about how the game’s developers are striving to create believable environments. “A concept of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2015 -
Kotaku EastShaolin Monk “Runs on Water” for Almost 400 Feet
This week in Quanzhou, China, a Shaolin monk showed it was possible to do more than walk on water. The Shaolin monastery is famous for its kung-fu monks that undergo rigorous training to pull off amazing acrobatic and physical feats. Last October, Shi Liliang from Quanzhou Shaolin Temple ran on thin plywood planks floating in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Nintendo Closing Club Nintendo (But Don’t Panic)
For years now, Club Nintendo has been offering special goodies to fans. But as of today, it’s going away. But don’t fret. Not yet. Nintendo is planning a new loyalty program with new rewards. Official notices have been posted by Nintendo in Japan, Europe, and Australia. The U.S. site is currently closed for maintenance. Kotaku…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2015 -
Kotaku EastTeam of Keisuke Honda Clones Plays Pro Evo
You know Keisuke Honda? He plays for Milan in Serie A. And Shunsuke Nakamura? He does stuff like this. Eleven Hondas just faced off against eleven Nakamuras. Honda. Honda. Honda. Honda. Nakamura. Nakamura. Honda. This comes from YouTuber Zyagariko san, who made each team, and then had both sides face off in auto play. The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 19, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Why Big Hero 6 Is Upsetting Some People in South Korea
You’d think Disney’s Big Hero 6 would steer clear of controversy. That it would be a fairly innocuous movie. You’d think! Money Today reports that the movie, which isn’t out yet, is already creating some controversy online in South Korea, because net users are upset that the movie features alleged Rising Sun imagery. The sun…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 19, 2015 -
Kotaku EastStan Lee Finally Makes His Kpop Video Debut
Phew! With all that Stan Lee has already done, you were probably wondering when he was going to appear in a Kpop video. Well, at the tender age of 92, it’s happened. As tipster Sang points out, Lee makes a special guest appearance in Clara‘s new music video “Gwiyomi Song 2.” You might remember the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 19, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Predicting Anime Characters’ Future Appearance Is Easy
Jibanyan is the most popular character in Yokai Watch, Japan’s new favorite anime and video game. The character is new, but what will it look like in ten years? As Kotaku has previously mentioned, characters change. Heck, look at how Pikachu has developed over the years. Via Japanese web forum 2ch, here’s a guess at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 19, 2015 -
Kotaku East
National Manhunt in Japan for a YouTuber Who Allegedly Stole…Snacks [Update]
Japanese police are currently scouring the country for a 19-year-old YouTuber. His alleged crime? Stealing snacks and fizzy drinks as well as poking holes in food packaging. Update: The teen was finally captured and arrested. According to Mainichi News, however, it’s now believed that the suspect faked the shoplifting, by apparently bringing his own pre-bought…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 16, 2015 -
Kotaku EastOne Thing Back to the Future: Part II Totally Got Right
It’s 2015. That’s when Back to the Future: Part II takes place. And while we aren’t driving flying cars and wearing double neckties, the movie did totally nail one point about Japan and, well, fax machines. As pointed out by Twitter user James Hadfield and website Spoon & Tamago, Marty McFly’s Japanese boss still uses…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 16, 2015
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