Brian Ashcraft

In Japan, Get Sushi From Shirtless Macho Men

Do you like raw fish and… beefcakes? Well, good news! In Nagoya, a new delivery service is staffed with hunky men packing buff bods and delicious sushi. Called Vber Macho, muscle-bound dudes will bring sushi to your house, strike some flex poses, and then smile for photos. They even will practice social distancing when delivering,…

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In The Age Of Covid-19, Japanese Drinking Parties Look Complicated

As the number of novel coronavirus cases drops in Japan, some people will want to go out and drink with others. Whether or not they should is another matter. For the past few months, people in Japan have been participating in online drinking parties called “on-nomi,” which is short for “online drinking.” Basically, you’re drinking…

An Inside Look At The Studio Ghibli Museum

As Kotaku previously posted, the Ghibli Museum has been uploading footage from the museum, which is currently temporarily closed due to covid-19. The Ghibli Museum is notoriously strict about photography, so this is a rare chance to take a look inside—or, if you’ve already been, revisit some wonderful memories. Let’s have a look! And now,…

Let’s listen to some Starcraft music! In August 2019, the Starcraft Live Concert was held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Footage from the encores has been uploaded to YouTube, and it’s great. Have a listen. [Thanks, Sang!]

Track: Try | Artist: Neil Young | Album: Homegrown

Retro Nintendo Games Come To Life With A Violin

Of course, violins are used in making modern game music, but I didn’t know how good the instrument was at bringing to life retro game scores. YouTuber Teppei Okada has been playing game scores on the violin, such as F-Zero. Super Mario Bros. The Legend of Zelda. What makes his covers so cool is that…

Artists Keep Redrawing Sailor Moon And The Result Is Excellent

This is Sailor Moon. This is the character’s official artwork from the official Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie trailer (watch here!). You know what she looks like in the manga and anime. But how does she look when other artists redraw her?  Under the hashtag #sailormoonredraw, artists have once again been uploading their…

A local ordinance in Kagawa Prefecture asks gaming to be limited to an hour a day during the week and 90 minutes on holidays. Even though these are just guidelines, a 17-year-old is already crowdfunding a lawsuit to challenge this. “I thought it is wrong that an administrative body intervenes in family life,” he said.

Track: Teardrop | Artist: José González | Album: Vestiges & Claws

And Now, More Freaky Pokémon Art

Last year, Kotaku reported that artist Gomi Kuzu Tarou has submitted a Pikachu painting into a contest for a chance to be turned into a Pocket Monster card. The art was rather freaky! Gomi Kuzu Tarou, a talented artist, is back with another Pokémon card submission. This time, Gomi Kuzu Tarou tried his luck with…

The latest Pokémon animated feature Pocket Monsters the Movie: Coco will be delayed in Japan due to coronavirus covid-19. The movie was originally slated to open on July 10 but its release has been changed to TBA with the new date to be announced in the future. 

Hayao Miyazaki’s New Film Will Be Hand Drawn And Is Still Years Away

Previously, it was announced that Hayao Miyazaki would be using computer animation to finish his upcoming film How Do You Live? But now, Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki has revealed that the movie will be drawn by hand. The movie is based on a 1937 short by Yoshino Genzaburo about a young boy who goes…

Track: Connection | Artist: Elastica | Album: Elastica 

Gaming accessory-maker Razer is distributing five million masks free to people in Singapore aged 16 years and older via vending machines. Residents can claim their masks through the Razer Pay wallet app.

Gundam Branding Runs Amok With Char Aznable Sardines

In Japan, Gundam antagonist Char Aznable is now plastered all over King Oscar sardines. Or should I say, wait for it, chardines? Going on sale this week in Japan, these are actually being called “Oil Chardines” with the packaging available for a limited time only. As Game Impress Watch points out, there’s even a promotional…

Here’s A Cooling Fan For The Nintendo Switch

Summers are brutal in Japan. So, here’s a small fan to help Switch owners make them more bearable. This is the Gamers Mobile Cooler. It’s a small USB-connected fan that purports to pump out cool air that can drop the temp by 13 degrees Celsius (55 degrees Fahrenheit). As Game Watch Impress notes, the fan…

First Details About Evo’s Online Fighting Game Tournament

As Kotaku previously reported, this year’s in-person Evo in Las Vegas, Nevada has been canceled. In its place, an online version will be held over the course of five weekends. The original, official line-up doesn’t appear to make the jump to the online tournament: both Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 do…

Walking Alone. Drivenik, Croatia. By Eduard Tucaković | Instagram

Track: Surreal | Artist: Ayumi Hamasaki | Album: Surreal