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Track: Hanabi | Artist: Aiko | Album: Hanabi 

League of Legends pro Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has donated 30 million Korean won ($25,000) to the prevention of Covid-19. His team SK Telecom 1 will also be donating all money made from this week’s streaming.

The Akira Motorcycle Skid: A Celebration

In one of Akira’s most memorable scenes, Shotaro Kaneda skids his 200-hp motorcycle sideways. The skid in the original manga isn’t the iconic showpiece that it is in the anime, but the anime’s scene has been copied and references by numerous anime, cartoons and live-action shows. Just how many? Let’s try to find out! The…

Legendary Street Fighter Player Daigo Umehara Wins Online Tournament For… Uno

Daigo Umehara is one of the greatest Street Fighter players ever. But did you know that’s not his only game? Turns out he’s also very good at Uno. In a Twitch Japan online invitational tournament called Twitch Streamer Battle: Uno, Umehara made it to the last round of 16 players.  He certainly gets excited at…

The second season of anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World will be delayed due to Covid-19. It was supposed to start this April, but the show will instead begin this July due to this year’s epidemic. 

Japanese Garden. Boulogne-Billancourt, France. By Leonis Notes | Instagram JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line 

Track: Lemon Candy | Artist: Chara | Album: Madrigal

Father Makes Death Stranding-Style Pod For His Baby

Shanghai cosplayer and cosplay prop builder The_Bai_Ying says he created a special pod to take his baby to the hospital because, according to him, the city’s air quality is bad. But don’t assume he is actually carting his child around in it. The_Bai_Ying says he created a way to filter the air to protect his…

Watch A Life-Sized Gundam’s Skeleton Legs Move

You have probably seen one of Japan’s life-sized Gundams, whether in person or in photos. But have you seen the skeleton legs of a one-to-one scale movable Gundam? I have not! Currently, the 59-foot-tall Gundam is being constructed, with the frame being put together in Ibaraki Prefecture. To ensure the giant mecha can move, it…

Pikachu-themed medicinal soap and a “no-touch” automatic dispenser have recently gone on sale in Japan. The soap is blue soda lemon-scented and is made by antibacterial soap brand Muse. Hopefully, the soap and dispenser will help kids (and adults) in Japan keep their hands clean. 

Peeking Out. Nara, Japan. By David Parham JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line 

Track: Super Star (Live) | Artist: Tokyo Jihen | Album: Adult 

The Sonic the Hedgehog movie was originally scheduled to open on March 27 in Japan. However, due to the coronavirus, the movie’s Japanese release is being pushed back. The new release date is to be announced. In case you missed it, check out Kotaku’s review of the movie right here 

TurboGrafx-16 Mini Delayed Due To Coronavirus

The TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine Minis were scheduled for release on March 19. However, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the miniature consoles will be delayed. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini is packed with nearly 50 games, including Dracula X, Bonk’s Revenge, Gradius and more. Konami announced that the coronavirus outbreak has interrupted production in China, which in…

Waiting At Kyushu Jangara. Tokyo, Japan. By Joe Gerace/wikipoem.org JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line 

Track: Ch-Check It Out | Artist: Beastie Boys | Album: Some Old Bullshit

After Fainting At Gym, Masahiro Sakurai Reminds Fans To Prioritize Their Health

Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has written about working out in his regular column in Weekly Famitsu. One reader sent in a question asking Sakurai if he’s also careful about what he eats. After a recent, momentary blackout at the gym, it sounds like he needs to be and probably should be better hydrated and rested.…

As of now, the Anime Expo is still scheduled for early July in Los Angeles. “With that being said,” reads an official statement, “the health and safety of our community is our number one priority. During the coming weeks, we will continue to monitor the situation, review the guidance by global health authorities, and consider…

A Snowy Morning. Kyoto, Japan. By Michael Kilcoyne JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line 

Former Counter-Strike Pro Receives 116-Year Sentence, Which She May Not Have To Serve

Shayene “shAy” Victorio made her name on the Brazilian Counter-Strike circuit. ESPN reports that the former pro has been served a 116-year prison sentence in the wake of fraud charges. According to ESPN, Victorio ran an online store between 2013 and 2017. Her sentence was due to the charge that 118 customers did not receive…