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Here’s How to Play The Attack on Titan Visual Novels in English
Back in October, we took a look at the seven official Attack on Titan games coming out in Japan. Of these, four are visual novels included on the Japanese Blu-rays. Of course, if you can’t speak Japanese, there’s a good chance you’ll never be able to experience these side stories—until now, that is. The team…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 17, 2013 -
Kotaku EastAttack on Titan on the 3DS Makes Me Feel Like a Titan-Killing Badass
A few months back, we looked at all the games coming out based on this year’s hit anime Attack on Titan. Last week, the most anticipated of these, Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind for the 3DS, hit store shelves in Japan. The Last Wings of Mankind has two game modes. The first…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 13, 2013 -
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NouCome Is This Past Season’s Funniest Anime
When this fall anime season hit its midway point last month, I knew My Mental Choices are Completely Interfering with my School Romantic Comedy deserved a place on the list of five anime you should be watching. This is because it is easily the funniest anime I watched this past season. Good – Great Comedic…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 13, 2013 -
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The Attack on Titan Mobile Game Is So Boring It Gave Me a Headache
With the release of 3DS title Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind this past week, now seemed like the perfect time to try out the Attack on Titan mobile game Attack on Titan: The Wings of Counterattack. Oh how wrong I was. Attack on Titan: The Wings of Counterattack is a mobile game…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 13, 2013 -
Kotaku EastThe Costume Editor Is My Favorite Time-Waster in Lightning Returns
Sure Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII has great gameplay and fun musical quirks, but let’s be serious: We don’t care about that. We’re all here just because we want to dress up Lightning in awesome costumes. There are dozens of unlockable costumes in Lightning Returns to choose from—many of these being inspired by the outfits…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 10, 2013 -
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Lupin III VS Detective Conan Wastes Much of Its Crossover Potential
When you think of great anime detectives, Detective Conan is probably the first one to come to mind. And when you think of great anime criminals, you probably think of Lupin III. So it’s no surprise that Lupin and Conan are starring in Lupin III VS Detective Conan: The Movie which opened last weekend in…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 10, 2013 -
Kotaku EastThe Kill La Kill Soundtrack Has Funny Titles, But Awesome Songs
For all its over-the-top action and side-splitting humor, my favorite part of this season’s breakout anime, Kill la Kill, may just be its awesome soundtrack. And as it hits shelves on Christmas day here in Japan, it’s pretty much the best Christmas gift I could hope for. The soundtrack was composed by Hiroyuki Sawano—whose music…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 10, 2013 -
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If You Love Final Fantasy X-2, You’ll Love Lightning Returns
When people ask me what Lightning Returns is like, I always respond that it’s a lot like Final Fantasy X-2. A lot of people seem to take this as an insult to Lightning Returns. It’s not. While I feel like I am in the minority, I loved FFX-2 and much of what made it so…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 6, 2013 -
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The Bayonetta Movie is Even More Over-the-Top than the Game
As I watched Bayonetta: Bloody Fate, the new anime film based on PS3 and 360 title Bayonetta, two thoughts kept running through my head: “This is the most 90s anime I have seen in a decade,” and “this is even more over-the-top than the game was!” Good – An Amazing Game-to-Film Adaptation Too often, when…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 6, 2013 -
Kotaku EastLightning Returns Isn’t Revolutionary, But It Is a Lot of Fun
Few sequels are as different as Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is from the other titles in the FFXIII series. It has a new world and a battle system so highly modified as to be nearly unrecognizable. But when it comes down to it, these changes are all for the good as they make for…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 6, 2013 -
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Ghost in the Shell Arise 2 Has More Action than Mystery
Five months ago saw the release of Ghost in the Shell: Arise border: 1 Ghost Pain in theaters across Japan. This past weekend saw the second release of the four-part series with Ghost in the Shell: Arise border: 2 Ghost Whisper—a story very much on the other end of the mystery-action spectrum. Good – The…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 3, 2013 -
Kotaku EastLightning Returns Has a Lot of Fun Playing Around with Music
This past week, as I’ve been working my way through Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, I’ve noticed the game has—whether it’s minstrels, treasure boxes, or even the crowd at the coliseum—loads of aural Easter eggs just waiting to be uncovered. Want to see some of them in action? Check out the video above. Lightning Returns:…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 3, 2013 -
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Wanna Know What Happens After Persona 4? There’s a Manga for That
Is the wait for Persona 5 enough to drive you insane? Are you dying to know the fates of all your favorite characters from Persona 3 and 4—and Persona 4: Arena only served to whet your appetite? Well, you could always pick up a copy of manga Persona X Detective Naoto to get a teaser…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 3, 2013 -
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Watch Us Play Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII was released last week in Japan. As we’ve noted before, Lightning Returns is a massive departure from the previous games in the XIII series with fast-paced action and an open world to explore. But how does it work in action? Check out our video to find out. Lightning Returns: Final…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 29, 2013 -
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Five More Fall 2013 Anime That Are Totally Worth a Watch
With the winter holidays coming up, you may find yourself with a little free time and no anime to watch. Luckily, this season has several excellent anime you should already be watching. But what if you’ve already watched those? Well, luckily those aren’t the only great anime to come out this season. Outbreak Company Currently…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 29, 2013 -
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Anime 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
Have you got an anime fan in your life and have no idea what to get him or her for Christmas? Don’t worry. From series on Blu-ray and streaming subscriptions to figures and jewelry, there is plenty out there awaiting your selection—so much so that a few tips might be in order. So here are…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 28, 2013 -
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The Persona 3 Movie Will Leave You Wanting More
This last weekend saw the release of Persona 3: Birth of Spring, the first movie based on the excellent JRPG Persona 3. But while it is an excellent adaptation of the game, its limited scope keeps it away from much of what made the game so great. Good – Overcoming Ambivalence Makoto Yuki (the official…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 26, 2013 -
Kotaku EastPocketStation on the Vita is Nostalgic, But Nothing More
Back in 1999, Sony released the PocketStation in Japan. Like the Dreamcast’s VMU, the PocketStation allows you play various minigames from compatible PS1 titles on its small black and white screen. And now that it’s available for the Vita, I decided to see what America missed out on. In reality, PocketStation for PlayStation Vita isn’t…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 26, 2013 -
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Studio Ghibli’s Newest is a Beautiful, Heart-Wrenching Film
It was only four months ago that The Wind Rises, Studio Ghibli’s previous film, hit theaters across Japan. But Hayao Miyazaki is not the only director over at the studio to have a movie out this year. Isao Takahata (of Grave of the Fireflies fame) released his own film, The Tale of Princess Kaguya, this…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 26, 2013 -
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My First Few Hours of Lightning Returns in Pictures
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII hit store shelves all across Japan yesterday and you can bet it has already found a home on my PS3. So last night, I sat down and spent a good five hours with the game—all the while jotting down notes and taking pictures for your enjoyment. [Spoiler Warning: Of course,…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 22, 2013
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