Twitter user ujr50138 has uploaded some images showing how photos can be turned into anime stills, thanks to the power of Photoshop. These effects can be achieved by lowering the brightness, but increasing the contrast and adding in blue shadows to show reflected light. Adding in yellow-green and blue highlights to vegetation also helps give…
With five main games and four meaty spin-offs, the only thing surprising about Ace Attorney getting an anime is that it took this long to happen. Too bad it’s not exactly the prettiest one out there. Episode one follows the first case of our hero Phoenix Wright as he defends his best friend, Larry, from…
It’s very, very pink. The pink buns, we’ve seen before on Kotaku. And in Japan in recent years, other characters (here and here, for example) have been turned into burgers. This is the latest. Starting on April 16, a Sailor Moon-themed cafe is opening in Tokyo’s Roppongi for a limited time. Included on the menu…
The newest Super Saiyan form is Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan. Which sounds silly, yes. That’s why, as Kotaku previously reported, it was changed in the manga. Now the most recent Dragon Ball Super is following suit. As mentioned before, a Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan is when a Saiyan gets the power of a…
Akagi Nyugyo Co. is apologizing for increasing the price of its long-selling ice treat Gari-Gari Kun. Starting April this month, each popsicle’s price will be raised from 60 yen to 70 yen. This is the first price hike in 25 years. Sorry about that! As the Mainichi News points out, Akagi isn’t the only company…
Shinjuku Streets. Tokyo, Japan. By Dodong Dela Cruz. 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!
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Final Fantasy XV might be a fantasy based on reality, but making that fantasy real sure is expensive. Japanese fashion designer Roen created in-game outfits for the game and even was working on the title back when it was Final Fantasy Versus XIII. As Fashion Press reports, the official site went up yesterday, March 31.…
I’m rather reluctant to call this an April Fools joke. Usually, Japanese companies are super incredibly clear about labeling stuff as an April 1st gag. This hit earlier today, appearing on the official Evangelion site as the “most maximum collaboration of 2016.” So, that’s what it is, really. A tie-up between two different properties, which…
Today is April 1st. Know what that means? Internet hijinks everywhere online, including in Japan. For the past few years, the country has done a solid job with April Fools (you can see previous coverage here and here), and this year is no exception. Here’s a roundup of some of this year’s standout gags. Drone…
Night View. Bangkok, Thailand. By Pierre Aden 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!
The last remaining Back to the Future ride in the world is closing this spring. Back to the Future: The Ride will be no more. According to Cinema Today, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka will shutter the attraction on May 31. The ride opened at Universal Studios Florida in 1991 and Universal Studios Hollywood two…
Miitomo gets its first commercial in Japan, which features schoolgirls (of course!). In the ad, one teen finds out that, unbeknownst to others, her friend is a professional wrestler. The commercial’s tagline then asks if you really know your friends.
I’ve already talked about how I Am Setsuna’s battle system shares more than a little in common with classic JRPG Chrono Trigger. But it’s not just the battle system. Quite a number of Chrono Trigger’s techs show up remastered in I Am Setsuna as well. Let’s compare, shall we? X-Strike Double Cure Fire Sword Ice…
In the Cemetery. Kyoto, Japan. By GiantBoyDetective 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!
What happens when the world’s greatest thief gets married? A whole lot more than he bargained for. Lupin the 3rd Part 4 is the story of Lupin and the gang’s adventures in Italy. It begins with his marriage and soon devolves into a battle against MI6 for a treasure of unspeakable value—with Lupin’s new bride…
Nintendo confirmed to South Korean news site Gameple that they are not planning to pull out of the local market, and that the recent layoffs at their Korean branch were due to a restructuring decision made because of “the current business environment.” More details here
We’ve seen (here and here) how artists develop over the years. But now on Twitter, many artists, some of whom are Japanese and some of whom are not, are sharing images to show just how their skills have progressed. It’s fascinating to see artists find their style, hone their talents, and improve at what they…
Dugtrio really needs to cut back on those gym hours. Singaporean game developer Lai Sen recently did this human muscle anatomy study, using the ground-type Pokémon for the character models’ heads. Now we know what’s underground. Pink nipples! Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan,…
Pokémon Snap is coming to the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan. Priced at 1,028 yen (US$9.17), it’ll be out in the region on April 4. No word yet about an international release.
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