Have you ever wondered which manga artist has (or had) the messiest environment, whether that be for work or play? Let’s find out. As Kotaku recently posted, whether a manga artist is famous or not, people’s work environments can be unique expressions of their personality. In the past, we’ve taken a good look at some…
Game On, the video game history exhibition that explores why we love games, has finally made its way to Japan. It’s an impressive collection of games and systems—from arcades to home consoles and everything in between. But the best part? Over 120 of them are playable. But if you can’t come see it yourself in…
The Fight! Iczer One original voice anime was first released in 1985. It features Cthulhu, robots, and naked anime girls. A recent TV broadcast in Japan thought the best way to handle the adult scenes was with giant black bars. [Image: hidaka3] Oh, and a notice to viewers to watch the watch the parts of…
In Japan, the PS3 version of Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness is delayed until April 28. The PS4 version, however, will be out, as scheduled, on March 31 in the region.
Line Shop. Seoul, South Korea. By Michael Song 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!
Ni-Oh! has been development for over a decade, but if this gameplay is any indication, it’s gonna be worth the wait. The title’s developer, Team Ninja, finally got around to uploading an official version of the Tokyo Game Show footage, which was shown behind closed doors. It reminds me of Dark Souls, but set in…
Ace Attorney 6 will be out in Japan on June 9. The game is heading the Nintendo 3DS (for demo impressions, see here), and currently, there is no word yet about a Western release date.
Sanrio character Pom Pom Purin is overtaking Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station. On Biglobe News, two helpful models were on hand to point out the obvious. Yep, that’s a butthole. Thanks. The display marks the character’s 20th birthday. (Back in 2014, a sweet-looking Pom Pom Purin cafe opened in Tokyo, but I don’t remember the character’s backside…
Phoenix Wright and co. are making the leap to an animated TV series. Here’s the debut trailer. Well, what do you think? The anime will debut April 2 in Japan. In case you missed it, here is Kotaku’s review of the Ace Attorney feature film. To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com…
The View from Tokyo Tower. Tokyo, Japan. By Eduardo Konishi de Souza. 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!
As Kotaku reported last year, Nintendo is coming to Universal Studios Japan. Today, the first details—namely, how large the Nintendo area will be, how much will be spent, and when it should be completed—have been made public. According to Sankei News, forty billion yen (US$351 million) is being invested in this project with the deal…
Junji Ito’s art is scary. And cosplayer Ikura’s recreations of his work are creepy nightmare fuel. No wonder he’s a fan. Kotaku previously introduced Ikura’s work, but as IT Media recently pointed out, one of the most amazing thing about her cosplay photos is that they have the Ito seal of approval. He’s been retweeting…
Bones are funny things. They are a vital part of life, literally supporting us from our first breath onward. But, at the same time, they are a symbol of death and are seen as dirty, unclean, and morbid. Beautiful Bones: Sakurako’s Investigations explores this dichotomy through a series of episodic mysteries. In the forest on…
People on the internet keep saying that Jackie Chan is dead. He’s very much alive, and I wish they’d knock it off. Recently, a rumor has been floating around Chinese-language bulletin boards that the English-language press was reporting Chan had died in a car accident in Queensland, Australia. This same Queensland car accident hoax apparently…
In Japan, people can sign up for a chance to enter the Pokémon Go closed beta. It’s for Android (version 4.3) and iOS (iPhone 5 and up). Note that you must live in Japan and, according to the official site, have a Gmail account.
Stargazing at a Shinto Shrine. Kyoto, Japan. By Orrin Heath. 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!
At Ayaha High School in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, junior members of the tennis club celebrate their senpai’s graduations by making elaborate sand art. Notice it! As a show of respect, gratitude and well-wishing (probably some obligation, too!), each kouhai (後輩), or junior, works together to create these works, using only sand and negative space and…
Here we are, celebrating Pokémon’s 20th anniversary. The best tribute I’ve seen so far is this GIF made by Japanese Twitter user Memi. It’s beautiful. Thanks, Roy for the tip! To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing…
Recently in Tokyo, the mainstream Japanese media attended an exhibit about the history of video games and had no clue it was talking to one of the most well-known people in, well, gaming. D’oh! Instead of stating “Shuhei Yoshida President of Sony’s Worldwide Studios for Sony Computer Entertainment,” television program Mezamashi TV introduced him simply…
One thing Japan does not have a shortage of is illustrators and artists. Some are famous. Many are not. Some are professionals, while others draw because they love it. Here’s a look at where they create. For well over a year, professional and amateur artists alike have been uploading photos of their workstations under the…
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