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The Desk Chair for Sleepy Workers 

Do you work hard? I know I do! Sometimes all that streneous effort makes me tired. I need to relax. I need a nap. From Japanese retailer Thanko, this easy-going work chair can fold out and recline for short, officie-time snoozes. In the video below, you can see how, with the pull of a lever,…

New Nintendo patent images appear to show more of the company’s upcoming Quality of Life project, which Kotaku previously introduced. The patent images show a smartphone cradle able to project on the ceiling, sleep monitoring interface, mood-detecting voice recognition, and Balance Board connectivity.

Hot Toys Look Great. Here’s How They’re Made.

Hot Toys makes some of the most realistic collectible figures you can buy. If you’ve ever wondered about its process—or even how to get a job there—watch this video. So, how do you get a job? According to JC Hong, president of Hot Toys production in South Korea, just post your work online. If you’re…

All of Ace Attorney on One Long Timeline

Ace Attorney is a series that covers dozens of trials across more than a century in its eight games. But with flashbacks galore, it can be a bit hard to keep track of how everything fits together. So here’s a nice little timeline to make it all come together. How, you might ask, did this…

Japanese Baseball Player’s Complex Routine Gets Remixed

You’ve seen that Japanese player’s elaborate batter box routine, right? Now see it again, but this time, remixed with Monster Hunter as well as with Star Wars. Look at high schooler Yuji Baba spin that bat and wield those swords. It’s only a matter of time before the inevitable Final Fantasy mash up. To contact…

These Are the First Nintendo NX Games [Update]

We don’t know much about the Nintendo NX. Nintendo has called it a “dedicated game platform” that, perhaps, aims tosurprise players. Today, we do know two of the games headed for it. Update: August 4 – 4:00am Square Enix issued a comment to Kotaku regarding the NX release, attempting to clear up confusion as a…

Dragon Quest XI Announced for PS4, 3DS and Nintendo NX [Update]

The eagerly awaited follow-up to Dragon Quest X is headed to the PlayStation 4, the 3DS, and Nintendo’s upcoming console, the NX. Update: August 4 – 4:00am Square Enix issued a comment to Kotaku regarding the NX release, noting a discrepancy between the event announcement and the press release—head over here to see their statement…

An Anime Where Pretty Boys Whisper Sweet Nothings in Your Ear

Ever wanted pretty Japanese anime boys to lull you to sleep with sweet words? Well, then Makura no Danshi—which translates to “Pillow Boys”—was made for you. Makura no Danshi is a short-form anime where each episode clocks in at about four minutes. The formula is simple: Each episode follows a different pretty anime boy who…

Tri-Ace and Spike Chunsoft are teaming up for a new RPG called Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky. The game is headed to the PS Vita and PS4 in Japan this year. No word yet on an international release.

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A new Metallic Red 3DS XL will go on sale in Japan on August 27, joining the current line-up of 3DS hardware and priced the same as other XL units. No word yet on an international release. To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is…

As Hospital Commercials Go, These Are Fucked Up

That is not hyperbole. I’m being serious. There is a very high bar to cross for the title of “World’s Most Messed Up Hospital Ads,” and these commercials seem to do just that. Congratulations! Note: This article contains content that some readers might find objectionable. South Korea’s Pyunkang Hospital is, as tipster Sang points out,…

An FPS Keyboard and Mouse for the PlayStation 4

For those console owners who prefer a keyboard and mouse to a controller, there’s this. Called the Tactical Assault Commander for PlayStation 4, the keyboard and mouse can be also be used with the PS3. The keyboard has arrow keys as well as a “Snipe” key, a “Quick key,” and a “Walk key.” It also…

Yet Another English Fail on Japanese TV

English is not an easy language for Japanese people. But you’d think that Fuji TV, one of Japan’s biggest television networks, would have a native English speaker check things. You’d think. Recently, the network broadcasted its annual telethon 27 Hour TV. This is one of Fuji TV’s most widely promoted specials. This year, it featured…

Kamehameha. Kobe, Japan. By Brian Ashcraft. 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!

A Cleaning Service Just for Cosplayers

Costumes are slightly different from regular clothes. Some are delicate and handmade or use unusual fabrics and material. These outfits are tricky! They can need special care. No wonder why in Japan, there’s a dry cleaning service specifically for cosplayers. It’s called Layer Support(“layer” is Japanese slang for “cosplayer”). According to the service’s site, the…

Pokémon Trainers Cosplaying as Pokémon

In the most recent episode of Pokémon XY, Ash dressed up as Snorlax for, pretty much, most of the show. He wasn’t alone. The episode was set against a local festival. All the trainers decided to dress up as Pokémon. [Image: The Pokémon Company | TV Tokyo viaAnicobin] Who the hell wouldn’t want a Snorlax…

Persona 4: Dancing All Night Has Great Music and a Dark Story

There were many things I expected from Persona 4: Dancing All Night: Persona 4 music, the cast dressed up in various costumes. But what I didn’t expect? A plot that fits right in with its acclaimed RPG predecessor. While a music game, Dancing All Night comes with a meaty plot of at least a dozen…