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The Somewhat Confusing Timeline of the Persona 3 and 4 Games

When talking about Persona 3 and 4 and their respective spin-offs and sequels, people always seem confused when the various games take place. And it’s no wonder. While some games show the date constantly, others only give hints as the when they happen. So to help out, I’ve put together the following timeline using the…

World of Warships is removing the Rising Sun flag In its place, Japan’s national flag will appear instead. Previously, the Rising Sun flag’s in-game appearance caused controversy among some players. The flag cannot be used as a clan mark, either. However, players are allowed to use a modded flag for play only on their computers.…

Little Witch Academia 2 Is Truly Magical

You know, I can’t decide whether we live in the best possible timeline because Little Witch Academia exists or if we live in the worst possible timeline since less than an hour and a half total of Little Witch Academia exists. Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade is the kickstarted sequel to 2013’s anime darling…

Big Gundam Statue Coming to Hong Kong

Japan isn’t the only place that gets giant Gundam statues. Hong Kong gets them, too. As the Gundam Global Portal Facebook(via tipster Mox Factor) points out, this summer another big Gundam is coming to Hong Kong’s Times Square. Back in 2013, the area hosted a Gundam display with an RX-78 Gundam squaring off against a…

Showing Off the Psycho-Pass Dominator the Best Way Possible

Anime interface graphics really make everything better. This month, Bandai is re-releasing its replica of the Dominator, the weapon carried by the Public Safety Bureau’s officers in Psycho-Pass. This review is about five minutes long, but it feels like less of an in-depth criticism and more of a way just to show off the piece.…

How Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem Came To Be

The Shin Megami Tensei/Fire Emblem crossover game sounds like something out of a dream, but isvery much a reality. But it almost ended as a dream. Originally the concept of Nintendo director Kaori Ando, Genei Ibun Roku #FE the idea of a crossover between Nintendo and Atlus’ popular franchises was proposed back in 2009. “Our…

This Game Asks What Happens After You Defeat the Last Boss

At the end of the adventure, the hero defeats the evil overlord and saves the world. The End… Or is it? Yuusha Shisu. (勇者死す。English title, Hero Must Die) is a game that looks at just that – the aftermath of the final battle. Announced in this week’s issue of Weekly Famitsu, heading for the PS…

Mobius Final Fantasy Needs More Plot

Mobius Final Fantasy (previously Mevius Final Fantasy) is the latest official Final Fantasy game. It’s a turn-based-with-an-element-of-tactics combat-centric game for iOS and Android platforms. In Mobius Final Fantasy, you play the part of Wal – or whatever you decide to name him – an amnesiac protagonist, tossed into the world of Paramitia. There he is…

Your Complete Summer 2015 Anime Guide

It’s summertime! And you know what that means? New anime—47 of them to be exact. But with so many anime, how do you know which ones to watch? Easy. Read on and see what piques your interest. [*Note: Series ordered by premier date.] Okusama ga Seito Kaichou! Genre: Romantic Comedy, Ecchi Premier Date: July 2,…

Abeno Harukas Osaka, 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!

When a Cat and an Owl Develop a Beautiful Friendship

We’ve seen cats and dogs getting along together just fine. But cats and owls? Welcome to the world of Hukulou Coffee. Located in Osaka, Hukulou Coffee is an owl cafe, serving up cups of hot coffee and oodles of owl cuteness. If that weren’t enough (and I guess it’s not), the resident owl, Fuku-chan, is…

Artist: Kana Nishino | Track: Moshimo Unmei no Hito ga Iru no Nara | Album: Moshimo Unmei no Hito ga Iru no Nara (single) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

New Dragon Quest Looks Like Minecraft

Today, Square Enix announced a new Dragon Quest spin-off title. It’s called Dragon Quest Builders and looks like Minecraft. There’s not much info on the game yet, but according to 4Gamer, you can construct what you like and the game’s genre is a “block-building RPG.” Hrm… The game is slated for a winter release in…

For Frieza, Nipples Change Everything

There’s a good reason why Frieza doesn’t usually have nipples. Make that, two reasons. Previously, Golden Frieza made his debut in the movie Dragon Ball Z: The Resurrection of F. The character’s golden version does not have nipples. See? [Photo: you_ki61] [Photo: GoOvbc] [Photo: coolbeauty123yk] Frieza is nipple-free. At a recent event to mark Dragon…

Japanese Snacks Don’t Get Odder Than This

I love salted salmon. I love chewy candy. But salted salmon chewy candy? Eh… I’ll sit this one out. Japanese snack Puccho is teaming up with the Sanrio salmon character known as Kirimi-chan for a limited edition salmon candy. This is most unusual and is even surprising for Japanese people. [Photo: uma_1222] Typically, Puccho comes…

Japanese Gamers’ Opinions on Xenoblade Chronicles X

Xenoblade Chronicles X is set for release in the West on this December. But here in Japan, the game has already been out for two months. Here’s what Japanese gamers think of the game. Published in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, the results of a reader poll on numerous aspects of the Wii U’s…

Metal Gear Solid V Has Cardboard Box Sledding

If the amusing dogs, pooping horsesandsheep balloons weren’t enough, maybe the game’s cardboard box sledding will be. Kotaku has already spent two hours with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, but now, let’s sit back and watch thirty minutes of the game. The video below is in Japanese, with certain parts sped up on…

Kpop Dance Move Is So Attack on Titan

The Korean pop group Sistar has a smash hit on their hands with “Shake It.” The YouTube video has racked up over five million views. Congrats on that! Ditto for the Attack on Titan comparisons. Wait. What? As folks online in South Korea recently pointed out (via the Entasia Forums), one of the group’s dance…

Artist: LadyBaby | Track: Manjuu | Album: Manjuu/Ultra Lucky (single) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

These One Piece Characters Are Too Damn Big

Not all the One Piece characters are tall. But the ones that are are freakin’ huge. In the image below, which has circulated online in Japan for a while and recently popped up again, we can see a handful of One Piece characters compared to a sumo wrestler, an elephant, a giraffe, and even pole…