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Kotaku EastLive-Action Pokémon Done Right
I know if, for some crazy reason, there is ever a live-action Pokémon movie, the Pocket Monsters will probably all be CG. However, that might not be the best choice. In this spot for the latest Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game, a handful of Pocket Monsters come to life thanks to people in Pokémon suits. I…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 6, 2015 -
Kotaku EastDragon Ball Super‘s Intro Makes My Inner Child So Happy
Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Gohan, Goten, and Trunks—they’re all there! My middle-school self is so happy right now, you guys. In the nearly 18 years since Dragon Ball GT went off the air in Japan, there’s been a severe lack off new Dragon Ball on Japanese TV. And while we’ve had several movies and specials since…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 5, 2015 -
Kotaku EastJapan’s Busiest Intersection Recreated with 1,000 Paper People
This stop-motion animation brings Shibuya’s scramble crossing alive at 1/100 scale and made from little paper sculptures. Those are little architectural models, and a total of 1,000 little paper people make their way through the intersection. To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is your…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 3, 2015 -
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Yamada-Kun is a Hilarious Body-Swapping Rom-Com
No joke, despite not being on my five must-watch anime list a few months back, Yamada-kun and the 7 Witches turned out to be my favorite of the season. Yamada-kun and the 7 Witches is the story of Yamada, a friendless juvenile delinquent who one day accidently kisses Shirashi, one of the school’s bookish girls…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 3, 2015 -
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Rhythm Heaven: The Best +: The Kotaku Import Preview
Rhythm Heaven: The Best + does a pretty good job of living up to its name. Rhythm Heaven: The Best + is the newest game in Nintendo’s long-running Rhythm Heaven music game series. But the moment you boot up Rhythm Heaven: The Best +, you’re confronted by a glaring new addition: Unlike the past three…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 3, 2015 -
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Japan, the Xbox One Isn’t Giving Up on You Just Yet
Even if it seems that Japan already has. The Japanese Xbox One launch was an utter disasterand recent console sales have been shockingly bad. No wonder that today in Tokyo, newly minted Microsoft Japan boss Takuya Hirano was asked during in a Q&A whether or not the Xbox One was going to be pulled from…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 2, 2015 -
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In This JRPG, You Customize Your Party Members
Coming to the 3DS is a classic-style JRPG sequel that features mankind’s war to take back the Earth from dragons. Scheduled for release in October is 7th Dragon III – Code:VFD, the fourth game in the 7th Dragon series from Sega. The story is pretty simple: Life was going fine, then dragons showed up and…
By Toshi Nakamura Published July 2, 2015 -
Kotaku EastStar Wars Woodblock Prints Made by Japanese Craftsmen
And yes, the prints are officially licensed by Lucasfilm. Part of a crowdfunding project on Makuake.com, these limited-edition woodblock prints were designed by artist Masami Ishikawa, engraved by master engravers, and handprinted by a master printer. Years of study and craftsmanship go into producing works like these. Fascinating and beautiful. To contact the author of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 2, 2015 -
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Pokémon Helped One Student Get into Japan’s Most Elite University
The University of Tokyo is Japan’s most prestigious school and the highest rated university in Asia. To get in, you will needs smarts. Playing Pokémon, says one student, probably won’t hurt, either. Recently, Japanese TV show Viking! talked to University of Tokyo students, with one graduate student recommending playing Pokémon as a way to get…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 2, 2015 -
Kotaku EastNo Chinese TV, Gundam Is Not a Real Military Weapon
China Central Television is state television, so seeing propaganda isn’t unusual. Seeing a militarized Mobile Suit Gundam flash on the screen is. Yesterday, CCTV show Focus Today reported how Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe “clamors” for war against China, mentioning all the weapons Japan has with the U.S. as well as the secret weapons Abe…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 1, 2015 -
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Japan Is Good at Vine
Lots of countries are good at Vine. It should be no surprise that Japan is one of them. Below, you can see some of the well-known and interesting Japanese Vines from the past year or so, collected via Naver Matome and, well, Vine Top GIF: アハト To contact the author of this post, write to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 1, 2015 -
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Attack on Titan Hot Dogs Remind You of Something Important
Behold, Attack on Hot Dog. As internet buddy @clpearce point out, it’s funny when you realize that none of the Titans have wieners. That’s true! They don’t. Heh. Entabe reports that these hot dogs will go on sale at Aeon Cinemas across Japan to get people ready for the upcoming Attack on Titan live-action movie.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 1, 2015 -
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The GodEater anime, based on the games of the same name, was expected to begin broadcasting in Japan from July 5. The anime’s official site, however, announced today that the first episode is being delayed to the following week to improve the show’s quality.
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 1, 2015 -
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Tokyo Disney Is Officially the Best for Handwashing
Disney fans might disagree which Disney Resort reigns supreme. Everyone has their favorite. But there is one thing we can all agree on: None can surpass Tokyo Disney for handwashing. According to website Conpetti, both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are rolling out special handwashing areas. You might wonder why. Besides the fact that Japanese…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 1, 2015
