A 27-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly setting up an orgy with prostitutes. Japan’s leading newspaper refers to the suspect as a “manga artist,” a label with which some online disagree. According to one of Japan’s leading newspapers, Asahi.com (via Tokyo Reporter), the suspect, Takeshi Higuchi, allegedly violated Japan’s Anti-Prostitution Law. Asahi reports that…
This video is not new. But damn, it’s cute. Here, we have a cockatiel singing the theme song for the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro. This video is from YouTube user asayasufuraion, and other YouTube users have also uploaded videos with birds singing anime songs. For example, here’s the Ponyo theme from puchipiyo: And…
Artist: Shishamo | Track: Kimi to Natsu Fesu | Album: Shishamo 2 Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
Once again, it’s called Resident Evil: The Real. It’s not real, real, but real enough, I guess! Universal Studios Japan is teaming up for yet another Resident Evil limited-time only attraction. This is the hardly the first time (previous ones here, here, and here). Here is the TV spot. Yes, the actual attraction will probably…
You know, this is kind of like doge meets the evening news. In Japan, 7-Eleven’s banking service, fittingly called Seven Bank, has a series of short ads starring a dog-in-a-suit with the punny name, Shibao Inuyama. The spots might be for a credit card loan, but it kinda reminds me of that serious Japanese news…
A Persona 4-themed music game? Alright, people. Let’s rock out! Update: Stream complete! Check out the nearly four hours at the link below. Persona 4: Dancing All Night Stream Recorded Persona 4: Dancing All Night was released in Japan for the PlayStation Vita on June 25, 2015. It will be released in the US on…
Oh, you thought the story of one of 2013’s best anime was over? Boy, were you wrong. Beyond the Boundary: I’ll Be Here: Future Arc is the second Beyond the Boundary film. But while the first was a recap film, Future Arc continues the story, tying up all the loose ends you probably didn’t even…
As part of an promotional effort, Intel is holding a “personification contest” online in Japan. You know, see which anime style characters be resemble computers that run Intel. Or something. But! This kind of thing isn’t that unusual in Japan. Microsoft, for example, has hadseveral anime style mascot characters. The idea here, though, is that…
For the first time in thirteen years, the most popular children’s characters in Japan are not from that bread-headed superhero show Anpanman. They’re the characters from Yokai Watch According to Asahi.com, Bandai Entertainment revealed the results of its annual poll of adults with children between zero and 12 years old, announcing that Yokai Watch has…
Want to know my dirty little secret? I’ve never played a Fire Emblem game. So let’s fix that by playing some of the newest game in the series, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest Update: The stream is done but if you want to see it, you can click the video below for 3 and a half…
This is Danbo. A cardboard robot. And it’s out to explore the lush beauty in Japan. On 2ch, a recent thread with Danbo photos from late last month show provide a stunning look at Japan’s quieter, more reserved side. The little Danbo figure is hardly new, and there have been Danbo action figure photos for…
Artist: Begin | Track: Shimanchu nu Takara | Album: Begin no Shima Uta: Omoto Takeo 2 Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
There are Pokémon playing cards, so really, why shouldn’t there be Pokémon credit cards? Today, a Pokémon Visa credit card was announced in Japan, along with two pre-paid Visa cards. One of the prepaid cards is limited edition and features Pikachu along with Hoopa from Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. Since…
A recent poll of 359 Japanese adults revealed that 25.9 percent of those polled no longer want a game console. The other 74.1 percent, thankfully, do!
Artist Jack Lee uploaded a time lapse video, showing him working on an Iron Man sketched that’s inspired by Japanese samurai armor. What makes the clip so fascinating is that it also includes what Lee used as reference materials, giving a good insight into his creative process. Below, you can check out the video (via…
Lanterns. Kyoto, Japan. By Heart Full of Tea. 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 South Korean gamer named XBOX∞ is infinitely not happy. Today, he uploaded a post titled, “I got a sledge hammer. Message for Microsoft Korea.” The gamer was upset about the Batman: Arkham Knight Korean localization. Or rather, the lack thereof. “Arkham Knight for PS4 got an official localized release while the Xbox One version…
Artist: Gesu no Kiwami Otome | Track: Romance ga Ariamaru | Album: Romance ga Ariamaru (Single) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
Notice anything? Anything unusual? You know, besides the little girl with three arms. FNN reports that a first grade Japanese text book is being recalled after it was discovered a page in the book featured an illustration of a girl with three hands. One, two… Three! According to the publisher, this is the result of…
Artist: Exile with comedian Takashi Okamura | Track: Choo Choo Train | Album: Exile Entertainment Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
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