You know that otherFinal Fantsy game that was revealed at this year’s E3? It actually sounds pretty damn interesting as its director reveals. World of Final Fantasy has an admittedly adorable trailer, with chibi characters and characters with chibi (“small”) monsters on their heads. But aside from what we already know, the game looks to…
The Yokai Watch anime is coming to North America! It will be broadcasted on Disney XD. And the English-language theme song is different. There’s a reason for that, you know. Often, TV anime get their themes changed, but not always. Keep in mind, I don’t think these changes are always bad. The first English language…
This year’s E3 had a huge surprise for us all: The Final Fantasy VII remake. But this wasn’t the only surprise. Prior to the official unveiling, Final Fantasy VII’s original character designer Tetsuya Nomura had no idea he’d be directing the remake. Square Enix – or rather, Square Enix’s former boss, Yoichi Wada – has…
If bread that looks like, uh, bread isn’t enough for you, how about bread that looks like watermelon? Throughout Asia, melons are very much a summer food. And in Taiwan, you can eat “Watermelon Toast.” According to Pouch, this colorful bread got its start at a Taiwanese establishment called Jimmy’s Bakery. [Photo: vc] Note how…
You like Nippon Ichi Software? What about Japanese horror? How about video games? Well, GOOD NEWS. There’s this. According to Japanese magazine leaks, this is apparently called Yomawari (“Nightwatch” in English). And it’s supposedly headed to the PS Vita this December in October. At the end of the trailer, the voice says, “Big sis, let’s…
Yes, the name “Boruto” is silly. But let that slide for a moment as you watch the first full trailer for the upcoming Boruto movie. Previously, we got a forty-second teaser, but this minute-and-a-half trailer should give you a better idea what to expect when the movie opens this August in Japan. Which is? Being…
A Monk Burning Prayers at Mount Koya. Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. By Oliver Williams. 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!
The first thing I said when Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie ended was “Wow, that actually makes Arise better in retrospect.” When you get down to it, The New Movie is not so much a sequel to Arise as it is the end of Arise. The characters complete their given arcs and the…
There are Super Mario Cafes in Tokyo? Oh yes, but only for a limited time. In honor of Super Mario’s 30th anniversary, Nintendo is teaming up with Tower Record Cafes in Tokyo for a trio of newly-opened Mario-themed cafes. Tokyo resident, Nintendo super fan, and all around good guy Kyle McLainswung by all three (in…
Artist: Candies | Track: Toshishita no Otokonoko | Album: Toshishita no Otokonoko (single) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
Sword Art Online: Lost Song is the newest game based on the hit anime/novel series Sword Art Online. And while it plays better than its predecessors, the plot leaves more than a bit to be desired. When booting up the game for the first time, fans of the series who have not played the previous…
Japanese Twitter user DB Hopelash has been taking stacks of Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, cutting them out with a hobby knife, and making truly amazing shadowboxes. Like so: [Photo: db_hopeslash] [Photo: db_hopeslash] Imagine how patient you need to be. [Photo: db_hopeslash] [Photo: db_hopeslash] [Photo: db_hopeslash] And here is a finished shadowbox. [Photos: db_hopeslash] And when moving: Damn,…
Dear Nintendo: Thank you for taking pity on my poor arrhythmic soul. I love the Rhythm Heaven series of games. The musical mini-games are fantasticand a joy to play. And while I am fantastic at some (and not so much so at others), I can usually at least pass any given song on my first…
Sexy Beach: Premium Resort has fun in the sun, fishing, and frolicking Warning: This article contains content some readers might find objectionable. This is the latest entry in the adults-only Sexy Beach series. These games have been made for years, and they’re not mainstream by any means. They do have their following, and this time,…
Today, the latest trailer for the live-action Attack on Titan movie premiered on Japanese TV. Sure, we get a peek at the Three Dimensional Maneuver Gear and Eren Yeager’s Titan form. But then, things get bad, dumb, and out of character. Here, watch the trailer for yourself. At the beginning, Mikasa says, “The world is…
Artist: Alexandros | Track: Wataridori | Album: Wataridori/Dracula La (single) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
Just when you think Microsoft could do no worse in Japan, the console proves that, yes, it can do even worse. Much worse. After a dismal Japan launch and thenhorrible sales, the latest weekly Xbox One sales for Japan are, simply put, awful. During the week of June 8 to June 14, Microsoft sold a…
It’s that time again! Time for more Super Smash Bros. 4 glitches and bugs. This go round, we have Ryu from Street Fighter. So far, perhaps the most well-known glitch that has been discovered is Ryu’s infinite combo (which, YouTuber Dezmupoints out, you can roll out from). Here are more Super Smash Bros. 4 glitches…
Hatsune Miku in Akihabara. Tokyo, Japan. By RB. 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!
The rice planting season has wrapped up in Japan. Imperial Stormtroopers ensured everything went as planned. [Photo:cinematoday_stf] As noted on Japaaan and Game Over, the children were from a local nursery school in Aomori Prefecture, and they were enlisted for the day to help plant rice for rice paddy art. This is actually a publicity…
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