The new flick Pokémon: I Choose You! ditches Brock and Misty, but there’s something that might be even more surprising. (Warning: this article has spoilers!) Up until now, Ash’s Pikachu has communicated by saying variations of “pika” and “Pikachu.” Last year, Pikachu voice actresses Ikue Otani recalled how she was teased because others thought voicing…
For those who need a break or a place to wait while your significant other shops, there are these. As pointed out by The Paper (via Shanghaiist), the booths were installed in Shanghai’s Global Harbor Mall for a one-month test period. For those who don’t want to game, they can watch TV. These “private lounges”…
In Fullmetal Alchemist, the characters Edward Elric, Riza Hawkeye and Winry Rockbell all have blond hair. But in the upcoming live-action film, only two of them do. Winry, instead, has brown. Here’s how Winry’s locks compare. And how it looks in the movie: Some fans seem baffled. Why only change one of the characters with…
In The City. Nagoya, Japan. By Ben Lo. 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!
It’s called “Animegane” and claims to be the first anime-themed eyewear specialty store in the world. “Animegane” is a combination of “anime” and “megane” (glasses), and it accurately sums up what this establishment is all about. But these glasses aren’t just for looks. According to IT Media, Animegane can make different kinds of lenses for…
This is a full-scale build of the Monster Hunter Aquamatic “Longshot” sniper rifle. Twitter user Killer 927 posted photos of this recreation, which was made with foam board, PVC pipe, and wood. Here is the trigger mechanism. It sure is long. The finishing touches and paint job sell the thing. *applause* Kotaku East is your…
The official Japanese site for the smaller-sized New Nintendo 3DS clearly states that production of the handheld is over. The text in the little box reads 生産終了 (seisan shuuryou) or “production ended.” This does not only pertain to the pictured model. If you click on the Line Up (ラインナップ) tab, it states すべて生産終了しました (subete seisan…
The Pokémon anime debuted in Japan back in 1997, following the adventures of ten-year-old Ash, Pikachu, and their friends. That was nearly twenty years ago. Ash might still be 10, but he sure has changed. Note: This article was originally published on February 8, 2016. It has since been updated. That shouldn’t come as a…
An Xbox One S Minecraft bundle is coming to Japan. On July 12, the 500GB model will packaged in a special box. Minecraft has a strong following in Japan, so perhaps this will move a few consoles for Microsoft?
Because there’s nothing that reminds people of fried chicken more than a slick new smartphone. (And yes, this is real.) To celebrate 30 years of KFC in China, Huawei is releasing a Kentucky Fried Chicken phone. According to Tech Sina and NetEase, it will be available with 16GB or 32GB of memory. The phone is…
Last week, McDonald’s Japan asked folks to guess which Pokémon-themed McFlurry it was releasing, such as a habanero Charmander McFlurry or a broccoli Bulbasaur one. The correct answer was a chocolate banana Pikachu treat. According to Entabe, the Pikachu McFlurry goes on sale July 14 in Japan, with a chocolatey banana flavor that is supposed…
Osorezan. Aomori, Japan. By JR. 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!
This is K Pro. It recently opened in Hangzhou, China, and it’s the first KFC salad spin-off restaurant of its kind. According to That’s Mag, it serves fresh smoked salmon, shrimp, salads, and sandwiches with grilled, not fried, chicken. Via Sohu and WX Wenku, here is a look inside. (You can see more here and…
While this isn’t the only VR Dragon Ball set up that’s recently appeared in Japan, it does look more elaborate. Namco Bandai’s new VR arcade in Shinjuku has Evangelion and Mario Kart games as well as a Dragon Ball one. Here’s an in depth look at that in action: It’s in Japanese, but you should…
The upcoming Pokémon movie is a re-telling of the Indigo League stories, with two glaring omissions. Warning: This article has spoilers. Namely, the absence of Brock and Misty, who were two of Ash’s first cohorts in original anime. Both might be Ash’s most well-known friends, with Misty even appearing in the first episode I Choose…
With upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game Dragon Quest X coming to the Nintendo Switch this September in Japan, peripheral makers are readying Switch friendly keyboards. This Cyber Gadget one is something else. No idea if it’s actually any good, but it certainly does bring back memories of this Game Cube keyboard controller. The keyboard…
Sunset. Boracay, Philippines. By Martin Tan. 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!
It’s summer. It’s hot. Who the hell wants to go outside? Let’s stay inside and watch some anime. Below are the summer season’s shows. Which ones are you watching? Action Heroine Cheer Fruits Studio: Diomedéa Genre: Action, School, Slice of Life Premiere Date: July 6 Where to Watch: Currently Not Available What It’s About in…
There’s going to be a live-action Bleach movie, and just as the on-set photos showed, it will feature vaguely orange hair and a ridiculously large sword. It’s Bleach, so what do you expect? As previously reported, Bleach creator Tite Kubo wrote that he was worried about the character’s hair, but the color chosen for actor…
Animation Studio Artland Inc. has closed. The studio did the TV anime version of Senran Kagura and most recently did the spring 2017 series Seven Mortal Sins. According to website Teikoku Databank, the studio is 298 million yen ($2.62 million) in debt. The studio shut down on June 30. July 7 6:42am Update: Website TSR…
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