Japanese Photo Trend: Pretend Toothaches

It certainly seems like Japan always has a new photo trend. Some of them catch on, while others fizzle out. The latest one to grab people’s attention? Fake cavities. Earlier today, the photo below hit the internet, with Twitter user Okoge writing, “Does everyone have cavities?” The image has since been retweeted over twenty thousand…

We Love Lilly’s Amazingly Terribad Pokémon Art

Pokémon just wouldn’t be Pokémon without a rival to constantly challenge you. Thus, even drawing game Pokémon Art Academy has a rival—a girl named Lilly. But while I thought I was the worst artist in the world, Lilly proved me wrong. Her art is terrible—so terrible, it loops all the way back around to wonderful.…

Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi is working on a new role-playing game. Called Terra Battle, it is slated for smartphones. Details are currently scant, but Sakaguchi reveals more about the game in the upcoming issue of Famitsu.

Japanese Superhero Show Copies Batman’s Gotham City

Kamen Rider Gaim, the latest entry in the long-running Kamen Rider series, is quite interesting. It’s samurai-themed, but uses fruit motifs throughout the show. That no longer raises eyebrows among viewers. A recent map that appeared on the show, however, does. Kamen Rider Gaim takes place in a fiction city called Zawame. On a recent…

Cosplay Porn Outfits Fetching Thousands of Dollars

Yes, cosplay porn is a thing. But some of the costumes are rather well done. And people are willing to pay top dollar, er, yen, for the used outfits. Note: This article contains content some readers might find objectionable. Adult movie company ZIZ Entertainment recently auctioned off several costumes featured in its cosplay-themed pornos Taimanin…

Science! Video Game Violence Makes You More Sensitive

Afterthis thingthe other week here’s some actual science proving actual things. Specifically: “’immoral’ virtual behaviors in a video game can lead to increased moral sensitivity”. This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK You can read thefull abstract (via MCV/Polygon) below but the short version is that scientists across New York, Michigan and Texas universities tested…

Men Dress Up as Dragon Ball Characters, Then Make a Rap Video

Because, really, why the heck not? Obviously, this is more interesting if you understand Japanese, but the refrain is in English, so there’s that. The whole thing is rather charming. These gents are actually comedians whose schtick is that they dress up as Dragon Ball characters. They’ve appeared on television, doing their DB bits (here,…

No Hands, Pants On!

Pants. I don’t like them, but I have to wear them. I’m sure some of you feel the same too. And putting on pants has always been so boring. At least until now! Blowing up online in Taiwan is a new video starring Taiwanese internet sensation Lai Lai Ge. Literally, his online handle is “Come…

Track: Adeltron| Album: Instruments | Artist: The Extremities Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Peter Dinklage Is So Not Done Recording Lines For Destiny

As funny as it was in places, actor Peter Dinklage – who we know can really punch out some great lines – gave a surprisingly terrible performance in the Destiny Alpha. But it’s OK! He’s got plenty of time to make things right. Destiny developers Bungie have provided a FAQ following the game’s alpha, and…

Just so you know, actor Mark Ruffalo – of The Avengers fame – has a favourite Pokémon. And that favourite Pokémon is Squirtle.

Help Me, I’m Getting Excited About Next-Gen Hair

Last year’s FIFA was good, but when I got the game again on Xbox One (I originally reviewed the last-gen version), I was a little disappointed. Aside from 3D crowds, it didn’t seem very next-gen. Maybe a bunch of grass effects and fancy hair can change that. Some of the stuff in this clip is…