U-NEXT acquires the GoHands studio
Anime GoHands acquired by U-NEXT: The animation studio was purchased by the popular platform The company behind Japan’s largest streaming…
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Mido Fishing Minigames in Open-World Games: A Necessary Catch or Just Gacha Bait? Japanese Players Weigh In
Many JRPGs feature a fishing simulator as one of their minigames. While this isn’t exclusive to Japanese-made games, large bodies…
Sasuke The Secret Behind Dragon Quests Iconic Weakest Weapon: Famicoms Kanji Limit, Revealed by Yuji Horii
First introduced in Dragon Quest II, the humble Cypress Stick is recognized as a recurring weapon in the series and…
FuRyu JRPG Studio Tackles Its a FuRyu Game Critique, Vows to Elevate Gameplay Standards
Japanese game studio FuRyu, celebrated for its anime-inspired JRPGs such as The Caligula Effect and the CRY series, has recently…
Kana Hanazawas Unforgettable Audition: She Ate Her Script for Book Girl!
On the May 24 installment of TBS Network’s Weekly Sanma and Matsuko, renowned Japanese voice actress Kana Hanazawa shared the…
Ikaruga Creators 12-Year Dream Crumbles: Ubusuna Shooter Project Cancelled
Studio M2, recognized for its work in porting and emulating Japanese retro classics to modern consoles, has revealed the cancellation…
Ikaruga Creators 12-Year Dream Shattered: Ubusuna Shooter Project Cancelled
Studio M2, recognized for bringing Japanese retro classics to modern consoles through porting and emulation, has revealed the cancellation of…
False Alice Roars Back to Life: 3-Year Hiatus Ends with Fresh Content for Fans
In an announcement that sounds almost like a misstep, the creators behind Visual Arts’ dark fantasy mobile game The False…
FuRyu JRPG Studio Tackles Its a FuRyu Game Critique, Vows to Elevate Gameplay Standards
Japanese game developer FuRyu, celebrated for its anime-styled JRPGs such as The Caligula Effect and the CRY series, has recently…
Its a generic voice: The outrageous defense of TikTok after the lawsuit by actor Kenjiro Tsuda
Culture Otaku “It’s a generic voice”: The outrageous defense of TikTok after actor Kenjiro Tsuda’s lawsuit The video giant tried…