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Japanese adult visual novel game stuns community by revealing 400.000+ copies sold worldwide
The Japanese romance VN developer Yuzusoft revealed that their title Senren * Banka has sold over 400,000 copies worldwide, surprising the community. The title is often referred to as a “god-tier” game.
Use of “AI actress” in Japanese commercial causes controversy amidst ongoing international strikes in the industry
A Japanese tea company’s commercial featuring an AI actress sparks discussion about the ethics of using AI as opposed to human talent. Online users and industry professionals evaluate the pros and cons.
Nintendo Switch slapping game reveals “brass knuckle” Joy-con attachments
The developers of “the slapping game” Rose and Camellia have revealed a rather unique piece of gaming merch – a set of brass knuckle attachments for the Joy-Con.
Japan’s first “dictionary of otaku terminology” defines words such as “omegaverse,” met with mixed reactions
A major Japanese publisher announced the release of a comprehensive dictionary of otaku and geek terminology, covering topics such as “common otaku terminology,” K-pop stan terminology, yaoi, Pokémon terminology and similar.
According to survey, nearly 40% of Japanese school kids still wear masks throughout their entire school day, and the main reason isn’t Covid
Nearly 40% of Japanese elementary and middle school students wear face masks throughout the school day. What motivates Japanese youth to continue to wear masks, even when they are no longer mandatory?
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Yaranaika meme’s source manga Kuso Miso Technique banned in Japan by Amazon
Kuso Miso Technique, the manga that inspired the immortal Yaranaika meme and recently crowdfunded an OVA adaptation, has been banned from Amazon in Japan.
Indie games
Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
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Nintendo has always communicated through its products, without explaining itself much – Shigeru Miyamoto gives insights into new museum
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the philosophy behind the new Nintendo Museum and how his signature unintentionally became one of the exhibits.