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Armored Core 6: Even the battle tactics of small-fry MTs are designed to reflect each faction’s doctrines
Players of ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON have been noticing how different enemy factions have different approaches to battle strategy, which are reflected even in minor characters.
Is Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP a remaster or a remake? We asked Dragami Games for a more detailed answer
Dragami Games CEO Yoshimi Yasuda gives further details on his statement about Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP being a remaster rather than a remake.
With Japan’s otaku haven Akihabara soon undergoing redevelopment, some fear it may lose its charm
Is Akihabara about to lose its charm? Some argue that the redevelopment of the ‘Electric Town’ will cause it to lose its uniqueness.
Are weird baby names in Japan like Zeus and Hello Kitty really widespread enough to require law amendments?
As so-called “kirakira names” grow into more and more of a controversial topic in Japan, some call for legal regulations for unconventional names, while others don’t see the issue as such a big deal.
Japanese supported employment company has disabled users work as animators for major titles, causing controversy
A supported employment business for disabled persons in Kyoto, Japan has started taking animation production orders, allowing its users to do animation work for popular TV animations. The news has caused mixed reactions among the public, including doubts of exploitation.
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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.