Jul 25 2010

Capsule Convention Review: WonFest Summer 2010

The last time I went to WonFest [ワンフェス] was back in the summer of 1995.

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Jul 22 2010

E3 2010: Nintendo 3DS Hands-On

When Nintendo announced that their next portable device was heading towards the realm of 3D, I was quite the skeptic.  Even though I enjoy Nintendo’s games and products, they’ve upset us in the past with grandeurs of 3D in their Virtual Boy console.  What I was greeted with was a very pleasant surprise!

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Jul 22 2010

Girls Dead Monster Starring LiSA 「Day Game」PV + Official Band Score

Published by onigirineko under Anime|Music|PV

Here’s the latest Angel Beat’ Girls Dead Monster music video with LiSA.

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Jul 19 2010

Foods of K-On! Season 2 Episode 1

Published by onigirineko under Anime|Food|K-On!

This series currently puts almost all other anime shows to shame in the area of food art! Another season of K-On!

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Jul 17 2010

K-On! Magic Mugi Eyebrows Radish Box

Published by onigirineko under Anime|Food|Gadgets|K-On!

It looks like even the staff are obsessed with Mugi’s eyebrows. In a recent post on the official K-On! staff blog there’s a new special item in the TBS K-On! Online store.

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Jul 13 2010

Adorable Chun Li Cosplayer

Published by onigirineko under Cosplay|event

What a great photo! I’ve seen a LOT of Chun Li’s over the years but this has got to be cutest picture yet! I happened upon this image when I was visiting Kotaku’s website.

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Jul 12 2010

Wristband Mobile Phone Holder – Good Idea? Bad Idea?

Published by onigirineko under Gadgets|shopping

I’m pretty sure this would be difficult to pull off on the wrist you’re wearing your watch one, but Thanko’s got a new mobile phone holder that fits right up your sleeve…Literally.

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Jul 08 2010

SNSD + Mabinogi Music Video (It’s Fantastic!)

Published by onigirineko under Games|MMOs|Mabinogi|Music|PV

A friend of mine recently pointed out this video and I think it’s brilliant! If only more music videos were combined cute girls and MMO’s together right?!

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Jul 04 2010

1:1000 Scale City Models of Minato-ku, Tokyo and Nagoya

Located in the Roppongi Hills (六本木ヒルズ) Mori Tower, a 1:1000 scale model of Minato-ku, Tokyo (東京) has been on display for several years, but now there’s an exquisite model of central Nagoya (名古屋市), a permanent exhibit at Nagoya Urban Institute (Kanayama-cho, Naka-ku, Nagoya).

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Jun 29 2010

Strike Witches 2 Previews, Trailers, Website Update

Published by onigirineko under Anime|News|PV|Strike Witches

Here’s 3 preview videos for the upcoming Strike Witches 2 (ストライクウィッチーズ 2) anime series. The new series beginson July 7th!

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Jun 29 2010

K-On! Gelaskins for iPad

Published by onigirineko under Anime|Gadgets|K-On!|News

If you’re a K-On fan and you’ve got an iPad, check out this new “GelaSkin” by Brain Police!
This particular skin will be released on July 4th.
Who wants a plain looking iPad?

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Jun 23 2010

Cat Shit One Anime to Premiere on YouTube

Published by onigirineko under Anime|Manga|News|PV

Based off the manga series with the same title, Cat Shit One, (renamed Apocalypse Meow for the US market),  the computer generated anime series will will post their first episode free on YouTube on July 17, 2010 on the IDA Entertainment Channel.

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Jun 22 2010

E3 2010: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Hands-On

Published by GameOrDie under DS Lite|DSi|Games|News|event

You might want to start setting aside some time off for this game.

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Jun 17 2010

E3 2010: Nintendo 3DS Pictures and PV

Published by GameOrDie under DS Lite|DSi|Games|event

Here are some closeup shots of the new portable device in a nice teal color!

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Jun 17 2010

E3 2010: Ghost Trick Will Have You Shifting Souls

Published by GameOrDie under DS Lite|DSi|Games|News|event

What better way to start a game than when you’re already dead?

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Jun 16 2010

Spring 2010 Lucky Star Shrine Summary Video

Here’s a video made of the wish messages collected at the Lucky Star (らき☆すた) shrine (Washinomiya Shrine (鷲宮神社)) for the Spring 2010.

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Jun 15 2010

Japanese Noted Foods – A Interesting Website for Foodies

Published by onigirineko under Food|Travel

If you’re interested in regional Japanese food specialties, check out the Japanese Noted Foods website.

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Jun 15 2010

Moments before E3…

Portable devices…check. Laptop…check. Pen and paper…check. Camera…check. E3 pass…check and double-check. Looks like I’m good and ready to report!

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Jun 14 2010

Mitsudomoe Anime Preview

Published by onigirineko under Anime|Manga|PV

The official Mitsudomoe (みつどもえ) anime website has added a lot of content recently in preparation for it’s launch on July.

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Jun 14 2010

K-On! Live After School PSP Game From Sega

Published by onigirineko under Anime|Games|K-On!|PSP

It was just a matter of time before we saw a K-On video game and now we have Sega to thank for it. Coming out later this year for the Sony PSP, K-On!

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Jun 09 2010

Shinryaku! Ika Musume Official Anime Website Opens

Published by onigirineko under Anime|Manga

The official anime website for Squid Daughter (Shinryaku! Ika Musume, 侵略!イカ娘) has been launched.

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Jun 09 2010

Another Century’s Episode : R Trailer for PS3

Published by onigirineko under Games|PS3|PV

The latest trailer for the upcoming PS3 game is wonderful but how much of that will be actual gameplay? Cut scenes are nice but string them together and it’s just a short DVD.

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Jun 08 2010

Phantom – PHANTOM OF INFERNO PV for Xbox 360

Published by onigirineko under Anime|Games|News|PV|Xbox

If you like the Phantom anime series you’re probably following the Xbox 360 games because they are designed to compliment the anime storyline.

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Jun 08 2010

E3 2010 Insider, v2.0

Published by GameOrDie under Games|News|event

Another year, another E3 convention.  And another chance to get your questions in!

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Jun 07 2010

Tohato Ramune Flavored Caramel Corn Snack

Published by onigirineko under Food|News

On June 14th, the popular Japanese snack Tohato Caramel Corn will release a Ramune soda flavored version in a colorful light blue bag.

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Jun 06 2010

Rice Cooker USB Computer Speakers

Published by onigirineko under Food|Gadgets|News

Rice cookers are a part of everyday life in most of Asia, but now having a rice cooker sitting by your computer isn’t such a strange sight thanks to Thanko.

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Jun 05 2010

Illusion of the Year Japan Winner Video

Published by onigirineko under News|PV|crafts|papercrafts

Escher would be proud! Optical illusions are always interesting and here’s a neat video of the 3D illusion that won the 2010 Illusion of the Year award for Japan.

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Jun 04 2010

EVA Body Mineral Water Bottles

Nowadays everyone is more aware of water bottles, from what petroleum products they’re made of, to the specific designs that help to make them more “crushable” or “grip-able” for those on the go.

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Jun 03 2010

Lawson’s Doremon Anniversary Campaign

Published by onigirineko under Anime|Food|News

Begun on June 1st, Lawson stores across Japan are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Japan’s beloved Doremon with a special food and toy campaign.

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Jun 02 2010

GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class Slapstick Wonderland PSP Game PV

Published by onigirineko under Games|PSP|PV

Here’s a PV for the upcoming Geijutsuka Art Design Class (GA-芸術科アートデザインクラス-) Slapstick WONDER LAND PSP game scheduled for release on July 29, 2010.

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