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In Real Life

Japanese Porn Is Overdosing On Video Games And Anime

If something exists, then, yes, there is a dirty movie of it. Video games and anime exist, so, yes, there are dirty movies of them. Japan just seems to have more of them.

June 1, 2011
In Real Life

Online Death Threats Lead To Arrest

Aya Hirano rocketed to fame with roles in anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and video games like Eternal Sonata. But in summer 2010, Hirano decided to make the leap from voice actress to TV celebrity, pissing off her rabid fan base in the process.

May 12, 2011
In Real Life

Can You Handle All This Badass Plastic?

Namco Bandai doesn’t only make video games. It’s Bandai arm has toy and game licenses for iconic Japanese institutions like Gundam, Kamen Rider and Ultraman, as well as new favs like One Piece and Haruhi Suzumiya.

May 9, 2011
In Real Life

Lock Up Your Dancing Daughters, Here Comes The Internet

If you’ve spent any time on Japanese video site Nico Nico Douga, you’ve seen them: young girls dancing to cutesy pop music. It’s their chance to live out their adolescent idol fantasies for viewers with adolescent idol fantasies of their own.

May 4, 2011
In Real Life

Racing To Win Over Your Nerd Hearts

Martini. Marlboro. Cigarettes and liquor have traditionally been big motorsports sponsors. But a new breed of sponsors exists, such as Sony’s PlayStation, and even more otaku geared companies are using racing as a vehicle to promote their wares.

April 26, 2011
In Real Life

You’ll Never Guess How Much These Drawings Cost

During the days that followed March’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan, game companies donated money and musicians donated songs. And illustrators? Why, they drew pictures.

January 13, 2011
In Real Life

Masked Avengers Doing Good In Japan

A 40-year-old manga starring a mask-wearing wrestler is inspiring Japan to do good. Only, they are dishing out presents instead of punches. Rwar.

December 8, 2010
In Real Life

For Idols, Even Twitter Following Is Scandalous

Yu Darvish, the half-Japanese half-Iranian pitcher for the Nippon-Ham Fighters, is a popular guy. He’s tall, handsome and a brilliant pitcher. And he’s being followed by Japan’s biggest voice actress.

November 25, 2010
News

Black Rock Shooter Ready To Shoot Up The PSP

Lock and load, because popular original video anime Black Rock Shooter is getting a PSP title.

October 30, 2010
In Real Life

Hello Duck Face

Anime and video game voice actress Aya Hirano continues her move into mainstream Japanese entertainment. Today, she appeared on popular afternoon show Waratte Iitomo! (“It’s OK to Laugh!”). Yes, that’s a big deal!

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