Thursday, 2003.07.31 @ 7:28pm
Popotan Episode 3
Mii decides to become a mahou shoujo. She befriends a sick girl and cures her (with the help of Ai, Mai, and Unagi, unknowningly to Mii). Meanwhile Mare goes on an eating binge back at the mansion. This was definitely one for the Mii/Momoi fans. You even get to see her with her hair down! Looks much better that way to me. I was gonna post a shot of it...but I just like Ai better.
Thursday, 2003.07.31 @ 2:16pm
The new Galaxy Angel PC game's official site is now open. From: MOON PHASE
It still has the ugly ass non-anime character designs! Bleargh!
Thursday, 2003.07.31 @ 2:09pm
The main cast for the Sailormoon live action show. It starts October 4th. From: MOON PHASE
Thursday, 2003.07.31 @ 3:49am
I suppose I'll start posting pics with comments like I used to, at least until I fill up my measly five megs of space.
And I forgot to mention this earlier: King Records is releasing all of Azumanga Daioh on DVD again. This time it's going to be in six seperate volumes. The first volume came out the 24th. They better not include stuff the original releases didn't have! My wallet took enough beatings the first time around.
Ikkitousen Episode 1
A show with this much fanservicey action but no nudity should be aired at 2:30am not 11:30am! So it can have nudity! Maybe they'll let their guard down in an OVA like G-on Riders did. Anyways, I like Hakufu! She reminds me of a female Gokuu, that's really hot. I like Shimei too! Not so much her chara design, but her wonderful personality. And then there's Mama-san~ She's kinda old, but still hot, and wears glasses~ She's also voiced by Kikuko so that multiplies her hotness by like five. Already this show has three kickin' chicks, so I'll keep watching. However, I don't much care for the whole magical powers deal with the Blue Seed looking emblem things. And the OP and ED songs suck. I hate Move - they need to go far far away.
Wednesday, 2003.07.30 @ 5:03am
Famitsu has released some info and a screenshot of Metal Slug Advance. The game will have cards you can collect throughout (called Metal Slug Cards, 100 total) that will change your character's status. There will be different paths within the stages like past games, and there are two selectable characters who are both new to the series: Walter and Taira (the romaji is TAIRA; it could end up being Tyra).
Tuesday, 2003.07.29 @ 2:19pm
The official site for Cave's new shooter ESPGALUDA is now open. From: Namae no Nai Heya
Tuesday, 2003.07.29 @ 2:02pm
Sony has released the PSP's specs. From: Famitsu
It's going to have six buttons like the sufami pad, except with an added analog stick. I likes it already.
Monday, 2003.07.28 @ 5:43pm
Binzume Yousei (Bottle Fairy) is being made into an anime this fall! Pedo Zepy should be pleased. Here's the seiyuu listing:
Kururu: Nana Mizuki
Sarara: Yui Horie
Chiriri: Kaori Nazuka
Hororo: Ai Nonaka
Tama-chan: Haruko Momoi
Sensei-san: Kishou Taniyama
I hope Nana does the OP and ED...
From: MOON PHASE
Sunday, 2003.07.27 @ 6:14pm
The Yotsubato section has been updated.
Saturday, 2003.07.26 @ 3:51am
Atlus posted a couple screenshots of River City Ransom EX and Double Dragon Advance yesterday. I hate to say it, but they don't look too hot.
Friday, 2003.07.25 @ 9:34pm
Man, there hasn't been much interesting news these past few days. The SSZero location test is doing its thing, and it's looking...ok. But other than that - nothing.
I agree with Zepy that the Popotan OP is excellent, but unlike him I am totally digging the actual show too. It's very peaceful and relaxing to watch, sort of like To Heart or Kokoro Toshokan, but with more fanservice. Episode 2 was very nice, and had KONAMI! She doesn't have glasses, but she's totally better than anyone else on the show (sorry Ai). Plus she was supremely voiced by one of the best, Tomoko Kawakami. Click her name to go to her radio show website.
Tuesday, 2003.07.22 @ 1:15am
Onegai Twins 2 was great. This show is like watching a rainbow for 23 minutes. I love you Tsubaki~
Monday, 2003.07.21 @ 1:26pm
That was quick. Neo Geo Land Esaka is having a location test for Samurai Spirits Zero from July 25th ~ 27th.
Sunday, 2003.07.20 @ 11:30pm
Damn, forgot to mention that the Castlevania ~Lament of Innocence~ official website is now open.
Saturday, 2003.07.19 @ 11:23pm
The first volume of Yotsubato! comes out August 27th. It'll contain episodes (chapters) 1-7. Yay.
Thursday, 2003.07.18 @ 4:28pm
Official pages for Xenosaga Episode II and Xenosaga Episode I Reloaded are now open.
Yuki Kajiura is doing the music for Episode II. Interesting.
Thursday, 2003.07.18 @ 4:00pm
The official page for the Gunslinger Girl anime is now open. I've been trying to read the manga since it's in the same book as Yotsubato, but it just doesn't hold my interest. I think it's the chara designs...
Here's the seiyuu list:
Yuuka Nanri as Henrietta
Kanako Mitsuhashi as Rico
Eri Sendai as Triela
Ami Koshimizu as Claes
Hitomi Terakado as Angelica
Thursday, 2003.07.17 @ 7:35pm
Popotan is good! Very good! And the hottest chick is once again wearing glasses!
Thursday, 2003.07.17 @ 11:03am
A new Samurai Spirits! It's called Samurai Spirits Zero! It's 2D! It's a fighter! It's published by SNK Playmore! But developed by Yuki Enterprise... Detailed info will appear in the September issue of Arcadia which comes out July 30th. From: Namae no Nai Heya
Wednesday, 2003.07.16 @ 9:17pm
Onegai Twins is cute - definitely keeping in track with this one. Maiku is already ten times cooler than Kei ever was, and the girls - though generic - are very easy on the eye. Tsubaki is of course the best new girl. Meganekko forever!
Be sure to check out the Jasc man's (more detailed) thoughts on it too!
Wednesday, 2003.07.16 @ 6:54pm
For every Viewtiful Joe, there's a Rockman X7. And that's all I'll say about THAT. Well, I'll say more later, but either way I was thoroughly disappointed.
Monday, 2003.07.14 @ 7:32pm
Japandonland! I love this stuff.
Monday, 2003.07.14 @ 3:55pm
In celebration of the Famicom's 20 year anniversary, Nintendo is running a prize campaign where 1000 lucky dudes will get a special Famicom influenced Game Boy Advance SP. To enter the campaign you must send in an entry form that will come packaged with six upcoming games. The games are: Tales of Phantasia (GBA), Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (GC), Tales of Symphonia (GC), Shinyaku Seiken Densetsu (GBA), Mario Golf Family Tour (GC), and Densetsu no Stafi 2 (GBA). You don't have to buy all six games; only one form is required. Entry deadline is September 30th.
Not what I was expecting, but cool nonetheless.
Saturday, 2003.07.12 @ 2:43am
Nintendo is giving another game another limited edition Gamecube package. This time it's Namco's Tales of Symphonia. Called the Tales of Symphonia + Enjoy Plus Pack ~Symphonic Green Edition~, the package includes a special "symphonic green" Gamecube console (with special illustrated lid), a GameBoy Player of the same color, a memory card 59, and of course the actual ToS game. Sale commences August 29th. The price: 28,000 yen. From: Namae no Nai Heya
Does this game really deserve a limited edition Gamecube? It doesn't look too hot so far, but... *crosses fingers*
Thursday, 2003.07.10 @ 3:34pm
Capcom renewed their Rockman X7 web site; lots of new stuff added. The eight mavericks finally get names (rough translation/romaji/what they are):
Soldier Stonekong / Sorujaa Sutonkongu / Gorilla
Snipe Ariquick / Sunaipu Arikuikku / Anteater
Flame Hyenard / Fureimu Haienaado / Hyena
Hellride Inobusky / Heruraido Inobusukii / Warthog
Vanishing Gargarun / Vanishingu Garugarun / Kangaroo
Wind Karasting / Uindo Karasutingu / Crow
Tornado Debonion / Toruneedo Debonion / Onion (!?)
Splash Wofly / Supurashu Uofurai / Flying Fish
The game still looks like crap. But I hope to eat my words.
Wednesday, 2003.07.09 @ 8:22pm
What!? Ah, the memories...
Monday, 2003.07.07 @ 10:01pm
Sister Princess never looked so good.
Monday, 2003.07.07 @ 5:01pm
I managed to watch the first episodes of three new anime yesterday: D.C., Takahashi Rumiko Gekijou, and Sumebamiyako no Cosmos-sou ~Suttoko Taihen Dokkoidaa~.
How can a hentai game turned anime like D.C. with such a cliché story get an awesome cast like this!? It makes no sense! You got Yui Horie, Yukari Tamura, Yuki Matsuoka, Sakura Nogawa, Naoko Matsui, and even Haruko Momoi in this thing! And you're forced to hear them spout out lines that any Japanese PC gamer has heard or read over a gazillion times. I think the producers knew how crappy the show would be and hired as many popular seiyuu as they could to make people watch. Unfortunately the technique has worked on me! Blah!
If they get Miharu to hug a couple girls every week though, then all is forgiven.
I don't have much to say about Takahashi Rumiko Gekijou. It's a nice, family oriented show and was fun to watch, so I think I'll continue with it.
Cosmos-sou was awesome. This is totally on my top priority anime list(along with Air Master, yeah that's right, Air Master). I'm big on super hero stuff, especially live action super hero stuff, and this played out just like one of those, except with the quirks of anime. I love how all the characters, friend and foe, live together in the same apartment complex. It's going to make for some interesting situations (hopefully)!
Monday, 2003.07.07 @ 4:47pm
R.O.D. THE TV will begin airing September 1st on the Sky Perfect! PPV channel. The main cast has also been revealed:
Chiwa Saitou as Anita
(Kokoro/Kokoro Toshokan, Ayame/Wandaba Style)
Hiromi Hirota as Maggie
(voiced tiny parts in many various anime, this has to be a big break for her)
Shouko Kikuchi as Michelle
(in the same boat as Hirota, though a little more established)
Satsuki Yukino as Nenene Sumirekawa
(Kaname/FMP, Tina/Ai Yori Aoshi, Mutsumi/Love Hina, many more)
From: Reinbo actress
Monday, 2003.07.07 @ 3:22pm
I should of posted this a long time ago, but if any of you out there are fans of video game music, be sure to check out Saitama Saishuuheki. They're a "band" in Japan consisting of two brothers who make remixes of their favorite game tunes (not anymore though, they stopped a month ago *sniff*). Their page has tons of full mp3s up for download. Most of it is of the hard rock/metal type (think Guilty Gear) but it's all really nice.
Monday, 2003.07.07 @ 3:12pm
Metal Slug Advance title logo courtesy of Sugoi. Hopefully we'll get some info on the game this week as well...
Thursday, 2003.07.04 @ 9:19pm
I watched the first episode of Divergence Eve yesterday. I was really looking forward to this show at first because of Toshinari Yamashita's hot chicks, but it ended up being a little too sci-fi for my tastes. However, I think I like the characters and voice actors enough to keep on watching.
The highlight of the show was definitely the ending song, "Pump up!" Great song! With a sekushii animation to go along with it. This is Nao Nagasawa's debut CD single. She played Nanami Nono (Hurricane Blue) on last years super sentai show Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger. Go Nao!
Thursday, 2003.07.04 @ 6:32pm
I'm not very big on Dragon Quest, which is why I didn't talk about this sooner, but there's a standalone game based on DQ coming out called Kenshin Dragon Quest: Yomigaerishi Densetsu no Ken. In the game you use a real plastic sword to interact with (kill) things on screen. If you're interested, fenegi at Video-fenky has written up some nice, detailed information on it in his July 3rd entry.
Thursday, 2003.07.04 @ 5:21pm
Konami will officially open the Castlevania ~Lament of Innocence~ (though still subtitle-less in Japan) web site on July 17th. In the meantime, they've put up a temporary site for it. From: Namae no Nai Heya
Thursday, 2003.07.03 @ 5:36pm
Someone just posted this link in irc:
http://bbs.sina.com.tw/usr/372/372_12899360.jpg
Sorry if it's old news to you, but it's new to me! Words cannot express how wacky Japan is. And it makes me proud I was born there, I think...
Thursday, 2003.07.03 @ 4:16pm
Starchild put a page up for Yui Horie's 3rd original album, entitled "sky." It comes out July 24th. From: MOON PHASE
Here's hoping it's better than Kuro Neko to Gekkikyuu wo Meguru Bouken...
Thursday, 2003.07.03 @ 3:50pm
Famitsu reports that Drag-On Dragoon is coming out September 11th. They also mention the game is only published by Square-Enix and is actually developed by a combination of the teams that did Ace Combat and Ridge Racer among others. Interesting...
Thursday, 2003.07.03 @ 3:37pm
Metal Slug Advance gets a release date--September 26th. Now where's some info on the actual game! From: Namae no Nai Heya
Oh, and that 2001 game comes out for PS2 on September 18th, but nobody cares cause it sucks.
Thursday, 2003.07.03 @ 3:16pm
Cave's put up a section for their new game ESPGALUDA. The section indicates that the game takes place five years after ESPRADE, but other than that it only outlines the prize campaign they got going on for it. From: Namae no Nai Heya
Thursday, 2003.07.03 @ 2:02am
Mmmmmmm, yeah if you wanna cosplay, do it right. More pics can be found on the main page (in the July 1st entry). I really hope that's a girl in there. :o
Thursday, 2003.07.03 @ 1:43am
Uh oh, the PowerGlove returns...for the PC! But now it's called the P5 GLOVE. Just looking at one of the pics of it in "action" brings back fond memories of ridiculing my friend when he discovered how the PowerGlove worked nothing like advertised. This same guy bought a U-FORCE too. What a shmuck. And I hope he's reading! ;P
It's actually been out in America for a while it seems. I had no idea. Or maybe I did...
Wednesday, 2003.07.02 @ 3:58pm
Konami is re-releasing Policenauts for PS1 come August 7th for 1,800yen. From: Namae no Nai Heya
If you enjoyed Snatcher and never played Policenauts, you owe it to yourself to do so, especially with such a slick price tag.
Wednesday, 2003.07.02 @ 3:58pm
Sammy has an official page now for it's Metal Sluggish arcade shooter, Dolphin Blue. From: Namae no Nai Heya
You'd think they'd make the screenshots a little bigger...
Wednesday, 2003.07.02 @ 3:37pm
Falcom's Y's VI ~The Ark of Napishtim~ official web site is now open! And it looks like the first 60 thousand copies of the game will come with Y's Daizenshuu, a compilation of Y's I-V!
Wednesday, 2003.07.02 @ 3:28pm
The Onegai Twins page has added a promotion video for download. From: MOON PHASE
Tuesday, 2003.07.01 @ 5:11pm
Yuki Kajiura's official homepage opened today. Her first real album FICTION comes out August 6th in Japan. From: MOON PHASE
Tuesday, 2003.07.01 @ 4:59pm
Y's VI ~The Ark of Napishtim~ is scheduled to release on September 27th. Expect some official information about the game on Falcom's site in the near future. From: 4Gamer.net
Tuesday, 2003.07.01 @ 4:34pm
Christian Slater is set to play Edward Carnby in the upcoming Alone in the Dark movie... From: QUITER
I don't really see Slater playing a Carnby type. But if the movie is going to be like a super modern remake, then I guess it'll work.
Tuesday, 2003.07.01 @ 4:23pm
Rockman and Kunio cell phone games! From: Namae no Nai Heya
Tuesday, 2003.07.01 @ 4:15pm
The official site for Psyvariar2 THE INTENTION OF FABRICATION (wacky!) is now open. From: Namae no Nai Heya
According to the site the game is using NAOMI. Maybe we'll see it on Dreamcast instead of PS2 this time? :)
Tuesday, 2003.07.01 @ 3:59pm
I don't really care for diginovel games, but it looks like NEC is porting Sentimental Graffiti ~Yakusoku~ (PlayStation) to Dreamcast this September. From: Namae no Nai Heya
I love the original Sentimental Graffiti like crazy, but Yakusoku was pretty boring. Why they would port it all of a sudden is beyond me.