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The Studio Ghibli Theme Park Is Due To Open In 2022

Posted By: Steve Bennetton: July 29, 2020In: Anime, Events, Movies, Netflix, News, StreamingTags: japan, StudioGhibliNo Comments

Something you may not know about me, is I’m quite a fan of Studio Ghibli. Despite not having seen all the movies yet (I’m working on it), I’ve been to the Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo and have an extensive tattoo sleeve on my arm that features Totoro, and Cat Bus. It seems I’m not the only fan […] Read more

Real Life Mii Plaza Kirby Hat Comes to Japan

Posted By: Matt Eschbachon: January 02, 2016In: Nerd Gear, News, Sales, Toys/CollectiblesTags: japan, kirbyNo Comments

Ever seen those Pikachu and Charizard caps they have on the shelves in places like Hot Topic and Spencers? Kirby is about to join the lineup of game character headwear in a cozy fluffy hat. This hat is designed after the Kirby hat available for players to put on their Miis in the 3DS Mii […] Read more

USA and Japan to Square-Off in Giant Robot Battle

Posted By: Sean Coccaon: July 09, 2015In: Tags: japan, megabots, Robots, USA1 Comment

In a series of events that can honestly be filed under the heading of “Why the hell not?” and “This is so awesome,” American robotics company MegaBots Inc. has issued a challenge to Suidobashi Heavy Industries, its Japanese counterpart, and of course the challenge is as epic as the behemoths these companies produce (and I don’t use […] Read more

Monster Hunter Stories Coming to Nintendo 3DS

Posted By: Ruben Sousaon: April 12, 2015In: 3DS, Coming Soon, Gaming, News, Trailers/VideosTags: 3DS, capcom, comingsoon, japan, MonsterHunterStoriesNo Comments

Capcom recently surprised everyone by announcing a new Monster Hunter game with a complete graphical makeover, leaving the design of old Monster Hunter games for a new cell-shaded look. A teaser trailer was released showing a young hunter gathering an egg with a redesigned Felyne companion, only to be chased by a Tigrex. We are able […] Read more