Brian Ashcraft's Blog, page 5
April 15, 2019
Anime Pokémon Compared With The New CG Movie Version
Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution is the first full-CG animated Pokémon feature film. We’ve already seen how the computer graphic versions of the classic trainers looked. Let’s now see how scenes from the anime stack up.
Drinkable Rice Balls Sure Look Nasty
Onigiri is usually translated as “rice ball,” because the food is often shaped like, well, a ball of rice. For centuries, the triangular onigiri has been a meal that one eats. Until now.
April 12, 2019
Back In The Day, Japanese Gaming Magazine Showed Link As A Girl
In 1986, Japanese magazine Shonen Captain did an article on the newly released Legend of Zelda. Instead of depicting Link as a boy, the article shows the character as a girl.
University Professor Compared To Final Fantasy Character
Professor Hiroaki Miyata recently appeared on NHK show Close Up. He’s not only on the medical school faculty of the prestigious Keio University, he also looks like a Final Fantasy character.
Virtual Girl Might Be Responsible For Cup Noodle Demand
Yesterday, instant noodle maker Nissin announced it was temporarily halting sales of its miso-flavored Cup Noodle.
April 11, 2019
Want to cosplay as Saitama from One-Punch Man?
Want to cosplay as Saitama from One-Punch Man? But don’t have a costume? And don’t want to shave your head? This August in Japan, a one-size-fits-all Saitama costume is going on sale in Japan for 13,500 yen ($121).
