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April 8, 2019
Dude Trains Like One-Punch Man, Gets Buff
In the anime One-Punch Man, Saitama has a workout routine that includes 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10k-run. Investor Sean Seah tried this for real, and the results were certainly noticeable.
Anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Changed Slightly In China As Not To Offend
When the first episode of anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba recently aired, those who watch it on Bilibili, China’s number one anime streaming service, will see a slightly different version.
Why Some Japanese Dragon Quest Fans Don't Seem Thrilled With The CG Anime Movie
Last week, the debut trailer for a full CG Dragon Quest anime was released. You’d think that all Japanese Dragon Quest fans would be delighted, right? Well, you’d be wrong.
April 5, 2019
Track: Old Town Road [Remix] | Artist: Lil Nas X (feat.
Track: Old Town Road [Remix] | Artist: Lil Nas X (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) | Album: Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) [Remix]
Former Tales Producer Hideo Baba Has Now Left Square Enix
In February 2017, it was announced that former Tales producer Hideo Baba was heading up a new studio at Square Enix called Studio Istolia. Last month, however, Baba and Square Enix parted aways.
Hideo Kojima has a cameo in the upcoming crime series Too Old To Die Young.
Hideo Kojima has a cameo in the upcoming crime series Too Old To Die Young. You can see him (briefly!) in the debut trailer at around the 1:54 mark, swinging a katana. The show debuts this June.
Gabe Newell's Likeness Is Still Selling Underwear In China
Several years ago, someone spotted Gabe Newell’s face on packaging for China’s “Long Dian” underwear. Now in 2019, his likeness is still being used.
April 4, 2019
The Official Translation Of Japan's New Imperial Era Is Also An Erotic Game Song
The Japanese government has announced that the new imperial era is Reiwa (令和). It has several meanings, but the official English translation is “Beautiful Harmony.” It’s also the name of an erotic game theme.
