Rathalos Makes It To The Guinness Book Of World Records

monster hunterThe latest entry in the pages of the Guinness Book of World Records comes from a gigantic, 20-meter silver, dragon-like creature.

Capcom, together with Universal Studios Japan, has come up with an enormous animatronic statue of the Rathalos, a creature from the immensely popular video game Monster Hunter (モンスターハンター). The animatronic Rethalos is as real as it could be: it shoots smoke, moves and roars. This partnership between Capcom and Universal Studios Japan is aimed at giving visitors a real Monster Hunter experience. Keep Reading

Pikachu Meets Up With Ronald McDonald To Promote Pokemon Happy Set Toys

pokemon x mcdonalds 2Pokemon (ポケモン) has been featured for quite a long time already in the McDonald’s Happy Meal toy line and this time, rolly, polly Pikachu met up with the main man of McDonald’s who, coincidentally, also shares the same dominant shade of yellow and red as the famous little electric mouse.

 

 

pokemon x mcdonaldsRonald McDonald, Pikachu, and Oshawott, along with married Japanese talent couple Toshikazu Fukawa and Kaoru Tsuchiya, promoted the Pokemon Happy Set in an event in Tokyo, Japan. Keep Reading

“The Dark Knight” Shooting Incident In Colorado Considered One Of Worst US Massacres

the dark knight risesEverything went horribly wrong during the midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado. A short moment after gas was leaked in screen 9 of the Colorado movie theater, gun shots were heard. The theater was in complete pandemonium; movie goers were running, screaming and crying. Everyone was heading immediately for the nearest exits. After the terrifying event, over 50 people were terribly injured while 12 people died, including a 6-year-old child. Keep Reading

Rurouni Kenshin: Kansei – The Ultimate RK Fan’s Button Mashing Game Dream Come True

rurouni kenshin kanseiAugust is just around the corner and adding to the fans excitement over the Rurouni Kenshin Live-Action Movie starring Takeru Sato (佐藤健) and Emi Takei (武井咲) is the release of the latest Rurouni Kenshin video game installment, Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kansei.

Rurouni Kenshin (るろうに剣心) is no stranger to the world of fighting type video games. 1996 was the year when the first RK video game was released. Keep Reading

Live Action Adaptation for Soko wo Nantoka Shoujo

Soko o Nantoka MotokariyaMangaka Mikoto Asou has announced on Saturday that her work Soko wo Nantoka Shoujo is being prepped up for a live action television adaptation. The manga, which was originally part of the Hakusensha’s Melody magazine in 2007, has already published its sixth compiled book volume in March this year. The new series will be broadcasted as part of the programs showcased by the NHK’s satellite, as well as the cable channel BS Premium. Keep Reading

New Anime Project for Zettai Karen Children Announced

Zettai Karen ChildrenAs revealed in the 33rd issue of the Weekly Shonen Sunday, Shogakukan’s magazine, a new project for Takashi Shiina’s Zettai Karen Children / Absolutely Lovely Children manga is green lit. This announcement was set on Wednesday, and while this did not provide any significant information about the upcoming series, it is stated that this new work is made to pay homage to Shiina’s manga’s 7th year anniversary. The new anime will be part of the seven new projects, according to the print. Keep Reading

Tenri Anime For Kami Nomi Zo Shiru Sekai Release In October

KaminomiComing this October, a bundle video anime is set for the 19th manga volume of the series Kami Nomi Zo Shiru Sekai. As stated in the wraparound jacket band of the Tamiki Wakaki’s 17th issue of that The World God Only Knows / Kami Nomi Zo Shiru Sekai anime is currently under production this month. The new project takes a highlight on the series character Tenri. This animation will be included in the limited edition of the 19th manga volume of the series and will be released on October 18. Keep Reading