Alafista OTAKU's Feed Releases for 二月 2012

Famitsu reports that game producer Nagoshi Toshihiro, the mastermind behind the multi-million dollar franchise Ryu ga Gotoku (龍が如く), has been promoted to the position of Sega’s Chief Creative Officer. This is part of the corporate restructuring t...

For Today’s Japan Photo, we take a look at the common Traffic Lights that we see throughout Japan. While this is a interesting photo, what I’m going talk about today is actually more related to sound. If you watched enough anime or have been to Japan...

Nowadays, animation studios would produce a second or third season of anime series if the first season was popular with the fans. So if you had the say, which anime series do you think needs another season? Personally I would like to see another seri...

Its been a while since GoodSmile Company released Nendoroid Mickey Mouse as their 100th Nendoroid. Now they have commenced preorder for his girlfriend Minnie Mouse top keep him company. The single reason why I’m seriously considering preordering her...

Popular cosplay Kipi has done a lovely cosplay of Mine Riko (峰 理子) from the light novel and anime series Hidan no Aria (緋弾のアリア). I particularly loved the last photo because its pretty difficult to still look so kawaii while holding a gun ^^

For Today’s Japan Photo, we take a look at the Tokyo Marathon 2012. Apart from many professionals runners taking part in the run, the marathon also attracts some interesting characters such as this running “Banana-man”. Image Credit: nerocrux flickr

There are some fans that are so in love with the mouth-less Hello Kitty that everything they own are emblazoned with the Hello Kitty motif. Hence, its not surprising to see a Hello Kitty Coffin, which probably fans might think being buried in one cou...

Mika-tan has updated the GoodSmile Company blog with preview images of the awesome looking figma Insane Black Rock Shooter. This figma will be an exclusive figure that will be bundled with the limited edition box set of the Black★Rock Shooter anime s...

GoodSmile Company has announced preorder for this adorable Nendoroid figure of Nee-san from the comedy anime series +Tic Elder Sister (＋チック姉さん). The figure is bundled with either the Blu-Ray or DVD disc containing new episodes of the anime ser...

For Today’s Japan Photo, we take a look at the large billboard promoting AKB48 latest single “Give Me Five!”, which is the Japanese pop idol group’s sixth consecutive million seller single. The billboard is located right at the entrance of Shibuya St...

FREEing has commenced preorder for this scaled figure of Ryomou Shimei from Ikki Tousen: Shuugaku Toushi Keppu-Roku (一騎当千 集鍔闘士血風録), where she is wearing this lovely bunny outfit (something very different from the usual meido outfit that we...

I’m sure many game developers would want to work under celerity game director Kojima Hideo. Konami is getting ready to start work on the “Next” Metal Gear Solid and they had put up a recruitment page with the eye-catching message “BIG BOSS WANTS YOU!...

Mika-tan has updated the GoodSmile Company blog with some lovely preview images of the upcoming Nendoroid Nee-san from the interesting anime series +Tic Elder Sister. The figure was first showcased at the recent Wonder Festival Winter 2012 and it wil...

For Today’s Japan Photo, we take a look at this interesting “Instant Ramen Tunnel” that is being featured in the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum (インスタントラーメン発明記念館). The dedicated to the creator of instant noodles and Cup Noodles – Ta...

Kotobukiya has commenced preorder for this lovely scale figure of Inia Sestina, the Russian test pilot in the manga and anime series Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse. She is scheduled for release in Jun 2012 and will be retailing for around 7,350 y...

For Today’s Japan Photo, we take a look at this interesting promotional poster for the Green Jumbo Lottery that is aimed at raising more relief funds for the Touhoku area that was struck by the 11 Mar Earthquake and Tsunami last year. The poster feat...

For Today’s Japan Photo, we shall enjoy the gorgeous night view of the Nagoya TV Tower (名古屋テレビ塔), the oldest TV tower in Japan, and was completed in 1954. It is located in the centre of Hisaya Oudori Park, located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefect...

MADHOUSE studios are known for great anime titles such as Black Lagoon, Paprika and Trigun. Recently, they also collaborated with Marvel Entertainment to create adaptations of Blade, Iron Man, Wolverine and X-Men. Now the animation studio is working...

AKB48 has been Japan’s most popular female idol group in the past year and they have managed to sell millions of single with each release. At the same time, they didn’t forget to contribute back to society to help in the rebuilding process of Japan f...

For Today’s Japan Photo, we take a look at the busy craftsman making these beautiful carp streamers called “Koinobori (鯉幟)”, in preparation for the upcoming Tango no Sekku (端午の節句?), a traditional calendrical event which is now designated a nat...

Oricon has compiled the first day sales figures for AKB48 latest single “Give Me Five!” and they have marginally missed the million mark with 966,529 copies sold. This is considered the idol group’s third best selling record on the first day of rele...

GoodSmile Company has announced preorder for this lovely scaled figure of Mikaduki Yozora, the cruel and selfish girl in the anime series Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai (僕は友達が少ない). The figure brings out her stunning good looks, and is posed wit...

For Today’s Japan Photo, we take a look at this interesting metal sculpture that you might mistaken for a roller coaster when standing under it. This futuristic steel art piece is located at Queen’s Squre in Yokohama Prefecture, and is a popular land...

For Today’s Japan Photo, we some Valentine’s love with Kitarou, the youkai boy from the popular anime/manage series GeGeGe no Kitarou (ゲゲゲの鬼太郎). The large chocolate cake has the Japanese word “Kizuna (絆)” on it which means bond.