Imagine being 28 years old and playing video games for the better part of 16 years. Then you find yourself at a new job covering video games, among other things, in early September, and on the first day of work, you’re told that the company is sending you to TGS that very same month.

That’s Tokyo Game Show, the annual video game convention held annually in Tokyo, Japan. Yes, Japan – home of Nintendo, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Sony, PlayStation, and Sega – and if you are a gamer, you’ll understand it when they say there is no video games culture without Japan, and TGS is the mecca that all gamers yearn to experience. 

So, long-time gamer, a new job, and an all-expense ticket to the ultimate video game convention, complete with full media credentials – that’s like winning the lottery and meeting the girl of your dreams that same week. Sure, there have been visits to local game events in Singapore, from GameStart Asia to the upcoming Gamescom Asia… but that’s like replacing an A5 Miyazaki Wagyu steak with one from the neighbourhood Char Grill Bar – it’s similar but definitely not the same. And there’s no way those events can be compared to TGS, and going in with little idea of what to expect (I was a first-timer, after all), what eventually awaited me was both incredible and intimidating at the same time. 

So strap in, and let me take you on a virgin TGS 2024 experience for those who are preparing for that eventual trip, and for those who realise they’ll never make it there. Never say never because you never know if the things learned along the way on this inaugural trip can help any of you potential convention attendees out there looking to make full use of your first foray into the world of gaming cons.

Day one of the convention was as hectic as it was exciting, and the first thing you learn is that TGS isn’t technically in Tokyo. The global gaming event is held at Makuhari Messe, a massive convention centre in Chiba City, just outside of Tokyo (Yeah, CGS doesn’t have that nice of a ring to it), which meant it took more than an hour by train to get there from our hotel in Shinjuku. Along the way, the sight of fellow attendees on the packed train, some in cosplay outfits, should have provided indicators of how crowded the convention space would be, but it never prepared me for just how crowded it got.

Upon exiting the station, that’s when realization, along with a massive daisy chain of people shuffling their way towards a building in the distance, set in. It was only when the crowd moved closer that the scale of the event truly hit me. TGS is spread across 11 halls and 2 separate buildings, requiring a rather substantial walk in between. Was there even enough time to make it through everything? 

The exterior of the convention centre was plastered with huge posters of upcoming games, including Doom: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Here’s a fun fact—Bethesda, one of the world’s biggest game developers and publisher of both games, isn’t even at TGS and had only bought up all the ad space outside, which is something they apparently do every year.

Once inside, and after receiving the coveted media pass, it was onwards to the halls, via the VIP media entrance, no less. Almost immediately, the chatter in the halls and all sorts of noises coming from the various booths started to overwhelm, but in a bizarre way. You start hearing familiar music overlapping one another, and while you might not be able to put your finger on it, your brain registers a level of familiarity.

In most instances, you’ll never know where the music or sound comes from but sometimes, you’ll hear the distinctive “!” sound from the Metal Gear series and upon looking up, you see the massive Konami booth at the opposite end of the hall, and catch sight of the giant LED screen playing promotional videos for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

Alas, the iconic sound attracted almost everyone else as well, as we all made a beeline towards the booth only to realise that a substantial queue had already formed for the much-anticipated demo. And therein lies my first TGS mistake of constantly returning in the hopes of seeing a shorter queue, instead of prioritising exploring everything else TGS had to offer. 

And offer it did. Every booth at the show had some form of centrepiece to draw attention. Giant statues were the most common sights, from Bandai Namco’s giant Goku statue to Square Enix’s massive ceiling-mounted Slime. Some booths even had live shows playing, like the one at SEGA / ATLUS, which featured a live-action performance reenacting cutscenes from role-playing game, Metaphor: ReFantazio.

So what do all these booths and events have in common? My first learning point.

Prepare For Leg Day

Be prepared to walk, or at least spend prolonged hours on your feet. Once inside the various halls, you’ll realise that there are no seating areas whatsoever, and between exploring the various booths or waiting in line for game demos, you are going to be spending most of your time on your feet. To prepare accordingly, wear comfortable shoes and thick socks to prevent abrasions and blisters.

There are seating areas in the corridors outside the convention halls, but due to its layout, constantly walking in and out of the hall can be time-consuming. There are specific exit and entrance points for attendees, and these are situated on opposite ends of the building. Very much like how most shopping centres work, this means that you have to walk almost the entire stretch of the halls just to exit, and vice versa, so it makes much more sense to stay within the confines of the hall, to save both time and energy.

After exploring the halls and figuring out which game demos I wanted to try out, I made the (bad) decision to return to where it all started, Konami. Instead of the shortened queue I had previously hoped for, the crowd had ballooned to an almost impressive amount (it would turn out to be the largest crowd I encountered throughout the experience). 

As I really wanted to try out the demo for Metal Gear Solid, I reluctantly joined the seemingly never-ending queue, only to be met with learning point number two.

The Importance of Translation Apps

Language barrier is a big issue in Japan, with a majority of the folks at the event unable to speak conversational English. The evolution of TGS to cater to a global audience means that by this time, every game booth should have at least one English-speaking staff member, but to avoid the awkward situation of staff frantically scrambling to find that one person who can understand you, it’s probably best to use translation apps to help you in a pinch. 

Here’s the thing, don’t even bother with any fancy voice-to-text translation software you might have because the crowd at the convention halls are loud, and these apps will simply fail to pick up your voice amidst the chatter that constantly fills the hall. Stick with the manual way, and type out your queries.

Conversely, camera translation apps such as Google Lens are a godsend. Game booths prominently feature signs (which are entirely in Japanese) detailing important information such as queue times or availability, and having an app to translate them can help avoid disappointment. Taking my experience waiting in line for Metal Gear Solid’s demo as an example, it turned out demand was much higher than expected, resorting to them handing out tickets on a first-come-first-serve basis, subsequently only allowing ticket holders to try out the game’s demo. This was what caused the massive lines I was unfortunately right in the middle of.

Unbeknownst to me, the ticketing period was already closed, and staff members were holding up signs conveying this information. I wasn’t aware of this fact and continued waiting until my stupidity was conveyed to me via a Google-translated conversation with staff. Translating the sign beforehand would have prevented my ensuing disappointment, and saved precious time to try out other games.

After the whole Metal Gear mishap, I moved on to check out other titles, but at this point, there were long queues at practically every booth, and with the convention’s closing hour looming ever closer, I decided to spend the rest of my time doing a little bit of recon. 

Formulate A Game Plan On Day 1

With so many booths to explore, demos to try out, and so little time, I realised it was essential to have a plan of action beforehand, to make full use of the time available. TGS 2024’s operating hours were from 10 am to 5 pm, which didn’t leave enough time to fully experience everything it had to offer. Making the decision to spend day 1 exploring in preparation for day 2 ended up being the right move, as it gave me the leeway to immerse myself in the atmosphere of TGS. Booths came in all shapes and sizes, some tucked away in corners or less travelled locations, so it became sort of an adventure navigating the various nooks and crannies trying to find a hidden gem.

And it paid off, oh it really did. Near closing time, I was wandering around aimlessly getting ready to leave, when I chanced upon a familiar sight in the corner of my eye. It was the silhouette of a character I recognised from a trailer viewed a few months prior – Phantom Blade Zero. 

Needless to say, Phantom Blade Zero skyrocketed to the top of my “to-try” list for day 2. This really goes to show that no matter how hard you try to plan, a gaming convention as large as TGS will always find ways to surprise you. Having a game plan is important but always keep an open mind and explore. Who knows, you just might chance upon something that surprises you. Like a phantom.

Prioritise Demos On Day 2

Now armed with a clear game plan, I headed into day 2 as a man on a mission, making it a point to reach just as the convention hall doors opened at 10 am. Once in, I immediately made my way to Phantom Blade Zero and was one of the first in line. Needless to say, the demo did not disappoint, and honestly, I’m still thinking about the roughly 10 minutes I spent with it, and you can share in that experience with my preview here.

Second on my agenda was Dynasty Warriors: Origins, one of the few games that shaped my gamer life. And here I was, and words can’t describe the feeling of playing the demo, and getting to experience the next evolution of my favourite game franchise ahead of everyone else. 

Next, I headed to the booth for The First Berserker: Khazan, a title I had no prior knowledge of, but I was lured to due to a massive LED screen that surrounded the entire booth. Like most other booths, this one had a rather long queue, but I had an ace up my sleeve – my media pass. One flash of my pass and I was brought to a separate counter, and one exchange of information later, I had secured a demo slot exclusively for me. Media privileges sure felt good.

One thing to note though, tailor your expectations regarding the game demos. Most of them last only 15 minutes each (with a select few being up to 30 minutes), so prepare to spend more time queuing for the demo than actually playing it. Here’s a pro tip – prioritise queues with 10 or so people versus empty ones. Game demos operate in batches, and an empty queue signifies that the previous batch has just gone in, requiring a wait time equivalent to the demo’s entire duration. Joining a line of people might seem counterproductive, but the chances of the ongoing demo reaching its end is much higher, leading to shorter wait times.

The First Berserker: Khazan marked the last of my planned titles to try, and I used the remaining time left trying demos that had shorter queues (like Dragon Age: The Veilguard), and also exploring the merchandise shop, where I acquired Silent Hill and Fallout themed pins to deck out my backpack. As just like that, two days flew by, and I was left with an experience I would never forget.

Overall, the entire game convention experience, especially for a newcomer, can be wrapped up with a single word – overwhelming. From the crowds to the sights and sounds, prepare for a literal assault to all your senses, and that’s okay, I’ve learnt that it’s all part of the experience. It can all be quite stressful for first-timers, but with proper planning and focus, your first gaming convention can be both an exciting and fulfilling adventure.

My closing advice for all you potential convention goers? Start small. Gamescom Asia 2024, held in Singapore from 18 to 20 October, might be your best bet. Baby steps people, you’ve got this.

Kevin Low

Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.

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While Nintendo Direct livestreams typically showcase the company’s upcoming games, the latest presentation shifted its focus to the world’s first Nintendo Museum. Hosted by company legend Shigeru Miyamoto himself, it gives a tour of the completed attraction in Kyoto, Japan, now due to open its doors on 2 October.

The Super Mario creator begins by sharing the history of the museum site, which previously housed the company’s original playing card factory and was later used for quality checks during the Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES) era. A Mario-themed plaza with pipes, a question block, and more occupies the entrance, leading into a space reminiscent of a Japanese apartment in the 1970s.

Visitors can expect various interactive elements on the inside, including a giant Wii Remote, a digital card display, and upsized controllers. A total of eight areas can be found on the ground level, with the official website listing the following:

• Shigureden SP
  • Explore Hyakunin Isshu poems using smart devices and the giant screen on the floor.
• Zapper & Scope SP
  • Experience shooting using the Zapper and Super Scope in the world of Mario that spreads out on the giant screen in front of you.
• Ultra Machine SP
  • A batting-cage experience inside a room. Hit the balls pitched by the Ultra Machine.
• Ultra Hand SP
  • Use the Ultra Hand to grab the balls rolling down the lanes, and drop them into the pipes.
• Love Tester SP
  • Two people join hands and work together on tests that measure their Love Level.
• Game & Watch SP
  • Play Game & Watch games using your own shadow.
• Nintendo Classics
  • Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64. Choose from over 80 games to play.
• Big Controller
  • Controllers from past hardware generations made giant. Two people must work together to take on challenges in games released back in the day.

There’s a catch, though. A single ticket won’t grant access to all eight exhibitions, as the interactive exhibitions require digital coins to play — only 10 are granted upon entry, with no way to purchase additional ones when they run out. Meanwhile, the second floor serves as a gallery of products created and published by Nintendo, set up in eras and consoles from the NES days to now.

The Nintendo Museum also has a café that offers visitors the chance to make their own burger out of a possible 270,000 combinations, and a shop selling exclusive merchandise. Both spaces are only open to ticket holders, with a Hanafuda card-making experience available at an extra cost: 2,000 yen (US$14 / S$18) for the “Let’s Make Hanafuda!” workshop, and 500 yen (US$3.50 / S$4) for “Try Playing Hanafuda!”.

Tickets for October and November 2024 are currently available to apply for through a lottery system on the Nintendo Museum website, costing 3,300 yen (US$23 / S$30) each for adults. Balloting for later months will open when the time comes around.

Si Jia

Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.

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Are you ready for some button-mashing nostalgia? Nintendo has just announced new controller capsule toys on X/Twitter. Video games are often classified as strictly audio/visual mediums, but there’s a tactile element to gaming too. A console’s controllers can bring back memories of dramatic boss fights and emotional endings.

So it was a nice dose of nostalgia a few years back when Nintendo released its Controller Button Collection capsule toy series. These toys were replicas of its Famicom and NES controllers.

Of course, the company’s hardware legacy consists of much more than its 8-bit console, and so now they’re back with round two of the Controller Button Collection, featuring the next three Nintendo home-system generations: the Super Famicom/Super NES, Nintendo 64, and GameCube!

Like with the Famicom and NES controllers, which component you’ll get in the new Controller Button Collection Vol. 2 is up to chance, as all six of the new items share space inside the same capsule toy machine. However, whereas the 8-bit controllers had their entire form factors chopped into three pieces, this time the designs are more complex, so the focus is on recreating each controller’s most iconic features.

For the Super Famicom/Super NES, that means the diamond-layout four-face buttons. It was the first system to use what’s now become nearly a universal standard across the video game industry.

For the Nintendo 64, we get a replica of the company’s first analogue stick, accompanied by the big red start button. Since the Nintendo 64’s digital D-pad wasn’t particularly unique, the second capsule toy is for its face button array.

Lastly, for the GameCube, the focus is on the right half of the controller, with its secondary analogue stick and distinct golf course aerial view-like face button cluster.

The new Vol. 2 Controller Button Collection lineup, alongside the original Famicom/NES capsule toys, are on sale at the Nintendo Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto speciality stores, as well as the smaller Nintendo shop at Narita airport. Each capsule toy will cost 600 yen (S$5.40), bumped up from the original price of 500 yen.

Meanwhile, if you’re looking for retro-style Nintendo controllers that you can play actual games with, Nintendo of Japan has finally relaxed its policies for who’s allowed to buy the Famicom Switch controllers.

Marcus

When Marcus is not trying to full combo a song on his favourite rhythm games, he’s either reading or watching some obscure Japanese mystery show/novel. Don’t ask him how much his Arkham Horror collection costs either, it’s his most closely guarded secret.

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Can’t stand the wait for Deadpool & Wolverine to release? Well, a pop-up café is opening in Shibuya Tsutaya from 17 July to 5 August, offering fans a taste of their favourite anti-heroes.

The menu features a whole range of hilarious dishes, such as:

• I 2 Tier BFF Box, which features Deadpool-red chicken rice and Wolverine-yellow curry for 2,000 yen (S$17).
• I French Toast with Yellow Fruits & Ice Cream for 1,800 yen (S$15), which combines rich flavours with a touch of mutant charm.
• I Coca-Cola, which features two things Deadpool loves: Pocky swords and needless product placement.
• Claw Chips Yellow Juice, which is a quirky blend of potato chips, mango, whipped cream, and juice.
• Various alcoholic cocktails, for those who would like a little more kick with their meal.

Dining at the Deadpool & Wolverine café also enters you into a raffle for exclusive merch, including a necklace, T-shirt, button, or the mysterious Deadpool dollar. Additionally, all meals come with a free movie sticker, so don’t feel too bad if your IRL gacha luck is terrible.

Don’t miss the chance to dine with the dynamic duo at Shibuya Tsutaya Collaboration Café if you have the opportunity! Hopefully it can stave off the hunger we all have for the movie before it releases on in theatres on 25 July in Singapore and 26 July in the US. Do note that there’s an admission fee of 550 yen (S$4.67) for the Deadpool & Wolverine pop-up café, with meals served in blocks through the day at 11am, 1.10pm, 3.20pm, 5.30pm, and 7.40pm.

Marcus

When Marcus is not trying to full combo a song on his favourite rhythm games, he’s either reading or watching some obscure Japanese mystery show/novel. Don’t ask him how much his Arkham Horror collection costs either, it’s his most closely guarded secret.

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Get ready to face your fears! Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is adding a brand-new Resident Evil attraction. But sorry, kiddos—this one’s too spooky for you.

Leon Kennedy, zombies and chainsaw men will be your terrifying guides in this haunted house. It’s been a while since USJ introduced a big-name movie attraction and this frightful addition is more than welcome.

Teaming up with Osaka-based game developer Capcom, USJ is launching Biohazard Night of Heroes (Biohazard is the name of the Resident Evil franchise in Japan). This fright fest kicks off every evening at 6 p.m. as part of USJ’s Halloween celebrations. Daytime is for kid-friendly fun, but nighttime is for hardcore horror!

USJ describes Biohazard Night of Heroes as “an immersive experience surrounded by the Resident Evil world, just like in the games.” Guests will “face their fears alongside the heroes” of the series. Sounds like a walk-through haunted house, right? The collaboration was teased on USJ’s official X/Twitter account.

Don’t worry, you probably won’t die in there. The “Can you survive?” question likely hints at some sort of interactive challenge. Amusement parks in Japan love these game-like elements, and it makes perfect sense for a video game-based attraction.

Expect to encounter zombies (duh) and iconic enemies like the Licker and Nemesis. There’s also a “chainsaw man,” but don’t mix him up with the Chainsaw Man from the anime attraction next door.

Halloween Resident Evil attractions are a USJ tradition, and Biohazard Night of Heroes continues the trend of keeping little kids out. The park’s website states that guests 12 and under are prohibited from entering. They also advise, “Regardless of age, we cannot recommend this attraction to guests who are uncomfortable with grotesque sights.”

For the brave souls ready to face their nightmares, Biohazard Night of Heroes runs from 6 September to 4 November. Happy haunting!

Marcus

When Marcus is not trying to full combo a song on his favourite rhythm games, he’s either reading or watching some obscure Japanese mystery show/novel. Don’t ask him how much his Arkham Horror collection costs either, it’s his most closely guarded secret.

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The iconic RX-78 robot, of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime fame, is set to strike a new pose at a new site. A life-size statue of the Gundam will grace Osaka in 2025, marking its first outing in the Japanese city.

More specifically, it’s due to appear for the entire duration of Expo 2025, which takes place from 13 April to 13 October next year. The 16-metre installation will be constructed next to the pavilion at the event, and unlike previous 1:1-scale models, won’t be standing upright. Instead, it adopts a kneeling position, with a hand extended towards the sky — a pose chosen to evoke the feeling of reaching for the future.

The concept art also suggests an illumination effect after sundown, where a beacon of light shines behind RX-78. Coupled with the multi-jointed design, it comes across as a giant version of say, a Gunpla build, and is designed to be static, so don’t expect it to move like the 18-metre Gundam Factory Yokohama build.

In fact, this iteration is a reconfiguring of the latter, which stood proud and tall until last spring after two extensions. The mech received a grand farewell ceremony before being dismantled, but it was probably a waste to fully scrape the design. This is good news for mecha fans either way, especially for those who already have plans to visit Osaka between April and October next year.

Si Jia

Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.

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Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka is set to introduce a thrilling new experience this autumn with its first-ever collaboration with the popular manga and anime series Chainsaw Man.

Created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Chainsaw Man launched as a manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2018 and was adapted into an anime in 2022. The series, known for its blend of graphic violence and comedic elements, revolves around a teenager named Denji who transforms parts of his body into chainsaws to fight devils. The collaboration was teased on USJ’s official X/Twitter account.

Given the mature themes of the series, which have led to its restriction for viewers under 18 in several countries, there is curiosity about how USJ will adapt the series into a theme park experience. While specific details about the attraction are still under wraps, USJ promises it will offer an immersive event that allows visitors to experience the Chainsaw Man universe “with your whole body.”

The attraction is part of a series of seasonal programmes planned for the autumn, likely aligning with Halloween celebrations. This announcement comes amidst delays in the opening of the Donkey Kong Country expansion at USJ’s Super Nintendo World, now rescheduled for later this year.

USJ has successfully hosted attractions based on other anime series like Demon Slayer, Spy x Family, Jujutsu Kaisen, and One Piece. However, Chainsaw Man presents a unique challenge due to its adult content. USJ has previously managed a similarly intense experience with a Resident Evil walk-through attraction, which was restricted to visitors aged 13 and up, indicating that the park may not significantly tone down the edgier aspects of Chainsaw Man.

Fans of the series and thrill-seekers can look forward to a realistic and engaging experience that aims to authentically recreate the chaotic and unpredictable world of Chainsaw Man. The exact nature of the attraction remains secretive, but USJ assures that it will be a high-quality, large-scale production that captures the essence of the beloved series.

The Chainsaw Man attraction is scheduled to debut this fall.

Natalie

Natalie is a big fan of anything related to movies, TV shows, games, and comics — you name it. When she’s not reading or geeking out about the latest shows on Netflix, she’s probably playing gacha and tabletop games, or daydreaming of meeting her idols.

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The Nintendo Famicom Console might have been discontinued years ago. Still, the legacy of the revolutionary retro gaming device lives on. For its 40th anniversary, you can now own it in DIY paper replica form, in the August edition of the Japanese Televi-Kun magazine, which pays tribute to the iconic console.

And the replica is a true-to-form recreation of the Famicom, including vents, switches, and even a slot where you can put your game cartridges. The best part? The DIY replica has a tiny speaker that will play sounds from Super Mario Bros., and you can actually press its buttons.

Apart from the paper console, the anniversary magazine also includes a special Famicom notebook, a sticker set featuring the box art of popular Famicom game characters, a poster with the original Famicom box art, making it the perfect tribute for fans of retro games.

In the magazine spread, gamers will find interviews with Super Mario Bros. creator Shigeru Miyamoto, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Honi, and more gaming legends. It’ll be released on 1 July in Japan and retails for 2,860 yen (S$24). so get your hands on the Nintendo Famicom magazine before it sells out!

Trinity Sun

Trinity is a geek who enjoys watching anime, superhero and Sci-Fi movies and TV shows. She enjoys gaming (however has terrible gacha luck) and creates cool homebrew campaigns in her free time. She’s always up for a new adventure — with a cosy jacket and a good book in hand.

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Ubisoft’s long-running Assassin’s Creed series has taken players through the annals of history, from Syria and Italy in the early games, to ancient Egypt, Greece, and most recently, Baghdad in last year’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage – among others. But feudal Japan remains a popular crowd request, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally ready to deliver some long-awaited samurai and shinobi action.

Formerly referred to as Codename Red, the upcoming title led by Ubisoft Québec (Assassin’s Creed Odyssey) turns the clock back to 16th century Japan, where unrest grows amid the formation of new coalitions and corruptive foreign influences towards the path to unification. Naoe, an adept shinobi assassin from the Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful samurai of historical legend, will serve as dual protagonists, each with their own progression paths, skills, weapons, and stats.

Both characters are seen crossing paths in a new cinematic trailer for the game, which teases different play styles. According to Ubisoft, Naoe utilises stealth and infiltration/deception mechanics, while Yasuke’s strength lies primarily in combat, as described below:

“Whether they embrace Naoe’s stealth skills or Yasuke’s combat prowess, players will have plenty of ways to approach objectives. With Naoe, they will experience refined infiltration mechanics using light, noise, shadows, and changing surroundings to avoid detection from enemies. With Yasuke, they will be able to take on larger groups of enemies with brutal precision.”

In true franchise fashion, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to include real-world historical figures as part of the gameplay experience. Apart from a vast open world featuring various landscapes, including castle towns, bustling ports, and peaceful shrines, players can also look forward to building their own spies’ network to unveil new areas and hunt down targets. Allies with highly specialised skills and abilities can be recruited for extra aid during missions, and the hideout brings customisation options for base building and layout, such as decoration, accessories, and more.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows slices its way to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, PC, and Macs with Apple silicon on 15 November . Ubisoft+ subscribers will be able to access the game on 12 November, alongside individuals who purchase the Ultimate Edition. Every pre-order unlocks an additional quest, no matter the edition – of which there are three:

• The Gold Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass (including a bonus quest with additional unlockable content as well as two upcoming expansions) and 3 days early access to the game.
• The Ultimate Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass, the Ultimate Pack and 3 days early access to the game. The Ultimate Pack will contain the Sekiryu Character Pack (Naoe and Yasuke outfit and weapon, trinket and mount), the Sekiryu Hideout Pack, 5 Skill points and a Red and black photo mode filter.
• The Collector’s Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass, the Ultimate Pack, physical content and 3 days early access to the game. The physical content will be a Steelbook, the World map, Naoe & Yasuke Figurine, life-size Naoe’s Katana Tsuba, a Wall Creed Scroll, an 84-page collector’s artbook and 2 sumi-e lithographs.

Having an underrepresented pair of a Black samurai and female shinobi front the assassin business makes for a pleasant surprise, even if the Japan-set title has been a long time coming. More blade action, silent sneaking, and agile maneuvers will be unveiled in June when the first gameplay trailer drops.

Si Jia

Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.

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Originally released in July 2022, and only available in Japan, The Bandai Official 1/2 Scale Gashapon Machine is now available for purchase on Amazon US and Amazon SG. So depending where you live, pick out one of the links and order one for yourself, so you can have your very own Gashapon machine heaven right at home. Each set comes with 9 capsules in 3 colours, along with 4 exclusive plastic coins for using on the machine. But if you prefer using real coins, it works too so long as it matches the 100 yen coin size.

The Bandai Official 1/2 Scale Gashapon Machine measures 31 x 35 x 16 cm and weighs 1.7kg. It is now available for purchase on Amazon US and Amazon SG.

Yonk

Yonk is a geek who is fortunate enough to have an equally geeky Star Wars fan for a wife, who owns a LEGO Millennium Falcon encased in a glass coffee table as their home’s centre-piece.

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Onigiri, a classic snack made of rice shaped into a ball and seaweed wrapped around it, has a new secret ingredient that adds a salty twist. Shaping the balls are pretty girls who press the rice between their sweaty armpits, and attract long queues, as well as curious onlookers.

And these sweat-infused rice balls do not come cheap. They’re considered a rare delicacy in Japan, and some stalls even allow customers to watch the odd onigiri-making process. Of course, the process is safe for consumption: all ingredients are properly handled, and apparently, it tastes no different.

There’s even several published manga about such a concept, which has captivated eager fans of the genre, and artists who enjoy drawing it. Like it or hate it, you can’t deny the thought of someone attractive putting their sweat, but not tears, into your food is an intriguing one.

Would you dig into these sweat-infused but delicious onigiri balls? Why not take a trip to Japan to find out?

The Baroness

Passion and love mean little to the Baroness. No man can ever be her master. Where there’s terror to be sown and coin earned, that’s where she will be with guns akimbo.

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There are roles that will be forever linked to the actors who first played them, because audiences cannot see anyone inhibit the role. We cannot picture anyone but Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, or Arnold Schwarzenegger as the T-800, and while others have tried to step into those roles, they were unable to walk in the same footsteps. For roles that have had multiple actors play the same character, there will always be a standout. While Christian Bale has played Batman and Henry Cavill has played Superman, audiences will forever remember Michael Keaton and Christopher Reeve as the World’s Finest.

On the other hand, there will be the occasional rare instance where an actor believes he’s the only one built for the role, such as Sylvester Stallone fighting tooth and nail to play boxer Rocky Balboa, and finding great success. And now, Japanese actor Ryohei Suzuki believes that it has always been his destiny to play famed manga detective, Ryo Saeba, of City Hunter fame.

Created by writer and illustrator Tsukasa Hojo in 1985, the long-running manga follows the exploits of Ryo Saeba, a “sweeper” who rids Tokyo of crime, alongside his partner Kaori Makimura, the adopted sister of his original partner Hideyuki. It has since spawned multiple anime series and movies, and numerous adaptations and spin-offs from around the world, including several live-action films. The most well known is the 1993 Hong Kong comedy, starring action legend Jackie Chan, and several French films, as well as a 2011 live-action Korean TV drama starring Lee Min-ho and Park Min-young.

“He’s been my real hero since my childhood,” explains the actor in an exclusive interview on the Shinjuku set of the upcoming Netflix film in Tokyo, Japan. During the set visit in early 2023, Netflix invited several notable cosplayers and media from Southeast Asia, to join the film as extras in the cosplay event segment in the movie. The gang consisted of Prince De Guzman, AWIE, Prestonles, Yuuno and Geek Culture all dressed up amongst the crowd of cosplayers. If you spot anyone dressed as the Front Man from Squid Game, let us know.

It was his love for the franchise that spurred Suzuki to consider voice-acting, before he switched to acting. Surprisingly though, there has never been a Japanese live-action adaptation of City Hunter until now, and the 41-year-old actor, who spent his formative years with the franchise is ready to show the world who Ryo Saeba is.

“And well, I don’t want to sound strange or weird, but I’ve lived my life, the whole time, half believing that I am Ryo Saeba,” says the star, who has taken on several genre roles prior to City Hunter. In 2013, he starred as the titular hero Hentai Kamen in the movie of the same name, the first of two film adaptations of the popular Kyūkyoku!! Hentai Kamen manga. He also played Ryu Nakanishi aka The Horned Owl in the 2013 Gatchaman film, based on the classic 1970s anime series, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.

Still, City Hunter remains his first love as a kid, as the combination of stylistic action on paper (he once shot a bad guy but fired the gun through his own hand to slow down the bullet, to avoid collateral damage), comedy and emotional relationships attracted a legion of fans young and old.

“I was 10 years old or so when I was really in love with City Hunter. But I think what I love most about it is the combination of silly comedy, dirty jokes and the serious action, cool action,” recalls the actor.

Directed by Yūichi Satō (The Master Plan, 2011, Kasane: Beauty and Fate, 2018), the film stars Misato Morita (The Naked Director, 2019) as Kaori, Masanobu Ando (Battle Royale, 2000) as Hideyuki, and Fumino Kimura (Love Life, 2022) as police detective and Saeba’s friend, Saeko.

“Also there’s a really good emotional, touching sentiment between Kaori. So like 80 per cent of the whole story is comedy, 15 per cent action and five per cent touching emotional story. I liked the balance in that story.

So Suzuki did what any kid would have done – try to become his hero. 

“I copied how he walks, the way he stands, I copied how he talks, his voice, so in a way at least, I think I am Ryo Saeba, like 50 per cent of him.”

Amidst the laughter among the select media in the room after he made the admission, there’s also the realisation the manga character, while an expert marksman and in hand-to-hand combat, is also depicted as a rather lecherous character who loves chasing beautiful and voluptuous women. While depicted in a comedic way, a lot of the sexual innuendo and depiction of harrassment from the 1980s, when the manga was first written, has evolved and the Netflix movie will make some updates for a modern audience, which the actor believes is necessary.

“I don’t feel the need to put my own interpretation to Ryo Saeba but we have to update things a little bit, in order to adjust it to modern values. So we updated little things, but we haven’t changed his character or another person’s character or personality. So I think it’ll be pretty authentic.”

Despite his intimate knowledge of the source material, there was one thing that Suzuki had to learn – how to handle firearms, not just competently, but in a manner that reflects the expert manner in which Ryo Saeba does.

“There are plenty of action scenes, especially handling firearms. We are not allowed to shoot guns here, so I traveled to other countries to train myself on how to handle firearms, especially handguns.,” he said, including learning how to assemble and disassemble guns with ease and expertise. 

Now before fans get upset about any changes that might alter the nature of the character, the recent trailer drop for the film already gives a snippet about the rather comedic but perverse nature of Saeba. The character is heard singing “Mokkori, mokkori”, with a view of scantily clad women in a sauna, with Saeba peering at them through a pair of binoculars.

The word mokkori is the Japanese onomatopeia for the sound of something that instantly grows and bulges against something, and when used in manga, refers to a character having an erection or boner. The film has shots of cleavage, but what it won’t have are the more extreme references to Saeba’s playful perversion.

“We want the audience to feel that this is City Hunter, this is what we want to see. But this time, Ryo Saeba doesn’t touch women’s bodies without their consent, unless it is to save their lives. He doesn’t sneak into changing rooms and steals things like that,” he says, alluding to the character’s penchant for stealing women’s bras and panties in the manga. But his collection of pornographic material remains. 

The movie will also feature a new version of the classic song Get Wild, redubbed Get Wild Continual, by original Japanese band TM NETWORK. The track was used at the end of the anime and has become synonymous with the franchise.

But regardless of any updates made to the characters in the movie, it was done with the knowledge that the team was given carte blanche, including from series creator Hojo, whom Suziki calls a friend.

Recalls the actor, “The funny thing is Mr Tsukasa Hojo is so generous about his work, and I’m a good friend of his for a long time. He always says, ‘When you make a live-action, you can do whatever you want, you can change whatever you want to change. My City Hunter is just mine, you can make your own City Hunter.’ That’s his stance.” 

“But I am too a big fan of City Hunter, so I cannot change things like he wants me to do,” admits the actor.

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Disney+’s Shōgun, an adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 book of the same name, and starring Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, Cosmo Jarvis (Persuasion) as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne, and Anna Sawai (Pachinko) as highborn noble Toda Mariko has brought the samurai to life with historical accuracy and exciting fights. As the series, which is about a sailor who finds himself shipwrecked in Japan as he navigates its political landscape, hurtles towards its epic finale, here are other well-regarded samurai-themed shows and games to get your fix.

GAMES

1. Total War: Shogun 2 (2011)

Platform: PC

Rival clans fight for the position of Shogun in Total War: Shogun 2, a fun strategy game where you assume control of one of the clans and begin your rise to power. Manage your territory and armies and fend off attacks or take down your rivals, alternating between the clan leader and general. There’s DLC content which adds additional bonus content, but the base game is pretty solid on its own.

2. Like a Dragon: Ishin! (2014)

Platform: PS4

A spinoff from the Like a Dragon action role-playing games, Ishin is an action-packed game set at the end of the Edo period where disgraced ronin Sakamoto Ryōma gets entangled in the shadowy world of the Shinsengumi. 

3. Nioh (2017)

Platform: PC, PS5, PS4

With a protagonist directly inspired by historical figure William Adams, an Englishman who became a samurai during the Edo period (1603 to 1868). In the game’s fantastical world, Nioh’s version of Adams fights yokai, supernatural monsters that inhabit the world, while chasing after sorcerer Edward Kelley, the game’s main antagonist. The game’s commercial success landed it a sequel, and continues to be one of the more memorable games. 

4. Katana Zero (2019)

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

A neo-noir themed action-platformer, Katana Zero’s graphics are a pixelated treat. The game transports the samurai genre into a dystopian future, as an assassin with amnesia fights his way back to regaining his memories. It quickly became an indie hit, and was nominated for several gaming awards.

5. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019)

Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was 2020’s Game of the Year and for good reason – the game’s branching storyline and endings made it a standout when it was first released. Set during the Sengoku period (1467 to 1615), orphan Seikiro is the bodyguard to clan heir Kuro, but are separated after a brutal duel that sends him on a quest to save Kuro. 

6. Ghost of Tsushima (2020)

Platform: PC, PS5, PS4

A classic samurai game, Ghost of Tsushima is set on Tsushima Island during the first Mongol invasion (1274-1281) of Japan. Samurai Jin Sakai fights to protect the island, but soon finds himself an enemy of the shogun. The game’s visually immersive art design will have you feeling like you’re on Tsushima itself, and resolves its storyline with a narratively satisfying conclusion. And it looks like we might be seeing a film adaptation of the game soon, as development continues on the project.

7. Trek to Yomi (2022)

Platform: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

What’s unique about Trek to Yomi is its stylistic choices – a black-and-white side scroller set during the Edo period (1603 to 1868), focusing on the apprentice of deceased samurai, Hiroki, and his quest through Yomi, the Japanese underworld for vengeance. The game switches between exploration and fixed side-scrolling, giving players a fresh gaming experience. 

Bonus: Assassin’s Creed Codename Red (expected in 2025)

Assassin’s Creed’s samurai-themed open world game is highly-anticipated by fans, and takes place in Feudal era Japan. Players will get to live out their Shinobi fantasy and slash their way through stunning landscapes when the game is expected to arrive somewhere in 2025.

MOVIES

1. Seven Samurai (1954)

Director: Akira Kurosawa
Cast: Toshiro Mifune (Rashomon), Takashi Shimura (Sanjuro), Seiji Miyaguchi (The Inheritance)

Since 1954, the story of the Seven Samurai has enthralled audiences, bringing together seven samurai warriors who defend their village against bandits. The film inspired the development of the Star Wars films, and the original film, about a group of ragtag misfits, has seen plenty of remakes over the years. 

2. Yojimbo (1961)

Director: Akira Kurosawa
Cast: Toshiro Mifune (Rashomon), Tatsuya Nakadai (Sanjuro), Seizaburô Kawazu (Street of Ronin)

The samurai film boom in the 70s also resulted in Yojimbo’s 1961 release, following a nameless ronin that ventures into a village divided by rival businessman, who he manipulates into starting a destructive gang war. A controversial Western remake released just three years later, and lost the ensuing lawsuit to filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. 

3. Harakiri (1962)

Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai (Sanjuro), Akira Ishihama ( Kamen Rider Black: Terrifying! The Phantom House of Devil Pass), Rentarō Mikuni (Free and Easy)

Harakiri has a place in the hall of fame for one of the greatest samurai films ever made in 1962, and for good reason. A ronin journeys to the manor of a feudal lord with the intention of committing seppuku, but has other intentions in store, as duels and bloodshed ensue. Its storytelling, direction, and characterisation were praised for their complexity, and the film even inspired a 3D remake. 

4. Lone Wolf and Cub (1972-1992)

Director: Kenji Misumi
Cast: Tomisaburo Wakayama (Black Rain), Akihiro Tomikawa

One of the most iconic samurai manga series adapted into various TV shows over the years, Lone Wolf and Cub has plenty of material that fans loved, and its main plot, centered around former executioner Ogami Ittō and his young son’s revenge quest for the murder of his wife, is central to plenty of shows involving the ‘grumpy man takes in young child’ trope. 

5. Zaitochi (2003)

Director: Takeshi Kitano
Cast: Tadanobu Aasano (Battleship), Daigoro Tachibana, Taka Gadarukanaru (Boiling Point)

Since Japanese novelist Kan Shimozawa created Zaitochi, blind masseur and swordsman, the character has inspired a series of 26 films up to 1989, after which there have been several remakes over the years. The latest 2003 film was a commercial success, grossing over US$23.8 million in Japan, and tells the story of Zaitochi defending a town from the local yakuza.

6. The Last Samurai (2003)

Director: Edward Zwick
Cast: Tom Cruise (Top Gun: Maverick), Ken Watanabe (Godzilla), Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun)

Starring Tom Cruise, The Last Samurai has plenty of heart. Cruise plays Nathan Algren, an American calvary captain who ends up involved with the samurai after a battle gone wrong, and grows to admire their culture as a battle for the future of Japan looms over the horizon.

7. 13 Assassins (2010)

Director: Takashi Miike
Cast: Kōji Yakusho (The Blood of Wolves), Takayuki Yamada (House of Ninjas), Ikki Saramura (Zettai Reido)

13 samurai plot to assassinate the tyrannical Lord Matsudaira Naritsugu in a remake of the popular period drama, which was praised for its complexity and memorable characters. With plenty of political intrigue and shenanigans, you won’t want to miss putting this one on your list. 

8. 47 Ronin (2013)

Director: Carl Rinsch
Cast: Keanu Reeves (The Matrix), Hiroyuki Sananda (Shogun), Tadanobu Asano (Battleship), Rinko Kikuchi (Pacific Rim)

When someone mentions samurai movies, 47 Ronin is the first to come to mind, and the film, while a loose adaptation of actual historical events, still is an iconic work. Lord Asano is punished for injuring Lord Kira and asked to commit seppuku. When Kai and the other samurai realise that their master was not at fault, they set out to seek revenge against Lord Kira, but have to commit seppuku for their crimes. 

Shows

1. Samurai Jack (2001)

Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
Cast: Phil LaMarr (Futurama), Mako (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Grey DeLisle (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Samurai Jack’s retro-futuristic setting and shenanigans involving time-travel are fun to watch, and while the series’ design seems aimed at a younger audience, there’s plenty in the plot that appeals to both audiences. Japanese Samurai prince Jack finds himself sent forward in time before he can kill the tyrannical new ruler of his kingdom, and fights his way back home.

2. Samurai Champloo (2004)

Director: Shinichirō Watanabe
Cast: Kazuya Nakai (One Piece), Ginpei Sato (Akagi), Ayako Kawasumi (Fate/Stay Night )

Rival samurai Mugen and Jin don’t get along, but they’re forced to overcome their differences when they’re sent on a quest along with a tea waitress, who requests them to accompany her in her search for a sunflower samurai. Samurai Champloo is an entertaining, found-family anime that appeals to fans of the genre, and has a cast of memorable characters.

3. Afro Samurai (2007)

Director: Takashi Okazaki
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson (The Avengers), Tara Strong (Loki), Jason Marsden (Full House)

A samurai anime with a unique twist, Afro Samurai follows the titular character in search of a headband that grants the user immortality, but he’ll need to defeat the current user of the headband to achieve his goal, and he’s not the only one. The anime is adapted from the Afro Samurai manga, and has just five episodes, along with a companion film. 

4. Blue Eye Samurai (2023)

Director: Jane Wu
Cast: Maya Erskine (Wine Country), Darren Barnet (Gran Turismo), Brenda Song (The Suite Life on Deck)

Apart from the animated series’ visually appealing art style, Blue Eye Samurai goes deep into the samurai genre, set in the Edo period and tells the story of warrior Mizu’s quest for vengeance, disguised as a man and tracking down four targets who have personal connections to her.

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Things will continue to fly high as the Haikyu!! anime hits its 10th anniversary this year. The hit volleyball series based on Haruichi Furudate’s manga is getting a special celebration that includes new visuals, an exhibition, and a finale event to mark the climax.

Reflecting the theme of ‘tsunagu’, or ‘connect’, the project has kicked off with two new images starring Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama from Karasuno High alongside Nekoma High’s Kenma Kozume and Tetsuro Kuroo.

An exhibition will also be held from July in various parts of Japan. Visitors can expect display materials and a realistic, hands-on experience of the Haikyu!! world, with the planned schedule as follows:

• 13 July to 4 August: TFT Hall, Tokyo
• 11 to 19 August: Kamei Arena, Miyagi
• 14 September to 9 October: Hakata International Exhibition Hall & Conference Center, Fukuoka

Other cities are expected to be announced soon. In the meantime, fans can check out a series of school banners and logos on the event website, including new artwork that didn’t make it to the manga. These designs will be featured on the 10th anniversary commemorative merchandise, available for pre-order on the TOHO animation store now.

The celebration is set to end in 2025 with a yet-to-be-revealed finale event. “Congratulations to the anime Haikyu!! 10th anniversary! Thanks to the anime, I think there are so many people who have become aware of the appeal of volleyball,” said Furudate on X / Twitter, as shared by the official franchise account. “I really appreciate it. The anime Haikyu!! is still in progress, so I’m looking forward to the rest of the story!”

Currently, Haikyu!! the Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump is making its rounds in Japan. It serves to replace the anime’s fifth season, and is the first of a two-part film. As for the show, it began airing in 2014 and concluded in 2020 with Season 4, with a synopsis that reads:

“Haikyu!! is a slice-of-life sports anime revolving around Shoyo Hinata’s love of volleyball. Inspired by a small-statured pro volleyball player, Hinata creates a volleyball team in his last year of middle school. Unfortunately the team is matched up against the ‘King of the Court’ Tobio Kageyama’s team in their first tournament and inevitably lose. After the crushing defeat, Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama. After entering high school, Hinata joins the volleyball team only to find that Tobio has also joined.”

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The Iwafune Explosion Experience tour is not for the faint of heart, but you’ll have a unique experience to commemorate your trip to Japan — bonus points if you’re a huge Power Rangers fan. Instead of the usual tourist fare, it offers a taste of what it’s like to be a hero in a tokusatsu movie with epic explosions perfect for a cosplay shoot.

Mount Iwafune is an iconic location in the Super Sentai movies where many epic tokusatsu battles take place, and you can recreate your own on the tour. Costumes are not provided and you’ll take your own shots, but you can get creative with the outfits you wear to the experience. There will be a total of three explosions you can pose in, with two fire blasts and one white smoke blast.

The tour costs 35,000 yen (S$324), and runs during selected months, with only ten slots per timeslot. The next run will be on 10 February 2024, with just twenty slots available, so you won’t want to miss out on this one.

Convinced? You can book a slot for the Iwafune Explosion Experience and have your own Power Rangers moment.

Trinity Sun

Trinity is a geek who enjoys watching anime, superhero and Sci-Fi movies and TV shows. She enjoys gaming (however has terrible gacha luck) and creates cool homebrew campaigns in her free time. She’s always up for a new adventure — with a cosy jacket and a good book in hand.

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