Sega took down the free demo download of the much anticipated Yakuza 6 after it was discovered to contain the full game.

“We are as upset as you are, and had hoped to have this demo available for everyone today,” Sega said in a statement.

“We discovered that some were able to use the demo to unlock the full game. We’re looking into the nature of the issue.”

This song by San Francisco’s own synth pop artist Secret Secret features virtual diva Hatsune Miku. The song Love Academy has been a long time coming and the preview is welcome by the Hatsune Miku fan community.

Hatsune Miku x Osamu Tezuka Exhibition
The World Connected by Isao Tomita

The exhibition is based on a collaboration with both Hatsune Miku and Osamu Tezuka during Isao Tomita’s long career as a musician. The exhibition highlights the earlier collaborations between three artists and also involves an exhibit displaying 3DCG models of Hatsune Miku, as well as other related artwork. Continue reading →

Yoshiki’s masterful Wembley Arena drum solo.

Recovering from his recent disc replacement surgery, X-Japan’s drummer/pianist/song writer/frontman, Yoshiki announced his intention to appear at Anime Expo. He will be at the Southern California anime convention to screen the X-Japan documentary, “We are X”. Following the presentation he will open up the floor for what will sure to be a memorable Q&A session. Continue reading →

Left by his mate for a younger male, Grape-kun the Humboldt penguin was so depressed. Thanks to a colaboration with Anime Kemono Friends, Grape-kun has a new love, Hululu. It is reported that he became so infatuated with Hululu that he was not eating his food. See Grape-kun at the Tobu Zoo in Miyashiro, Japan.

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Today is the official birthday of the Matsuno brothers. This video was created to celebrate the occasion.

After experiencing ongoing pain, numbness, and paralysis in his left arm and hand. It has been announced that YOSHIKI of X JAPAN will undergo an emergency cervical artificial disc replacement surgery on Tuesday, May 16th in Los Angeles.

Update: Yoshiki of X Japan underwent surgery for cervical artificial disc replacement on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. The operation was concluded successfully. A 90% recovery is expected over the next six months.

Source: YoshikiSurgery

The creators of PaRappa The Rapper and Gitaroo Man combine forces to mastermind an all-new, story-led, rhythm-action adventure. Target platforms are the PS4 and STEAM.

Source: Project Rap Rabbit (working title)