I guess most of us heard of 'Shingeki no Kyoujin' or 'Attack on Titan', an anime in which mankind faces a life threat from giants/titans. I am also really into it and interested to see how Eren, Mikasa and Armin will shape their future.
A director Shinji Higuchi is working on a cinema version of the anime, which is undoubtedly a huge 'YES!!' from all fans of the original anime and manga. It is scheduled for 2015.
But that is not all. At the beginning of April, one of Kawasaki's department stores - Lazona, hosted a 3-day event for 'Attack on Titan' fans. It featured appearance of the most recognizable 'human-eater' through the use of projection mapping on one of the buildings.
But that is not all. At the beginning of April, one of Kawasaki's department stores - Lazona, hosted a 3-day event for 'Attack on Titan' fans. It featured appearance of the most recognizable 'human-eater' through the use of projection mapping on one of the buildings.
Picture: Lazona Department Store
Following the great popularity of the anime around the world, Japan does not stop its efforts to make it even more people drawn to it. The event in Kawasaki was a great example of that. What exactly is projection mapping? Actions speak louder than words, so please take a look below where you will find a projection mapping project organized by Ryoutaro Muramatsu, which took place in Tokio.
It seems that the series has fans even among the youngest! 4 year olds from Oita prefecture, demonstrated a dance to the opening song 'Guren no Yumiya' from Linked Horizon. If you asked me, the song is a bit challenging for the children, but hey they did great! I just sincerely hope they do not know what the anime is about.
Source: animeanime, tokyo otaku mode
Promotion of J-Stars Victory Vs.
Following release of the PS3/Vita fighting game J-Stars Victory Vs. which took place on March 19 2014, Luffy and Goku got in a fight and made some real mess in Shibuya! Fortunately, Vegeta cleaned up everything, but I do not even want to think what would have happened if all 50+ of the game characters (based on Shonen Jump manga series) showed up at the scene. Just take a look. It is amazing, and I wish we could see this kind of promotion with more products.
'Knights of Sidonia'
With great anticipation, I am awaiting to see a new anime 'Knights of Sidonia', which had its five minutes during this year's Anime Japan event. It was one the titles that got my attention, as the action takes place in space (I am a big fan of Alien movie series). Space is a great setting as there always will be a place, or alien organisms human kind has yet to discover. The anime is currently shown on TBS, and below you can check one of its trailers.
"Aldnoah Zero"
Attention everybody! There was some information about 'Aldnoah' revealed during Anime Japan, but just by looking at the names of people involved in production, we can expect a really promising title! Have to put one more title down on my summer 2014 anime list.
Director: Ei Aoki (Fate/zero, Wandering Son)
Story: Gen Urobuchi (Fate/zero, Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
Composition: Katsuhiko Takayama (Ga-Rei-Zero, Sasami-san@Ganbaranai)
Character design concept: Takako Shimura (Wandering Son)
Character design: Masako Matsumoto
Mecha design: I-IV and Kenji Teraoka (Ghost in the Shell: stand Alone Complex, Gundam 00)
Music: Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan, Kill La Kill, Gundam Unicorn)
Director: Ei Aoki (Fate/zero, Wandering Son)
Story: Gen Urobuchi (Fate/zero, Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
Composition: Katsuhiko Takayama (Ga-Rei-Zero, Sasami-san@Ganbaranai)
Character design concept: Takako Shimura (Wandering Son)
Character design: Masako Matsumoto
Mecha design: I-IV and Kenji Teraoka (Ghost in the Shell: stand Alone Complex, Gundam 00)
Music: Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan, Kill La Kill, Gundam Unicorn)
Terror in Tokyo
A new project of Shinichiro Watanabe also looks promising. 'Terror in Tokyo' or 'Zankyo no Tokyo' will be a story about a terrorist attack prepared by two boys, who do not intend to stop from expanding their actions on the whole country.
Hard Play from Power Rangers? :)
Not so long time ago the Super Sentai series has featured a rather unusual occurrence. I am sure that Power Rangers fans know that in case of imminent threat all the 'small' rangers join forces and become one;) to face the evil. Well, it seems that the producers of the show have a specific sense of humour. Soon after the broadcast, Twitter got spawned with images of this new..
ATTTTTAAAACKKK!
Attack on.. Hamburger!!
I've got a little hungry, so maybe let's stop at a Japanese food chain Lotteria for a 'small' treat. The main dish is going to be a sandwich that equals Eren's determination;) It is a set that was available in Japan since March. For 2000 yen ($20) you can choose one of the sandwiches with 5, 7 or 10 pieces of meat (the number of pieces does not change the price). You would also receive a discount coupon that could be used next time and depending of the set, you can pick one of two Attack on Titan key holders. Yum! A meal for a week!
Source: Kai-You, ITMedia
Gundam Donut Dessert
For our dessert we will visit Gundam Cafe, where we are going to enjoy Gundam themed donuts! The white one might remind some of you the early beginning of the mech series dated at 1979. The bad ass also has its own 'ring' and it is the red strawberry. They can be purchased exclusively in Gundam Cafe chain stores in Tokio, Odaiba, Shin-Toshin and Akihabara. Each of these treats costs 320 yen ($3). Itadakimasu!
The best place for all mech fans to enjoy the sweets would be the cafe in Odaiba, as that is the place where you can find a gigantic Gundam robot (1:1 scale). Not so long ago, another projection mapping event took place over there.
That's it for this time!
Matane!
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