#Cho Aniki

[takato1993]

we need weirder video games

we need games like pu-li-ru-la, Skullmonkeys, Parodius, and the Cho Aniki series.

they won't port them to modern consoles but they should.

and its in my head now that they have the power to port some old and obscure gems to modern consoles and to all regions if they wanted to do that.

[retrogamechampion]

The absolutely bizarre trip called "Chou Aniki: Kyuukyoku Muteki Ginga Saikyou Otoko" for the Sony PlayStation / Sega Saturn in 1995.

When it comes to Japanese retro games, it doesn't get very much more Japanese retro game than this, haha. You've really got to see it to believe it. Any of the games in the franchise, really. Speaking of, here's a bonus screenshot of Mami 19 the living ship from "Chou Aniki: Bakuretsu Rantou Hen" for the Super Famicom (SNES):

[papodecasual]

Como relembrar é viver, vamos lembrar de um dos últimos atos oficiais de reconhecimento que Cho Aniki teve por parte da empresa detentora de seus direitos: o "Cho Aniki Festival" (超兄貴祭). Realizado em 24 de março de 2018, no Ikebukuro EDGE, em Tóquio, o evento, organizado pela Extreme Corporation, tinha como objetivo celebrar 25 anos de existência da franquia e reuniu fãs em um show com diversas atrações que remetem ao legado musical da franquia.

Uma das primeiras a se apresentar no evento foi a cantora e dubladora Emi Uema que cantou "Pouring Rain"(1), música que fez parte da campanha de marketing do personagem Uminin, o bonequinho azul mascote de Cho Aniki que caiu no gosto da Extreme Corporation em meados de 2010.

Depois dela, a banda Kaminari (神鳴) fez a sua apresentação. O nome não é muito familiar a primeira vista, mas se buscarmos na sua composição veremos Don Mc Cow, um dos compositores da franquia que teve grande influência na composição da trilha sonora do jogo de PS1 e SS, Cho Aniki: Kyuukyoku Muteki Ginga Saikyou Otoko.

A banda Idaten-tai (韋駄天隊) também marcou presença! Esse grupo musical foi formado após o anúncio do jogo Cho Aniki Zero, lançado para PSP como um reboot da franquia. O ponto alto de sua aparição foi a música "Men's Panic" (2), tema que embalou muitos dos trailers do último jogo e foi tratado por um tempo como o "tema oficial" da série.

Outra atração convidada foi o grupo "Nagareda Project" (流田Project). Desconheço a ligação que eles têm com a franquia, mas parece que o show foi muito bom! A banda fez cover de algumas aberturas bem conhecidas como "Pegasus Fantasy" e "Cha-la Head Cha-la" o que levou ao delírio o público, majoritariamente composto por homens na casa dos 40 anos.

O mestre Koji Hayama, compositor mais icônico da franquia, também apareceu, não para cantar, mas para trazer uma mensagem de parabéns para Cho Aniki.

Além dos shows, os fãs receberam latinhas de energético e tiveram a oportunidade de tirar fotos comemorativas com os "verdadeiros" Adon e Samson, que recebiam as pessoas na entrada do evento.

O site Nico Nico Douga fez uma transmissão ao vivo do Cho Aniki Festival, mas infelizmente a gravação de se perdeu no tempo, tudo que restou para nós foram algumas imagens sobre a cobertura do evento e o excelente artigo do site 4Gamer(3) que traz uma excelente retrospectiva da noite, está em japonês, mas o google tradutor até que nos salva.

Bem, é isso, esse é um tipo de posto que não funcionaria bem no Twitter, então fica aqui no Tumblr como registro.

Links: 1) Pouring Rain por Emi Uema: 【うみにん】Pouring rain【Tifan】 - YouTube; 2) Men's Panic por Idaten-tai: [Cho Aniki] Men's Panic (Animated Music Video) - YouTube; 3) Cobertura do evento pela 4Gamer: 「超兄貴」25周年を祝したライブ「超兄貴祭」をレポート。マッチョマンが猛り，うみにんが踊り，皆でフロントダブルバイセップスした (4gamer.net)

[g4zdtechtv]

Cinematech's Trailer Park - Cho Aniki Collection (Multiplatform)

Sexy Dynamite!

[obscurevideogames]

Pazunin (Metro3D - GBA)

featuring Uminin from the Cho Aniki games

パズにん 〜うみにんのパズルでにむ〜 (2003)

[pepperclint]

[triplestar100]

Cho Aniki PRIDE Edition by triplestar100 Happy Pride Month everyone!

[aire1111]

[milesedgy]

japanese games will look at a super shredded muscular guy in a speedo and be like "this is the funniest thing i've ever seen"

[keiteiken]

❛ if you could call me aniki just once, i would appreciate it. ❞

yūji is quiet, looking at choso with a impassive stare. he's long overcome whatever bitterness he had via their fight in shibuya, which is the first for him. it's odd, to say the least. it's been about two months since then, not long enough for yūji to form that brotherly bond choso sought for so hard, and yūji feels a bit guilty for it. mostly because choso kept asking for it, one, but the curse actually tended to him like an older brother would. “huh, i thought you gave up on that already,” yūji mutters softly, looking away.

cheek resting on his fist, the student sorcerer sighs. even after all the information about the curse that is kenjaku, yūji doesnt have any particular feelings about it. wasuke was the one who raised him for the majority of his life so the memories of who his 'mom' or 'dad' was didn't matter. however it was to choso who looked to be trying hard to form a bond with his only living relative in his eyes. its an odd guilt, one he could reconcile with. one that wouldn't hurt him, since choso had proven to him that his life was valuable; a feat no other curse has done in front of him. yūji looks down in thought, scratching his cheek. maybe once wouldn't hurt.

“chos- ... aniki. d'ya wanna grab a snack or somethin'?”

[emblemxeno]

I take one look at deer-dude and I’m already chanting the Cho Aniki title theme. Shame Bruno is no longer with us to complete that duo.

Cute!!! He should be a reindeer for this year's christmas banner too ;-;

[papodecasual]

Para não dizer que Cho Aniki está completamente esquecido, em 10 de novembro de 2021, a Extreme Corporation utilizou Adon e Samson em um comercial para TV voltado à divulgação de seus novos serviços de gestão empresarial.

[cyberpunkonline]

The Most Off The Wall SHMUPS Ever Created

Buckle up, because we're about to dive into the wild and wacky world of shoot 'em up games, or SHMUPs as we affectionately call them. This genre is like the eccentric cousin at the gaming family reunion – it's a staple, yet niche, and it's known for embracing the bizarre. So, grab your laser blaster and let's blast off into the cosmos of quirkiness.

1. "Parodius" (1988): Let's kick things off with a game that's essentially a parody of itself. "Parodius" takes everything serious about traditional SHMUPs and tosses it out the window. Piloting a ship shaped like a penguin or an octopus, you'll battle against waves of wacky enemies, including dancing pigs and giant sushi. It's absurdity at its finest and showcases the genre's capacity to not take itself too seriously.

2. "Cho Aniki" (1992): Ever wondered what it's like to play a SHMUP that feels like a bizarre bodybuilding competition set in space? Well, "Cho Aniki" has you covered. This game features muscle-bound characters, some wearing speedos, and you shoot protein blasts at equally strange foes. It's a surreal experience that reminds us that SHMUPs can be as odd as they come.

3. "Sexy Parodius" (1996): If you thought "Parodius" was eccentric, wait until you meet its seductive cousin. "Sexy Parodius" takes the zany gameplay and cranks up the absurdity by introducing sexy versions of characters and enemies. Expect to see sultry penguins and raunchy octopuses as you navigate this weird and wild world.

4. "Space Funeral" (2010): This one's not just a SHMUP; it's an entire surreal adventure. "Space Funeral" is a psychedelic journey through a bizarre universe filled with strange characters, odd landscapes, and an eerie soundtrack. While it may not fit the traditional SHMUP mold, it exemplifies how this genre can blend with the avant-garde to create something truly unique.

5. "Ikaruga" (2001): "Ikaruga" may seem like an odd choice on this list, but it's a masterpiece of complexity and design. In this game, you control a ship that can switch between black and white polarity, absorbing bullets of the same color and repelling those of the opposite color. It's a mind-bending experience that takes SHMUP gameplay to a whole new level, showcasing the genre's capacity for innovation and challenge.

6. "Deathsmiles" (2007): This dark and delightful gem takes the SHMUP genre into a realm of gothic horror and whimsy. Set in a spooky, Halloween-inspired world, you control one of several cute yet eerie girls with magical abilities who ride on broomsticks, shooting down all sorts of supernatural foes. It's a twisted fairy tale that beautifully blends the macabre with the adorable, reminding us that SHMUPs can be both charming and unsettling.

So, there you have it, six of the most off-the-wall SHMUPs ever created. From parodies and bizarre bodybuilding battles to surreal journeys through space and spooky gothic worlds, the SHMUP genre proves time and time again that it's a treasure trove of gaming diversity. So, if you're ever in the mood for a gaming experience that's as quirky as it is fun, dive into the weird and wonderful world of SHMUPs. They're like a carnival ride through the bizarre, and they're not to be missed!

- Raz

[g4zdtechtv]

THE PILE PRESENTS: X-Play - I Have No Words for This | 11/3/04

Playing crappy games, so you don't have to. And playing the best stuff, before you do.

(HELP FORMER G4 2.0 STAFF)

(HELP SAVE THE GIANT G4 NES CONTROLLER)

[bthump]

Did you know that lavender rhinoceros was a queer symbol in the 70s? Do you think the name of the Purple Rhino knights is a reference to that?

And in that vein, do you think Miura would openly reference to gay culture?

(I'm sorry if this was mentioned before. I couldn't find any mention of it on your blog.)

I didn't actually know that, but that's pretty cool! And imo it's definitely possible, though I feel like it'd be a pretty niche reference even in America, so I'm more inclined to think it's coincidence. But you never know!

And it depends what you mean by gay culture - he's definitely referenced gay media and cited some of it as inspirations - BL mangakas like Moto Hagio, Devilman, and Guin Saga off the top of my head. Also Samson and Adon, the minor Golden Age villains, are a reference to a cult classic video game series, Cho Aniki, which is known for its over the top campy homoeroticism lol (and, as I have just learned lol, both are also the titles of two different magazines for gay men). I also know people who have made connections between the depiction/aesthetic of Guts, especially in the Black Swordsman arc, and 80s gay men magazines in Japan, though I can't say with confidence how valid those connections are.

Thanks for the ask!