#Koichi Nakamura

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Yoshiyuki Ito (arranger) - Virtua Fighter Akira/Kage - Akira

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The Night Belongs to Us

*In Naomi’s room, Amaterasu sits behind her, quietly putting in the finishing touches to Naomi’s hair. It’s just far enough off a bridal bun to still look suitable, but not neat enough to draw suspicion*

Amaterasu: ...there. Looks good.

Naomi: It does. I didn’t think you were so good with hair, Amaterasu-san.

Amaterasu: One of my many talents.

Naomi: Clearly. But are not already running a little late? We should hurry up. *She smooths out her dress and stands up* ...I’m worried. Don’t I look a little formal just for us all getting together.

Amaterasu: Considering the circumstances, why not allow yourself to look a little more formal. Besides...*She checks herself out, in the dusty pink tailored suit* It would a shame to let Maemi-chan’s designs go to waste. (Even if the colour washes me out).

Naomi: True to that. Should we go?

Amaterasu: Yeah. *She puts her hand in her pocket, clicking a button on a remote inside*

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*At the wedding venue, everyone has arrived in their outfits. Junpei has a buzzer is his suit trouser pocket that alarms*

That’s Amaterasu-san’s signal, everyone! Which means Naomi’s gonna be here soon!

Alright! Places, everybody! This is it!

*He walks up to Junpei* How’s Graves doin’?

Orochi’s calming them down in the back. I think we’ll be okay...no turning back after all this anyway.

...hey. Thanks.

Huh? What for?

Y’gotta ask? You’ve done all this for my niece. I’ll always appreciate you for all the work you’ve done. And you’ve been her friend for all these year...to be honest, because of her connections to Hope’s Peak, she didn’t always have the most healthy friendships in school...so thanks for that as well.

...of course. Naomi’s been taking care of me all this time. It’s the least I can do for her.

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Naomi: Oh man, how far down the beach is this?

Amaterasu: Not too much further. They must’ve really wanted the décor to be a surprise.

Naomi: *She spots the flames of some torches up ahead* Ugh finally. *She reaches the torches and finds that boards have been placed down on the sand to make it easier for Naomi to walk in her heels* Well, they had the sense to this much at least.

Amaterasu: Go ahead.

Naomi: Huh?

Amaterasu: *Gestures down the road of boards* I’ll be behind you. Just go ahead.

Naomi: You’re being weird.

Amaterasu: ...

Naomi: ...*She sighs* Alright then? *She continues ahead, as she moves along the path, music starts to become audible in the distance. Soft piano music that enhances the evening atmosphere. The torches become bigger and the decorations become more noticeable. White and pink ribbons on the torches, small arrangements of balloons along the path*

*Naomi eventually turns a corner made by pots of greenery and white arches, coming around to the ceremony itself. The boardwalk is decorated with a white carpet and on either side are assortments of chairs. Her whole class, her uncle, and Kyouko and Makoto are present, all dressed up for the occasion. Kyoji stands at the end of the white carpet underneath the balloon arch. Off to the side, Kaede is delicately playing on the piano next to an extravagant four-tiered cake*

Naomi: I...*She almost laughs* What is all this...? It’s looks like-

A wedding?

Naomi: ...*Her faces turns to realisation* This...this-

*Karma walks out from behind some of the shrubbery decorations, dressing in a pink and light blue tuxedo with a tailcoat. Their baseball cap is still sitting proudly upon their head, with a white rose attached to it. They walk down to the top of the aisle up to Naomi*

Karma: ...hi there.

Naomi: ...this is a wedding? For us?

Karma: Surprise? *They grin sheepishly* Junpei coordinated all of it to make a surprise...

Naomi: Junpei-kun?

Karma wanted to get married before...

Karma: Yeah...I’m sorry! If you hate all this, then I totally understand! I promise you don’t have to count this at all! Once the fighting is over, we can have another wedding - an even bigger one that you can have complete control over! We’ll have a traditional Japanese wedding! Or a traditional Jewish wedding, if you’d prefer...honestly, I don’t know much about either-

Naomi: *She starts to giggle and then breaks into a laugh*

Karma: Wh...what’s so funny? Is it the suit?!

Naomi: No no, love, you look wonderful. It’s all...*She takes in, and breathlessly says* Wonderful...

Karma: You’re not mad then?

Naomi: Oh, I definitely will be having a redo after the battle. But this? It’s just...beautiful. You all...you all look amazing as well. And thank you, Maemi-san, for the dress.

*Maemi is dressed in a pale blue dress with darker blue detailing, her hair pulled back in a ponytail* No, no. Thank Muro-kun for that one.

Naomi: I shall.

And let’s not forget the most important part- go on, kiddo.

*Madoka walks around in a dress the same shade of pink as Naomi’s dress’ details, with a small basket of flower petals. She looks up at Naomi and then reaches into the basket and throws a handful of petals at her*

Madoka: Bwam!

Naomi: *She laughs and crouches down to Madoka* Aw, Mado, you look beautiful. Definitely more beautiful than mommy.

Karma: So, um...Naomi.

Naomi: *She stands back up* Yes?

Karma: Do you wanna get married...?

Naomi: *She giggles* Like you need to even ask.

Karma: Okay...okay! *They run back down and stand at the arch.*

*Kaede takes her cue to start playing again. With some encouragement, Madoka walks down the aisle, clumsily throwing the petals down onto the ground before going to the side.*

*He offers his arm* If I may have the pleasure of walking you down?

Naomi: Of course. *She takes Koichi’s arm and the two walk down*

...I’m sorry this is all happening without your parents...

Naomi: *Her smile shakes bit* I know...but they’d be happy, right?

Overjoyed. And very proud.

Naomi: Then that’s enough.

*The two reach the arch and Koichi lets Naomi go and she stand opposite Karma. Koichi takes his seat as Junpei and Sadao stand and join Karma’s side, in similarly designed tuxedos. Similarly, Kyouko and Orochi stand to join Naomi’s side...in matching dusty pink dresses*

Naomi: *She stops herself from chuckling* I should’ve know you’d try and out dress me.

As if I could.

*She presents Naomi with a bouquet of her favourite flowers* You look beautiful, Naomi.

Naomi: You do too. I better be the maid of honour at your wedding.

Hey-

Naomi: *She turns her back to Kyouko with a sly grin* Alright...I’m ready.

Then we’ll begin.

We’re gathered here today to celebrate the love and union between Naomi Kizakura and Karma Graves. Before we begin, if anyone should have any reason that these two should not be married-

Karma: Keep it to yourself.

*A few people laugh*

That works too.

Now, usually this is the part where we would go through the story of how the two met, and how they fell in love and how their story got to this day. Though with such short notice, and with it being a surprise to one of our parties I couldn’t exactly get a rounded story.

Naomi: Well, we were all there for the king’s game.

So...I’ll pass it to our couple. They can tell us their story through their own words.

Naomi: Just...off the cuff?

Karma: Sorry.

Naomi: No, it’s fine! Not a hard topic to talk about.

Karma: Then, will I...?

Naomi: If I could?

Karma: O-of course!

Naomi: I don't have my vows planned out, because someone didn't bother telling me I was getting married until… What, thirty seconds ago? And despite my many skills, coming up with speeches on the spot is… Not one of these. So I'll keep it short. *She takes a breath and looks into Karma’s eyes* Anyway, Karma. I loved you for years, we have a kid together, and I promise to love you and to care for you for the rest of my life. I'm sure there should be like three more sections of things I promise, but I don't remember them now, so I'll just go with those. I think those are the big ones. And now I'm rambling, so I will stop. Love and care. Let's stick to these.

Karma: *They’re grinning like an idiot* I love that. Very you.

Naomi: Would rather get it out of the way than stand thinking ‘Agh, what to say?’ *They both giggle*

Karma: *They take a breath, nervously taking out a piece of paper* Sorry, I just...I’m worried I’ll forget something I wanna say.

Naomi: Go ahead.

Karma: *They nod* Naomi... God I had a hard time writing this, not because of anything bad, but because there is so much I wish I could say. I just don't have the words. From our first kiss at the Christmas Party, all the way to now, I've loved spending my life with you in my arms, and I will continue to. Naomi, you help me feel safe and grounded, and I only hope to provide you and Mado with the same sense of love and safety. I adore you, and have nothing but hope and excitement for our future together once the world is back in order. I promise to look out for you and Mado, and to bring joy into your lives, as you have done with mine. You fill me with nothing but love and happiness, and I am so happy to have you in my life. I wouldn't trade our time together for anything. You're my light in the dark, and I promise to treasure that. Here's to our future, come what may. I love you Naomi, and that's never gonna change.

Naomi: ...*She clears her throat, clearly struggling to stop herself from tearing up* I love you, too.

Do you, Karma Graves, take Kizakura Naomi to be your lawfully wedded wife?

Karma: I do.

And do you, Kizakura Naomi, take Karma Graves to your lawfully wedded partner?

Naomi: *She grins* I do.

Then by the power vested in me by...

Junpei? *A few people laugh*

I hereby pronounce you officially married.

*Karma and Naomi come together for a final kiss as the ceremony attendees break out into cheers. From the sides, Rina and Amaterasu throw rose petals over the two. Naomi and Karma giggle and look across the party*

Karma: ...I love you.

Naomi: ...I love you more.

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Tell them Naegi.

Look I get you all are upset and-.

Everyone, calm down. I know your upset and you have every right to be, however... I had to agree with Makoto as well in this matter.

If you think killing Class 77-B would solve matters it won't; it would simply lead to more bloodshed which we are trying to avoid.

Ah yes, the other traitor that allow them to use the Neo World Program.

Why on earth did you allow this?! You know full well that what you did was brainwashing and remove all memory of what they did!

And? Did you forget what my sector is? I'm in charge of the 7th division which I work on not just Information System security and administration but Research and develop therapy to cure Despair!

I'm a therapist, first and foremost - I help patients with severe traumas and tragedies that have occur and Mr. Tengan has allow me to help research a way to cure despair.

But you...? You simply don't care for the reason, you just want to kill them as they are 'Ultimate Despair' and not question why any of them are willing to join Junko Enoshima, am I right... Vice-Leader Kyosuke Munakata?

How about you shut your damn mouth! You may think use whatever mental health issues you want but that doesn't mean shit! You still work with them as well, after all your sector doesn't do worth shit! All your here for is to set up security then anything.

Well maybe if you let her help them instead of jumping the gun then maybe she wouldn't take such an issue.

The thing is that she is correct, you guys never look into the why or what; you all assume that they were like that from the get-go, never question anything so maybe instead of jumping to conclusions maybe you can start asking what happen, hm? Background checks are a thing for a reason.

As am I, I know you all have a right to be angry but there's got to be a reason.

Protest, riots and even wars - there always has to be a reason why they occur and why people act out the way they do but you all do need to consider that possibility there.

Exactly and you all have every right to be angry; we don't blame you for that, however something doesn't add up in regards to Class 77-B.

I had to started to look into their backgrounds and I'm not sure how all of them would be willing to side with Junko Enoshima or even what happen.

I think what we need to do is work on figuring out what happen and...

To question what happen, starting off wit the one that seems connected to what happen to Hajime Hinata; Kyoji Nakamura.

...Ri-Right, of course.

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NINJA VS SHARK (2023) Reviews of martial arts fantasy horror - free to watch online

Ninja vs Shark is a 2023 Japanese martial arts fantasy horror film about an evil cult leader who controls sharks to kill pearl divers. Directed by Koichi Sakamoto (Girls Blood; Attack of the Yakuza; masses of Power Rangers, Ultraman and Kamen Rider TV series) from a screenplay written by Junichiro Ashiki. The Remow production stars Kohshu Hirano (Ultraman Z), Shun Nishime (Kamen Rider Ghost),…

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what's achi endo (428 shibuya scramble) ryu number?

Achi Endo does not have a Ryu Number.

(bonus below)

Now, bear with me here. It turns out Kinoko Nasu is in 428: Shibuya Scramble.

No, not as a credit for writing a bonus scenario for Shibuya Scramble, which he did also do, but like, as a presence in the story of Shibuya Scramble.

...At least in the "True Conspiracy" scenario. According to producer Koichi Nakamura, who is also in the story of Shibuya Scramble. And is trying to warn you about his replacement fakes. And Nasu's. And eventually yours?

I'm told it's a reference to an older visual novel, Banshee's Last Cry.

At any rate, for no particular reason, let's hard pivot. You know this little fucker?

You may have caught wind of what she's like in Melty Blood: Type Lumina back when she was released as free DLC.

This isn't her first appearance in Melty Blood, of course. She was made playable in the Act Cadenza version of the original Melty Blood, where for her Last Arc attack she summons...

Okay, slightly hard to make out. Let's take a peek at a ripped asset:

Oh hey, would you look at that, it's Nasu's avatar.

Fancy that.

(So the actual sticking point here is that we don't really "see" or encounter Nasu in Shibuya Scramble, we're kinda just told he exists, which does make that appearance ineligible. But if you wanted to bend some rules, I mean,

you could make dodgier maneuvers.)

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Shoma Uno @ Worlds 2024 SP

"I love you, I love you, I love you!"💜💜💜💜

Photos by Koichi Nakamura

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you may know that koichi nakamura, the main programmer from the first few dragon quest games, went on found the company chunsoft and create the mystery dungeon series and thus the first mystery dungeon game was a dragon quest crossover starring torneko from dq4. there was a trilogy starring torneko and a game featuring a young version of yangus from dq8, though only the second torneko game was ever localised.

well here's a couple of obscure dragon quest games i only learned existed today:

there were 2 more dragon quest mystery dungeon games released for old japanese mobile phones.

Dragon Quest Mystery Dungeon MOBILE stars young yangus again

Dragon Quest More Mystery Dungeon MOBILE stars original characters who may be the least known dragon quest protagonists ever

well now you know

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NAMES OF SIBLINGS: CLASS E

NOTE: doesn’t include Kurahashi and Mimura’s retconned (mentioned in one extra material, then not) brother(s).

Please credit me if you use my name ideas! I'd love to see what content you do with it :)

Hope you like it! I am open to feedback, questions if any, (about the themes™ or something else) and opinions. I'd love to talk more about my work.

Click on "ref." to see what the name is, well, referencing! it's a lot of Wikipedia nods and research from me.

ISOGAI (磯貝) Yuuma (悠馬)

Mother: Yukie (幸栄 "happiness, prosperous")

Younger brother, 6: Yutaka (裕  “affluence”)

Sister, 6 (twins):  Yuko (裕子, latter meaning “abundance”)

OKAJIMA (岡島) Taiga (大河)

Older brother, 16: Takumi (匠海 “sea, craftsman” as Taiga means “river”)

OKANO (岡野) Hinata (ひなた)

Older brother, 17: Sora (そら “blue sky”, as Hinata means "sunny place")

Younger brother, 10: Haruki (はるき “spring, radiance” to keep up the theme)

KATAOKA (片岡) Megu (メグ)

Father: Ken (健 “strength” versatility in both Japanese and English)

Mother: Valérie (ヴァレリ “valuable, strong”) Durack (デュラック ref.)

Older brother, 24ish: Jo (譲 “transfer” as Megu is also a JPN/ENG name)

KANZAKI (神崎) Yukiko (有希子)

Older brother, 19ish: Nobushige “Nobu” (陳重, “Father of japanese civil law” ref.)

(or Nobuyoshi 信義 “faith, justice” ref.)

KIMURA (木村) Masayoshi (正義)

Younger brother, 11: Brave (勇気) (canon name)

SUGAYA (菅谷) “Sosuke” (創介)

Father, 65: Isamu (勇 ref.)

Mother, 60: Setsuko (節子 ref.)

Sister, 30: Fuku (譜矩 “music sheet”, “carpenters square” ref.)

Chosen name: Aya (彩 “coloring”)

SUGINO (杉野) Tomohito (友人)

Younger brother, 10: Ichirou (朗 ref. who is mentioned by Tomohito in this)

TAKEBAYASHI (竹林) Kotarou (孝太郎)

Oldest brother, 25: Kohei (孝平, “filial piety”, like Kotarou, “flat”)

Older brother, 22: Koichi (耕, “cultivate” same “Ko” syllable as his brothers)

CHIBA (千葉) Ryuunosuke (龍之介) name credits from @fumiko-matsubara post!

Older sister, 18: Rena (れな “beautiful”)

Younger sister, 12: Kohaku (琥珀 “amber, jewelled”)

Youngest sister, 7: Yuko (優子 “tender, child”) 

TERASAKA (寺坂) Ryouma (竜馬)

Younger sister, 5ish: Ryoko (竜子 “dragon” (like her brother) “child”)

NAKAMURA (中村) Rio (莉桜)

Older brother, 20: Ren (蓮 “lotus” as Rio means "jasmine" and "cherry blossom")

HARA (原) Sumire (寿美鈴)

Father: Suzuo (鈴雄 “bell” (same kanji as Sumire), “male”)

Mother, from Shimane: Emiko (恵美子 “blessing, beauty (same kanji as Sumire), child”)

Younger brother, 9ish: Toshiki (寿樹 “longevity” (same kanji as Sumire), “trees”)

(or Susumu (進 “advance”))

Youngest brother, 6ish: Kazuma (寿馬 “longevity” (same kanji as Sumire) “horse”)

FUWA (不破) Yuzuki (優月) (from @xx0social-anxiety0xx)

Older brother: Minato (湊, ref.)

MAEHARA (前原) Hiroto (陽斗) (names from @maeiso-trash post, i just picked the kanji) 

Oldest sister, 19: Mizuki (美月 “moon, beautiful” as Hiroto means sun)

Older sister, 17: Kiyoko (喜洋子 “rejoice, ocean child” as her siblings mean sun/moon)

MIMURA (三村) Kouki (航輝)

Mother: Wakana/ (和可女 “harmony, capable, woman”)

or Tomoe (知永 “eternity, wisdom”)

MIYAKE (三宅 “three house”, from Okayama prefecture)

MURAMATSU (村松) Takuya (拓哉) ref.

Younger brother, 12: Sho (翔 ref., keeping the “JOHNNY oshi” theme)

YADA (矢田) Touka (桃花)

Younger brother, 9: Kentaro (健太朗 “healthy/strength, plump, cheerful”)

YOSHIDA (吉田) Taisei (大成) ref.

Mother: Sokhna (ソクナ “woman, wife”) N’Diaye (ンジャイ)

Father: Shigeo (重夫 “ ref.)

Older Sister, 20: Tomoko (とも子 “friend, child” ref.)

RITSU (律)

Older sister/prototype: Første Artillerimodell (F.A.Mo)

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INTERDIMENSION FESTIVAL: IDOLM@STER★♥LOVE LIVE! UTA GASSEN

Information regarding the first IJIGEN FES 2023 live has been revealed! The live will occur in the TOKYO DOME on the 9th and 10th of December 2023. This first fes will feature three branches of IDOLM@STER performing with four branches of Love Live!

The voice providers participating in this stop are as follows:

DAY 1 ONLY

IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS 　Kotomi Aihara (Shiki Ichinose), Hiromi Igarashi (Anzu Futaba), Asami Takano (Frederica Miyamoto), Yuki Nakashima (Yuuki Otokura), Yuko Iida (Kanade Hayami), Honoka Inoue (Nanami Asari), Sumire Uesaka (Anastasia), Aya Suzaki (Minami Nitta), Miyu Tomita (Akira Sunazuka), Ru Thing (Syuko Shiomi), Teru Ikuta (Natalia), Hina Tachibana (Nagi Hisakawa), Nanami Yamashita (Yui Ohtsuki) IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE 　Haruka Yamazaki (Mirai Kasuga), Azusa Tadokoro (Shizuka Mogami), Machico (Tsubasa Ibuki), Momo Asakura (Serika Hakozaki), Kotori Koiwai (Tomoka Tenkubashi), Atsuki Nakamura (Roco Handa), Emi Hirayama (Reika Kitakami), Yui Watanabe (Nao Yokoyama) IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS 　Karin Isobe (Kogane Tsukioka), Chisa Suginuma (Mamimi Tanaka), Anna Yamaki (Sakuya Shirase), Shio Watanabe (Yuika Mitsumine), Yuina Mizuki (Kiriko Yukoku), Honoka Kuroki (Amana Osaki), Ryoko Maekawa (Tenka Osaki), Noriko Shibasaki (Chiyuki Kuwayama), Yuu Wakui (Toru Asakura), Rio Tsuchiya (Madoka Higuchi), Saran Tajima (Koito Fukumaru), Miho Okasaki (Hinana Ichikawa), Azusa Shizuki (Nichika Nanakusa), Aya Yamane (Mikoto Aketa)

DAY 2 ONLY

IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS 　Ayaka Ohashi (Uzuki Shimamura), Ayaka Fukuhara (Rin Shibuya), Sayuri Hara (Mio Honda), Amina Sato (Arisu Tachibana), Tomoyo Kurosawa (Miria Akagi), Hana Tamegai (Risa Matoba), Makoto Koichi (Haru Yuuki), Asaka Imai (Chie Sasaki), Natsumi Haruse (Kaoru Ryuzaki), Misaki Kuno (Nina Ichihara), Yuri Komori (Koharu Koga), Mina Nakazawa (Yukimi Sajo), Maki Hanatani (Kozue Yusa) IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE 　Aimi (Julia), Miku Itou (Yuriko Nanao), Ibuki Kido (Kana Yabuki), Arisa Kori (Kaori Sakuramori), Yuri Komagata (Sayoko Takayama), Rie Suegara (Fuka Toyokawa), Saki Minami (Tsumugi Shiraishi), Rikako Yamaguchi (Rio Momose) IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS 　Hitomi Sekine (Mano Sakuragi), Reina Kondo (Hiori Kazano), Mayu Mineda (Meguru Hachimiya), Hiyori Konno (Kaho Komiya), Haruka Shiraishi (Chiyoko Sonoda), Mariko Nagai (Juri Saijo), Wakana Maruoka (Rinze Morino), Akiho Suzumoto (Natsuha Arisugawa), Yuki Tanaka (Asahi Serizawa), Eri Yukimura (Fuyuko Mayuzumi), Sayaka Kitahara (Mei Izumi), Rina Kawaguchi (Luca Ikaruga), Haruna Mikawa (Hana Suzuki), Rena Ozawa (Haruki Iketa)

DAY 1&2

AQOURS (LOVE LIVE! SUNSHINE!!) 　Anju Inami (Chika Takami), Rikako Aida (Riko Sakurauchi), Nanaka Suwa (Kana Matsuura), Arisa Komiya (Dia Kurosawa), Shukai Saito (You Watanabe), Aika Kobayashi (Yoshiko Tsushima), Kanako Takatsuki (Hanamaru Kunikida), Aina Suzuki (Mari Ohara), Ai Furihata (Ruby Kurosawa) NIJIGASAKU SCHOOL IDOL CLUB 　Aguri Ohnishi (Ayumu Uehara), Mayu Sagara (Kasumi Nakasu), Kaori Maede (Shizuku Osaka), Miyu Kubota (Karin Asaka), Natsumi Murakami (Ai Miyashia), Akari Kito (Kanata Konoe), Coco Hayashi (Setsuna Imura), Maria Sashide (Emma Verde), Chiemi Tanaka (Rina Tennoji), Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune), Shu Uchida (Mia Taylor), Akina Homoto (Zhong Lanzhu). 　Support Member: Hinaki Yano (Yu Takasaki) Liella! (LOVE LIVE! SUPERSTAR!!) 　Sayuri Date (Kanon Shibuya), Liyuu (Keke Tang), Nako Misaki (Chisato Arashi), Naomi Payton (Sumire Heanna), Nagisa Aoyama (Ren Hazuki), Nozomi Suzuhara (Kinako Sakurakoji), Akana Yabushima (Mei Yoneme), Wakana Okuma (Shiki Wakana), Aya Emori (Natsumi Onitsuka), Yuina (Wien Margarete), Sakura Sakakura (Tomari Onitsuka) HASUNOSORA SCHOOL IDOL CLUB 　Nirei Nozomi (Kaho Hinoshita), Kokona Nonaka (Sayaka Murano), Nina Hanamiya (Kozue Otomune), Kotoka Sasaki (Tsuzuri Yugiri), Kanna Kan (Rurino Osawa), Kona Tsukine (Megumi Fujishima)

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth | Story Trailer

Gameplay Trailer

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will launch both physically and digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) on January 26, 2024 worldwide.

Overview

■ About

Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.

Epic Emotional Drama

Two larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister…

Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days.

Best-in-Class RPG Action

Experience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes. Adapt your party’s skills to the situation with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.

Infinite Adventure

Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific. Unforgettable moments await at every step of the journey with a unique mix of quests and activities to enjoy at your leisure.

Locations

Explore Yokohama’s Isezaki Ijincho and the series’ first overseas region, Hawaii!

Encounter new faces, create new bonds, and enjoy minigames in these immense and vibrant environments.

Cast

Ichiban Kasuga (portrayed by Kazuhiro Nakaya)

Kazuma Kiryu (portrayed by Takaya Kuroda)

Jo Sawashiro (portrayed by Shinichi Tsutsumi)

Yu Nanba (portrayed by Ken Yasuda)

Eiji Mitamura (portrayed by Ryo Narita)

Eric Tomizawa (portrayed by Satoru Iguchi)

Koichi Adachi (portrayed by Akio Otsuka)

Saeko Mukoda (portrayed by Sumire Uesaka)

Joon-gi Han (portrayed by Yuichi Nakamura)

Tianyou Zhao (portrayed by Nobuhiko Okamoto)

Chitose Fujinomiya (portrayed by Anju Inami)

Seonhee (portrayed by Hana Takeda)

Masumi Arakawa (portrayed by Kiichi Nakai)

Masataka Ebina (portrayed by Hiroki Hasegawa)

Dwight (portrayed by Danny Trejo)

Masataka Ebina (portrayed by Daniel Dae Kim)

■ Game Editions

Standard Edition ($69.99)

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Deluxe Edition ($84.99)

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Master Vacation Bundle

Ultimate Edition ($109.99)

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth game

Master Vacation Bundle

Assorted Outfit Bundle

Sujimon & Resort Bundle

Yakuza CD Collection Set

■ Pre-Order Bonus Content

Hero’s Booster Pack

This pack allows you to increase your party members’ level and job rank by 1.

Includes:

Leveling Set (Small) x 1

Gearworks Crafting Set (Small) x 1

Job Leveling Set (Small) x 1

* These consumable items grant enough EXP to raise a character’s level by 1 and enough Job EXP to raise the rank of the corresponding job by 1. * Please note that these items only grant as much EXP as needed and are therefore of greatest benefit when characters are their furthest from a level or rank up. * These items cannot be used by characters who have reached their maximum level or job rank.

Special Job Set

This set contains the special jobs of Linebacker and Tennis Ace.

Male Job: Linebacker will be available to all male party members.

Female Job: Tennis Ace will be available to all female party members.

* To unlock the Linebacker job, Kasuga’s Confidence must be level 6 or higher. * To unlock the Tennis Ace job, Kasuga’s Charisma must be level 6 or higher.

[artbykays]

GO FOR IT KOICHI!!

Hehe Imma try and give this to Zach Aguilar(ENG VA) tomorrow at a con cause last time I saw him as Yukako, HE HAD NO KOICHI PRINTS LAST TIME I WENT 😤😤

Also I wanted to do the “Go for it Nakamura!” Trend from a while back

[taffydragonblog]

Doctor Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik[a] is the main antagonist of Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Eggman was created and designed by Naoto Ohshima as part of many design choices for Sega's new mascot. After the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog, Ohshima chose to use his previous egg-shaped character to create the antagonist of the 1991 video game Sonic the Hedgehog, making him the arch-nemesis of the series' eponymous main character.Doctor EggmanSonic the Hedgehog character

Modern (left) and Classic (right) Eggman designs as they appear in Sonic Dream Team(2023) and Sonic Superstars (2023), respectively.First appearanceSonic the Hedgehog(1991)Created byNaoto OhshimaDesigned byNaoto Ohshima (classic) Yuji Uekawa (modern)Voiced by

Japanese

Masaharu Sato(1991–1993)[1]

Junpei Takiguchi(1996) (OVA)

Chikao Ohtsuka(1998–2015)[1]

Kotaro Nakamura (2016–present)

Mitsuaki Kanuka (2024) (Sonic Prime, season 3)

Koichi Yamadera(live action films)

English

Long John Baldry(1993–1996) (AoStH)[2]

Jim Cummings(1993–1994) (SatAM) (AoStH, unaired pilot)[1]

Deem Bristow (1998–2004)[3]

Edwin Neal (1999) (OVA)[1]

Garry Chalk (1999) (Underground)[3]

Mike Pollock (2003–present)[1][4]

Brian Drummond(Sonic Prime)

Portrayed byJim Carrey

In the main video games series, Eggman is a mad scientist who plans to conquer the world to build his own empire. While he has gone through several major and minor appearance changes throughout the series, his in-game designs retain several basic characteristics, such as his ovate body, red-black-yellow clothing, bald head, onesie, pince-nez sunglasses, and large mustache. Eggman commonly creates machines and robots, including a wide variety of "Badnik" military robots. Notably in early games, he has also served as a recurring boss, appearing in almost every level piloting a vehicle of his design.

Eggman has appeared in almost every Sonic the Hedgehog video game since his first appearance in the 1991 title Sonic the Hedgehog and is also a prominent character in other media, including comics, novels, and cartoons. He made his live-action cinematic debut in the 2020 film adaptation, portrayed by Jim Carrey. Eggman has been well received by critics and is one of the most popular and recognizable villains in gaming history.

have some free info I guess

[despair-to-future-arcs]

Let’s meet the new hot members of Future Foundation!

Location: Future Foundation Building

*CRASH*

???: YOU PIECE OF SHIT, YOU WERE GOING TO RUN AWAY, WEREN'T YOU?!

???: N-NO NO NO, Look I promise I wasn't going to - I was just-!

*As then Kyoji was punch to the wall in a meeting room* Look I assure you, I wasn't trying to run! I promise I wasn't, I just-!

KYOJI NAKAMURA Former Class: 75 Former Ultimate Title: Geneticist

Current Position: Member of Future Foundation Section: Member of the 4th Division Job: Doctor

*A punch nearly hit his face but punches the wall causing the man to stop talking* EEK!!

How about you quick fucking lying and tell us the fucking truth you piece of shit before I break all your god damn teeth you fucking traitor!

JUZO SAKAKURA Former Class: 74 Former Ultimate Title: Boxer

Current Position: Member of Future Foundation Section: Head of the 6th Division Description: Policing, including riot suppression and investigate special crimes

But if you mention you weren't going to run then why did you try to leave when it was reveal that Hajime Hinata was Izuru Kamukura, if you mind me asking?

KAZUO TENGAN Former Title: Former Headmaster of Hope's Peak Academy

Current Position: Leader of the Future Foundation Section: Head of the 1st Division Description: Provide overall directions and leadership of Future Foundation

We-Well I would if you tell these 2 to stop threatening me!

Well it's either that or your a Ultimate Despair, correct? You help create Izuru Kamukura - one of the Ultimate Despairs thus meaning your a traitor...

KYOSUKE MUNAKATA Former Class: 74 Former Ultimate Title: Student Council President/Kendo Fighter

Current Position: Vice-Leader of the Future Foundation Section: Head of the 2nd Division Description: Manage day-to-day operations of the Future Foundation, construction of facility; expansion of organization; military and peacekeeping force

Look I don't even work for any of those Ultimate Despairs, I was just told by the Steering Committee!!

Kyosuke... put down the sword right this instant, your scaring him and we won't get any answers if you keep threatening him...

...

*puts his sword down* Very well... apologies, now...

Seiko? Have you prepare it...?

*is fiddling with a bottle and needle* I-It's almost done, I'm getting this truth serum prepare...

SEIKO KIMURA Former Class: 76 Former Ultimate Title: Pharmacist

Current Position: Member of Future Foundation Section: Head of the 4th Division Description: Research and develop medical techniques

So even my own head is turning against me too, I'm not surprise bout that...

Lo-Look, if whatever you did will also make me suspicious and same for you 2 as well!

...

KOICHI KIZAKURA Former Class: 55 Former Ultimate Title: Talent Scout

Current Position: Member of Future Foundation Section: Head of the 3rd Division Description: Human resources, include scouting for potential members and personnel assignments

...

MIAYA GEKKOGAHARA Former Class: 75 Former Ultimate Title: Therapist

Current Position: Member of Future Foundation Section: Head of the 7th Division Description: Information System security and administration; Research and develop therapy to cure Despair

[moviesandmania]

NINJA VS SHARK (2023) Martial arts action horror - trailer

Ninja vs Shark is a 2023 Japanese martial arts action horror film about an evil cult leader who controls sharks to kill pearl divers. Directed by Koichi Sakamoto (Girls Blood; Attack of the Yakuza; masses of Power Rangers, Ultraman and Kamen Rider TV series) from a screenplay written by Junichiro Ashiki. The Remow production stars Kohshu Hirano (Ultraman Z), Shun Nishime (Kamen Rider Ghost),…

[satoshi-mochida]

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth launches January 26, 2024

Gematsu Source

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will launch both physically and digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on January 26, 2024 worldwide, publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced. Digital pre-orders are now available.

Here is an overview of the game, via SEGA:

■ About

Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.

Epic Emotional Drama

Two larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days.

Best-in-Class RPG Action

Experience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes. Adapt your party’s skills to the situation with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.

Infinite Adventure

Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific. Unforgettable moments await at every step of the journey with a unique mix of quests and activities to enjoy at your leisure.

Locations

Explore Yokohama’s Isezaki Ijincho and the series’ first overseas region, Hawaii! Encounter new faces, create new bonds, and enjoy minigames in these immense and vibrant environments.

Cast

Ichiban Kasuga (portrayed by Kazuhiro Nakaya)

Kazuma Kiryu (portrayed by Takaya Kuroda)

Jo Sawashiro (portrayed by Shinichi Tsutsumi)

Yu Nanba (portrayed by Ken Yasuda)

Eiji Mitamura (portrayed by Ryo Narita)

Eric Tomizawa (portrayed by Satoru Iguchi)

Koichi Adachi (portrayed by Akio Otsuka)

Saeko Mukoda (portrayed by Sumire Uesaka)

Joon-gi Han (portrayed by Yuichi Nakamura)

Tianyou Zhao (portrayed by Nobuhiko Okamoto)

Chitose Fujinomiya (portrayed by Anju Inami)

Seonhee (portrayed by Hana Takeda)

Masumi Arakawa (portrayed by Kiichi Nakai)

Masataka Ebina (portrayed by Hiroki Hasegawa)

Dwight (portrayed by Danny Trejo)

Masataka Ebina (portrayed by Daniel Dae Kim)

■ Game Editions

Standard Edition ($69.99)

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Deluxe Edition ($84.99)

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Master Vacation Bundle

Ultimate Edition ($109.99)

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth game

Master Vacation Bundle

Assorted Outfit Bundle

Sujimon & Resort Bundle

Yakuza CD Collection Set

■ Pre-Order Bonus Content

Hero’s Booster Pack

This pack allows you to increase your party members’ level and job rank by 1.

Includes:

* These consumable items grant enough EXP to raise a character’s level by 1 and enough Job EXP to raise the rank of the corresponding job by 1. * Please note that these items only grant as much EXP as needed and are therefore of greatest benefit when characters are their furthest from a level or rank up. * These items cannot be used by characters who have reached their maximum level or job rank.

Special Job Set

This set contains the special jobs of Linebacker and Tennis Ace.

* To unlock the Linebacker job, Kasuga’s Confidence must be level 6 or higher. * To unlock the Tennis Ace job, Kasuga’s Charisma must be level 6 or higher.

Watch a new set of trailers below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.

Story Trailer

English (Worldwide)

English (Asia)

Japanese

Gameplay Trailer

English (Worldwide)

English (Asia)

Japanese