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[avomagazine]

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Since 2020, AVO Magazine has been curating a list of seven music videos by Japanese artists and bands across various genres, from pop and rock to metal.

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Enjoy the music!

[quirky-vg]

From: Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!!

[umbrasdoodles]

I played a demo for a little game called Bakeru, which is coming out VERY SOON. It's a very fun action platformer thing. I also love finding trivia-giver Scoop around the levels, even if his appearance is, uh....

[satoshi-mochida]

BAKERU coming west on September 3 for Switch, PC - Gematsu

Spike Chunsoft will release Good Feel-developed 3D action game BAKERU for Switch and PC via Steam on September 3 in the west, the publisher announced. A demo is available now via Nintendo eShop.

BAKERU first launched for Switch on November 30, 2023 in Japan.

Here is an overview of the game, via Spike Chunsoft:

About

Bakeru’s adventure begins in this Japan-esque wild action game! Disaster strikes Japan! Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. Bakeru travels to 47 Japanese prefectures to free Japan from the grip of evil spirits!

Key Features

Spectacular Action Set in Fairy Tale Japan! – Bakeru takes place in “Fairy Tale Japan,” a mix of modern Japan and old period dramas, which is divided into more than 50 stages.

Battle on With Bakeru’s Drum! – A secret treasure passed down by Tanuki Clan. It is said to be able to purify evil spirits. Fight through enemies and traps with simple controls!

Transform Into Fairy Tale Heroes! – By obtaining a Henge License, Bakeru can transform into whoever gave him the license. Transform into famous Japanese heroes like Kintaro and Momotaro to use their skills and abilities.

Additional Features for the West – Additional features have been added to the Western release

New Attack: Hurricane

New Attack: Spinning Top

Additional Enemy: Lantern Boss

Watch the announcement trailer below. Visit the official website here.

Announce Trailer

[digitalbyte357]

After finishing Bakeru a few days ago, it gave me an idea of a drawing. Knowing that the game is a spiritual successor to the Goemon series (even having the same team working on the game), I felt like drawing Bakeru teaming up with his predecessor, Goemon. Here is the two posing awesome together. 😊

[jtgunner]

New let's play video of the Bakeru demo for the Nintendo Switch is up on YouTube! It's time for the finale, and we'll be playing two mini-missions! We'll have giant mecha battles in Osaka and dogfight in our dog plane in the skies of Kochi!

WATCH IT HERE: https://youtu.be/xcsiPHU8ujY

[azael1332excel]

Japanese games localization priorities

[calicard]

Games of 2024

A poker rougelike? Surely not. Actually…surely yes!

Game of the Year

Mario & Luigi: Brothership

2nd Place

Balatro

3rd Place

Bakeru

Special Mentions

Control

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Cocoon

Batman: Arkham Knight

Solar Ash

Tomb Raider (2013)

Deep Rock Galactic

The 2025 Wish List

Pikmin 4 DLC

Mario Odyssey 2

Dragon Quest Builders 3

Titanfall 3

Lost Planet 2 remake like Dead Rising got (this will never happen)

[albertonykus]

I don't have an issue with the running gag that Shizuka is bad at the violin; there is obvious comedic potential to the concept that someone who performs pretty well at just about everything else she tries can be so terrible at something without realizing it. In the context of Fujiko F. Fujio's other works though, it does come across as a somewhat cheap way to give her a "flaw".

See, early in the Doraemon manga, there was no indication that Shizuka was bad at the violin at all.

To my knowledge, the story that introduced this running gag was "鏡の中の世界" ("The World in the Mirror") in 1982.

However, Shizuka was not the first Fujiko F. Fujio character to be given this trait. I know of at least two others who had it before her: Yumiko from Bakeru-kun (manga panels from 1975)...

...and Miyoko in Kiteretsu Daihyakka (manga panels from 1976).

Both of them also occupy similar narrative roles to Shizuka in being the primary love interest of the main character in their respective series. It thus seems probable that Shizuka's terrible violin playing was a trait recycled from the heroines in Fujio's shorter-lived series.

[the-iron-shoulder]

I regret to report that Bakeru is a huge disappointment

I was really excited when I saw the Bakeru trailer because I love love love Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon and the game really looked like it was trying to be a spiritual successor to MNSG. I put a few hours into it last night and… god, the game is just boring. No heart, no charm, nothing to make me laugh, forgettable gameplay, forgettable music.

it’s not interesting enough to even go into more detail, but my advice: if you were looking for a new Ganbare Goemon game, do not get Bakeru.

[michael-h-art]

Genuinely hoping Bakeru ends up doing well cause I think it's gonna be one of the absolute best hidden gems coming out this year. So here's some doodles for the occasion

[cwgames]

I am so excited to play this game call "BAKERU." It reminds me Mystic Ninja Goemon. The story is base on Japan but in a different world. It seem someone is trying to take over Japan using a evil festival. So I'm helping Sun and playing a Tanuki name BAKERU.

[quirky-vg]

From: Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!!

[tripleeyejosh]

BAKERU IS THE BEST 3D PLATFORMER IN YEARS! Created by longtime Nintendo collaborators GoodFeel, Bakeru is a fantastic 3D platformer available for the Switch and Steam. I played the original Japanese version, intending to release a review last month when news of the Western release broke. Still, this is a fantastic game no matter the language.

[satoshi-mochida]

BAKERU physical edition for Switch launches February 25, 2025 in the west - Gematsu

Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Good-Feel will release a physical edition of 3D action game BAKERU for Switch on February 25, 2025 in North America and Europe, the companies announced.

BAKERU is currently available digitally for Switch and PC via Steam worldwide. A physical edition is also available in Japan. A free demo is available for Switch.

Here is an overview of the game, via Spike Chunsoft:

Disaster strikes Japan. It all started when Bakeru the Tanuki met Sun from the Issun clan on a stormy night. He gets caught up in a scourge that shakes the entire country. Bakeru hears that Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. He vows to go on a journey with Sun to bring peace back to Japan. To free Japan from the grip of evil spirits, Bakeru’s adventure to 47 Japanese prefectures begins. In this 3D action game, take the role of the titular character Bakeru on an adventure through Japan’s 47 prefectures to defeat the diabolical Festival Troops and restore peace. There will be battles featuring fairy tale heroes and giant robots. You can fight back using your taiko drum and if you get a Henge license, use the Tanuki’s power of transformation to shapeshift into different forms.The game features the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of Japan, along with challenging stages that showcase the unique characteristics of each region.

[jtgunner]

New let's play video is up on my YouTube channel! This is the demo for Bakeru for the Nintendo Switch! I heard about this game from a friend on Discord, and it gave me strong Ganbare Goemon/Mystical Ninja vibes, so I decided to play it! Let's check out the first mission!

WATCH IT HERE: https://youtu.be/FXRYIbPBQhE