SGcafe Anime, Manga, Cosplay, Vocaloid News For Otaku 2012 Issue 3

May 22nd, 2012 Published by: VR-Zone

SGCafe : Cosplay | Vocaloid | Otaku | Pop Culture
A daily publication about Cosplay, Vocaloid, Otaku
and Japanese Pop Culture

Pre-Orders Open For Good
Smile’s “Penguindrum”
Nendoroid
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/pre-orders-open-for-good-smiles-
penguindrum-nendoroid/
By Mello on May 22nd, 2012

The Princess of the Crystal nendoroid will include three
different facial expressions, two leg poses, as well as Penguin
number one, two and three, allowing you to pose her
standing on top of their heads. Her skirt, scarf and frilly
parts on her arms can be removed allowing you to pose all
the stages of her famous transformation scene as well. The
pre-painted PVC nendoroid stands about 100mm tall and is
priced at 3,334プ.

Good Smile Company will be releasing Nendoroid No.243,
Princess of the Crystal ( ププププププププププププププププ ) from the
anime “Mawaru Penguindrum” ( ププププププププ ) in September
2012.
Mawaru Penguindrum is about a terminally ill girl, Himari
Takakura, miraculously saved from death by a strange spirit
who lives in a penguin-shaped hat. However, in exchange for
extending her life, the spirit tasks Himari’s brothers, Kanba
and Shouma, to seek out an item known as the Penguin
Drum with assistance from a trio of strange penguins. When
Himari puts on the hat, she is magically transformed into the
Princess of the Crystal.

Pre-orders for the nendoroid can be made at Play-Asia or
CDJapan.
Soucre: JPopAsia

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Sanrio x Puella Magi Madoka
Magica Collaboration: My
Melody ★ Kuromi
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/sanrio-x-puella-magi-madoka-
magica-collaboration-my-melody-%E2%98%85-kuromi/
By Mycstea on May 22nd, 2012

Hit TV anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica to receive a cross
collaboration between Sanrio, with My Melody and Kuromi
drawn with a distinctive Madoka and Homura look.

My Melody and Kuromi merchandises will be available in
July.
Source: Walkerplus

PlayStation Vita “Crystal
White” Wifi-only and 3G/
Wifi dated and priced,
Hatsune Miku Limited Edition
available for Singapore
release
Sanrio, company famous for it’s franchise of Hello Kitty, has Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/playstation-vita-crystal-white-wifi-
modified their characters My Melody and Kuromi to look only-and-3gwifi-officially-dated-for-singapore-release/
like the main characters Madoka and Homura from hit TV By shia on May 22nd, 2012
anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

My Melody and Kuromi are both rabbits from the Hello Kitty
franchise and reflect well on the personalities and look of Sony Computer Enterainment Hong Kong(SCEH) has
the PMMM characters. Similar to Madoka’s personality to announced 21st May 2012, the availability of the PlayStation
a certain extent from her own anime Onegai My Melody, Vita “Crystal While” Wifi-only(PCH-1006 ZA02) and 3G/
My Melody is a cheerful and optimistic rabbit who is Wifi(PCH-1106 ZA02) for the Singapore market on 10th
scatterbrain at times. Kuromi however is similar to Homura July, 2012 at the suggested retail price of SGD399 and
more on her “cool” exterior but passionate inner self. SGD469 respectively. The Hatsune Miku Limited Edition
A range of products are to be released from this line 3G/Wifi Pack will be released on the 30th August 2012;as of
including mugs, phone straps, notepad, handkerchiefs and post time, there has been no confirmation of the price or the
plush toys. availability of the Wifi-only model.
In celebration of the offer , SCEH will be giving
customers(for a limited time only) who purchase any PS Vita
3G/Wifi model(Crystal White/Black) a special voucher code
for the games WipEout ™ 2048 and Touch My Katamari™
which can be downloaded from the PlayStation Network .

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The Hatsune Miku pack will be of limited quantity and will
include the following.

• PlayStation®Vita HATSUNE MIKU Limited Edition
3G/Wi-Fi Model
• PS Vita Exclusive software NEXT HATSUNE MIKU
Project DIVAプTentativeプ
• Memory Card 4GB
• Original Design Protective Film
• Original Design AR Card
• Trooper Pack for PlayStation®Vita (WHITE)
Exclusive to the Asia region, SCEH is offering a Trooper
Pack(White) at the suggested retail price of SGD17.90. • USB Cable ×1
• AC Adaptor ×1
• Power Cord ×1
• Booklet ×1

Source: Sony Asia, Next Hatsune Miku Project
DIVA(Tentative) OHP

Kannagi Manga’s Takenashi
Reveals Ailment Behind Her
Hiatus
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/kannagi-mangas-takenashi-reveals-
ailment-behind-her-hiatus/
SCEH will begin selling IN-Ear headset Crystal White(PCH-
ZHS1 GYW) for the Playstation Vita in Singapore at the
beginning of July at the price of SGD 19.90.

NEXT HATSUNE MIKU Project DIVA(tentative) is the
latest installment in the HATSUNE MIKU Project DIVA
series of games. While preserving the original game play of
“pressing the buttons as the vocaloid sings”, the addition of
the “scratching” action will give rise to a new dimension of
entertainment. The graphics has been given an upgrade ,
new costumes are also added along with new songs to The seventh volume of Eri Takenashi’s manga, Kannagi, has
provide a experience for new and old players of the series. finally shipped after three and a half years.
She revealed in the manga that she had been on hiatus since
early November 2008, when she was admitted to hospital
for a surgery for cubarachnoid hermorrage, a disease which
causes bleeding in the area between the brain and the tissues
that cover the brain. The surgery was successful with no
major side effects, however, she finds that she is easily tired
as compared to before. With her health at stake, she has now
decided to put her health before her work. Takenashi also
mentioned that she has choosen to reveal her illness only
now as she was in a state of frustration and anxiety at that
time. She hopes to be able to draw more soon.
Kannagi is about Nagi-sama, a goddess who comes to life
before an art student when he carves a statue from a Kannagi
tree. Takenashi had been creating the manga in Comic Rex

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since the magazine debuted in December of 2005. At least 2
million copies of the first six volumes have been printed.
Bandai Entertainment has released both the Kannagi anime
(2008) and the original manga in North America.
Source : Comic Natalie, Anime News Network

Borderlands® 2 Limited
Edition Ultimate loot chest
announced for Singapore The Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition comes with the
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/borderlands-2-limited-edition-
following :
ultimate-loot-chest-announced-for-singapore/
By shia on May 22nd, 2012 • Borderlands 2 Game
• Marcus Kincaid bobblehead
• Replica Borderlands loot chest
• Field notes from Sir Hammerlock
• Inside the vault hardbound book
• Set of 4 stickers
• Cloth map
• Set of 4 lithograph postcards
• Creatures of Pandora wide format ID chart
• Numbered certificate of authenticity
• Comic book(digital) download codes

The Ultimate Loot Chest will be available for the PC, PS3
and XBOX360 version of the game. Pricing and pre order
details are not confirmed as of post time. The game will be
out on September21, 2012 and has yet to be rated by the
Media Development Authority of Singapore.
2K Games and Gearbox Software announced over the Source : OHP,
weekend the Borderlands® 2 Ultimate Loot Chest Limited
Edition.
Borderlands 2 is the Sequel to the the hit game Borderlands, Persona 4′s Naoto gets a
which was a four-player cooperative shooter that combined spin-off Novel
fast-paced first person combat with character building . Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/persona-4s-naoto-gets-a-spin-off-
Borderlands 2 is set 5 years after the events of Borderlands, novel/
where the four vault hunters exposed the secrets of the By Mello on May 22nd, 2012
Eridian Vault. A man called Handsome Jack has taken credit
for the vault hunters’ actions and claimed the wealth of the
Vault, allowing him to take over the Hyperion Corporation
and effectively gain dominion over Pandora. Promising
to clean the lawless planet up, Handsome Jack embarks
on a campaign to exterminate Pandora’s existing colonist
population and industrialize the planet.
The player begins fighting to the death to win a priceless
cache of loot in a gladiatorial tournament run by Handsome
Jack for his personal amusement. The player succeeds but
Handsome Jack betrays him and leaves the player for dead.
The player is rescued by the mysterious Guardian Angel
from the first game and directs the player to rescue the four
original vault hunters from Handsome Jack.

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Recently, Persona 4 seems to be slowly taking over the world
by storm, figures and merchandise have been popping up
everywhere, early waiting for us to place our orders. Since
the game’s original launch, we’ve seen the game inspiring
both an anime series, manga series and even a fighting game.
Next in line however, is a spin-off novel series to the PS2
game.
Persona 4 X Detective Naotoプププププ×ププNAOTO プ, is set a
year after the events of the original game. It stars 17 year
old ace detective Naoto Shirogane, the only member of the
original Investigation Team with actual detective experience
(and a gun license). The story will feature Naoto at a new
school in a new town, investigating a rash of mysterious
disappearances, as well as sporting a new hairstyle.

The phone will have a customized 3D launcher “Magi” which
uses the SH-06′s 3D technology to give users a 3D menu that
does not require any special glasses.

Front cover of the first volume. Pardon the small image,
as it is currently available at a resolution friendly only to
Japanese cellphones.
Persona X Detective Naoto will be written by Natsuki
Mamiya and Illusturated by Shuji Sogabe (who drew the
other Persona mangas). The front cover is drawn by original
Persona 4 artist, Shigenori Soejima. The novel will be
published by Degenki comics and priced at 704プ. No release
date is issued yet for the novel, but rumors are that it will be
out next Spring.
Usually, there’s a good reason to be suspicious of most game
“tie-in” properties, but with this one it’s not going to be
yet another retelling of the main story. Fans of Naoto, it
seems like we’re all in for a treat. Meanwhile, do comment
on whether you’re in favor of Naoto’s new hairdo.
It comes loaded with lots of unique contents. Featured below
Source: Dengeki Bunk is the game “Attack of The 8th Angel”.

Evangelion 3.0 and
NTTDocomo tie-up for Nerv
phone
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/evangelion-3-0-and-nttdocomo-tie-
up-for-nerv-phone/
By shia on May 22nd, 2012

In commemoration of the Evangelion 3.0 movie, NTT
Docomo has launched a limited edition Nerv mobile phone
running on the Android platform. The phone would be made
by Sharp and the base model would be the Sharp Aquos
SH-06D and there will only be 30,000 units.
The phone will have its own custom casing.

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One notable feature is the inclusion of a 3D model viewer
that utilizes the 3D feature of the phone to let the user view Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae
3D model data that will be in the Evangelion 3.0 movie. Areba Kankei Nai yo ne
anime announced
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/onii-chan-dakedo-ai-sae-areba-
kankei-nai-yo-ne-anime-announced/
By shia on May 22nd, 2012

Other notable contents are the inclusions of original themes,
wallpapers and emoticons that are only unique to this phone.
Media Factory has just announced the conversion of popular
light novel, “Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankei Nai
yo ne”(Even if (he is)my brother, as long as there is love
everything is ok) into an anime. The teaser site will be
opened on the 23rd of May.
The story revolves around Akito, who was separated from
his twin sister, Akiko while they were young, and after some
circumstances,
They are living together again and going to the same high
school. Akiko has a severe brother complex while Akito fends
off his younger sister’s advances in a light hearted romance
comedy.
The story is written by Daisuke Suzuki since 2010 with
illustrations by Gekka Uruu.
It is currently in its 6th volume and there is a manga
adaptation going on in Comic Alive magazine.
Suzuki’s previous works include the hilarious “Goshuusho-
sama Ninomiya-kun“.
It is a romance comedy about a hetero-phobic succubus who
lives in with the male protagonist.
Image © 2012 Daisuke Suzuki, Media Factory/Oniai
Production Committee
Source : ANN, Yaraon!, Japanese Wikipedia

Devil Summoners: Soul
Hackers 3DS Official Site
Launched
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/devil-summoners-soul-hackers-3ds-
official-site-launched/
The pre-order for the phone begins on the 16 of June and it
will be on sale in the latter half of June. No price has been
given yet.
Source : OHP

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The official site for the 3DS remake of Devil Summoner
Soul Hackers has opened, as of now, only the Character
information and World sections are partially revealed. A
section detailing what’s new for the 3DS will be revealed at a
later date, as well as the availability of wallpapers and twitter
icons. Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers was first released for the
The website confirmed that the port will be released in Japan Sega Saturn in November 1997, the tenth anniversary of
in August 30th 2012. The game will be priced at 6279プ. “Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei”, the first game in
the Megami Tensei series. It was then released for the
Playstation in 1999. Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers is the
second installment of the Devil Summoner series and is set
at a lower difficulty than other games in the Megami Tensei
series, allowing an easier introduction to new gamers to the
series.
Source: Famitsu

Hyouka Real Life Locales a
Sight to Behold
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/hyouka-real-life-locales-a-sight-to-
behold/
By Mycstea on May 22nd, 2012
Various enhancements known for the port include improved
Japanese fans of TV anime Hyouka has visited the Chitanda
loading times, additional battle animations and full voice
estate, in real life.
acting. Atlus is also working with animation studio Statelight
(Macross Frontier), who created a new opening anime for
Persona 2: Innocent Sin to create a new opening video for
the game. (the original opening will also be included in the
game.)

Cast list information for now include:
プ Masahiro Sakurai – ププププ Kazuya Nakai » Late night TV anime Hyouka has always been the subject
Shinjiro Aragaki (Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3), Soma of praise with regards to it’s high production values and
(God Eater), Hyoun (Shining Wind) gorgeous visuals. Based on a novel by Hobobu Yonezawa, TV
プ Shingo Sako – ププププ Daisuke Ono » anime Hyouka (ププ) is an anime adapted by acclaimed anime
Sebastian Michaelis (Kuroshitsuji), Nine (Final Fantasy studio Kyoto Animation.
Type-0), Fredrick (Fire Emblem: Kakusei) Houtarou, a regular student in Kamiyama High School, is
compelled to join the Classic Literature Club in his school

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on his sister’s “request”. He meets an interesting cast of
characters who eventually join the club as well, one of which
is Eru Chitanda, the leader of the Classic Literature Club.
During a progression in the plot of episode 4, the group goes
to Chitanda’s home in an effort to analyze and solve the
events that happened 45 years ago.

Similar to the reaction of the cast, fans of the anime have
visited the estate Chitanda’s house was based on and was in
awe at the accuracy and beauty of the giant complex.
With it’s rich heritage preserved, Kamoso (プププ), is a well
preserved tourist attraction located along the Shin-Toumei
Expressway. It is known for it’s great range of flowers in their
orchards (not featured in the anime), as well as their resting
kiosk which sells traditionally made food. The Chitanda
estate in Hyouka is based on Kamoso.
One can surely enjoy a leisurely time sipping away green tea
and munching on traditional snacks while gazing upon the
great variety of flowers. You can visit Kamoso’s website here.

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Source: Otanews

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May 24th, 2012 Published by: VR-Zone


Nippon Ichi opens teaser site
for new PS Vita game; part of
20th anniversary project
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/nippon-ichi-opens-teaser-site-for-
new-ps-vita-game-part-of-20th-anniversary-project/
By KarbyP on May 24th, 2012

A visually-arresting piece of artwork depicting a girl and
several silhouettes, plus a line of Japanese text that roughly
translates to “for inspiration, we looked at things that lie
beyond the veil of everyday life” – that’s what you get Kadokawa Comic’s “Another”, story by Yukito
when you head over to Nippon Ichi’s new teaser site for an Ayatsuji, illustrations Hiro Kiyohara
upcoming PS Vita title; the second part in the company’s Like we mentioned, this mysterious Vita title is but the
20th anniversary project. second in a series of games being developed as part of
At this point in time we know absolutely nothing about this Nippon Ichi’s 20th anniversary project. The first title under
new PS Vita title – who the characters are, what kind of the project was previously revealed to be an RPG featuring
setting, game genre… heck, we don’t even know what the character designs by Noizi Ito, whose name you might
game’s supposed to be called! Nippon Ichi has chosen to play recognise as the illustrator for the Suzumiya Haruhi series
it coy, so we’ll just have to wait until they decide to spill the of light novels.
beans.
That said, judging from the teaser site artwork, Japanese
forum-goers are speculating that Hiro Kiyohara, the
mangaka behind Another, might possibly be responsible
for the game’s visuals. An anime adaptaion of Another
previously ran in Japan from January to March.

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has launched a new collborative project with Good Smile
Company.
Sakuma Drops: Character Vocal Series features your favorite
fruity hard candy in special Vocaloid packaging, plus a bonus
phone strap.

Above: artwork for the first game under Nippon Ichi’s 20th
anniversary project
Source: Nippon Ichi Software 20th Aniversary Project #2

Vocaloid Sakuma Drops Hits
Store Shelves in Japan
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/vocaloid-sakuma-drops-hits-store-
shelves-in-japan/
By magnetic_rose on May 24th, 2012

Sakuma Drops — best known for their pivotal role in the
Studio Ghibli film Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no Hakka),
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Akito Himenokouji – Ryota Ousaka (Yuki Sanada from
Tsuritama)
Akiko Himenokouji – Ibuki Kido (New comer)

Haruomi Ginbei Sawatari – Asami Shimoda (Ami from
Idolm@ster series)

Anastasia Nasuhara – Minori Chihara (Nagato from Haruhi)

Arashi Nikaido – Eri Kitamura (Karen from
Nisemonogatari)
The story revolves around Akito, who was separated from
his twin sister, Akiko while they were young, and after some
circumstances, they are living together again and going to
the same high school.
Akiko has a severe brother complex while Akito fends off
his younger sister’s advances in a light hearted romance
comedy.
Source : Official Site,ANN

Sea☆A’s 3rd Single Friendship
Birthday ☆Arashi no Yoru ni☆
on sale now
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/sea%E2%98%86as-3rd-single-
Each tin will retail for JPY 500 each, and are available in friendship-birthday-on-sale-now/
Japanese convenience stores, or online via Karuwaza Online. By shia on May 24th, 2012

Source: Mikatan Blog Sea#A an anisong unit from south east asia under the care
of Lantis has released their 3rd single on May 23, 2012.

Brother Complex love comedy
“Oniai” cast announced
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/brother-complex-love-comedy-oniai-
cast-announced/
By shia on May 24th, 2012

Their 3rd single #Friendship Birthday ##########
(Friendship Birthday ~Like a hurricane~) is the opening
theme for the anime######## ###########(Like a
hurricane ~Secret friends~).
The Limited Edition includes a CD and DVD which includes
the following

CD -

The webpage for Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankei 1. Friendship Birthday #########(Friendship
Nai yo ne (Oniai) anime adaptation has been updated with Birthday ~Like a hurricane~)
cast and staff information . The animation staff will be from 2. ###########(Shiawase#ranranran)
Silver Link (Baka Test, Tasogare X Amnesia) and will be out
3. Friendship Birthday ##########English version#
this fall.
4. Friendship Birthday ######### (instrumental)
The cast will feature new talents and old veterans alike.
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5. ########### (instrumental) By Mello on May 24th, 2012

DVD -

1. Friendship Birthday######### (Music Clip)
2. Friendship Birthday######### English ver. (Music
Clip)
3. Behind the scenes

Limited Edition(DVD included)
Product code#LACM-34937

Price #1,800 Yen

With the ton of Persona 4 merchandise rapidly being
churned out, seeming to put the likes of Persona 3 on the
Normal Edition back of our minds, here’s one piece of Persona merchandise
Product code#LACM-4937 to remind us of the well loved PlayStation RPG.
The protagonist of Atlus’ Persona 3, also known as Minato
Price #1,200 Yen
Arisato, will be released by Figurearts as a non-scale PVC
figure on September 27, 2012. The figure will stand at
155mm tall and is priced at 2,940 yen. The figure will come
with 2 right arms, one holding a tarot card, and the other
an evoker. He is seen being posed with Death, who is not
included in the set.

The limited edition comes with the DVD and costs 1,800yen,
while the normal edition costs 1,200yen.
Sea#A is an anisong unit comprising of 3 Singaporeans and a
Malaysian, the name Sea#A is a acronym of “South east asia
# Anime” as they come from South East Asia (SEA), the star
in the name is used to signify to aim to become a top idol and
anime is to represent their love for Japanese animations.
Sea#A will be performing at Anime Festival Asia Malaysia
on the 10th of June 2012. More information can be found at
AFA:Malaysia’s Homepage here.
Source : Sea#A OHP

For pre-order: Persona 3′s
protagonist (155mm-tall
figure) Persona 3 was first released in July 2006 for the Playstation
2, the well received game was then ported to the PSP in
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/persona-3s-protagonist-for-pre-
November 2009, with additional character routes, events
order/
and relationships added to the original game. The game has
since inspired a manga series, a spin-off anime series, drama
CDs and various merchandise as well.

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Persona 3′s Protagonist figure can be preordered at
Tamachii.
Source: Bandai

DmC: Devil May Cry to launch
in 2013
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/dmc-devil-may-cry-to-launch-
in-2013/
By Mello on May 24th, 2012

Capcom has also released details of a new character, Kat. A
former runaway that joined The Order early in her life, she is
a psychic and therefore can see demons in Limbo. However,
she cannot physically interact with them, only acting as a
guide to Dante.
DmC: Devil May Cry will be the first installment in the series
since January 2008′s Devil May Cry 4. The game will be fully
playable at Capcom’s booth at E3 next month.
Source: MTV Multiplayer

Ninja Theory’s Devil May Cry title, DmC: Devil May Cry will
launch this coming January in North America, Europe and
The 6th International Manga
Japan. Capcom has confirmed that the game will hit the Awards
Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on January 15 2013 in N.A. and Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/the-6th-international-manga-
Europe, and on January 17 2013 in Japan. A PC version is awards/
scheduled for release later in the year.
DmC Devil May Cry will be fully localized with voice talent
in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Polish,
Dutch, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese languages will be
supported via localized text.
Ninja Theory’s DmC will feature a redesigned version of
Devil May Cry’s protagonist, Dante, a younger version of the
familiar character in the modern world. A prequel to the
current series, the Dante of this game is still coming to terms
with being the child of a demon and an angel. However, this
could be seen as an advantage as he will be able to call upon
angel and demon abilities at will, transforming his Rebellion
sword into a holy scythe or a devilish axe.

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By magnetic_rose on May 24th, 2012 that their Manga artists consent to their works being
submitted.
How to Apply
- The application period is from 27 April 2012 to 15 June
2012 (entries must arrive by 15 June).
- Applications should be sent to either:
P.O.Box MBE 703
The Sixth International Manga Award Executive
Committee,

Yanagiya Taiyo Building 1F, Nihombashi Muromachi
4-3-16, Chuo-ku,

Tokyo 103-0022, JAPAN;
OR
Local Japanese Embassies or Consulates General;
-Two copies of the works must be submitted (additional
copies may be requested for works which win the award).
- Please ensure the entry form, filled in either in English or
Japanese, is attached to the works.

- The submitted works will not be returned to applicants.
Therefore, if works have not yet been published, the original
should be retained by the artist. We might donate submitted
works to public organisations, or exhibit them.
Prize
- The Gold Award of the Sixth International Manga Award
will be given to the best Manga and approximately three
works of merit will receive the Silver Award.
- Winners will be invited to Japan for around 10 days as
The International Manga Award was established to share supplementary prize for the award ceremony (except for
Japanese pop culture and to help promote understanding Bronze Award).
of Japan. It was created to honor Manga artists who have
contributed to the promotion of Manga overseas. This is the - The award ceremony will be held in Tokyo in January 2013.
6th such award, the selection of which was officially decided
to be carried out at the 6th International Manga Award For more information, complete rules, and entry forms,
Executive committee. visit: manga-award.jp/.
Entries will be accepted for the 6th International Manga
Award from April 27. Application Period is until 15 June Famitsu unveils Next Hatsune
2012.
The Golden Prize of the 6th International Manga Award will
Miku’s official name, AR
be given to the best Manga from all the entries and three mode, 2 new songs
distinguished works will receive the Silver Prize. In addition, Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/famitsu-unveils-next-hatsune-mikus-
the Japan Foundation will invite the prize winners to Japan official-name-ar-mode-2-new-songs/
to attend the award ceremony. They will also have meeting By KarbyP on May 24th, 2012
with Japanese Manga artists and visit publishing companies,
etc., in Japan.
Conditions of Entry
- The Manga works (24 or more pages) must be produced
in countries outside Japan. Both published and unpublished
works are eligible except works which received the past
Manga Awards.
- The Mangaworks should be produced within three years of
date for apply.

- The works must be submitted in printed form as a rule.
Sega has finally decided on an official name for Next Hatsune
- Overseas publishing companies are permitted to apply for Miku Project Diva (working title). The game is now known
the Sixth International Manga Award only if they confirm as “Hatsune Miku Project Diva f”, this week’s Famitsu
magazine reveals.

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The “f” in the title most likely stands for “Future”, which is
what the kanji writing for “Miku”, or ##, translates to (the
same kanji characters are more commonly read as “mirai”).
Also in this week’s issue: a quick look at the game’s
augmented-reality feature, and screenshots depicting the
music videos for two new songs - ”Melancholic” and
“Himitsu Keisatsu” (Secret Police).
Augmented Reality (Pic 2)

Hatsune Miku Project Diva f will feature an augmented-
reality mode that allows you to take photos with the virtual
idol using the PS Vita’s built-in cameras.
Details are scarce in the Famitsu story, and not much is
known – it’s not mentioned if the functionality will work with
both the front and back-facing cameras, or just one of them –
except that you will be able to play around with Miku’s poses
and expressions to better fit the environment.
To demonstrate this, the Famitsu article shows pictures of
Hatsune Miku resting on your bed, standing around in your
kitchen, stretching in front of a window pane, and even one
of Miku sharing an umbrella with a person in the rain.
The Famitsu story also hints at other AR features besides
photo-taking.

Melancholic (artist: Junky)

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A popular Kagamine Rin song with over 1 million views Buriru’s Himitsu Keisatsu (Secret Police) is a tune whose
on Nico Nico Douga, Melancholic tells the story of a 14- high-tempo beats have a certain evocative energy to it.
year-old girl who’s not very honest with her feelings of Unlike Melancholic, Famitsu notes that this is the first time
romantic affection. Famitsu mentions that this is the first the tune has been included – ever – in a rhythm-action game.
time Melancholic has been included in a Project Diva title. The PV takes place in a live house with an atmosphere
What they didn’t mention, however, is that the song was resembling that of the interrogation room at a police station,
previously featured in Hatsune Miku and Future Stars and the entire performance is set-up in a way that makes you
Project Mirai for the 3DS. feel like a criminal suspect getting grilled by officer Hatsune
Miku. Interestingly, in this PV Miku is carrying and singing
The song comes with a matching “Melancholic” Kagamine
into one of those police radio mics instead the usual karaoke
Rin module (see: bottom-left of scan) that, if past games
type.
are any indication, will be unlocked when you clear this
song under certain conditions. This module and many of the The matching module for this song is “Dark Agent” Hatsune
objects used in the music video – such as the giraffe you Miku.
see in one of the screenshots – are designed by renowned
Vocaloid illustrator Chiho-P. KEI’s Hatsune Miku module
Last but not least, the Famitsu story also mentions a Hatsune
Himitsu Keisatsu (artist: ### or Buriru) Miku module that’s being done by KEI, the illustrator who
originally designed Hatsune Miku and did all the initial
sketches.

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The staff and cast will be unchanged from the TV anime
series. As of post time the theatrical release date is
unconfirmed.
Hanasaku Iroha revolves around Matsumae Ohana, a girl
who was sent to live with her grandmother in a Taisho
period style hotsprings inn after her mother leaves her for
her boyfriend. Hanasaku Iroha is a heartwarming story
about her adapting to a new environment and overcoming
difficulties that life throws at her.
The anime aired from April 3rd, 2011 to September 25th,
2011. There are a total of 9 DVD/Blu-ray volumes and the
last volume was released on March 21st 2012.
The character designer for Hanasaku Iroha is Kishida Mel
who was here in Singapore during STGCC 2011.
Source : OHP, ANN, STGCC 2011

Next “Tales of” game teased
in commercial
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/next-tales-of-game-teased-in-
commercial/
That’s all we know about Hatsune Miku Project Diva f, for
now! We’ll let you know as soon as more details emerge. In
the meantime, read more stories about Hatsune Miku here
on SGCafe!
For the full story on Hatsune Miku Project Diva f, grab a copy
of this week’s Weekly Famitsu, on sale in Japan Thursday
May 24. In Singapore, Kinokuniya usually has the magazines
in either on a Friday or the following Monday – let us know
in the comments below if you know when!

A teaser commercial for the next “Tales of” game has been
Hanasaku Iroha Movie released by Namco Bandai during the broadcast of Japanese
Announced music program Hey! Hey! Hey! The commercial recaps
previous games in the “Tales of” series, listing their various
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/hanasaku-iroha-movie-announced/
catch phrases and then ending with some artwork for the
By shia on May 24th, 2012
new game. It also includes the catch phrase, ”Are you
The Hanasaku Iroha production committee has finally prepared to destroy the world for a girl”, for the new game.
announced that “Hanasaku Iroha Home Sweet Home” will
Created in 1994, the “Tales of” series now spans over
be a theatrical release.
twelve flagship titles, fifteen side games and four animated
productions. Similar to many Japanese role-playing game
series, most games or media of the series are unrelated to
each other beyond certain elements. The games in the series
have been divided into two types: Mothership Titles, the
flagship games of the series, and Escort Titles, which are
side-stories from the series. The new game is said to be a
Mothership title.

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The game will be officially announced at the Tales of Festival
which is held on the 2nd and 3rd of June, but keep your eyes
peeled for another commercial which will be released on the
28th.
Source: Famitsu

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A daily publication about Cosplay, Vocaloid, Otaku Madoka Kaname emerges
from the anime series and
into your life [doll mode]
New Atelier Ayesha trailer Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/kaname-madoka-doll-to-be-

(Events chapter) doesn’t cut released/
you off so abruptly
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/new-atelier-ayesha-trailer-events-
chapter-doesnt-cut-you-off-so-abruptly/

If you’ve been wondering about how Atelier Ayesha: The Mediacom Toy will be releasing the Real Action Heros
Alchemist of Twilight Land (アアアアアアアアアアアアアアアアアアアア MGM: Kaname Madoka doll. MGM stands for Mediacom
ア) – the 14th main entry in the Gust’s long-running Atelier Toy, Good Smile Company and Max Factory as this doll
series of RPGs – stacks up compared to past titles, maybe is a collaboration between the three companies. Project
Gust’s latest trailer for the game can help. planning was done by GSC, the head is made by Max Factory
based on the figma faces, and the body and clothes are from
Unlike the previous digest trailer or the mesmerising
Medicom Toy.
opening intro, this one doesn’t cut you off just seconds into a
scenario, giving you a better idea of the atmosphere in three
event scenes from the upcoming PS3 title.

Event 1 – Ayesha visits a grocery store, and casually asks the
shop owner, Regina, about business.
Event 2 – Wilbell Voll-Erslied, who appears to be a mage, is
attracted to Atelier’s “scent”. Wilbell: “The scent of a magic
user… sweet as candy.”
Event 3 – Ayesha visits the grave of her sister, Mio, and is
shocked when Mio’s spirit suddenly manifests in front of her.
Atelier Ayesha comes out for the PlayStation 3 on June 28
in Japan.
アアアアアアアアアアアアアアアアアアアアア.

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The non-scale doll from the anime Puella Magi Madoka By Mello on May 26th, 2012
Magica ( アアアアアアアアアアア ) will stand at around 275mm,
more than 1 and a half times bigger compared to bthe 1/8
PVC figure and figma.

The queue at 10pm the night before.
Diablo III has somehow given fans a boost of energy. That is,
enough energy to queue from night to the next day to receive
their game. Thousands of fans turned up from 9pm the night
before the launch, waiting in line to collect their copy of the
game. The number of people in queue only dwindled around
5pm the next day.

The skirt and petticoat of the doll will be made with real
fabric, enhancing the look of the puffy frills, while the top of
the dress and gloves will be made with PVC. The companies
have tried to make it seem as if Madoka just walked out of
the anime world into reality, hence they took special care
to select the right materials for each part. She will also
come with several replaceable expressions and hand poses.
Optional additional parts such as her bow and arrow and
Kyubey will be announced at a later date.

The launch event was held at Funan It Mall, (supposedly)
from 9am to 9pm at the main atrium of the mall. Collection
counters were set up as well as booths selling Diablo III
Razer merchandise and Diablo Tshirts.
Blizzard Brand Director Ben Hsieh and Cinematics Dircctor,
Mark Messenger, were here to grace the event as well as
She will be released in December 2012, mean while keep autograph any Diablo III merchandise you wanted them to
your eyes peeled for preorder slots. sign.
Source: MikaTan The countdown ended at 3pm with a rain of confetti, while
gamers continued queuing in line to receive their copy of
Diablo III’s launch opens the the game. Hourly lucky draws were also being drawn and
winners walked away with Diablo III mice, mousepads,
Gates of Hell headsets as well as tshirts.
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/diablo-iiis-launch-event-draws-
crowds/

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The 11-year wait had finally come to an end, as Diablo III
continues the critically-acclaimed series, returning players
to Sanctuary to confront evil once again. Sanctuary, a world System
saved many years ago from the forces of the underworld by The new banner system as well as the recurring Hardcore
several powerful heros. No doubt they all faced the armies of mode will be welcomed by seasoned players of the game as
the Burning Hells, not all of them were fortunate to return. the banner system will visually represent the achievements
Some even went mad from the experience. players earn throughout the game such as defeating bosses,
The game boasts new indoor and outdoor regions in the progressing in PvP and playing a Hardcore-mode character.
world of Sanctuary, a new auction house system, interactive Much like a trophy display for Diablo III achievements. The
environments, a new quest system and characterization Hardcore mode is available in all four difficulty levels and
options, as well as a new skill system and advanced social players can create Hardcore characters once they are at level
features. 10. however, players choosing to play in Hardcore mode will
only be allowed to play and trade items with other Hardcore
characters in the Hardcore version of the auction house.

Tales of the World: Tactics
Union to be released on
Android
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/tales-of-the-world-tactics-union-to-
be-released-on-android/

Classes
Unlike it’s predecessors, the only recurring class available
is the babarian, the other four classes are the witch doctor,
wizard, monk and demon hunter.
Babarian
This heavily armed guardian of Mount Arreat is equipped
with powerful abilities and moves to eliminate the demonic
beings. Armed with various heavy weapons, this class is
definitely ready to face the horde of the Burning Hells.
Witch Doctor
Hailing from the Tribe of the Five Hills of the Umbaru race,
this class has the spells and alchemical powers to summon
ally creatures as well as produce fiery concoctions to destroy
any demon who dares to step in their path.
Wizard
The wizard eliminates hordes of the Burning Hells by
striking them with lighting bolts, channeling explosive
arcane energies and manipulating space and time.
Monk There’s yet another upcoming new Tales of game, but it won’t
A need for speed can certainly be used to describe the be found on a console or handheld system. Namco Bandai
Monk. This class defeats demons by sending out a series of has announced a new mobile Tales of game, Tales of the
lighting-fast blows. Also armed with holy fevor, the journey World: Tactics Union, but sorry iPhone owners, you won’t
to physical and spiritual perfection leaves this warrior a get to enjoy this game as it will only be released for Android
deadly apparition. devices. The game will be distributed by Japanese mobile
provider, KDDI.
Demon Hunter
To track down and destroy all demonic beings that threaten
humanity is the demon hunter’s creed. Armed with a pair of
dual crossbows, this deadly class can craft a load of gadgets
and traps for use at the battlefields of Sanctuary.
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to be able to take advantage of the features of controlling
the game on a touch screen compared to on a console or
handheld device. Gamers will also be able to fight as party
unlike other Tales games where you have to control each
character individually even as a party. Namco Bandai will
also be creating new artwork for the game’s conversation
scenes. Other details will be released at a later date.

This game brings Tales of characters from previous games
together in a crossover tactics RPG game. The characters
confirmed for the game are:
Lloyd Irving from Tales of Symphonia
Norma Beatty from Tales of Legendia

Guy Cecil from Tales of the Abyss
The game will be free to play with options to purchase
Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear from Tales of the Abyss additional download items. Users are also required to
subscribe to KDDI’s Smartpass program to access the game,
Rubia Natwick from Tales of Tempest which costs an additional 390 yen per month.
The game will be released on 2nd July 2012. More
Flynn Scifo from Tales of Vesperia information can be found on the game’s main site.
Sophie from Tales of Graces Source: 4Gamer

Asbel Lhant from Tales of Graces
Yakuza 5 reveals new
The game will take place in a newly created world, Revaria,
and two new mascot characters have been created for the character, Haruka now
game. Terun resembles a star, Nahato looks like a moon.
playable
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/yakuza-5-reveals-new-character-
haruka-now-playable/

Terun

The new website for Yakuza 5 has been revealed, and with it
comes information of the new characters and locations that
will be in the upcoming game. Recurring characters include
Kazuma Kiryu, Taiga Saejima, Shun Akiyama and Haruka
Sawamura, with Haruka being one of the main characters
this time, in other words, she will be a playable character.

Nahato
Tales of the World: Tactics Union will make use of
touchscreen controls for gameplay. Namco Bandai hopes
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Tatsuo Shinada, the newest addition to the group is a former Nagoya – Kineicho
baseball player. He was fired fifteen years ago based on a
suspicion that he delt with baseball bettings, but there is a
possibility that he may have been innocent. He is currently
struggling withe debt and lives in poverty as a writer.
The new locations for the game are as listed:
Tokyo – Kamurocho

Yakuza 5 continues where the previous game has left off,
Kiryu has since left Okinawa and is now a taxi driver
in Fukuoka. Charged with killing 18 people, Saejima is
currently serving a prison sentence when he hears that
Akiyama has come to Osaka on business. Haruka has also
arrived in Osaka, choosing to leave Okinawa to pursue her
childhood dream of becoming an idol. She lives on her own
Osaka – Soutenbori
and rehearses her performances by herself, but it turns out
the talent agency she’s with has other plans. She will also
have a surprise reunion with Shun.

Fukuoka – Nagasukai

The game is set for release on the Playstation 3 in December.
Source: Famitsu

My Melody x Puella Magi
Madoka Magica Collabo
Merchandise Out in Summer
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/my-melody-x-puella-magi-madoka-
Sapporo – Tsuimino magica-collabo-merchandise-out-in-summer/

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By magnetic_rose on May 26th, 2012 By Mello on May 26th, 2012

Sanrio — the company behind Hello Kitty and other famous
kawaii properties, will be putting out a collaboration line
with seminal anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
Dubbed the My Melody x Puella Magi Madoka Magica
project, the line will feature My Melody as Madoka and
Kuromi as Homura.
Namco Bandai will be opening the Tekken Museum set
All merch will first be available in July via Animega retails
up in a special corner of the Osaka Nihonbashi Namco
stores in Japan. Other locations will be supplied soon after.
tomorrow. The museum will showcase goods, figures,
artwork as well as life-size statues of your favorite Tekken
fighters.
Fans of the franchise who are entering the special
tournament to commemorate the museum’s opening will be
able to recieve tips from WCG Tekken Champion Novi (ア
ア) and top female Tekken player Yuyu (アアアア) at the launch
event.

Source: Crunchyroll

Namco Bandai opens Tekken
Museum in Osaka
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/namco-bandai-opens-tekken-
museum-in-osaka/

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Apart from the touchscreen gestures, the game will also
make use of the Vita’s back-facing camera.

In addition to the launch event, the museum will also
hold mini tournaments every second and fourth Sunday of
the month during which players can receive special prizes.
The items showcased at the museum will also be switched
monthly, so it’s worth more than just one visit. Best of all,
admission is free.
Source: 4Gamer

Source: Eurogamer
Get ready to Jet Set Radio on
your PS Vita Street Fighter 25th
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/get-ready-to-jet-set-radio-on-your-
ps-vita/ Anniversary Collector’s set
announced
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/street-fighter-25th-anniversary-
collectors-set-announced/

PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 won’t be the only platforms privy to
a remastered HD version of Jet Set Radio. Sega announced
today that the Dreamcast cult classic – quite possibly one of
the grooviest games I’ve ever played, if I might add – will be
making its way to the PS Vita as well.
Better yet, it’ll make use of the Vita’s touchscreen during
the sections where you graffiti-tag everything into oblivion!
Deck the halls with Poison Jam (a rival gang in the game)
graffiti!
In conjunction with Street Fighter’s 25th Anniversary,
(Note: in case you’re wondering why the video in the link Capcom will be releasing a collector’s edition set. This
above says “Jet Grind Radio” instead of Jet Set, that’s treasure chest is choked full of Hadouken, containing four
because that was the name for the Western release of the Street Fighter games plus all DLC, will be released in two
game. Because Sega was being dumb of trademark issues versions, one for PS3 and the other for the Xbox 360.
and additional content in the US version )
“The fan reaction to our recent reveal of Jet Set Radio has The set will include:
been incredible,” Sega’s Senior Vice President of Digital Games:
Business Haruki Satomi said with regards to the previously • Street Fighter x Tekken (including all DLC character and
announced HD-remaster on PC, PSN and XBLA. Swap Costumes)
“As Jet Set Radio is focused on creativity, the touch
capabilities of the PlayStation Vita are proving to be a perfect • Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition (with all DLC costumes)
fit.”
• Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition
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Can’t decide if this is something you’d actually play,
• Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix especially given that you can just catch all the futuristic
teenage drama action (the story is about a group of high-
Two Blu-Ray Disc Sets that include:
school students who overcome various obstacles – technical
• A documentary that highlights the influence the franchise
and otherwise – in order to build a Gundam-esque giant
has had on fans throughout the years
robo for JAXA) in anime form later this year?
• Street Fighter IV and Super Street Fighter IV Anime Movies Or maybe you’ve been learning the Japanese language, can
understand a great deal of it in fact, but just aren’t sure if
• Complete episode of Street Fighter animated series your level of proficiency is high enough to read the visual
novel comfortably.
• Street Fighter II: the Animated Movie Either way, boy, has 5pb got the solution for you!
Other goodies: Today the publisher announced that it will put out a
• Light up Ryu statue that stands 8″ tall Robotics;Notes demo on both the PlayStation Network and
Xbox Live a full two weeks before the game’s release (so that
• 11-Disc Soundtrack of the past 25 years of Street Fighter you’d have enough time still to make your pre-orders) on
including, remixes and fan-created music inspired by past June 12. You’d need a Japanese account on either service to
Street Fighter games download the demo.
• a 64-page Hardcover artbook including fan works
submitted by both professional and aspiring artists

• Ryu’s martial art black belt with アアアア (Furinkazan)
written on it. Created according to replica specifics.

• A Certificate of Authenticity, which comes individually
numbered

The demo will be made available to all PlayStation Network/
Sony Entertainment Network users on that day. On Xbox
360, however, only Gold members will be able to download
The collector’s set is priced at $149.99USD and will be the demo on June 12. Xbox Live Silver members will have to
released on the 18th September this year. Considering the wait a full week before they’re given access to it.
the amount of stuff in the set, this collector’s set is definitely Still plenty of time to lock in those pre-orders!
worth your cash! It is now up for preorder here at Capcom’s
5pb also took the opportunity to unveil the box art and some
online store. Limited sets available.
sample pages of a special booklet you’ll receive in the limited
Capcom is also working on a mini site for Street Fighter fans edition of the game, so you might want to swing over to
to share their love for the game. Famitsu for all the images. Nothing earth-shattering per se,
Source: Capcom but we did spot a mock-up of what a gaming handheld a
decade from now would look like on one of the pages.
Behold: the PS-DS (that’s not really what it’s called)
Robotics;Notes demo hits
PlayStation Network and
Xbox Live on June 12
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/roboticsnotes-demo-hits-playstation-
network-and-xbox-live-on-june-12/

Robotics;Notes, the third entry in 5pb and Nitroplu’s
Science Adventure visual novel series and a direct sequel to
Steins;Gate, comes out in Japan next month, on June 28.
Have you made your pre-orders yet? What, no?

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Source: 5pb [via Famitsu]

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Idolmaster 2 (PS3) DLC
Catalogue #08 is all about
Overmaster
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/idolmaster-2-ps3-dlc-catalogue-08-
is-all-about-overmaster/

This month’s DLC catalogue for Idolmaster 2 (PS3) features
Overmaster, which was previously one of the new songs
added to the PSP version of the first game, Idolmaster SP.
Miki, Hibiki, and Takane served as your rivals in that game,
managed under 961 Productions – who manages Jupiter in
Idolmaster 2 – and Overmaster was the unit’s debut song.
So with this release, you could say that Overmaster has sort
of gone full circle on PlayStation platforms.

Apart from Overmaster, there’s really not much going on this
month in terms of DLC for Idolmaster 2 – just your usual
stack of new costumes and accessories.

As with the previous DLC catalogue, most of the content here
has already been released to Xbox 360 users last year. That’s
two packs in a row now where Namco Bandai has recycled
content. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think that they
were running out of content ideas.
But the fact remains that there are still plenty of Idolmaster
songs yet unreleased in the videogames - Nemuri Hime (live
version here), for one, is an often-requested track that hasn’t
been.

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Could the slate of slow DLC releases mean… that Namco stores will get you a poster featuring the key visual while
Bandai has something big planned very soon? A new tickets bought from one of the ten theaters screening the
Idolmaster game, perhaps? movie will get you a set of postcards.
Source: 4Gamer

Persona 4 movie – an
abridged version of the anime
series – to screen in Japan
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/persona-4-movie-an-abridged-
version-of-the-anime-series-to-screen-in-japan/

In conjunction with the film, there will also be a “Live TV”
session broadcasted on Nico Nico TV on June 6 at midnight
for those who are not attending the opening night screening.
Cast members Daisuke Namikawa & Shotaro Morikubo will
be in that episode and Atlus is intending to release new
information then… but on what? We’ll just have to wait to
find out.
Don’t we all wish there would be a screening here in
Singapore too? With the amount of Persona fans here,
hopefully the sales of Persona games might convince Atlus
to hold a screening here in the future.
Source: Persona 4
Starting June 9, Persona 4 the Animation -the Factor of
Hope-, will be up for a limited theatrical release in Osaka,
Nagoya and Kanto in Japan. The re-edited version of the
Zone of the Enders HD
Persona 4 anime which includes “True End Story”, an release, plus sequel in the
unaired episode of the show that was included on the
10th DVD and Blu-ray of the 25 episode TV Show, is now
making
Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/zone-of-the-enders-hd-release-plus-
complied into a film that will run for a total of 90 minutes.
sequel-in-the-making/
It features content on the serial murders and abductions in
the town of Inaba.
Persona 4 cast members, Daisuke Namikawa (Yu
Narukami), Shōtarō Morikubo (Yosuke Hanamura) and
Kappei Yamaguchi (Teddie) will be at the opening night of
the screening to grace the event. Tickets for the opening
night screening in Shinjuku at midnight on June 9, will cost
around 3,000 yen. All attendees will receive a set of of film
stickers.

Zone of the Enders HD Edition, the HD remake of the
Playstation 2 game, will be released on October 25th for the
PS3 and Xbox 360. The standard version of the game will
be price at 3,980 yen in stores and 3,480 yen as a digital
download.
Konami is also intending to take advantage of the PS3′s
Pre-sale tickets have been available since Monday and ability to share save data and intends to implement that
different premiums will be given out with purchase of those function as well as release a portable version of the game in
tickets at different locations. Pre-sale tickets at the Animate 2012. An official site for the game has also been opened.

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Zone of the Enders HD includes the remakes of both the Fancy having your wedding aboard the Thousand Sunny?
original Z.O.E. and it’s sequel, Anubis. Z.O.E. was released Now you can. One Piece’s newly published 668th chapter
in 2001 and the sequel, in 2003. The 2D visuals in both has announced that from the beginning of next month, a full
the original games are redrawn with new HD elements scale replica of One Piece’s Thousand Sunny pirate ship at
for the remake, this includes text as well as animations. Nagasaki Prefecture’s Huis Ten Bosch theme park will be
The visuals have been improved to 720p HD and from 30 available for rental for wedding hostings.
frames per second to 60 frames per second. The quality of
background music and sound effects have also been greatly
improved. New features for the games include Trophy and
Achievements support as well as a new opening animation
from Sunrise.
Other than the standard edition, ZOE HD will also be sold in
two other packages, namely the Premium Package and the
Konami Style Premium Package.

Couples registering for the wedding package hosted by the
Straw Hat crew will be treating their guests to a very special
cruise. The ship is known to be able to hold 250 people
although the cost of booking has not been announced.
In the past year, the cruise has been taking children and
adults alike for a 20-min cruise per ride. Boarding passes
cost ¥1,000 for adults and and ¥600 for kids below the age
of four.
The Premium Package includes a Special Box, a Zone of Other than being fascinated by the overall likeness of the
the Enders reBOOT Edition remix CD, the Chronicle Book ship from the manga, passengers can also have their photos
which recreates booklets from the 2001 and 2003 releases, taken with statues of the Straw Hats, visit the souvenir
and the ReBOOT Book, which features dialogues between shop that sells exclusive merchandise or have a snack at the
Hideo Kojima and art director Yoji Shinkawa and a look at aquarium bar. The ship also have a working Gaon Cannon
the remake’s development, all for a price of ¥8,980. The that the crew will fire during the short cruise.
Konami Style Premium Package will be sold exclusively at
There are also rumors that the ship might hire a “live Straw
the Konami Style e-Shop includes all of the above as well as
Hat crew” for weddings, but I guess we’ll have to wait and
a Zone of the Enders blu-ray with it’s cover specially drawn
see. After all, if they do, we’d have to keep Cap’t Luffy away
by Yoji Shinkawa.
from that buffet table no?
Hideo Kojima of Kojima productions has also revealed that a
Source: Crunchyroll
sequel is now in the works, under the name “Enders Project”.
The game will be making use of a technology that converts
real character models into Fox Engine assets. Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Source: Famitsu
online game lets you manage
a party of SD magical girls
Life-size One Piece pirate Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/puella-magi-madoka-magica-online-
ship to host weddings game-lets-you-manage-a-party-of-sd-magical-girls/

Source: http://sgcafe.com/2012/05/life-size-one-piece-pirate-ship-to-
host-weddings/

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SGcafe Anime, Manga, Cosplay, Vocaloid News For Otaku 2012 Issue 3

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SGcafe Anime, Manga, Cosplay, Vocaloid News For Otaku 2012 Issue 3