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New Sakura Wars screenshots dance in
by Josh Tolentino, 11/21/2009
New Sakura Wars screenshots dance in photo

[As posted on Destructoid]

Yes, I said dance, because the game is about dancing, acting, love, and piloting transforming steam-powered psychic robots. For Chrissakes, your squad is called the New York Combat Revue!

Anyway, NIS America sent us a load of screenshots for Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love. Being the resident fanboy, it was my duty to make you look at them. So look at them.

The screens mostly show off the ARMS (for "Active Real-time Machine System") battle mechanics, and display how amazingly moderately the graphics have held up in the five-odd years since the original release. As you can see the bar below represents the character's action points. Action point costs can depend on the team's battle stance. Offensive stances make it cheaper to charge super moves but more expensive to defend, and so on.

So far the only interface being shown is from the PS2 release, so we don't know yet what's going to be changed for the Wii version. I'm pretty sure that both versions will still have that picture of a girl bifurcating a robot with a sword while riding a horse. Sold.

Oh, and the official site has been updated with more character profiles, screens and wallpaper. They've also provided a nice, detailed explanation of the game's LIPS ("Live & Interactive Picture System") dialog mechanics.

Check the gallery for hot picture action, and get under the cut to watch the game's intro.

 

 

 


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"I don't know why, but the various versions of the opening of the first series feels so familiar to me. I'm sure that I have never seen anything related to it."...read more

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Macross Day wouldn't be complete without a tribute to Roy
by Tim Sheehy, 11/20/2009
Macross Day wouldn't be complete without a tribute to Roy photo

Roy Focker is quite possibly the manliest man to grace anime to date. Not only does he womanize with the best of them, he's got the rugged good looks shared only by the likes of Captain Harlock, and Kamina himself. When he's not busy hitting on women or shooting things, he spends his time knocking back drinks like it's nobody's business. And while some of you may want to argue the merits of those qualities, one thing all of us can't deny was his propensity to always put bros before hoes.

Not to spoil the series, but the man takes a bullet in the back, and what does he do? Hospital? F**k that. He just plays guitar instead. If you ask me, that's one hell of a way to go out. Did I even mention that his last name is actually pronounced exactly as it's spelt? Come on, there's no questioning that the man's credentials. So, seeing as this should bring a end to our Macross Day posts, here's to you Roy Focker, the gar-ist man in the galaxy.

Hit the jump to watch a heartfelt tribute to the man himself.


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  12 comments Latest by Tim Sheehy
"@pd771 Common misconception. The director was inspired by Sleggar Law when developing the character, but Roy isn't entirely based on him. He has more in common with the man he was named after. He..."...read more



Confession 11: VF-171 Nightmare Plus
by Jon Snyder, 11/20/2009
Confession 11: VF-171 Nightmare Plus photo

Yo! What's a sexy variable fighter like you doing in a crummy hanger like this?

Sorry, sorry. I know that's a horrible line. In any case, it's good to see you! Honestly, flight-testing that VF-25 Messiah was an absolute ordeal. It's good to be back in the company of a REAL Valkyrie, not some glossy piece of sh*t overloaded with bells and whistles. Actually, I'm glad I met you here. Flying that VF-25 helped put a lot of things in perspective for me... helped me sort out my feelings. Because of that, I have something I need to tell you.

VF-171 Nightmare Plus, I love you.


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  7 comments Latest by Rewarp
"True story: My classmate once wrote an essay about his undying love for a space fighter for an English essay assignment. He never got it back. Our teacher probably kept it because of its honesty."...read more

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First Impressions: Super Dimensional Fortress Macross
by Karen Gellender, 11/20/2009
First Impressions: Super Dimensional Fortress Macross photo

Regular Japanator readers know that the "First Impressions" series typically covers brand new shows, but we've made an exception in honor of Macross Day. As a total Macross newb, I was afraid I would have nothing to contribute today, but Jonathon Snyder wisely pointed out that writing a First Impressions on the show would make good use of my ignorance. Now, he made it seem like this was for the benefit of all of you out there who are new to the show, just like me, but I think we all know that his intentions are far from altruistic; he just wants us all to become drooling Macross fanatics so he'll have more people to talk to.

However, despite the fact that I was aware of his evil plan from the word go, it appears to have worked. After watching a mere two episodes of Super Dimensional Fortress Macross, I find myself mumbling "Makurosu!" at inopportune times, and that can't be a good sign.

Of course, telling you that I am now a budding Macross-fiend kind of ruins the suspense concerning whether or not I think this twenty-five-year-old show holds up. However, if you're still curious about planes that grow bodies and Lynn Minmay's awesome shoes, hit the jump. Makurosu!


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  8 comments Latest by Nihon Freak
"God, the "singing" of Do You Remember Love in the old dubbed version of the SDF Macross movie that I saw was ear-bleedingly dismal. That thing was so shamefully bad that it makes fandubs look lik..."...read more

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Deculture! Japanator Recommends: SDF Macross (PS2)
by Josh Tolentino, 11/20/2009
Deculture! Japanator Recommends: SDF Macross (PS2) photo

It's Macross Day today, and to celebrate it, we're giving you a dose of (proto)culture in every available field, including that of video games. Unfortunately, besides the incredibly inferior Robotech: Battlecry, there are few, if any, decent Macross games available out of Glorious Nippon.

That might have cut us off right there, but we are no mere blog. We are Japanator!

Read on for more about what is, in this Macross maniac's estimation, the best Macross game available.

Import engines GO!


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  3 comments Latest by peterinjapan
"Psha, I say. The Macross Ultimate Frontier is the best Macross game EVAR. I defy you to name a game that lets you fly IN AND OUT of the rings of Saturn as you reenact the Minmay-gets-captured-by-..."...read more

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Confessions 10: Bobby Margot
by Ben Huber, 11/20/2009
Confessions 10: Bobby Margot photo

Alot of people like Macross Frontier. And alot of people like the characters in it. Ranka? Sure, cute. Sheryl? Okay, she's not bad. Klan Klan? Heck, I wouldn't pass her up. But most people miss the real point. The honest-to-goodness truth, hidden deep inside Macross Frontier: Bobby Margot. The real soul, the real binding friend who held everyone together. Without Bobby, I believe everyone else you guys like would be dead, injured, or ruined. The real hero of Macross Frontier is Bobby, our bandana-wearing, smooth-talking, former hair-stylist friend.

Except to me, he's more than a friend. Bobby Margot, I love you.


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  4 comments Latest by CaptainBright
"Bobby,the man on the bridge who is the only one who is confident about being gay(homosexually or just plain happy) and be ultimately GAR in the face of danger. You demand respect,Bobby?YOU BLOOD..."...read more

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Monthly Musing Reminder: The Best Thing Ever
by Pedro Cortes, 11/20/2009
Monthly Musing Reminder: The Best Thing Ever photo

Hey everybody, don't forget about this months musing. Tell us what is the best thing ever. It can be a show that you've watched, are currently watching, are currently dating, are currently doing naughty things to, whatever!  Tell us about it or any hot jams your listening to or any sexy manga that crosses your eyes.  The best stories will get put on the front page at the beginning of next month!

If you need some motivation, take a look at some of the ones that have already been put up.

Topher tells us that Yotsuba& is the best thing ever, and I'm inclined to agree.

EuricaeriS gives some UK insight on otaku housemates

lyfeforce talks about the people of Monster going through hell.


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"I had three entries up for this, but looking back on them I don't think you want to see them."...read more



Confession 9: Sheryl Nome
by Jon Snyder, 11/20/2009
Confession 9: Sheryl Nome photo

Hey! Hey Sheryl!

I haven't seen you in a while! How have you been?

It's been so long since we last talked, Sheryl. What have you been up to? Had your panties stolen by any Vajra larva recently?

*SMACK*

OUCH! Okay, okay, I shouldn't have brought that up. Still, it's great to see you. Say, would you mind if we talked... you know... privately? I have something I want to tell you.

Sheryl, f-for a long time now, I've been... well, my f-feelings are... ah, what the hell, I'm just going to come out and say it.

Sheryl Nome, I love you!


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Tono to Issho getting an anime adaptation
by Brad Rice, 11/20/2009
Tono to Issho getting an anime adaptation photo

Yet another 4-koma strip manga is getting an anime adaptation, and this time it's going feudal! So get ready to put ya guns on for With My Lord, as the title translates, which tackles the Warring States period from a comedy perspective.

Of course, as with any anime adaptation announcement, we know next-to-nothing about it until the next issue of Comic Flapper, which hits stands December 5th. I'm wondering if this is going to be a Hetalia-esque show, or if they'll flush it out more in the direction of K-ON!, Lucky Star or Azumanga Daioh.

Well, until then, we get an airing date for this, we've got to hold on and wait for FUNi to get Sengoku Basara out to us for our fix of samurai-bustin' action.


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Madhouse gets its own NicoNico channel, shares awesome
by Brad Rice, 11/20/2009
Madhouse gets its own NicoNico channel, shares awesome  photo

While we're waiting for Nico Nico USA to cover more than just the Space Shuttle launch, the Japanese Nico Nico continues to get awesome stuff in the way of official channels -- the latest and greatest is from Madhouse. If you've got a NicoNico account, you can check out some of their listings, which include the likes of a trailer for the Trigun: Badlands Rumble film. It looks pretty boss, I must admit.

Of course, if you don't have an account set up for Nico Nico video (we'll walk you through how to do it one day), then you'll just have to sit tight and start adding your own line of "wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww" on YouTube annotations for the videos you're watching.

We here at Japanator can't leave you hanging, though. We've got some stuff waiting for you after the jump.

[Via AnimeAnime]


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First Impressions: Super Dimensional Fortress Macross
Confessions 10: Bobby Margot
Confession 9: Sheryl Nome
Tono to Issho getting an anime adaptation
Drool-worthy news of the day: new Satoshi Kon film images
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Soul Eater hitting stores 2/9/10, so put ya wallets on!
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