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Who is Your Matsu Match?! Osomatsu-san Character Quiz Translation
I’m sure I wasn’t the only person who was floored when otome game publisher Otomate announced they would be making a game adaptation of the popular Osomatsu-san anime. Whether or not the actual game...
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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 38 – Snow Warrior
Hooray for new anime! In this episode, Sarah tackles snow in Tokyo and shares her Odin Sphere Leiftfhrasir impressions, while I predictably have many thoughts on otome games and Otomate’s Osomatsu-san...
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February 2016 Community Game-Along: Fishing Games
Fishing games often get a bad rap, or at the very least largely ignored, which makes them a great candidate for the Chic Pixel Community Game-Along! I love themes that highlight under-appreciated...
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Family Fishing Giveaway for #FishingFebruary
To celebrate the February Community Game-Along, #FishingFebruary, I’ve teamed up with Aksys games to give away 3 copies of the Nintendo 3DS eShop exclusive Family Fishing! Just follow the prompts in...
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Japan Envy: Sake Kit Kats
As regular readers of Chic Pixel are well aware, I am a huge fan of Japanese Kit Kats. Well, Nestlé Japan has just announced that the latest in exclusive Japanese Kit Kat flavors is none other than...
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For the first Apricotsushi Samples of 2016, I’m trying a flavor of sweets I’ve never had before… Sweet potato! Unfortunately I originally recorded this as a Christmas special (complete with festive...
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Superbeat: Xonic North American DLC Release Schedule Announced
I seriously love rhythm games, so it should come as no surprise that I really enjoyed my time with Superbeat: Xonic for the PS Vita. If you were in the same boat, or are looking for more reasons to...
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Sunday Spotlight: Miski
My first encounter with Miski’s adorable art was a t-shirt design at Yetee depicting a Snorlax in a sundae. That’s right, a Snorlax in a sundae! Of course I bought one immediately, and it soon became...
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New Otome Game Kickstarter Coming from Otomate and Gloczus, Inc.
Exciting news for otome game fans! Otomate World announced today on their Facebook page that they are teaming up with Gloczus, Inc. for an upcoming Kickstarter to localize one of their otome games into...
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Sunday Spotlight: Hobby Luv
This week’s Sunday Spotlight is a little late for those of you on my side of the world, but luckily my internet came through just in time to get it in while it’s still Sunday somewhere! Today I’d like...
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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 39 – Danny DeVitochu
Even though we recorded this on schedule to go up before Valentine’s Day, things don’t always go to plan… Whoops! But the show must go on, and we have lots of things to say about our Manga Book Club...
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Help BL Game Seiyuu Danshi on Kickstarter!
Kickstarter has seen a lot of visual novels, and even a few otome games, but BL games have not seen a lot of activity in the crowdfunding department. Luckily for fans of the genre, there’s a new indie...
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Sunday Spotlight: Davitsu
I just realized there has been a definite lack of awesome pixel art in my Sunday Spotlight, and that totally has to change! That’s why this week I’m highlighting Davitsu, a very talented pixel artist...
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Swooning Over: Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Famitsu DX Edition
Odin Sphere is one of the most gorgeous games I’ve ever played, so of course I was thrilled when I learned about Odin Sphere Leifthrasir‘s super special (and super exclusive) Famitsu DX Edition. So...
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The 2016 Monster Hunter Community Game-Along
It’s finally time for the 3rd annual Monster Hunter Community Game-Along! I originally dedicated a month to Monster Hunter and the various hunting games the series has inspired back in 2014 for its...
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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 40 – Cute Critters
P-chan the chicken (photo by Sarah) Chic Pixel Plus is back! In episode 40, we celebrate Pokémon‘s 20th anniversary and the announcement of Pokémon Sun and Moon, ruminate over Funimation’s Escaflowne...
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OyatsuBox February 2016 Subscription Review
Ever since I first review the OyatsuBox Japanese snack subscription service back in March 2014, it has remained one of my favorite services on the market. That’s why I’m extra excited to announce that...
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Sunday Spotlight: Flowermiko Scans
I am always blown alway by people who take the time to meticulously scan, edit, and upload images from their collection to share with the world. I’ve already featured a Pokémon goods scanner and a...
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Kyoukai no Shirayuki Scenario and Supporting Character Bio Translations
I’m finally back with some new translations! Featuring Gatchaman Crowds artist Kinako’s distinctive art and character designs, Kyoukai no Shirayuki is a dark twist on the tale of Snow White, where...
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Visiting the Kit Kat Chocolatory in Tokyo
On my last trip to Japan, I pledged that I wouldn’t leave the country before visiting the Kit Kat Chocolatory, a one-of-a-kind store in Tokyo that sells Kit Kat flavors you can’t find anywhere else....
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