Archive for 'Just For Fun'
Dragonball Evolution Review: This Movie Sucks Dragon-What?
Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by koichi.
Believe it or not, I did go see this movie on its opening night. I had to do it. Not because I wanted to. No, because I care. I care about each and every one of you, and I don’t want you to suffer the same eighty-four minutes I had to suffer (though the previews were quite enjoyable, actually). I had to prove to the “cautiously optimistic” folks who thought this movie was going to be the bee’s knees that this movie was indeed terrible. No more excuses from them now. No more telling me I’m jumping the gun. Keep going for the full video review. (more…)
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Lazy Tofugu Nengajou
Posted on 01. Jan, 2009 by Erin.
It’s New Year’s Eve (in my time zone, at least) and since I haven’t been super active here lately, I decided to make some e-nengajou (年賀状 or New Year’s postcards) for you guys. Most everybody in Japan sends out nengajou to their family, friends, and coworkers, and as long as they’re taken to the post office before December 25th, they all arrive on January 1st. Ours are a little early, but it’s the thought that counts, right? Make sure to click on the previews for the full size cards ↓
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Our Favorite Posts From 2008
Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by koichi.
Due to our total lack of creativity at the moment (ending the year with a bang, I’m tellin’ ya), we thought we’d do exactly what you’d expect, and tell you what our favorite posts were. One thing we are going to do is let the three Tofugu authors (which includes myself) come up with their own favorites. I was surprised, we picked completely different stories.
Well, everyone have a great new year, and take a look if you want to look back on our dirty past (my commentary included).
Viet’s Top 5:
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Japanese Version of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: Rudolph gets the Shafto
Posted on 23. Dec, 2008 by koichi.
I got this tip from Joyce, a college professor, and expert in Godzilla studies (not even kidding). She uses this as part of a lesson on cultural insight. Sounds like a fun class. Read on!
It’s funny enough to put something into an online translator to change it to Japanese, then putting it back through the opposite way to see what it comes up with, but this is on a whole new level. This is actually a version of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer made just for Japan, culture insight included. Let’s take a look: (more…)
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Tofugu Cake? Too Neat to Eat
Posted on 23. Dec, 2008 by koichi.
Wow! Wow wow wow. Whoever made this, send me an e-mail. Well, technically I know who you are, but I don’t know how to contact you, so please e-mail!
I have this thing set up where I get notified every time someone links to Tofugu, or even mentions the word Tofugu, so every time you say something about us, I’ll know (I’m like Santa that way). We’ve always wanted to make a Tofugu cake over here on our end, but now we’ve been shamed with this piece of glory. I don’t think we’ll ever be able to look at cake the same way ever again. More pictures in all their glory, after the jump. (more…)
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It’s Christmas in Japan!
Posted on 14. Dec, 2008 by koichi.
I was recently recruited to do a collaborative music video titles “Christmas in Japan” by FatBlueMan, musician extraordinaire (Youtube Account, here). You’ll notice all sorts of Japan Youtuber’s in there, so make sure you click the play button and check it out. Want to download the mp3? Click the ‘keep reading’ link. (more…)
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Finally, a “real” DragonBall Move Trailer. Let the HeartBreak Begin
Posted on 10. Dec, 2008 by koichi.
Apparently I just can’t let this die. First, they defile us with the pre-trailer. Then, they show us Goku’s Monster Form. Now they change the name to “DragonBall Evolution” (I suppose the “evolution” part gives them some leeway, or something?). Well, you can just watch it. At least the P-man is green now. Still, if you’ve watched the original DragonBall, you’ll notice how little sense it makes. If you haven’t, then you’ll only notice how terrible the movie looks. I mean, seriously. At least the Super Mario Bros trailer had some funk. (more…)
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Goku’s Monster Form: Requires REAL Moonshine to Enjoy
Posted on 21. Nov, 2008 by koichi.
This is just a small post to get you through ruin your weekend. Does everyone remember Goku’s Oozaru (big monkey) form? When he gets moonlight, he turns into a big monkey, thanks to his gland filled tail. Well, the image shown above isn’t necessarily a finished product (though honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if it is), but we do know that it’s real, since Fox has been asking people to take it down. Besides this, I only have a short video, which can be seen after the jump. It’s mostly a response to all those Dragonball movie fans I angered in my last video, hehe. (more…)
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DragonBall (2009) Live Action Film: Makes Super Mario Bros Seem Oscar-worthy
Posted on 07. Oct, 2008 by koichi.
I bet a lot of you have heard about this. James Wong is directing a live action version of DragonBall (and probably going to ruin his career in the process, though there isn’t much to ruin when you directed Final Destination 3). Not since Ramen Girl has anyone tried to ruin a perfectly good Japanese story so unforgivably. Though, I suppose, at least Dragonball will have that potential to become a good drinking game. It has that going for it. Erin brought this to my attention a while ago, when it was still in rumors-ville, but recently, when a trailer actually came out, I decided that it needed a little more attention. We’ll be showing you the trailer a little further down. But first, we have to show you the cast. Try not to throw up in your mouths. (more…)
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Japanese Celebrity Old Yearbook Photos
Posted on 19. Aug, 2008 by koichi.
So I was looking through my old yearbook…well, maybe not.
So I was looking through this buddy of mine’s yearbook…er…no, I guess I wasn’t.
So, I was using this website that lets you upload pictures and it will superimpose them onto super retro yearbook photos for your laughter and enjoyment. I know I enjoyed it. I did it to myself and posted it up on my personal blog, BoxedTofu. I then did an article over on my “about America blog,” コウイチ弁. That’s two out of three, right there. So I thought, “hey, maybe I can work this whole yearbook thing into Tofugu as a roundabout way of telling people about a few fun Japanese celebrities. So, that’s what I’m doing, afro and all. (more…)
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