Toy manufacturing company Jakks Pacific has revealed the official licensed toys of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie. The toys will arrive on stores on February 26. Jakks Pacific has stated that more toys will be revealed soon and will possibly be more figures, accessories, playsets, plush and possibly a remote control toy.
The Super Mario bros. movie will screen on April 7. It stars well known actors such as Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Seth Rogan as Donkey Kong, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Jack Black as Bowser. This will be first official licensed Mario movie in 30 years since the 1993 Mario Bros film, as well as the third Live Action movie based on a Nintendo franchise, after the Pokemon Detective Pikachu film in 2019.
Are you looking forward to these? Are you looking forward to the movie? Let me know in the comments!
Here we are, almost six years after the Nintendo Switch was released back in March 2017, and the money printing machine is showing no signs of slowing down whatsoever. This is wonderful news for Nintendo, because only seven years ago, in 2016, they were struggling with their failed Wii U system, losing profit after profit. In fact, it was so bad that some thought (including me) that Nintendo was going to end up like Sega. Becoming a third-party video game company for their bitter rivals, Sony and Microsoft. Thankfully, though, that never happened. Instead, Nintendo is healthier, richer, and more powerful than ever. (except for their business practices).
According to a report from VGChartz, Nintendo sold 872,694 units during the week of December 10, 2022. While the units sold weren’t as high as many expected, this is not a surprise considering the economic mess many have been going through recently. From chip shortages to the pandemic to inflation and many other problems. Let’s not forget that another reason could be that gamers have families to take care of. Not all of them can afford to play the games they want. Struggling economic issues for families who are unable to buy a Nintendo Switch for their children are perhaps another reason. None the less, this is still an impressive result for the Nintendo Switch.
As it stands, the Nintendo Switch’s sales should now have reached 118,993 million in total. The Game Boy has a total of 118.69 million units sold, just narrowly behind the Switch. But think about this for a second. It took the Nintendo Switch’s lifetime sales only six years to get this high. While the Game Boy took exactly ten years to reach the lifetime sales it reached. If it only took the Switch six years to reach almost 119 million units, imagine how many units it will have left by the end of 2023. Although this has not been confirmed as official yet, it is very likely that this report is true.
If you think it was only the Game Boy that got knocked into the wall, then I guess I should tell you that it may seem like the PS4 has joined the Game Boy in being knocked into the wall as well. The PS4’s total lifetime sales are 117.2 million units. The PS4 is still in production for the US and European markets, and Sony has so far not shown any signs of discontinuing the console just yet. It is, however, discontinued in Japan and has been for the past two years. It’s not really surprising that sales of the PS4 have dwindled, considering the fact that the PS5 has been running for almost three years now and the PS4 still continues to enjoy some of the new releases that the PS5 gets.
So far, who knows? I truly do believe that this is likely true. The Nintendo Switch has been a money-making machine since its faithful release in 2017. It didn’t even take a year for the hybrid juggernaut to overtake its predecessor, or even half a decade to overtake the rest of its predecessors. The Switch has beaten many old records that consoles of the past once held. As of right now, there is no end in sight for the Nintendo Switch.
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The Japanese broadcasting corporation NHK will air a Fist of the North Star documentary on January 27. The title will be “Another Story: How the Fist of the North Star Came to Be“.
The Fist of the North Star ran in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump magazine from 1983 to 1988. The manga also had an anime adaptation that ran for 152 episodes from 1984 to 1988. The franchise also had a film in 1986, a live-action film in 1995, and an OVA in 2003. More Fist of the Stars anime adaptations have since followed.
NHK’s description of the documentary
“Fist of the North Star” is the gold standard of action manga and has remained popular over the past 30 years. This is the dramatic story of how three men came together to create a masterpiece.
Most official anime soundtracks are usually released only in Japan. In fact, for most Otakus outside Japan, the only way to get access is either by importing or pirating. One side would say that the authentic Japanese releases give them a thrill of passionate value in obtaining them, while the other side would bemoan the painstaking access to them. I personally love collecting anime soundtracks directly from Japan. From value to dedication to authenticity to basic use and a proud collector.
Milan Records has announced a release for four soundtracks from the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime. It will be available in digital format outside Japan. The first three soundtracks are based on the 1995 animated television series, while the second two, which are the same, are based on the 1997 animated film. All four soundtracks will be released on Friday, January 27, across all major digital music platforms.
It’s hard to believe, but this year, Mari Okada’s Maquia: When the Promised Flowers Bloom, is about to turn five. Yes, the movie came out five years ago, in the year 2018. Truth be told, this movie still feels like it only came out yesterday. In fact, I’d argue that this bold realization of Maquia’s 5th anniversary symbolizes the fact that 2010’s culture is truly all behind us now. Regardless of whether you enjoyed it or not.
If you are eager to relive a bit of 2018, then I have some news for you. According to sources, Maquia is going to commemorate the fifth anniversary with a revival screening across Japan in 75 theaters for a limited time, eight days from February 23 to March 2, 2023.
Maquia: When the Promised Flowers Bloom is a 2018 anime film directed by Mari Okada. A famous director known for her previous works such as True Tears (2008), Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (2011), and The Anthem of the Heart (2015). The film was released on February 24, 2018. The film grossed 350 million yen (2.67 million USD) from its domestic theatrical run. The film earned a positive reception both domestically and internationally.
Have you watched Maquia? Did you enjoy it? Are you in a mood to rewatch it again? Let me know in the comments!
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