On May 14, 2024, Gravity Game Arise hosted the “Tokyo Psychodemic” launch commemoration and “Kamibako” completion announcement event in Bunkyo, Tokyo.
During the event, the release date for “Kamibako – Mythology of Cube” was officially set for August 29, 2024.
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Overview Maiko Watanabe, a 25-year-old defendant who called herself “Itadaki Joshi Riri-chan” on social media,
was accused of defrauding three men of approximately 155 million yen by posing as a “foodie” and tricking them into giving her money under false pretenses. She was also accused of creating a “romance manual” to help others commit similar scams.
Chapter 3: Three Types of Older Partners to Identify ❣️ Their Characteristics. Mastering this will lead to successful arrangements.
There are three types of older partners:
Taker Older Partner (Bad older partner)
Matcher Older Partner (Average)
Giver Older Partner (Good older partner)
By quickly identifying these three types of older partners, you can excel in your arrangements and receive more rewards.
①Taker Older Partner
クTaker Older Partne
⭐️ Only thinks about taking without giving anything to others.
⭐️ Probability of receiving from them: 99%, but actually not receiving anything.
⭐️ Many girls waste time getting involved with this type of older partner.
⭐️ Cut off immediately. Send a message like “Go die.”
Characteristics:
Only thinks about themselves.
Only cares about their own enjoyment, not whether the other person is having a good time.
Only focuses on fulfilling their own desires.
Believes it’s okay for others to feel uncomfortable as long as they are satisfied.
Doesn’t notice when others are feeling uncomfortable.
Talks down to others.
Constantly brags.
Doesn’t listen to others.
Misunderstands being popular.
Has high expectations for girls.
Loves themselves.
Spends money on themselves.
When you talk about your problems, they one-up with their own “I have it harder” stories.
Sends selfies.
Their profile picture is of themselves.
Spends a lot of money on hobbies.
Even when you’re sick and struggling, they’ll invite you out, ignoring your situation.
Creepy.
Smelly.
Looks down on girls.
②Matcher Older Partner
is a common middle-ground type of older partner.
⭐️ They only give back what you’ve given them (in terms of trust-building commitment) in terms of financial returns.
⭐️ Conversely, if you give them less, they may expect less in return.
⭐️ They are easy to receive payments from, typically ranging from 500,000 to 2.5 million yen.
Characteristics:
If you’ve built a strong trust-building commitment, they may think, “Since this girl always talks to me and cheers me up, I’ll give her money if she’s in need.”
On the flip side, if your trust-building commitment is lacking, they might expect returns such as dates or other favors, thinking, “I’ve given her so much money, she should do something for me too.”
If the trust-building commitment is insufficient, they might cut off the arrangement after giving money, thinking, “I’m done with this girl.”
③Next is Giver Older Partne
Characteristics of Giver Older Partner
⭐️Prioritizes giving to others over receiving. ⭐️Doesn’t prioritize receiving from others. ⭐️My high-paying older partners are all like this! 💖💖💖 ⭐️Once you get this kind of partner, you can receive abundantly. ⭐️If you have a solid trust-building commitment, you can smoothly receive three-digit amounts.
Traits:
Often single.
Believes in personal responsibility.
Many are regular salarymen.
Lacks fulfillment in their work, just going to the office for the sake of it.
Repeats the cycle of going to work, coming home, and sleeping every day.
Lacks dreams or aspirations.
Doesn’t have a specific use for money.
Doesn’t have a habit of spending much on themselves.
Feels lonely.
Craves comfort and healing.
Doesn’t have many people around who listen to their stories.
Has basic cleanliness.
Not interested in the online world (like Twitter or Facebook).
Has never been popular with the opposite sex.
Has little romantic experience.
Doesn’t have hobbies they’re passionate about.
Has low expectations of girls.
Shows consideration.
Considers things from your perspective (like adjusting meeting places to your convenience).
Doesn’t make unnecessary invitations.
Spends a lot of time alone.
Many live alone (but have received payments even if they live with family).
Responds quickly to messages on LINE because they feel lonely.
Remember to immediately cut off Taker Older Partners ❣️❣️ and keep looking for Matcher Older Partners and Giver Older Partners! (ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ) 💖💖
Chapter 4: Finding Older Partners
Here are ways to find older partners:
Night jobs
Dating apps
Marriage apps
Sugar dating apps
Meeting through daytime jobs
Ex-boyfriends
Family members
Adult entertainment establishments
If there’s an opportunity to meet, anywhere is fine. There are many potential ‘ojis’ around, and everyone possesses elements of being one. ( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ ) By the way, I’m also a certified ‘oji’ who has repeatedly given money to various people only to be ghosted. ( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )❣️❣️
What app is good？
It really depends on finding the app that suits you. I don’t specify particular apps here to avoid drawing too much attention. Personally, I usually search and install the ones that appear at the top of search results, then stick with them.
Here are some types of ‘ojis’ that are easy to connect with on apps:
Targeting people in their 40s or older is promising.
Ojis who have just installed the app and haven’t talked much with girls yet.
Profile pictures that are not too posed but rather natural selfies (front-facing, for instance).
Set income below 10 million yen.
Light hobbies that don’t cost much money (like walking, public baths, etc.).
Not using too many emojis.
Initially using polite language.
Not overly familiar.
Not initiating the transition to LINE themselves.”
Types of ‘ojis’ you should avoid engaging with on apps:
Those who immediately address you informally without respect.
Those who have a condescending attitude.
Profile pictures that show they think highly of themselves in a misconceived way.
Those who immediately use informal language.
Those who are very familiar with how dating apps work.
Those who are always online.
Those who use recycled template messages.
Those who quickly ask if you can meet.
Those who push conversations in their favor.
Those who quickly turn the conversation sexual (‘I want to see your body’ and similar messages).
Those who set conditions like ‘Send me a photo in exchange for money’ will not receive a response from me ⚠️.”
To find ‘ojis’ at brothels?
By the way, I’m much better at and prefer finding ‘ojis’ at brothels than through apps.
Recommended brothels:
It’s better to avoid places with excessive options. Imekura (image clubs) and SM (sadomasochism) shops tend to attract ‘kuso ojis’ who are solely focused on fulfilling their desired play.
Look for establishments where you can easily get customers’ contact details, and avoid places that push for high-end services without guaranteeing a steady flow of clients. It’s important to be mindful of the turnover rate to ensure you can obtain contacts.
A higher number of customers makes it easier to find ‘giver ojis.’
I have gathered ‘ojis’ from budget-friendly, school-themed, and affordable delivery health (deriheru) services and soaplands.❣️❣️( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )💗💗
Types of customers easy to receive gratuities at brothels:
Customers whose play style is straightforward and calm.
Customers who bring gifts.
Customers who immediately return for repeat visits after being specifically requested.
Customers who seek comfort and relaxation more than intense play.
Customers who don’t express dislike towards activities.
Customers who don’t make excessive or unusual requests during play.
Customers who don’t have strange fetishes.
Customers who don’t say disrespectful things like ‘You don’t need to take a bath’ (👴🏻).
Types of customers difficult to receive gratuities at brothels:
Customers who make excessive demands (such as requesting anal licking).
Customers who request additional activities even when time is almost up.
Customers who continue to touch excessively after the session is over.
Customers who ask insensitive questions like ‘What’s your real name?’ (👴🏻).
Customers who prioritize sexual activities over conversation.
Customers who express desires for self-harm.
Customers who ask for personal contact details like LINE without hesitation.
Customers who casually suggest meeting outside the establishment.
If you encounter a customer who seems unlikely to provide gratuities during the session, it’s best to maintain a reserved attitude and conserve your energy and physical effort for the next customer.
Advantages of dating apps:
Can be done from home.
There is a chance of receiving gratuities without meeting in person (I have experienced this).
There are overwhelmingly more difficult customers, so it’s challenging to find generous ones.
Disadvantages of dating apps:
Building trust and commitment takes time when starting from a text-only relationship without meeting.
If you receive gratuities without meeting, they tend to be lower amounts, often below 500,000 yen.
The total gratuities from one person are usually lower compared to those from meeting in person.
Advantages of night work (hostess work):
Meeting at the establishment already establishes trust and rapport due to face-to-face interaction, eye contact, conversational tone, and physical proximity.
You can earn income from the establishment while looking for generous clients.
Disadvantages of night work:
Requires physical stamina.
Switching between the persona at work and when receiving gratuities can be challenging.
If you’re looking for substantial gratuities, night work is definitely better. Personally, I quit working at the establishment once I find a generous client and continue receiving gratuities from them. As a result, I have long breaks between shifts.( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )
Overview Maiko Watanabe, a 25-year-old defendant who called herself “Itadaki Joshi Riri-chan” on social media,
was accused of defrauding three men of approximately 155 million yen by posing as a “foodie” and tricking them into giving her money under false pretenses. She was also accused of creating a “romance manual” to help others commit similar scams.
Verdict
On April 22, 2024, the Nagoya District Court sentenced Watanabe to nine years in prison and an 8 million yen fine. The judge stated that Watanabe’s crimes were “extremely cunning and took advantage of the psychology of her victims. Her motive of wanting to contribute to the host club’s sales was selfish.”
Background
Between March 2021 and August 2023, Watanabe approached three men in Nagoya, all in their 50s, by expressing romantic interest in them. She then lied to them about being in financial difficulty and defrauded them of money. She used the money to pay for host club fees and luxury goods.
Watanabe also created and sold a “romance manual” based on her own experiences. The manual included instructions on how to select targets and how to scam them out of money.
Impact
The case highlighted the sophistication of scams involving online dating and the large number of victims. It also raised awareness of the tactics used in romance scams and prompted calls for prevention measures.
We found the manual RiRi-chan made! Below is the content.
Riri-chan, the top girl who earns 10 million yen a month【Manual to help everyone earn money】
I am Riri-chan, a Twitter user who grew up with abusive parents, didn’t graduate high school, couldn’t study, and has been obsessed with host clubs in Kabukicho for four years since I was 20. I used to be homeless, always behind on payments, and am socially awkward. ❣️( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )
People who should read this manual.
💟 Girls obsessed with host clubs 💟 Girls engaged in sugar daddy activities 💟 Girls with daytime jobs 💟 Girls with nighttime jobs 💟 Girls who want to earn a lot of money 💟 Girls who want to increase their earnings 💟 (For men who want to share this with girls) Hosts, scouts, pick-up artists, and men are also welcome! ❣️
Skills I want everyone to develop from reading this manual:
①The Ability to Earn More Money →I want you to be able to earn more money and fulfill your dreams. ❣️ By learning my methods, I hope you will be able to earn more and shine brighter. Earning more money will help you realize “I can earn this much!” and recognize your own value, leading to greater confidence. ❣️❣️
②The Ability to Read People’s Minds →Think and act from the perspective of the “old man” (a colloquial term possibly referring to a benefactor or sugar daddy). ❣️ This is very important for receiving money. When you can quickly sense what the old man is thinking and act accordingly, you’ll understand how to make him give you money. Essentially, doing what makes the old man happy will lead to receiving rewards.❣️❣️
③Adaptability in Kind Communication →(I really couldn’t talk to people when I was a child( ´•̥ ̫ •̥` ). How can you calmly talk to the “old man” and build a trusting relationship, to the extent that he opens his heart and trusts you enough to give you money? I want you to learn this from me. ❣️❣️
④The Ability to Appear as a ‘Girl Who Needs Help’ →I’m not cute and my specs are low. However, I have managed to build such a strong relationship of trust that the old man thinks, “She’s the only one for me,” “I don’t want to let go of her,” “I would give up my life for her.” This has led to receiving large sums of money. Learn from this manual how to make the old man feel like he wants to help you and give you money.❣️❣️
⑤The Power to Make Someone Fall Seriously in Love →Create many harmless serious lovers who genuinely like you. Make them truly fall in love with you. While a harmful serious lover (👴🏻💩) might constantly demand to meet and be selfishly insistent, creating harmless serious lovers leads them to think, “I don’t want Riri-chan to dislike me, so I’ll refrain from such comments…” and thus, they can be nurtured into good old men 💗💗❣️❣️( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )
Why I Earn Money
I am infamously obsessed with host clubs (4 years running) ( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )❣️❣️. Going to a host club means needing an unrealistically large sum of money every month (over 1 million yen) ( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ ). At the same time as becoming obsessed with host clubs, I was working relentlessly in soaplands and health services.
Anyway, I’m not suited for the sex industry and I can’t earn enough money, I’m always short of money! ❣️❣️❣️( ´•̥ ̫ •̥` ) When I first started getting obsessed with host clubs, my earnings in the sex industry were like this ⬇️⬇️
うAh( ´•̥ ̫ •̥` ) With this… I can’t even afford champagne! ❣️❣️ I hate being outdone ❣️❣️. For someone as competitive as me, it feels like the end of the world.
Furthermore, I have atopic dermatitis, so going to work every day made my skin turn bright red. It was so embarrassing that it was painful even to meet with my clients.( ´•̥ ̫ •̥` )❣️❣️❣️❣️
The Trigger for Becoming a Successful Girl Who Receives Gifts Me👧🏻: “I’m going to get money from all the old men in my LINE contacts that I’ve gathered from working so far! ❣️❣️”
Frustrated that I couldn’t earn enough, I, then 20 years old, decided to bombard these older men with LINE messages asking, “Please give me money” 😂( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )❣️❣️.
At first, I had no idea what to say to actually get them to give me money… Most of the time, they would just respond with “What are you talking about?” But gradually, I started thinking, “What can I say to make them want to give me money?” and managed to adapt my approach. About a week later, I successfully received money from one of them! ❣️❣️
My first successful request for money! ❣️ I was trembling.
My Average Earnings from Requests After my first successful request, I thought, “I can do even more! ❣️” This newfound confidence led me to persist despite numerous failures, facing terrible men, and even while crying, I continued to ask for money. As a result…
At age 20, in my first year, I averaged 150,000 yen per month.
I was happy to become trusted enough to handle transactions on my own and it made earning money enjoyable. (´•̥ ̫ •̥`)
At age 21, in my second year, I averaged between 150,000 to 250,000 yen per month (with a peak of 500,000 yen).
At age 21, in my second year, I averaged between 150,000 to 250,000 yen per month (with a peak of 500,000 yen).
I was thrilled and excited the first time I was able to put a lot of brandy decorations. (´•̥ ̫ •̥`) I started going to the host club every day.
At age 22, in my third year, I averaged between 200,000 to 250,000 yen per month, with a peak of 700,000 yen.
As I became able to receive more and more, I gained a lot of confidence, thinking, “I can do it! ❣️” (´•̥ ̫ •̥`)
23 years old, 4th year, achieved 1000 five times!❣️❣️ (Maximum 1500)
The year I first managed to handle a 10 million yen account ❣️❣️❣️ I was truly, truly, truly happy, it broadened my world, and above all, I was so happy to please my client. (´•̥ ̫ •̥`) I worked tirelessly, relentlessly, and vigorously.
At age 24, entering my fifth year, I managed to accumulate 27 million yen over three months. 💗💗( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )
Earning such a large amount was incredibly tough, and I ended up being hospitalized for a month due to the stress, but it was the first time I managed to save up so much, and it was fun ❣️ Although I didn’t reach my target amount, my client was able to achieve their personal best record, which made me very happy. ( ´•̥ ̫ •̥` ) From now on, I’ll keep working even harder ❣️❣️❣️
Let’s work hard together.( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )❣️❣️❣️💢💢
What is ‘頂き女子'(Itadaki-Jyoshi)? How does it differ from ‘パパ活’ (sugar dating)?
The image of ‘パパ活’.
This is my interpretation.( ´•̥ ̫ •̥` )
In sugar dating (パパ活), it’s common for the sugar baby and sugar daddy to discuss activities like meals, dates, and the monthly amount of financial support to be provided, often in tens of thousands of yen. This discussion usually happens before meeting, and then the sugar baby receives money during the meeting. The first meeting after connecting on the app is often referred to as a “face-to-face” meeting, where the sugar baby may receive between 5,000 to 30,000 yen. On the other hand, there’s no initial meeting payment for luxury dining companionships (頂き女子).❣️
I created luxury dining companionships.
Oji-katsu
Luxury dining companionships involve a relationship where the older partner and the girl are in an equal relationship. However, from the perspective of the older partner, the girl is a shining and important presence. Here’s a brief explanation of luxury dining companionships: ①Build a trusting relationship and commit to the older partner.
②Turn the older partner into a harmless and genuine love interest.
③When in need, let the older partner express a desire to help and receive money.
For a more detailed explanation, especially for inexperienced girls starting from scratch, and to help girls currently in luxury dining companionships get even more from their arrangements, I’ve written a thorough guide below.💗💗❣️( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )
The first important step is “setting goals” ( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ ) ❣️❣️ It’s not just about casually thinking, “I want some money,” or “It’s trendy, so I’ll give it a try.” Making money successfully requires more than just these simple thoughts ( ´•̥ ̫ •̥` ) ❣️❣️
Girls who have motivation and determination towards their “goals” can get lots of rewards.❣️❣️
The reasons I would like to receive money are:
・I want to make my favorite artist number one no matter what. They are my only favorite. I will definitely support them the most. ・I want to undergo plastic surgery to become cute and have a fresh start. I want to wear cute clothes, do cute makeup, and show everyone how great I look. ・I want to get my hands on desired luxury items and feel glamorous. I have a lot of things I want. I want to buy everything. ・I want to finish paying off my school fees and be free. I want to devote myself more to what I love. ・I want to gather a lot of money to spend on my favorite idol.
The skills I want to develop as a luxury dining companion are:
・Talk skills to manipulate the older partner. ・Ability to discern what the older partner is thinking. ・Ability to make the older partner think, “I’ll do anything for this girl.”
Let’s decide on a target amount. The optimal target amount ranges from 1,000 yen to 10 million yen.
⭕️ For beginners who have never received any payments, aiming for amounts in increments of 1,000 yen is recommended. This helps them understand how the process of receiving money works.
⭕️ For girls who have grasped how the process works, aiming for amounts between 100,000 to 500,000 yen is suggested.
⭕️ Girls who have succeeded in receiving payments multiple times and have learned patterns like how to make the older partner happy or when they are likely to offer money, can aim for amounts between 500,000 to 2 million yen.
⭕️ Girls who have built strong trust relationships, have excellent judgment of the older partner, and provide excellent aftercare can aim for amounts between 2 million to 5 million yen.
⭕️ Girls who have developed skills to make the older partner genuinely love them and think highly of them, to the extent that the older partner would do anything for them, can aim for amounts between 5 million to 10 million yen.
By the way, my goal is to prioritize my favorite artist no matter what. I continue to strive for a monthly goal of 10 million yen, even if it means my mental state gets a bit messy and worn out.( ᐢ o̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ ᐢ )❣️❣️💢💢
Chapter 2: My “Girls Who Make You Want to Help Them” Character Setting
Theme: Pure and innocent girls👧🏻💞
Past Background :
Estranged from family (past domestic violence).
Both mother and father were involved in affairs.
Resistance towards marriage due to witnessing family issues.
Older sister was present but did not offer any help despite experiencing domestic violence.
Has not been in contact with family for a long time.
Left home at 18 to live alone because disliked being at home.
Started living alone but lacks financial planning, leading to a tight budget lifestyle.
Lacks reliable relatives.
Attended a fashion school but dropped out due to insufficient funds.
Personality Traits:
Uncomfortable around men.
Can’t make eye contact with men.
Trauma related to men.
First time naturally conversing was with the older partner.
Never had a proper boyfriend.
Been confessed to but rejected all proposals.
Secretly wishes to go back to fashion school.
Dreams of becoming a designer and creating a clothing brand.
Dislikes relying on others.
Tries to solve problems independently but often fails.
No one to consult with.
Dislikes seeking advice.
Few friends.
Struggles to make friends.
Didn’t attend school regularly.
Can’t say no when asked for help.
Gullible.
Wants to explore different places.
Doesn’t spend money on herself.
Manages to live on a tight budget of around 70,000 yen.
Wants to live a normal life.
Frail health.
Emotionally vulnerable.
Living Situation:
If meeting through night work, has dormitory accommodation where others cannot enter without permission.
If meeting through dating apps, lives in company-provided housing with similar rules.
Appearance:
Neat and clean.
Default dark hair.
Minimalistic nail art. Avoids intricate designs.
Light makeup. Avoids bold red lipstick.
Wears fluffy white clothes, avoids all-black outfits.
Doesn’t wear overly flashy shoes or accessories.
Doesn’t flaunt wearing luxury brand items.
Behavior:
Always wears a smile.
Nods frequently.
Shows genuine interest in conversations.
Makes eye contact.
Occasionally initiates light physical contact like touching shoulders.
Maintains a suitable distance in relationships, not overly clingy but enough to make the older partner want to chase after her.
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The novelty of this service lies in its ability to identify the compatibility between sunscreen and skin. In a market flooded with SPF50+ sunscreens, ALLIE offers a new criterion for those who are unsure about which product suits them best.
នេះជាកន្លែងដែល “ALLIE AI Beauty UV” របស់ក្រុមហ៊ុន Kao ដែលទើបតែបានចេញផ្សាយ ថាមិនអាចកាន់តែសំខាន់។ សេវានេះអនុញ្ញាតឱ្យអ្នកប្រើប្រាស់ថតរូបស្បែកមុនរបស់ពួកគេដោយទូរស័ព្ទស្មាតហ្វូនរបស់ពួកគេ ហើយ AI នឹងកំណត់ប្រភេទស្បែកសម្រាប់ការការពារកម្តៅថ្ងៃ ដែលត្រូវបានគេស្គាល់ថាជា “UV Skin Type” ហើយគណនា “Beauty Film Value” ដែលវាស់ឱ្យឃើញភាពសមស្របរវាងស្បែកនិងទឹកថ្នាំការពារកម្តៅថ្ងៃ។ វានឹងងាយស្រួលក្នុងការជ្រើសរើសទឹកថ្នាំការពារកម្តៅថ្ងៃដែលសមនឹងស្បែករបស់អ្នក។
ក្រុមហ៊ុន Kao ជឿជាក់ថា ការប្រើប្រាស់ទឹកថ្នាំការពារកម្តៅថ្ងៃដែលសមនឹងស្បែកអាចធ្វើឱ្យទទួលបានលទ្ធផលដែលស្រស់ស្អាត។ ក្រុមហ៊ុនបានដាក់ចំណាត់ថ្នាក់ប្រភេទស្បែកយោងតាមលក្ខណៈរបស់ពួកគេ ហើយបង្ហាញប្រសិទ្ធភាពនៃទឹកថ្នាំការពារកម្តៅថ្ងៃជាចំនួន។ គំនិតនេះបានបង្កើតឡើងនូវ UV Skin Type និង Beauty Film Value ដែលត្រូវបានដាក់បង្ហាញក្នុង “ALLIE AI Beauty”។
On May 10th, at the Acne Studios event “Acne Studios loves ILLIT Tokyo,” the South Korean girl group ILLIT showcased a special performance wearing the 2024 Spring/Summer collection. The group impressed with their chic gray logo T-shirts and denim styles paired with braided hair.
ILLIT, consisting of YUNAH, MINJU, MOKA, WONHEE, and IROHA, debuted in March this year with their debut EP “Super Real Me,” featuring four tracks. Since then, their single “Magnetic” has ranked on the 2024 Hot 100, and their follower count on TikTok and Instagram has exceeded 2.4 million. They have achieved the most successful debut in K-POP girl group history, garnering significant global attention.
The definitive edition of “Sengoku Musou 4,” originally released in March 2014, is now available on Steam. This complete version includes over 150 downloadable contents such as costumes, weapons, accessories, scenarios, and BGMs previously released.
In addition to the main story modes, “Regional” and “Unification,” which unfold in “Musou Enbu,” players can also enjoy “Rurouni Enbu.” This mode allows for exploration and completion of various missions within the “Sengoku Musou” world, encountering warlords and collecting items.
Moreover, the game features over 50 playable warlords and exhilarating action systems such as “Godspeed Action” and “Musou Gokui.” Don’t miss the chance to experience this content-rich portrayal of the Warring States period!
Key Features of “Sengoku Musou 4 DX” on PC (Steam®):
Includes a plethora of downloadable content from other consoles! Over 150 items, including scenarios, costumes, and weapons previously released on other platforms are included (excluding certain exclusive bonuses). For detailed information on included content, refer to the Steam page. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2719200/
Optimized for PC Graphics settings can be finely adjusted to match the player’s PC capabilities. Customizable controls for mouse and keyboard, as well as compatibility with various controllers.
Added English language option In addition to Japanese, English has been added and can be selected through Steam®’s language settings.
Kanro launched “Imaginary Fruit: Uchacha no Mi” gummies on April 30 at 7-Eleven stores across Japan. Gummy users tend to prioritize not only the taste but also the “fun” and “novelty” of creative shapes. This product aims to provide gummy fans with a new way to enjoy their treat. The gummies are designed with the concept of “phantom fruits” and target fans of fantasy movies and novels. The website and social media are integrated to create a world where these phantom fruits seem to exist.
The gummy market has been expanding annually, with Intage data showing a 24.1% increase in 2023 compared to the previous year. Amidst the release of various new products, Kanro launched the “Imaginary Fruit” series in September 2023, leveraging the high flexibility of gummies. The first product, “Kiraspica no Mi,” was inspired by fruits that grow in cold regions. The concept of “eating imaginary fruits” became a hot topic on social media, with users sharing their taste impressions and resonating with the concept. According to a spokesperson, the series was well-received by fans of the fantasy genre, with feedback like “the best gummies I’ve ever had.”
The second product, “Uchacha no Mi,” is inspired by tropical imaginary fruits. It features a unique taste and texture with a two-layer structure and gradient-like colors. The packaging of Uchacha no Mi depicts a 3D model shot instead of using CG or AI, and the back of the package includes notes from the discoverer, allowing users to imagine the story behind the product. The spokesperson mentioned that “one of our goals is to create and share a story with the users.”
The first collaboration between the TV anime “Tokyo Ghoul” and the mobile game “Monster Strike” began on May 1. Characters such as Ken Kaneki, Touka Kirishima, and Juuzou Suzuya are available in limited-time gacha, while Shuu Tsukiyama is available through the collaboration starter pack.
In this collaboration event within “Monster Strike,” characters including Ken Kaneki, Touka Kirishima, Juuzou Suzuya, Nishiki Nishio, and Akira Mado appear in the limited-time gacha. Additionally, characters such as Ayato Kirishima, Koutarou Amon, Yamori, Kureo Mado, and Black & White appear in collaboration quests. By purchasing the “Collaboration Starter Pack,” players can obtain Shuu Tsukiyama. Rewards include coffee earned from missions which can be exchanged for “Anteiku’s Service Rewards,” and Hinami Fueguchi can be obtained as a login reward.
Furthermore, a retweet campaign on X (formerly Twitter) offers a chance to win a collaboration-exclusive reversible cushion. A special website also features a campaign where participants can receive one of three exclusive social media icons (“Ken Kaneki,” “Touka Kirishima,” “Juuzou Suzuya”).
The “Tokyo Ghoul” collaboration will run in “Monster Strike” until May 17 at 11:59 AM. For more details, please check the announcements on the official “Monster Strike” website.
The TV anime began airing on May 12. As one of the most anticipated anime of the season, the internet buzzed with fan comments even before the first episode aired. Immediately after the broadcast began, “#DemonSlayer” trended at number one on X. Following the broadcast, there were over 110,000 posts, with 19 related keywords dominating the trends.
Fans eagerly awaited the latest series, “Hashira Training Arc,” so much that “Demon Slayer Waiting” trended before the show even started. From the very beginning, the animation quality was so high that it felt like a movie, and the unexpected start left viewers surprised. This episode featured an original scene not found in the manga, astonishing even those who had read the original work and speculated about the adaptation.
On social media, comments such as “Wait, is this really the Hashira Training Arc I’m watching?”, “I’m shocked by the sudden anime-original scenes!”, and “The break from expectations is incredibly entertaining!” flooded in. As a result, “#DemonSlayer” trended at number one, followed by “Anime Original” at number two, highlighting the significant reaction.
In the 2024 edition of the Skytrax World Airport Awards, based on customer satisfaction surveys, Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) and Narita International Airport were ranked 4th and 5th respectively.
The competition for the top spot has been dominated by Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, and Changi International Airport in Singapore in recent years. However, this year saw a change in the top two positions, with Doha overtaking Singapore, which had previously held the top spot 12 times.
Asian airports performed well, with Incheon International Airport in South Korea ranked 3rd. Incheon was also named the most family-friendly airport.
On the other hand, U.S. airports did not make it into the top ranks once again, with the highest-ranking Seattle-Tacoma International Airport falling six places from last year to 24th.
European airports continued to perform well, with Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (France), Munich Airport (Germany), Zurich Airport (Switzerland), and Istanbul Airport (Turkey) all making it into the top 10.
The world airport rankings for 2024 are as follows:
Hamad International Airport (Qatar)
Changi International Airport (Singapore)
Incheon International Airport (South Korea)
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) (Japan)
Narita International Airport (Japan)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (France)
Dubai International Airport (United Arab Emirates)
