The support from Walt Disney for KiShin's new film didn't sit well with the other major film studios, especially Warner Bros. and Universal Studios. They were uneasy about KiShin, a company they were not pleased with, gaining backing from Disney.
Little did they know that Disney's higher-ups were merely toying with KiShin's ego. The executives at Disney were aware of the ambitious goals ...
The middle-aged man who cosplayed as Mario was actually going through a challenging phase in life. Without a family and unemployed, he relied on instant noodles to sustain himself and lacked a suitable living space.
His ability to participate in the 'Kosupure' event stemmed from borrowing money from his brother, who is a family man and a salaryman. Despite his hardships, attending the ev...
After completing the side competition games, the 'Kosupure' event's initial competition began, challenging participants to embody their cosplayed roles shamelessly.
Many struggled with embarrassment, but a handful embraced their characters unabashedly. Surprisingly, the ultimate winner was a foreigner portraying Ash Ketchum, alongside his girlfriend cosplaying Pikachu. The Japanese middl...
Shin took on the role of Yami Yugi, a suggestion from Mira who believed it suited him well. Although initially hesitant about the hairstyle, professional assistance transformed it to resemble Yugi from Yu-Gi-Oh, and Shin found the overall look surprisingly decent.
Donned in Yugi's attire, Shin resembled an adult version of the character. Turning to Mira, who was cosplaying as Bulma from ...
The KiShin Merchandise's 'Kosupure' sparked discussions among anime fans across Japan.
A young man in a sharp high school black suit entered the classroom. His friends chatted while other classmates focused on their tasks, and the teacher had yet to arrive.
As Yamazaki Michi joined his friends, one of them mentioned, "Yamazaki-kun, did you hear about KiShin's latest event?"
After Jeff resigned a few days ago, he established a company called Cadabra, Inc. with the support of his wife. He reached out to friends, forming a group of angel investors to potentially fund his venture. Following this, they initiated discussions with Ruki Bookstore to explore the possibility of featuring their books on the online platform they envisioned. Jeff and his wife visited the Ruki ...
2023-11-25 02:44:06 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the release of KS1 in Japan, video game enthusiasts in the United States were just discovering its existence.
"Damn it! Why didn't the media cover the release of KS1, the latest video game console from KiShin?" A blonde man slammed his hand into the wooden table in frustration.
"Well, I'm not really blaming the media, but rather KiShin... They only decided to announce now t...
When the television advertisement for the KS1 version of 'Mortal Kombat' aired, viewers were pleasantly surprised. The game, akin to 'Street Fighter,' distinguished itself through its narrative. According to the commercial, the storyline revolved around the clash between Earthrealm and Outworld.
The graphics, along with the character sprites showcased in the advertisement, created a life...
In Tokyo, Japan, the KS1 and its video games became a prevailing trend. Within a few weeks of its release, sales reached an estimated 500 thousand.
Initially, Tora and Suzuki speculated that KiShin was selling the KS1 at a loss. However, they foresaw that the profit wouldn't come directly from the console, priced at 29,800 yen or 280 USD. It was only after the surge in KS1 video game sal...
The advertisement for KRS 2 was initially launched in the United States. Rebolt Technology holds more influence over KRS products than KiShin, despite KiShin being the major shareholder. The company is controlled by Albert Chandler and his co-founders, all of whom are American. As Rebolt Technology is a USA-based company, the release of the cellular phone will begin in the USA and subsequently ...
2023-11-23 09:59:19 +0000 UTC View PostMeanwhile, on South Buena Vista Street in Burbank, California, at Walt Disney Headquarters, CEO Mark Wilkins was engrossed in discussions about the company's business portfolio and this year's films.
The Disney films slated for release in 1994 included "The Return of Jafar," "Rudyard and Kipling's The Jungle Book," "Angels in the Outfield," "Whitefang 2," "The Lion King," and more.
As KiShin began engaging with video game entertainment companies, some swiftly concluded negotiations, while others lingered due to KiShin presenting a standard offer.
As these video game entertainment companies became aware that KiShin was extending favorable offers to other companies, they perceived it as unfair.
However, when KiShin pointed out that those receiving favorable of...
Kinoshita Yoshi visited the workspace of KiShin™, where a professional game developer introduced him to the prototype of the KS1 game engine and computer video games.
"Mr. Yoshi, this software developed by KiShin will enhance your ability to create video games more efficiently and easily," the developer explained. He paused before adding, "While programming is still necessary, it will ...
The gameplay of 'Resident Evil' showcased a unique experience for Sako Shigeru and Taro Shigeru. As they explored various rooms, Sako, gripping the controller, encountered a chilling scene that would linger in his memory and that of his younger brother.
While navigating the in-game character through a hallway, the atmosphere abruptly shifted. A haunting soundtrack accompanied the sight o...
A young man, Sako Shigeru, recently purchased the video game 'Resident Evil' without any knowledge of its story, as he hadn't read the manual. Sako believed it would be similar to the 2D pixelated side-scrolling gameplay of 'Castlevania,' a game he enjoyed.
Upon arriving at his family house, he was warmly greeted by his younger brother, Taro Shigeru. "Aniki! Did you manage to get one!?" ...
The gameplay of KiShin All-Stars Racing! was highly engaging, especially during two-player competitions.
"Oh, a dinosaur is approaching..." Noya Kunio muttered as he maneuvered his remote-controlled car through the forest terrains.
While Kinoshita Yoshi remained deeply engrossed in the video game, he couldn't help but think constantly.
While the graphics remained in 2D pixe...
Kinoshita Yoshi and his two friends purchased KS1 along with two other video games.
Despite there being only three available video games for KS1, they weren't too disappointed.
Simultaneously, Kinoshita Yoshi and his companions hoped for KiShin to extend the platform for KS1.
Experiencing the KS1 video games firsthand will enable Kinoshita Yoshi to comprehend and assess the...
Guys, my area was in chaos, a pitbull just now caused a chaos and bite people here. Some people were already bitten and many people that tried to stop the pitbull biting an old man but it was just too strong... I felt sorry for the people bitten, they're also my neighbours... For now, the pitbull seems tired and was suppressed by the guys here in my area...
I just pray that God will prot...
The KS1 video game console will be initially released in the Akihabara District in Japan.
Consequently, on April 19, 1994, there was an influx of people into the Akihabara District, and the hotels in the vicinity profited the most.
In Electric Town, a KiShin physical store was situated, and some people had already lined up there.
The first people in line had even set up ten...
Following the KiShin announcement on TV Asahi, it sparked enthusiastic discussions among video game fans.
"I knew it! I knew it! It's the latest KiShin video game console!!!" exclaimed a young man with excitement.
"Yeah, I couldn't believe that video games have reached this level of advancement," his friend nodded in agreement.
"With KiShin leading the way, new video game g...
The KiShin announcement persisted, transitioning to the animated backdrop of Super Mario's pipe-filled world. Mario skillfully leapt across the pipes, making his way to a modest wooden house belonging to Celeste.
Inside, Shinro Suzuki occupied a chair, and the camera honed in on him. "Good Afternoon, Gamers," he greeted, addressing the audience directly.
The camera then shifted to...
The Japanese eagerly anticipated the KiShin reveal on April 1. Consequently, TV Asahi experienced a slight uptick in ratings, and as April approached, its viewership gradually increased by a few percentage points.
Various TV channels affected by a reduction in ratings in Japan anticipated a rise in TV Asahi's ratings. KiShin, a company known for its high profile, particularly with founde...
In mid-March, people were surprised to discover that KiShin significantly lowered the price of the KES and SKES video game console, making it even more affordable than ToRaKi. This sparked discussions in Japan.
"Whoa, what's going on? What is KiShin thinking? They actually slashed the prices of KES and SKES this much?"
"They also slightly dropped the prices of the video games too....
The Suzuki Group Board of Directors meeting was a bit astonished when they heard the Chairman presenting the proposal for KiShin's cross-license of CD ROM.
Some board members disagreed, some agreed, and others remained neutral. However, Vice Chairman Shito was evidently disapproving. He stated, "I don't think there's a need to consider this. KiShin is our competitor, and this cross-licen...
Ken Kaizawa has been a programmer at KiShin for a considerable time. Currently, he is among the programmers selected to work on a computer program for video game development. This project, named 'Unreal Engine,' was initiated by Shinro Suzuki.
The focus of the project is on developing video games for the upcoming 32-bit console with a 64-bit data bus, or potentially for a true 64-bit con...
As February approached in 1994, KiShin announced the release of the Gameboy Pocket.
A lighter version of the Gameboy, it was significantly more affordable than the original Gameboy.
First advertised on a Japanese TV channel, the commercial featured an elementary boy effortlessly pocketing the Gameboy and discreetly playing it while the teacher wasn't looking.
The commercial...
While KiShin conducted research on CPU and GPU in collaboration with Apple and Rebolt Technology, Shin perceived the progress in research to be somewhat sluggish. Fortunately, Shin had made investments and engaged in joint research with Nvidia.
As Shin stroked his chin in contemplation, he recollected Nvidia and smiled, "Upon reflection, Nvidia has been established for several months now...
In the Marvel Comics office, Shin and Stan Lee discussed film projects for Marvel characters.
Shin shared, "I believe Spider-Man would make a great movie."
Stan Lee agreed, "I think so too. He can connect with both young people and adults." Pausing, he added, "Though the film will be expensive, and if it fails..."
Shin reassured, "Don't worry; I'm confident it won't fail."...
Shin journeyed to New York to visit Marvel Comics' current headquarters on Madison Avenue.
Following a meeting with Orio Masayoshi, Shin proceeded to the Marvel Comics headquarters.
Upon entering the office, Shin received greetings from recently hired employees. He nodded in acknowledgment and noticed a middle-aged man, wearing glasses, observing him.
In a hushed tone, Shin...
The KiShin acquisition sparked a discussion during a Warner Bros. conference meeting. Frank Wilson raised a question, asking, "Is KiShin planning to challenge our DC characters on the screen?" The executives chuckled, and one remarked, "It seems that way."
"Marvel Comics has seen a decline in sales, even surpassed by Image Comics formed by Marvel's former writers and artists," another ex...