Ghost In The Shell returns (again)

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Ghost In The Shell returns (again)

horizontal rule 9 Jun. 2008

Ghost in the Shell 2.0

According to a post from TokyoGraph, Mamoru Oshii’s 1995 released original Ghost In The Shell is coming back to theaters, this time in totally digitized picture format and with updated 6.1 surround sound. Seems the plot hasn’t changed at all. 

The flick is coming to theaters on July 12th, in Japan, under the title Ghost In The Shell 2.0.

Sexy Sumo Wrestler Car Wash Ad

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Stumbled upon this very funny Subaru ad at Tokyomango. It is a nice contrary to the Mars ad (you know it?).

Watch the video below.

Thanks to Lisa for the source

Domo-kun Haute Couture

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A little odd but funny anyway is this model of Domo-kun showed in an event I don’t remember. The question here is; are Haute Couture designer going out of their ideas or do they need to get attention with extremly odd designs?

I think, this is just a maniac designer who wants to show us some funny, don’t-think-too-deep-into-it designs. Who made this anyway?

Zurich and Geneva get an Apple Store

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Now official it seems, as seen on Apple’s Job Opportunities page. Switzerland gets their first Apple Stores situated in Zurich and Geneva. As I already read about it in an article in the swiss daily journal Tages-Anzeiger on 16th January and on macnews.de and macprime.ch, I am very happy now, that the is going to happen.

Source: apfelblog.ch

Cats in costumes and bowls

horizontal rule 8 Feb. 2008

Nothing better to do with your cat? Then give it a costume and a bowl and you’ll be blown away by how fun and entertaining it can be (sarcasm, sarcasm…). For me, the last two cats gave me the thrills.

Source: JapanProbe

Funny toothpaste ad from Thailand

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Here’s a funny toothpaste ad from Thailand. Enjoy!

Polysics heads to Europe!!!

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Yes, finally! Polysics are coming to UK and EU in 2008, most importantly to Zurich, Switzerland (where I currently live). Other places are Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium. Get their tour dates  here, buy their Albums and Singles here and their T-Shirts and other Merchandising here (japanese only). And do not forget to take a look at their website and subscribe to their newsletter!Toisu!!Source: Tokyograph and Polysics Official Website

Greenpeace’ Guide to Greener Electronics

horizontal rule 27 Nov. 2007

Now in its 6th iteration, Greenpeace released their ‘Guide to Greener Electronics’ showing the top 18 electronics companies ranked after its policies regarding toxic chemicals and recycling. Interesting here is Nintendo at the very last point and Sony Ericsson and Samsung ranked at the top.

Source: Engadget

Funny video of the week: God Hand CM

horizontal rule 25 Nov. 2007

Didn’t even knew this game exists, but God Hand somehow must be a funny game. At least the Commercial is hilarious. Watch it after the break.

Street Fighter IV Debut Video

horizontal rule 18 Oct. 2007

Man, I am excited. Street Fighter, one of my most beloved games since childhood, goes into round 4. Third Strike was just impressive for its time (and is still). Watch the Debut Video below.

Thanks Lisa Katayama