UC Berkeley now offers a course on fighting games titled "The Art of Fighting Games." A part of the syllabus involves researching Japanese hip-hop, which made me think of the unique relationship that hip-hop has with the fighting game community.
Capcom's beat 'em up title was adapted from an original draft of the Aliens vs. Predator film that would eventually be released to theaters in 2004. This game is an important relic of arcade game history.
Amazon Prime Video is a unique streaming service because it functions like a subscription TV service with all of its optional add-ons. This guide will help you navigate the service and keep you from overpaying.
There are other paid subscription services worth looking into as they carry quality content that isn't found on major platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, or Max.
This section covers the major streaming services which require you to sign up and pay either a monthly or yearly fee.
As 2.1 focuses on Japanese (with some Chinese anime), 2.2 is dedicated to live-action content. If you are an avid consumer of live-action Asian drama, not limiting yourself to K-Drama, this article is definitely worth reading.
This is part one in a 2-part segment that explores the hybrid services that offer free and paid tiers of service. Part 2.1 covers the streaming platforms that focus on anime. The free and hybrid platforms have more than enough content to keep most anime fans satiated.
In 2008, Capcom subsidiary Daletto launched Street Fighter Online: Mouse Generation. It featured one original character, Shin, a half-Korean and half-Japanese fighter who used Taekwondo. Super Street Fighter IV, which Juri debuted in, was launched in 2010.
The first episode aired on April 3rd, 1998. It is currently the 25th anniversary of this legendary anime series whose legacy will continue to live for decades.
This 2021 drama is six episodes and centers on a bar in Tokyo's Nishi Ogikubo District, where three highschool friends reunite to run a bar, with the aim to keep on going until all the food in the pantry runs out.
A total conversion mod for Resident Evil, titled "Resident Evil 0.5," recreates the pre-beta that introduces characters that were removed from the finished product.
This list of doujin soft fighting game titles is dedicated to fans of Type-Moon's Fate/Stay Night franchise.
This is part one of a series that focuses on fighting game characters who are of mixed heritage.
The USA Sports Team, one of the original games in "The King of Fighters," has faded into obscurity since the first game.
A 68-episode drama revolving around a sisterhood of three tragic heroines who band together and exact revenge on the people who have done them wrong. 'Band of Sisters' is a must watch drama.
Online streaming video is the direction to go as more people are "cutting the cord." Even if you subscribe to multiple services, the total may still be less than what you pay for cable or satellite. Before you pick a service, check out the free services currently available.
To the uninformed, one might only think of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when they hear the name "Jiu-Jitsu." Many are wondering what the differences are between Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Future Diary - Another World is a live-action adaptation of the original manga Future Diary aka Mirai Nikki. While Future Diary - AW goes off on a tangent, the story is still satisfying.
The Korean drama "Holyland" is a 4-episode series that was adapted from the Japanese manga of the same name. It is the East Asian spin of "Fight Club."
Since his "Final Fight" days, Guy the Bushin-Ryu ninja has enjoyed much fame and popularity in the larger "Street Fighter" universe. He's one of the most memorable fighting game characters out there.
Since Albert Wesker's return in "Resident Evil: Code Veronica," he has set himself to be one of the most iconic villains in the Capcom franchise.
This is part one of a list of dojinshi fighting games that any fighting game fan should take a look at. There are notable titles such as "Melty Blood," "Big Bang Beat," "Akatsuki BK," etc.
Juri Han made her debut appearance in "Super Street Fighter IV" as the first Korean fighter and first Tae Kwon Do user in the franchise. She's the first ever evil TKD user.
Lucia made her first and only known appearance in "Final Fight 3." She is the second female character in the "FF" series and the original TKD user in the many Capcom games.
Rigged aka Fight Night, starring Rebecca Neuenswander, is Million Dollar Baby meets Fight Club in a movie about the gritty world of underground Boxing.
If you are in the mood for watch anime online, there are a couple of websites that legally offer free streaming anime.
Boxing, known as the "Sweet Science," has emerged as a dominant style in MMA. However, it is important to understand what you learn in Boxing isn't entirely transferable to MMA and vice-versa.
The difference between Karate & Tae Kwon Do has been a topic discussed many times. However, an in-depth explanation remains necessary. There are many important details are not factored in.
Bartender, a brief anime series, gives romanticism to the world of bartending. A perfect series to check out if you're a fan of the quiet bar scene.
Nana, a 50 episode anime series, is a tale of two Nanas who become roommates and best friends while pursuing their individual goals.
As the MMA becomes increasingly popular, misconceptions about the sport continue to increase. Many of the myths about MMA culture are misinformed.
With the emergence of "The Ultimate Fighter," the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has gone mainstream. However, traditional martial arts still remain popular.
Due to circumstances that could pop up in your life, you may have to change martial arts let alone Tae Kwon Do schools. You have to prepare before making the transition.
The sport of MMA brings is actually a combination of four combat sports: wrestling, boxing, kickboxing/muay Thai, and grappling/Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
It is easy to think of Karate as a singular style but in reality, Karate is the generic term for "empty hand." "Karate" is an umbrella that envelops many styles.
"Ragnarok the Animation" is a conversion of the popular Korean MMORPG title "Ragnarok Online" into a Japanese anime series.
"Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei" comically epitomizes itself as the epicenter of all negativity. It's sociopolitical satire at its comedic best in the form of Japanese anime.
"Glass Mask" visually portrays the long and difficult journey of Maya Kitajima who is the underdog heroine trying to make it in Japanese's entertainment business.
"Grenadier" comes off as a mix of "Rurouni Kenshin" and your typical Wild West spaghetti westerns in one light-hearted action series.