Foundation: Episode III - The Top 25 Square Games 09.08.02 Kevin Leung Last time on Looking Glass: Foundation Episode II. 
Do you still have the original NES cartridge of Final Fantasy? Good. Hold it up to your ear; I think you can hear it talk: “Listen here, kiddo. Back in my day, we didn’t need no fancy three-dee graphics! All them pretty FMV movies you see just rot your brain! It’s like candy! No good fer ya. We had to rough it out, see - it was all about the gameplay! Gunblades and Summon Monsters didn’t mean squat if all ya had was a handful of experience points! Psh, a whole lotta good that’ll do ya. What’s that? Emerald Weapon? I’ll beat him with my cane and one hand tied behind my back! Try the Warmech! Ya darn tootin’ that’s a boss! Now, there’s something that’ll put colour in your cheekbones. And when did everything get so darn expensive??? In my day, 3 gold coins could get you a sword, a phoenix down, an airship, and a good night’s sleep at the inn! You kids should be grateful for everything ya got. We didn’t have no CD-ROM format. If you pushed the power button and all ya got was a grey screen and some funny lookin’ symbols, that meant your cartridge ain’t workin’, boss. Ya had to blow inside the cartridge, ya see. Yeah, just blow in there and make sure all that space dust was gone. Speakin’ of which, why don’t you dust me off and gimme another spin, huh? Whaddya say? Then we can go listen to some real rock, none of this Linkin Park noise…” Plays like: Your father’s Dungeons & Dragons combined with your little brother’s Lego. “It’s the first Final Fantasy, what more needs to be said? Without this game, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the other plethora of Square games. Period.” |
Rabu, 24 September 2008
Foundation: Episode III - The Top 25 Square Games
Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 075 by Dattebayo
Reported by: Tazmo on
1:21AM Friday the 12th of September, 2008
The episode known as The Elder Priest's Prayer, the 75th episode from
the super awesome Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series has been
released, completely translated in to English via the usage of
subtitles by Dattebayo. And, as with every episode for the last 5
years, absolutely anybody who wants to watch it is completely free to
do so. All you need to do is click to Dattebayo's Webpage
to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your
favorite BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video
file. Or, if you should happen to prefer things quick and easy, this
episode is up for a direct HTTP download on over 30 servers for the
exclusive use of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads
page! Please do stick around for the release of the 416th chapter from
the Japanese Naruto manga series, which should hopefully be coming out
very soon!
1:21AM Friday the 12th of September, 2008
The episode known as The Elder Priest's Prayer, the 75th episode from
the super awesome Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series has been
released, completely translated in to English via the usage of
subtitles by Dattebayo. And, as with every episode for the last 5
years, absolutely anybody who wants to watch it is completely free to
do so. All you need to do is click to Dattebayo's Webpage
to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your
favorite BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video
file. Or, if you should happen to prefer things quick and easy, this
episode is up for a direct HTTP download on over 30 servers for the
exclusive use of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads
page! Please do stick around for the release of the 416th chapter from
the Japanese Naruto manga series, which should hopefully be coming out
very soon!
Official Final Fantasy Dissidia site open - coming to PSP! [UPDATE]
The official site for Final Fantasy Dissidia
has opened today. Tragically, there's very little to it beyond a short
flash intro. "Fantasy is endless", it says. You don't say. Twelve
"Final" Fantasies so far with a decade more to come?
Some might definitely call that endless. Fine by me, I'll take as much
as they can give. As the site says, more information will be revealed
at the Square Enix Party later this month.
The Dissidia flash itself is a bit bare, despite some pretty
Yoshitaka Amano. By checking another part of the Square Enix website
(namely the PSP section of the upcoming games list), we can see Dissidia nestled at the top, confirming our suspicions that it will definitely be coming to our favourite handheld. Check it out and see for yourself!
We'll keep you posted as more information becomes available.
[UPDATE]
The logo art is by Yoshitaka Amano, not Tetsuya Nomura as originally
thought. Nomura will, however, be doing the character art for the game
itself.
[Thanks, Silver Wolfe!]
Final Fantasy Dissidia
Overview of Final Fantasy Dissidia
Final Fantasy Dissidia is a 3D fighting game that's due to come out in
2008 for the Playstation Portable. It has been developed part of the
20th anniversary of Final Fantasy and as such, it will contain
characters from Final Fantasy's amazing past. Many have likened this
game to the previous Ehrgeiz, but so far things seem to be much
different.
Final Fantasy Dissidia Sales Figures
- Japan - Unknown
- North America - Unknown
- Other Territories - Unknown
Total - Unknown
Notable Final Fantasy Dissidia Previews
Recent Final Fantasy Dissidia Headlines @ Square Union
2/8/2008 -
Dissidia To Be Released December 2008
26/6/2008 -
New Final Fantasy Dissidia Trailer
26/6/2008 -
What Has Happened to Final Fantasy Dissidia?
11/6/2008 -
New Final Fantasy Dissidia Famitsu Scan
3/3/2008 -
New Potential Final Fantasy Dissidia Characters - Golbez, Exdeath, Kefka, Jecht
23/12/2007 -
Jump Fiesta 2008: New Potential Characters for Dissidia (Tidus/Judge)
23/12/2007 -
Jump Fiesta 2008: Final Fantasy Dissidia Impressions
20/12/2007 -
New V-Jump Final Fantasy Dissidia Scans
9/12/2007 -
Jump Fiesta 2008: Final Fantasy Dissidia To Be Playable
TGS 2007: Firion Joining Squall
Sabtu, 16 Agustus 2008
Play UK Interview - Kitase and Hashimoto talk XIII and regard the VII Remake Demands
Kitase and Hashimoto have been interviewed by the UK video gaming magazine - PLAY UK on the topic of Final Fantasy XIII. Here is the interview as following on the topic of Final Fantasy XIII and the Fabula Nova Crystallis series. Questions will be in Bold and the Square-Enix Staff Members replies will be in italics. With XII you guys took the franchise into a different direction, do you plan to do this with XIII too? Kitase: Final Fantasy XIII will actually be different to Final Fantasy XII, as well as different from the other Final Fantasy games that have been released. The development staff behind XIII is actually the same staff that was behind Final Fantasy X, but of course they have played Final Fantasy XII and have studied it as well. So maybe taste-wise XIII will be closer to Final Fantasy X, but the active-time battle system which was not in Final Fantasy X, will be going back in XIII. So in that sense it could be more similar to Final Fantasy XII. But it is going to be a more evolved ATB System, so just like the monsters roamed around in Final Fantasy XII the monsters will be roaming the fields and you can actually see and avoid them, but the overall experience will be totally different. How will XIII's spin-offs tie into each other? Hashimoto: Just to clarify, Final Fantasy XIII has three titles so far but we don't consider them as spin-offs as such. But all three titles are based on certain mythology that exists in the game world and each director of each game offers his different interpretation based on that myth. So that it is not a linear sequel or prequel type expansion, it is more like an expanded universe, one based on concepts , and that's how we decided to move with this project. Well how do you decide on which Final Fantasy games to expand upon and which ones to not? Hashimoto: Well the director of the original title, the one at the core, will decide if they want to expand on certain characters because there are a lot of unique characters that appear in the series and the worlds that can be expanded on further. So the director, also based on fan feedback as well, might decide that he will base a certain game on another title and the producer will look at that. Then the business overview will decide whether or not it is financially feasible to produce these sequels. Can you give us any insight to the themes and the characters of XIII? Kitase: What we can disclose right now is what I have heard from Director Motomu Toriyama. The theme is going to involve some kind of ultimate decision and the characters will start in a situation of devastation., and they will be led on a path in which they have to make a decision in order to create hope and a brighter future. That's really all we can say. What are you guys most excited about regarding XIII? Hashimoto: Well, this is an answer more from a more marketing standpoint, but obviously we announced the title for both PlayStation 2 and X-Box 360, so in a sense we're very excited to be able to appeal to a new user base and fans that are users of both PlayStation 3 and X-Box 360. Another thing I'm very excited about is that it has traditionally taken a year for the localisation to take place, so the elements that made the series culturally Japanese? In a sense we began to think that in the games. For now we have come to the conclusion that since the people making the games are born and raised in Japan it is just a natural part of us that come out in the games we make , we're not really conscious about over cultures or markets around the world however after Final Fantasy VII we began to become more conscious of the Western market. So we just go with what comes naturally. You guys have a very vocal fan base, how do you respond to the pressure from these fans - for instance the current call for a Final Fantasy VII Remake? Do you welcome such demands, or do you feel like telling these guys "shut up and let us get on with the game"? Hashimoto: *Laughs* Since the internet has become a common part of our life there have been a lot of comments that are sent to us and people send us petitions even on the things they want to see, and we obviously watch these comments and we receive the messages and we take them into consideration. But of course a lot of the requests are not possible to work on all at once. The Team that's working on Final Fantasy XIII first has to complete that then start working on something different. So the voice of the fans is important and the teams definitely see it, but we want people to understand that we can't work on everything at once to satisfy everyone's needs. ----- Overall, information to the same standards to what they have been releasing and Hashimoto states what I have been seen or heard stating continually. With those statements I really hope that it will get through to people.... eventually.... Also, no new images/artworks/screenshots were shown in the magazine issue - only images from the trailer on the Final Fantasy XIII Official site and some screenshots from the Final Fantasy VII PlayStation 3 Demo video. Also in other news (or as Garland would call "The Paper-clip News") : The Black Mages have had a live concert featuring the remixers/DJs from the Final Fantasy Remix Album and also on stage they had some Final Fantasy cosplayers recreate the Final Fantasy VIII - SeeD Ball Dance and scenes from other Final Fantasies such as the Opera Scene (Final Fantasy VI) and the Play from Final Fantasy VII and the one from Final Fantasy IX whilst the Black Mages performed with intermissions in which the Remixers/DJs took their chances to set up some tracks from the Album which they remixed there in front of the crowd (who had a HUGE line up) , from what I can recognize from photos on the Famitsu website. This may cause a surge for another Live album release of which may feature some additional tracks, to the side of causing more demand for another Black Mages album to come as soon as possible. I am not sure of something for Dissidia though, I have been reading on some Japanese blogs of people who attended the recent Square-Enix Members party and they still read as Ten characters featured - not the nine that Garland had announced in a previous update. I can only conclude to a possible mistranslation / translation error. There might also be another form for either Ultimecia or the Cloud of Darkness due to an image surfacing before being removed online of a female character in a black outfit with somewhat of a v-neck top or dress wearing red-ish lipstick and a purple monster/beast head that somewhat resembles the final Guardian Force known as the "ultimate GF" from Final Fantasy VIII ~ Griever, but also resembles a Behemoth due to the shape and style of the horns. However the outfit shown on the character was that of neither Ultimecia or the Cloud of Darkness leading to either character customization, the Cloud of Darkness changing forms, Ultimecia merging with Griever... or the possible inclusion of another female character in Dissidia. I will be following this up further so this can be taken as a grain of sand for now. Square-Enix have updated the Sigma Harmonics website, they are also featuring a section of their Members Site (Japanese side) to have Sigma Harmonics Members. So far the trailer, concept art and overall designs look great to me. Especially with the theme song for the game "Harmonia Vita" being released early on the artist's album "RIOT GIRL". I've tried mystery / crime mystery type RPGs on the Nintendo DS but they seemed rather monotonous to me however with the 3D system it seems like it's going to be worth waiting for the release and if it's not released outside of Japan, then it's worth the import in my opinion. I also forgot to announce this from the party: In Final Fantasy XIII, there has been a new character introduced that looks similar to Sephiroth. I don't know if it's a female or male character as the character only appeared shortly. And Nomura had also completely confirmed that Final Fantasy Versus XIII will remain a World-Wide PlayStation 3 Exclusive. I have just been making sure that all sources were not mistranslated or mistook say, Siren as a new character for XIII as Siren has already been shown officially. Square-Enix have announced a "Final Fantasy XI Players' Collection" which will feature a limited edition talisman of a sort which is actually of an item from Vana'diel / is an actual item in the Final Fantasy XI world. Which will only be out for a limited amount of time. No idea if they are going with what they have done in the past of "Buy the real item, get the item in the game" concept or not. It was featured on PlayOnline. And that's all I currently have to announce right now, I'll be keeping an eye out for more news. |
 If I had a dream I was a Tonberry, and then dressed as a Tonberry... then does that make me a Tonberry? - Follow the forum rules everyone, or I'll use Everyone's Grudge on you. New Avatar coming soon, with a free phoenix do--DOINK! |
Final Fantasy XIII No Longer a PS3 Exclusive
I'm sure some may already have heard, but Final Fantasy XIII is no longer 'exclusively' available for just the Playstation 3. The game is now also available for the Xbox 360. This news came straight from the mouth of Square-Enix president, Yoishi Wada. The announcement came at the end of the Microsoft press conference and was accompanied by a video package for the title. "Releasing an Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII will allow us to provide the game to even more fans in the two regions of North America and Europe," said Wada. "We are currently working hard on these two versions". In addition, Wada also announced several release dates for other products in the Square-Enix portfolio that will be appearing on Xbox 360. Infinite Undiscovery will launch on September 2, Star Ocean: The Last Hope in early 2009, and The Last Remnant on November 20th worldwide. Personally, I have been holding out on buying the PS3 until FFXIII was released for it. This news sort of side-tracks me though, since I do enjoy the online achievements that the XBOX 360 offers. I will probably still continue to buy the PS3 version, as I really need a Blu Ray player. | |||||||
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Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 071 by Dattebayo
Reported by: Tazmo on
4:25AM Friday the 15th of August, 2008
Good evening friends! The 71st episode of the Japanese Naruto:
Shippuuden anime series entitled: Friends - the latest episode to come
directly from Japan, airing on the wonderful channel that is TV Tokyo,
has been released completely translated in to English via the usage of
those nice subtitles by Dattebayo. As usual, this episode can be
watched by absolutely anybody who wants to watch it, and all you need
to do to get started is simply click on over to Dattebayo's Webpage
to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your
favorite BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video
file. Or, if you prefer to give this episode a download with some World Record speed, and just happen to be one of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) you can get this episode from our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page!
4:25AM Friday the 15th of August, 2008
Good evening friends! The 71st episode of the Japanese Naruto:
Shippuuden anime series entitled: Friends - the latest episode to come
directly from Japan, airing on the wonderful channel that is TV Tokyo,
has been released completely translated in to English via the usage of
those nice subtitles by Dattebayo. As usual, this episode can be
watched by absolutely anybody who wants to watch it, and all you need
to do to get started is simply click on over to Dattebayo's Webpage
to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your
favorite BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video
file. Or, if you prefer to give this episode a download with some World Record speed, and just happen to be one of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) you can get this episode from our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page!
Selasa, 29 Juli 2008
New Final Fantasy XIII trailer from E3
Since I didn't see this posted here yet...
A new FFXIII trailer from E3 is out.
It features the new girl character, Carbuncle, Siren, Ifrit, as well as
a fair bit of old footage from the previous trailers. The world of
Pulse really looks lush and expansive. Quite nice.
A shocker here, is that FFXIII will hit the US and Europe as a PS3
& XBox360 game, instead of being only PS3 exclusive (but it will
remain this way in Japan)
Trailers can be found at Gametrailers here
Japanese version of the trailer, slightly higher quality. Direct video.
Gametrailers.com - Final Fantasy XIII - E3 2008: Japanese Trailer
E3 version. English text, slightly lower quality cos its taken by cam i
think. You can hear the people clapping at the end and the camera
flashes along the way.
Gametrailers.com - Final Fantasy XIII - E3 2008: MS Press Conference Cam Trailer
Enjoy.
A new FFXIII trailer from E3 is out.
It features the new girl character, Carbuncle, Siren, Ifrit, as well as
a fair bit of old footage from the previous trailers. The world of
Pulse really looks lush and expansive. Quite nice.
A shocker here, is that FFXIII will hit the US and Europe as a PS3
& XBox360 game, instead of being only PS3 exclusive (but it will
remain this way in Japan)
Trailers can be found at Gametrailers here
Japanese version of the trailer, slightly higher quality. Direct video.
Gametrailers.com - Final Fantasy XIII - E3 2008: Japanese Trailer
E3 version. English text, slightly lower quality cos its taken by cam i
think. You can hear the people clapping at the end and the camera
flashes along the way.
Gametrailers.com - Final Fantasy XIII - E3 2008: MS Press Conference Cam Trailer
Enjoy.
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon Now Available
For those of you who havn't notticed, Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's
dungeon has arrived for the Nintendo Wii across North American shores
as of July the 8th, for detailed information on the game itself,
consult the Square Enix official site, or my previous news post
regarding the title. This is more of a nottice than a news bulletin.
But to get you psyched, here is a collection of trailers from the game,
with it's theme song titled as "Door crawl" by Ai Kawashima. ((Admin,
update our track lists! -_- ))
Enjoy:
YouTube - Chocobo Dungeon trailers and previews:For the Wii
dungeon has arrived for the Nintendo Wii across North American shores
as of July the 8th, for detailed information on the game itself,
consult the Square Enix official site, or my previous news post
regarding the title. This is more of a nottice than a news bulletin.
But to get you psyched, here is a collection of trailers from the game,
with it's theme song titled as "Door crawl" by Ai Kawashima. ((Admin,
update our track lists! -_- ))
Enjoy:
YouTube - Chocobo Dungeon trailers and previews:For the Wii
Naruto: The Broken Bond Confirmed for Xbox 360
Reported by: Tazmo on
5:44AM Wednesday the 16th of July, 2008
At the time we first reported on this title way back on July 3rd it was
nothing more than a rumor, but now, it has been made official! Naruto:
The Broken Bond - has been officially announced by Ubisoft, and is
under development in the Ubisoft Montreal studio, to be released this
November for the Xbox 360 console. Naruto: The Broken Bond will build
on Rise of a Ninja with an all new adventure where the loud mouthed
ninja will grow up a little and become a mature hero. Playing as
Naruto, players explore an open environment based on the popular anime
series and take part in its most important battles using new teamwork
skills both offline and online. Ubisoft also promises the ability to
team up with multiple characters (25 to choose from), an online
tournament mode, and new techniques and jutsu. We will keep you up to
date with all of the latest information on this now official game as
more details are released!
5:44AM Wednesday the 16th of July, 2008
At the time we first reported on this title way back on July 3rd it was
nothing more than a rumor, but now, it has been made official! Naruto:
The Broken Bond - has been officially announced by Ubisoft, and is
under development in the Ubisoft Montreal studio, to be released this
November for the Xbox 360 console. Naruto: The Broken Bond will build
on Rise of a Ninja with an all new adventure where the loud mouthed
ninja will grow up a little and become a mature hero. Playing as
Naruto, players explore an open environment based on the popular anime
series and take part in its most important battles using new teamwork
skills both offline and online. Ubisoft also promises the ability to
team up with multiple characters (25 to choose from), an online
tournament mode, and new techniques and jutsu. We will keep you up to
date with all of the latest information on this now official game as
more details are released!
Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 067 by Dattebayo
Reported by: Tazmo on
12:24AM Friday the 25th of July, 2008
Oh, has it ever been a long two weeks since we last saw anything from
the Naruto: Shippuuden anime series. It seems the powers that be love
to make us wait these days, building up the anticipation for when we
finally receive our 24 minutes of Naruto. And here it is, the 67th
episode of the Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series entitled:
Everyone's Struggle - has been released, by Dattebayo, completely
translated in to English via the usage of subtitles. Yes, and for their
fourth consecutive year in a row, they have been kind enough to make
this episode available to absolutely anybody who wants it. All you need
to do for the pleasure of viewing this weeks episode is simply click on
over to Dattebayo's Webpage
to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your
favorite BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video
file. Or, if you should happen to prefer things quick and easy, this
episode is up for a direct HTTP download on over 30 servers for the
exclusive use of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page! Be sure to check back soon for the latest manga chapter!
12:24AM Friday the 25th of July, 2008
Oh, has it ever been a long two weeks since we last saw anything from
the Naruto: Shippuuden anime series. It seems the powers that be love
to make us wait these days, building up the anticipation for when we
finally receive our 24 minutes of Naruto. And here it is, the 67th
episode of the Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series entitled:
Everyone's Struggle - has been released, by Dattebayo, completely
translated in to English via the usage of subtitles. Yes, and for their
fourth consecutive year in a row, they have been kind enough to make
this episode available to absolutely anybody who wants it. All you need
to do for the pleasure of viewing this weeks episode is simply click on
over to Dattebayo's Webpage
to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your
favorite BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video
file. Or, if you should happen to prefer things quick and easy, this
episode is up for a direct HTTP download on over 30 servers for the
exclusive use of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page! Be sure to check back soon for the latest manga chapter!
Jumat, 06 Juni 2008
Naruto Information > Countries
In the series of Naruto there are 10 countries. Every country has
their own hidden village. Below you can find a map of each country, as
well as information such as which village belongs to them.
Every country is named or associated with a certain type of element.
Fighters who come from one of those countries usually have special
techniques that have to do with their respected element. In the series
of Naruto, only 4 main countries are really recognized. These countries
are: Fire, Water, Sound, and Earth.
Countries and Villages
Five Main Villages
The five main villages are the LeafVillage, Sand Village, Water Village, Lightning Vilage, and Earth
Village. Each of the 5 main villages has a Kage. A Kage is like a
governor; he/she runs their village. There are a total of 5 Kages. The
Kage is usually the strongest person in the village. Each Kage is
chosen by it's villagers to rule and command it's army of ninjas and
regulate the village. Kages manage most of important issues that relate
to the village such as money and anything else a normal governor would
do. They are public icons and are usually in public events held within
the village. Kages are the people assigned to Rank A missions. Below is
a list of the names of each Kage and what village they govern.
Hokage
Hokage is the name of the Kage of the Leaf Village. Hokage translates to: Fire Shadow
Kazekage
Kazekage is the name of the Kage of the Sand Village. Kazekage translates to: Wind Shadow
Raikage
Raikage is the Kage of the Lightning Village. Raikage translates to: Lightning Shadow
Mizukage
Mizukage is the Kage of the Water Village. Mizukage translates to Water Shadow
Tsuchikage
Tsuchikage is the Kage of the Earth Village. Tsuchikage translates to Earth Shadow.
Naruto's News
Naruto: Hurricane Chronicles 62 released!
Posted by SasukeNC on Today, 10:54 PM
The
new episode titled "Teammate" has been released by Dattebayo. It is
available for download and soon will be available for streaming. I hope
you guys enjoy this episode. Expect manga to be out early tomorrow
morning!
new episode titled "Teammate" has been released by Dattebayo. It is
available for download and soon will be available for streaming. I hope
you guys enjoy this episode. Expect manga to be out early tomorrow
morning!
Naruto: Clash Of Ninja Revolution 2 for Wii
Posted by SasukeNC on Yesterday, 07:42 PM
TOMY
Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), publishers of
interactive entertainment software, today announced Naruto: Clash of
Ninja Revolution 2, a fighting game for Wii. As the first Naruto Wii
title designed specifically for the North American audience, Clash of
Ninja Revolution 2 promises an impressive list of playable characters
from the Naruto universe, a polished and well-balanced fighting engine,
and a deep, original storyline that expands upon episodes from VIZ
Media's hit animated TV series Naruto. Naruto: Clash of Ninja
Revolution 2 will support widescreen (16:9) and progressive scan at
480p when it hits stores this fall.
Edit: All
of the site's features work once again. We had to restore the site back
to what it was on June 2nd. You can now submit your own content again.
If you see any errors, please do not hesitate to email me!
Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), publishers of
interactive entertainment software, today announced Naruto: Clash of
Ninja Revolution 2, a fighting game for Wii. As the first Naruto Wii
title designed specifically for the North American audience, Clash of
Ninja Revolution 2 promises an impressive list of playable characters
from the Naruto universe, a polished and well-balanced fighting engine,
and a deep, original storyline that expands upon episodes from VIZ
Media's hit animated TV series Naruto. Naruto: Clash of Ninja
Revolution 2 will support widescreen (16:9) and progressive scan at
480p when it hits stores this fall.
Edit: All
of the site's features work once again. We had to restore the site back
to what it was on June 2nd. You can now submit your own content again.
If you see any errors, please do not hesitate to email me!
Viz Media Debuts New Naruto Chapter Book Series
Posted by SasukeNC on Jun 01 2008, 04:18 AM
Los
Angeles, CA, May 30, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the
entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing,
animation and licensing companies, showcases its first Chapter Book
series based on NARUTO, the wildly popular animated and manga (graphic
novel) series, at the 2008 Book Expo America (BEA) show which takes
place May 30-June 1, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los
Angeles, California. BEA is the preeminent yearly trade event for
publishers and booksellers in North America. VIZ Media will be located
in Booth #1647.
The NARUTO Chapter Book series is the latest
addition to the company's VIZKIDS imprint designed for younger readers.
It tells the action-packed saga of a boy named Naruto Uzumaki who
dreams of becoming the world�s greatest ninja. The stories are designed
to reinforce positive messages about friendship, teamwork, resilience
and overcoming adversity through a variety of adventures inspired by
the original manga series. Each Chapter Book edition is based on the
original concept by NARUTO creator Masashi Kishimoto and will be
presented in an 80-page volume in the traditional Western style (left
to right), complemented by illustrations, a map, a glossary and more!
Angeles, CA, May 30, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the
entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing,
animation and licensing companies, showcases its first Chapter Book
series based on NARUTO, the wildly popular animated and manga (graphic
novel) series, at the 2008 Book Expo America (BEA) show which takes
place May 30-June 1, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los
Angeles, California. BEA is the preeminent yearly trade event for
publishers and booksellers in North America. VIZ Media will be located
in Booth #1647.
The NARUTO Chapter Book series is the latest
addition to the company's VIZKIDS imprint designed for younger readers.
It tells the action-packed saga of a boy named Naruto Uzumaki who
dreams of becoming the world�s greatest ninja. The stories are designed
to reinforce positive messages about friendship, teamwork, resilience
and overcoming adversity through a variety of adventures inspired by
the original manga series. Each Chapter Book edition is based on the
original concept by NARUTO creator Masashi Kishimoto and will be
presented in an 80-page volume in the traditional Western style (left
to right), complemented by illustrations, a map, a glossary and more!
Rabu, 04 Juni 2008
Final Fantasy 13 New
Strong possibility of Final Fantasy 13 Simultaneous Release
It
is now looking more likely that a worldwide simultaneous release might
just happen for Final Fantasy 13 and Final Fantasy Versus 13. The
Square Enix president, Yoichi Wada, has said that he wishes
simultaneous releases of Square Enix games to become the standard.
He added to this by saying the western market is much more
interested in the Japanese style games Square Enix is famous for and
now provides them more business than Japan alone.
Wada now wishes to join together the two stages of creating the Japanese release and then translating it.
Link: http://it.nikkei.co.jp
Sabtu, 31 Mei 2008
Final Fantasy Cosplay
· Filed under Anime
 | Here are some of the best Final Fantasy cosplays pictures that you can find online. See your favourite characters come to life. |
Naruto New
Last Words - the title of the latest chapter of the super awesome
Japanese Naruto manga series to come directly out of Japan, directly
from the pages of the Weekly Shonen Jump Magazine, the 402nd chapter,
has been released completely translated in to English and edited to a
higher quality by binktopia. As with every Naruto manga release for the
past 5 years, absolutely anybody who wants to read this chapter is
completely free to do so! All you need to do is click on over to our Naruto Manga Downloads page to give this chapter a direct HTTP download from one of our many high speed manga serving servers.
Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 061 by Dattebayo Reported by: Tazmo on 2:37AM Friday the 30th of May, 2008 | ||
The 61st episode of the Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series, the latest episode to air on millions of television sets across Japan, all tuned to TV Tokyo, just a few short hours ago, has been released completely translated in to English via subtitles by Dattebayo. This episode which is entitled: Contact - can be given a download just like every other Naruto: Shippuuden episode by absolutely anybody who wants to watch it! All you need to do is simply click on over to Dattebayo's Webpage to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your favorite BitTorrent program. Or, if you should happen to prefer things quick and easy, this episode is up for a direct HTTP download on over 30 servers for the exclusive use of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page. | ||
Sabtu, 17 Mei 2008
All About Naruto - Did You Know?
Did you know that the name of Uzumaki Naruto comes from a city in the Tokushima Prefecture of Japan named Naruto? The city of Naruto was founded on March 15th, 1947 and has a population of 64,257 and a density of 474.40 per km². Naruto is most famous for the Naruto Whirlpools (Uzumaki, hence Uzumaki Naruto), a famous tourist attraction. Naruto also is home to the Ryozenji and Gokurakuji temples, the first two temples of the 88 temples on the Shikoku Pilgrimage that are believed to have been visited by the famous Buddhist monk Kukai, who was born in Zentsuji of the Shikoku Prefecture in 774. The pilgrimage is 745 miles long (1200 kilometers) and traditionally walked, which can take up to 60 days to do completely. Those who do complete the entire pilgrimage are known as o-henro-san and are often recognizable by their white clothing, sedge hats, and walking sticks. Also in Naruto is the Ohnaruto Bridge, a suspension bridge on the route that connects Kobe with Naruto. Completed in 1985 the bridge crosses the Naruto Strait (location of the Naruto Whirlpools) and has a span of 876 meters (2,874 feet), good for being named the 25th largest bridge in the world.
Naruto, Tokushima from Space
Naruto, Tokushima from Space
FF XIII
Final Fantasy XIII was confirmed at E3 this year as the thirteenth installment in the Final Fantasy main series, the game will use the PS3's engine to the full boasting incredible battle sequences, aimed to play something similar to the battles of Advent Children, and beautiful graphics.
The compilation of Final Fantasy XIII, Fabula Nova Crystallis has three confirmed games, Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy Versus XIII and Final Fantasy Agito XIII.
Like Final Fantasy XIII this is going to be a great game and deffinately one worth waiting for.
Sabtu, 10 Mei 2008
Naruto --> Jutsu, Basic, Ranking
In the series of Naruto a jutsu ("Technique" or "Skill" in Japanese)
is a general term referring to any technique a ninja might use that not
any ordinary human could naturally imitate. In some cases the line
between a simple action and a Jutsu is blurred and vague, allowing for
some humor (Uzumaki Naruto: "What? How did you get loose?!" Uchiha
Sasuke: "Rope Untying no Jutsu. It's basic stuff.")
Jutsu are usually the product of channeling chakra to a certain part
or parts of the body (through the inner coil system, which is to chakra
as blood vessels are to blood) and then manipulating it to create an
effect which wouldn't be possible otherwise. If the inner coil system
malfunctions or is blocked in any way, it is impossible to perform any
jutsu at all.
The English version of the Naruto manga has English names for the
attacks, which are often stated with the attacks' Japanese names in
translations starting in 2005. The North American Naruto fanbase
prefers to use the Japanese as of April 2005. In the English TV show, a
different set of attack names is used.
Basic information
Generally speaking, jutsu are
divided into three categories: Taijutsu (Body techniques), Genjutsu
(Mind techniques) and Ninjutsu (Techniques that rely on sources beyond
those). Besides these main categories there is another, more specific
category: Fūin jutsu (Sealing techniques).
Besides being either Ninjutsu, Taijutsu or Genjutsu a jutsu can also be
"Hiden" ( Secret). Hiden jutsu are jutsu passed down from generation to
generation within some clans.
There is technically another category called Kinjutsu (Forbidden
Techniques), but it refers not to the type of the jutsu but to the fact
that it is forbidden to learn or perform it. A technique can be
categorized as kinjutsu if it either causes great harm to the user if
overused, such as Rock Lee's Lotus techniques, or if the techniques are
dark or sinister in nature, such as many of Orochimaru's skills.
There are also Kekkei genkai. These are not really jutsu, but
special, genetically inherited abilities like the ability to copy other
jutsu or to merge your body with other bodies. Kekkei genkai abilities
that work via the user's eye are called Dojutsu (Pupil Techniques).
Some jutsu are based on Kekkei Genkai, like Tsukuyomi.
Ranking
There are seven different ranks in jutsu:
S-rank: Secret: extreme level jutsu
A-rank: Kinjutsu: ultra high level jutsu
B-rank: Jounin level jutsu
C-rank: Chuunin level jutsu
D-rank: Genin level jutsu
E-rank: Academy student level jutsu
No rank: Jutsu relying on the unique abilities of the users (Kekkei genkai, Hiden jutsu)
Final Fantasy XIII demo later this year
So say certain sources.
According to US magazine EGM, the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIII is in the pipeline for a demo that’ll hit the PlayStation Network later this year.
EGM explains, "Xbox Live may be the download hotspot this spring (thanks in large part to the Halo 3
multiplayer demo), but late this year the honour will go to the
PlayStation Network. We hear that Square Enix will release a demo of
its highly anticipated role-playing game via Sony's online
marketplace."
Square Enix has yet to comment on whether or not a demo will in
fact hit the PlayStation Network, though, if you care Squenix, we
wouldn’t mind if such an initiative came to fruition.
Rabu, 23 April 2008
Naruto on the PS3 this fall!
Only a few weeks after releasing Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 for the PS2,
Namco Bandai has announced CyberConnect2 (the development team behind
the previous Ultimate Ninja games) will be bringing Naruto: Ultimate
Ninja Storm to the PlayStation 3 this fall.
Because of the jump
to the PS3, the game will feature some the most advanced graphics ever
seen in a Naruto game including "fluid animation, incredible visual
detail and an advanced facial expression system." According to Namco
Bandai, the graphics will actually surpass traditional hand-drawn
animation.
Another new feature to be introduced with the move to
the PS3 are new 3D fighting environments for the battles. Each battle
will be one-on-one (with the option of two supporting characters) and
players will be able to pick from 25 Naruto characters. A two-player
Versus mode will also be included. Outside of the fighting, the game
will be a free-roaming sandbox version of the Hidden Leaf Village and
the Forest of Death where players will be able to take on over 100
missions.
"Naruto's PlayStation 3 system debut truly blurs the
line between gaming and animation to deliver the most immersive and
authentic interactive experience the franchise has ever seen," said
Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations with Namco
Bandai Games America, Inc. "Players will marvel at the game's
jaw-dropping graphics, fast-paced 3D fighting and new open-world
exploration as they experience a classic Naruto storyline with all of
their favorite characters and environments."
Posted by SasukeNC on Apr 20 2008, 01:09 PM
Namco Bandai has announced CyberConnect2 (the development team behind
the previous Ultimate Ninja games) will be bringing Naruto: Ultimate
Ninja Storm to the PlayStation 3 this fall.
Because of the jump
to the PS3, the game will feature some the most advanced graphics ever
seen in a Naruto game including "fluid animation, incredible visual
detail and an advanced facial expression system." According to Namco
Bandai, the graphics will actually surpass traditional hand-drawn
animation.
Another new feature to be introduced with the move to
the PS3 are new 3D fighting environments for the battles. Each battle
will be one-on-one (with the option of two supporting characters) and
players will be able to pick from 25 Naruto characters. A two-player
Versus mode will also be included. Outside of the fighting, the game
will be a free-roaming sandbox version of the Hidden Leaf Village and
the Forest of Death where players will be able to take on over 100
missions.
"Naruto's PlayStation 3 system debut truly blurs the
line between gaming and animation to deliver the most immersive and
authentic interactive experience the franchise has ever seen," said
Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations with Namco
Bandai Games America, Inc. "Players will marvel at the game's
jaw-dropping graphics, fast-paced 3D fighting and new open-world
exploration as they experience a classic Naruto storyline with all of
their favorite characters and environments."
Posted by SasukeNC on Apr 20 2008, 01:09 PM
Sabtu, 19 April 2008
Final Fantasy 7 Dirge of Cerberus
Dirge of Cerberus Storyline
While the people of a dark city (Kalm) are holding a festival, the city is
attacked. The Deep Ground Soldiers (DG Soldiers) had assaulted the city from the
sky and were trapped underground because of meteor.
The DG Soldiers are also searching for Vincent.
The attack leads us to believe that the world is going to undergo another time
of trouble and worry. But this time, only Vincent and his guns will be able to
take the veil of darkness off. But this doesn’t mean that Vincent will have to
endure all the hardships of doing this himself. He will be accompanied by a few
old companions, and some new friends.
Reference: Dirge of Cerberus (With
Permission)
Dirge of Cerberus Information
Game: Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus
Developer:
Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: Gun Action RPG
Medium: DVD-ROM
Platform: PlayStation
2
Dirge of Cerberus Release Date
Japan: Late 2005 (Not Confirmed)
North America: Early 2006 (Not Confirmed)
Europe: Mid 2006 (Not Confirmed)
Rabu, 09 April 2008
About Final Fantasy
Further information: List of Final Fantasy media
The first installment of the series premiered in Japan on December 18, 1987. Each subsequent title was numbered and given a unique story. Since the original release, many Final Fantasy games have been localized for markets in North America, Europe, and Australia, on numerous video game consoles, IBM PC compatible computers, and mobile phones. Future installments will appear on seventh generation video game consoles; two upcoming titles for the PlayStation 3 include Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII. As of March 2007, there are 28 games in the franchise.[4] This number includes the main installments from Final Fantasy to Final Fantasy XII, as well as direct sequels and spin-offs. Many of the older titles have been re-released on multiple platforms.
Main series
Cover of the North America release of Final Fantasy for the Nintendo Entertainment System
Final Fantasy was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan in 1987 and in North America in 1990.[9] The story focuses on the four "Light Warriors" and their elemental orbs, which have been darkened by four Elemental Fiends. Final Fantasy introduced many concepts to the console RPG genre.[5]
Final Fantasy II was originally released on the Famicom in Japan in 1988.[10] The story centers on four youths who join a resistance to end the Emperor's military campaign against the world. Final Fantasy II was the first game to introduce Chocobos and Cid.[5]
Final Fantasy III was released on the Famicom in Japan in 1990.[11] The plot focuses on four orphaned youths who come across a crystal, which grants them power and instructs them to restore balance to the world. It was the first game to implement a Job System, summoning and introduce Moogles.[5]
Final Fantasy IV was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991; in North America, it was released as Final Fantasy II.[12] The story centers on a Dark Knight and his journey to save the world from the evil Golbez.[13] It was the first game to introduce the "Active Time Battle" system.[14]
Final Fantasy V was released on the Super Famicom in Japan in 1992.[15] The story focuses on a wanderer and his allies as they prevent the resurgence of Exdeath. It features an expanded version of the Job System from Final Fantasy III.
Final Fantasy VI was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994,[16] but it was released in North America under the title Final Fantasy III.[16] The plot centers on a group of rebels as they attempt to overthrow an imperial dictatorship. It has more battle customization options than its predecessors, as well as the largest playable cast in the series.
Final Fantasy VII was released on the PlayStation in 1997 and was the first title to be officially released in Europe.[17] The story centers on a group of adventurers as they battle a powerful corporation. Final Fantasy VII was the first game in the series to use 3D computer graphics, which feature fully polygonal characters on pre-rendered backgrounds. This is the first Final Fantasy to have the same number designation in America and Japan since the original game was released.
Final Fantasy VIII was released on the PlayStation in 1999.[18] The plot focuses on a group of young mercenaries who seek to prevent a sorceress from manipulating an international war. It was the first game in the series to consistently use realistically proportioned characters, and feature a vocal piece as its theme music.
Final Fantasy IX was released on the PlayStation in 2000.[19] The story begins with the protagonists attempting to stop a war sparked by an ambitious queen. It returned to the series' roots by revisiting a more traditional Final Fantasy setting.
Final Fantasy X was released on the PlayStation 2 in 2001.[20] The story focuses on the protagonists trying to defeat a rampaging force known as Sin. Final Fantasy X introduced fully three-dimensional areas and voice acting to the series, and it was the first to spawn a direct sequel (Final Fantasy X-2).
Final Fantasy XI was released on the PlayStation 2 and PC in 2002[21], and later on the Xbox 360. The first MMORPG in the series, Final Fantasy XI is set in Vana'diel, where players can experience hundreds of quests and stories. It is also the first game in the series to feature real-time battles instead of random encounters.
Final Fantasy XII was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2006.[22] The game takes place in Ivalice, where the empires of Archadia and Rozarria are waging an endless war. It features a real-time battle system similar to Final Fantasy XI, a "gambit" system that automatically controls the actions of characters, and a "license board" that determines which abilities and equipment the character can use.
Final Fantasy XIII is in development for the PlayStation 3. It will be the flagship installment of the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII compilation.
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The first installment of the series premiered in Japan on December 18, 1987. Each subsequent title was numbered and given a unique story. Since the original release, many Final Fantasy games have been localized for markets in North America, Europe, and Australia, on numerous video game consoles, IBM PC compatible computers, and mobile phones. Future installments will appear on seventh generation video game consoles; two upcoming titles for the PlayStation 3 include Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII. As of March 2007, there are 28 games in the franchise.[4] This number includes the main installments from Final Fantasy to Final Fantasy XII, as well as direct sequels and spin-offs. Many of the older titles have been re-released on multiple platforms.
Main series
Cover of the North America release of Final Fantasy for the Nintendo Entertainment System
Final Fantasy was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan in 1987 and in North America in 1990.[9] The story focuses on the four "Light Warriors" and their elemental orbs, which have been darkened by four Elemental Fiends. Final Fantasy introduced many concepts to the console RPG genre.[5]
Final Fantasy II was originally released on the Famicom in Japan in 1988.[10] The story centers on four youths who join a resistance to end the Emperor's military campaign against the world. Final Fantasy II was the first game to introduce Chocobos and Cid.[5]
Final Fantasy III was released on the Famicom in Japan in 1990.[11] The plot focuses on four orphaned youths who come across a crystal, which grants them power and instructs them to restore balance to the world. It was the first game to implement a Job System, summoning and introduce Moogles.[5]
Final Fantasy IV was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991; in North America, it was released as Final Fantasy II.[12] The story centers on a Dark Knight and his journey to save the world from the evil Golbez.[13] It was the first game to introduce the "Active Time Battle" system.[14]
Final Fantasy V was released on the Super Famicom in Japan in 1992.[15] The story focuses on a wanderer and his allies as they prevent the resurgence of Exdeath. It features an expanded version of the Job System from Final Fantasy III.
Final Fantasy VI was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994,[16] but it was released in North America under the title Final Fantasy III.[16] The plot centers on a group of rebels as they attempt to overthrow an imperial dictatorship. It has more battle customization options than its predecessors, as well as the largest playable cast in the series.
Final Fantasy VII was released on the PlayStation in 1997 and was the first title to be officially released in Europe.[17] The story centers on a group of adventurers as they battle a powerful corporation. Final Fantasy VII was the first game in the series to use 3D computer graphics, which feature fully polygonal characters on pre-rendered backgrounds. This is the first Final Fantasy to have the same number designation in America and Japan since the original game was released.
Final Fantasy VIII was released on the PlayStation in 1999.[18] The plot focuses on a group of young mercenaries who seek to prevent a sorceress from manipulating an international war. It was the first game in the series to consistently use realistically proportioned characters, and feature a vocal piece as its theme music.
Final Fantasy IX was released on the PlayStation in 2000.[19] The story begins with the protagonists attempting to stop a war sparked by an ambitious queen. It returned to the series' roots by revisiting a more traditional Final Fantasy setting.
Final Fantasy X was released on the PlayStation 2 in 2001.[20] The story focuses on the protagonists trying to defeat a rampaging force known as Sin. Final Fantasy X introduced fully three-dimensional areas and voice acting to the series, and it was the first to spawn a direct sequel (Final Fantasy X-2).
Final Fantasy XI was released on the PlayStation 2 and PC in 2002[21], and later on the Xbox 360. The first MMORPG in the series, Final Fantasy XI is set in Vana'diel, where players can experience hundreds of quests and stories. It is also the first game in the series to feature real-time battles instead of random encounters.
Final Fantasy XII was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2006.[22] The game takes place in Ivalice, where the empires of Archadia and Rozarria are waging an endless war. It features a real-time battle system similar to Final Fantasy XI, a "gambit" system that automatically controls the actions of characters, and a "license board" that determines which abilities and equipment the character can use.
Final Fantasy XIII is in development for the PlayStation 3. It will be the flagship installment of the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII compilation.
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Jumat, 04 April 2008
Naruto Information > Summonings
The summoning technique in Naruto requires the user to sign an
ancient scroll in their own blood and end the signature with a
handprint, also in their blood. Multiple characters perform the
Kuchiyose no Jutsu (summoning technique) in the series, each with their
own distinct animal of choice.
Interestingly enough there is an ancient Japanese myth that states:
"The Snake defeats the Frog, the Slug defeats the Snake, the Frog
defeats the Slug." The 3 Senins and their new proteges (Jiraiya is
teaching Naruto, Orochimaru is teaching Sasuke, and Tsunade is teaching
Sakura) can each summon these creatures respectively.
Bees
Standard Bee - The Standard bee used by the Kamizurui
clan. Its stinger is loaded with an exceptionally lethal poison, and it
can be made to carry exploding tags to inflict massive damage on an
enemy. Another common tactic is to have them attack in large numbers,
along with fake bees made from honey, to confuse enemies.
Giant Larva - Similar in appearance to regular bee
larva, only much bigger. Often used in traps by the Kamizurui Clan,
these larvae can drain an enemy's chakra from a distance, making them
hard to attack.
Suzumebachi's Giant Bee - This is a special bee
summoned by Suzumebachi of the Kamizurui Clan. Loaded with a jaw of
razor sharp teeth, a deadly stinger, and wings capable of causing gale
force winds, this insect is a difficult opponent to defeat. It can also
spit massive amounts of honey from its mouth to trap and ensnare its
victims before moving in for the kill.
Birds
Gennou's Giant Bird - This giant bird is summoning of
the Hidden Heat Haze Village ninja Gennou. Since the Heat Haze Village
was destroyed and Gennou is its last surviving ninja, it is unknown
whether or not anyone else has the ability to summon a bird.
Dogs
Dog Pack - This is a pack of about 7 or 8 dogs
summoned by Kakashi during the Zabuza saga and again during the Sasuke
chase. These dogs help Kakashi fight by holding down the enemy to give
him a clear shot. They also help Kakashi track down people. Each dog
wields a cape with Japanese letters that forms a facial expression.
Pakkun - Pakkun is the smallest of the dog pack and
the only one capable of talking. Kakashi summoned him separately from
the dog pack to help Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru track down Sasuke and
Gaara during the invasion of Konoha. He was the first of the dogs to
track the scent of Sasuke during this chase.
Fish
Piranha Schools - A swarm of tiny, vicious piranha
summoned by the mysterious ninja Ruiga, they appear when he first uses
his Suiton Seibun Houfutsu (Water Cannon Replica) technique to capture
his opponent in a large mass of water drawn from the ground. The
piranha go into the water mass to rip his victim apart. Ruiga can also
move the water masses with the piranha inside to allow the deadly fish
to chase down other prey.
Ruiga's Shark - This is a large, man-eating Great
White Shark summoned by the mysterious ninja Ruiga. He first uses his
Suiton Seibun Seibun Houfutsu (Water Cannon Replica) technique to
create a large mass of water drawn from the ground, then he summons the
shark inside the water mass so he can move the water mass and allow the
hark to chase down its prey. While sharks are usually salt-water
creatures, this one can apparently breath freshwater as well because it
is able to survive in the water mass created from freshwater drawn from
the ground.
Humans
Resurrections - Orochimaru uses a forbidden summoning
technique to resurrect humans. This summoning requires a human
sacrifice for each person resurrected. A spell casted kunai is placed
into the summoned body. This move causes resurrected humans have no
mind of their own; they are completely under the control of the one who
summons them. The only thing left in their minds is the jutsus and
other skills they learned while they were alive. Orochimaru summoned
both the 1st and 2nd Hokage in his fight with the Sarutobi (the 3rd)
and attempted to summon the 4th but Sarutobi stopped his coffin from
opening.
Lizards
Shiromari - Shiromari is a very loyal chameleon summon
with the ability to mold his body into any shape at will. Naruto
encounters him in the shape of a castle which he had been in for fifty
years, acting under the orders of his deceased summoner. He disappeared
after Naruto destroyed his contract scroll.
Monkeys
Enma - Enma is the monkey king and is able to
transform into a large length-altering staff. He was summoned by
Sarutobi during the invasion of Konoha in the epic battle between him
and his former student, Orochimaru.
Pain's Summonings
Pain's Giant Crustacean - Pain summons this creature
during his battle with Jirayai. We only see it for a short time so we
don't know too much about it other than the fact that it has the
ability to make bubbles.
Pain's Giant Chameleon - Pain summons this creature
during his battle with Jirayai. This creature has the ability to blend
in with his surroundings rendering himself naked to the human eye.
Jirayai uses some kind of barrier supposedly made of chakra to find
this creature.
Pain's Giant Dog - Pain summons this creature during
his battle with Jirayai. This creature is a nine headed dog that splits
into nine different dogs whenever it attacks.
Pain's Giant Bird - Pain summons this creature during
his battle with Jirayai. It is not known if this creature has any
special powers as it is only seen for a short time. Like all the other
summons, it shares Pain's Rinnegan eyes and his array of piercing.
Pain's Giant Ram - Pain summons this creature during
his battle with Jirayai. Nothing is known of this creature. Just like
all the other summons it shares Pain's Rinnegan eyes and his array of
piercing.
Pain's Giant Panda - Pain summons this creature during his battle with Jirayai. Pain uses this creature to block one of Jirayai's attacks.
Salamanders
Hanzou's Salamander - This is the personal summon of
the Hanzou and is supposedly made of water. Little is known about this
summon as it is only seen briefly in flashbacks of Jirayia's past, but
it is assumed that it is very powerful.
Slugs
Katsuya - Assumed to be the queen of all slugs,
Katsuya was summoned by Tsunade during the Senin battle. Katsuya has
the ability to split off bits of her own body to form miniature
versions of herself. If she is hit hard enough, she can turn her entire
body into hundreds of miniature versions of herself instantly.
Snakes
3-Headed Snake - This snake, like most of the snakes seen in the series
is gigantic, but is has 3 heads. It was summoned during the attack on Konoha by the multiple sound/sand shinobis.
Manda - Manda is the leader of all snakes and was
summoned by Orochimaru and Kabuto during the senin battle. This seems
to be the only snake-summon able to talk as well as the only one with a
horned head. Manda is extremely bossy and demands that Orochimaru give
him living sacrifices each time he is summoned.
Common Snake - This is Orochimaru's common, unnamed
snake summon. The first common snake was summoned by Orochimaru during
the Chuunin Exams to distract Naruto so there would be no trouble while
Orochimaru gave Sasuke the curse seal.
Snake Hand - This snake summon was used by Anko during the Chuunin exams. A trio of small snakes extends from the users arm and attacks.
Spiders
Kidoumaru's Spider - This large spider was summoned by
the 6-armed Kidoumaru of the Sound Five. It has the ability to summon
its own army of little spiders.
Spirits
Tayuya's Oni- This large blind spirit summoned by
Tuyuya. She plays his flute to tell this blind spirit what to do. This
spirit is composed mostly of Tayuya's chakra.
Toads
Common Frog - This is more or less Jiraiya's helper
frog or possibly his look out frog. It was seen facing the open area
while Jiraiya was peeping at the women in the hot springs. This frog
has no specified name.
Demolisher Frog - This gigantic frog was summoned by
Jiraiya to help defend Konoha during the Sound/Sand invasion and also
made an appearance at the hospital when Jiraiya came to tell Naruto
about the intensive 2 and a half year training he was taking him on.
Gamabunta - Gamabunta is the king of all frogs. He was
summoned by the 4th Hokage to battle the Kyuubi, by Jiraiya when the 3
Senins battled, and by Naruto during his teaching of the Kuchiyose no
Jutsu and battle against Shukaku.
Gamaken - This is another one of Jirayia's toad
summons which he calls upon in the battle with Pain. Gamaken carries a
large shield and staff with a split spiked end.
Gamakichi - Extremely small compared to the other frog
summons, Gamakichi is the son of Gamabunta and was summoned by Naruto
by accident when he attempted to summon Gamabunta during the Shukaku
fight.
Gamatatsu - Gamatatsu is another extremely small frog.
He is the son of Gamabunta and brother of Gamakichi. He was
accidentally summoned by Naruto during the fight with Shukaku and was
also summoned in the first episode of the series. It is safe to say, he
is the dumbest of the frogs summoned.
Toad Sennin - These two toads named Ma and Pa are
advisors to the Elder Toad Sage. They have to ability to combine with
Jiraiya. When they do, Jiraiya becomes much stronger and has the
ability to use the toad's jutsus.
Turtles
Nin Kame - A Normal-sized turtle summoned by Gai, Nin Kame is able to talk and seems to direct Lee when Gai is not around.
Umibouzu
Umibouzu - Amachi summoned this Umibouzu (sea monster)
to help him terrorize the Sea Country. Something more than sea water
and something less than a sentient being, the Umibouzu is a moving
water technique that obeys Amachi's command.
Weasels
Kirikiri Mai - Kirikiri Mai is a weasel-like creature
that is summoned by Temari during the fight with Tayuya. It can fly and
carries a sickle that cuts everything in its path. This creature was
actually taken straight from Japanese mythology.
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