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Why Japanese game ads are the best in the world

How can other commercials compare with cuddly toys, smooching strangers and homicidal women?

Words: on April 3, 2009
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37 comments

  • ELpork - April 3, 2009 10:56 a.m.

    That RE5 one was great.

  • bamb0o-stick - April 3, 2009 10:50 a.m.

    The Metal Gear Solid 3 commercial was excellent. The ending to that had me in stitches. Jimmyjammy: I really gotta finish Shadow of the Colossus one of these days...

  • FrozenImplosion - April 3, 2009 10:26 a.m.

    LOL The Devil May Cry one had me laughing. I wish our ads were that cool >_> But all we have are people with chunks cut out of the back of their heads. First

  • KidKobun - July 2, 2009 11:42 p.m.

    How could you not include the Japanese Mario Kart commercial with the Mario Bros.? The DMC commercial will link to it after you view it for those who haven't seen it.

  • Spybreak8 - April 11, 2009 8:55 p.m.

    Liked the Ratchet and Clank ad but the Resi5 ad was just stupid imo.

  • EmmaXII - April 8, 2009 9:02 a.m.

    ZOMG!! Dat 4swords add was the freaking SHIZ!!! :)

  • theguyinthecloset - April 6, 2009 3:08 a.m.

    XD furry animal costume

  • waffledragon33 - April 5, 2009 7:09 p.m.

    epic

  • Master_Leep - April 4, 2009 6:42 p.m.

    Yeah the Japs are doin better, no doubt.... all of these commercials are fun to watch... and i hate marketing people..

  • Agokillya - April 4, 2009 2:45 p.m.

    That Devil May Cry ad is just too hillarious.

  • PhantomDave - April 3, 2009 11:30 p.m.

    Hey...was that Chiaki Kuriyama in the Resident Evil commercial? Go-Go Yubari from kill Bill.

  • Thequestion 121 - April 3, 2009 11:09 p.m.

    These Japanese commercials are awesome and funny! Great article!

  • iKOemos - April 3, 2009 9:57 p.m.

    The Snake Eater ad was by far my favourite

  • netlatnu - April 3, 2009 4:13 p.m.

    You know what else is amazing about all those commercials? They all had release dates. What a concept to let people know, if the game is not out already, when they can pick it up.

  • Unoriginal - April 3, 2009 4:02 p.m.

    At least they know how to build curiosity. The MGS one was great.

  • Phantasmagorical - April 3, 2009 3:40 p.m.

    Japanese just seem to get things right... Y'know.. when they don't get things WEIRD and CONFUSING.

  • Jimmyjammy - April 3, 2009 10:40 a.m.

    That shadow of the colossus ad was... breathtaking. I don't think I'll ever get over that game.

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