Tag Archives: Toco Toco

The Story Behind the Synaesthesia with Rez Creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi

Posted on Jul 1, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

The season finale of documentary series toco toco focuses on the life and work of Tetsuya Mizuguchi, game designer and former head of both Q-Entertainment, developers of Lumines and Child of Eden, as well as Sega’s United Game Artists division, the team responsible … Continue reading →

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Musings on Life and Culture from the Contemplative Mind Behind Doshin the Giant

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

Toco Toco‘s latest Japanese cultural showcase focuses on Kazutoshi Iida, the creative mind behind Aquanaut’s Holiday, Tail of the Sun and Doshin the Giant – minimalistic, pensive experiences that blend the traditional hallmarks of game design with distinctly human elements aimed at encouraging thought … Continue reading →

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The Story and Inspirations Behind EDITMODE’s Nostalgic Nintendo-Themed Apparel

Posted on Apr 15, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

We’ve drawn attention to Kyoto-based apparel brand EDITMODE a number of times in the past, most recently when we showcased the 2017 Spring collection for their ‘THE KING OF GAMES’ line of quality Nintendo-licensed apparel. The latest episode of creative-focused … Continue reading →

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Unorthodox Haunts and Ideas with Nier: Automata’s Yoko Taro

Posted on Apr 5, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

Following the recent release of the critically acclaimed Nier: Automata, toco toco joined its director and scenario writer Yoko Taro, introducing us to his bizarre direction style and some of his favourite Osaka locales for both work and play. Taro discusses everything … Continue reading →

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Exploring Tokyo’s Urban Sprawl with Persona 5’s Katsura Hashino

Posted on Mar 2, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

The latest episode of toco toco focuses on Katsura Hashino, a video game designer, producer and writer for Atlus who has worked on the likes of Catherine, the Persona series and Trauma Center: Under the Knife. Hashino guides us through Sangenjaya, an area … Continue reading →

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A Look at Work and Play with a Real-Life Street Fighter

Posted on Feb 7, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

Japanese culture series toco toco‘s latest episode follows pro gamer and EVO 2011 Super Street Fighter IV champion Fuudo, touring some of the day-to-day places he frequents for work and play. The video offers an interesting look into the offices of Dengeki, one … Continue reading →

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Unique fashion and a cultural treasure trove, hidden on the third floor of an unassuming Nakano building

Posted on Oct 15, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

The latest instalment of Toco Toco features KAE, a Tokyo-based accessory designer and founder of fashion brand High-Me, showcasing her retro-inspired acrylic work. At a glance, it may seem bizarre to see something like this crop up on a games culture-focused site. … Continue reading →

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Landscapes and latitude with Gravity Rush’s Keiichiro Toyama

Posted on Sep 1, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

Toco Toco reaches the last of its game creator-themed specials, this time focusing on Keiichiro Toyama, former Konami and long-time Sony employee who has worked on the likes of Silent Hill, Forbidden Siren and most recently, the Gravity Rush series. The video follows Toyama on … Continue reading →

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The work and leisure of Guilty Gear’s Ishiwatari Daisuke

Posted on Aug 15, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

Arc System Works veteran and producer of the Guilty Gear series Ishiwatari Daisuke takes centre stage in the second of Toco Toco‘s special game creator-focused series, a window into both the careers and personal lives of some of Japan’s most talented gaming … Continue reading →

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Spend the day in Tokyo with SUDA51

Posted on Aug 1, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

French web-series Toco Toco, which takes a look at Japanese culture through the eyes of the country’s creative minds, is back with a series of brand-new, new-look episodes focusing specifically on game creators. Leading the line-up is Goichi Suda, known more widely … Continue reading →

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