[Akimoto]

Title: Jump Ultimate Stars

(IGN.com)

Also known as: Jump Ultimate Superstars, Jump Superstars 2, Shonen Jump Superstars 2, Jump Ultimate Stars (JPN)

Platform: Nintendo DS
Published by: Nintendo
Developed by: Ganbarion
Genre: Fighting
Release Date:
US: TBA (Japan only)
Japan: November 23, 2006
Features: Online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Official Commercial(s): 1,2,3,4,5,6
Trailer: 1
Video Reviews: Youtube.com
Ingame Footage video(s): 1 2
Game Translation: Gamefaqs.com
Game Tutorials:
- Download Play

Game Import(s): Play-Asia.com


Player vs Player recorded battles:
narutofan16 (AfroFuryKS) vs. Tilak (Touyakun)
Neocide06 vs. fuzzylittlbunny
SwordofContempt (MatrixKS) vs. narutofan16 (AfroFuryKS)
NightMareBunny vs. ivanthegamer88
Neocide06 vs. fuzzylittlbunny

Character Reviews:
Youtube.com - One Piece
Youtube.com - Naruto
Youtube.com - Black Cat
Youtube.com - Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
Youtube.com - Hokuto no Ken
Youtube.com - Houshin Engi
Youtube.com - Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro
Youtube.com - Muhyo to Rouji no Mahoritsu Soudan Jimusou
Youtube.com - Yu Yu Hakusho
Youtube.com - Rurouni Kenshin
Youtube.com - Yu-Gi-Oh
Youtube.com - Dragon Ball Z
Youtube.com - Bleach


Akimoto's NDS Game order status: Order shipped (April 10)

[Darko]

Watched the first 5 minutes, didn't look good at all. Looked like a game that would entertain me for a day and than get bored of it, plus its in Chinese lol and + you have to import it. Seems super complicated and not worth the trouble. Terrible graphics and looks like its for the 80's. Dont bother importing this from china and learning Chinese...just buy WoW :S

[Chantelle]

Chinese :-s lol Darko that’s kinda naughty lol! :p its blatantly nothing like Chinese lol.

To be fair it is a DS game and well DS isn’t about the best graphics and 3d this and that its about playability and addictiveness. Mel has one and the games are addictive.

Although I do agree with you, just my opinion it looks like a game designed for a much younger generation. And most of what you do looks like its going to be the same over and over again.

That’s my “tactful” view anyway

[Tricky]

Scott Ramsoomair (author of VGCats) did a review on this, and liked it a lot. He has a pretty good taste in what games are fairly good and what aren't. The only thing that really interests me are the characters, and that's about it, unfortunately. Although, I'd like to learn Japanese at some point, so maybe I'll consider getting it.

[Nintendo]

Followed the series before.

Its simply the Super Smash Bros. Of Anime.

If you like anime or you like super smash bros. or you like both then get it.

[Grimm]

Although, I'd like to learn Japanese at some point, so maybe I'll consider getting it.

thats wut i was thinking. but i dont have a DS yet, and my or may not think of geting one......so idk

[Melissa]

Hmm I think the idea of teh game is sorta interesting

I am not surprised it wouldnt be released in UK at least... I do not knwo anybody who likes that sort of thing.. not saying there are not any but well at least nobody in my age group would.

Maybe I am wrong do not mistake me maybe younger kids do nower days.. but I havent seen any of it. But the whole Japanese animation thing really doesnt interest me, I guess when I was younger maybe so.

While the game doesnt do alot for me I do like the idea, its kinda original or cool... although I think limited..

[Tricky]

You should at least check out Cowboy Bebop, Mel. It's more adult themed, and probably my favorite anime, if I had to pick one. But I can understand your point of view (on anime, and the game). Considering how DS doesn't have a lot of huge games out, it might be worth getting if you have one, though.

[Akimoto]

Watched the first 5 minutes, didn't look good at all. Looked like a game that would entertain me for a day and than get bored of it, plus its in Chinese lol and + you have to import it. Seems super complicated and not worth the trouble. Terrible graphics and looks like its for the 80's. Dont bother importing this from china and learning Chinese...just buy WoW :S

Watching the first 5 minutes is like starting reading in the last chapter in a book. (Or the first.) Watch it all before even thinking of commenting.
-And some might have noticed that people cannot comment in youtube before seeing atleast half of the video.

P.S
WoW is like (and i am quoting) FFXI for kids. (Though i don't mind playing from time to time. Usually once each half-year. So i guess it can be fun at times, and that is why we are playing gamez )

Hmm I think the idea of teh game is sorta interesting

I am not surprised it wouldnt be released in UK at least... I do not knwo anybody who likes that sort of thing.. not saying there are not any but well at least nobody in my age group would.

Wrong.

The reason is the game got WAY too many characters from WAY too many animes. So it got somthing to do about copy®ights and stuff.
Also the game is the most popular new Japanese DS game out.

And in general, saying the game is for a youger game group of people is wrong.

Like.. Super Mario Brothers (games) - My MOM likes to play that game. She is like ... alot years old. And the game is so simple it doesn't really give us any challenge, but instead it gives people a fun time playing. (CSS and general FTP games leads to the dark side)-

Did i mention i've ordered 3 of this game?

[Melissa]

so what.. i think mario and japanese animations are not the same ball park.. in fact thats a false analogy

mario games are based on their simplicity and format and basic family style game play..

this looks to be based on a cartoon now the basis of this would be peopel to take an interest.. I mean im 17 and theres no way I can think of anyone my age would watch these cartoons.. maybe when we were 13 , but japense cartoons about thinks shooting up fireballs and powers ...

well its just outgrown so quickly here..

and thats why unless it appeals to the 10-15 year olds it wouldnt be a seller here.

[Akimoto]

so what.. i think mario and japanese animations are not the same ball park.. in fact thats a false analogy

mario games are based on their simplicity and format and basic family style game play..

this looks to be based on a cartoon now the basis of this would be peopel to take an interest.. I mean im 17 and theres no way I can think of anyone my age would watch these cartoons.. maybe when we were 13 , but japense cartoons about thinks shooting up fireballs and powers ...

well its just outgrown so quickly here..

and thats why unless it appeals to the 10-15 year olds it wouldnt be a seller here.

That is where you are wrong.

I am soon 19 and watches japanese anime. And the cartoon you are speaking off is not even close in comparison with american cartoons. So i can fully understand why no one above your age group would watch these 'cartoons' nor play any games with shitty cartoon figures in it.

Also the point of gaming is the gameplay. Not the 'gamegraphics'.

And in my opinion, the top countries in the world that makes excellent anime is Chile and Japan. I'd be happy to watch this excellent sort of entertainment anytime, anyday.

[Nintendo]

To to reinforce what aki is saying There are MANY older people that watch japanese anime (though I must admit it doesnt seem to have the same following in Europe as it does in the USA and Japan) I would be so bold to say over 1/3 of the anime in this game are infact INTENDED for adult audiences due to there graphic violence/blood + gore or even sexual situations (as seen in early DBZ). This game does however have anime that are intened for kids 13 and above (basically teenage groups).

Now as Aki was comparing Mario to this game. Even though this game was based on many anime and mario was based on Simplistic gameplay back when it first came out Both adults and children/teenagers play Both game types. Example would be everyone of my friends (All 19 and older) have played and even still play super smash bros. melee and are waiting for Brawl to come out for the Wii. I also know a number of adults (mostly friends in my college) who watch Japanese anime aimed for adults(as do I).

Now going back to my point if you like smash bros or you like anime or even if you like both. Then this game should interest you a great deal.

As for the point of graphics. The game is based on anime which is drawn and shown in 2D format. So naturally the game itself SHOULD be shown in the same format. As for the stages which if you watch aki's review actually look very detailed and 3D which is a nice touch for the DS.(not to mention this stylized graphics prevent lag for both regular and online play which is a big plus for ANY GAME in general)

As for the anime discussion if you generaly dont watch/understand anime (which are highly different from cartoons) I would suggest you do your research on the matter before you come to judge. To explain what I mean Anime can be aimed at ALL walks of life and are intended to entertain certain groups(each depending on the anime) These range from Adult 21+ to children generally 6+ where as Cartoons are aimed for younger groups to possibly teenagers rangeing from 1+ to 13.

If you are interested in anime and are teenage to adule then as tricky has suggested Cowboy Bebop is a good start, Possibly if your more into gothic themes then Blood+ would be a nice one, X (TV or movie) For more mythology, Gundam shows that are not SD (for military/SciFi), Rurouni Kenshin (for comedy/violence/action/drama), Even Dragonball Z(uncut for Fighting/graphic violence) There are MANY to choose from and I have only named a handful that might interest people.

Just remember to try and keep an open mind about things that you may not understand. I personally will probably order the game myself since I love Super smash bros. and I love Anime. So thanks to aki from bringing it up

[Tricky]

You forgot Bleach and Berserk, Nin.

Actually, I'm watching Blue Gender as we speak, which I would recommend to any Sci-Fi fan. I should mention that I'm 19 and I still enjoy some anime from time-to-time.

[Nintendo]

Like I said just a handful . Blue Gender is a great one as well. I have the DVD's of that I could give you my personal anime list...but that would take up atleast 3 pages for one post.

[Akimoto]

Added some "ingame battle" links in my first thread starter post.
I am already addicted to the game without playing.

[Darko]

By the way i dont know why you are advertising this site thats selling it, i duno, seems like something that should be against the rules.

[Tricky]

He's not really advertising it, as far as I can tell. Besides, Aki usually posts long, extended posts that would make good stickies, in my opinion. I can't really get mad at him for giving more information than is needed.

But to get back on point... Have you received your copies yet, Aki? I was wondering if it's still possible to play the game without being seriously hindered by lack of knowledge of the language. I don't know Japanese, but I'd still like to give it a whirl, and was wondering if you thought that'd the game would still be as enjoyable without it.

[Melissa]

I never mentioned graphics

So how am I wrong aki? do you know what its like with the majority of UK people who I am basing this on??

So what your an individual but the general culture over here is that when you get over 13 you do not bother with those sort of things regardless of their originator target market.

And Mario and Animation are no way the same ball park it is a 100% false analogy.

It may be a popular culture to view them on the same level there but your comparing something univaersall simple and based on the simple gameplay of teh game itself rather than the chacracters to the overall view and following of japanese manga stuff..

I can imagine here alot of older people here recognise and will without a dount no problem adapting / playing it..

however give them this game and well it wouldnt get played.. more than once.

So yes its a cultural thing I am keeping an open mind, but someone to argue that black is white when its an open deebate.. and I was very taactful with what I said.. I trust you will apply the same logic to the opposing debate

[Chantelle]

I wondered what the hell was going on then :s

I thought u said you liked the idea of the game ?.. ill agree though that here not many people take an interest in them sorta cartoons/ games.

I guess we just cannot see thier appeal.. even if aimed at adults.

But I suppose each to their own, I wouldnt judge someone on what they like.

[Akimoto]

He's not really advertising it, as far as I can tell. Besides, Aki usually posts long, extended posts that would make good stickies, in my opinion. I can't really get mad at him for giving more information than is needed.

But to get back on point... Have you received your copies yet, Aki? I was wondering if it's still possible to play the game without being seriously hindered by lack of knowledge of the language. I don't know Japanese, but I'd still like to give it a whirl, and was wondering if you thought that'd the game would still be as enjoyable without it.

When i get it, i will make sure the rest of the world will know.

[Nintendo]

I never mentioned graphics

I never said you did. I said what I said about graphics because it was being discussed in this thread in general. My post before was to address everyone that said something about this game. Since you had the most information in your post I naturally spoke mostly about what you said in your post in my reply.

So how am I wrong aki? do you know what its like with the majority of UK people who I am basing this on??

Naturally this was aimed more towards aki and as I said before people in Europe generally dont have such a strong following then people in the USA and Japan. Try to keep in mind that even if your culture doesnt get involved in something doesnt mean for you not to. Thats what makes people truly special in my opinion. The will to do what they want without worrying about others (particularly as long as its not hurting anyone).

And Mario and Animation are no way the same ball park it is a 100% false analogy.

Well technically mario (originally known as Jumpman when he first debuted) was created by Shigeru Miyamoto(Japanese) With the back story of being a carpenter whos girlfriend was kidnaped by a giant gorilla(drama/action). He was sketched out and re-sketched as time went on to form into Nintendo's mascot. Looking at these facts Mario also started in a 2D format. So technically mario could be originaly seen as a type of anime(Note* anime does NOT need to have a manga to be an anime). Outside Japan, the term "Anime" most popularly refers to animation originating in Japan. To the West, not all animation is considered anime; and anime is considered a subset of animation. My point is since Jumpman/Mario originated in Japan and is animated in 2D format then he too is considered anime by the definition of the word.

It may be a popular culture to view them on the same level there but your comparing something univaersall simple and based on the simple gameplay of teh game itself rather than the chacracters to the overall view and following of japanese manga stuff..

The point of the comparison was to show that even though both have different followings in pop culture they are BOTH played and watched by adults. Mario/Jumpman was sketched originally to have something western culture(specifically america) could Identify with which is why he was made a carpenter in the first place. Anime does the same as it aims for a specific group most of the time aswell. hince the comparison.

I can imagine here alot of older people here recognise and will without a dount no problem adapting / playing it..

however give them this game and well it wouldnt get played.. more than once.

The same was said about Super Smash Bros.

Also I didnt want to debate. I was just stating that people should look into the game and what its really about before you judge it or what its based on.

[Akimoto]

The more friends you got playing it with you (local), the longer you will be able to enjoy the game!


When i get my hand on Wii / Wi-Fi, i will go global! Which means i will be able to pwn people from all over the world! *can't wait*

[Chantelle]

I think mel did say she thought the game idea was interesting but the game style isnt popular over here thats all..

While I know shes very brash with her comments, when she did infact watch the whoel 20 minute video, she said the game looked alright kinda like an rpg tinge to it in that you can build et al.

The fact that the Japanese manga was a putt off and she did speciaically say around these parts was no need for people to mis interpret or get a little precious about it.

She also said its the cultural thing here about a dozen times.

Reason why I am speaking is because well, I wasnt over impressed with the game after we watched the same thing for 20 minutes I did keep it alot more tactful... but at least accept someones opinion when they have stated a dozen times its about their culture, it sounds like your advocating there is predjuice in there.

[Melissa]

I said I kinda like the idea of the game in my original post.

All I said was those style of cartoons are not popular over here... Because people grown out of them and adults here prefer other things.. generally.. I did not cast judgement on any one else.

If people enjoy the game for what it is fair enough. Owning a DS myself I know what sort of style the games need to be simple and addictive thats all.. so if you have alot of friends who are into it then it would work a well...

I shall stop there I promised myself I wouldnt take the bait!!

[Nintendo]

K I guess you are refering to me. I wasnt saying that it wasnt a culture thing. Infact I agreed with her on that subject that not just the UK but nearly all of europe in paticular dont seem as interested as the USA and Japan. I was just trying to say to keep that open mind about it and at least research what its about before you judge.

I guess I came off alittle strong myself but as someone trying to become a game designer and a very big anime fan I felt obligated to try and explain why I think this game and anime in general should be given a go. I wasnt trying to bash her opinion either as I myself was just stating mine.