X360 Akai Katana Shin - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Cave originally released Akai Katana Shin in Japanese arcades back in August 2010 and the publisher shuttles the game over to the Xbox 360 for the home audience. Akai Katana is a side scrolling shooter where copious amounts of buckshot are present on the screen at any one time. The player's prerogative is to twitch through mazes of laser fire while returning counterfire to dispatch enemy ships. The end of each level is guarded by a boss who's more formidable than the minions that attacked before him.

New features in the Xbox 360 home conversion include one new stage featuring a spanking new boss named Nazuna Ayase, a 16:9 aspect ratio screen option, and upgraded visuals. Please note that the first printing of the game ( Regular and Limited) is packaged with a DLC code for appending brand new voices to the game.

Japanese Product Name: 赤い刀 真
Region Lock-out
Please note Japanese Xbox 360 games will not boot on USA or European Xbox 360 consoles due to the inherent region-lockout on Japanese X360 game discs.

PSP Queen's Blade Spiral Chaos - Best - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A bevy of lovelies from the Queens Blade works gather together not to pose and preen but to engage in an action-adventure of epic proportions. Literally. Queens Blade is built on the Super Robot Wars game engine where the player's party goes from mission to mission and battles opposing forces on tactical grids. When an attack is ignited, the attacker is shown in a fluid animated sequence where she swings a sword and damages her enemy. Visions of undulating bosoms are a common theme throughout the tactical sequences where the girls' "girls" move with compelling bouncing energy. During the attack sequences between warriors, split-second glimpses of exposed thighs and legs are also displayed. The characters featured in Queen's Blade Spiral Chaos:

» Leina - A wandering blonde warrior maiden (CV: Ayako Kawasumi)
» Tomoe - Shinto shrine maiden who resembles Koyori (CV: Mamiko Noto)
» Risty - Ginger-haired bandit inspired by Red Sonja (CV: Yuko Kaida)
» Nanael - Angelic blue-haired girl with a pair of wings (CV: Aya Hirano)
» Melona - Pink-haired changeling who spits acid from an unusual place
» Irma - Lithe and athletic assassin with a healthy tan (CV: Yui Kano)
» Nowa - Wild-eyed protector of nature (CV: Mikako Takahashi)

... and many more for a total of 19 characters. The protagonist is a girl named "Cute" who travels with a manservant named Jan. Similar to the SRW games, the story diverges into different routes depending on choices made during the game and the outcome of battles.

NEWS General Updates

Espgaluda 2 Black Label - Platinum (Restock)

   All backorders for X360 Espgaluda 2 Platinum Hits will ship this afternoon. The game remains region-free and playable on North American as well as European Xbox 360 consoles.

Akai Katana Shin - Early Arrival
   Due to an early shipment of X360 Akai Katana Shin, most preorders for the regular and limited editions of the game are shipping today. Any remaining preorders will be processed and shipped tomorrow when our normal shipments of the game arrive. If you chose UPS overnight delivery for your preorder, please look out for the game tomorrow. Tracking numbers will be updated before 6PM EST today.

Playstation Network Tickets
   With the PSN back in business, we've restocked another batch of the Japanese Playstation Network tickets in denominations of JPY3000 and JPY5000. New orders placed today will be processed and fulfilled by way of emailed image attachment. If you don't see the ticket, please check your Junk Email folder in case it was forwarded there by your email program.

NDS All Kamen Rider Rider Generation - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» This year 2011 represents the 40th Anniversary of the Kamen Rider franchise which was born all the way back in 1971. The Riders captured the imagination of Japan's television rabble and created cottage industries in toys and assorted merchandising. To celebrate such a long and fruitful harvest, Bandai gathers together all 25 Kamen Rider series and pits a total of 27 Riders against legions of enemies, henchmen, and bosses who have appeared in the Kamen Rider serials.


The action takes place on free-roaming stages where the Riders ramble around and punch, kick, and use special powers against their hapless foes. The Riders can also perform combo attacks which whack motley enemies en masse. Like the Three Stooges, except in triplicate. Preorders are welcome to ship on August 04, 2011.

NDS Okami-den Chiisaki Taiyo - Best - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» Nine months after the events in the original Okami adventure, Amaterasu's work is done and she's retired from the hustle and bustle of gaming. However, Amaterasu has had a baby in that time - a pup with powers named Chibiterasu. During that time, Susano and Kushi also had a child named Kuni. In Okami-den, Chibiterasu and Kuni team up together to battle new villains and malcontents who are assailing the land of Japan.

When traveling the world, Kuni sits on Chibiterasu's back even though Kuni's about the same size as Chibi. The Celestial Brush returns along with special techniques to rejuvenate damaged items, slashing obstacles, and bloom to resuscitate flora. Preorders ship on June 28.

PSP Taiko no Tatujin Portable Dx Memory Stick Pro Duo 4Gb

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A couple of years ago, 4GB memory sticks cost over $200 and were considered massive. Fast forward to 2011 and 4GBs is nothing in this world of pervasive files, burgeoning data streams, and never ending content creation. Even though 4GB ain't squat noawadays, it's still enough to store a lot of PSP data saves and Namco sanctions a Taiko no Tatsujin themed memory stick for the Japanese market. The front of the memory stick features a triumphant Taiko along with the Taiko no Tatsujin Porable DX logo. Bonus content included in the memory stick are the Kaze no Fantasy song and an original costume code for TNT Portable DX.

TOYS Persona 3 Aegis Chogokin Figure - Import Preorder

From the Manufacturer

   Aegis, the female android from the video game title Persona 3 joins the Chogokin series with firing rocket punch gimmick! Set comes with interchangeable face parts x 4, interchangeable hand parts x 3, rocket punch parts, cannon and accessories, as well as special display stand. Rendered with diecast, PVC, POM, and ABS parts.



Series: Soul of Chogokin

Manufacturer: Bandai

Material: Diecast, PVC, ABS

JPY Retail: JPY5000

Size: Nonscale, 17cm tall

Notes: Potential shortage



Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late November 2011.

TOYS Spice & Wolf Holo Figure - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Spice and Wolf light novel, manga, and animated series by Isuna Hasekura follows the adventures of the wolf-goddess Holo and a traveler-trader named Lawrence Croft as they make their way through the world. Holo suffers from amnesia and Lawrence is helping to find her way back home.
   Kotobukiya presents a 1/8 scale (7.66" tall) fixed-pose Holo figure which garbs the wolf deity in a billowy dress which is colored a light mint-green with green accents and a sash which wraps around her waist. Holo's ears pop from the top of her head and a healthy amount of hair flows behind her in a wavy pattern. The other hair that trails behind her hails from her backside in the form of a bushy tail. Holo is mounted on a circular display base . Preorders for the Spice & Wolf Holo Figure are welcome to ship in September 2011 at JPY5800 or US$80.90 from NCS. Due to the size of the figure and packaging, NCS recommend UPS Ground shipping only.