Japan Retro Direct

Densha de Go! (電車でGO!)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-29T01:15:37+09:00

Denshu de Go! (電車でGO!) is the first home version of the massively successful Japanese rail sim. This first game only has 4 train lines.

Sagano Line (San’in Main Line) – Kameoka → Kyoto
Keihin–Tōhoku Line – Shinagawa → Yokohama
Tōkaidō Main Line (JR Kyoto Line) – Kyoto → Osaka
Yamanote Line (Inner Loop) – Shibuya → Tokyo

but quite a few trains to choose from and I would argue that the game still holds up really well and is fun to play. You can play with a standard controller or the Denshu de Go controller.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Space Channel 5: Part 2 (スペースチャンネル5 パート2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-29T01:14:17+09:00

Note: Game works great but the cover is faded, the price has been reduced because of this.

Space Channel 5: Part 2 (スペースチャンネル5 パート2) is the fun sequel to one of the most stylish music games ever made. Play as intergalactic news reporter Ulala. Pretty easy to figure out even if you don't know Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation 2 games before bidding. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS2/Early Model PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

DVD sized games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Fūun Shinsengumi (風雲　新撰組)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T21:56:24+09:00

Fūun Shinsengumi (風雲　新撰組) is a Japan exclusive Samurai action game. Genki tried to differentiate this game from games like Dynasty Warriors. This one tried to have a more dark, gritty, realistic portrayal. At least that was what they were going for, I think it's still nice and over the top action-y but a bit more grounded.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation 2 games before bidding. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS2/Early Model PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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NiziU – 1st Album “U”

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T19:47:16+09:00

"U" is the debut album by NiziU

Vinnk's Take: I know I should hate this. ...but I don't. This is basically a manufactured pop group made of the winners of a reality show. The idea was to make a K-pop group with Japanese singers. And it really has those k-pop sensibilities. My daughter was into this group. She would watch the videos on the living room TV and I decided I hated it. ..until I didn't. I can't help it. The songs are catchy as heck and full of energy. "Make you happy" well.. it makes me happy. "Poppin’ Shakin’" and "Take a picture" are also earworms. Don't fight it. Give in to NiziU.

Track listing

1. Chopstick
2. Take a Picture
3. FESTA
4. Make you happy
5. Wonder Dream
6. Twinkle Twinkle
7. Poppin’ Shakin’
8. I AM
9. Super Summer
10. Step and a step
11. 9 colors
12. Need U

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD on the other hand will need a region 2 or region free player (or some software on a computer)

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Feedback File (1st print Edition with DVD)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T15:33:01+09:00

Feedback File is a compilation album for Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Vinnk's Take: This is an album of b-sides, live cuts and rarities. If you like Asian Kung-Fu Generation you are going to enjoy this. I do. I think this is the 2nd album of theirs I bought, I thought the cover art was compelling. I really dig "Uso to Wonderland" and "Road Movie".

Track listing

1. エントランス (Entrance) – 3:58
2. ロケットNo.4 (Rocket No.4) – 3:42
3. 絵画教室 (Kaiga Kyōshitsu / Art Class) – 3:23
4. サイレン# (Siren#) – 6:13
5. 夕暮れの紅 (Yūgure no Kurenai / Crimson Dusk) – 4:16
6. Hold Me Tight – 4:04
7. ロードムービー (Road Movie) – 4:24
8. 飛べない魚 (Tobenai Sakana / Flightless Fish) – 2:58
9. 堂々巡りの夜 (Dōdōmeguri no Yoru / A Night of Going in Circles) – 2:27
10. 嘘とワンダーランド (Uso to Wonderland / Lies and Wonderland) – 2:28
11. 永遠に (Eien ni / Forever) – 3:12
12. 自閉探索 (Live at Shibuya-AX, 2004) – 3:21
13. フラッシュバック (Live at Hitachi Seaside Park, 2004) – 2:24
14. アンダースタンド (Live at Hitachi Seaside Park, 2004) – 3:44
15. N.G.S (Live at Shibuya-AX, 2005) – 2:53
16. Re:Re: (Live at Yokohama Arena, 2006) – 5:02

DISC 2 — DVD Tracklist

The DVD contains five early‑era live performances:

1. Haruka Kanata (遥か彼方) — Live at Shibuya Club Quattro (2003)
2. Mirai no Kakera (未来の破片) — Live at Shinjuku Liquidroom (2003)
3. Kimi to Iu Hana (君という花) — Live at Hitachi Seaside Park (2004)
4. Rewrite — Live at Shibuya‑AX (2005)
5. Loop & Loop — Live at Yokohama Arena (2005)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD included in this album is region 2 so make sure your player can read these discs.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Kururin Pa! (くるりんPA!)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T15:26:19+09:00

Kururin Pa! (くるりんPA!) is a super fun rope burning, bomb exploding, chain reaction puzzle game. Interesting concept and characters. No Japanese language skill needed.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Love Psychedelico ‎– THE GREATEST HITS

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T14:07:29+09:00

THE GREATEST HITS is the debut album by Love Psychedelico .

Vinnk's Take: How good must your album be and how baller must you be to name your FIRST album "The Greatest Hits"? Normally I would be cynical about this but man this is a great album. I was studying in Japan and one of my classmates had just bought this album. She had a portable CD player with her in, if I remember correctly, the library. She knew I was into Japanese music and she handed me one of the earphones and said, "listen to this".

I bought the CD on my way home from school that day.

Normally I recommend a good track or 2 here, but the entire album is so good, just listen to the entire thing. One of my favorite CDs ever.

Tracklist:

1. Lady Madonna ~ 憂鬱なるスパイダー ~
2. Your Song
3. Last Smile (Extension Mix)
4. I Mean Love Me
5. Moonly
6. Are You Still Dreaming Ever - Free?
7. I Miss You
8. ノスタルジック '69
9. These Days
10. Low (Ver.1.1)
11. A Day For You

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Digital Pinball Last Gladiators (デジタルピンボールラストグラディエーターズ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T14:04:30+09:00

Digital Pinball Last Gladiators (デジタルピンボールラストグラディエーターズ) is one of the best video pinball games ever made. Smooth high-resolution graphics. All voice acting is in English. No Japanese is required.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Wacky Races Chiki Chiki Machine Mou Race (チキチキマシン猛レース)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T14:02:32+09:00

Wacky Races Chiki Chiki Machine Mou Race (チキチキマシン猛レース) is not, as you would probably assume, a racing game. It is an interactive movie featuring original CGI animation based off the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon from the late 60s.

The game has been tested on an authentic 3DO system (My Panasonic FZ1) and it plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Almost all 3DO games (including this one) are region free! This game WILL run on any NTSC model of 3DO.

Loose CD games will be wrapped in removable plastic sleeves and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン鋼鉄のガールフレンド)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T14:01:01+09:00

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン鋼鉄のガールフレンド) is an adventure game produced in house by Gainax and features the characters from the crazy popular series Neon Genesis Evangelion. I think wikipedia does a good job of telling the story, so I will just past it here (warning SPOILERS):

Fourteen-year-old Mana Kirishima (voiced by Megumi Hayashibara) is transferred to Shinji Ikari's school, and almost immediately they begin to establish a special relationship. This provokes much jealousy in Asuka, who also suspects that Kirishima is a spy who is trying to get information from Shinji about NERV and the Evas. Rei Ayanami is present but plays a rather background role in the story, though she seems to agree with the suspicions of Asuka. Gradually, a relationship between Mana and Shinji unfolds and they end up going on a date. It turns out, however, that Mana is one of three test pilots for the TRIDENT (alternatively named the "Country Crawler") units, a new competitor to the Evangelions, similar to Jet Alone; thus the name Girlfriend of Steel. Eventually, the TRIDENT goes berserk and the Evas have to destroy it.

The interactivity in most of the game is limited to walking around areas until the next plot event is triggered. However, the one true branch occurs at the end of the game, where the player may choose to focus on Mana, Asuka or Kaji. This choice determines which of the game's three endings are shown.

In the Mana ending, Mana is discovered not to have been killed in the battle. Shinji rescues her and brings her back to his apartment. She showers, emerges wearing only a towel, and teasingly asks Shinji if he would like her to remove it (which she eventually does). In discussion with Misato, however, it is agreed that Mana has to leave Tokyo-3, and she says a teary goodbye to Shinji who has won her heart.

In the Asuka ending, Asuka helps Shinji to get over Mana and the two children grow closer as a result. This ending contains romantic images of Asuka and Shinji together, including a moving scene where Asuka hugs Shinji emotionally.

The third ending with Kaji does not focus on any one character as much as the other endings do. Mana is also discovered not to be killed, and says goodbye, with Shinji replying "I'll be waiting for you".

If you don't know Japanese, there is a good guide here: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/saturn/574360-shinseiki-evangelion-koutetsu-no-girlfriend/faqs

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Loose Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Puyo Puyo (ぷよぷよ) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T12:57:17+09:00

Puyo Puyo (ぷよぷよ) is the 2nd most famous puzzle game in Japan (after Tetris) and it is easy to see why. Frantic puzzle action in a deceptively cute wrapper. Can be played without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Mega Drive games before buying. This cart will not run on a US/PAL system. It should run fine in a clone system such as a Retron 5.

Games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Break In (ブレイクイン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T09:07:51+09:00

Break In (ブレイクイン) is a Japan exclusive pool/billiards game made by NAXAT soft. The game has six different billiards styles (8‑Ball, 9‑Ball, Rotation, Cut Game, Yotsudama and Bowlard). It also contains 14 different opponents. Despite never leaving Japan, the game is all in English. No Japanese needed to play this game.

The game has been tested on an authentic PC Engine system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese PC Engine games before bidding. This card will not run on an unmodified Turbo Grafx 16 system. It should run on clone systems such as the Retro Freak but I do not have one to test the compatibility.

HuCards will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Shanghai (上海)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T09:07:51+09:00

I am not ashamed to say that even with all the fantastic games on the PC Engine, Shanghai (上海) remains one of my most played. It is just the perfect game to chill to and when I don't know what I want to play. Looks great, still plays great. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic PC Engine system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese PC Engine games before bidding. This card will not run on an unmodified Turbo Grafx 16 system. It should run on clone systems such as the Retro Freak but I do not have one to test the compatibility.

HuCards will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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DEPTH（デプス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T09:07:51+09:00

ＤＥＰＴＨ（デプス）is less of a game and more of an interactive sound lab. Control a dolphin through different seascapes/soundscapes. Really weird and trippy. Never released in the US, but you can experience it without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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V Tetris (Vテトリス) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T09:07:51+09:00

V Tetris (Vテトリス) is a Japan exclusive Tetris game by Bullet Proof Software (makers of the famous Game Boy version of Tetris). It is very different from the US exclusive 3D Tetris and in my opinion a better game. It can be easily played without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on an authentic Virtual Boy system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Virtual Boy games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US Virtual Boy systems.

Virtual Boy carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Space Invaders Fukkatsu No Hi (スペースインベーダーズ復活の日)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-28T09:07:51+09:00

Space Invaders Fukkatsu No Hi (スペースインベーダーズ復活の日) is more than a simple Space Invaders port. It features new graphics, power-ups, music and more. It is also significantly faster which I enjoy. You can play this game without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on an authentic PC Engine system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese PC Engine games before buying. This card will not run on an unmodified Turbo Grafx 16 system. It should run on clone systems such as the Retro Freak but I do not have one to test the compatibility.

HuCards will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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THE Hanafuda 1500 Series Vol.4 (THE 花札 SIMPLE 1500シリーズVOL.6)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-27T19:42:06+09:00

THE Hanafuda 1500 Series Vol.4 (THE 花札 SIMPLE 1500シリーズVOL.6) is a simple but nice looking Hanafuda game. No Japanese skill needed to play and you can look up the rules of this game and learn to play pretty quick.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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THE Mahjong 1500 Series Vol.1 (TTHE 麻雀 SIMPLE 1500シリーズVol.1)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-27T19:40:40+09:00

THE Mahjong 1500 Series Vol.1 (TTHE 麻雀 SIMPLE 1500シリーズVol.1) This is the OG that stated it all. The first SIMPLE series title. Now the series has expended to hundreds of titles on a bunch of platforms, but this is the original. It's a mahjong game. If you know the rules of Mahjong, you can play without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion 2 (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン2) [no manual]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-27T19:38:45+09:00

Neon Genesis Evangelion 2 (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン2) is a game following the plot of the entire Evangelion series. The game is all in Japanese but if you are familiar enough with the series you should be able to figure most of it out. A lot of the game is basically QTE along the plot of the show. A really nice game for Eva fans.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation 2 games before bidding. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS2/Early Model PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Phantasy Star Nova (ファンタシースターノヴァ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-27T19:36:46+09:00

NOTE: Most vita games didn't have manuals but rather "inserts" of 2-3 pages. This game is missing that insert and the price is lowered because of it.

Phantasy Star Nova (ファンタシースターノヴァ) is an action role-playing video game for the PlayStation Vita system. Made by Tri-Ace (Star Ocean).

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation Vita games before buying. Vuta games are region free and will run on any US/PAL/JPN Vita or Vita TV system.

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Switch (スイッチ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-27T15:15:18+09:00

Switch (スイッチ) is weird. Take a second and look at the image of the back of the game case. Yes, that is a dog with boobs. Now watch the linked video? Yeah. This game is weird in so many ways. Full of poop jokes and surreal Terry Gilliam like visual gags. Personally.. I love it. The game just involves you pressing various switches and seeing what happens. Some will lead you toward the end of the game, some will destroy world heritage sites. Many will activate poop jokes. Since almost everything is visual and there is very little in the way of story, you should be able to play this without knowing any Japanese, but if you get stuck there are many guides.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Mega CD games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an import converter or Japanese system.

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Street Fighter Zero 2 (ストリートファイターZERO 2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-27T15:13:03+09:00

Street Fighter Zero 2 (ストリートファイターZERO 2) is the 2nd game in the Street Fighter spin off series, Street Fighter Zero. No Japanese skill required.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner (真・女神転生デビルサマナー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-26T13:53:12+09:00

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner (真・女神転生デビルサマナー) is a Sega Saturn exclusive entry in the popular Shin Megami Tensei franchise. If you don't know Japanese, there are comprehensive guides here to help you play to the end: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/psp/929271-shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner/faqs

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

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Touge: King the Spirits ( 峠キング・ザ・スピリッツ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-26T13:51:51+09:00

Touge: King the Spirits ( 峠キング・ザ・スピリッツ) is a racing game, developed by Cave Co., Ltd. Easily playable even if you don't understand any Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

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Mobile Suit Gundam Senki / Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 (機動戦士ガンダム戦記)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-26T13:49:40+09:00

Mobile Suit Gundam Senki / Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 (機動戦士ガンダム戦記) is a giant robot action game with extensive anime cut-scenes.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. 99% of PS3 games (including this one) are region free so you should have no problem running it on your system.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Dead or Alive (デッドオアアライブ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-26T13:40:52+09:00

Dead or Alive (デッドオアアライブ) is the first game in the stylish, sexy, Dead or Alive series. This is the original Sega Saturn version not released outside of Japan. Also the origin of the infamous bouncing boob options menu. You can easily play this game without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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PSY・S (Psy-S) – atlas

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-25T16:42:42+09:00

ATLAS is the 5th studio album by the Japanese progressive pop duo PSY・S. The group is made of Masaya Matsuura (who is known for making Parappa the Rapper and Vib Ribbon) and CHAKA (who had a very successful solo career)

Vinnk's Take: This is considered by many to be their best album. It was definitely a high point for them as a group. Super popular songs from their library come from this album like, "Wondering up and down 〜水のマージナル〜", "ファジィな痛み (Fuzzy Pain)" and "STAMP".

Track listing

1. Wondering up and down 〜水のマージナル〜
2.WARS
3. ファジィな痛み (Fuzzy Pain)
4. Stratosphere 〜真昼の夢の成層圏〜
5. 遠い空
6. (北緯35°の) Heroism
7. See‑SawでSEE
8. STAMP
9. 引力の虹
10. WARS -Reprise-

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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Power League II (パワーリーグII)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-25T16:42:06+09:00

Power League II (パワーリーグII) is the second PC Engine baseball game from Hudson. Great graphics for the time. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic PC Engine system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese PC Engine games before bidding. This card will not run on an unmodified Turbo Grafx 16 system. It should run on clone systems such as the Retro Freak but I do not have one to test the compatibility.

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Love Psychedelico ‎– ABBOT KINNEY

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-25T16:37:09+09:00

ABBOT KINNEY is the 5th studio album by Love Psychedelico .

Vinnk's Take: I love this group so much. This album goes back to the roots a bit, more acoustic tracks than the previous couple of albums. Also some influence of American West‑Coast rock. The title track "Abbot Kinney" feels like it could have come out of their first album and I really like their cover of "Have you ever seen the rain?" but like all their albums I recommend listening to the whole album rather than individual tracks.

Tracklist:

1. Abbot Kinney
2. Beautiful days
3. Here I am
4. Secret crush
5. Shadow behind
6. I'm done
7. Hit the road
8. Bring down the Orion
9. Happy birthday
10. This way
11. Dr. Humpty Brownstone
12. Have you ever seen the rain? (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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m-flo - THE REPLACEMENT PERCUSSIONISTS

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-23T15:54:32+09:00

THE REPLACEMENT PERCUSSIONISTS is an m-flo remix album

Vinnk's Take: I normally dislike remix albums. I prefer the originals. But this album is an exception. One reason why is the people doing the remixes. Towa Tei is one of my favorite musicians and he and artists of his ilk contributed. The album really comes together a lot better than I expected. I dig Mirrorball Satellite 2012 (SRATM Mix by Towa Tei).

Track listing

1. 危うし! グローバル・アストロライナー (Interlude)
2. Quantum Leap (DJ Watarai Remix)
3. 大混乱! 乗客の運命はいかに! (Interlude)
4. Planet Shining (Toshihiko Mori Garage Mix)
5. saywhatchugotta (Rae & Christian Remix)
6. been so long (Zed Bias Remix)
7. 明かされた12の陰謀 Part1 (Interlude)
8. chronopsychology (United Future Organization Mix)
9. L.O.T. (Love Or Truth) (Mighty Bop “Hip Hop” Remix)
10. 明かされた12の陰謀 Part2 (Interlude)
11. Ten Below Blazing (Giant Swing Mix by T.Kura)
12. Deep Within (Audiomusica Nº12 by Sunaga t’ Experience)
13. Mirrorball Satellite 2012 (SRATM Mix by Towa Tei)
14. 緊迫の38時間乗客危機一髪 (Interlude)
15. Hands (Readymade JBL Mix 2000 by Yasuharu Konishi)
16. Come Back To Me (Ramsey & Fen Remix)
17. ビバ! 機内食〜さようならグローバル・アストロライナー〜 (Interlude)
18. L.O.T. (Love Or Truth) (Agape Mix by Taku)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Landmark (1st print Edition with DVD and slipcase)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T13:40:32+09:00

Landmark is the 7th studio album by Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Vinnk's Take: Such a great album. This is a gateway album for a lot of people, they get it for the Naruto track "Sore dewa, Mata Ashita", and there is nothing wrong with buying it for that reason, it's a great song. But don't overlook the other songs. This is one of my daughters favorite albums (she is a big fan of Asian Kung-Fu Generation) and she says the best tracks are: "all right part2" and "nemone no Saku Haru ni". I usually just listen to the album the whole way through.

Track listing

1. All right part2
2. N2
3. 1.2.3.4.5.6. Baby
4. AとZ (A to Z)
5. 大洋航路 (Taiyō Kōro)
6. バイシクルレース (Bicycle Race)
7. それでは、また明日 (Sore dewa, Mata Ashita)
8. 1980
9. マシンガンと形容詞 (Machine Guns to Keiyōshi)
10. レールロード (Railroad)
11. 踵で愛を打ち鳴らせ (Kakato de Ai o Uchinarase)
12. アネモネの咲く春に (Anemone no Saku Haru ni)

DISC 2 — DVD Tracklist

**“BEST HIT AKG”
2012.02.23 日本武道館 (Nippon Budokan)**
1. アフターダーク (After Dark)
2. ソラニン (Soranin)
3. マーチングバンド (Marching Band)
4. リライト (Rewrite)
5. ループ&ループ (Loop & Loop)
6. 君という花 (Kimi to Iu Hana)
7. 踵で愛を打ち鳴らせ (Kakato de Ai o Uchinarase)
**“NANO-MUGEN CIRCUIT 2011”
2011.07.04 仙台リキッドルーム (Sendai Liquidroom)**
8. All right part2
Performed by ASIAN KUNG‑FU GENERATION & 後藤正文 (Gotoh Masafumi) from チャットモンチー

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TWO-MIX - Dream Tactix w/ slipcover

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T13:39:27+09:00

Dream Tactix is the fifth studio album by the J-pop duo TWO-MIX.

Vinnk's Take: Another Two-Mix album, another Gundam song. This time it's “Last Impression” from Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Special Edition. But like I always say, "Come for the Gundam Theme, stay for some awesome electropop". When I lived in the States, I also only knew Two-Mix for their anime songs, but now I appreciate the albums as a whole.

Tracklist

1. Winter Love Express
2. Beat of Destiny
3. Time Distortion EX
4. Last Impression
5. Time Distortion DX
6. Thousand Nights ('98 Selection)
7. Milky Road
8. Callin' You ('98 Selection)
9. I Love You ('98 Selection)
10. White Reflection Pure[2][5]

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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TWO-MIX - BPM 143

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T13:37:55+09:00

TWO-MIX - BPM 143 is the 2nd studio album from Two-Mix.

Vinnk's Take: This is how most people know Two-Mix. The track "Rhythm Emotion" was the second opening theme to Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. That's where I found out about this group too. The track continues to be fantastic, but the entire album is good too. You should also try the track "T-R-Y" (no pun intended).

Track listing

1. "Rhythm Emotion"
2. "Eternal Motion"
3. "I'll Be There"
4. "Innocent Dance"
5. "Come On!!"
6. "Endless Love"
7. "Because I Love You"
8. "Dear My Regret"
9. "T-R-Y"
10. "White Sailing"

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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TWO-MIX - Baroque Best

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T13:36:57+09:00

TWO-MIX - Baroque Best is a self-remix album of Two Mix hits with orchestral backgrounds by Les Solistes de Versailles, the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra, and Orchestre Chimérique.

Vinnk's Take: This isn't a cheap cash-in like a lot of remix albums are. There was a lot of care and money put into this. When I am in the right mood I actually enjoy this version of Rhythm Emotion more than the original. Give it a try.

Tracklist

1. "Living Daylights" Les Solistes de Versailles 5:51
2. "Rhythm Generation" Les Solistes de Versailles 4:54
3. "Summer Planet No. 1" Les Solistes de Versailles 5:24
4. "Rhythm Emotion" Les Solistes de Versailles 3:55
5. "Last Impression" Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra 8:52
6. "Beat of Destiny" Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra 6:11
7. "Believe My Brave Heart" Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra 5:10
8. "Symphonic Suite 'Two-Mix' Singles 1995–1998" (交響組曲「TWO-MIX」 SINGLES 1995〜1998
"Rhythm Generation"
"Summer Planet No. 1"
"Living Daylights"
"Last Impression"
"Rhythm Emotion"
"Believe My Brave Heart")
Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra 13:51
9. "Truth (Ballad Style) - A Great Detective of Love" (Bonus Track)

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Ace Combat 2 (エースコンバット2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T13:34:01+09:00

Ace Combat 2 (エースコンバット2) is the 2nd game is the super popular Ace Combat series. This installment is easy to play for non-Japanese speakers and all the voiced dialog is in English (with Japanese subtitles).

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Gran Turismo (グランツーリスモ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T13:26:42+09:00

Gran Turismo (グランツーリスモ) is the first game in the legendary PS1 racing series. Tons of licensed vehicles and at the time mind blowing graphics. You can play this without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Morning Musume - 4th Ikimasshoi! w/ Slipcase

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T11:43:08+09:00

Morning Musume - 4th Ikimasshoi! is the 4th studio album buy the all-girl supergroup Morning Musume.

Vinnk's Take: This is my favorite Morning Musume album and contains my favorite lineup of members. This is also Morning Musume at peak weird. Wath the video below of "The Peace!" for proof of that. So many catchy song on this one. "Mr. Moonlight" is a big band song. "Ren'ai Revolution 21" is a classic. and I used to listen to "Sōda! We're Alive" on my 64meg MP3 player on my way to school every day for a month in 2002. No lie. If you can handle the cute/weird I highly recommend this album.

Tracklist

1. "The Peace! (ザ☆ピ〜ス)" (Complete Version)
2. "Ii Koto Aru Kinen no Shunkan (いいことある記念の瞬間)
3. "Mr. Moonlight (Ai no Big Band) (Mr.Moonlight 〜愛のビッグバンド〜, Mr. Moonlight: Love's Big Band)
4. "Hajimete no Rock Concert (初めてのロックコンサート)"
5. "Otoko Tomodachi (男友達, Guy Friend)"
6. "Sōda! We're Alive (そうだ！We’re Alive, That's Right! We're Alive)"
7. "Dekkai Uchuu ni Ai ga Aru (でっかい宇宙に愛がある)" (Album Version)
8. "Ikimasshoi! (いきまっしょい!, Let's Go!)"
9. "Densha no Futari (電車の二人, Train for Two People)"
10. "Honki de Atsui Theme Song (本気で熱いテーマソング)"
11. "Suki na Senpai (好きな先輩)
12. "Ren'ai Revolution 21 (恋愛レボリューション21, Love Revolution 21)"
13. "Nanni mo Iwazu ni I Love You (なんにも言わずにI Love You)"

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TAMA (タマ) [One of the few region-free Sega Saturn games]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T08:51:37+09:00

TAMA (タマ) is a labyrinth puzzle game. Oddly enough this is one of the only region free Saturn games ever released. It will play on a US system with no modification. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Katamari Damacy (塊魂)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T00:25:30+09:00

Katamari Damacy (塊魂) is the original "roll crap into a ball" game. Wacky and wonderful. Can be played without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation 2 games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS2/Early Model PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Nights into Dreams (ナイツ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T00:25:30+09:00

Nights into Dreams (ナイツ) is one of the best remembered and most beloved Sega Saturn games. Unique 3D platforming mixed with great music and gameplay by Sonic Team.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Fighting Vipers (ファイティングバイパーズ) JPN version w/ Pepsiman!

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T00:25:30+09:00

Fighting Vipers (ファイティングバイパーズ) is an awesome Sega arcade port. It came out in the US as well but the Japanese version is the one you want. First of all it is uncensored and more importantly it features PEPSIMAN! who was removed (along with all the Pepsi ads) for the Western versions. See video below for how to unlock him (it's super easy). You can easily play this game without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Christmas Nights (クリスマスナイツ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T00:25:30+09:00

Christmas Nights (クリスマスナイツ) was released in Japan only as part of a limited edition Christmas bundle in 1996. It was introduced in Japan as part of a Christmas Sega Saturn bundle and only sold the Christmas of 1996.

From wiki: Christmas Nights follows Elliot and Claris during the holiday season following their adventures with Nights. Realizing that the Christmas Star is missing from the Twin Seeds Christmas tree, the pair travel to Nightopia to find it, where they reunite with Nights and retrieve the Christmas Star from Gillwing's lair.

Christmas Nights contains the full version of Claris' Spring Valley dream level from Nights into Dreams, playable as both Claris and Elliot. The Saturn's internal clock changes elements according to the date and time:
December activates "Christmas Nights" mode, replacing item boxes with Christmas presents, greenery with snow and gumdrops, rings with wreaths, and Ideya captures with Christmas trees; Nightopians wear elf costumes, and the music is replaced with a rendition of "Jingle Bells" and an a cappella version of the Nights theme song. During the "Winter Nights" period, the Spring Valley weather changes according to the hour. Other changes apply on New Year's Day; on April Fool's Day, Reala replaces Nights as the playable character.

The game features several unlockable bonuses, such as being able to play the game's soundtrack, observe the status of the A-life system, experiment with the game's music mixer, time attack one Mare, or play as Sega's mascot Sonic the Hedgehog in the minigame Sonic the Hedgehog: Into Dreams. Sonic may only play through Spring Valley on foot, and must defeat the boss: an inflatable Dr. Robotnik. The music is a remixed version of "Final Fever", the final boss battle music from the Japanese and European version of Sonic CD (1993).

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Morning Musume - Best! Morning Musume 1 (ベスト！モーニング娘。１)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-22T00:00:09+09:00

Best! Morning Musume 1 (ベスト！モーニング娘。１) is the fist "best of" Album from super idol group Morning Musume.

Vinnk's Take: If you this you have any interest in Morning Musume or 90s-2000s idol pop at all, this is a must-own album. It has their early hits as well as some "golden era" stuff. There isn't really a bad track on here but the ones you will have on replay are "Love Machine" (the quintessential Morning Musume song), "Koi no Dance Site", "Happy Summer Wedding" and "Ren'ai Revolution 21". And this track was never as big a hit as the others but don't skip over "Dance Suru no Da!" its just so adorable.

Tracklist

"Love Machine" (Loveマシーン)
"Daite Hold on Me!" (抱いてHold on Me!)
"Koi no Dance Site" (恋のダンスサイト)
"Summer Night Town" (サマーナイトタウン)
"Happy Summer Wedding" (ハッピーサマーウエディング)
"I Wish"
"Ren'ai Revolution 21" (恋愛レボリューション21)
"Memory Seishun no Hikari" (Memory〜青春の光〜)
"Manatsu no Kōsen" (真夏の光線)
"Morning Coffee" (モーニングコーヒー)
"Furusato" (ふるさと)
"Say Yeah!: Motto Miracle Night" (Say Yeah!" もっとミラクルナイト)
"Dance Suru no Da!" (Danceするのだ!)
"Never Forget"
"Ai no Tane" (愛の種)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Dead or Alive 5 (デッドオアアライブ 5)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T23:37:41+09:00

Dead or Alive 5 (デッドオアアライブ 5) is the 5th fighting (as opposed to volleyball) installment of the Dead or Alive series. Tons of fighters including some from the Virtua Fighter series. Game can be set to English.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. 99% of PS3 games (including this one) are region free so you should have no problem running it on your system.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Dancing Stage featuring Disney's Rave (ダンシングステージフィーチャリングディズニーズレイブ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T23:35:58+09:00

Dancing Stage featuring Disney's Rave (ダンシングステージフィーチャリングディズニーズレイブ) is a Disney themed DDR game. It was realized worldwide but the Japanese vision contains 11 tracks not found on the other versions. So even if you have the US/PAL release, the Japanese versions worth picking up. It does not require the dance pads, you can enjoy it with a standard controller but it's a lot more fun with the dance pads. No Japanese is needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Morning Musume - First Time

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T23:32:21+09:00

Morning Musume - First Time is the debut studio album buy the all-girl supergroup Morning Musume.

Vinnk's Take: I'm not going to lie, I prefer the later, wackier music by Morning Musume (3rd album on). In their fist album they are still taking themselves seriously. That said there are still some amazing songs here. They are well written and have great melodies. I love the song, "Morning Coffee" and it is one of their signature tracks. "Ai no Tane" and "Summer Night Town" will also get stuck in your brain. And really those are worth the price of admission.

Tracklist

1. "Good Morning"
2. "Summer Night Town (サマーナイトタウン)"
3. "Dō ni ka Shite Doyōbi (どうにかして土曜日, Do Something about Saturday)"
4. "Morning Coffee (モーニングコーヒー)"
5. "Yume no Naka (夢の中, Inside a Dream)"
6. "Ai no Tane (愛の種, Seeds of Love)"
7. "Wagamama (ワガママ, Selfishness)"
8. "Mirai no Tobira (未来の扉, Door to the Future)"
9. "Usotsuki Anta (ウソつきあんた, You Liar)"
10. "Samishii Hi (さみしい日, Sad Day)"

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Morning Musume - 3rd Love

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T23:29:59+09:00

Morning Musume - 3rd Love is the 3rd studio album buy the all-girl supergroup Morning Musume.

Vinnk's Take: The first 2 Morning Musume albums were good. And they were popular and sold well. But it is this album, 3rd Love, that made Morning Musume the cultural phenomenon they were and the Karaoke staple that they still are today. "Love Machine" (watch it linked below) was a smash hit on the level of the Macarena. Go to any Karaoke place in Japan, look at the top 100 most requested songs and you will always find this one. "Koi no Dance Site" was also a big hit. And I really like Dance Dance Suru no Da! despite it never being released as a single. Morning Musume was the brainchild of the artist Tsunku who was also behind the music in the Rhythm Tengoku games by Nintendo. If you have even a fleeting interest in girl-pop, this is the album to get.

Tracklist

1. ~Ohayou~ (~おはよう~; ~Good Morning~)
2. LOVE Machine (LOVEマシーン)
3. Aisha Loan de (愛車ローンで; A Beloved Car on Loan)
4. Kuchizuke no Sono Ato (くちづけのその後; Right After the Kiss)
5. Koi no Dance Site (恋のダンスサイト; Love's Dance Site)
6. Lunchtime ~Rebanira Itame~ (ランチタイム ~レバニラ炒め~; Lunchtime ~Liver Leek Stir-Fry~)
7. DANCE Suru no da! (DANCEするのだ!; Dance!)
8. Omoide (おもいで; Memories)
9. Harajuku 6:00 Shuugou (原宿6:00集合; Meeting at Harajuku at 6:00)
10. WHY
11. "...Suki da yo!" (「、、、好きだよ!」; "...I Love You!")
12. ~Oyasumi~ (~おやすみ~; ~Good Night~)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Space Harrier (スペースハリアー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T14:06:24+09:00

Space Harrier (スペースハリアー) Is a PC Engine port of the SEGA arcade classic. Non-stop action. Great fun. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic PC Engine system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese PC Engine games before bidding. This card will not run on an unmodified Turbo Grafx 16 system. It should run on clone systems such as the Retro Freak but I do not have one to test the compatibility.

HuCards will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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TwinBee (ツインビー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T14:00:58+09:00

TwinBee (ツインビー) is a classic vertical shooter. It is one of the first of the "cute 'em up" genre due to it's colorful graphics and presentation. Can be easily played without knowing any Japanese.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

Loose Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Boxed or fragile games will be cushioned with bubble wrap or newspaper and put in a larger box. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Sakura Wars: Hanagumi Taisen Columns (花組対戦コラムス) w/ full set of unused stickers

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T09:07:40+09:00

Sakura Wars: Hanagumi Taisen Columns (花組対戦コラムス) is my favorite version of the match 3 puzzle game Columns. It features the cast of Sakura Wars and the original voice actors. Super fun game for Sakura Wars fans but fun and playable even if you have no background with the Sakura Taisen series. Can be played without knowing Japanese, you won't get a lot out of the story mode but Vs. mode and arcade mode have no real text you need to worry about.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Blue Breaker: Ken yori mo Hohoemi o (ブルーブレイカー〜剣よりも微笑みを〜)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T09:06:43+09:00

Blue Breaker: Ken yori mo Hohoemi o (ブルーブレイカー〜剣よりも微笑みを〜) is a classic turn based RPG game with anime inspired visuals and fully animated cut scenes. It is easily one of my favorite games on the PC-FX. And the best news is that if you use a guide you can actually play this game to completion without knowing Japanese. Here is a good guide: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pcfx/587870-blue-breaker-ken-yorimo-hohoemi-o/faqs

The game has been tested on an authentic PC-FX system and it boots up fine. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. PC-FX was only released in Japan so if you have a PC-FX it will run all PC-FX games. These games will NOT run in a PC Engine but will run on a PC/Mac with a PC-FX Emulator such as MAGIC-ENGINE FX.

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Lucky Star: Net Idol Meister (らき☆すたネットアイドル・マイスター)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T09:05:32+09:00

Lucky Star: Net Idol Meister (らき☆すたネットアイドル・マイスター) is a mini-game collection/visual novel based on the anime/manga Lucky Star.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation Portable games before bidding. This game will run on any US/PAL/JPN system.

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The Pillows - My Foot

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

My Foot is the 12th studio album by The Pillows.

Vinnk's Take: Tight, fun, wonderful Pillows album. I am so glad people discovered the Pillows through FLCL but some people listened to those songs and stopped. I think everyone should give their other albums a try. On this one I recommend "Gazelle City" and "Nonfiction".

Track listing

1. My Foot
2. Rock & Roll Sinners
3. Nonfiction
4. Mighty Lovers
5. Gazelle City
6. Sayonara Universe
7. The Air Resister
8. Sweet Baggy Days
9. Born to Be Happy
10. Another Morning
11. Goodbye, Yesterday

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD on the other hand will need a region 2 or region free player (or some software on a computer)

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Famicom Mini Bomberman (ファミコンミニボンバーマン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

Famicom Mini Bomberman (ファミコンミニボンバーマン) is a GBA port of the classic action game that started a massive franchise. Highly influential and still really fun to play to this day. No Japanese skill needed.

The game has been tested on an authentic Game Boy Advance system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Game Boy Advance games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro Systems. It will also run on the GameCube Game Boy Player.

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The Pillows - OOPARTS (CD + DVD limited edition)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

OOPARTS is the 16th studio album by The Pillows.

Vinnk's Take: This album was billed as a 20th anniversary album at the time. When a lot of Japanese groups break up before reaching 5 years, this is pretty amazing. Overall a great album, I recommend “YOUR ORDER,” “FOXES,” and “Lemon Drops.” The Your Order video is linked below. If you like the Pillows, you will like this album, it is kinda quintessentially who they are.

Tracklist:

1. Dance with God
2. YOUR ORDER
3. メロディー (Melody)
4. Lemon Drops
5. FOXES
6. Beyond the moon
7. ジョニー・ストロボ (Johnny Strobe)
8. 雨上がりに見た幻 (A Vision Seen After the Rain)
9. LIFE SIZE LIFE (The bag is small, and I don't enter)
10. Primer Beat

DVD contains the video for Your Order

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD on the other hand will need a region 2 or region free player (or some software on a computer)

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Rockman World 4 (ロックマンワールド4)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

Rockman World 4 (ロックマンワールド4) is the 4th portable Mega Man game. It adapts content from the Famicom/NES games Rockman 4 and Rockman 5 and changes them to work on the small screen. Playable without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on an authentic Game Boy system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Game Boy games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Game Boy, Game Boy Color and GBA systems. It will also run on any not run on any version of the Super Game Boy or GameCube Game Boy Player.

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Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja (ジョー&マック戦え原始人)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja (ジョー&マック戦え原始人) is a fun run and gun (with no guns) platformer. My brother and I used to rent this one all the time. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. I test to make sure each cartridge loads on actual Super Famicom hardware. If the game contains a battery I cannot guarantee that it will still function when you receive the game. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Super Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified Super Nintendo system. You could buy a pin converter or look on the internet to see how to mod your super Nintendo for free in 5 minutes with nothing more than a pair of pliers.

Loose Super Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Puzzle Bobble (パズルボブル)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

Puzzle Bobble (パズルボブル) is a great port of the super fun Bubble Bobble spin-off puzzle game. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. I test to make sure each cartridge loads on actual Super Famicom hardware. If the game contains a battery I cannot guarantee that it will still function when you receive the game. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Super Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified Super Nintendo system. You could buy a pin converter or look on the internet to see how to mod your super Nintendo for free in 5 minutes with nothing more than a pair of pliers.

Loose Super Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Rockman Zero 4 (ロックマンゼロ4)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

Rockman Zero 4 (ロックマンゼロ4) is the 4th (and final) game in the Zero series for GBA. It can be easily played without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on an authentic Game Boy Advance system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Game Boy Advance games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro Systems. It will also run on the GameCube Game Boy Player.

Loose Game Boy carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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TWO-MIX - Fantastix [1st Edition w/ slipcase]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

TWO-MIX - Fantastix is the 4th album from Two-Mix. RIAJ certified GOLD.

Vinnk's Take: One of the best selling albums by Two-Mix. Best known by anime fans for the song "Break" used in Detective Conan. But there are a ton of other great songs. If you liked any other the other Two-Mix albums, this one won't let you down.

Tracklist

1. "Believe My Brave Heart" (Instrumental)
2. "True Navigation"
3. "White Reflection"
4. "Summer Planet No. 1"
5. "Missing You"
6. "Beat 'Break'" (Instrumental)
7. "Break"
8. "Burning"
9. "Can't Stop Love ♥♥"
10. "Winter Planet No. 1"
11. "Wake"
12. "Living Daylights"
13. "Believe My Brave Heart"

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete (ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete (ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて) is the 3DS version of the epic RPG Dragon Quest XI. This version was exclusive to Japan and different enough artistically that it is worth owning even if you already have the game on PS4 or Switch.

The game has been tested on an authentic Nintendo 3DS system and it stats up fine. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Nintendo 3DS games are not region free. This cart will only run on JPN 3DS or 2DS system.

Games will be wrapped in removable plastic sleeves and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailers for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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The King of Fighters '96 (ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ96)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

The King of Fighters '96 (ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ96) is the third game in the yearly KOF series. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic Neo Geo CD system (Top Loader) and it plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Neo Geo CD games are region free! This game WILL run on any model of Neo Geo, many (but not all) games also run in English when put in a US/PAL system.

CD games will be wrapped in removable plastic sleeves and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Rockman World 2 (ロックマンワールド2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T01:48:55+09:00

Rockman World 2 (ロックマンワールド2) is the second Mega Man / Rock Man game for the Game Boy. It's kind of a combination of part of Rockman 2 and 3 from the Famicom but it also has it's own original elements. Playable without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on an authentic Game Boy system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Game Boy games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Game Boy, Game Boy Color and GBA systems. It will also run on any not run on any version of the Super Game Boy or GameCube Game Boy Player.

Loose Game Boy carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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The House of the Dead 2 (ザ・ハウス・オブ・ザ・デッド 2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T00:34:26+09:00

The House of the Dead 2 (ザ・ハウス・オブ・ザ・デッド 2) is the Dreamcast sequel to the arcade classic light gun shooter. Violent and fun. Works with the DC light gun but does not require it. No Japanese skill needed.

The game has been tested on authentic Dreamcast hardware and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Dreamcast games before buying. This game will run on a US/PAL system if it is modified or if you have a boot disc (of which there are many varieties).

Dreamcast games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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R?MJ The Mystery Hospital (――エムジェイ。Ｒ？ＭＪＴＨＥＭＹＳＴＥＲＹＨＯＳＰＩＴＡＬ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-21T00:28:35+09:00

R?MJ The Mystery Hospital (――エムジェイ。Ｒ？ＭＪＴＨＥＭＹＳＴＥＲＹＨＯＳＰＩＴＡＬ) is a really bizarre, creepy and interesting adventure game. It reminds me a lot of the "D" series.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Real Bout Fatal Fury / Real Bout Garō Densetsu (リアルバウト餓狼伝説)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T20:37:22+09:00

Real Bout Fatal Fury / Real Bout Garō Densetsu (リアルバウト餓狼伝説) is a fast action 2D fighting game. A spin off to the regular Fatal Fury series. Awesome combo system and many totally redesigned characters. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic Neo Geo CD system (Top Loader) and it plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Neo Geo CD games are region free! This game WILL run on any model of Neo Geo, many (but not all) games also run in English when put in a US/PAL system.

Neo Geo CD games will be wrapped in removable plastic sleeves and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series Vol. 7 Shun Di (バーチャファイターＣＧポートレートシリーズＶｏｌ．７舜帝)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T20:33:29+09:00

Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series Vol. 7 Shun Di (バーチャファイターＣＧポートレートシリーズＶｏｌ．７舜帝) Do you like Virtua Fighter? Specifically the character Shun Di? Do you like slideshows? Do you want to sing along to a Karaoke song about Shun Di? Want to spy on him as he gets drunk at home and on a boat? Do you find Virtua Fighter games to be TOO interactive and would prefer something not very interactive at all? If you answered "yes" then boy do I have a disc for you! No Japanese skill required.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Simple Series Vol. 48 The Puzzle 2 (SIMPLE1500シリーズ Vol.48 THE パズル2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T20:28:38+09:00

Simple Series Vol. 48 The Puzzle 2 (SIMPLE1500シリーズ Vol.48 THE パズル2) is an action puzzle game that plays a bit like games such as Mr. Driller but is different enough to stand alone. Very colorful and fun. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Mobile Suit Gundam Renpou vs Zeon DX (機動戦士ガンダム　連邦ＶＳ．ジオンＤＸ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T19:55:02+09:00

Mobile Suit Gundam Renpou vs Zeon DX (機動戦士ガンダム　連邦ＶＳ．ジオンＤＸ) is a giant robot 3rd person action game. It is notable for featuring space battles that use full 360 degree space. There are standard ground battles too. It's mainly an action game so you will miss the story but you can probably play it without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation 2 games before bidding. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS2/Early Model PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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White Knight Chronicles (白騎士物語古の鼓動)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T19:51:13+09:00

White Knight Chronicles (白騎士物語古の鼓動) is a role playing game made by Level-5 (Yokai Watch, Layton) and was one of the first large scale RPG games on the Playstation 3.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. 99% of PS3 games (including this one) are region free so you should have no problem running it on your system.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax (電撃文庫 FIGHTING CLIMAX)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T19:48:59+09:00

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax (電撃文庫 FIGHTING CLIMAX) is a cross-over fighting game with characters from series such as: Oreimo, Sword Art Online, Toradora and Virtua Fighter among others. Even if you don't know any of those characters or series it is still a pretty fun fighting game. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. 99% of PS3 games (including this one) are region free so you should have no problem running it on your system.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Version (モンスターハンターポータブル 3rd HD Ver.)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T19:44:48+09:00

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Version (モンスターハンターポータブル 3rd HD Ver.) is a "PSP Remaster" of the best-selling PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 3rd. It had increased resolution and 3D support. This was only released in Japan.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. 99% of PS3 games (including this one) are region free so you should have no problem running it on your system.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Ellegarden - Bring Your Board!!

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T15:58:40+09:00

Eleven Fire Crackers is the 5th and newest album by skater rock group Ellegarden.

Vinnk's Take: I am not really into skater-punk but I make an exception for ELLEGARDEN. I bought this album when it came out and a few years later I saw these guys in concert in Nagasaki (even bought merch). They put on a great show. So much energy. They sing a lot of songs in English and they do a pretty good job with it. I listen to this album a lot when I am exercising. Just really good positive vibes.

Tracklist:

1. Surfrider Association - 2:43
2. No. 13 - 3:35
3. Jitterbug (ジターバグ) - 3:20
4. A Song for James - 3:28
5. Wannabies - 3:17
6. Insane - 3:38
7. My Friend Is Falling Down - 3:20
8. Dancing in a Circle - 3:17
9. Cuomo - 1:49
10. Kinsei (金星, Venus) - 3:17
11. So Sad - 2:45

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Angelique Special 2 (アンジェリークスペシャル 2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T14:27:37+09:00

Angelique Special 2 (アンジェリーク2) is the second game in the dating sim / Adventure series Angelique. It was one of the first Otome series to gain widespread recognition.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Puzzle Bobble 2X (パズルボブル2X)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T14:26:56+09:00

Puzzle Bobble 2X (パズルボブル2X) is a port of the 2nd Puzzle Bobble game. So what is the "X" about, from Wiki: "Taito later repacked the game with an optional alternative set of levels and some new attract mode animations (including holiday-themed ones). Game can be played without knowing any Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Shining Wisdom (シャイニング・ウィズダム)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T14:25:50+09:00

Shining Wisdom (シャイニング・ウィズダム) is a top down Action RPG (think Zelda) and an installment of Sega's long running Shining series.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Decathlete (デカスリート)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T14:25:04+09:00

Decathlete (デカスリート) is a "hit-the-buttons-as-fast-as-you-can" sports game like the popular Track and Field series. Only this time there are the 10 events of an actual decathlon and they are in 3D. Lots of fun characters to play as. Game can be played without knowing any Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Puyo Puyo Sun / ぷよぷよSUN(サン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T00:18:33+09:00

Puyo Puyo Sun / ぷよぷよSUN(サン) is a happy colorful entry in the Puyo Puyo series of puzzle games. The story involves shooting a ray at the sun to make it bigger and make it summer all the time. You don't need to follow the plat at all because in reality it is just a convenient device to get all the main characters into swimwear. No english needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Last Bronx (ラストブロンクス -東京番外地-)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-20T00:04:02+09:00

Last Bronx (ラストブロンクス -東京番外地-) is a 3D weapon fighter from SEGA. Great graphics (motion captured), killer music, great anime cut scenes and fun gameplay. It is absolutely one of my favorite Sega Saturn games. If you don't have it, get it. If you have the US or PAL version already you may still want thins and the JPN version contains an additional disc of bonus content. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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SimCity 2000 (シムシティ２０００)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T23:43:42+09:00

SimCity 2000 (シムシティ２０００) is the only Sim City game ever made for a Sega console and features some Saturn specific content such as an in-game Sonic the Hedgehog statue.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Loose Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Virtua Fighter 2 (バーチャファイター2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T23:42:14+09:00

Virtua Fighter 2 (バーチャファイター2) is the best selling game on the Sega Saturn platform and is considered an essential game to own. Smooth 60 fps fighting engine. Great gameplay. No Japanese skill required.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Stakes Winner: GI Kanzen Seiha Heno Michi (ステークスウィナーＧＩ完全制覇への道)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T21:06:10+09:00

Stakes Winner: GI Kanzen Seiha Heno Michi (ステークスウィナーＧＩ完全制覇への道) is an arcade-style horse racing game ported from the Neo Geo to the Sega Saturn. Unlike most horse race games (Winning Post, Derby Stallion, etc.) this game does not focus on the management as much as the more action oriented race.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou Koto Nakare (サクラ大戦２〜君、死にたもうことなかれ〜)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T15:12:29+09:00

Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou Koto Nakare (サクラ大戦２〜君、死にたもうことなかれ〜) is the second game in the series and regarded by many as superior to the first. New characters, new songs, lots of fantastic new battles. You can play this if you play along with a guide, even if you do not know Japanese. Here are some guides I used: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/saturn/574321-sakura-taisen-2/faqs

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Loose Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Dino Crisis (ディノクライシス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Dino Crisis (ディノクライシス) is a survival horror (or Panic horror and the front cover says) game by a lot of the same team as Resident Evil. It's is often called "Resident Evil with dinosaurs" but I don't think that does the game justice. It really was trying to do something different. The game has all voices in English with Japanese subtitles and text.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Utada Hikaru / Utada - Exodus [English Language Album] (First Print Edition with Slipcase)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Utada Hikaru's [Credited as "Utada"] 2nd English Language Album.

Vinnk's Take: I will always prefer Utada Hikaru's Japanese language albums but that is not to say her English albums are bad. Far from it. This one got a lot of play from me when it came out and also always reminds me of my first year living in Japan. The song from this album "Easy Breezy" was the song used on all the Nintendo DS commercials as Utada was the spokesperson. Also the song "Devil Inside" (video below) totally slaps.

Track listing

Exodus – US and international edition
No. Title Length
1. "Opening" 1:50
2. "Devil Inside" 3:58
3. "Exodus '04" (Utada, Timbaland) 4:32
4. "The Workout" 4:01
5. "Easy Breezy" 4:03
6. "Tippy Toe" 4:15
7. "Hotel Lobby" 4:30
8. "Animato" 4:31
9. "Crossover Interlude" 1:18
10. "Kremlin Dusk" 5:14
11. "You Make Me Want to Be a Man" 4:37
12. "Wonder 'Bout" 3:48
13. "Let Me Give You My Love" (Utada, Timbaland) 3:38
14. "About Me"

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Tales of Innocence (テイルズオブイノセンス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Tales of Innocence (テイルズオブイノセンス) is yet another mainline Tales game that never left Japan. And it's a crying shame. This is such an impressive portable Tales game. A surprising amount of voice acting and cut-scenes, great music and an excellent story.

The game has been tested on an authentic Nintendo DS system and it stats up fine. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Nintendo DS games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Nintendo DS, DSi, 3DS or 2DS system.

Games will be wrapped in removable plastic sleeves and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailers for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki Gokuraku CD-ROM for Sega Saturn (天地無用！魎皇鬼ごくらくＣＤ‐ＲＯＭｆｏｒＳＥＧＡＳＡＴＵＲＮ) [18+]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki Gokuraku CD-ROM for Sega Saturn (天地無用！魎皇鬼ごくらくＣＤ‐ＲＯＭｆｏｒＳＥＧＡＳＡＴＵＲＮ) is a Tenchi Muyo fan disc for the Sega Saturn. Lots of pictures, video clips, info, a quiz game and more. Since some of the content on this disc contains nudity, the game is rated 18+ Keep that in mind before buying.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Angelique Tenkuu no Requiem (アンジェリーク天空の鎮魂歌)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Angelique Tenkuu no Requiem (アンジェリーク天空の鎮魂歌) is the first RPG game in the series. You play as Angelique Collet and there are some light dating sim elements.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Phantasy Star 0 (ファンタジースターZERO)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Phantasy Star 0 (ファンタシースターZERO) is a hack and slash RPG game set in the universe of Phantasy Star.

The game has been tested on an authentic Nintendo DS system and it stats up fine. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Nintendo DS games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Nintendo DS, DSi, 3DS or 2DS system.

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Susano Oh Densetsu (凄ノ王伝説)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Susano Oh Densetsu (凄ノ王伝説) is an early overhead RPG for the PC Engine. Never released outside of Japan.

The game has been tested on an authentic PC Engine system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese PC Engine games before bidding. This card will not run on an unmodified Turbo Grafx 16 system. It should run on clone systems such as the Retro Freak but I do not have one to test the compatibility.

HuCards will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Riglord Saga 2 (リグロードサーガ２)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Riglord Saga 2 (リグロードサーガ２) is the Japan-only sequel to the original Riglord Saga (Blazing Heroes in the United States).

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Sands of Destruction / World Destruction: Michibi Kareshi Ishi (ワールド・デストラクション〜導かれし意思〜)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Sands of Destruction / World Destruction: Michibi Kareshi Ishi (ワールド・デストラクション〜導かれし意思〜) is an RPG developed by ImageEpoch and published by SEGA for the Nintendo DS. It is all about the protagonists wanting to destroy the world. Yup, the good guys. I really enjoyed it but it seems a lot of people missed this one when I came out.

The game has been tested on an authentic Nintendo DS system and it stats up fine. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Nintendo DS games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Nintendo DS, DSi, 3DS or 2DS system.

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Virtua Cop 2 (バーチャコップ2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Virtua Cop 2 (バーチャコップ2) is the Sega Saturn port of the classic arcade light gun game. Major improvement over the first game in both graphics and the addition of branching paths. All voice acting is in English. No Japanese is required.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Loose Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Virtua Cop (バーチャコップ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

Virtua Cop (バーチャコップ) is the Sega Saturn port of the classic arcade light gun game. All voice acting is in English. No Japanese is required.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Loose Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Airs Adventure (エアーズアドベンチャー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T03:04:30+09:00

NOTE: There is some damage to the manual the price has been lowered because of this.

Airs Adventure (エアーズアドベンチャー) is a Saturn exclusive RPG game. The original title while in development was "Sega Adventure”.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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The Diofield Chronicle (ディオフィールドクロニクル) [Full English Version on Cart]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T00:30:21+09:00

The Diofield Chronicle (ディオフィールドクロニクル) is an original strategy role-playing game with a darker art and music style. No Japanese needed to play, full English version is on the cart along with the Japanese version.

The game has been tested on an authentic Nintendo Switch system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Nintendo Switch games are region free! This cart WILL run on any JPN/US/PAL Nintendo Switch system.

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Perfume - Love The World (Greatest Hits Album)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T00:30:21+09:00

Love the World / Perfume Global Compilation "Love the World" is the second compilation album by Perfume

Vinnk's Take: Great album to start your obsession with Perfume. It has most of their most famous tracks. "Polyrhythm", "Chocolate Disco", "Dream Fighter", "Laser Beam" and "Love the World" are among the groups most recognizable songs. This also represents the peak of their poularity. If you don't like this album, Perfume is probably not the group you are looking for.

Track listing

1. Polyrhythm
2. edge (△-mix)
3. love the world
4. Electro World
5. Chocolate Disco (2012-Mix)
6. Seventh Heaven
7. Game
8. Secret Secret
9. Night Flight
10. Baby cruising Love
11. Butterfly
12. Fake It
13. Laser Beam
14. Glitter
15. My Color (LTW-Mix)
16. Dream Fighter

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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Pop'n Music (ポップンミュージック)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T00:30:21+09:00

Pop'n Music (ポップンミュージック) is a Bemani music game from Konami. When I came to Japan in 2001 DDR was already kind of on the way out and Pop'n Music was the new hotness. It was in all the arcades. Great game. It is more fun with the Pop'n controller but you can play with a normal PS1 controller and still enjoy the awesome music. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Smash Court 3 (スマッシュコート3)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T00:30:21+09:00

Smash Court 3 (スマッシュコート3) is the 3rd and final PS1 installment of Smash Court. Great tennis gameplay and also some really unique FMV scenes. They are all in English (with Japanese subs).

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Dance Dance Revolution 3rd Mix (ダンスダンスレボリューション 3rd Mix)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-05-19T00:30:21+09:00

Dance Dance Revolution 3rd Mix (ダンスダンスレボリューション 3rd Mix) this is the 3rd mainline game in the popular arcade dance series. It does not require the dance pads, you can enjoy it with a standard controller but it's a lot more fun with the dance pads. No Japanese is needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Japan Retro Direct

Densha de Go! (電車でGO!)

Space Channel 5: Part 2 (スペースチャンネル5 パート2)

Fūun Shinsengumi (風雲 新撰組)

NiziU – 1st Album “U”

Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Feedback File (1st print Edition with DVD)

Kururin Pa! (くるりんPA!)

Love Psychedelico ‎– THE GREATEST HITS

Digital Pinball Last Gladiators (デジタルピンボール ラストグラディエーターズ)

Wacky Races Chiki Chiki Machine Mou Race (チキチキマシン猛レース)

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン鋼鉄のガールフレンド)

Puyo Puyo (ぷよぷよ) [Boxed]

Break In (ブレイクイン)

Shanghai (上海)

DEPTH（デプス)

V Tetris (Vテトリス) [Boxed]

Space Invaders Fukkatsu No Hi (スペースインベーダーズ復活の日)

THE Hanafuda 1500 Series Vol.4 (THE 花札 SIMPLE 1500シリーズVOL.6)

THE Mahjong 1500 Series Vol.1 (TTHE 麻雀 SIMPLE 1500シリーズVol.1)

Neon Genesis Evangelion 2 (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン2) [no manual]

Phantasy Star Nova (ファンタシースター ノヴァ)

Switch (スイッチ)

Street Fighter Zero 2 (ストリートファイターZERO 2)

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner (真・女神転生 デビルサマナー)

Touge: King the Spirits ( 峠キング・ザ・スピリッツ)

Mobile Suit Gundam Senki / Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 (機動戦士ガンダム戦記)

Dead or Alive (デッドオアアライブ)

PSY・S (Psy-S) – atlas

Power League II (パワーリーグII)

Love Psychedelico ‎– ABBOT KINNEY

m-flo - THE REPLACEMENT PERCUSSIONISTS

Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Landmark (1st print Edition with DVD and slipcase)

TWO-MIX - Dream Tactix w/ slipcover

TWO-MIX - BPM 143

TWO-MIX - Baroque Best

Ace Combat 2 (エースコンバット2)

Gran Turismo (グランツーリスモ)

Morning Musume - 4th Ikimasshoi! w/ Slipcase

TAMA (タマ) [One of the few region-free Sega Saturn games]

Katamari Damacy (塊魂)

Nights into Dreams (ナイツ)

Fighting Vipers (ファイティングバイパーズ) JPN version w/ Pepsiman!

Christmas Nights (クリスマスナイツ)

Morning Musume - Best! Morning Musume 1 (ベスト！モーニング娘。１)

Dead or Alive 5 (デッド オア アライブ 5)

Dancing Stage featuring Disney's Rave (ダンシングステージフィーチャリングディズニーズレイブ)

Morning Musume - First Time

Morning Musume - 3rd Love

Space Harrier (スペースハリアー)

TwinBee (ツインビー)

Sakura Wars: Hanagumi Taisen Columns (花組対戦コラムス) w/ full set of unused stickers

Blue Breaker: Ken yori mo Hohoemi o (ブルーブレイカー〜剣よりも微笑みを〜)

Lucky Star: Net Idol Meister (らき☆すた ネットアイドル・マイスター)

The Pillows - My Foot

Famicom Mini Bomberman (ファミコンミニ ボンバーマン)

The Pillows - OOPARTS (CD + DVD limited edition)

Rockman World 4 (ロックマンワールド4)

Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja (ジョー&マック 戦え原始人)

Puzzle Bobble (パズルボブル)

Rockman Zero 4 (ロックマンゼロ4)

TWO-MIX - Fantastix [1st Edition w/ slipcase]

Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete (ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて)

The King of Fighters '96 (ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ96)

Rockman World 2 (ロックマンワールド2)

The House of the Dead 2 (ザ・ハウス・オブ・ザ・デッド 2)

R?MJ The Mystery Hospital (――エムジェイ。 Ｒ？ＭＪ ＴＨＥ ＭＹＳＴＥＲＹ ＨＯＳＰＩＴＡＬ)

Real Bout Fatal Fury / Real Bout Garō Densetsu (リアルバウト 餓狼伝説)

Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series Vol. 7 Shun Di (バーチャファイター ＣＧポートレートシリーズＶｏｌ．７ 舜帝)

Simple Series Vol. 48 The Puzzle 2 (SIMPLE1500シリーズ Vol.48 THE パズル2)

Mobile Suit Gundam Renpou vs Zeon DX (機動戦士ガンダム 連邦ＶＳ．ジオンＤＸ)

White Knight Chronicles (白騎士物語 古の鼓動)

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax (電撃文庫 FIGHTING CLIMAX)

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Version (モンスターハンターポータブル 3rd HD Ver.)

Ellegarden - Bring Your Board!!

Angelique Special 2 (アンジェリークスペシャル 2)

Puzzle Bobble 2X (パズルボブル2X)

Shining Wisdom (シャイニング・ウィズダム)

Decathlete (デカスリート)

Puyo Puyo Sun / ぷよぷよSUN(サン)

Last Bronx (ラストブロンクス -東京番外地-)

Fūun Shinsengumi (風雲　新撰組)

Digital Pinball Last Gladiators (デジタルピンボールラストグラディエーターズ)

Phantasy Star Nova (ファンタシースターノヴァ)

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner (真・女神転生デビルサマナー)

Dead or Alive 5 (デッドオアアライブ 5)

Lucky Star: Net Idol Meister (らき☆すたネットアイドル・マイスター)

Famicom Mini Bomberman (ファミコンミニボンバーマン)

Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja (ジョー&マック戦え原始人)

R?MJ The Mystery Hospital (――エムジェイ。Ｒ？ＭＪＴＨＥＭＹＳＴＥＲＹＨＯＳＰＩＴＡＬ)

Real Bout Fatal Fury / Real Bout Garō Densetsu (リアルバウト餓狼伝説)

Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series Vol. 7 Shun Di (バーチャファイターＣＧポートレートシリーズＶｏｌ．７舜帝)

Mobile Suit Gundam Renpou vs Zeon DX (機動戦士ガンダム　連邦ＶＳ．ジオンＤＸ)

White Knight Chronicles (白騎士物語古の鼓動)

Stakes Winner: GI Kanzen Seiha Heno Michi (ステークスウィナーＧＩ完全制覇への道)

Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou Koto Nakare (サクラ大戦２〜君、死にたもうことなかれ〜)

Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki Gokuraku CD-ROM for Sega Saturn (天地無用！魎皇鬼ごくらくＣＤ‐ＲＯＭｆｏｒＳＥＧＡＳＡＴＵＲＮ) [18+]

Angelique Tenkuu no Requiem (アンジェリーク天空の鎮魂歌)

The Diofield Chronicle (ディオフィールドクロニクル) [Full English Version on Cart]