I'll be skipping this one. To weird and flamboyant

Shame, cos you'll be missing out on an excellent little shooter.

If you think this looks strange, wait till you see the sequel!

Yeah, can't wait to see the PSX/SS-sequel. Been looking for an original copy at a reasonable price for some time and couldn't even find one in Tokyo.

LOL Yeah, I've seen some of the later versions and to tell you the truth, I wish I hadn't.

The 32-bit versions are best forgotten...

I really hope Cho Aniki comes state side. Its a great novelty game, and conversation piece.

As SHMUPS go, it doesn't look all that great IMO. I might pick it up, but doubt it.

"The 32-bit versions are best forgotten..."

What the...?
The SNES Beat 'em Up is best forgotten, but Choaniki: Kyuukyoku Muteki Ginga Saikyou Otoko is hilarious fun at its best...the gameplay left aside. ^^

This series of games are too weird and disturbing for me, I hope this doesnt come out in the US.

Damo, If you were to pick the best shooter games of ALL TIME what would you suggest. Even ones not on the VC. Can you give me a list from best to worst what you think is the best.

Weird...

@Kelvin

I agree, and I for one will like to see this come State-side just for the WTF-Factor.

This is some downright scary crap. If you don't believe me, then take a look for yourselves at some of these screenshots from games throughout the series:
http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/sexual-games/10.php
If this is a preview of things to come, then the Virtual Console as we know it has officially been flushed down the toilet

This looks like great fun.

Ah, what the **????!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I'll have great fun gifting this one to some friends. Laughs Maniacally

Looks like another shooter I will get even if for nostalgic laugh factor. The graphics almost remind me of the Valis games, which also need a VC release. Is the music in this game worth listening to?

Yeah. Seriously, people, stop taking your opinions from internet idiots. Chou Aniki has been ridiculed as some sort of borderline gay porn ever since Seanbaby got his hands on it. Yes, it has a bizarre sense of humor, but it's no worse than stuff like Parodius in that manner - just different. Try it out, laugh at the silly humor, and enjoy the game for what it is, rather than thinking you'll grow gay from even thinking about the game. In terms of "gayness", this is the videogame equivalent of Team America, not Brokeback Mountain.

haha, the beggining looks like Forgotten Worlds, with the evil dude looming over the city

@Adamant

Good luck, most gamers play 'Follow the leader', and the reviewers are the leaders since gamers don't have an opinion of their own to choose which game they want.

While the art looks funny, Damo said that the gameplay won't set your world on fire. And that Blade fans would be dissapointed. So I think I'd rather just wait for Parodier.

Of course if Wiiware turns out to be awful, I might get this to wipe my points out instead

This game looks interesting, however, I will still pass on it since it's another shooter.

I still enjoy traditional space ship shooters or something like 1942

This game looks and sounds mental. Would love to hear the music in this game though if it sounds that good.

I can't believe some of the negative comments on here, I think it looks like a lot of fun, and having had a look at the video, you can certainly see some similarities with Gynoug in its visual style, and the way it plays, and that's a good thing!

"While the art looks funny, Damo said that the gameplay won't set your world on fire. And that Blade fans would be dissapointed. So I think I'd rather just wait for Parodier."

Yes, that's true - the appeal is mostly in the humor, not in the gameplay itself, which is fairly unimpressive. If what you're looking for is just a good shmup game, you should look elsewhere, but if you want a game with tons of silly humor and weirdness, this is a winner. Gameplay-wise, the game isn't bad, but it's not outstanding either, and there are so many fantastic shmups on the VC that overshadow it completely. Get this for the humor, nothing else.

After seeing the link in StarDust's post....I'm scared. I'm not going to come anywhere near this game if it comes to the US.

This has already been said by others but i just have to say it as well. WTF?!!

What's up with all the kids scared of the imagery in this game? I think this looks like a blast. I really hope this comes to the US. We can all use a little flamboyance in our lives.

Well after recording the Pod Cast, I'd really made myself want this. It's pretty damn good. Although Damo/Dazza/Drake, I'd try and find better youtube footage, I have no idea why, but that video plays sooooooo much slower than my game.

Adamant, yep, we have some brill shooters

Anyone who's interested, I've video reviewed this, as well as all of my other 147 VC games

http://www.youtube.com/user/DEIVION212

Earthbound is one of my favorite games. That being said, I don't mind "weird" games. If a "weird" game means an entirely new gameplay experience, then I'm all for it. I'm not one to condemn creativity and innovation in video games, If you are repulsed by the premise of this game, then you are obviously taking this game too seriously. This game doesn't even take itself seriously; if I'm not mistaken, it's supposed to be funny. This is the very reason why game developers don't take chances with video games anymore; if it's too "weird," then no one will buy it. So what happens? We get yet another first-person shooter. Seriously folks, broaden your horizons a bit; try something "weird." You may be surprised by how much you enjoy it.

@Drake

Well get him telt then lol

I just thought I'd mention it because the slowness put me off, so incase it's put others off... It's actually pretty fast It faster than a few VC SHMUPS.

seems like Virtual-Turbo are only concerned about TurboGrafx related releases on the U.S. Virtual Console. I haven't seen any mention of our recent releases on the site.

It is probably just a reflection on how busy Corbie is. After all he is our star WiiWare reviewer now

I laughed so hard. Do want!

^None of those pictures are from this game.

The first couple are from Ai Chou Aniki, which has been announced for VC release, though, so save your pennies a bit longer, and you'll get your desires fulfilled.

This game looks a lot like Gynoug (Mega Drive), with its merging of man and machine, maybe a bit less "ugly" than Gynoug.

haha i cant beleive this is one of the VC games. the only one i knew about was the one that was more similar to a tournament fighter, didnt even know about the shmup. while that one was extremely "gay" as some might put ( i know i would lol) it is a super funny game, and if the shooters ( i love parodius btw) are as funny as those games ( i mean in the fighter chou aniki one of the guys shot a ki blast from his wang, how can you not love that) then this is something to consider.

looks like street fighter as a shooter

If I have some spare Wii Points one day I might get this.

I really want to play this for the novelty factor. The only thing that puts me off is that the sequels are more erotic, and I'd like as much obscure man-erotica as possible to justify a purchase. How predominant is the homosexual imagery in this game?

This game is SO bizarre!

wow. whoever thought this game up must be really gay, or had one bad lsd trip. hopefully it won't come to america. but yea the sequels are much worse.

Edit: The music is the wierdest thing I've ever heard. It's wierder than Katamari Damacy's music! Yet it's funny, and oddly captivating.

900 Wii Points? The TG-16 games are 600 Points and this one is 900?

Its a TG16-CD game, they all cost 800. Add another 100 because its never been released outside of Japan before!

@Mr. Cheez

BLASPHEMY! But unfortunally I don't see this one coming to State-side. We already have enough whining idiots with Pong Toss. >.>

(Updated) Well I been proven wrong, in a GOOD WAY.

Looks like hilarious stuff! I don't think I'll get it, since, while I like a laugh, I'd prefer to play a good game. I'll gladly watch some videos though. Hooray for Youtube!

Edit: Wow, it does have great music!

900 is quite high... 300 points extra just because it's an import? Or was it a turbografx cd game?

Btw I somehow feel imports should cost less actually. I mean, think of it, you're getting an untranslated game. Granted, there's probably not much text, but still...

Why release this worthless game known only for it's humor? This game should not come to the Virtual Console for the U.S.A. But it is which is a BAD idea! Let's release classic like Earthbound, or Megaman X not this!
Hudson Soft should be sued are be force to work on their more famous series like Bomberman!

I actually can't wait now for this to come out, after watching that video. This game looks very entertaining.

Can't wait to DL tomorrow after lunch. Just beat Star Parodier, highly recommend that one too.

If you're a shooter fan then a shooter is a shooter. Check the phobias at the door and bust out the skillz men.

Why would you take a game like Cho Aniki so seriously? Come on! Besides if this were ladies in bikini suits nobody would be saying anything

"If you're a shooter fan then a shooter is a shooter. Check the phobias at the door and bust out the skillz men."

I couldn't have said it better myself.

I think if they were girls in bikinis I would still get mad.

This game is funky, i want it!

lol @ everyone not wanting this to be released in North America... cause, here it is.. looks like an odd shmup to say the least

I downloaded the game to see what all the fuss was, and I have to say...it's not that weird. The only problem is that it's an average shooter with an inflated price.

I like bizarre games, and I think this game is fun... but it can be VERY frustrating. But I like its surreal art style, the music is great, and the controls are good. So I'd give it 3.5/5. But since it's either 3/5 or 4/5, I'll go with 4/5.

There really isn't that much homoerotic imagery in the game - after all, it's rated E10+. But just wait for the sequels!

Edit: I'm finally used to the controls, so now I'm having a gay old time.

I am gay and I definately wanna try this out. But it does look like the pride parade came to town with this game.

I wonder if they'll release Ai Cho Aniki? I'd love to see the gaming community's reponse to that piece of work. Kicking the absurdity into full throttle. Hell yes.

It looks weird, but I've been looking for a good horizontal shooter, and it seems good enough but, aren't there better TG-16 horizontal shooters out there? Gate of Thunder perhaps.

No go for me. I don't have any points to spare anyway, saving what's left of my reserve for Mega Man 9!

Anything good and F!ed-up, like the movies Fight Club, Pulp Fiction, and this game, I want. Will be getting it once I get my new job, cuz then I can afford a TV.

@Atlantis. What did you call me!?

Needs moar bewbs.

Just buy this game, it great!

I downloaded this because I wanted more Japanese games, and it seemed bizarre... it is bizarre, its also hilarious and somehow charming. Most importantly, its fun!

This game is fun and worth it for the art and music alone. It's not actually gay (unlike the sequels), more like "demented". It plays like a standard shooter.

I remember commenting here as Super Sonic when I hated this game with a passion. Man was I an idiot back then, now I realize it's a good game.