Today at the Tokyo Game Show it was revealed that popular fashion model and transsexual Ayana Tsubaki will make an appearance in the upcoming title Yakuza 3 as an oil massage therapist. She will offer the player massages to revive them and replenish their health. Now that's an interesting way of regaining your health in a game.

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  • 7
    chautemoc* Oct 10, 08
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    Tiger of Wu Oct 10, 08
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    • 3
      kevcothirtythree Oct 10, 08
      ...................see above.
      • 1
        The Don Oct 11, 08
        The jaw line gives it away a tad. >_<
        • 0
          Miss Razz Oct 11, 08
          I think that's just an awkwardly angled photo. Her jaw looks a bit more rounded in videos and other shots of her ...

        • 0
          tallteen86 Oct 11, 08
          Quite right Gothic Girl. Jaw doesn't look nearly so 'square' in those pics.

          I'd probably need a close-up of her face, to have any sort of suspicions (if I happened to have met her somewhere, not knowing she is a transsexual). There might be some hints (mostly subtle ones I guess), if you could see her up close and personal.

          Even then, she's rather cute, so I doubt I'd really make any guess like that.
  • 1
    Dark Arcanine Oct 10, 08
    Miss GG is better to be honest.
    • 1
      Miss Razz Oct 11, 08
      I hope I'm better than a girl who used to be a guy. I get so envious when guys are prettier than me!
      • 1
        tallteen86 Oct 11, 08
        I'd need candid pics, and pics of you in a small tank top and hot pants to make any sort of guess. Bikinis preferable.

        You know, for comparison between you and Ayana >_>
      • 1
        Bale Fire Oct 11, 08
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        I hope I'm better than a girl who used to be a guy. I get so envious when guys are prettier than me!
        Then why do you play Final Fantasy games Gothic Girl?
      • 1
        Dark Arcanine Oct 12, 08
        I meant you're just prettiest in general. <3
  • 0
    tallteen86 Oct 10, 08
    Seriously? She is cute *huggles*

    I better tell my Yakuza 3 pre-ordering friend about this 'feature' XD
    • 1
      Slumpy monkey Oct 10, 08
      "that popular fashion model and transsexual Ayana Tsubaki "

      Might wana reconsider mate.....
      • 0
        tallteen86 Oct 11, 08
        I no want to consider. She's still cute

        I DId see that bit after all >_>
  • 3
    Aussie Legend Oct 10, 08
    Seriously, wtf?

    Japan gets the most random shit.

    EDIT: She's pretty hot for a dude.
  • 2
    kik36 Oct 10, 08
    She's a transsexual? Jeez!!! Pretty soon we won't be able to tell what sex anyone really is!

    They did an excellent job recreating her/him though!!

    Seriously.....that's a dude?!
    • 2
      Raziel_326 Oct 10, 08
      You can USUALLY get a hint by looking at the jawbone. However, some of them it's almost impossible to tell. Japan is very open about this kind of thing. They even have an entire gameshow dedicated to giving scores to Transexuals...and on certain occasions they'll play a game on guess if "this is a real girl or a transexual".
      • 3
        chautemoc* Oct 10, 08
        Yeah, uhh, this story I read a long time ago kind of disturbed me..in theory we could all have slept with a post-op and not have known.
        • 2
          Tiger of Wu Oct 10, 08
          *bleep* that, from now on if I get with a Japanese chick I'm seeing a birth certificate beforehand
        • 0
          tallteen86 Oct 11, 08
          XD Chautemoc.

          Lucky for me, if it ever happens, I wouldn't be bothered.

          But DAMN poor guy, he's all confused. Good advice, since you'd probably 'remember' some details diferent, perhaps.

          @Raziel - Yeah, the only thing that really gives it away for this girl, to me, is the jawbone. Though I bet unmakeuped, and close up, you might notice more.
      • 1
        Armed Rebel Oct 11, 08
        Japan has some *bleep*ed up shit. Seriously.
        • 1
          Seproth Oct 12, 08
          There are trannies everywhere dude
        • 0
          Tiger of Wu Oct 14, 08
          But people don't really employ them as masseurs in video-games XD
  • 0
    iLLmatic Oct 10, 08
    Not buying this game anymore
  • 2
    Zaraze Oct 10, 08
    Am I the only person here without some degree of transphobia =/
    And for that matter am I the only one finding the whole 'oil massage babe to restore health' a lot more unusual and creepy than the fact it's a transexual doing it?

    Edit: That story was freakin hilarious chautemoc XD
  • 2
    kspiess Oct 10, 08
    I won't mind if the 'chick' didn't let me know. If I was getting a massage by some woman who suddenly said, "You know, I had penis once" I'd be freaked out.

    Yes, I know its just a game...just saying.
    • 1
      Seproth Oct 11, 08
      I am now going to attempt to talk every girl I know into doing this.

      Hilarity will ensue.
  • 0
    tallteen86 Oct 11, 08
    The in-game model of her, doesn't even look that much like her.

    They clearly were selective about the design.

    Especially with slimming down (Feminizing) the jaw.
  • 2
    iLLmatic Oct 11, 08
    A lot of dudes coming out the closet on this page
    • 2
      tallteen86 Oct 11, 08
      Errr, not really illmatic. Closest is kspiess, and he just said he wouldn't mind a massage, if he didn't know.

      Well, then there is me. But it isn't exactly a secret that I'm bi >_>

      And dammit, even if I wasn't, she is CUTE >_
      • 4
        Miss Razz Oct 11, 08
        I think that if she's got boobs and a vagina now, then that qualifies as being a girl.
        ... (at least, I think she has a vagina now )
        • 2
          Tiger of Wu Oct 11, 08
          But when the boobs are crafted and the vagina takes up a space previously occupied by fruit and two veg (so to speak) then it may be time to reconsider

          My rule of thumb: No uterus, no interest
        • 1
          Seproth Oct 11, 08
          umm....no uterus no intrest eh? You plan to feel for one? I think it's a tad late by then.

          Anway, lets put s/he in he/r proper classification. T for Trap.

          Honestly one I wouldn't terribly mind getting caught in.

          If what s/he used to be matters sexually, then wouldn't everyone be a pedophile? Considering everyone was once a child?
        • 0
          Tiger of Wu Oct 11, 08
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          umm....no uterus no intrest eh? You plan to feel for one? I think it's a tad late by then.
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          *bleep* that, from now on if I get with a Japanese chick I'm seeing a birth certificate beforehand
          And, no offence, but that's a little silly. I mean, every woman was once a child, but not every woman once had a penis XD (also, just to say, if anyone would tap that, fair enough, whatever floats your boat, I'm just saying s/he's the iceberg to my titanic )
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          Seproth Oct 11, 08
          quote Tiger of Wu
          And, no offence, but that's a little silly. I mean, every woman was once a child, but not every woman once had a penis XD
          Fair enough, I'm well aware most people couldn't roll with it.

          I just have an odd way of thinking about it I suppose. It's like the Pepsi challenge. If I can't tell the difference I don't think I'd care. However, I'll stick with Coke given the choice. I just wouldn't mind a Pepsi if you don't have anything else. I'd just rather not know it's Pepsi.
        • 2
          Tiger of Wu Oct 11, 08
          Thumbs up for the lolz XD
        • 4
          tallteen86 Oct 11, 08
          Quite right,Gothic Girl. The main point TBH.

          How many here would actually guess she was previously a man, though?
        • 0
          Tiger of Wu Oct 11, 08
          I wouldn't have been able to guess at all. That scares me
        • 2
          kik36 Oct 11, 08
          I woulda banged her without thinking twice. And by then it wouldn't matter if she told me she had some twig and berries. I also don't think it would make you gay either........since technically you would be attracted to the feminine features.

          It would definitely mess with your mind a bit and I'm glad I've never experienced it LMFAO
  • 2
    Aussie Legend Oct 11, 08
    None my guess.

    Heck, I'd do she him over some women

    I gotta pay more attention to the girls I go out with now.
  • 1
    iLLmatic Oct 11, 08
    Way too much shit I did not need to read on here. Guess it's my fault for coming back but wtf
    • 4
      tallteen86 Oct 12, 08
      Lol, maybe someone is secretly into attractive transexuals, but won't admit it?

      Not talking to anyone in particular *whistles innocently, and looks up, and then looks away*
  • 0
    Heretic Oct 12, 08
    Well than thats their secert that got out, but seriouly a massage game, come on people what next a cooking game...... O wait there is some already, yay now shoe shoppin games -.-
    • 1
      Raziel_326 Oct 12, 08
      Uh... Yakuza 3 is quite far from a "massaging game".
    • 0
      tallteen86 Oct 12, 08
      Yeah, she is just a character in the game. I guess it would be like the GTA prostitution thing, you can visit her for some short sequence (probably actually see it happen though, lol), then you' exit with your health restored.
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    Final Blade Oct 14, 08
    I have previously stated on somewhere, which only a few know, that im attracted to female qualities.

    And personally she looks female, very pretty if I must say. And as gothic girl stated, if she has boobs and a vag, she's a girl.
    Would I tap that, im not going to lie here, sure. I have nothing to be ashamed about. I don't hate on anyone, and I like feminine qualities. She had a Penis or was a man is past tense meaning she's a girl not a guy. Now people have different views on this, and thats fine. Not everyone is the same.

    Im not going to be freaked out about she used to having a penis cause quite honestly who cares what she had, she doesn't have it now and that what matters to me at the time.

    I do not care if anyone dislikes me more or does now after reading this comment. This is me, and thats how I always been. Call me open in relationships, experimental or even bi curious. The fact of the matter is im attracted to female qualities, she has them, and I like it. And from my perspective im still straight. Agree or not, doesn't matter.

    Now this would be a slightly different story if she looked like a girl as in the pics, have boobs and a penis.
    • 0
      tallteen86 Oct 14, 08
      Probably the first time I've ever given you a thumbs up.

      May be the last too >_> Let's hope not

      But yeah, seriously, not many here would have guessed she used to be a dood, if they'd no been told >_>

      She's cuter than a lot of 'natural' girls are, TBH.

      I'm not concerned about stuff like this, but that is me. Understandable that a lot of guys would have problems with being with a former male.
      • 0
        Final Blade Oct 18, 08
        I tend to be a realist when I post, so while im happy you gave me a thumbs up, I wasn't trying to gain any. Just being honest with myself. Sexual orientation is tricky business especially something like this. It could land you popular to looked down upon. I say its people loss if they label me(without getting to know me) just because of how I view this.

        I can understand about that as well, most guys would probably looked down upon if they dated someone who used to be a guy. Similar to guys and their package size. Since we all know most guys are emotional when it comes to that subject.
        • 0
          tallteen86 Oct 18, 08
          Yeah, TBH I don't care about other people that much, just in passing.

          I'd be more upset if she didn't tell me, but I'm an understanding fellow I like to think, so I doubt I'd get too upset, I'd like to think I'd just say "I understand why you didn't tell me, but still I would prefer to think you felt you could tell me." etc.

          Course, thoughts and actual reality vary >_>

          And nobody really does it for the thumbs up, so meh. Those that do would probably fail at it >_>

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