[youtube TjjsA4tduU0 Monster Hunter 2G launch event in Shibuya]

Monster Hunter Portable 2G went on sale in Japan yesterday, causing the country’s educational system and productivity levels to momentarily dip as players of all ages lined up to get their mitts on the latest portable party hunting madness. Famitsu sent their reporters out into the streets of Tokyo, where they snapped photos of crazy lines in notorious otaku havens like Akihabara and Shinjuku. Famitsu also grabbed video of Capcom’s big 2G launch event in Shibuya, which you can see in the YouTubery above. Highlights include happy words from producer Ryozo Tsujimoto-san (son of the CEO, Kenzo, and brother of the President, Haru), introduction of a new Monster Hunter drink by two cute campaign girls, an appearance by a popular Japanese comedy duo and an amazing Monster Hunter 2G costume! Big ups to Famitsu for taking so many pictures!