History Trivia / JetSetRadio

** While ''Jet Set Radio'' would go on to receive an HD rerelease on PC, [=PlayStation=] 3, and Xbox 360, the same can't be said for ''Future''. If you want to play it, you'll have to buy its original disc (whether you choose its solo release or the ''SEGA GT 2002'' combo pack) and either an Xbox or a 360 to play it on - and if you go with the latter, you'll also have to deal with lag spikes in many areas.

** With the many unlockable characters, it seemed natural at the time that Professor K must be playable -- despite his incompatible character model (although he is unlockable in the GBA version). The same goes for the elusive Coin, too.
** Rumors once abounded about characters called Wave, Numa, and Check that had remnants in the Japanese version of ''Future''. In more recent years, discs of all regions and editions have been combed over, and no such characters could be found.

** Early concept art of ''JSR'' had the members of Poison Jam wielding baseball bats.
** During the marketing of the first game's American release, a Sampler CD was handed out from select stores. This CD included songs that were going to be added to the American version, but never were.

** [[https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Tgky6pZLj-c/TWrkqUjMNpI/AAAAAAAAAIg/KTBITx8gjiA/s640/jsrf_enemies.jpg A katana]] for Hayashi was unearthed from the game's files, though a katana is never seen at any point in the game. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GcvKo3cq_s This trailer]] from E3 2001 also shows a variety of differences. Gum sports a completely different dress, and Shibuya Terminal is practically unrecognizable. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfgFnW3WOAI This other trailer]] also shows split-screen multiplayer in Shibuya Terminal, a fight against helicopters in the same area, and some minor differences to other levels.
** Fifteen minutes worth of unused dialogue from ''JSRF'' has been unearthed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsWKrI2CfnU here]], detailing scrapped story elements, mechanics, and possibly bosses.

** In 2020, writer Shakira Presley shopped around a pilot for a [[https://twitter.com/shakirapressley/status/1428764026108932100 Jet Set Radio animated series]]. The show was targeted at teens and young adults, and Pressley was hoping to get Music/LilNasX and Creator/JohnBoyega to voice Garam and Combo respectively. Sadly, despite having SEGA's backing, the project was ultimately shelved due to studios at the time deeming it too financially risky to produce.

** In 2020, writer Shakira Presley shopped around a pilot for a [[https://twitter.com/shakirapressley/status/1428764026108932100? Jet Set Radio animated series]]. The show was targeted at teens and young adults, and Pressley was hoping to get Music/LilNasX and Creator/JohnBoyega to voice Garam and Combo respectively. Sadly, despite having SEGA's backing, the project was ultimately shelved due to studios at the time deeming it too financially risky to produce.

* PopCultureUrbanLegends: For a long time, people were unsure if ''Future'' was originally meant to be for the Dreamcast. Since the game makes barely any use of the right analog stick, it would seem to be programmed for the Dreamcast controller. On top of that, it would make sense for them shift a new JSR project in-progress to a new console after the failure of the Dreamcast, and since the Xbox had a similar architecture and Sega was prepping to enter an eleven game deal for the system, it seemed the obvious choice (the third ''VideoGame/ToejamAndEarl'' game went that way). Sometimes a rumor would pop up of it being confirmed that it started on the DC, and even a few times has this page had "it was originally for the Dreamcast" as an item. However, this [[https://twitter.com/Hideki_Naganuma/status/455166038724706304 Tweet]] by the game's composer finally puts the issue to rest: ''Future'' was always meant for the Xbox.

** A new ''JSR'' game was proposed by Headstrong Games for the Wii. [[http://ninjarage.blogspot.com/2008/03/video-game-projects.html Its concept art]] has circulated around the Internet for years. Sega reportedly shot down the idea, and Headstrong ended up making a new ''VideoGame/HouseOfTheDead'' game instead.

** Many songs featured in the series (everything by the Latch Brothers, Guitar Vader, and most single songs contributed by artists) have yet to see any form of re-release. In some cases, the original albums (if they were even on albums) are difficult to find, meaning the games are the best and cheapest way to hear them.

* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: Many songs featured in the series (everything by the Latch Brothers, Guitar Vader, and most single songs contributed by artists) have yet to see any form of re-release. In some cases, the original albums (if they were even on albums) are difficult to find, meaning the games are the best and cheapest way to hear them.
* NoExportForYou: Was once the case for the game's soundtracks, which didn't get an international release, physical or digital, until ''2012.'' The only thing the states got till then were sampler CD's featuring a handful of licensed tracks. On Top of that, the one release of the game that came with every region exclusive songs and levels, ''De La Jet Set Radio'', was only released in Japan through Sega's Online store. The Digital re-releases features nearly everything this version has except two songs, Deavid Soul’s "Yappie Feet" and O.B. One's "Many Styles".
* NoPortForYou: While ''Jet Set Radio'' would go on to receive an HD rerelease on PC, [=PlayStation=] 3, and Xbox 360, the same can't be said for ''Future''. If you want to play it, you'll have to buy its original disc (whether you choose its solo release or the ''SEGA GT 2002'' combo pack) and either an Xbox or a 360 to play it on - and if you go with the latter, you'll also have to deal with lag spikes in many areas.

* KeepCirculatingTheTapes:
** Many songs featured in the series (everything by the Latch Brothers, Guitar Vader, and most single songs contributed by artists) have yet to see any form of re-release. In some cases, the original albums (if they were even on albums) are difficult to find, meaning the games are the best and cheapest way to hear them.
** Also, wanna play ''JSRF''? It's an original Xbox-exclusive and has seen no re-release so far, thanks to [[ScrewedByTheLawyers its licensed soundtrack]]. Luckily, it's readily available in all regions, and can be bought cheaply in the ''SEGA GT 2002'' combo pack. It is also playable on a 360, albeit with lag spikes in many areas.
* NoExportForYou: Was once the case for the game's soundtracks, which didn't get an international release, physical or digital, until ''2012.'' The only thing the states got till then were sampler CD's featuring a handful of licensed tracks. On Top of that, the one release of the game that came with every region exclusive songs and levels, ''De La Jet Set Radio'', was only released in Japan through Sega's Online store. The Digital re-releases features nearly everything this version has except two songs, Deavid Soul’s “Yappie Feet” and O.B. One’s “Many Styles".

** In an early build of JSRF, Yoyo had a smaller health capacity and might have been able to hold more than 30 spray cans (the spray can icon doesn't turn green on the footage of this build). Footage can be seen on [[http://gameads.gamepressure.com/tv_game_commercial.asp?ID=602 this Xbox commercial]] at 0:09.

** A new JSR game was proposed by Headstrong Games for the Wii. [[http://ninjarage.blogspot.com/2008/03/video-game-projects.html Its concept art]] has circulated around the Internet for years. Sega reportedly shot down the idea, and Headstrong ended up making a new ''VideoGame/HouseOfTheDead'' game instead.

** Early concept art of ''JSR'' had the members of Poison Jam wielding baseball bats.

** Fifteen minutes worth of unused dialogue has been unearthed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsWKrI2CfnU here]], detailing scrapped story elements, mechanics, and possibly bosses.

* NoExportForYou: Was once the case for the game's soundtracks, which didn't get an international release, physical or digital, until ''2012.'' The only thing the states got till then were sampler CD's featuring a handful of licensed tracks.

* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: Many songs featured in the series (everything by the Latch Brothers, Guitar Vader, and most single songs contributed by artists) have yet to see any form of re-release. In some cases, the original albums (if they were even on albums) are difficult to find, meaning the games are the best and cheapest way to hear them.
** Also, wanna play ''JSRF''? It's an original Xbox-exclusive and has seen no re-release so far. Luckily, it's readily available in all regions, and can be bought cheaply in the ''SEGA GT 2002'' combo pack. It is also playable on a 360, albeit with lag spikes in many areas.

* PopCultureUrbanLegends: For a long time, people were unsure if ''Future'' was originally meant to be for the Dreamcast. Since the game makes barely any use of the right analog stick, it would seem to be programmed for the Dreamcast controller. On top of that, it would make sense for them shift a new JSR project in-progress to a new console after the failure of the Dreamcast, and since the Xbox had a similar architecture and Sega was prepping to enter an eleven game deal for the system, it seemed the obvious choice (the third ''VideoGame/ToeJamAndEarl'' game went that way). Sometimes a rumor would pop up of it being confirmed that it started on the DC, and even a few times has this page had "it was originally for the Dreamcast" as an item. However, this [[https://twitter.com/Hideki_Naganuma/status/455166038724706304 Tweet]] by the game's composer finally puts the issue to rest: ''Future'' was always meant for the Xbox.

** Also, wanna play ''JSRF''? It's an original Xbox-exclusive and has seen no re-release so far. Luckily, it's readily available in all regions, and can be bought cheaply in the ''SEGA GT 2002'' combo pack.

* PopCultureUrbanLegends: For a long time, people were unsure if ''Future'' was originally meant to be for the Dreamcast. Since the game makes barely any use of the right analog stick, it would seem to be programmed for the Dreamcast controller. On top of that, it would make sense for them shift a new JSR project in-progress to a new console after the failure of the Dreamcast, and since the Xbox had a similar architecture and Sega was prepping to enter an eleven game deal for the system, it seemed the obvious choice. Sometimes a rumor would pop up of it being confirmed that it started on the DC, and even a few times has this page had "it was originally for the Dreamcast" as an item. However, this [[https://twitter.com/Hideki_Naganuma/status/455166038724706304 Tweet]] by the game's composer finally puts the issue to rest: ''Future'' was always meant for the Xbox.

* UrbanLegendOfZelda: With the many unlockable characters, it seemed natural at the time that Professor K must be playable -- despite his incompatible character model (although he is unlockable in the GBA version). The same goes for the elusive Coin, too.
** For a long time, people were unsure if ''Future'' was originally meant to be for the Dreamcast. Since the game makes barely any use of the right analog stick, it would seem to be programmed for the Dreamcast controller. On top of that, it would make sense for them shift a new JSR project in-progress to a new console after the failure of the Dreamcast, and since the Xbox had a similar architecture and SEGA was prepping to enter an eleven game deal for the system, it seemed the obvious choice. Sometimes a rumor would pop up of it being confirmed that it started on the DC, and even a few times has this page had "it was originally for the Dreamcast" as an item. However, this [[https://twitter.com/Hideki_Naganuma/status/455166038724706304 Tweet]] by the game's composer finally puts the issue to rest: ''Future'' was always meant for the Xbox.
** Rumors once abounded about characters called Wave, Numa, and Check that had remnants in the Japanese version of ''Future.'' In more recent years, discs of all regions and editions have been combed over, and no such characters could be found.

** A new JSR game was proposed by Headstrong Games for the Wii. Its concept art has circulated around the internet for years. SEGA reportedly shot down the idea, and Headstrong ended up making a new ''VideoGame/HouseOfTheDead'' game instead.
** In late 2017, Dinosaur Games were [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gc9qq55BiQ commissioned by Sony]] to create a visual proof of concept for a new game titled ''Jet Set Radio Evolution.'' They then went on to present this video to SEGA, who turned it down.
** Early concept art of ''JSR'' had the members of Poison Jam wielding baseball bats.
* {{Woolseyism}}[=/=]DubNameChange: Several characters went through various name changes between the first game and ''Future'', sometimes not even related to their Japanese name. Two characters in particular went through three names: Bis/Mew/Rhyth, and Sugar/Pirahna/Boogie.

* OneOfUs: Hideki Naganuma (main composer for both games) is a huge fan of the games and has been rallying fans on Twitter to get interest up for a new game. He's also apparently a big wrestling and anime fan and also enjoys ''VideoGame/SpaceChannel5''.

* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: Many songs featured in the games (everything by the Latch Brothers, Guitar Vader, and most single songs contributed by artists) have yet to see any form of re-release and in some cases, the original albums (if they were on albums) are difficult to find, leading to the games to being the best and cheapest way to hear them.
** Also, do you want to play ''JSRF''? Good luck, it's an Xbox-exclusive and has seen no re-release so far. Of course, it's readily available online for very cheap, unless you're going for the stand alone release.
* NoExportForYou: Was once the case for the game's full soundtracks, which didn't get an international release, physical or digital, until ''2012.'' The only thing the states ever got until then was some music sampler CD's containing some of the third-party tracks.

* UrbanLegendOfZelda: With this many unlockable characters, it seemed natural at the time that Professor K must be playable -- despite his incompatible character model. The same goes for the elusive Coin, too.
** Professor K is an unlockable character in the GBA version though.
** For a long time, people were unsure if ''Future'' was originally meant to be for the Dreamcast, seeing how the game has barely any use of the right analog stick, and it would make sense for them shift a new JSR to a new console after the failure of the Dreamcast, and the Xbox just happened to have similar architecture. Sometimes a rumor would pop up of it being confirmed that it started on the DC, and even a few times has this page had "it was originally for the Dreamcast" as an item. However, this [[https://twitter.com/Hideki_Naganuma/status/455166038724706304 Tweet]] by the game's composer finally puts the issue to rest: ''Future'' was always meant for the Xbox.
** Rumors abound about characters called Wave, Numa, and Check that had remnants in the Japanese version of ''Future.'' However discs of all regions have been scoured and no such characters have ever been found.

** When the first game was nearing its American release, a Sampler CD was handed out from select stores. This CD included songs that were going to be added to the American version, but never were.

** [[https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Tgky6pZLj-c/TWrkqUjMNpI/AAAAAAAAAIg/KTBITx8gjiA/s640/jsrf_enemies.jpg A katana]] for Hayashi has been unearthed from the game's files, though a katana is never seen at any point in the game. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GcvKo3cq_s This trailer]] from E3 2001 also shows a variety of differences. Gum sports a completely different dress, and Shibuya Terminal is practically unrecognizable. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfgFnW3WOAI This other trailer]] also shows split-screen multiplayer in Shibuya Terminal, a fight against helicopters in the same area, and some minor differences to other levels.

** A new JSR game was proposed by Headstrong Games for the Wii. Its concept art has been circulated around the internet. Sega reportedly shot down the idea, and Headstrong ended up making a new ''VideoGame/HouseOfTheDead'' game instead. Fans were not happy.

** Early concept art of ''JSR'' had the members of Poison Jam wielding baseball bats. Thank goodness those weapons weren't implemented.

** In late 2017, Dinosaur Games were [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gc9qq55BiQ commissioned by Sony]] to create a visual proof of concept based on ''Jet Set Radio Future.'' They then went on to present this video to SEGA, who turned it down.

** In late 2017, Dinosaur Games were [[commissioned by Sony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gc9qq55BiQ]] to create a visual proof of concept based on ''Jet Set Radio Future.'' They then went on to present this video to SEGA, who turned it down.