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Majority of anime industry professionals want the use of AI to be legally regulated
A Nippon Anime & Film Culture Association (NAFCA) survey reveals that over 70% of anime industry professionals would like to have the use of generative AI legally regulated.
Female Japanese streamer hosts “Incel mixer party” with VIP viewing seats
Controversial female ex-pro game Tanukana has announced that she will be hosting a real-life matchmaking event for incels, which others will be able to view for a fee.
The One Piece live action series’ success may be in how it broke free from Hollywood supervision
On the topic of how successful the Netflix live adaptation of One Piece turned out to be, a Japanese lawyer who had been involved in the project made a public comment stating that the conditions of the contract had a lot to do with the series’ success.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet get major QoL updates: mini map can be locked to north, Boxes load faster
The Ver. 2.0.1 update for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet includes the release of “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask” and other helpful fixes and adjustments.
Attack on Titan-themed four-day-long virtual afterparty to be held. Talk and toast with cast and fans worldwide
In honor of Attack on Titan’s finale and 10-year run, a four-day-long after party will be hosted in the metaverse for its fans. Participants will be able to hangout with other fans, as well as cast and crew of the anime.
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Yaranaika meme’s source manga Kuso Miso Technique banned in Japan by Amazon
Kuso Miso Technique, the manga that inspired the immortal Yaranaika meme and recently crowdfunded an OVA adaptation, has been banned from Amazon in Japan.
Indie games
Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
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Nintendo has always communicated through its products, without explaining itself much – Shigeru Miyamoto gives insights into new museum
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the philosophy behind the new Nintendo Museum and how his signature unintentionally became one of the exhibits.