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Amber V
Novice Editor-in-Chief since October 2023.
She grew up playing Duke Nukem and Wolfenstein with her dad, and is now enamored with obscure Japanese video games and internet culture. Currently devoted to growing Automaton West to the size of its Japanese sister-site, while making sure to keep news concise and developer stories deep and stimulating.
YouTube’s new calligraphic logo reminds Japanese users of edgy teen fashion
Japanese users started noticing an alternate logo on the YouTube site and apps on August 16. The unexpected font of the new logo has caused a variety of reactions on Japanese X (formerly Twitter), with many agreeing that it is reminiscent of lame logo T-shirts worn by edgy teenagers back in the day.
Famous Japanese illustrator accused of using AI generated art, proves claims false with evidence
Japanese manga illustrator Rui Araizumi was recently accused of using AI generated art, which they proved false by providing proof of having drawn their artwork by hand.
“Land of molesters” trends in Japan as a way to shame offenders after Korean DJ is sexually harassed during live show
Words such as “land of molesters” and “disgrace of Japan” started trending on Japanese X (formerly Twitter) after Korean celebrity DJ Soda reported being sexually harassed by fans during her live performance in Osaka, Japan on August 14.
Worst Mario film in history to be re-released in Japanese theaters, Japanese fans stupefied
Hollywood’s infamous live-action film Super Mario Bros. from 1993 is scheduled to be re-released in movie theaters all over Japan in a restored 4K edition starting September 15 this year.
Nintendo registers numerous new patents from Tears of the Kingdom, even for loading screens
Nintendo has recently made public numerous patents they have registered, most of which are related to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Even unexpected game mechanics such as fast travel loading transitions have been patented.
University in Japan develops AI system to detect students dozing off in class, public wants it used in the National Diet
News of an AI system developed to detect when student doze off during class has been causing waves among the Japanese public, as people question its ethicality. On the other hand, people want the system in the National Diet of Japan.
Japanese game director tells of debugger who can press a button within a 16.6 millisecond window
A post by Japanese game dev Tokihiro Naito has gathered people to appreciate the amazing feats of some game debuggers, some of which are able to catch even bugs that appear in 1/60 of a second.
Idolmaster Million Live campaign has fans pay to promote the series on their own
A recently announced commemorative campaign for The Idolmaster Million Live anime will have fans supporting the series by decorating their cars with official Idolmaster decals, but the participation fee doesn't have everyone on board.
Japanese robot cat waiter smiles proudly as he makes a huge mess, people love him all the more
A beloved Japanese cat-themed food delivery robot called BellaBot has been gaining attention for how cute it is even when failing at its tasks and making a mess. The robot can be seen in over 2000 restaurants in Japan.
Raging Loop creator’s indie game studio announces two new titles in the making
Studio Yomi, indie game studio founded by Japanese scenario writer Amphibian announced that they have two new titles currently in development titled “P” and “Q” respectively.
#NoBarbenheimer trends as Japanese users speak out on tasteless Barbenheimer memes
#NoBarbenheimer trends on Japanese Twitter as users condemn the series of tasteless memes regarding nuclear bombings created within the Barbenheimer trend. The official US Barbie Movie account responding to such content sparked the public outrage.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure’s unhinged plot is just a glimpse of Sanrio’s insanity
The Sanrio open-world adventure game Hello Kitty Island Adventure for Apple Arcade had players taken aback with it's first scene including an emergency plane evacuation. In Japan, Sanrio is known for the shocking content they often spice up their media with.
Japanese company uses underselling voice-actors from their agency as card-packers in their card game business, but it’s a good thing
Japanese company Bushiroad has recently been gathering attention for their policy of having voice-actors signed under their agency work part-time at their card game production sites in periods when they don’t have enough work coming in.
Manga author has their manga scrapped last minute by Japan’s “most explicit” magazine after working on it for 3 years
Japanese manga writer has their upcoming serialization for Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine suddenly cancelled after it had been in the works for three years. It was cancelled for containing "inappropriate expressions."
Japanese Twitter user has their username “stolen” by Elon Musk’s new AI business
A Japanese Twitter user recently had their username changed by Twitter without their knowledge. Their original username is now being used by Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s new AI-related startup company.
The real reason why Pokémon Sleep′s release was so delayed: Humans can only sleep once a day
An excerpt from an interview with the Select Games development team of Pokémon Sleep explains one of the big reasons the game was delayed for such a long time, and no one can blame them after finding out.
This major Japanese noodle brand actually manages to use memes to promote without being cringe
Nissin Foods, the leading manufacturer of instant cup noodles in Japan, has recently grabbed the spotlight with a commercial that makes clever use of a viral meme song.
Bocchi the Rock: surplus of used Les Paul guitars in Japan as fans give up on their fleeting dreams
Used guitar stores in Japan seem to be having a surplus in a certain Les Paul Custom model as fans of Bocchi the Rock lose their enthusiasm to learn the guitar.
Pokémon Sleep: Japanese walkthrough site lists “sleeping pills” as a tool for real competitive sleepers, but quickly backtracks
A Japanese video game walkthrough listing sleeping pills as one of their recommended methods to get high scores in Pokémon Sleep has gone viral on Japanese Twitter recently. The mention of sleeping aid has since been deleted from the site.
This ginormous 6000+ page Idolmaster memorial book could serve as a blunt weapon
An official Memorial Book commemorating the past 8 years of the Idolmaster SideM series announced for 2024 is going to exceed 6000 pages, which has caught the attention of users even outside of the fandom.
Final Fantasy XVI’s fascinating “Mini Soken System” takes player immersion to a new level
Final Fantasy XVI has been revealed to include a so-called “Mini Soken system” that edits the OST of the game and adjusts volume in real time to match the pace of each player’s gameplay and improve player immersion.
Everyone hates inaccurate depictions of Japan, right? Wrong – a lot of Japanese people want more
A recent viral tweet by a Japanese user suggests that many Japanese people are actually fascinated, or at least amused, with some of the faulty representations of Japan in western media.