VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Remi Morisawa
Has anime become mainstream? Popular anime district in Japan depicts the changes within anime culture over the decades
A Japanese user's recent trip to Ikebukuro's popular anime store, Animate, unintentionally reveals the evolution of anime culture. Is anime now mainstream?
Japanese user explains why people in Japan follow two religions using Love Live! and IdolMaster as an analogy
A Japanese user explains how Japanese people can believe in two religions, Shintoism and Buddhism, at the same time with a Love Live! and Idol Master analogy. Users find the unconventional explanation to hold some truth.
Japanese baseball fans keep diving into nasty river canal, risking injury, infection and even death
Hanshin Tigers beloved tradition of diving into Dotonbori River's nasty water can't be stopped. Even over a thousand police officers weren't enough to halt this rowdy tradition.
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.
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.
Popular cup noodle commercial revives Metal Gear Solid V’s 9-year coma meme
Instant noodle company, Nissin, brings back Metal Gear Solid's nine- year-coma meme in their latest commercial. Fans of the game and noodles, and even Hideo Kojima are amused by the unconventional advertisement.
Why has the pacing of anime gotten faster in the last 20 years?
Is the pacing of modern anime faster than those that came before them? An author explains why anime production companies have sped up anime story progression.
Nasubi, the man forced to live naked in isolation for over a year for a Japanese reality show, gets a documentary
Nasubi, the comedian who was tricked into living in a tiny apartment for over a year for a reality TV show, is now getting a documentary film titled The Contestant. The star of Prize Contest Life and his struggle to survive solely on sweepstakes winnings continues to gain interest even decades later.
US Stock image site makes both sides of an art theft case in Japan into victims
A Japanese artist gets their illustration stolen by the U.S. stock image site, Big Stock Photos. The internet provider NURO Hikari unknowingly uses the art in their advertisement.
Nintendo’s turnover rate for new employees is close to zero. Experts discuss what’s making everyone stay
Nintendo is reported to have an almost 100% employee retention rate. How does Nintendo manage to keep nearly all their employees? An expert, former employee, as well as users chime in on what this video game company does different.
Japanese webcomic artist sues their publisher for the equivalent of less than a penny
Keito Aida, the artist of popular horror-web manga, Koakuma Kyoushi Saiko (Little Devil Teacher) is suing their publisher Bunkasha for three yen.
This RPG’s TV commercials are creating awkward silences in households all over Japan
MementoMori's evening TV commercials have families across Japan feeling awkward. Users talk about why this series of advertisements is so embarrassing to watch around others.
Are people in Japan buying eggs based on how attractive they find their manufacturers? The answer is “yes” for many
Some people in Japan are buying eggs based on the attractiveness of their manufacturers. Does a handsome face on the packaging of produce sell better than those without?
Japanese city’s promotional campaign catches heat for using scantily dressed high school girl mascot
A Japanese city's anime schoolgirl mascot, Haruka Aozora, has online users in a heated debate. Is the character sexualizing girls? Users are split on this controversial character.
Magical girl anime event in Japan fails to include its only male protagonist in program, leaving a little boy heartbroken
Young male Pretty Cure fan bursts into tears after the male character is left out of the event. Online users wonder, how did the event forget it's only main male protagonist.
92% of Japanese school kids love “stanning,” 1 in 4 spend over 60 dollars monthly on YouTubers, anime etc.
1 in 4 children in Japan are spending over 60 dollars monthly on Youtubers and anime characters. 92% of Japanese youth have an Oshi, and they're willing to spend their allowances to "push for" and support them.
Users of popular Japanese BL social network have their information stolen and ransomed after security breach
A popular Japanese boys' love social media platform gets hacked. Users are worried about their data as it's revealed to be up for sell on a black hat hacking crime site.
Student’s “nazi cosplay” at Comiket in Japan sparks controversy
A Japanese student's Nazi cosplay at the Comiket has caused controversy on social media. Some have tried to defend the act by citing freedom of expression.
Pokémon Worlds Celebration Events 2023 turns all of Yokohama Pokémon-themed, fans enjoy festivities
Pokémon Worlds Celebration Events 2023 has fans from around the world in Yokohama for Japan's first WCS tournament. Participants are having fun grabbing event-exclusive items, trading pokémon, and dancing the week away.
Japanese dictionary revises definition of “otaku,” users discuss whether it’s otaku-enough
Japanese users are surprised by a major dictionary’s new definition of the word ‘otaku,’ which gives the word a more positive meaning. Some otaku aren’t quite sure if its new meaning fits. Is otaku losing its meaning?
Anime-driven campers in Japan slowly lose their enthusiasm for the outdoors, “real” campers rejoice
Japanese campers are excited about the end of the camping boom. Anime fans that were once crazy for camping are putting up their tent and quitting the outdoor activity.
Otome games aren’t just for girls. This male Japanese gamer explains why.
Japanese male otome game player shares what he finds so interesting about the story-based dating games targeted for women. His style of playing has both male and female gamers in agreement.