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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.
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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.
- ByAmber V
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.
Evangelion: giant Lance of Longinus replica to pierce the ground of a park in Japan
Ube City in Japan, the hometown of Hideaki Anno, director of the Neon Genesis Evangelion series, reported that it’s project to create a replica of the Lance of Longinus that appears in the anime is in its final stages.
- ByAmber V
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.
Armored Core 6 Ver.1.02 Update: was Balteus really nerfed that hard and how? We checked
FromSoftware’s Ver.1.02 patch for ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON released on September 11 has supposedly made Balteus and two other bosses less challenging. I try to see what's different for myself.
Dark Souls toilet account unveils long-awaited Armored Core toilet
The “dark souls toilet” X/Twitter account that posts Soulsborne-themed toilet content has recently blessed the Armored Core fandom with their own Armored toilet.
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.
Armored Core 6: NSFW fan art overwhelms community despite characters barely being shown at all
The Armored Core fandom is seeing a record high in lewd fanart with the release of Armored Core 6, and SFW communities are finding themselves overwhelmed.
Chilla’s Art announces psychological horror game The Kidnap, set in rural Japan
Japanese horror game developer Chilla’s Art announced their new title The Kindap for the PC (Steam). The game will revolve around a kidnapping incident in rural Japan.
Demon Slayer board game-styled title announced for the Nintendo Switch for 2024
Aniplex announced Demon Slayer: Mezase! Saikyou Taishi!, a digital board game scheduled to release in 2024 for the Nintendo Switch.
KyoAni arson trials: Can defendant’s claim of being unaware of how many people would die mitigate the crime?
The Kyoto Animation arson case suspect's claim that he was unaware of how many people could die due to his actions is raising some eyebrows in particular, with some voicing concerns that he may be suggesting homicide by willful negligence.
- ByAmber V
Japanese man sentenced to 2 years in prison (suspended for 5 years) for uploading gameplay and anime footage against guidelines
The Japanese court sentenced YouTuber Shinobu Yoshida (53) to two years in prison, suspended for five years, and a fine of about $6800 for uploading gameplay videos and edited anime footage without the permission of the right holders,
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.
Pokémon Sleep: Why does the game deal out F grades even if you’ve slept a lot?
The Pokémon Sleep community seems to be having trouble with the game’s weekly Overall Grade. Even some of the most hardcore sleepers have been reporting on Reddit that they keep mysteriously getting F grades. It would seem that simply sleeping a lot is not enough for those who want a high grade.
KyoAni makes steady progress towards recovery after deadly arson attack, culprit shows no remorse
Four years after the horrific arson incident that took place in a major studio of Kyoto Animation, the culprit is questioned about the case in court, but makes no attempt to apologize or show remorse.
- ByAmber V
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom developers admit to foreseeing Koroks being bullied
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi reveals that Koroks being tortured in the game was an anticipated, in fact intended turn of events.
- ByAmber V
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.
Armored Core 6: Zimmerman shotguns are so strong they’re causing some moral turmoil
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON's SG-2027 ZIMMERMAN shotgun has become popular among players for its strength and versatility, but some players question if the weapon is overpowered.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – No DLC planned for the game, according to producer
In an interview with Famitsu published on September 6, the developers of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom confirmed that no additional content is planned for the title.
- ByAmber V
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Users fear Yoshi may crumble under Elephant Mario’s weight
A scene form the latest trailer for Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. Wonder has people grieving for Yoshi, who has to carry the weight of Elephant Mario.
