Topics of discussion
Opening discussions:
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– Tenga
– Every company seems to be in lockstep with enslaving you
∟Google is killing your Android freedom
∟Keep Android Open (Stop Google from limiting APK file usage)
∟Governments are investigating problems they intentionally let fester so you’ll accept their solution
∟Collective Shout appears to be behind the wave of VISA and Mastercard censorship
∟Recall that they got No Mercy banned last year
∟And Savvy called them pigs
∟Now they are presenting her comments as though she was a man threatening them
∟Last year they presented a username on a survey as violence
∟Many improperly interpreted the image to mean an email from the address was received
∟They explain that it came through Nationbuilder
∟But since nobody knows what that is, they still think they are lying
∟Savvy, on the other hand, correctly calls them out
∟Now they are releasing a collection of anonymous statements as proof of terrorism
∟Technology Facilitated Violence Against Women: Collective Shout Case Study
∟Japanese Yuri Game Developer Delays New Release After Banks Block Steam Revenue
∟France’s highest court prevented the social media ban there
∟Some are celebrating this as a win
∟Because it can’t be appealed
∟Texas Man Arrested After Threatening to Stab Governor Staff Because He Couldn’t Watch Anime
∟Houston Man Charged For Terroristic Threat Over Anime
∟Houston man arrested for threatening governor’s office over online content restrictions: affidavit
∟Man accused of threatening governor over anime access
∟Laws in Texas are affecting the whole world
∟Japanese Publishers Win New Criminal Copyright Case Against Movie Summary Website
∟Court Orders YouTube to Reveal Identities of Anime Recap Creators After Rejecting Fair Use Argument
∟Court Rejects Fair Use Claim, Orders YouTube to Unmask Anime Recap Channels
∟Hand in glove
∟Warner Bros. Strikes Channels Over ‘Lanterns’ Spoiler Discussion Despite No Copyrighted Footage Shown
– Pickups
– GTA 6 Boss Claims Gamers Are Pre-Ordering More Copies of the Ultimate Edition
∟This will raise the default price of games going forward
∟Strauss Zelnick Insists “Everyone” Will Watch GTA 6 Trailer on Netflix
∟Games Journalists treat the decision like it was ordained by God Himself
∟Being culturally important is not a free pass
∟This feels like a social engineering scam
∟Sony killing PlayStation discs will make PS Store prices cheaper, former Square Enix financial exec says, and you only need to look at Steam to understand why | GamesRadar+
∟Complete nonsense when the PlayStation Store has no direct competitors
∟It’s crazy how much people are rushing to defend such an anti-consumer decision
∟Sony is lying with statistics
∟Over 90% of Square Enix’s Game Sales Are Now Digital
∟This is the collapse of gaming
∟Stop Killing Games Joins Dutch Consumer Group’s $457M Lawsuit Against Sony Over Digital Store ‘Monopoly’
∟Sony has more law suits than exclusives at this point
∟Legal expert decries Stop Killing Games on behalf of Sony
∟It only became complicated when we shifted to digital
∟Getting what I pay for is not complicated
∟What’s complicated is convincing your customer they need to pay you by the minute
∟Google withdrew a man’s paid for Lord of the Rings
∟And offered him the opportunity to buy it back
∟PBS sues data center after losing access to 50TB archive with 70 years of TV history
∟This is what you can expect from the digital future
∟PC and Console players agree
∟Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console Announced, Plus Physical Disc Drive Covers
∟PlayStation’s announcement Tweet
∟The perfect response
∟We’re already seeing the price differences
∟The game is Mixtape all over again
∟This game is a caricature of AAA gaming
∟24-year-old games look more appealing
∟They’ve built the illusion of gameplay
∟Japan Studio died for this
∟It’s a remake of Subway Surfers
∟Everything is a rip off of something else
∟What are the first 3 words that come to mind when you see the PlayStation logo?
∟Save Physical Media
∟Don’t Kill the Disc: Tell Sony to Keep Physical PlayStation Games
∟Don’t forget about the blackout!
Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:
– Tenchi Galaxy Anime Pilot
– Robot Rhapsody
– Classic Disney DuckTales Comic Book Adventures Return!
Convention news:
– Police ask Kumamoto residents to not get blackout drunk as much during earthquake relief efforts
– Study finds hundreds of people in Indonesia legally named after Naruto, Inuyasha, other anime stars
– Japanese Punk Band Faces Backlash After Guitar Thrown Into Crowd Seriously Injures Fan
Live-Action Anime news:
– Kratos Voice Actor Christopher Judge Blasts Amazon ‘God of War’ Series for Ignoring Original Game Writers
– Oda is allegedly super involved in the live-action production
∟‘One Piece’ Actress Emily Rudd Was Once a Disney Princess
∟Here she is
∟Season 3 Finished Filming
∟Outfit Inspiration
∟Season 3 Filming locations
∟Jamie Ward is apparently the godson of Heath Ledger’s dad
∟Season 4 may have been greenlit already
∟Agency Leaked Baroque Works Agent Casting
∟Bon Clay Pronouns
Streaming news:
– NHK Apologizes After Employee Developed PTSD Following Sexual Assault by Program Performer
– Western YouTuber Accused of Breaking & Entering in “Abandoned” Japanese City
Theater Release news:
– Ribbon no Kishi Director Says Cross-Dressing Removed Because It “Wouldn’t Challenge Modern Values”
– Kimi no Na wa Director Makoto Shinkai Says His Next Anime Film May Not Be Far Away
– Brad Pitt Says AI Could be the Savior of the “Mid-Budget” Movie
Series news:
Anime:
– Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 Anime Introduces Three New Cast Members in Latest Trailer
– HELL MODE Season 2 Anime Unveils Rosenheim Arc Visual, Cast
– Villains Are Destined to Die Manhwa Gets Animated Adaptation
– Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story TV Anime Announced for 2027
– DIGIMON BEATBREAK Anime Releases Asuka Arc Key Visual
∟Digimon Profits Hit All-Time High, Surpassing Even the Franchise’s 2000s Anime Boom
– The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3 Anime Unveils Momiji Momi Heroine Visual
– Glasses with a Chance of Delinquent Anime Unveils 2027 Premiere, Teaser Visuals
– Game Sekai Tensei “DANKATSU”: Gamer wa “Dungeon Shuukatsu no Susume” wo “Hajime kara” Play Suru Anime Debuts in January 2027
– Tenkaichi: The Greatest Warrior Under the Rising Sun Anime Teaser Trailer Reveals Release Date, Main Cast and Staff
– Tank Chair Anime Trailer Reveals Premiere Date, Theme Songs and More Cast
– Paws & Palaces Donghua Reveals October Japanese Broadcast Details and More
– The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life Anime Reveals Action Trailer
– Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Anime Reveals Tsunomaki Watame Opening Song, New Visual
– Kingdom Hearts anime announced
– English Voice Actor for Re:Zero’s Subaru Claims Character is “Neurodivergent”
Manga:
– Re:Zero Fans Accuse Yen Press of Mistranslating Subaru’s Feelings for Emilia
– Kinsou no Vermeil Artist Yoko Umezu Dies From Stroke, Manga Ends With Latest Chapter
– Gantz Creator Soon to Retire From Manga: “I Simply Don’t Have the Energy Anymore”
Games:
– Dead or Alive 6 Last Round New DLC Making the Female Bodies Sexier
∟Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Mod Making the Swimsuit DLC Way Hotter
– Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Teases Tan Tomboy Tohno Mizuki
– Swords & Slippers Developers Fire Back at Criticism of Its Sexy Character Designs
– Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Once Again Uses “Body Types” Instead of Gender
∟A reddit post pointed out that the voice actors have pronouns
∟But the voice actor has removed it from their bio
– Persona × NIKKE Collaboration Tones Down the Sexiness of the Persona Girls
∟Definitely seems like censorship considering the caked up chibi form
∟The Persona Remake is going to have the worst writing
– Pokémon Bank Is Shutting Down In February 2027
∟Pokémon Bank Service to End in February 2027
∟Pokemon Bank shutting down in February 2027
∟Every Trainer can celebrate 10 years of Pokémon GO with a special Mewtwo!
– Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Admits Massive Amount of Content May Have Driven Some Away
∟Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Incorporate Advent Children, Dirge of Cerberus & Crisis Core Into Ending
– Kingdom Hearts IV release now set for late 2027
– Uma Musume English Localization Process a Complete & Utter Disgrace
Release news:
– Kodansha US Attack on Titan Definitive Edition Release Delayed Due to Production Issues
– Right Stuf
∟Sentai Filmworks
∟MediaOCD
– Pumping Iron Blu-ray
Random Merch news:
– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
∟Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
∟Studio Ghibli releases Japanese curry shirts in honour of anime about the studio’s staff
∟Studio Ghibli adds new range of neckties to its anime merchandise store in Japan
∟Studio Ghibli releases new anime character socks to put a magical spring in your step
∟Beautiful new dangling Totoro socks let the Ghibli mascot sway with every step
∟Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
∟Beautiful Ghibli anime uchiwa fans are like little posters you can use to keep yourself cool
∟Studio Ghibli releases new anime character fans to keep fans looking and feeling cool this summer
∟Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
∟Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
∟Studio Ghibli combines anime and craftsmanship in new Totoro and Jiji Gobelin tapestry bags
∟Studio Ghibli brings Totoro Soot Sprites out of the anime shadows for a new bag and pouch collection
∟Studio Ghibli adds a new Jiji mini bag to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
∟New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures
∟Studio Ghibli turns anime characters into “Friendly Bags” for merchandise range in Japan
∟Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
∟Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan
∟The adorable, delicious joy of the Totoro cream puff gift box
∟Cherry blossom Totoro cake brings pink sakura sweetness to Tokyo this White Day
∟Ghibli’s No Face continues to demonstrate his generous character growth by dispensing soy sauce
∟Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
∟Studio Ghibli adds new anime tumblers to its cool streetwear brand in Japan
∟Studio Ghibli adds new Ponyo glassware to its anime lineup for summer
∟Studio Ghibli Chronicles: Inside Stories from the Award-Winning Animation Studio
∟Hayao Miyazaki’s Whisper of the Heart concept art revealed in new Ghibli illustration book
∟New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
∟Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
∟Don’t judge this Kiki’s Delivery Service book by its cover, because it’s not actually a book!
∟Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
∟Studio Ghibli adds new Jiji’s baby plush toy to its anime merchandise range in Japan
∟Studio Ghibli releases new Kiki’s Delivery Service Jiji music box for anime fans
∟Studio Ghibli releases a musical diorama based on a touching anime scene from My Neighbour Totoro
∟Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
∟Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
∟Studio Ghibli releases new Spirited Away earrings featuring mysterious anime bathhouse character
∟Beautiful Ghibli earrings allow you to finally reunite two of the studio’s star-crossed lovers
∟Awesome Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle figure is also a puzzle and an organizer
∟Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
∟Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
∟Studio Ghibli unveils new finger puppets featuring anime characters from My Neighbour Totoro
∟Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
∟Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who’s the blue character?
∟Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
∟Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
∟Studio Ghibli’s new moving keychains are the angry, adorable bugs from Nausicaa
∟Studio Ghibli Laputa figure looks like it’s really flying thanks to cool visual trick
∟Totoro Soot Sprites are here to help keep your organized as adorable paper clips
∟Studio Ghibli releases huge new wooden clip collection featuring 25 anime movies
∟New Studio Ghibli washi tape adds anime flair to Japanese stationery
∟Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not
∟Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus
∟Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
∟Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
∟Studio Ghibli adds mini pillows and massive mats to its anime merchandise store in Japan
∟Studio Ghibli adds My Neighbour Totoro futon bedding to its anime store in Japan
∟Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell
∟Studio Ghibli mini towels add anime flair to a Japanese cultural tradition
∟Studio Ghibli film towels with English dialogue lines are cinematically cool and cute
∟Beautiful exclusive Totoro tenugui towel is a gift from Disney to Ghibli physical media buyers
– Final Fantasy plushie shoulder bags are fuzzy and functional
– Japan’s new beer glass is designed to force you to drink…water
– Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
∟Yoshinoya and Dragon Quest slaying scalpers with shift to made-to-order collaboration merch
∟The quest for Dragon Quest Yoshinoya figure sets: Worth taking for fans, tricky for scalpers
– Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meals are coming to McDonald’s, but not in Japan
– Large-Breasted Bunny Girl Figures Hunting for Bad Guys
– Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s Swimsuit Elegg Figure Even Better in Real Life
∟Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s Anis Wears Saucy Swimsuit for New Figurine
– Hatsune Miku Gets Voice-Guided Blood Pressure Monitor
– A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus”
– Japanese figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu and Winne-the-Pooh announce crossover merch line
– Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch
Misc news:
– International fugitive Carlos Ghosn says he’d be best person to head Nissan now
– Woman Loots Supermarket During Fire, Blames Urge to Steal on Her Period