Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– Tenga

– Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications: “Japan Is Lagging Behind in the Use of AI!”
   ∟Man arrested for threatening a shrine in Kyoto because they used AI art
      ∟Japanese government urging citizens to use generative AI more
– Using AI reduces your brain activity, study finds

– Pickups

– Crunchyroll’s German Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Subtitles Listed ‘ChatGPT’
   ∟Crunchyroll Says Anime’s ChatGPT Subtitling Came From Third-Party Vendor, Goes Against Its Policies
      ∟It looks like Cygames provided the subtitle themselves

– Stable Diffusion Bans Porn & Sexually Explicit Content

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

–

Convention news:

– ONE PIECE Drone Show
– Drunk American Tourist Damages Kyoto Temple Tied to Samurai Legend
– “I should not have gone out naked” admits man arrested at shrine in Japan

Live-Action Anime news:

– Solo Leveling Getting a Live-Action Series From Netflix
– Netflix Renews ‘Kakegurui’ Adaptation ‘Bet’ Despite Low Ratings, Showrunner Admits Changing Source Material Because He Saw “No Point In Trying To Reproduce The Original”

Streaming news:

– Netflix Claims Half the World Now Watches Anime

Theater Release news:

– Meikyu no Shiori Anime Film from Director Shoji Kawamori Premieres January 2026
– The Last Blossom Anime Film Reveals October 10 Premiere in 1st Trailer
– GIRLS und PANZER: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Anime Unveils Trailer, Visual, Release Schedule
– The Dangers in My Heart Anime Movie Reveals Release Date, Teaser Trailer, Visual
– Sgt. Frog New Anime Feature Film Slated for Summer 2026
– Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration Brings Ken Kaneki to Theaters Later This Month
– Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl Anime Film Heads to U.S. Theaters
– Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Releases Main Trailer
– Scarlet Anime Film Reveals New Key Art and Main Cast Members

Series news:

Anime:
– New Black Clover Anime Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll
   ∟This is definitely not going to screw up the existing naming conventions
– Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Trailer Previews Action Ahead of 2026 Return 
   ∟Re:ZERO Vlog 16
      ∟Re:ZERO Vlog 17
   ∟Minecraft ASMR
   ∟Sasquatch ICE Agent
– Reincarnated as a Sword Anime Season 2 Premieres in 2026
– Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Premiere Postponed to January 2026
– A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Anime Releases 3-Minute Preview Clip Ahead of October Broadcast
– The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom Light Novel Gets Anime
– The 100th Time’s the Charm Anime to Adapt Fantasy Light Novel Series
– Secrets of the Silent Witch Anime Reveals New Special Artwork, Cast and More
– Yuusha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Ita no de, Kokuhaku Shitemita. TV Anime Announced
– BLADE & BASTARD Anime Announces 5 Main Voice Cast Members
– Kizetsu Yuusha to Ansatsu Hime Deadly in More Ways Than One
– Clevatess TV Anime Shares New Trailer for Future Story Developments
– ROLL OVER AND DIE Anime Reveals 1st Teaser Trailer, 2026 Release Date
– Sousou no Frieren Season 2 Will Continue the Fateful Journey
– Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho Anime Reveals New Theme Song Artists, Visual and More Cast
– Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Adaptation Announced, Crunchyroll to Stream
– Golden Kamuy Anime OVA Reveals Three New Cast Members in New Trailer
– Cyberpunk Edgerunners season 2 is officially happening
   ∟Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Anime Announced
      ∟Cyberpunk Edgerunners Account Silently Edits “Loli” Tweet About Rebecca
– More Military Battles Coming as Gate Season 2 Announced
– Rooster Fighter anime reveals spring 2026 premiere with new trailer
– One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Unveils Character Visuals for President Ugly and More Mysterious Beings
– Junji Ito Crimson anime announced featuring theme song by Yumi Matsutoya
– A-1 Pictures Suffers Loss of $1.2 Million in Previous Fiscal Year
Manga:
– One Piece Manga Sales Hit Record Low: Volume 112 Sells Just 550,000 Copies in First Week
– Kino’s Journey -the Beautiful World- Series Launches 25th Anniversary Project
Games:
– Nintendo Faces Legal Action in Brazil for EULA That Lets Them Brick Your Switch 2
   ∟Switch 2 users – be careful buying used Switch 1 games. You can get banned if a bad actor dumped it. Having said that, Nintendo support is amazing and will help get you back up and running.
      ∟Someone had to provide the Facebook marketplace listing to get unbanned
      ∟There are multiple kinds of bans
      ∟Copying a cart bans both
– Ubisoft’s EULA Now Requires You to Destroy the Game If It Goes Offline
– Young Americans Losing Interest in Video Games—Shockingly, Because Most Modern Games Suck
– Stellar Blade Pregnant Eve Mod Certainly Something
   ∟Nexus Mods Removes Another Sexy Stellar Blade Mod
– Nexus Mods to Introduce Restrictions on Adult Content for Europe
– NIKKE x NieR Collab Rerun Adds Sexy New Swimsuit Costumes for 2B and A2
– Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Swimsuit Elegg Quite Revealing
– Azur Lane Now Introducing Large-Breasted Elf Girls
– Mahjong Fight Girl Adds Chubby Angel Dabriele
– Honkai: Star Rail Firefly Flaunts New Pantsu in Schoolgirl Outfit
– ‘Bayonetta’ Creator Hideki Kamiya Reflects On Hellena Taylor Backlash, Blasts Critics Who Refuse To Admit They Were Wrong: “THAT’S SOME REAL COWARD SH*T”
– ‘Concord’ Alpha Build Leaks Online, Raises Questions About Sony Flop’s Rushed Development
– “BOOBS” Lands Free on Steam: Stress‑Relief Game Wrapped in Realistic Physics

Release news:

– Shugo Chara! 20th Anniversary Edition Manga and More Coming from Kodansha in Spring 2026
– Our Aimless Nights Manga Coming to Print from Azuki, Random House’s Ink Pop
– Right Stuf
   ∟KANOKON – Standard Edition
   ∟KANOKON – MB Storefront Exclusive Edition AWARDS Version
      ∟Kanokon Special Meditation Tapping Edition

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Animal Crossing Crocs announced with Isabelle and Tom Nook Jibbitz Charms
– KFC Gundam bucket is here to celebrate 30th anniversary of franchise’s breakout overseas hit
– Game of Jenga filled with high-grade whiskey goes on sale in Japan for nearly 2 million yen
– Crazy huge Hololive plushies for crazy huge VTuber fans are on the way
– Fate/Grand Order’s Melusine Lancer Figure Boasts Big Wings, Bigger Weapons
– Elma, Tohru & Kanna Get Cozy in New “Relaxation” Dragon Maid Figures
– Zenless Zone Zero Ellen Joe Figure Wonderfully Moody
– Bisque Doll Marin Figure Nearly Nude
– The Hayao Miyazaki anime we never got – New art book reveals Ghibli legend’s unrealized concepts
– Rental grandma service growing in Japan, can help cook or break up with boyfriends

Misc news:

– Gravure Idol Sena Natsuki Looking for a Boyfriend With ¥8M in Pay
– Japanese company president arrested for making employee take the fall for his hit-and-run
– Japanese Seiyuu Blames Teacher Sex Crimes on Anime
– 19-Year-Old Student Arrested for Allegedly Secretly Filming Childhood Friend Naked
– Houston janitor who urinated in water bottles at doctor’s office, spreading STDs to workers sentenced to prison

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– Tenga

– SAG-AFTRA Video Game Voice Actor Strike Suspended After “Tentative Agreement” With Industry Over AI Voice Acting

– Pickups

– Disney and Universal Join Forces to Sue Midjourney Over AI Images of Darth Vader, Elsa, Minions, and More
   ∟In a first-of-its-kind decision, an AI company wins a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by authors

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Dirty Pair Kickstarter Project Update!
   ∟A First Look at the Dirty Pair Packaging!
   ∟The Project Eden OST cover

Convention news:

– Crunchyroll News x Newtype Returns to Spotlight Gachiakuta Anime in Summer 2025 Magazine

Live-Action Anime news:

– ‘Akira’ Rights Up for Grabs as Japanese Sci-Fi Leaves Warner Bros.
– Bet Season 2 to Deliver More Live-Action Kakegurui Inspiration

Streaming news:

– Aomori Man Loses ¥450,000 in Adult Site ‘Cancellation Fee’ Scam

Theater Release news:

– MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Hits Theaters in Japan in Winter 2026
– Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon Movie Trailer Oddly Rife With Action
– 100 METERS Anime Film Adds 10 New Cast Members to the Starting Lineup

Series news:

Anime:
– Gachiakuta Anime Reveals Lead English Dub Cast, Same-Day Release
– Kaguya‑sama Returns With “Steps to Become an Adult” TV Special After Movie Finale
   ∟Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Anime Gets New TV Special
– Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express CG Anime Blasts off with New Trailer, Visual, Cast
– With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess Anime Releases New Trailer
– Studio P.A.WORKS Announces New Original Anime Towa no Yugure for October 2025 Release
– New Fist of the North Star Anime Unveils Key Visual, 2026 Premiere
– Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER Anime Rejoins the Brawl with Creditless Opening Video
   ∟Arknights Artist Fired for Ripping Off Monster Hunter Art
– The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Anime Receives Guinness World Record for Longest Anime Speech
   ∟The Tweet announcing the record
      ∟People can’t believe that Medaka Box lost
         ∟But it lost by a lot
            ∟English for reference
               ∟Absolute Cinema
                  ∟Absolute Cinema Gushing Over Magical Girls edition
– Fuji TV president to lean heavily into anime production to revive beleaguered network
   ∟Fuji TV President Plans Anime-Led Business Shift as Traditional Broadcasting Crumbles
Manga:
– Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Manga Adaptation Ends
Games:
– Nobuo Uematsu Says Square Fell Apart After Sakaguchi Left: “I Knew I Didn’t Belong Here”
– Hideo Kojima Explains Why Few Japanese Actors Are Cast in His Games
   ∟Mamoru Oshii looks pretty accurate
– PRAGMATA shares new details for story and combat
– Resident Evil Requiem gets new background details in first developer diary
   ∟Resident Evil 3 Remake Nemesis Cosplay Tall & Imposing
– Nexus Mods Removes Tattoo Mod for Stellar Blade
– Tokimeki Memorial Emotional ‘NTR Glitch’ Patched: Players Can No Longer Steal Best Friend’s Girlfriend
– Charles Martinet apparently prohibited from using Mario cast voices on video

Release news:

– Ichi the Killer omnibus
– Monkey Punch blu-rays
   ∟Come on Discotek
– Right Stuf

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Totoro travel bags, suitcase ready to take responsibility for inspiring your Japanese countryside trip
– Transforming Totoro neck pillow plushies turn travel naps into Ghibli cuddle sessions
– New Dragon Ball diecast cars set to roll onto fans’ desks and into their hearts
– To Love-Ru’s Mikan Yuuki Gets Near Nude Sukumizu Figure
– Yumia Liessfeldt Goes Bold in Kneeling Swimsuit Figure
– Stellar Blade’s Eve Wears Sexy Outfit With 2B in Stunning Figure
– New Lupin the IIIrd Anime Film Celebrates Premiere with Solid Gold Lupin Figure
   ∟Unofficial Lupin Figure
   ∟Unofficial Jigen Figure
– You can now get paid 5,000 yen for your poop in Japan, but only if your poop is good enough

Misc news:

– Father and son arrested for impersonating Shohei Ohtani to commit fraud
– Fake Exorcist Arrested After Assaulting Woman During “Spirit Removal” Ritual
– Nagoya Teachers Arrested for Sharing Illicit Images of Elementary School Girls
– Police Sound Alarm as 100+ “Sexual Deepfake” Cases Targeting Kids Spike
– Teenager Arrested After Posting Condom-in-Sushi Return Slot Photo

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– Tenga

– Megumi Hayashibara Apologizes After Discovering Caring About Japan is “Problematic”

– Pickups

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

–

Convention news:

– McDonald’s Japan Accused of Using AI Art in Fireworks Tweet

Live-Action Anime news:

– Live-Action Legend of Zelda Movie Reportedly Begins Casting for Link and Zelda, Ages 16–23 Sought for Lead Roles”

Streaming news:

– Lupin the IIIrd: Zenigata to Futari no Lupin Anime Web Episode Shares Key Visual
   ∟Lupin the IIIrd: Zenigata to Futari no Lupin Anime Web Episode Shares Zenigata Character Trailer
– Shinsei Galverse is premiering on June 25th
   ∟Shinsei Galverse NFT Project’s Anime Reveals 7 More Cast Members
– Adi Shankar Has a Plan to Save Hollywood. But You Might Not Like It.
   ∟Believe it!
      ∟What we’re definitely going to get from Adi Shankar Duke Nukem
         ∟Adi Shankar of Netflix’s Devil May Cry Ready to Violate Duke Nukem Next
   ∟The douchebag has his sights on Berserk
      ∟It’s his current obsession
   ∟Whatever happened to Blazblue?

Theater Release news:

– Crunchyroll to Release Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved Anime Movie Worldwide
– Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Slices Things up in New Anime Film Poster
– Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Anime Movie Unveils Main Visual
– Return to Silent Hill Live-Action Film Release Date Announced

Series news:

Anime:
– My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me! Anime Unveils New Teaser Trailer, Visual
– The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Anime Reveals More Cast Members in 2nd Trailer
– The Demon King’s Daughter is Too Kind!! Anime Announced for 2026
– Solo Camping for Two Anime Previews Theme Songs in New Trailer
– Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota Anime Broadcasts in October 2025
– Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Anime Announces Guest Apearances from Nijisanji VTubers
– New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Anime Premieres on July 9
– Gomon Baito-kun no Nichijo Anime Adaptation Announced for Winter 2026
– The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses Anime Reveals Main Trailer, Opening Song Artist
– Teenage Mercenary Webtoon Gets TV Anime Adaptation
– YAIBA: Samurai Legend Anime Prepares for Second Cour with Cast Announcements, New Opening and Ending Theme Songs
   ∟Studio WIT is crushing it
– Gundam Creator Teases Project Where Humanity Is the Enemy: “People Don’t Think Anymore”
Manga:
– VINLAND SAGA Manga to End with Chapter 220, According to Author Makoto Yukimura
Games:
– NetEase Games announces new AAA single-player action game Blood Message
– Cronos: The New Dawn physical edition for PS5 announced
– Tormented Souls 2 gets new playable demo
– Stellar Blade Sales Outpace the Hate with 3 Million Copies SOLD and a Message to Gaming Media
   ∟‘Stellar Blade’ Director Rejects Idea Of “Regulating” Adult Mods: “Once The Game Is Purchased, It Belongs To The User”
      ∟Nexus Mods Removes Stellar Blade “Kaya Bare Legs” Mod
– Atelier Producer Attempting to Balance Both Western & Japanese Tastes
   ∟‘Atelier’ Series Producer Admits Difficulty In Trying To Satisfy Both “Asian And Western” Gameplay Demands, Asks Fans To “Keep On Sharing Your Opinions”
– Steam Yet to Approve New Nekopara Game – Fans Shocked to Learn Valve Still Hates Anime
– Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster Predictably Censored
– Yoko Taro Says “Fewer Weird People” in Gaming
– Dolphin Wave Adds Bouncy Wedding Dress Gacha Featuring UR Shion & Nacht
– Giant 3-D anime boobs appear on giant 3-D video billboards in Japan
   ∟Refi’s Splash Queen Costume Reveal
   ∟Zenith’s Splash Queen Costume Reveal
   ∟Wilhelmina’s Splash Queen Costume Reveal
   ∟Eclipse’s Dream Bride Costume Reveal

Release news:

– Right Stuf
   ∟The Girl Who Leapt Through Time blu-ray
      ∟The Girl Who Leapt Through Time SteelBook 4K UHD
   ∟SASUKE – The Complete Television Series Blu-ray

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Resident Evil Merch Drop from Insert Coin Includes Leon Kennedy’s Iconic Bomber Jacket
– Studio Ghibli adds beanbag plushies to its anime merchandise store in Japan
– Life‑Size Fuwawa & Mococo “AXGRIT” Statues Land at Shibuya Tsutaya
– Brown Dust 2 Sheherazade APEX Figure
   ∟[Bonus] Brown Dust 2 Scheherazade – Code Name S ver. 1/7 Complete Figure(Pre-order)
      ∟[Bonus] Brown Dust 2 Scheherazade – Code Name S ver. Special Edition w/Acrylic Display Case 1/7 Complete Figure(Pre-order)(Single Shipment)
– 7-Eleven selling “Japan’s longest roll of toilet paper” that’s 7.11 times longer than normal
– Mother Slammed for Selling 14-Year-Old Idol Daughter’s Dirty Outfits Online

Misc news:

– Yamanashi student jumps from building after eating “legal mood-enhancing” cookies sold online
– Tokyo Middle School Girls Hospitalized After Drinking Stranger’s Juice
– Niigata man arrested for stealing over 40 bikes, wanted to build the perfect bike for himself
– Man dressed suspiciously warm for Japanese summer chased by helicopter and arrested for fraud

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– Tenga

– Global Anime Fans Want Stronger Female Leads & Adult Protagonists, New Research Finds

– Pickups

Convention news:

– The Anime Expo schedule has been released
– Jimmy Kimmel Says There are No LA Riots While City Burns Behind Him
   ∟The Acolyte Producer Shot During LA Riots While Protesting, Blames Aggression of LAPD, Not Rioters
      ∟Lauren Tomasi got shot while reporting
         ∟Hear from Australian journalist shot by rubber bullet during LA protests
   ∟To be fair, rioters are firing guns at the cops
      ∟Military vehicles have been transported by train in Pomona
   ∟‘Weakness masquerading as strength’: Hear Newsom’s blistering speech on Trump as LA protests persist
      ∟Friday recap: Businesses boarded ahead of weekend protests in downtown LA
   ∟Sam Tripoli predicting the LA Riots 2 years ago on Joe Rogan
– RuneScape Cancels Pride Event

Live-Action Anime news:

– The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Film Delayed Slightly
   ∟Legend of Zelda Movie Will Take Disney’s Original Avengers: Secret Wars Release Date
– Walton Goggins Reportedly In Talks to Join Legendary’s Street Fighter as M. Bison

Streaming news:

– Dragon Ball DAIMA Named Best Anime Series at 2025 Astra TV Awards
– Space Adventure Cobra Manga Gets New Animation from French Studio

Theater Release news:

– Dragon Heart: Adventures Beyond This World

Series news:

Anime:
– Nyaight of the Living Cat Anime Streams Episode 1 Prologue Footage
– Clevatess TV Anime 3rd Trailer Reveals July 2 Premiere Date, Ellie Goulding Ending Theme
   ∟Clevatess TV Anime Shares Third Key Visual, Announces Participation in Sand Sculpture Festival
– The Water Magician Anime Premieres on July 3, Will Stream on Crunchyroll
– Watari-kun’s Is about to Collapse Anime Premieres on July 4
– Fermat no Ryori Anime Previews Opening Song in New Trailer
– With You and the Rain Anime Premieres on July 5
– Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Anime Introduces Atou in New Character Trailer
– BADGIRL Anime Premieres on July 5
– See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Premieres on July 7
   ∟See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Serves Up 1st Trailer for 6 Episode Series
– There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless… Anime Premieres on July 7
– The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Anime Premieres on July 9
– Light-novel Anime Project Presents Four New Short Stories from Light Novel Legends
– Wandance Anime Introduces Five New Cast Members
– I Want to End This Love Game Anime Adaptation Announced
– Golden Kamuy Anime Gets OVA Alongside 1st Spin-Off Novel
– The Ogre’s Bride TV Anime Adaptation Announced
– Classic Samurai Troopers Anime Gets Official Sequel in January 2026
– Sonny Boy Director Shingo Natsume Reveals Original Anime Film for 2027
– Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 Anime Reveals Opening Song, Release Date in New Trailer
– The Beginning After the End Season 2 Premieres in 2026
– Ninja Kamui Anime Announces 2 New Seasons
   ∟Chibi called this out as money laundering
   ∟Jason DeMarco
      ∟Jason Cardenas
– Isekai Quartet Season 3 Anime Announced With The Eminence in Shadow Joining the Cast
– Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Anime Heads for a Snowy Escape in Yaemori Date Visual
Manga:
– After 8 Years, Rent-a-Girlfriend Ruins Its Reputation With a Controversial Cliffhanger
   ∟Kazuya has spent a quarter million on Chizuru
      ∟We all know the real ship is between Chizuru and the author
         ∟Final chapter leaked
   ∟Kazuya brought this on himself
Games:
– Capcom counts physical Switch 2 Game-Key Cards as digital sales
   ∟Physical Nintendo Switch 2 Release Of ‘Street Fighter 6’ Puts Two-Year Expiration Date On DLC Download Codes
– Nioh 3 Joins the Cult: “Body Type 1 & 2” Replaces Male/Female
– Final Fantasy Tactics Remake Offers Somewhat Censorship-Free Classic Mode
– Stellar Blade Only Released On PC Yesterday, But It’s Already One of Sony’s Biggest Steam Launches Ever
   ∟Take notes, woke developers
      ∟Straight attraction is the greatest sin
         ∟There are ZERO sex scenes in this “porn” game
   ∟They aren’t going to learn a damn thing
      ∟People hate him
         ∟People hate they/them*
– Resident Evil Requiem will be playable in first and third person
   ∟Alyssa Ashcroft File Mystery Cracked in Outbreak File 2 game hours before RE9 reveal!
   ∟New look at Grace Ashcroft
      ∟The mainline cast is getting old
         ∟Even Sherry is 40 now
   ∟Before and After Raccoon City
– Silent Hill 1 Remake in the Works at Bloober Team
   ∟Most “fans” will be playing it for the first time
   ∟Bloober Team better not fuck this up!
– Rumors spreading about Silent Hill 2’s unconfirmed Born from a Wish DLC
– Silent Hill f appears to be adding weapon durability to the game
   ∟The town they based Ebisugaoka on is fully embracing the notoriety
   ∟Some are wondering if Silent Hill f will have ties to Silent Hill 4: The Room
– Game Freak announces post-apocalyptic adventure game Beast of Reincarnation
– Japanese game dev wants to “brainwash” people into liking furries

Release news:

– Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch Gets Audiobook from Seven Seas
– Right Stuf

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Hello Kitty and Sanrio friends team up with Spy x Family for adorable merch and popup shop
– Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Anime Fashion Collab Includes Blue Moon Weed Jewelry and Mimic Purse
– Ghibli glass mini plates let you admire the studio’s anime food while eating real food
– Dragon Quest’s Slime is now a geisha (and delicious)
– Lunch fit for a samurai lord: Japanese cafes offers castle bento lunches, sells boxes too
– Plant extract that may grow hair discovered by Japan’s Rohto Pharmaceutical
– Taste-testing Japan’s “I love Obama” cakes
– Suruga-ya Confirms VISA & Mastercard Blacklisted from Adult Purchases in Japan

Misc news:

– Fukuoka woman arrested for drunk bicycle riding
– Hokkaido police refuse to acknowledge theft that really seems like a theft
– Japan ‘cutest’ Lolita character is dad of 2, and singer, says girly look makes music softer
– Indian man in Japan arrested on charges of using curry spices as weapon in robbery attempt

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– Tenga

– Corporate America Pulls Back from PRIDE in 2025, No Rainbow Logos from Big Brands as June Starts
   ∟The OCA Podcast is inclusive all-year-round

– Pickups

– Japan’s New Child Support Fee Branded a ‘Singles Tax’ Despite Officials’ Protests
– “I have never purchased rice” – Japan’s agriculture head says he gets it for free, flip-flops
   ∟Japan’s top agriculture politician resigns after backlash to saying he’s never paid for rice
      ∟New agriculture minister named, thousands make the same joke online at once
– Japanese people demand that Gackt taste the government’s old old old rice

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

–

Convention news:

– No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
– Crunchyroll Heads to Anime Expo 2025 with New Anime Premieres, Panels and More
   ∟Gachiakuta Anime Announces July 6 Premiere, Global Premiere Events with New Trailer
   ∟The LA Riots are sure gonna make Anime Expo a fun time

Live-Action Anime news:

–

Streaming news:

– Lupin the IIIrd: Zenigata to Futari no Lupin Anime Web Episode Releases Main Trailer
– 250,000 Cyberattacks Exploit Gen Z’s Love for Naruto & Anime

Theater Release news:

– Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film Announced for 2026 Release
– Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1 Anime Film Releases in Spring 2026
– Love Live! Hasunosora Jyogakuin School Idol Club Announces 3DCG Anime Movie
– Given The Double Album: Hiiragi mix & To the Sea Comes to Theaters Later This Month
– Warner Bros Discovery Credit Rating Cut to Junk Status by S&P — Studio is Over $38 Billion in Debt

Series news:

Anime:
– Let’s Play Anime Announces 2025 Release, Initial Staff and Cast
– Fermat no Ryori Cooking Anime Announces July 5 Premiere
– My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Anime Premieres on July 5
   ∟Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi o Suru Season 2 Trailer Full of Bunny Girl Action
      ∟My Dress-Up Darling: Marin Kitagawa (Bunny Ver.) 1:4 Scale PVC Figure
– Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Anime Premieres on July 6
– CITY THE ANIMATION Anime Runs Wild in New Trailer
– Nyaight of the Living Cat Anime Unleashes New Trailer, Visual, Cast and Theme Song News
– Leviathan Anime Reveals July 10 Release Date, New Visual
– Nukitashi The Animation Announces July 2025 Premiere in New Trailer
– Hotel Inhumans Anime Reveals Theme Songs, Release Date in New Trailer
– SANDA Anime Reveals Release Date, More Cast in New Trailer
– Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff in 1st Trailer
– Sankarea Creator’s Wash It All Away Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation
– The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses Anime Reveals Release Date, Main Visual
– WITCH WATCH Anime Casts Its Nine ‘Trope-tacular’ Student Council Members
– Vampire-chan Can’t Suck Properly Anime Draws First Blood in Teaser Trailer
– Toei Animation Unveils Debut Title for Original Brand ETERNA Animation
Manga:
– Marvel Comics Introduces T’Challa’s White Son Ketema As Future Black Panther And King Of Wakanda
   ∟Marvel’s New Black Panther is White (Yes, Seriously)
      ∟Reminder of the Ginger Genocide
         ∟Ryan Gosling Black Panther is basically confirmed
            ∟It could be worse
Games:
– Black Panther Game Canceled by EA, Team Included Former Sweet Baby Inc. Dev Who Bragged About Not Hiring White People
   ∟EA also hired the Concord “Professor” Lisa Brown
   ∟Black Panther Game Reportedly Spent Four Years in Pre-Production Before Being Canceled by EA
      ∟WB Games Revenue Plummets 48% in Q1 as Fallout from Sweet Baby Inc. Failure Continues — Monolith Closed, Executives Ousted, and No New Games in Sight
– Yet Another Visual Novel Gutted on Steam for “Worldwide Ethical Standards”
– EA Fails to Ban “DEI Remover” Mod in The Sims 4
– Sony Patents AI System to Monitor “Toxic” Gamers
   ∟New Sony “Bad Actor” Detection Patent Feels A Lot Like a Digital Social Credit Score
– Resident Evil 9 Officially Announced as Resident Evil Requiem
   ∟The Japanese word for 9 is the same as Q
– Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets new trailer introducing swordplay
– Silent Hill f Confirms Controversial Detail That Might Not Sit Right With Fans
   ∟Deluxe Edition & pre-orders come with alternate outfits
   ∟The Monsters names are clever Japanese puns
      ∟Ayakakashi combines Ayakashi and Kakashi
         ∟It also references fog in a round about way
            ∟Transitioning to the Kashimashi
               ∟When three women gather, it is noisy
                  ∟The kanji (姦) uses the symbol for woman (女) 3 times
                     ∟Oi-Omoi seems to mean incoming dread
                        ∟Transitioning to the Ara-Abare
                           ∟There is a distinct underwater theme in Silent Hill f
                              ∟Abare appears to be a reference to fighting games
                                 ∟The director is a fan of Street Fighter
                                    ∟The name appears to be a playful but mean-spirited taunt
   ∟There’s something interesting revealed about the first encounter with the Kashimashi
      ∟It appears the game may be designed around alternate paths you could take
         ∟This was somewhat established in Silent Hill 2 Remake
– ‘Spider-Man’ VA Yuri Lowenthal, ‘Danganronpa’ VA Erin Fitzgerald Reveal ‘Persona 4 Remake’ – By Announcing Atlus Dropped Them As Yosuke And Chie
   ∟Atlus Announced it shortly after
      ∟FDDNM’s scathing post

Release news:

– GameStop stapled pre-order receipts for the Switch 2 to the box
   ∟One GameStop Apparently Stapled Receipts To Brand New Switch 2 Boxes, And Guess What Happened…
      ∟Gamestop responds to New York Switch 2 consoles damaged with stapler
         ∟GameStop doesn’t care if you buy the Switch 2 from them
            ∟But they will give you 20% more if you show them the receipt
– Right Stuf

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Studio Ghibli releases new anime cushions for Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service fans
   ∟Studio Ghibli brings anime cake from Kiki’s Delivery Service to life… without the calories
      ∟Totoro log plushie pouches, clear-tummy bags are here to adorably hold your most important stuff
         ∟Totoro Mini Pouches are enormously cute
   ∟Studio Ghibli brings Princess Mononoke’s Wolf Fang Dagger to life as a ballpoint pen
   ∟Totoro Full of Poses figures are full of joyful cuteness, complete set comes with a surprise
      ∟Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
         ∟Studio Ghibli releases new Kodama flower vase that glows in the dark, lights up your heart
            ∟Ghibli’s scene-stealing warawara are ready to keep you company as adorable keychains
   ∟Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle Calcifer rings aren’t just rings, they’re Kazarings
      ∟Studio Ghibli earrings bring classy fun to your look courtesy of Totoro, Calcifer, and more
         ∟Studio Ghibli serves up My Neighbour Totoro with a side of traditional Japanese wagashi sweets
            ∟Studio Ghibli wind chime adds anime charm to the summer breeze
   ∟Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away bamboo fans for summer
      ∟Studio Ghibli releases cute “bean letter” uchiwa fans in three anime movie designs
   ∟Studio Ghibli umbrellas bring anime joy to Japan’s rainy season
   ∟Japanese traditional Ghibli gift set lets you give Totoro teatime to a fellow fan…or yourself
      ∟Studio Ghibli releases Japanese sake flask and cup set for anime lovers
   ∟Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro tenugui anime art for the rainy season in Japan
   ∟Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro scrunchie and ribbon sets in Japan
      ∟Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro neckties to brighten up your office wear
         ∟Support Japan’s real-world Totoro Forest with special Studio Ghibli collection
            ∟New Studio Ghibli Uniqlo T-shirt line coming to the U.S., Japan left out once again
– Squeezable tanuki testicle capsule toys, with choking warning for kids, appear in Japan, but why?
– JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Manga Author Provides Newly-Drawn Illustration for THE★JOJO WORLD Shop
– Fira X Wear Launches My Hero Academia Line Styled After UA Sports Uniforms
   ∟It is the guy from Holes!!
– One Piece sets sail for Dodger Stadium for One Piece Night pro baseball event and giveaways
– One Piece Lego sets both are and aren’t the first-ever Lego anime collaboration
   ∟All the sets are available on the LEGO store
– Family Mart is giving away free socks for your ice cream in Japan

Misc news:

– 8 people arrested for being fake fortune-tellers, as opposed to… real fortune-tellers?
– Nagasaki police get into high speed chase with Nagasaki police
– The CIA Secretly Ran a Star Wars Fan Site

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– Tenga

– Texas Bill SB20 That Could Ban Anime Passes The House
   ∟The stages of the bill
   ∟Impact of Texas bill SB20 on anime and manga due to obscenity concerns

– Pickups

– Russian Lawmakers Declare War on Shrek

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– The Complete MFKZ Series by Run

Convention news:

– Japanese esports player removed from US tournament after joking with customs agent
– Japanese city pays people to stand on escalators for six hours a day

Live-Action Anime news:

– First look at Netflix live-action Chopper
   ∟Ugly Sonic syndrome
   ∟Someone redesigned Chopper
– Hunter Schafer Zelda Rumor Allegedly Linked to PR Firm Attached to Actor, Not Nintendo or Sony
   ∟Hunter Schafer was the one who started the rumor

Streaming news:

– Adi Shankar Was “Unhappy” With ‘Devil May Cry 5’ Because It Took Spotlight Away From His Netflix Series: “I Thought The Franchise Was Dead; I Thought I Was Bringing This Thing Back”
   ∟Adi Shankar’s full Tweet
– Crunchyroll Crowns Its Own: Solo Leveling’s Anime of the Year Win Sparks Controversy

Theater Release news:

– Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Anime Film Casts Legendary Singer Sachiko Kobayashi

Series news:

Anime:
– Gacha Girls Corps Light Novel Series Announces Anime Adaptation
– Akuyaku Reijo no Naka no Hito Anime Adaptation Announced
– I’m a Curse Crafter, and I Don’t Need an S-Rank Party! Web Novel Announces TV Anime Adaptation
– The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Announces Krasia Casting With Teaser Visual
– Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 Anime Serves Fried Chicken in New Visual
– This Monster Wants to Eat Me Anime Shares Delicious New Key Visual
– SHIROHIYO – Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From My Past Life Anime Unveils New Key Visual
– The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses Anime Introduces Ciel in Character Trailer
   ∟The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses Anime Unveils Anemone Character Trailer, Visual
   ∟The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses Anime Reveals Goa in Character Trailer, Art
– Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! Anime Previews Ending Song in New Trailer
– Everyday HOST CLUB Short Anime Signs Three More Cast Members, Debuts New Visual
– Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Anime Premieres on July 9
– Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Anime Premieres on July 1
– Death Stranding Anime in the Works According to Hideo Kojima
Games:
– VR found to restore severe short-sightedness in Japanese study
– Silent Hill 2 Remake Might Get New DLC Following Cryptic Steam Update
– EA Execs Believed RPG Fans Would Swallow Any “Slop”
– Azur Lane Covers Breasts with Text in Akihabara Ads

Release news:

– Gunsmith Cats Burst Omnibus Manga Blasts out from Dark Horse in December
– Right Stuf
– Ascendant Animation Blu-Rays going from censored to uncensored?

Hi there, 

So they're correct in that reddit post. Originally, Uncensored versions didn't even exist of the shows. Due to some behind the scenes stuff, they were able to take the pixelations off for the Oceanveil Streaming service. The BL never had genitalia, so there's nothing there even if we wanted it. The blu-rays are still uncut, so there are still mosaics there, unless specifically mentioned that it's uncensored. We're working on getting the uncensored versions of the shows for bluray release but it's a long process. We thank you for your support of our little indie company. 

~Jonathan
Ascendent Team

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– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Pokémon Ditto Cup uses Transform to turn into jiggly gelatin, rice, sand, and infinite possibilities
– THE IDOLM@STER Million Live! Challenges Guinness World Records by Releasing CDs for 52 Consecutive Weeks

Misc news:

– Saitama women arrested for dueling
– Man threw sick wife a meth-fueled ‘death party’ shortly before she died

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– Tenga

– Credit Card Companies Once Again Dictate What Japanese Content You’re Allowed to Buy

– Pickups

– AI Darth Vader in Fortnite Sparks SAG-AFTRA Backlash Over Actors’ Voice Rights
   ∟At this point, SAG-AFTRA has much bigger things to worry about
      ∟H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act
         ∟Definitely seems like the rise of Technocracy in America

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Tenchi Muyo!: American Omnibus Edition
– The Complete MFKZ Series by Run

Convention news:

– A-Kon Staff: Exploring Possibilities for 2026 Event, But 2027 Event More Likely
– Osaka governor calls president of Earth to deal with swarms of Expo bugs
– Abandoned school being used for foreign tourists to experience Japanese high school in Chiba

Live-Action Anime news:

– Alex Garland to Direct Elden Ring Live-Action Film
– Amazon Tomb Raider Series Reportedly Dead After $100 Million Phoebe Waller-Bridge Deal Produces Nothing

Streaming news:

– Adi Shankar Was “Unhappy” With ‘Devil May Cry 5’ Because It Took Spotlight Away From His Netflix Series: “I Thought The Franchise Was Dead; I Thought I Was Bringing This Thing Back”
   ∟Bounding Into Comics Tweeted the article out
      ∟And because he clearly searches his own name, Adi Shankar denies the claim
         ∟But of course Bounding Into Comics brought the receipts

Theater Release news:

– A NEW DAWN Anime Film Postponed to 2026
– Toritsukareotoko Novel Gets Anime Film Adaptation in Fall 2025
– Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Anime Film Unveils 8 Character Visuals
– Comedy Duo Kuki Kaidan Makes Guest Voice Appearance in Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: Fujimi no Ketsuzoku

Series news:

Anime:
– Summer Pockets Anime Spotlights Tsumugi in New Trailer, Visual
– Turkey! -Time to Strike- Anime Reveals Opening Song, Premiere Date in New Trailer
– Takopi’s Original Sin Anime Debuts on June 28
– Otherworldly Munchkin: Let’s Speedrun the Dungeon with Only 1 HP! Anime Premieres in October 2025
– New Saga Anime Reveals Theme Song Details, More Cast
– Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse Anime Unveils Kazura and Shino Character Trailer, Visual
– Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Anime Premieres in 2026
– Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru! Anime Adaptation Announced
   ∟That green-haired character is a guy
   ∟Meanwhile the creator came out against kink-shaming
      ∟Neck Penis is for sophisticated gooners
         ∟So sayeth the Neck Penis fan
            ∟What is a Neck Penis?
Manga:
– Shonen Jump+ Teams Up with Anime Studios for One-Shot Productions
– Penguin Random House to Stop Offering Books Through Diamond Comics
Games:
– Pocketpair Declare Defense In ‘Pokémon’ Vs. ‘Palworld’ Lawsuit – Invalidating Nintendo’s Patents & Denying Infringement
– Cozy dystopian turn-based RPG Artis Impact launches in August
– Genshin Impact’s New Character Escoffier Practically in Hadaka Apron
   ∟‘Genshin Impact’ Introducing Age Verification For US Players, Failure To Comply “Will Result In Account Suspension”
– Azur Lane Rife With Even More Skimpy Bikinis & Huge Breasts
– Waifu Gacha Wallet: Nearly 20% Of Japanese Twentysomethings Admit Suffering “Financial Difficulty” Due To “Excessive In-Game Spending”
   ∟Suddenly it doesn’t seem so hard to believe
      ∟The perfect reaction
      ∟One more for good measure
         ∟Girls Frontline is now available on Steam too
– Action Taimanin Preparing Launch on New Android Store—Fans Speculate Return of Uncensored Costumes
– Mahjong Soul’s New Outfit Artwork Strangely Censored in Japan
– STALKER Remasters Remove Soviet Monuments & Russian Voices
– GTA VI’s Realistic Beer Bubbles Leave Gamers Wondering if There’s Any Gameplay Left
– Japanese high school Final Fantasy VII not an April Fool’s Joke, is playable this month
   ∟Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis Makes Schoolgirl Tifa Official

Release news:

– Love Bullet Manga and More Get Releases from Yen Press
– The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Fragments Collection and More Coming from Seven Seas
   ∟My Darling Devilish Daughter Manga and More Get Releases from Seven Seas
– Right Stuf
   ∟City Hunter: Angel Dust Steelbook
– Amazing Nurse Nanako – MB Storefront Exclusive Bundle
   ∟They’re adding a mask and pin
   ∟Ash Looks Very Different In The New ‘Pokémon Sun And Moon’ Anime

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Dragon Ball Z Crocs Return in Frieza and Cell Styles
– Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Anime Heroines Are Now Adorable Look-Up Figures
– Bombergirl’s Prune Figure Turns Her Into a Lewd Succubus Cheerleader
– Japan’s bullet train-upholstery chairs bring Shinkansen style to your living room
– WizKids Admits They “Missed The Mark” With ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Set Of ‘D&D’ Minis, Now Offering “A Full Refund To Those Who Are Unsatisfied”

Misc news:

– Yemeni Man Arrested for Molesting High School Girl—Claims It Was to “Show Gratitude”
– Tokyo Women Arrested for Honey Trap Scam – “The Condom Came Off”
– A close encounter with a dangerous criminal on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan
– Kyoto man arrested for forcing appliance store clerk to shave own head in apology

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– Tenga

– Japan offers to import Japanese cars from the US

– Pickups
   ∟Deaf Crocodile is adding a tariff offset fee

– GOP Texas bill could jail you for owning or watching Goblin Slayer and more
   ∟Democrats block bill to ban Goblin Slayer and other anime in Texas
      ∟Republican senator introduces bill to define ‘Obscenity’ may pose risk to video games and anime
         ∟S.1671 – A bill to define “obscenity” for purposes of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes.
         ∟H.R.3297 – Interstate Obscenity Definition Act
         ∟S.4571 – Interstate Obscenity Definition Act

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Tenchi Muyo!: American Omnibus Edition
– The Complete MFKZ Series by Run

Convention news:

– Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Event Brings Main Staff to Anime Expo 2025
– British couple in shorts, T-shirt call for rescue from Japanese mountain, say it’s too cold for them to move
– Angry Japanese mayor wants off-season Mt. Fuji hikers to pay costs of their rescue operations

Live-Action Anime news:

– Toei Denies Report Claiming ‘Super Sentai’ Studio Producing Live-Action Film About Historical Yasuke: “Nothing Has Been Decided Yet”

Theater Release news:

– Mario sequel movie titled Super Mario World
   ∟Title of Super Mario movie sequel briefly revealed, sounding very familiar, then gets removed
– Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: Fujimi no Ketsuzoku Reveals New Trailer, Cast and Visual

Series news:

Anime:
– Animation Studio Toei Wants to Use AI for Future Productions
   ∟“Everyone’s Confused”: One Piece Animator Breaks Silence on Toei AI Controversy
– Call of the Night Season 2 Anime Premieres on July 4
– 9-nine- Ruler’s Crown TV Anime 1st Trailer Announces July 2025 Premiere
   ∟9-nine- Ruler’s Crown Anime Reveals New Key Art
– Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! Anime Adaptation Announced
– An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess Anime Adaptation Announced
– Clevatess TV Anime Unveils Third Episodic Visual
– Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Anime Introduces Mashiro in New Character Trailer
– Despite ‘Wind Breaker’ Mangaka’s Own Words, Western Activists Claim Crossdressing Fighter Tasuku Tsubakino Is Actually Transgender
   ∟They oversimplify the tapestry
   ∟The carpet pervert video Radnom11 was talking about
Manga:
– 40th Anniversary Project! 42-Volume Complete Box Set Featuring Gorgeous Double-Cover Illustrations Now Available for Pre-Order!
Games:
– Hololive’s Usada Pekora Plays Potentially Hacked ‘Pokémon Emerald’ Cart, Nintendo Demanded VOD Made Private, VTubers Stick To “Guidelines”
– Onimusha 2 Remaster Fogs Up Bath Scene
– Doom: The Dark Ages Censors Its Own Difficulty Name to Spare Gamer Feelings
– Stellar Blade Coming to PC on June 11 With ‘Complete Edition’
– New Touhou Game Uses AI Backgrounds & Triggers English-Speaking Fans
– Nintendo Denies Using AI-Generated Images For ‘Mario Kart World’
   ∟What Are FiGGYZ? Explained in 60 Seconds!
      ∟Barbara VanderLinde’s LinkedIn
– Level-5 CEO Says “80-90% Of Games Are Already Created By AI”, But Need A Human’s “Aesthetic Eye” To Ensure Quality
   ∟Level-5 parts way with Keiji Inafune and the joint subsidiary is now firmly closed
– Japan Warns Against Unauthorized AI Use of Voice Actors
– The Internet Reacts To AI Darth Vader Saying Wild Things In Fortnite
   ∟What exactly has AI Darth Vader been saying?
      ∟Darth Vader Asks Who’s Your Daddy?
      ∟Darth Vader Says Hawk Tuah
      ∟Hatsune Miku Sith Training Complete
      ∟Show them what a Family Guy can do
      ∟Darth Vader Says “Respect Women”
      ∟Darth Vader Denies Being Anakin Skywalker
      ∟Darth Vader Threatens Mr. Beast
      ∟Darth Vader Hates Spanish
      ∟Darth Vader Hates Pride Month
      ∟Darth Vader Says the One Piece is Real
      ∟Darth Vader Denies Having a Foot Fetish
      ∟Darth Vader’s McDonald’s Order
      ∟Darth Vader Endures Sexual Assault
      ∟Darth Vader Calls Kingdom Hearts a Realm of Childish Fantasy
– Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link canceled
   ∟Kingdom Hearts IV Screenshots Offer Fresh Signs of Life
– New squirrel-cheek boob-adjacent video game is all about the nuts, includes “sensitive mode”

Release news:

– Someone pointed out what we discussed about Crunchyroll price increases
   ∟Previously they stated they would honor Right Stuf’s pricing
      ∟Apparently Crunchyroll reached out to them for PR previously
   ∟Then Crunchyroll terminated his subscription
   ∟They raised the price on all items (as we covered previously)
– Right Stuf
– BuyAnime.com has been down since May 11th
– Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League 4K is getting a disc replacement program

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Converse x Naruto Shippuden Chuck Taylor All Stars Launch May 22
– Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Anime Inspires Adorable Line of Gashapon Toys
– Life-sized sushi monster figures are coming to get us all hooked on cuteness
– Russia to Investigate Lewd “Underage” Anime Figurines – Westerners Celebrate Fake News
– ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Artist Blasts Abysmal Quality Of WizKid’s New ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Crossover Mini Set: “That’s Not Acceptable”

Misc news:

– Scientists Are Crafting Fake Whale Poop and Dumping It in the Ocean
– Four yakuza members arrested for having office too close to library

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– Tenga

– Japan’s Answer to Population Decline: Replace Locals with Foreigners
   ∟YouTuber Encourages Black Men to ‘Impregnate Japanese Women’ to Get 10 Million Yen

– Pickups

– Trump Slaps 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Hollywood Films in Push to Bring Film Industry Back Home
   ∟AC’s comment on Lindsay Ellis’ video about Lord of the Rings
   ∟Trump Seeks ‘100%’ Tariffs on All Movies Produced Outside U.S.
      ∟How Will President Trump’s Proposed Foreign Film Tariff Affect Anime?
   ∟Will the Recent U.S. Tariffs Affect Home Video and Collectible Prices?

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Silent Hill Fan Film. A Letter to James.
   ∟Silent Hill: A Letter to James | Horror Short Film
– Seed of Nostalgia – Classic Pixel JRPG
– Tenchi Muyo!: American Omnibus Edition

Convention news:

– Welcome to Japan’s smallest natural mountain, where you get a climbing certificate at the summit

Streaming news:

– KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops Anime Now Streaming for the First Time in English
– Amazon Cuts Key Scene from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Just as We’re About to Emerge from Pottersville
   ∟Robin Hood’s Opening Line Silently Censored by Amazon Prime

Theater Release news:

– JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie North American Theatrical Date Announced

Series news:

Anime:
– Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 Anime Welcomes Five New Cast Members
– Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse Anime Premieres on July 2
– In the Clear Moonlit Dusk TV Anime Announced
– White Magician Exiled From the Hero Party Anime Reveals Two More Magical Cast Members
– Cultural Exchange with Game Center Girl Anime Previews Opening Song, More Cast in New Trailer
– 29-sai Dokushin Chuuken Boukensha no Nichijou Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation
– Kuroshitsuji Finally Slips In Some Sexy Female Service
– My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Anime Previews Opening Theme Song in New Trailer
   ∟Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi o Suru Teases OP With Cute Marin Pocky Moment
– ‘Some Generations Within Our Industry That View Anime As P*rnography’: Former Crunchyroll Producer Gives Insight Into Hollywood Perceptions on Anime
Games:
– Borne From Creator’s Boredom At Ubisoft, ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Hits 2 Million Sales And Doubles ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Steam Player Peak
   ∟Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Becomes Metacritic’s Highest-Rated Game
– Onimusha 2 Remaster Protects Players from Historical Cleavage
– ‘Overwatch 2’ Makes Curious Picks For ‘Street Fighter 6’ Crossover Skins, Censors Cammy’s OG Outfit
– Yuji Horii Says Chrono Trigger Remake Is on the Table—So Prepare for the Censorship
– Minecraft Modder Names Creeper-Pig Hybrid “Pigger” — Twitter Predictably Melts Down
– Guilty Gear’s Bridget Appears in Smash Legends Collab With “Male” Symbol Pin
– Palworld Gutted as Nintendo Declares War on Summoning Balls & Flying Pals
– Nintendo Doubles Down on DEI Policies Amidst Backlash
– GTA 6 Trailer Drops With Male Lead Front and Center as Fans Question Rockstar’s Direction — Garners 1.3 Million Likes in 1 Hour
   ∟Buddy Cop Movie Song

Release news:

– Right Stuf
– Alice In Wonderland: Season Two

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Haikyu!! Team Cardigans Come to Life in New Steady Hands Collection
– New hug pillow range lets you sleep with Hello Kitty
– 7-Eleven Japan Now Has Its Own Gundam Model Kit
– Blue Archive Amau Ako ‘Dress ver.’ Figure Shows Elegance & Side Boob Appreciation
– South Korean residents call police about ‘over-sexualized’ anime figure

Misc news:

– Japanese high school ends tradition of having all students walk 85-kilometer all-night trek
– IT’S A POO-NAMI! Watch stomach-churning moment ‘fountain of sewage’ the height of a tower block shoots into the sky
– Mystery over 200-year-old bottle of urine

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– OCA Podcast Subscribe Star

– California’s A.B. 412: A Bill That Could Crush Startups and Cement A Big Tech AI Monopoly

– Pickups

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Seed of Nostalgia – Classic Pixel JRPG
– Tenchi Muyo!: American Omnibus Edition
– The Beginning After the End Print Editions

Convention news:

– Vegan Protest Turns into Laughable Spectacle at Japan’s Meat Festival

Live-Action Anime news:

– Michael Bay And Sydney Sweeney Team On Movie Adaptation Of ‘OutRun’ Video Game At Universal

Streaming news:

– YouTube Testing Blurred Thumbnails for Sexually Suggestive Content
– Pluto TV Launches HIDIVE, Comedy, Inuyasha, Anime Movies, Kids Anime Channels
– Netflix Rewrites Anime’s ‘Feminine’ Compliment Into ‘Feminist’ Virtue Signal
   ∟Netflix Localizers Rewrite ‘Blue Box’, English Script Sees Character Complimented For Being ‘Feminist’ Instead Of ‘Feminine’

Theater Release news:

– Summer Wars’ Mamoru Hosoda reveals latest anime movie, dark fantasy revenge story Scarlet

Series news:

Anime:
– Lupin the IIIrd New Anime Movie Streams Zenigata-Featured Prequel Episode on June 20
   ∟New Lupin III 2D Anime Feature Film Gets Net Prequel on June 20
– Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court Anime Reveals Concept Visual
– ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! Anime Adaptation Announced
– The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Reveals New Teaser Visual, Yorha Cast
– Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Debuts on July 2
– Uglymug, Epicfighter Anime Premieres on July 6
– mono English Dub Reveals Main Cast, Release Date
– Final Fantasy IX Animated Series Studio Shuts Down
– One Piece Animator Slams Sound Team: “They Should Be Fired!”
   ∟The sound in question
– ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Anime Adaptation Censors Pop☆Step’s Idol-Inspired Costume
Manga:
– Manga predicting a major disaster this July affecting summer tourism numbers
Games:
– Layoffs at Polygon: Turns Out Attacking Gamers Isn’t a Growth Strategy
   ∟Polygon Sold to GameRant Owner Valnet Followed by Immediate Mass Layoffs of Polygon Staffers
– China Shifts Focus to Gaming Industry for Economic Growth & Overseas Expansion
– Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail: Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Collaboration Information Preview
– VR Urination Simulator at Nico Nico Choukaigi the Epitome of Otaku Culture
– Nintendo Blocks Menhera Farm: Cute Anime Girls Now a Threat to Brand Integrity
   ∟Hentai on the Nintendo E-Shop
      ∟Hentai Golf
      ∟Hentai: Japanese Goblins
      ∟Hentai Girls: Pissy Pirate
      ∟Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! Kishiryu Sentai Ryuusouja
– Google Reportedly Unhappy With ‘Bunny Garden’, Slaps Video Game News Outlet Automaton With Massive Ad Revenue Penalty Over Coverage Of Japanese Dating Sim
– Rockstar Games Officially Delays ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’, Next Series Entry Now Slated For May 2026
   ∟GTA 6 Delayed to May 2026 as Industry Scrambles to Fill the Void

Release news:

– Ultraman USA a.k.a. Ultraman: The Adventure Begins
– Right Stuf
   ∟Chainsaw Man: Season 1 Limited Edition (Walmart Exclusive)
   ∟Everybody loves Ex-Arm
   ∟SteelNook
      ∟Rambo Steel Boxset

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Real-world, real-big Final Fantasy Black Mage hat on sale for fans of magical fashion and Vivi
– Cardcaptor Sakura Anime Inspires Trio of Miniature Collectible Wands
– Blue Archive Bunny Girl Toki ‘Memorial Lobby Ver.’ Figure Quite Delightful
– Huge life-size Eevee Eeveelution Pokémon plushies will steal hearts, conquer living rooms
   ∟The missing Eevee!
– New Kyoto crane game cakes are poised to become the next big thing in Japan
– Electric conveyor belt sushi kit brings the fun of a revolving sushi restaurant into your home
– Godzilla hammer from Japan lets you smash nails like a kaiju
– Fake Japanese whisky countermeasures now include official Japanese whisky emblem

Misc news:

– Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji twice in five days for very dumb reason
– Female traveler found smelly man under bed in Tokyo hotel
– Inside the hellish nightmare as madman attacks stranded crew at isolated Antarctica research station

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