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

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Support us
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– Tenga
– Vic Mignogna Court Case
   ∟

– Tokyo government ordered to search for biological parents of 67-year-old-man switched at birth

– Pickups

– One of the Biggest Names in Anime Is Quietly Supporting a Legal Push to Cut Off Internet Access for Piracy

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Seed of Nostalgia – Classic Pixel JRPG
– Tenchi Muyo!: American Omnibus Edition
– The Beginning After the End Web Novels Get Kickstarter Campaign for Print Run
   ∟The Beginning After the End Print Editions

Convention news:

– Former Disney Cast Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Hacking Resort Allergy Menu System
– Huge 301,390-square foot Demon Slayer anime rice paddy art project planned, Tanjiro will be eaten
– Pageant in Gifu Prefecture allows all races, genders, species, and levels of existence to enter

Live-Action Anime news:

– Actress Daniella Pineda Reflects on Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop Flop
– English Live-Action Adaptation of Kakegurui Manga Reveals Trailer
   ∟I bet you can’t guess how faithful the casting was
      ∟Make it lame and gay
         ∟Netflix did the meme
   ∟I can’t imagine they will include the slavery angle
      ∟Oh no, it’s worse than I thought!

Streaming news:

– Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game The Chronicles Launches Short Anime Web Series
– Kenji Kamiyama’s Star Wars: Visions Short the Ninth Jedi Expands to Limited Series

Theater Release news:

– Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train North America Re-Release Announced Starting May 14
– Hyakuemu Anime Film Races to Japanese Theaters on September 19
– The Last Blossom Anime Movie Reveals Fall 2025 Release, Main Voice Cast Members

Series news:

Anime:
– Apocalypse Hotel Anime Releases Creditless Opening and Ending Movies
– Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Anime Adaptation Announced
– The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Anime Previews MADKID Opening Song in 1st Trailer
– Saishu Mirai Shoujo Member Nagi Fujisaki Drops I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! Anime Ending Song Music Video
– KING OF PRISM: Your Endless Call -Minna Kirameki! Prism☆Tours- Anime Film Sparkles in New Key Visual
– Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! Season 2 Reveals Teaser Trailer and Art
– Mechanical Marie Anime Lets Sparks Fly in New Trailer, Visual
– The Darwin Incident Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer and Visual, January 2026 Release

– The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date
– Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! Anime Debuts on July 3
– Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Anime Debuts in July
Manga:
– Alliance Entertainment Terminates Diamond Comics Purchase Agreement
Games:
– Onimusha: Warlords remaster adds Hell difficulty in new update
– Breath of Fire IV gets surprise PC re-release via GOG
– Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 tops 500K copies sold
   ∟Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 tops 1 million copies sold within 3 days
      ∟How exactly did they manage to do this?
– Ubisoft Claims Players Don’t Own Their Video Games in Explosive Ownership Lawsuit Over Racing Game The Crew
– Ubisoft Accused Of Violating EU Privacy Laws Via “Secret Data Collection” In Single-Player Games Like ‘Assassin’s Creed’ And ‘Far Cry’
– The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Localization Laden With Groomer Terminology
– Head Pats Are Problematic Now: Falcom Fans Slammed for Innocent Fan Art
   ∟The Warrior Cats controversy that Greenline was talking about
– Qureate Announce Multiple New Titles, Including New Bunny Garden Games
– Azur Lane Adds Lewd Elves From New ‘Kingdom of Tulipa’ Nation

Release news:

– Right Stuf
   ∟Rooster Teeth Lives! Co-Founder Burnie Burns Buys Company Assets From Warner Bros. Discovery
– Looking for the Full Moon Vol. 1 Blu-ray w/Slipcover
   ∟They found the lost dub!
– SkySet Entertainment to Release A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose Anime Special on BD With English Dub
   ∟They are selling two series
      ∟A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose
      ∟Beauty and The Warrior
   ∟They are duplicating instead of replicating

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Resident Evil herbs to be sold as herbal teas at Capcom Stores in Japan
– Studio Ghibli cushions to cozy up mean you can finally give No-Face the hug he needs
– Totoro and Catbus sukajan is two iconic Japanese looks blended by a U.S. fashion brand
– Studio Ghibli unveils new anime hug pillow from Whisper of the Heart
– Princess Mononoke Ghibli accessory line returns with all-natural dagger pendant and more
– Good Smile halts USA pre-orders due to tariffs

Misc news:

– Yandere Woman Cuts Off Boyfriend’s Finger to “Stop Him Marrying Another Woman”
– Yakuza member arrested for renting a car once in 2022
– Naked Saitama Man Arrested After Deadly GTA-Style Hit-and-Run, Taxi Jacking Spree
   ∟Saitama police continue to piece together man’s naked rampage spanning three cities

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

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

– Can the Japanese government make AI-generated Ghibli images illegal?
– Japan’s First Arrests Over AI-Generated Obscene Image Sales
   ∟First-ever arrest made related to AI-generated porn in Japan

– Pickups

– Gawr Gura Announces Graduation Due To “Disagreements With Management”, Becomes Sixth VTuber To Exit Hololive In Last Eight Months
   ∟Anti-Gura individuals either want you to believe she loves black people
      ∟Or believe that she hates black people
      ∟They claim to be looking for a girlfriend
         ∟And claim to look like this
            ∟But they are a troll that took the photo from this account

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Support Mike McFarland’s Road to Recovery
– TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming
– Seed of Nostalgia – Classic Pixel JRPG

Convention news:

– Naked Canadian wacko arrested at Disneyland after scaring visitors on drugged-up bender: cops

Live-Action Anime news:

–

Streaming news:

– Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Omnibus Movie Now Available on Crunchyroll
– Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.- Short Anime Streams on Crunchyroll Starting April 16
– Crunchyroll inexplicably delays Please Put Them On, Takamine-san! episode 3 by one week
– Anime fans celebrate as Crunchyroll reverses “awful” AI plan
– Prime Video begins an AI dubbing pilot program on licensed movies and series

Theater Release news:

– Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Anime Movie Shares “Manners” Video for Theatergoers

Series news:

Anime:
– Widespread anime support and expansion initiatives planned by Japanese government
– The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date
– WITCH WATCH Anime Makes Magic in Creditless Ending Movie
– A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof Anime Shares Creditless Opening and Ending Movies
– Alma-chan Wants to Have a Family! Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual, Main Voice Cast Members
– Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy Anime Announced for 2026 Release
– KOWLOON GENERIC ROMANCE Anime Turns Back Time in Creditless Opening and Ending Movies
– Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon Anime Premieres in Fall 2025
– Tekkonkinkreet’s Michael Arias Directs Animated Adaptation of Taiyo Matsumoto’s Sunny Manga
   ∟Tekkonkinkreet Director Michael Arias to Helm Adaptation of Taiyo Matsumoto’s Sunny Manga
– The Beginning After the End Anime Reveals April 2 Premiere in New Trailer
   ∟How The Beginning After the End Is Making Anime History
      ∟Even hentai has better animation
         ∟A-CAT outsourced every episode so far
      ∟Following Its Disastrous Anime Debut, The Beginning After the End’s Creator Is Breaking Their Silence
         ∟‘I Felt It Necessary for Me to Speak Up’: The Beginning After the End Creator Updates Fans on Controversial Anime Series
– “We Plan to Continue”: Long After Its Final Season, Attack on Titan’s Producer Says the Anime Isn’t Done Yet
Manga:
–
Games:
– How Sony ‘Schmoozed’ SquareSoft to Get Final Fantasy on PlayStation
– Steam-Heart’s & Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute Xbox Version Canceled Due to Censorship
– ‘Trails In The Sky’ Remake Confirms New English Localization, Promises “An Authentic Experience That Honors The Original Japanese Text”
– Japanese court gives seller of modified Nintendo Switch systems suspended two-year prison sentence
– Nintendo gets popular Vtuber’s stream delisted because she maybe played a hacked Pokémon cartridge

Release news:

– Right Stuf
– Romeo’s Blue Skies has been delayed
– Call of the Night (Season 1) Premium Box Set
   ∟Walmart has glow-in-the-dark slipcovers
– The long, ugly history between Disney and Studio Ghibli

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Final Fantasy roomwear sets transform you into Moogle or Chocobo
– Pokémon fans startled to see Eevee looking super muscular in new merch photo
– Studio Ghibli Rollbahn notebooks are both dynamic and subtle salutes to anime classics
– Catbus and Totoro towlkets are part towel, part blanket, all adorable
– Catbus clock from Studio Ghibli keeps an eye on the time…and on you
– Life-size Nier: Automata sword going on sale, includes 2B’s voice if you swing it the right way
– $3,600 Stellar Blade Statue is Already Sold Out
– OPM Studio Ghibli Figures
   ∟Howl’s Moving Castle Statue
   ∟Ghost Princess Statue
   ∟The Cliff by the Sea Statue
   ∟Kiki’s Delivery Service Statue
– Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers

Misc news:

– School suddenly changes field trip from 2025 Expo to Universal Studios Japan over safety concerns
– Trial of man accused of kicking rabbits to death on Japan’s rabbit island comes to an end
– Bus driver who pocketed 1,000 yen in fares denied 12 million yen in retirement money

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

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

– Young Japanese adults show lowest dating experience level yet in annual survey
   ∟Deaths way up, births way down yet again in Japan as population shrinks faster than expected
   ∟Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday

– Pickups
   ∟Studio Ghibli anime art up for auction, alongside Sailor Moon, Pokémon, Akira and Dragon Ball Z
      ∟Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus Lupin Production Cel and Animation Drawing
      ∟Hajime no Ippo Mamoru Production Cel with Production Background and Animation Drawing
      ∟Ceres, Celestial Legend “Toya’s Death” Aki Mikage Production Cel and Animation Drawing
      ∟Black Jack: The Movie Black Jack and Jo Carol Production Cel and Animation Drawing
      ∟Black Jack “Clinical Chart 9: The Carbuncle” Black Jack Production Cel and Animation Drawing Group of 4
      ∟Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Secret of Nanaba Castle Arale, Akane, Piisuke, and Tarou

– “Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Support Mike McFarland’s Road to Recovery
   ∟The life we’re funding for Mike
– TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming
– Seed of Nostalgia – Classic Pixel JRPG

Convention news:

–

Live-Action Anime news:

– ‘Kamen Rider’ Studio Toei To Produce “Historical Epic” ‘Yasuke – Way Of The Butterfly’, Director Says Live-Action Film Will “Strive For Cultural Authenticity”

Streaming news:

– Netflix’s ‘Devil May Cry’ Turns Dante’s Story Into Allegory For War On Terror, Complete With American Invasion Of Hell Set To Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’
   ∟As expected, they butchered Lady’s character
      ∟In order to make sure she isn’t outshined by Dante compared to the games
         ∟The whole thing completely cucks Dante
      ∟It’s the most predictable design imaginable
         ∟At least they didn’t shave the side of her head
            ∟Her design is not even inspired by her game outfits
               ∟And just forget fan service
         ∟But they lost all subtlety in keeping her feminine
   ∟Demons are just misunderstood
      ∟Just like Orcs
         ∟Donate to save a Demon
            ∟Demon Lives Matter
               ∟You don’t get to say people are racist and then equate minorities to Demons
                  ∟How is it a Hate Crime if you Love doing it?
         ∟This subversion completely destroys the backbone of the franchise
            ∟Demons are just like Minorities!
               ∟Hilarious messaging that the left constantly tries to make Demons the good guys
   ∟The tone of the invasion feels completely different with the right music
      ∟Why the fuck are the demons wearing turbans?
   ∟Leftist automatically like things they think you will hate
      ∟They will consume whatever shit exists if they think it will make you mad
         ∟But Leftists can’t like something made by a Trump supporter
   ∟We’re all just Demon bigots
      ∟Adi Shankar says his show isn’t anti-religion
         ∟ALL of his shows are anti-Christian
   ∟Devil May Cry Season 2 Plans Confirmed
      ∟Netflix actually did it..
         ∟Adi Shankar’s Tweet
            ∟Asmongold is totally on board
               ∟Adi Shankar treats him like a bro
   ∟Their marketing for this show is so cringe
      ∟They labeled him as the CREATOR
         ∟Adi Shankar didn’t feel the need to correct them
            ∟And the cringe inducing marketing ploy continued
   ∟Netflix’s ‘Devil May Cry’ Producer Says His Goal Was To Capture “The Essence” Of Series’ Characters Rather Than “The Experience Of Playing The Games”
      ∟He claims to not have changed Lady whatsoever
         ∟Betraying Dante is not making her the same character
            ∟Devil May FUCKING Cry
      ∟He also said his goal was not to dilute it into generic nonsense
      ∟Devil Trigger didn’t even come into the games until DMC 5
         ∟They’ve done the same cringe to Vergil
            ∟People love Vergil as the greatest villain in games
               ∟You guessed it, Adi Shankar thinks he is misunderstood
                  ∟To be an anti-hero, you have to be the main character
                     ∟Power is Heroism, stupid plebs
      ∟Animated Devil May Cry is Up Next for Castlevania Producer Adi Shankar
   ∟Loyal fans are the most unappreciated asset they have
   ∟Devil May Cry 3 | 1980’s Dark Fantasy Movie | Super Panavision 70

Theater Release news:

– A Miku Who Can’t Sing is coming to Theaters

Series news:

Anime:
– Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- Anime Gives the Green Light with Opening, Ending Videos
– Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter Anime Adds Inori Minase to Cast
– Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt-take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi Anime Announced
– My Awkward Senpai Anime Enjoys a Coffee Break in New Visual
– Idol Group Saishu Mirai Shoujo Streams I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! Anime Opening Song Music Video
   ∟None of what they use to promote the series is what would actually get me to watch it
– Rock is a Lady’s Modesty Gets Ready to Rock with Creditless Opening and Ending Movies
– Tenkaichi: The Greatest Warrior Under the Rising Sun Anime Adaptation Announced
– The Dinner Table Detective Anime Shares Delectable Creditless Opening and Ending Movies
– Osananajimi to wa LoveCome ni Naranai TV Anime Premieres in 2026
– STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Anime Announced
– THE GHOST IN THE SHELL TV Anime Reveals New Trailer, Visual
   ∟The figure Randy wants
Manga:
–
Games:
– Ao Oni: The Horror of Blueberry Onsen launches for Switch this month
– Devs Behind Controversial Sexual Assault Game Defend It, But Say They’re Pulling It From Steam Anyway
   ∟Finally, a game where you can rape your mom
– YouTuber Karl Jobst Loses Big in Australian Court to Controversial Arcade Record-Breaker Billy Mitchell in Humiliating Verdict
   ∟Fuck around and find out
   ∟Shinji Cosplaying as FDDNM

Release news:

– Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe Edition Manga Announced for Fall 2025
– Right Stuf

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Dragon Radar Phone
– Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies are ready to receive your love and affection
– Sleep on Totoro’s belly with Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro Nap Cushion
– ‘Magic: The Gathering’ X ‘Final Fantasy’ Set Breaks Street Date Due To WOTC Error, Distributor Warns Of “Penalties” Unless Products Returned “Undamaged”
– Japanese puffed corn snack to be sold for 110,000 yen as work of art
   ∟Why did the crazy-expensive version of Japan’s super-cheap corn snack sell out? We ask the artist

Misc news:

– American arrested for bringing gun, ammo, and hidden knife through Japanese customs
– Ore. man on meth fights off 12 cops while masturbating in bar
– Visitors must squeeze through two nude models to view Marina Abramović exhibit

Watch Club:

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

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

– Aldi scraps name of ‘rape yellow’ paint after complaints from sexual assault victim

– Pickups

– AI CEO claims ChatGPT is “burning” through a fortune because of Ghibli trend
   ∟Megumi Ishitani’s Tweet
      ∟A picture complaining about the AI
         ∟Grok’s Version
            ∟Shame on you for not actually using ChatGPT
   ∟Even OnlyFans girls are getting in on the trend
      ∟A recreation of the crime
      ∟People are pissed that they are sexualizing Ghibli
         ∟But Miyazaki’s designs are sexy to him

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming

Convention news:

–

Live-Action Anime news:

– Sydney Sweeney in Final Talks to Star in Live-Action Gundam Film

Streaming news:

– Ultraman FAST Channel Launches on Amazon Prime Video
– The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Previewed in Subtitled Trailer

Theater Release news:

– Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Announces United States Release on October 29
– ‘Kaiju No. 8’ Drops Season 2 Trailer Featuring Debut Of Fan-Favorite Defense Captain, Confirms International Theater Dates For ‘Recon Mission’ Recap Film
– Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: Fujimi no Ketsuzoku Anime Film Debuts on June 27
– Ketchup Entertainment Acquires ‘Coyote vs Acme’, Will Release It Next Year 

Series news:

Anime:
– DAN DA DAN Season 2 Release Date, Visual, Evil Eye Cast Revealed
– The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Anime Releases New Trailer, Key Art for Cour 2
– A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 Anime Premieres in July 2025
– Shangri-La Frontier Season 3 Anime Announced
– In a World Full of Zombies I’m the Only One Who Doesn’t Get Attacked Anime Premieres in 2026
– Toei CEO Confirms ‘One Piece’, ‘Super Sentai’ Studio Now Focusing On Overseas Markets Due To Japan’s Population Crisis
   ∟Chinese censorship is having a chilling effect on anime
Manga:
–
Games:
– Final Fantasy VII cast goes to Japanese high school, and MAYBE it’s not an April Fools’ Day joke
– Panty Party Perfect announced
– Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Titles, Specs, and Pricing Revealed
   ∟Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Card Overview
      ∟microSD Card and microSD Express Card Compatibility with Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
   ∟Nintendo Outlines Switch Online’s Updated Tiers Including Switch 2 Exclusives
      ∟Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics – Nintendo Direct | Nintendo Switch 2
      ∟What’s new with Nintendo Switch Online on Nintendo Switch 2?
         ∟Nintendo Switch 2: GameChat – All Together, Anytime, Anywhere
            ∟Not Sold On Switch 2 Camera? HORI’s Piranha Plant Model Might Change Your Mind
   ∟Switch 2 games will cost more
   ∟Switch 2 release date announced, Nintendo to sell both “Japan-only” and “multi-language” versions
      ∟Just learn Japanese to save money
      ∟Switch 2 pre-orders delayed in USA while Nintendo assesses impact of Trump tariffs
   ∟Nintendo Switch games with start up issues on Nintendo Switch 2
      ∟Nintendo Switch games that start up on Nintendo Switch 2, but include some in-game compatibility issues
   ∟Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Accessory Compatibility
   ∟Nintendo Says Switch 2 Lacks Hardware Gimmick So More Devs Will Make Games For New Console
   ∟Nintendo Hardware
      ∟Nintendo Switch™ 2 Pro Controller
– Sweet Baby Inc Reportedly Dropped by Sony as Gaming Giant Cancels Several Projects With SBI Involvement
– Sweet Baby-Connected Devs Appear to Approve Taxpayer Funded Grants for Themselves in Government Game Funding Expose
– Media Touts Assassin’s Creed Shadows as a Success — It’s Not
   ∟In reality it’s getting dominated by Yasuke Simulator
      ∟A game literally designed to mock it is getting fan art
   ∟It is getting stomped by a banana game
   ∟Ubisoft announces new subsidiary via €1.16 billion investment from Tencent
      ∟How it’s really going
      ∟All according to keikaku
      ∟Ubisoft’s new direction
         ∟Better than Choujin Gaiden
      ∟How this deal screws the little guy
      ∟It’s been one year since Mark Kern started his 2 year plan to take back gaming
      ∟Ubisoft Employees Fear Layoffs After Tencent Deal and New Subsidiary Formation
         ∟Ubisoft Leamington Officially Closes as Layoffs Accelerate and Tencent Restructuring Looms
   ∟Ubisoft hired Babel Media to help their online image
      ∟This is the quality of response you get
   ∟Ubisoft gave Hasan a game code
      ∟Elon doesn’t like Hasan
         ∟Elon says he is promoting a terrible game
            ∟Assassin’s Creed claps back
               ∟Mark Kern comes to Elon’s defense
                  ∟Assassin’t Creed nukes him from orbit
   ∟Mark Kern explains how his plan targeted Ubisoft
      ∟Ubisoft apparently missed one of the shrines in the patch
         ∟The glitches are unbearable
            ∟Upgrade your baseball bat
               ∟The effort behind the music says everything that needs to be said
                  ∟Not only do they hate the Japanese, they make them suck off the choujin
                     ∟The historical details could not be more wrong
   ∟Ghibli Yasuke
– Ubisoft frantically patches boobs back into Far Cry 4 after accidentally patching them out

Release news:

– Rock is a Lady’s Modesty Manga, More Lycoris Recoil Coming from Yen Press
– Right Stuf

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Cloud’s Final Fantasy Buster Sword is now a cat scratching pad thanks to Square Enix Pets
– Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies let you bond with animals of Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky
– Silent Hill Glow in the Dark Pillow
– Purification salt for gamers who can’t handle horror games released in Japan

Misc news:

– Kanagawa man arrested for pouring instant noodles into train ticket machine
– American senior citizen tourist arrested in Japan for bringing gun into country in his luggage
– Police Chief Defecated In Office, Put Viagra In Office Coffee, NJ Cops Claim

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