Topics of discussion
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– Tenga
– China Issues New Travel Warning
∟Several major China travel agencies halt Japan trip sales
∟Japan Ranks Dead Last in “Willingness to Fight for Country” Survey, Just 13% Would Go to War
∟The Chinese government shut down Maki Otsuki’s concert
∟China’s INSANE War Against Anime
∟Danganronpa Creator Nearly Arrested in China After Attracting Hundreds of Fans
– Japanese High Court Rules Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Is Constitutional
∟Nature is healing
– Pickups
– Foreign traveler attacked by bear near one of Japan’s most popular countryside attractions
∟Bear enters Japanese supermarket, pounces on customer, as nationwide toll reaches new high
∟Bear bites butt in Japan as ursine assaults continue
∟Akita City Offers Cash Bounty for Bear Captures as Attacks Continue
∟Bear encounter prevention app growing in popularity in Japan
∟There were 1,500 bear attacks in a single week
∟Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
∟Package delivery in Japan may be delayed due to bear risks
∟Japanese military called in to deal with increasing bear attacks in rural prefectures
Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:
– Japanese Sci-Fi Horror Movie SUBJUGATION No CGI Monster Film
– The Classic Onegai Teacher Launches New Reboot Project
Convention news:
– Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
∟Pokemon fans will need to pass a fitness test before entering new Tokyo theme park
∟Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Live-Action Anime news:
– Brazilian cosplayer pissed he isn’t playing Ace
∟Jessica Nigri calls seniority
∟They released a visual with Smoker and Tashigi
∟It looks like a low budget porn parody
∟Live-Action ONE PIECE Season 3 Fills Out Baroque Works’ Ranks With Mr. 1, Doublefinger Casting
∟The announcement Tweet
– Report Claims President Donald Trump’s Influence Gives Paramount The Edge In Bids For Warner Bros., While Also Helping Revive The Career of Brett Ratner And The ‘Rush Hour’ Series!
Streaming news:
Theater Release news:
– We Are Aliens Anime Film Announced for 2026
– Japan Box Office: Mamoru Hosoda’s Scarlet Anime Film Debuts at No.3
– Angel’s Egg box office gross
∟Director Mamoru Oshii Says Modern Animators Can’t Recreate Cult Classic Angel’s Egg
Series news:
Anime:
– Undead Unluck Winter Arc Anime Reveals New Trailer, Key Art
∟Smoker and Tashigi look like Andy and Izumo
– GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis Anime Adaptation Announced
– Orange, Igloo Studio Produce New Godzilla Anime Series
– Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Anime Reveals 2026 Broadcast in Teaser Trailer
– Original Anime Love Through a Prism Premieres in January 2026
– Charisma Anime to Adapt Project from HYPNOSISMIC Creators
– Pardon the Intrusion, I’m Home! Romantic Comedy Manga Gets Anime in 2026
– A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Anime Expands Its Roster With 5 More Cast Additions
– Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Anime Reveals Premiere Date, “Ghost House” Game Trailer and Visual
– Magical Girl Raising Project Restart Anime Unveils Character Art for Nokko-chan
– One Punch Man Season 3 still impressing with it’s animation prowess
∟Even the fan service is cringe
∟Manga comparison
∟Mizuki was drawn with 6 fingers
∟1 for every year we waited for season 3
∟6 fingers is actually not that uncommon in animation
∟One Piece animator explains his mistake
∟Ironically, AI is actually better at drawing hands than humans now
∟Almost every episode has “that” moment
∟Episode 1 is the best for a reason
∟Something else went wrong in the same sequence
∟People think they’re animating it with AI
∟They put in all this effort for the OP and they won’t even reuse the shot
∟They held on a shot for 30 full seconds
∟They’re making up excuses to not have movement
– Bandai Namco Filmworks Launches In-House Anime Schools Amid “Animator Shortage”
Manga:
– Young Jump Newcomer Manga Award Winner’s Work Accused of Being AI-Generated
– “Tentacle Boyfriend” Manga Removed from Amazon Japan Listing
Games:
– ‘NieR Creator Yoko Taro Is Still Making New Games – They Just Keep Getting “Cancelled” During Development
– Gothic Remake Censors All the Sex Appeal
∟Gothic Remake Developers on Censorship: “Everything We Do Has a Reason”
∟The devs are lying about the censorship
∟One of the original devs chimed in
∟People noticed
∟Someone asked them to confirm the original intent
∟It was misogynistic on purpose
∟They made a sexier character with 200 polygons
– Stellar Blade Becomes Sony’s Biggest PlayStation Exclusive IP Debut on PC Yet Despite Media-Generated Controversy
∟Spider-Man 2 mod fixes the wokeness
– Tales of Berseria Remastered Garners Negative Criticism
∟Tales of Berseria Remastered Uses International “Censored” Version in Japan Too
– Twinkle Star Knights Turns Characters into Silhouettes on iOS Following Review Issues
–Stella Sora Devs Apologize Over Finger Animation & Promise Potential Changes
– Snowbreak: Containment Zone More Intimate Than Ever
– PROJECT MIX Stirs Things Up With A Jiggly Addition
– YouTube Trick Turns Idolmaster: Shiny Colors Outfits “See-Through”
– Trample Cities as a Giant Anime Girl in Giantess Playground
– Assassin’s Creed Shadows Attack on Titan Collab Launches for Limited Time
∟Assassin’s Creed Shadows Attack on Titan Collab Ruthlessly Criticized
– Attack on Titan Announces a New…Murder Mystery?
Release news:
– Predator Witches Light Novel, Phenomenon X Manga and More Coming from Seven Seas
∟7th Time Loop Audiobook, Fire in His Fingertips Manga and More Coming from Seven Seas
– Macross Plus Movie Edition Anime Gets 4K Restoration in March 2026
– Attack on Titan: The Last Attack gets a 4K in Japan
– Right Stuf
– The Girl Who Leapt Through Time features
– Lionsgate Limited Battle Royale 4K Steelbook
Random Merch news:
– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Studio Ghibli puts Blob Men in the spotlight on new T-shirt from streetwear brand GBL
∟Totoro belly warmers are ready to keep your tummy toasty through the cold months ahead
∟Studio Ghibli partial marshmallow socks look totally sweet and cozy
∟Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
∟Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside
∟Totoro embroidered bags and pouches are as fluffy and cute as the Ghibli star himself
∟Studio Ghibli releases new anime envelopes in Japan with interactive features
∟Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
∟Studio Ghibli adds acorn-shaped Totoro bento boxes to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
∟Beautiful Totoro bento box mixes classic and modern symbols of Japan
∟Studio Ghibli serves up anime characters on new lacquered trays
∟Light-up Totoro is a mix of centuries-old pottery techniques and classic anime cuteness
∟Have you ever noticed how much Totoro looks like New Year’s mochi? This plushie’s designers did, and the result is adorable!
∟Ghibli Princess Mononoke Face Magnets return to stores, are ready to move to your fridge
∟Next stop for the Totoro Catbus: Your home, thanks to Ghibli magnets
∟Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
∟Studio Ghibli adds “komorebi” Totoro plush toys to its anime merchandise range in Japan
– I had no idea you could win crane game prizes in Japan the way my friend won this Dragon Quest Slime
– Awesome jumbo PlayStation 1 and 2 cushions are warm fuzzy nostalgia that has to be won, not bought
– ONE PIECE x NBA collab expands with six new Luffy figures and Chopper plushies
– Stellar Blade’s Eve Gets Sexy in New Cheongsam Figure
– Azur Lane Formidable Figure Ever Enchanting & Buxom
– Higurashi no Naku Koro ni’s Killer Rena Bunny Figure Soaked in Fluids
– New Dragon Ball die-cast car toys bring Frieza’s pod to the Dream Tomica line
– Atelier Ryza Dominates as Official ASMR Rakes in Over $110K in Five Days
– Pokémon and hot spring bathhouse collaborate to bring Pokémon to your bath and sauna sessions
Misc news:
– Chiba man arrested for putting urine-filled tea bottle on convenience store shelf
– Wakayama senior uses AI to identify wild mushrooms, gets poisoned shortly after
– New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
– Man Arrested After Stealing Women’s Underwear & Running Down Witness
– 88-Year-Old Man Re-Arrested for Stalking 60-Year-Old Woman & Asking for Her Pubic Hair
– Toilet rubber theft baffles, grosses out Japan
– Japanese man invites neighbor in for a few beers immediately after being shanked by him