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– Tenga

– A CIA team, steel doors and a fateful phone call: How the U.S. captured Maduro in Venezuela
   ∟Millions of Venezuelans are celebrating their freedom
      ∟Meanwhile, lefties are acting like it’s the end of the world
         ∟They can’t stand to have former communists be less miserable than they are
      ∟The only people who want communism have never lived under it
   ∟America always knew the answer to communism
      ∟Cope harder, commie scum
         ∟Retards, all of them
      ∟They beg Grok for it to be a lie
         ∟Grok doubles down

– New Media Journalist Nick Shirley Shakes the Media Establishment With Explosive Minnesota Fraud Allegations
   ∟The minute long version
   ∟Earlier last year, Minnesota seemed to be completely overrun with Somalians
      ∟People are rightfully recognizing it as an invasion
         ∟And who imported them
            ∟They average more than 4 children per woman
               ∟They also sponsor their families and extended families
                  ∟Somalians are doing this is Kenya as well
                     ∟Kenya is significantly better off than their neighbor Somalia
      ∟Trump apparently terminated temporary protection status for Somolians in Minnesota

– Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
   ∟Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
      ∟Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
         ∟Chinese fighting at the airport
         ∟Osaka Emerges as a Prime Target for China-Based Migration Schemes via Shell Companies
   ∟Driver’s License Center’s “Foreigner Exception” Sparks Outrage in Japan
      ∟Chinese residents in Japan are framing the Japanese as being unsafe drivers
         ∟Japan Sees Huge Drop in Foreign-Driver License Conversion Pass Rate: Over 90% to 33%
   ∟Vandalism Spree in Saga: Park’s Vending Machines Smashed Beyond Use
      ∟Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
         ∟The Chinese are literally throwing trash off of Mount Fuji
   ∟Meanwhile, Africans are scamming tourists
      ∟Foreigner Crime Rate 1.72× Higher Than Japanese When Excluding Short-Term Visitors
         ∟Japan has all the justification necessary to mass deport foreigners
            ∟Japanese government considering raising foreign resident visa renewal fees by 400 percent or more
   ∟Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
      ∟Japan Considers Adding Japanese Language to Permanent Residency Requirements
         ∟Trash Taste Podcast gotta be seething
            ∟You also need ten years of residency for naturalization
               ∟Some Japanese are calling for a complete ban on muslims
                  ∟Even JAV stars are calling out the religion of peace
                     ∟Muslims are mad there aren’t enough cemeteries in Japan for them
                        ∟The propaganda is in full force
               ∟Japanese communist fights parliament when he doesn’t get his way
                  ∟Communists always resort to violence
                     ∟Vast majority of Japanese want to stop muslim migration
   ∟Japanese viewers unsure what to make of comedian’s shirtless apology to Turkish people

– Pickups

– Prime Minister Says Anime Bolsters Diplomatic Power, Announces Budget Boost for Global Expansion
   ∟Here’s an image of the panel
      ∟Localizers are finished
         ∟Japanese politicians are aware of the butchering localizers are doing

– Cal State Schools Require Students To Take DEI Classes To Graduate. Options Include ‘Queer Crip Lit’ and ‘Decolonize Your Diet.’
   ∟British University Claims Tolkien Orcs Represent People of Color and Lord of The Rings is Racist
      ∟It’s hard to be lulled into inaction by people calling you racist
         ∟Once more for the people in the back

Convention news:

– Comiket Cosplayer Attacked by Foreigners Over “Blackface”
   ∟Full version of his Tweet
– Heroic Disney World Cast Member Protects Guests From Runaway 400 lb Indiana Jones Boulder After Scary Malfunction
   ∟Disney Temporarily Alters Indiana Jones Stunt Show After On-Stage Incident Injures Cast Member

Live-Action Anime news:

– They redesigned Chopper in the Live-Action One Piece

Streaming news:

– Disney Drops “DEI” and “Diversity” Terminology from Latest SEC Filing
– TV Cuts Back LGBTQ+ Roles: 41% of Characters Not Returning Amid DEI Pullback
– LGBTQ Content Appears in Nearly Half of Netflix Kids’ Shows, New Study Finds
– J-horror classic Ring 2 airing on Japanese TV with Zen monk offering prayers every time someone dies
– Love Through a Prism Anime Goes Back to School in New Sneak Peek Video

Theater Release news:

– Japan Box Office: Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Moves to No.8 in 15th Weekend
   ∟Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Surpasses 10 Billion Yen at the Japanese Box Office
– Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Anime Confirms “Final Chapter” Film in Production

Series news:

Anime:
– Wash It All Away Anime Previews Ending Song in New Trailer
– Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk Anime Shares Production Trailer
– Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Anime Debuts in July 2026
– RuriDragon Anime by Kyoto Animation Announced
– Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- Anime Reveals New Trailer
– Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime Premieres in July 2026
– Historie Manga by Parasyte -the maxim- Creator Gets TV Anime Adaptation
– The Holy Grail of Eris Anime Reveals New Trailer
– I Lost My Adventurer’s License, but It’s Fine Because I Have an Adorable Daughter Now TV Anime Announced
– I Became a Legend after My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Unveils Teaser Trailer, More Cast, April 2026 Debut
– Some Arabs have been harassing the director of One Piece Fan Letter
   ∟She started responding in Arabic
   ∟Fans are encouraging her not to take it personally
      ∟She clarifies that she isn’t bothered by it
         ∟But she couldn’t stay silent once people called her racist
      ∟They can’t make excuses
         ∟She’s just addressing it
   ∟President of France claims he’s a One Piece fan
– Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray’s Blatant English Sub Alteration Generates Criticism
   ∟Localization is cultural vandalism
   ∟Twitter User Criticized for Wanting Media to Change Japanese Humor Into English Humor
      ∟When is localization ever okay?
   ∟Nier anime doesn’t seem to know how to translate 2B
      ∟This issue existed in the games as well
Manga:
– AI-Generated Manga Tops Japan’s Largest Digital Store Ranking
Games:
– GOG acquired by original co-founder Michał Kiciński
   ∟More Silent Hill coming to GOG?
– Microsoft’s year of shame
– Kagura Games Bringing the Rance Series to Steam
   ∟Rance series coming to Steam
      ∟Rance is a feminist
         ∟The creator is based
– Rainbow Six Siege is under siege by hackers, Ubisoft forced to take all servers offline — players randomly received billions of credits, ultra-exclusive skins, and bans or unbans
– Witchbrook shows off character creator, says “players should be able to see themselves”
– Needy Girl Overdose Creators & Developer Company WSS Clash Escalates
– Halo Studios Doubles Down on Generative AI
– Hololive Trading Card Game Ad Accused of Using AI
– Former ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Dev Says New Locations “Just Not Realistic” Due To Modern Demands, Predicts Series Will Stay “Stuck In This Loop Of About Five American Cities”
   ∟There will be pride parades
– Can I Get an Iced Coffee with Breast Milk Offering Top Class Beverages

Release news:

– Right Stuf

Random Merch news:

– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Snowbreak: Containment Zone’s Karsia Delightfully Dances for New Figure
– Blue Archive Rikuhachima Aru Figure Delightfully Sophisticated
– Trying out Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated wall decoration

Misc news:

– Painting a cow like a zebra keeps away pests according to Ig-Nobel-winning Japanese research
– Korean Tourist Arrested in Sapporo After Refusing to Pay Bar Bill & Smashing Door Glass
– China Mother Gets Suspended Jail Term After Daughter Dies During “Exorcism”
– Yandere Woman Cuts Off Boyfriend’s Finger to “Stop Him Marrying Another Woman”
   ∟Cosplayer Accused of Mutilating Boyfriend, Cooking Severed Finger
– Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk

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