Topics of discussion
Opening discussions:
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– Tenga
– Japanese city to deploy anti-bear drones against ursine adversaries, stages adorable demo
∟Japan Tests Bear-Deterrent Drone Equipped With Chili Pepper Spray
∟Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu
– Pickups
– Court strikes out prosecution against man found with alleged anime child abuse images
Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:
Live-Action Anime news:
– One Piece Star Mackenyu Shares Video of Huge Fire That Paused Season 3 Filming
∟Emily Rudd confirmed everyone was safe
∟It’s as though God is against this adaptation
∟The World Government is behind it!
∟Speaking of Flames…
– Ryan Hurst Cast as Kratos in Prime Video’s Live-Action ‘God of War’ Adaptation
Streaming news:
– Netflix Locks Down The Legend of Zelda Movie Streaming Rights After Theatrical Run
– Netflix and MAPPA Strengthens Strategic Partnership, Aiming to Co-Create a World-Class Animation Studio Model
∟Netflix And Anime Studio MAPPA’s New Partnership Raises Horrifying Odds For A Live-Action ‘Chainsaw Man’ Or ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’
– Netflix Confirms AI Subtitling Push as Anime Fans Hope It Stops Censorious Localizers
– Amazon Doubles Down on AI Dubs for Anime Despite Backlash: Creative Director Wanted
– It appears that CrunchyRoll is putting up unfinished versions of episodes
∟Placeholder backgrounds get much more polished
∟Another shot
∟The character shots range heavily from obvious upgrades
∟To more subtle ones
Theater Release news:
– Amazon Releases First Trailer for ‘Masters of the Universe’
∟A Barbie Movie for Boys
– ‘Return to Silent Hill’ Director on Receiving Death Threats From ‘Passionate’ Game Fans and Filming an Epic Horror Fantasy on a $23 Million Budget
∟Naturally, AC loved it
∟The Box Office climb looks steep
∟Apparently China is tracking for $28 Million
∟They went hard in Suadi Arabia’s marketing
∟French Poster
∟Hannah E. Anderson DOES play Mary, Maria, and Angela
∟Return to Silent Hill (2026): A Haunting Psychological Horror Film Review | A Faithful Game-to-Film Adaptation | Franchise Legacy, Hidden Meanings & Behind-the-Scenes Insights
∟Return to Silent Hill Movie Review: Where Fear, Memory, and Redemption Collide in James’ Return
∟RETURN TO SILENT HILL: A Psychological Horror Thriller Exploring Memory, Loss, and Hidden Truths
∟Return to Silent Hill Decoded: Themes, Craft, Performances, and the Legacy of a Haunted Adaptation
∟FILMKRITIK ZU RETURN TO SILENT HILL (2026): Die Atmosphäre, der Klang und das visuelle Storytelling des Films werden im gesamten Kinoerlebnis erkundet. (German Edition)
∟Return to Silent Hill – The Ultimate 2026 Horror Movie Review & Fan Guide: An In-Depth Analysis of the Chilling Silent Hill Film, Story, Themes, Symbolism & Hidden Meanings
∟Returning to Silent Hill Movie Review: Exploring Fear, Memory, and the Fog of Silent Hill
∟RETURN TO SILENT HILL MOVIE GUIDE (Film Explorer Series Book 34)
∟Return to Silent Hill (2026) : An In-Depth Review, Plot Summary, Psychological Horror Analysis, Hidden Meanings, Symbolism, Easter Eggs, Characters, Monsters, Lore, and Fan Guide
– Godzilla Minus Zero Film’s North American Premiere Date Set
– The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie to Screen in US Three Days After Japan
– Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Gets First-Ever Anime Film IMAX Ratio Release
– Japan Box Office: Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Compilation Film Revival Screening Ranks at No.9
– Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Delayed
– Nintendo Drops New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Featuring Yoshi, Birdo, Baby Mario, and Baby Luigi
∟Mario is a Furry
∟Mario’s IMDB Cast
Series news:
Anime:
– Evangelion Confirms New Asuka-Focused Short Anime Being Made for 30th Anniversary
∟Evangelion 30th Anniversary Illustration Contest Winners Criticized, Accused of Using AI
– The Drops of God Anime Premieres in April 2026
– Clevatess Season 2 Anime Reveals July 2026 Broadcast in New Trailer
– The World Is Dancing TV Anime Announced for Summer 2026
– Dokyo Shiteiru Kensei no Onna Shisho ga Kawaisugite Mainichi Shiawase Desu TV Anime Announced
– Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 Anime Travels on with Creditless Opening, Ending Videos
∟They did the meme!
– JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 English Dub Reveals Release Date, Cast & Crew
– Golden Kamuy Final Season English Dub Reveals Release Date, Cast & Crew
– FX Senshi Kurumi-chan Anime All About Online Trading
– Petals of Reincarnation Leaves Twitter Users Stunned as It Features Hitler as “Loli General”
– Cyborg 009 Nemesis Anime Teaser Trailer Unveils 2026 Premiere, Theme Song
– Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Anime Officially in Production
– Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Enhanced Anime Announced for Fall 2026
Manga:
– Large Manga Piracy Aggregator Shuts Down After Legal Pressure
∟Japanese Government produced Anti-Piracy Campaign
∟Sailor Moon is pro-piracy
– Veteran Editor Says Fewer Young Editors Are Actually Passionate About Manga
Games:
– Ubisoft Cancels 6 Projects, Shuts Down 2 Studios & Cuts Jobs as Restructuring Continues
∟Leaked look at the Prince in the remake
∟Definitely seems like Ubisoft India was behind this
∟Farah looks even worse
∟She looks like his grandma
∟The oldest 19-year-old ever
∟Ubisoft Announces “Quality”-Focused “Reset”: Multiple Games Cancelled, Studios Closed, Employees Ordered Back To Office
∟Ubisoft Sued as Former Assassin’s Creed Boss Alleges “Disguised Dismissal” in $1.3 Million Lawsuit
∟Former ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Boss Sues Ubisoft, Claims “Voluntary Departure” Was Actually A “Disguised Dismissal”
∟‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’ Reportedly Survives Ubisoft Restructuring, Enters Record-Breaking Year 18 Of Development
∟Ubisoft focused on representation while Shift Up studied the Blade ᵐᵒᵈᵉˡ’ˢ ᵇᵒᵈʸ
– Fable reboot launches in fall 2026
∟Fable No Longer an Xbox Exclusive — PS5 and PC Release Confirmed With Male Protagonist Option
∟So you can change your character…
∟Why make the ugliest one the face of the franchise?
∟Sure seems like they are responding to the backlash
∟‘Fable’ Reboot Cuts Series’ Famous ‘Morality Alters Appearance’ Mechanic: “For Us, That Doesn’t Really Work”
∟IGN justifies the mechanic in the stupidest way possible
∟Fable was based on Christian morals
∟They are putting The Office-style cut aways into the game
∟You can romance any of the hideous NPCs
– Knight’s Path Devs Reject LGBT: “We Care About Gaming & Fun, Not Modern Agendas”
∟Knight’s Path Steam Page
∟Here’s a closeup of Amelie
∟Days after the internet fell in love with Amelia
∟She is the result of a collaboration between Eliška and Taygun
∟Eliška’s Art Station
∟I inquired about Taygun
∟This may be Taygun’s Art Station
∟People are jumping straight to the important questions
∟Jiggle physics are a must
∟It seems too good to be true
∟But you will not be cucked!
∟People are worried it will be ruined by multi-player
∟But it’s single player!
∟People want to scissor her!
∟But it is written around Alryk’s story
∟A completely different game studio chimed in to say they are pro-babes in games
∟Shores of Vaelithar Steam Page
– Brave x Junction Censorship Abolished, Has Worldwide Availability Restored
– Tomb Raider’s Original Creators Refused Japanese Publisher’s Request for “Anime-Redesign”
– Relooted Trailer Predictably Downvoted into Oblivion
– Russia Threatens to Block GTA 6 Unless Rockstar Removes “Immoral Content”
∟Florida Politician Tries to Campaign on Grand Theft Auto VI Hype
– Resident Evil Requiem Was Originally Leon-Only Stealth Horror
∟The trailers had been telling us it would be Leon this whole time
∟Are the fans retarded or am I?
∟Some additional details from the 3rd Trailer
∟It seems pretty ambitious for a non-open world game
∟Re9uim also seems inspired by David Fincher’s Se7en
∟They also seem to have placed the first person guns in actual aiming position
∟Seems like they might have lifted it from the RE4 VR version?
∟McDonald’s seems to really like Survival Horror games
– Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake Allegedly in Development
– Dragon Ball New Game Project Age 1000 announced
– ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Director Laments How Video Games Have “Lost” The Joy Of “Discussion And Theorizing”
– Veteran Composer Says More Games Feel “Musically Rich” But Weirdly Soulless
– Sakura Wars Creator Says Industry Stalled After Trend of “Churning Out Cheap Sequels”
– Megami Tensei’s Original Writer Says “Great Games” Inspiration Is Holding Devs Back
Release news:
– Return to Silent Hill Blu-Ray
∟Return to Silent Hill DVD
∟Return to Silent Hill 4K
∟Return to Silent Hill 4K Steelbook
– Right Stuf
∟Alien Nine blu-ray
– Alien Nine! And introducing Discotek Deep Dives
∟The company they’re referencing is Crunchyroll
∟List of newly out of print Discotek titles
Random Merch news:
– StealthWeeb.com
– OCAPodcast.com/store
– Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
– Berserk Hits the Pavement with Guts’ Rage Skate Deck
– Gridman Rikka Takarada Swimsuit Figure Exuding a Hot Energy
– Brown Dust II Poolside Guardian Zenith Figure Ready for the Heat
– Hatsune Miku Gundam and Zaku
– Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie
– Pokémon menstrual pads appear in Japan
– Topps Pokémon 30th anniversary trading card set teased after Sarah Natochenny posts autograph leak
– Two Hasbro shareholders are suing Chris Cocks for alleged over-printing of MTG cards
Misc news:
– Florida man gets 4 years after trying to rob Taco Bell with a rock
– Man stuffs steaks down pants at Florida grocery store
– Ozark police find 81 gallons of moonshine during traffic stop
– Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
– Thai media outlet The Nation alleged to have used AI manipulated image of ‘smiling’ Cambodian casualty