Topics of discussion
Opening discussions:
– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– OCA Podcast Patreon
– Anime Collector Patreon
– StealthWeeb.com
– Vic Mignogna Court Case
∟Funimation Requests Extension
∟Kitchener Comic Con Rebuttal
∟Funimation Criticized for Hypocrisy on Dealing With Scott Freeman Compared to Vic
∟Rune Factory 4 Special for Nintendo Switch Replaced Vic Mignogna
∟Dragon Ball Super Broly Movie Currently Unavailable on Funimation
– Funimation Announces “Select Monogatari Titles” and Gets Roasted in Response
– Nekopara English Dub Now Talking About Hipsters
– Sentai Filmworks Allegedly Takes After Funimation & Changes Dialogue in To Love-Ru
∟To Love-Ru Localizer Tries to Explain Why “Misogyny” was Used in English Dub
– Viz Media Hires SJW Who Wanted More LGBT Propaganda in Anime
– Kyoto Animation’s Paralympic Anime Short for NHK “Unable to Be Finished”
– Ishuzoku Reviewers Anime Coming to the Gifu Broadcasting System
∟Ishuzoku Reviewers Regains Momentum as it Arrives on Biwako
∟Ishuzoku Reviewers Now Also Coming to Nara TV
∟Coronavirus Delays Ishuzoku Reviewers BD/DVD Release
– Coronavirus
∟Release of “Mashima HERO’S” Manga Tankobon Delayed to April 17 Due to Coronavirus
∟Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur Theatrical Release Postponed Due to Coronavirus
∟Sonic the Hedgehog Film Postponed in Japan Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak
∟Events and Concerts Get Canceled in Japan as New Measures Against the Coronavirus
∟More Events, Concerts, Get Cancelled to try and Limit the Spread of Coronavirus
∟Kojima Productions Cancels GDC Appearance Due to Coronavirus
∟GDC 2020 Postponed Due to Coronavirus & Developer Cancellations
∟Anime Japan, Tokyo’s biggest anime industry convention, cancelled due to coronavirus
∟BLEACH’s 20th Anniversary Project Announcement to Be Streamed Online
∟SSSS.GRIDMAN to Stream “Emergency Live Broadcast” in Place of Cancelled Event
∟RE:ZERO Anime VAs to Live-Stream Special Program Instead of The Cancelled Event
∟Re:ZERO Season 2 Has Been Delayed Due to the Ongoing Coronavirus Crisis
∟All The Programs at Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2020 are Canceled
∟Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
∟IOC member says decisions on Olympics must be made by late May due to coronavirus
∟Tokyo Olympics won’t be cancelled, says Japan’s Prime Minister
∟Japanese PM asks schools around Japan to close as coronavirus cases rise
∟Japanese students hold graduation ceremony in Minecraft amid school cancellation
∟MAJOR 2nd to be Rebroadcasted instead of Canceled High School Baseball Tournament
∟Desperate Citizens Burning Cash in Microwaves Because of Coronavirus
∟People in Japan are now stealing toilet paper in midst of coronavirus crisis
∟Street fight breaks out in Japan’s 2nd-largest city between shoppers wanting to buy masks
∟Japanese government may encourage people to reuse masks as shortage continues
∟Japanese Government Cracking Down on Mask Resellers Amidst the Coronavirus
∟Reselling masks in Japan could get you five years in prison under new government ban
∟Politician Made ¥8.9 Million After Selling Thousands of Masks at Online Auctions
∟E3 2020 Will Still Kick-off in June Despite Coronavirus Concerns
∟E3 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus Worries
∟SXSW Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
∟Twitchcon Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
∟TurboGrafx-16 Mini Delayed Indefinitely Due to Coronavirus
∟2020 Edition Of Coachella Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns
∟Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea will close for two weeks because of coronavirus fear
∟California Governor Exempts Disneyland from Coronavirus (COVID-19) Safety Measures
∟Japanese adult video company offers free movies as pandemic support, site crashes
∟Kyoto Animation makes over a dozen anime TV series and movies free to watch online
∟Manga Magazines Post Issues for Free After Schools Close Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus
∟28 Volumes of Haikyu!! Manga Released for Free in Japan to Combat Boredom
∟Animax and Kids Station Go Free For Kids at Home Due to Coronavirus Crisis
∟6 years of Pokémon, 13 years of One Piece free-to-watch/read online due to coronavirus
∟Thanks to the coronavirus over 450 manga volumes are now free to read online
∟Confirmed coronavirus patient in Aichi told to go home, goes bar hopping instead
∟Coronavirus Blamed for Onahole Shortage
∟Poison Control Center: “Drinking Bleach Will Not Prevent Coronavirus”
∟Florida is PACKED today despite “social distancing” recommendations
∟My COVID-19 Story. Brooklyn.
∟Coronavirus: Wuhan doctor says officials muzzled her for sharing report on WeChat
∟Tom Hanks is infected
∟Idris Elba is infected
∟Kristofer Hivju is infected
∟China Producing Air Conditioner That Will “Kill” the Coronavirus
∟Amazon suspending shipments of non-essential items to warehouses
– YouTube Demonetizes Linus Tech Tips for Mentioning Coronavirus
∟YouTube Demonetizing Every Video That Mentions Coronavirus
– YouTube Automated Bots Will Remove Content that Doesn’t Violate Community Guidelines
– Anime Heroes for Aussie Wildfire Donations Surpass $190,000 AUD
– Call to ban child abuse Japanese anime and manga
∟Video Footage Has Senator Regarding Multiple Anime as “Child Abuse”
∟Australian senator calls for immediate review of anime due to depictions of “child abuse”
∟Australia’s Classification Board Responds to Senator Desiring Anime/Manga Ban
∟Another Australian MP Wants Anime, Manga Banned in Both Australia and Japan
∟Eromanga Sensei Dropped by Australian Shops
– Australian Senate Investigates Official for Having Anime Figurines
∟Australian Fair Work Commission has Official Remove Anime Figurines from Office
∟Australian Official Figure Removal Hearing Devolves Into Shouting Match
∟‘Inappropriate’ decor and camera puts focus on Fair Work Commission Deputy
– Australia Looking Into Internet Porn Restrictions Based on U.k’s Failed Porn ID
– Kazuhisa Hashimoto, Creator of Iconic Konami Code, Passes Away
– ‘Attack on Titan’ wins New Hampshire Primary, Crunchyroll Awards won by Bernie Sanders
Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:
– Sound Cadence Studios Announced as Dub Studio for Island of Giant Insects Anime Film
∟Island of Giant Insects Anime Crawls Out with First English Dub Cast Members
∟“The Island of Giant Insects” English Dubbed Final Edition
– LINDA Project – Official English Localization
– CAT SHIT ONE Figure Project
– Third Editions: the Ultimate Anime Library
– Crowdfunding for Anime Project Based on Majority Decision Manga Launches
– The Wonderful 101 Crowdfunding Ends with Over $2.25 Million
∟Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Was About Gauging Interest Not Funding a Project, Says Inaba
Convention news:
– April’s Anime Boston 2020 Convention Has Officially Been Canceled
– Sakura-Con NOT Cancelled due to Coronavirus
∟People complaining
∟But here’s why
∟Sakura-Con Cancels 2020 Event Amid COVID-19 Concerns
∟Who’s next?
– Message from The SPJA About Coronavirus
Live-Action Anime news:
– Live Action Yakusoku no Neverland Movie’s Non-Black Krone Accrues Criticism
– Dragon Zakura Two Manga Gets Live-Action Series
– Milla Jovovich and Tony Jaa Gear Up for Action in Monster Hunter Movie
– “One Piece: Marionette” Final Day Performances to be Live-Streamed Worldwide
Streaming news:
– Funimation Indirectly Supported Piracy With Social Media Blunder
– Dragon Ball Harmony Gold Dub Found
– Why did Hayao Miyazaki agree to release Studio Ghibli anime films on Netflix?
– YouTube Movies has been streaming select anime
– Aragne: Sign of Vermillion to stream on HIDIVE
– Shout! Factory Kicks Off TokuSHOUTsu Channel with Kamen Rider
– KONOSUBA: Legend of Crimson Anime Film is Coming to Crunchyroll
– Bakugan Armored Alliance Brings Its Battle Toys to YouTube Next Month
– Weathering with You Storyboard Video Posted Online, Voiced by Makoto Shinkai Himself
– SSSS.GRIDMAN Audio Dramas Free on YouTube for a Limited Time
– Netflix’s Castlevania has Alucard Engage in Gay Anal Sex
– Netflix Pitches Castlevania Crossover with JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
– YouTuber goes to Argentinian slum to make “impactful video”, gets robbed instead
Theater Release news:
– Cinemas Closing
– 3rd Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel Film Gets N. American Premiere in L.A. on April 17
∟Fathom Events Brings Full Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] Trilogy to US This Spring
– Patlabor: The Movie Gets 4DX Screenings in Japan from April 17
– AKIRA 4K Remaster Edition’s Theatrical Screenings to Start in 36 Theaters on April 3
– Box Office: Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna Debuts at #6 with 120 Million Yen
– My Hero Academia Heroes:Rising Film Goes Plus Ultra in North American Box Office
– KyoAni’s Violet Evergarden Side Story Anime Film Breaks Hearts in the West on April 2
– Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Anime Film Heads to North American Theaters
Series news:
Anime:
– New “Digimon Adventure:” TV Anime Begins Airing April 5
– First-person Anime OneRoom to Have Its Third Season in 2020
– Wacky TV Nanana Goes Bananas with Third Season in April of 2020
– ‘86 – EIGHTY-SIX’ Light Novel Series to Get TV Anime Adaptation
– Mamoru Oshii’s New Anime Project VLADLOVE Unveils Its First Key Visual, Synopsis
– Digital Network Animation Produces Original Anime Film Kimi Wa Kanata
– Golden Kamuy Anime’s 3rd Season Reveals October Premiere in Promo Video
– Season 4 of Date A Live TV Anime Announced to Be in Production
– Too Kyo Games Reveals New Anime Series Akudama Drive
– Netflix Exclusive Baki Dai Raitaisai Hen Will Unleash Tremendous Strength
Manga:
– One Piece Manga Postponed for One Week Due to Eiichiro Oda’s Health
– Doraemon Sneaks into 18 Manga Series This Week
– KILLING ME / KILLING YOU Author Posts Self-Made Anime PV to Avoid Cancellation
– Golgo 13 Creator Opens Twitter Account, Complete with Tall Friend
Games:
– Hideo Kojima Becomes Addicted to Made in Abyss & Provides Critique
– Reggie Fils-Aime Joins Gamestop’s Board of Directors
– Magia Record Game’s US Version to Receive Exclusive Character Voiced by Sally Amaki!
– Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix Patched to Remove Pantsu Bug
– Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe’s POW Block Seemingly Censored in China
– Resident Evil 3 Comparison Video Brings New & Old Horror to Life
– Yoshinori Kitase on Parasite Eve: “Would Be a Waste Not to Use These Characters”
∟Parasite Eve Revival Possibly Coming with New Trademark
∟New Parasite Eve Game May Be on the Horizon
– Producer Yoshinori Kitase “I’d Like to Remake Final Fantasy V Next!”
– Final Fantasy VII Director: “We Might Do Another Final Fantasy VII Remake!”
– Sony Has 2 Silent Hill Titles in Development
– Chinese Bilibili “Health System” Implemented to Combat Video Game Addiction
– Uncensored Minecraft Library Supporting Freedom of Press & Expression
– George Soros Invests $45 Million into Activision-Blizzard
– Game sold in childhood returns to original owner
Release news:
– Galaxy Express 999 added grain layer
– Sentai Filmworks Goes on Vacation with Non Non Biyori Movie License
– Golden Kamuy Manga 23rd Volume to Come with 4th OAD featuring Shiton Anehata
– Yen Press Announces New KONOSUBA Spinoff Light Novels and More
– Promare SteelBook
– Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series Blu-ray SteelBook
– Sound! Euphonium: Brand New Day Brings the Band Home on Blu-ray
– Gamera: The Complete Collection
– Stray Cat Rock Collection
– Mob Psycho 100 II Blu-ray/DVD
– Right Stuf
– Weathering with You Japanese Collector’s Blu-Ray Preview Looks as Nice as a Summer Sky
– Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Original TV Anime Gets Its First Blu-ray Box
– Check out New PVs for the Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan Collector’s Edition
– 10 Licensed Anime Collections That Are Impossible To Find (& How Much They’re Worth)
Random Merch news:
– Amazon Removes Some Anime Figurines Following False Flags
∟Amazon Expunges Some Anime Figures for “Promoting Child Exploitation”
– City Hunter Whiskey
– Retailer Prints 1,979 Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro Watches For Film’s 40th Anniversary
– Seitokai Yakuindomo Movie Offering Condom Wrapped Button Badges
– Give a Hand for My Hero Academia’s Tomura Shigaraki’s Latest Figure from Kotobukiya!
– Tetsujin-28 Is Back as a High-Detail Soul of Chogokin Figure
– “FAIRY TAIL” Swordswoman Erza Scarlet Life-Size Figure Now Available for Pre-orders
– Japanese Gaming Bed The Ultimate Expression of Laziness
– Osaka man reserved and cancelled 1,873 seats at 2 baseball games to get more space for self
– A new way to get smelly otaku to take a shower: Trap sexy anime girls inside of soap
∟Lewd ArKnights Soap Encourages Smelly Otaku to Bathe
– New Moving Gundam in Yokohama is Being Hailed as the Next Great Buddha of Kamakura
– Modern Hollywood movies get a ‘70s/’80s Japan makeover with awesome retro film posters
– Anime’s impossible in real-life glasses now possible in real life, thanks to designers
– Language Tutor Company Stands by Its Humor Despite Cries of “Racism”
Misc news:
– Renji was arrested in Michigan
– Argentina Streets Run Red With Blood
– Japan’s letter-from-little-sister capsule toys become even more disturbing with new content
– China Man Drives Into River 10 Minutes After Acquiring License
– Fisherman attacked by wild boar jumping out of the ocean, defeats it with bare hands
– Japan Expanding Anti-Online Piracy Law to Include Manga
– Allowing separate surnames after marriage could increase crime: Japanese politician
– Maryland Man Stabs Woman With Syringe, Had Another Syringe Filled With Semen
– Man Arrested For Blowing Air up Colleague’s Anus
– Married Childcare Worker in Court After Bearing 13-Year-Old’s Baby
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