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‘People ought to know’: Blue Boy Trial brings Japan’s trans history up to date @theguardian.com
‘People ought to know’: Blue Boy Trial brings Japan’s trans history up to date
Kasho Iizuka’s feature casts trans actors to revisit a notorious 1965 trial that made gender reassignment illegal for more than 30 years. He explains why the history remains unfinished
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
‘People ought to know’: Blue Boy Trial brings Japan’s trans history up to date @theguardian.com
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#BEASTARS FINAL SEASON Part 2
Premiering March 7, 2026
Exclusively on Netflix ✨
Main visual revealed 🐺
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Legoshi and Louis confront the ties that bind them.
“Even so, with the two of us.”
Ending theme song:
#SEVENTEEN “Tiny Light” 💎
#BEASTARS FINAL SEASON Part 2
Premiering March 7, 2026
Exclusively on Netflix ✨
Main visual revealed 🐺
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Legoshi and Louis confront the ties that bind them.
“Even so, with the two of us.”
Ending theme song:
#SEVENTEEN “Tiny Light” 💎
February 12, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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#BEASTARS FINAL SEASON Part 2
Premiering March 7, 2026
Exclusively on Netflix ✨
Main visual revealed 🐺
◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢
Legoshi and Louis confront the ties that bind them.
“Even so, with the two of us.”
Ending theme song:
#SEVENTEEN “Tiny Light” 💎
#BEASTARS FINAL SEASON Part 2
Premiering March 7, 2026
Exclusively on Netflix ✨
Main visual revealed 🐺
◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢
Legoshi and Louis confront the ties that bind them.
“Even so, with the two of us.”
Ending theme song:
#SEVENTEEN “Tiny Light” 💎
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Happy to say I’m editing this new rom-com that challenges stereotypes! @cdcubed.bsky.social is translating and @matchafinn.bsky.social is lettering, so you know it’s a good time! 💜
Otaku x Gal, vol. 1 is on sale now! 💅🤓
A geeky boy and a trendy girl become fast friends when she discovers that the skills he gained from being an anime and manga fan transfer nicely into the world of fashion!
Check out the comments for a free preview! ⬇️
A geeky boy and a trendy girl become fast friends when she discovers that the skills he gained from being an anime and manga fan transfer nicely into the world of fashion!
Check out the comments for a free preview! ⬇️
February 10, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Happy to say I’m editing this new rom-com that challenges stereotypes! @cdcubed.bsky.social is translating and @matchafinn.bsky.social is lettering, so you know it’s a good time! 💜
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The latest round of #KodanshaPrintClub additions are here!
Some more highly requested digital-first and never before translated titles are finally coming to print in Spring '26 👀
Find out more about the new titles joining the lineup here: https://ow.ly/Jfye50Yc4Zu
Some more highly requested digital-first and never before translated titles are finally coming to print in Spring '26 👀
Find out more about the new titles joining the lineup here: https://ow.ly/Jfye50Yc4Zu
February 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM
The latest round of #KodanshaPrintClub additions are here!
Some more highly requested digital-first and never before translated titles are finally coming to print in Spring '26 👀
Find out more about the new titles joining the lineup here: https://ow.ly/Jfye50Yc4Zu
Some more highly requested digital-first and never before translated titles are finally coming to print in Spring '26 👀
Find out more about the new titles joining the lineup here: https://ow.ly/Jfye50Yc4Zu
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Excited to finally be able to share this news!🎉🎉
How to Draw Chibi by Chiharu Yumenouchi is coming out this November from @abramskana.bsky.social ⭐ Translated by me!
How to Draw Chibi by Chiharu Yumenouchi is coming out this November from @abramskana.bsky.social ⭐ Translated by me!
February 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Excited to finally be able to share this news!🎉🎉
How to Draw Chibi by Chiharu Yumenouchi is coming out this November from @abramskana.bsky.social ⭐ Translated by me!
How to Draw Chibi by Chiharu Yumenouchi is coming out this November from @abramskana.bsky.social ⭐ Translated by me!
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Project A-ko Perfect Collection 4K is out!
A-ko returns in 4K w/ HDR!
Lots to go over for this one, but first...
store.crunchyroll.com/products/pro...
A-ko returns in 4K w/ HDR!
Lots to go over for this one, but first...
store.crunchyroll.com/products/pro...
February 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Project A-ko Perfect Collection 4K is out!
A-ko returns in 4K w/ HDR!
Lots to go over for this one, but first...
store.crunchyroll.com/products/pro...
A-ko returns in 4K w/ HDR!
Lots to go over for this one, but first...
store.crunchyroll.com/products/pro...
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🤖 With the new anime adaptation of #GhostInTheShell from Science Saru and Netflix near, there's never been a better time to experience the original genre-defining manga - collected in full in this Legacy Edition Box Set!
👉 Find out more and pre-order it here: https://ow.ly/ubJP50YbR3y
👉 Find out more and pre-order it here: https://ow.ly/ubJP50YbR3y
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
🤖 With the new anime adaptation of #GhostInTheShell from Science Saru and Netflix near, there's never been a better time to experience the original genre-defining manga - collected in full in this Legacy Edition Box Set!
👉 Find out more and pre-order it here: https://ow.ly/ubJP50YbR3y
👉 Find out more and pre-order it here: https://ow.ly/ubJP50YbR3y
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Now I am envisioning an art jam where people make two panel stories that have different meanings when read right to left vs left to right
blasting jock jams as i turkish ice cream man this little brat himejoshi-style
February 9, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Now I am envisioning an art jam where people make two panel stories that have different meanings when read right to left vs left to right
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Our scanning system is super gentle on the films. But some films need repairs before scanning. _Monkey & Tanuki_ was so brittle that it fell apart at the slightest touch. Owner Yo Sato-sensei generously let us bring it to Bucknell for repairs. Enjoy the time lapse (4-hour surgery!) & final result!
February 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Our scanning system is super gentle on the films. But some films need repairs before scanning. _Monkey & Tanuki_ was so brittle that it fell apart at the slightest touch. Owner Yo Sato-sensei generously let us bring it to Bucknell for repairs. Enjoy the time lapse (4-hour surgery!) & final result!
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Here’s my article, now online!
After getting a chance to see the superb End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, I discussed how it and a spate of Japanese theater/musicals are making the jump internationally as Japanese storytelling across the board grows on the global stage
After getting a chance to see the superb End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, I discussed how it and a spate of Japanese theater/musicals are making the jump internationally as Japanese storytelling across the board grows on the global stage
"The End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland” was created with an international tour in mind to capture rising interest in Japanese storytelling.
Can Japanese theater travel? A Murakami adaptation tries.
'The End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland” adaptation is part of a rising wave of contemporary Japanese theater productions that tour internationally with original casts.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Here’s my article, now online!
After getting a chance to see the superb End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, I discussed how it and a spate of Japanese theater/musicals are making the jump internationally as Japanese storytelling across the board grows on the global stage
After getting a chance to see the superb End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, I discussed how it and a spate of Japanese theater/musicals are making the jump internationally as Japanese storytelling across the board grows on the global stage
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Came into central Tokyo for a photo run in the snow, immediately rewarded by meeting this dapper chap
February 8, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Came into central Tokyo for a photo run in the snow, immediately rewarded by meeting this dapper chap
Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert - London UK - Wednesday 3rd June 2026 #JJK #JujutsuKaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert London UK Details
Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen will want to head to the Eventim Apollo in London on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 for an evening performance of Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert. It's a new live concert experience base...
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February 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert - London UK - Wednesday 3rd June 2026 #JJK #JujutsuKaisen
New Ghost in the Shell 2026 Music Production Details Revealed
New Ghost in the Shell 2026 Music Production Details Revealed
We've just received details about the the new 2026 release of Ghost in the Shell. It's already been revealed that it'll be released in Japan sometime in July 2026, but now we're told that Taisei I...
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February 7, 2026 at 11:22 AM
New Ghost in the Shell 2026 Music Production Details Revealed
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The studio Mappa has announced a "strategic partnership" with Netflix. What does it augur for the future of the studio -- and the medium itself? Join @patrickmacias.bsky.social and I on the Pure Tokyoscope podcast to find out! www.tokyoscope.blog/p/pure-tokyo...
Pure TokyoScope Podcast 160:
Patrick Macias and Matt Alt bring you pop culture direct from Japan!
www.tokyoscope.blog
February 6, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The studio Mappa has announced a "strategic partnership" with Netflix. What does it augur for the future of the studio -- and the medium itself? Join @patrickmacias.bsky.social and I on the Pure Tokyoscope podcast to find out! www.tokyoscope.blog/p/pure-tokyo...
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Soon... 👀✨️
We have tons of yuriful coasters waiting for those heading to the Yuri Café tomorrow. Can't wait to share some drinks and rave about GL with you. See you there!
Event Info: buff.ly/VeacMcz
We have tons of yuriful coasters waiting for those heading to the Yuri Café tomorrow. Can't wait to share some drinks and rave about GL with you. See you there!
Event Info: buff.ly/VeacMcz
February 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Soon... 👀✨️
We have tons of yuriful coasters waiting for those heading to the Yuri Café tomorrow. Can't wait to share some drinks and rave about GL with you. See you there!
Event Info: buff.ly/VeacMcz
We have tons of yuriful coasters waiting for those heading to the Yuri Café tomorrow. Can't wait to share some drinks and rave about GL with you. See you there!
Event Info: buff.ly/VeacMcz
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Japan cherry blossom festival cancelled because of unruly tourist ‘crisis’
Japan cherry blossom festival cancelled because of unruly tourist ‘crisis’
Authorities scrap Arakurayama Sengen park cherry blossom festival near Mount Fuji because of tourists trespassing, littering and ‘defecating in private yards’
A Japanese cherry blossom festival near Mount Fuji has been cancelled after officials cited a rise in disruptive tourist behaviour.
On Tuesday, officials in the central Japanese city of Fujiyoshida announced they would no longer host the Arakurayama Sengen park cherry blossom festival this year. The weeks-long event has been held for the past decade and attracts about 200,000 tourists annually. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Japan cherry blossom festival cancelled because of unruly tourist ‘crisis’
Lupin The IIIrd: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline UK and Ireland Cinema Release Details @alltheanime.com
Lupin The IIIrd: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline UK and Ireland Cinema Release Details
The good folks from Anime Limited have sent us details about the up coming cinema release of Lupin The IIIrd: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline. The film is due to hit cinemas around the UK and I...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Lupin The IIIrd: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline UK and Ireland Cinema Release Details @alltheanime.com
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Don't miss out on my new book launch! It'll be fun, you'll meet some great people, and you might learn something to use in your own writing or creative practice.
The words "terrific" and "meeting" are not always linked but I had a great one this morning, planning the launch event for The Manga Bible on 3 March. Come along or livestream to hear how I plan, research and write a book, and why some stories resonate more deeply. tinyurl.com/2u9pcjfr
February 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Don't miss out on my new book launch! It'll be fun, you'll meet some great people, and you might learn something to use in your own writing or creative practice.
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Just got sent an unsolicited email from a company wanting to AI dub anime. I replied that I would rather eat my own sick.
February 5, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Just got sent an unsolicited email from a company wanting to AI dub anime. I replied that I would rather eat my own sick.
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! has so many wise words.
February 4, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! has so many wise words.
100% this. Running Otaku News makes it just not profitable. So it's completely a fan effort.
February 4, 2026 at 8:49 PM
100% this. Running Otaku News makes it just not profitable. So it's completely a fan effort.
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Read Katy's thread - it's a great look into what goes through every anime publication-runner's mind pretty much daily.
This entire thread I made earlier today vocalizing my thoughts on things that have been ping ponging in my head for a while.
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Friends, #weebwednesday is upon us once again! You know the drill - quote-post with your weebiest hot takes, nothing racist, nothing intentionally inflammatory, have fun with it ♥
February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Read Katy's thread - it's a great look into what goes through every anime publication-runner's mind pretty much daily.
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Someone asked me why aren't folks getting laid off in the anime journalism community after seeing so many headlines about the game journalism.
I reminded them that majority (not everything) is free/low/volunteer labor unless you work for the handful of major publications like ANN & CR.
I reminded them that majority (not everything) is free/low/volunteer labor unless you work for the handful of major publications like ANN & CR.
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Someone asked me why aren't folks getting laid off in the anime journalism community after seeing so many headlines about the game journalism.
I reminded them that majority (not everything) is free/low/volunteer labor unless you work for the handful of major publications like ANN & CR.
I reminded them that majority (not everything) is free/low/volunteer labor unless you work for the handful of major publications like ANN & CR.
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I’m on @questforthebestpod.bsky.social this week to talk about the phenomenal series Orb! Thanks to @milesofficial.bsky.social @arkada.bsky.social @mothersbasement.bsky.social for having me on! It’s so much fun talking about non-OP anime (and DS9) once in a while. youtu.be/yXRghFTZd24?...
Orb: Zach Logan's Favourite Anime? | #orbonthemovementsoftheearth | Quest 038
YouTube video by Quest for the Best: An Anime Podcast
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February 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
I’m on @questforthebestpod.bsky.social this week to talk about the phenomenal series Orb! Thanks to @milesofficial.bsky.social @arkada.bsky.social @mothersbasement.bsky.social for having me on! It’s so much fun talking about non-OP anime (and DS9) once in a while. youtu.be/yXRghFTZd24?...
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🤩 The American Library Association listed Scholastic Graphix and Omoi’s full-color print edition of Hikaru in the Light! as one of their top graphic novels for kids of 2025! Check out the full list here: www.ala.org/gncrt/lists/...
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
🤩 The American Library Association listed Scholastic Graphix and Omoi’s full-color print edition of Hikaru in the Light! as one of their top graphic novels for kids of 2025! Check out the full list here: www.ala.org/gncrt/lists/...