Red Bard (Kennedy)
@redbardiscool.bsky.social
YouTuber, freelance writer, medievalist, yaoi paddle historian. Any pronouns are fine but they/them is preferred.
https://www.youtube.com/c/redbardiscool
https://www.youtube.com/c/redbardiscool
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"I want to get into .hack, but I don't know where to start!"
YouTube video by Red Bard
youtu.be
Anyways, if you wanna learn why everyone's so excited about .hack's comeback while we're all waiting on the new game, don't worry, I gotchu
youtu.be/lxUErZM8M2E
youtu.be/lxUErZM8M2E
how am I supposed to go about my day, as though an extremely cool revival of one of my all time favorite pieces of fiction wasn't announced
how can I be expected to act normal in these circumstances
how can I be expected to act normal in these circumstances
February 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
how am I supposed to go about my day, as though an extremely cool revival of one of my all time favorite pieces of fiction wasn't announced
how can I be expected to act normal in these circumstances
how can I be expected to act normal in these circumstances
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Oh boy, this one took a little while.
In my latest for ANN, I take look into the game of Ru-Ru-Ru-Russian roulette that was the Dirty Pair Kickstarter campaign. From pandemic-related delays to company buyouts, Kei and Yuri had more than a few hurdles to clear on the road to release.
In my latest for ANN, I take look into the game of Ru-Ru-Ru-Russian roulette that was the Dirty Pair Kickstarter campaign. From pandemic-related delays to company buyouts, Kei and Yuri had more than a few hurdles to clear on the road to release.
Dirty Pair fans came out of the woodwork to back this project—to the tune of US$731,406 what they got were years of delays, authoring problems, and a disc wrapped in a napkin. What happened?
Lovely Angels Done Dirty? The Dirty Pair Kickstarter Saga
www.animenewsnetwork.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Oh boy, this one took a little while.
In my latest for ANN, I take look into the game of Ru-Ru-Ru-Russian roulette that was the Dirty Pair Kickstarter campaign. From pandemic-related delays to company buyouts, Kei and Yuri had more than a few hurdles to clear on the road to release.
In my latest for ANN, I take look into the game of Ru-Ru-Ru-Russian roulette that was the Dirty Pair Kickstarter campaign. From pandemic-related delays to company buyouts, Kei and Yuri had more than a few hurdles to clear on the road to release.
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I don't care what they do in .hack//ZERO but they need to bring their best energy to emails/texts.
February 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I don't care what they do in .hack//ZERO but they need to bring their best energy to emails/texts.
Just last month, I'd been thinking it's been a minute since I replayed .hack//G.U., and this cements it. Not only will I probably start that replay tonight, but I think a total franchise replay (and maybe also rewatch?) might be in order.
February 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Just last month, I'd been thinking it's been a minute since I replayed .hack//G.U., and this cements it. Not only will I probably start that replay tonight, but I think a total franchise replay (and maybe also rewatch?) might be in order.
Anyways, if you wanna learn why everyone's so excited about .hack's comeback while we're all waiting on the new game, don't worry, I gotchu
youtu.be/lxUErZM8M2E
youtu.be/lxUErZM8M2E
"I want to get into .hack, but I don't know where to start!"
YouTube video by Red Bard
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Anyways, if you wanna learn why everyone's so excited about .hack's comeback while we're all waiting on the new game, don't worry, I gotchu
youtu.be/lxUErZM8M2E
youtu.be/lxUErZM8M2E
I'm never gonna stop screaming about how we're getting a new .hack til it's out, holy shit
February 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I'm never gonna stop screaming about how we're getting a new .hack til it's out, holy shit
y'all I know it sounds silly but I honestly don't know that I've ever been so excited at a video game announcement before
I love .hack so much and it means a lot to me, and I've been hoping for its comeback for YEARS
I love .hack so much and it means a lot to me, and I've been hoping for its comeback for YEARS
February 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
y'all I know it sounds silly but I honestly don't know that I've ever been so excited at a video game announcement before
I love .hack so much and it means a lot to me, and I've been hoping for its comeback for YEARS
I love .hack so much and it means a lot to me, and I've been hoping for its comeback for YEARS
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.hack returns, with the original developer!
CyberConnect2 Announces New .hack//Z.E.R.O. Action RPG
CyberConnect2 plans, develops, publishes game with music by Taro Hakase
www.animenewsnetwork.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
.hack returns, with the original developer!
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February 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM
NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK NEW DOT HACK
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Is it a death sentence when anime series stream outside of Crunchyroll? Kalai Chik looks at the numbers to see whether the common conception is true.
Anime in 2025: Is the Crunchyroll Cage Real?
www.animenewsnetwork.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Is it a death sentence when anime series stream outside of Crunchyroll? Kalai Chik looks at the numbers to see whether the common conception is true.
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We've heard your requests and we're pleased to announce that we're doing a reprint for Anime Herald Magazine. Order today to ensure that you're in the first shipment
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Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
February 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
We've heard your requests and we're pleased to announce that we're doing a reprint for Anime Herald Magazine. Order today to ensure that you're in the first shipment
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
It's been A Moment since I've played a Monster Hunter game, but I was SHOOKETH at how well MHS translated MH gameplay to turn-based combat. I'm having a great time with this game so far, def something I recommend keeping an eye on and checking out
The same things that will inevitably make this game more tedious for some players will also scratch a hyper-specific itch for others.
My Thoughts After 20 Hours With Monster Hunter Stories 3
www.animenewsnetwork.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
It's been A Moment since I've played a Monster Hunter game, but I was SHOOKETH at how well MHS translated MH gameplay to turn-based combat. I'm having a great time with this game so far, def something I recommend keeping an eye on and checking out
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The same things that will inevitably make this game more tedious for some players will also scratch a hyper-specific itch for others.
My Thoughts After 20 Hours With Monster Hunter Stories 3
www.animenewsnetwork.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The same things that will inevitably make this game more tedious for some players will also scratch a hyper-specific itch for others.
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No Sleep for Kaname Date Visual Novel Review (Spoiler‑Free) by @redbardiscool.bsky.social
As lighter AI: The Somnium Files fare, No Sleep for Kaname Date is still a satisfying enough experience that fans of the series are sure to enjoy.
yattatachi.com/no-sleep-for...
As lighter AI: The Somnium Files fare, No Sleep for Kaname Date is still a satisfying enough experience that fans of the series are sure to enjoy.
yattatachi.com/no-sleep-for...
No Sleep for Kaname Date Visual Novel Review (Spoiler‑Free) | Yatta-Tachi
As lighter AI: The Somnium Files fare, No Sleep for Kaname Date is still a satisfying enough experience that fans of the series are sure to enjoy.
yattatachi.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:55 PM
No Sleep for Kaname Date Visual Novel Review (Spoiler‑Free) by @redbardiscool.bsky.social
As lighter AI: The Somnium Files fare, No Sleep for Kaname Date is still a satisfying enough experience that fans of the series are sure to enjoy.
yattatachi.com/no-sleep-for...
As lighter AI: The Somnium Files fare, No Sleep for Kaname Date is still a satisfying enough experience that fans of the series are sure to enjoy.
yattatachi.com/no-sleep-for...
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Almost ten years ago, I wrote about how dot hack changed the way I looked at video games. It is a series that means so much to me & influenced my life in countless ways. One day, I'd like to write about dot hack again. www.rpgsite.net/feature/4875...
February 9, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Almost ten years ago, I wrote about how dot hack changed the way I looked at video games. It is a series that means so much to me & influenced my life in countless ways. One day, I'd like to write about dot hack again. www.rpgsite.net/feature/4875...
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ICMYI: We launched a monthly newsletter breaking down recent developments in the manga and manhwa world.
This month: a manga competition, the collapse of an online piracy network, and new laws regarding generative AI in South Korea.
This month: a manga competition, the collapse of an online piracy network, and new laws regarding generative AI in South Korea.
Hachi Report! February 2026 | Yatta-Tachi
Hachi Report, Yatta-Tachi’s new monthly news service, breaks down January’s new developments in the manga and manhwa world.
yattatachi.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
ICMYI: We launched a monthly newsletter breaking down recent developments in the manga and manhwa world.
This month: a manga competition, the collapse of an online piracy network, and new laws regarding generative AI in South Korea.
This month: a manga competition, the collapse of an online piracy network, and new laws regarding generative AI in South Korea.
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spending a decade on a game, and putting stuff like this on record, to then lay off 80 people THREE WEEKS AFTER RELEASE is out of control
February 10, 2026 at 2:21 AM
spending a decade on a game, and putting stuff like this on record, to then lay off 80 people THREE WEEKS AFTER RELEASE is out of control
I DESPERATELY want the new CC2 game to be a .hack game, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
Remember a few years ago, when we all thought Bamco trademarking "Last Recollection" meant a new .hack was imminent? Cause god DAMN do I.
(Ironically, that turned out to be a SAO game)
Remember a few years ago, when we all thought Bamco trademarking "Last Recollection" meant a new .hack was imminent? Cause god DAMN do I.
(Ironically, that turned out to be a SAO game)
February 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
I DESPERATELY want the new CC2 game to be a .hack game, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
Remember a few years ago, when we all thought Bamco trademarking "Last Recollection" meant a new .hack was imminent? Cause god DAMN do I.
(Ironically, that turned out to be a SAO game)
Remember a few years ago, when we all thought Bamco trademarking "Last Recollection" meant a new .hack was imminent? Cause god DAMN do I.
(Ironically, that turned out to be a SAO game)
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I'm offering digital downloads of beginner-level Japanese on my kofi!
121 pages, based off the Genki 1 textbook, but explained in my voice, with my unique examples, and with extra grammar, vocab, and tidbits not covered in Genki 1.
121 pages, based off the Genki 1 textbook, but explained in my voice, with my unique examples, and with extra grammar, vocab, and tidbits not covered in Genki 1.
Beginning Japanese Study Guide - Sarah Moon's Ko-fi Shop
I've made a 121 page study guide that outlines most of the lessons in the Genki I textbook. I use my own example sentences to illustrate grammar, and ...
ko-fi.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I'm offering digital downloads of beginner-level Japanese on my kofi!
121 pages, based off the Genki 1 textbook, but explained in my voice, with my unique examples, and with extra grammar, vocab, and tidbits not covered in Genki 1.
121 pages, based off the Genki 1 textbook, but explained in my voice, with my unique examples, and with extra grammar, vocab, and tidbits not covered in Genki 1.
y'all, I love SK8 so much, holy shit. Easily one of my absolute fav anime of the past decade.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in beautiful Italy, but it's not just pro athletes racing for the finishing line; anime has its own sports stars, too.
Going for the Gold! Our Favorite Sports Anime
www.animenewsnetwork.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
y'all, I love SK8 so much, holy shit. Easily one of my absolute fav anime of the past decade.
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Look at her! Azure leaping over a hurdle by @redbardiscool.bsky.social !
February 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Look at her! Azure leaping over a hurdle by @redbardiscool.bsky.social !
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The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in beautiful Italy, but it's not just pro athletes racing for the finishing line; anime has its own sports stars, too.
Going for the Gold! Our Favorite Sports Anime
www.animenewsnetwork.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in beautiful Italy, but it's not just pro athletes racing for the finishing line; anime has its own sports stars, too.
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Want to learn more about Shoji Kawamori's new movie, Labyrinth, ahead of its North American release? We recently spoke with him about it here:
www.youtube.com/watch
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Shoji Kawamori (Creator of Macross) discusses his New Movie: Labyrinth (Meikyu no Shiori)
The Creator of Macross released his film Labyrinth at Tokyo International Film Festival 2025, and we got to interview him about Social Media, AI, and Macross finally releasing Worldwide! Interviewer: https://x.com/BiggestinJapan/ Video Editor @weirdy8 Read more about it here: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2025-12-19/crafting-a-film-about-social-media-induced-trauma-with-macross-creator-shoji-kawamori/.231248 0:09 Intro 0:57 The Concept 2:28 The Title's Meaning 3:55 External and Internal Validation 4:39 Shiori vs Shiori 6:06 Kirara's Jealousy 6:59 Social Media stifles Creativity 8:42 Why Singing is in all his anime 9:42 Full CG Film 10:17 Macross going Worldwide 11:07 Ultraman reference 11:50 The ending 13:11 The new generation's pressure
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February 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Want to learn more about Shoji Kawamori's new movie, Labyrinth, ahead of its North American release? We recently spoke with him about it here:
www.youtube.com/watch
www.youtube.com/watch
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WE ARE LIVE! Come join us for fun times and maybe throw a few bucks to my friend's gofundme to help pay for his partner's cancer treatment!
gofund.me/aea37f24c
www.twitch.tv/gcvazquez
gofund.me/aea37f24c
www.twitch.tv/gcvazquez
February 5, 2026 at 12:01 AM
WE ARE LIVE! Come join us for fun times and maybe throw a few bucks to my friend's gofundme to help pay for his partner's cancer treatment!
gofund.me/aea37f24c
www.twitch.tv/gcvazquez
gofund.me/aea37f24c
www.twitch.tv/gcvazquez