WinterVenom
@wintervenom91.bsky.social
A fan of manga, anime, and gaming. Enjoys researching and creating analysis within those industries.
Co-host of Behind the Manga podcast
EiC of Behind the Manga website: https://www.behindthemanga.com/
Beacon: beacons.ai/WinterVenom91
Co-host of Behind the Manga podcast
EiC of Behind the Manga website: https://www.behindthemanga.com/
Beacon: beacons.ai/WinterVenom91
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Caught up on Tamon's B-Side anime. I think if Ouri from F/ACE is Mutsumi from Ave Mujica but instead of his family life causing him to disassociate and have different personalities, he has anger issues.
If those two started dating I think that would cause a black hole 😂
#anime
If those two started dating I think that would cause a black hole 😂
#anime
January 23, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Caught up on Tamon's B-Side anime. I think if Ouri from F/ACE is Mutsumi from Ave Mujica but instead of his family life causing him to disassociate and have different personalities, he has anger issues.
If those two started dating I think that would cause a black hole 😂
#anime
If those two started dating I think that would cause a black hole 😂
#anime
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The end of the year brings surprise festive celebrations for Wakana! Then, a mysterious young girl who seems to know her reaches out... 🧺
Check out a free preview of Wash It All Away, vol. 6 here! 🫧 sqex.link/09ug
Check out a free preview of Wash It All Away, vol. 6 here! 🫧 sqex.link/09ug
January 22, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The end of the year brings surprise festive celebrations for Wakana! Then, a mysterious young girl who seems to know her reaches out... 🧺
Check out a free preview of Wash It All Away, vol. 6 here! 🫧 sqex.link/09ug
Check out a free preview of Wash It All Away, vol. 6 here! 🫧 sqex.link/09ug
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Bypassing Bluesky's 3 minute video limit to upload a 45 minute video using the video.blacksky.community CDN
January 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Bypassing Bluesky's 3 minute video limit to upload a 45 minute video using the video.blacksky.community CDN
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Immortality and Punishment! The first volume of this bleak zombie apocalypse manga dropped yesterday and I was tasked with some challenging, complicated bits of localization. So let's talk about it!
January 21, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Immortality and Punishment! The first volume of this bleak zombie apocalypse manga dropped yesterday and I was tasked with some challenging, complicated bits of localization. So let's talk about it!
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Oshi no Ko has always been harsh on the entertainment industry, but there's a fundamental difference between its usual critique (which *can* be pointed) and allowing a brilliant woman to direct an opening that's explicitly about aspects like the commodification of young, predominantly female bodies
January 21, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Oshi no Ko has always been harsh on the entertainment industry, but there's a fundamental difference between its usual critique (which *can* be pointed) and allowing a brilliant woman to direct an opening that's explicitly about aspects like the commodification of young, predominantly female bodies
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Make sure to check out our recap of today's @sevenseasentertainment.com Wonderful Wednesday License Announcements!
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#manga
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#manga
Seven Seas Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Recap (January 21st)
English Publisher Seven Seas returns this week with their weekly Wonderful Wednesday license announcement event in which they reveal brand new English licenses for Manga, Light Novels, and more! This…
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January 22, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Make sure to check out our recap of today's @sevenseasentertainment.com Wonderful Wednesday License Announcements!
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#manga
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#manga
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🚨 COVER ALERT! 🚨
Now that Amata and Hanku are fully aware of each other’s secret identities, how will their relationship change? 🤫
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, vol. 3 goes on sale in March! sqex.link/5s00
Now that Amata and Hanku are fully aware of each other’s secret identities, how will their relationship change? 🤫
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, vol. 3 goes on sale in March! sqex.link/5s00
January 21, 2026 at 11:37 PM
🚨 COVER ALERT! 🚨
Now that Amata and Hanku are fully aware of each other’s secret identities, how will their relationship change? 🤫
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, vol. 3 goes on sale in March! sqex.link/5s00
Now that Amata and Hanku are fully aware of each other’s secret identities, how will their relationship change? 🤫
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, vol. 3 goes on sale in March! sqex.link/5s00
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It’s official—Marin and Wakana are dating! As the seasons come and go, what new vows will they make with each other in this final volume? Preorder
My Dress-Up Darling , vol. 15 at your favorite retailer now!
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My Dress-Up Darling , vol. 15 at your favorite retailer now!
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January 21, 2026 at 5:44 PM
It’s official—Marin and Wakana are dating! As the seasons come and go, what new vows will they make with each other in this final volume? Preorder
My Dress-Up Darling , vol. 15 at your favorite retailer now!
sqex.link/ytp9
My Dress-Up Darling , vol. 15 at your favorite retailer now!
sqex.link/ytp9
I do wish we had more exposure to the US manga sales outside of the top 20 like when ComicsBeat did those annual articles and provided the spreadsheets of the data (from 03-2017).
It would prevent influencers to say that a series (i.e., Kingdom) is DOA b/c it's not charting.
#weebwednesday
It would prevent influencers to say that a series (i.e., Kingdom) is DOA b/c it's not charting.
#weebwednesday
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 ♥
January 21, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I do wish we had more exposure to the US manga sales outside of the top 20 like when ComicsBeat did those annual articles and provided the spreadsheets of the data (from 03-2017).
It would prevent influencers to say that a series (i.e., Kingdom) is DOA b/c it's not charting.
#weebwednesday
It would prevent influencers to say that a series (i.e., Kingdom) is DOA b/c it's not charting.
#weebwednesday
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We all rightly complain about "Netflix jail" when it comes to the odds of anime they've picked up getting HV releases, but there needs to be a bigger outcry against the expanding population of the Crunchyroll Penitentiary because the extent to which their HV output has dwindled is kinda inexcusable
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 ♥
January 21, 2026 at 5:27 PM
We all rightly complain about "Netflix jail" when it comes to the odds of anime they've picked up getting HV releases, but there needs to be a bigger outcry against the expanding population of the Crunchyroll Penitentiary because the extent to which their HV output has dwindled is kinda inexcusable
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Ubisoft has detailed a ‘major company reset’, which has resulted in six cancelled games, seven delayed projects, and two studio closures, as it reorganizes into 'creative houses'.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft...
Ubisoft details ‘major company reset’: 6 games canned, 7 delayed, and 2 studios closed | VGC
Prince of Persia remake among cancelled projects; Company reorganises into five ‘creative houses’ specializing in genres…
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January 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Ubisoft has detailed a ‘major company reset’, which has resulted in six cancelled games, seven delayed projects, and two studio closures, as it reorganizes into 'creative houses'.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft...
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Ubisoft has cancelled six games in development, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake.
It has also delayed seven other games "to ensure enhanced quality benchmarks are fully met".
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft...
It has also delayed seven other games "to ensure enhanced quality benchmarks are fully met".
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft...
Ubisoft has cancelled 6 games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake | VGC
It has also delayed 7 other games “to ensure enhanced quality benchmarks are fully met”…
www.videogameschronicle.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Ubisoft has cancelled six games in development, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake.
It has also delayed seven other games "to ensure enhanced quality benchmarks are fully met".
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft...
It has also delayed seven other games "to ensure enhanced quality benchmarks are fully met".
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft...
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The absolute worst culprits in the whole "no interior pages available online for review purposes" thing are always the more established ones for whom comics are just a small part of their output.
January 21, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The absolute worst culprits in the whole "no interior pages available online for review purposes" thing are always the more established ones for whom comics are just a small part of their output.
Watched ep 2 of The Case Book of Arne.
While ep 1 was stronger (until the end) this episode was alright. I didn't expect they'd do a flashback (which may be following how the game starts?).
It's a 2 parter, so I'll watch the next ep and see how I feel after that.
#anime
While ep 1 was stronger (until the end) this episode was alright. I didn't expect they'd do a flashback (which may be following how the game starts?).
It's a 2 parter, so I'll watch the next ep and see how I feel after that.
#anime
January 21, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Watched ep 2 of The Case Book of Arne.
While ep 1 was stronger (until the end) this episode was alright. I didn't expect they'd do a flashback (which may be following how the game starts?).
It's a 2 parter, so I'll watch the next ep and see how I feel after that.
#anime
While ep 1 was stronger (until the end) this episode was alright. I didn't expect they'd do a flashback (which may be following how the game starts?).
It's a 2 parter, so I'll watch the next ep and see how I feel after that.
#anime
Finished Sister and Giant vol 5 by @sisususetiso.bsky.social and @yenpress.com!
We see the after effects of the battle at the capital and learn more about the world! I liked that the manga addresses the common tropes in isekai titles. I didn't expect the timeskip!
It was a great volume!!🙂
#manga
We see the after effects of the battle at the capital and learn more about the world! I liked that the manga addresses the common tropes in isekai titles. I didn't expect the timeskip!
It was a great volume!!🙂
#manga
January 21, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Finished Sister and Giant vol 5 by @sisususetiso.bsky.social and @yenpress.com!
We see the after effects of the battle at the capital and learn more about the world! I liked that the manga addresses the common tropes in isekai titles. I didn't expect the timeskip!
It was a great volume!!🙂
#manga
We see the after effects of the battle at the capital and learn more about the world! I liked that the manga addresses the common tropes in isekai titles. I didn't expect the timeskip!
It was a great volume!!🙂
#manga
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(Thanks @wintervenom91.bsky.social for the heads up)
Netflix and Anime Studio MAPPA announced they're entering a strategic partnership which includes the following:
• Co-producing new anime projects
• Global Distribution
• Merchandise sales
Source: av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20...
Netflix and Anime Studio MAPPA announced they're entering a strategic partnership which includes the following:
• Co-producing new anime projects
• Global Distribution
• Merchandise sales
Source: av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20...
January 21, 2026 at 12:47 AM
(Thanks @wintervenom91.bsky.social for the heads up)
Netflix and Anime Studio MAPPA announced they're entering a strategic partnership which includes the following:
• Co-producing new anime projects
• Global Distribution
• Merchandise sales
Source: av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20...
Netflix and Anime Studio MAPPA announced they're entering a strategic partnership which includes the following:
• Co-producing new anime projects
• Global Distribution
• Merchandise sales
Source: av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20...
Congrats to Tainted Grail!
I think it shows that gamers dont need to wait for the next Elder Scrolls and are now finding many new options to choose from!
I think it shows that gamers dont need to wait for the next Elder Scrolls and are now finding many new options to choose from!
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon sales top one million
Total sales for action RPG Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon have surpassed one million units, publisher Awaken Realms and developer Awaken Realms Digital announced.
Total sales for action RPG Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon have surpassed one million units, publisher Awaken Realms and developer Awaken Realms Digital announced.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon sales top one million
Total sales for action RPG Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon have surpassed one million units, publisher Awaken Realms and developer Awaken Realms Digital announced.
www.gematsu.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Congrats to Tainted Grail!
I think it shows that gamers dont need to wait for the next Elder Scrolls and are now finding many new options to choose from!
I think it shows that gamers dont need to wait for the next Elder Scrolls and are now finding many new options to choose from!
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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, vol. 6 is on sale now! 🛒
Sasaki must face his fear of visiting the head office! Thoughts of a certain salesman also distract Yamada from festival fun with her coworkers...
Sasaki must face his fear of visiting the head office! Thoughts of a certain salesman also distract Yamada from festival fun with her coworkers...
January 20, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, vol. 6 is on sale now! 🛒
Sasaki must face his fear of visiting the head office! Thoughts of a certain salesman also distract Yamada from festival fun with her coworkers...
Sasaki must face his fear of visiting the head office! Thoughts of a certain salesman also distract Yamada from festival fun with her coworkers...
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It was confirmed via their discord server that Bato (A scanlation aggregate site) will cease operations due to ongoing legal challenges with copyright infringement
January 19, 2026 at 4:11 PM
It was confirmed via their discord server that Bato (A scanlation aggregate site) will cease operations due to ongoing legal challenges with copyright infringement
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was awarded Game of the Year at the 15th Annual New York Game Awards last night
www.gamesindustry.biz/clair-obscur...
www.gamesindustry.biz/clair-obscur...
January 19, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was awarded Game of the Year at the 15th Annual New York Game Awards last night
www.gamesindustry.biz/clair-obscur...
www.gamesindustry.biz/clair-obscur...
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Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0 Volume 1 by Takuji Kato is now available to purchase across various retailers
Amazon [$14.99]
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Alibris [$9.19]
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Barnes & Noble [$14.99]
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Books-A-Million [$14.99]
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Amazon [$14.99]
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Alibris [$9.19]
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Barnes & Noble [$14.99]
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Books-A-Million [$14.99]
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#ad
January 18, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0 Volume 1 by Takuji Kato is now available to purchase across various retailers
Amazon [$14.99]
amzn.to/45irFUx
Alibris [$9.19]
buff.ly/5wjq3SQ
Barnes & Noble [$14.99]
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Books-A-Million [$14.99]
buff.ly/YnfwLdB
#ad
Amazon [$14.99]
amzn.to/45irFUx
Alibris [$9.19]
buff.ly/5wjq3SQ
Barnes & Noble [$14.99]
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Books-A-Million [$14.99]
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#ad
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We have a new entry in our segment helping manga fans get titles they want to see licensed in English picked up! This time, we cover how to suggest manga to Kaiten Books!
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#manga
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#manga
Suggesting Manga to a Publisher: Kaiten Books
This article will detail the steps on how to suggest manga titles to Kaiten Books!
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January 18, 2026 at 10:34 PM
We have a new entry in our segment helping manga fans get titles they want to see licensed in English picked up! This time, we cover how to suggest manga to Kaiten Books!
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#manga
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#manga
So Dusk Beyond the End of the World won Anime Corner's Best SciFi anime of the (Fall) season.
After two outlets crowned it best SciFi anime of the season and the negative online reception around it, can't help but wonder how it's winning when there were stronger, more well-received series.
#anime
After two outlets crowned it best SciFi anime of the season and the negative online reception around it, can't help but wonder how it's winning when there were stronger, more well-received series.
#anime
January 18, 2026 at 4:56 AM
So Dusk Beyond the End of the World won Anime Corner's Best SciFi anime of the (Fall) season.
After two outlets crowned it best SciFi anime of the season and the negative online reception around it, can't help but wonder how it's winning when there were stronger, more well-received series.
#anime
After two outlets crowned it best SciFi anime of the season and the negative online reception around it, can't help but wonder how it's winning when there were stronger, more well-received series.
#anime
Watched the new ep of Fire Force. I really enjoyed the style of the Benimaru fight!! The entire episode was just great to watch from beginning to end!
Also Hibana's line "I'm in heels!" had me laughing 😂
#anime
Also Hibana's line "I'm in heels!" had me laughing 😂
#anime
January 17, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Watched the new ep of Fire Force. I really enjoyed the style of the Benimaru fight!! The entire episode was just great to watch from beginning to end!
Also Hibana's line "I'm in heels!" had me laughing 😂
#anime
Also Hibana's line "I'm in heels!" had me laughing 😂
#anime