Aug 12, 2025 19:58:00

Headline news for August 12, 2025

The original animated film 'Etoile Blooms in Paris,' a collaboration between director Goro Taniguchi, known for his work on 'One Piece Film Red,' 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion,' and 'Scryed,' and character designer Katsuya Kondo, known for his work on 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea' and 'Kiki's Delivery Service,' is scheduled for release on Friday, March 13, 2026. According to Katsuya Kondo, he was approached around 2018 to participate in the project, even if it was just for concept drawings, and he is also involved in the key animation.

Official website for the animated film 'Etoile Blooms in Paris'
https://sh-anime.shochiku.co.jp/parieto-movie/

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Theatrical animation ' Etoile Blooming in Paris '
Nationwide release scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026! https://t.co/2TLG2BTSMa #Parietpic.twitter.com /0Yvtclj7sq
— Theatrical animation 'Etoile Blooming in Paris' (@parieto_movie) August 7, 2025

©「パリに咲くエトワール」製作委員会

By the way, the following article was published on the same day in the same month in the past.

A doctor who saved the life of a boy infected with a brain-eating amoeba that has a nearly 100% fatality rate talks about the treatment process - GIGAZINE

Animators Toshiyuki Inoue and Ryo Imamura talk about the anime film 'Her Memories,' where Toshiyuki Inoue talks about his work as an animation director and 'shadow casting' - GIGAZINE

Why is the motor developed by a 17-year-old boy attracting attention as 'potentially changing the future of electric vehicles'? - GIGAZINE

The story of how a cooling vest developed by a chemoner was adopted by the US military - GIGAZINE

Experimental results show that drawing eyes on a cow's butt prevents it from being eaten by a lion - GIGAZINE

A man swims from China to Taiwan in seven hours, 'fleeing Chinese politics' - GIGAZINE

Aquarium facing financial difficulties collects coins thrown into waterfall by customers to make wishes - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)

Meme monster pic.twitter.com/P4KwfHTH3S
— Maki (@inknoshimi) August 10, 2025

Congratulations on your marriage, Kazulaser! pic.twitter.com/LtPcffmDvs
— hippo (@handstandhippo) August 10, 2025

McDonald's should go back to basics and make a Happy Meal with a bonus where the hamburgers and fries transform into robots. Doodle pic.twitter.com/B7rH6mOMg8
— Bowie Knife (@bowieknife) August 11, 2025

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
US halts support for mRNA vaccine, researchers say 'hard to believe' its effectiveness has been proven - Nikkei

Medical journal rejects US Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy's request to retract vaccine research | Reuters

Controlling aphids with flightless ladybugs: An attempt to establish natural enemy pesticides in fields | Mynavi Agriculture

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
'No matter which one you scan, it's the price of one pack,' he said. He was accused of stealing a six-can pack of happoshu (low-malt beer). He scanned the barcode on the can, not the packaging, at the self-checkout counter. The man denies the charges. (Sapporo, Hokkaido)

Pasta recipe on British cooking website sparks outcry in Italy, with incorrect ingredients and letter to ambassador - BBC News

[Exclusive] Rice shortage in 2023 crop equivalent to 'severe crop failure' - Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries estimates up to 560,000 tons / Japan Agricultural News

Please spread the word

We provided footage from an infrared camera of grape theft. It appears they cut the net and came to inspect the taste.

I can't forgive this, I won't forgive this. I will sue you for damaging property by breaking the internet.pic.twitter.com/dOnuqxfZXM
— Mount Fuji Grape Land 🍇 2022 Fujinomiya's first grape picking garden opens 🗻 (@223budou_land) August 9, 2025

The media is attacking Commander Higa, but in reality, his remarks were a legitimate response to the obstruction by anti-base activists. https://t.co/1tHBEvlLYF
— Kohei Watanabe, Fukushima Prefectural Assembly Member (Sukagawa City, Kagamiishi Town, Tenei Village electoral district) (@kohei_w1985) August 8, 2025

75 protesters in front of Okinawa Prefectural Police Headquarters in Naha, Okinawa, calling the search of author Medoruma's home 'excessive regulation and oppression' - Ryukyu Shimpo Digital

'The Suffrage Party is modeled on the Communist Party and the Komeito Party.' A former Communist Party founding member reveals the secrets of the party's organizational structure and fundraising | NEWSjp

Repair error that killed 520 people: Words left inside the crashed plane and cause of accident: Asahi Shimbun

Breaking News: Ukrainian President Refuses to Hand Over Territory | 47NEWS

'Japan is a paradise for men who run away' - No responsibility for poor child support payments... Women's despair and anger | NEWSjp

Edogawa Ward Switches Park Cleaning Tasks from 'Silver Talent' to 'Volunteers'? Elderly Surprised and Lamented by Sudden Revelation: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

[Important notice regarding Happy Meal® sales and our response]
— McDonald's (@McDonaldsJapan) August 11, 2025

Important Notice Regarding Happy Meal® Sales and Our Response | News Release | McDonald's Official

We have confirmed that the Happy Meal® 'Pokémon' Pokémon Card Campaign has resulted in some customers purchasing large quantities of Pokémon for the purpose of reselling, which has led to congestion and confusion in and around our stores, as well as the abandonment and disposal of ordered food. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers who regularly use McDonald's, as well as to our store staff, local residents, and tenant owners.

McDonald's does not tolerate the purchase of Happy Meals for the purpose of resale, or the abandonment or disposal of food. This incident clearly violates our long-held philosophy of 'providing a fun dining experience for children and families' and our stance as a restaurant, and we sincerely acknowledge that our response was inadequate. We will take the following measures promptly and thoroughly to prevent recurrence.

McDonald's Happy Meals are turning into Unhappy Meals: 'They're taking out Pokémon cards and throwing the food at nearby buildings' - Togetter [Togatter]

I reported a bunch of people selling McDonald's collaboration Pokemon cards, and Mercari put a 24-hour ban on my account. This is the kind of company they are, after all.

Mercari has no intention of restricting the listing of McDonald's collaboration Pokemon cards. #PokemonCards # McDonald's #Mercaripic.twitter.com /EyUm533Y7N
— Turner 🐣@VT (@lucifershummer2) August 11, 2025

People are blaming scalpers for McDonald's Happy Meal problem, but the real problem lies with McDonald's, which is using trading cards as prizes to get people to buy things, even though it's obvious that trading cards themselves are being traded.
Food companies, which are supposed to be tackling food waste, are gravely guilty of creating this situation.
— Katsuya Takeda (@since1979tkd) August 9, 2025

It appears that someone who appears to be affiliated with McDonald's, which has measures in place to prevent resale, is listing or selling large quantities of Pokemon cards on Mercari before they are distributed, or selling them on the black market, what is McDonald's doing?
What do you want to give to your children?
I want you to investigate this properly and come up with a proper solution.
#Mercari
#Pokemonpic.twitter.com /5DdfEm9EaK
— Nyoro (@nyoro3131) August 8, 2025

[Please share]
I am currently a Mac Crew member.
Regarding this Happy Meal issue, instead of posting photos of scalpers on Twitter or calling stores to complain, please contact the customer support center at McDonald's headquarters.
They won't do anything unless you complain to the higher-ups and overwhelm the phone line. pic.twitter.com/LPNEWzPJyh
— nnn (@ketuitakataka) August 9, 2025

It's amazing that McDonald's has been so forthcoming about not thinking about anything.

・There is no specific method for limiting quantities. ・Restrictions on mobile orders, etc. are possible.
・Measures should be taken against customers who do not follow rules and manners, regardless of Happy Meals ・No concrete measures for flea market sites ・Have there been complaints in the past but been ignored? https://t.co/mCAFQ7XWXD pic.twitter.com/hvynD7qUAX
— Aki/Photo-loving YouTuber (@aki_jp2020) August 11, 2025

Toy My second son was delighted

Pokemon Cards My eldest son was delighted

The box that contained the toy made my father very happy

Breakfast Mac: Parents are happy because it saves them the trouble of making breakfast

This is a Happy Set!!! pic.twitter.com/7xmvNwvd5b
— Kei (@kei_gin0205) August 8, 2025

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
'Sorry for the sudden question. When is your due date?' I was out shopping when a woman called out to me from behind and said, 'It makes me happy to see someone as young as you carrying life in your arms.' - Togetter

The water in a landscape photo appears blue, but in reality it's not blue at all. How much editing is acceptable? Why is it being criticized in the first place? - Togetter

It's been heavily processed and the only color that's been added is the grass water.

It actually looks like this: https://t.co/VN9y2sii2i pic.twitter.com/yTmh2PRt55
— K_V7SP21 (@Ke1_nek0works) August 7, 2025

Footage of a landslide caused by record-breaking rainfall in Kagoshima being perfectly controlled by a sabo dam highlights the importance of building infrastructure for emergencies. - Togetter

I was having dinner in the ferry's dining room when I heard 'Oh, it's a submarine!' and when I looked up, I saw a real submarine and nearly burst out laughing at the chicken nanban.
(I quickly went out onto the deck to take the photo) pic.twitter.com/yMflj2BEWU
— Junior (@JrKase) August 8, 2025

The grilled Sendai flounder sushi sold at Tokyo Station is delicious. 'It's quite greasy, so it's best to share.' - Togetter

I was attacked by Times Rent-A-Car.

From the merging lane to the passing lane, you have to cross three lanes.
(Yaris at the beginning of the video)

The fire engine was unable to move.
Apparently they'll be arguing about the degree of fault.
Neither the borrower nor the company is decent.
It's really sad.

Please be careful during the Obon holidays. pic.twitter.com/AVTDulXV9J
— Private fire engine (@jikayoshobosha) August 11, 2025

I understand the desire to confront the station staff or crew members in front of you when the Shinkansen is stopped, but please do not be too harsh as they are also unable to return home or to their work area due to the suspension of service.
— Driver's Monologue (@untenshi_hitori) August 10, 2025

This is what the family members who work in the financial services industry say really helped them when their family members suddenly passed away! → Difficult experiences and helpful advice are also collected - Togetter [Togatter]

People are sticking their Animate loyalty cards into any hotel light → Warnings and requests to 'stop' being issued - Togetter

'I wish summer vacation didn't exist' - Rising prices widen gap in children's experiences | Mainichi Shimbun

'Aren't there too many regional airports in Japan?' - The meaning of the emergency: 'There are no unnecessary airports in Japan' - posfie

'It's easy to avoid a guy who bumps into you lol it's the woman's fault for not avoiding him lol'
Don't say that so easily, even though you've never been targeted. This is what a bumping man is like. It's impossible to avoid. https://t.co/ftrJERm5Op pic.twitter.com/PVUz0sDXpy
— funeship537 (@funeship537) August 10, 2025

An acquaintance of mine opened a cafe in the countryside, but an elderly man who stayed there for five hours for just one cup of coffee told him to fill the cup to the brim because it was too expensive. He ended up closing the business after two years. 'It was a lack of marketing.' - Togetter

Six years have passed since the incident that caused dashcams to temporarily become scarce... After the incident, a woman unrelated to the perpetrator was mistaken for the 'Garakei Woman' and a false rumor was spread - Togetter [Togatter]

For many elderly people, once they break a bone, it can have a devastating effect on their mental health and make their future look bleak, but this grandma had completely forgotten that she had recently broken her back and had undergone major surgery. When I asked her if her back was okay, she replied 'What's wrong?' while munching on her meal, which was hilarious . https://t.co/N1o2tt0ZSL
— Ryukaku (@mymtsynr) August 11, 2025

'Because we're in the middle of a debate!' If you watch this video, please try not to flush flushable toilet paper as much as possible. It's not that they clog, but rather, flushable toilet paper can get left behind in the toilet trap. Especially thick ones. If you absolutely must flush them, tear them into pieces! A promise from a plumber!! pic.twitter.com/mKjcBEdP4w
— Kawa-chan @ Air Conditioner Human (@kawaken1985) August 12, 2025

I received a request for a Zen meditation experience during the Obon festival. I explained that I couldn't accommodate the request, but the other party didn't seem to understand... Perhaps the idea that monks are busy during Obon is no longer shared. - Togetter

'Housework is easy even for a college student living alone' -> Housework for an uncooperative family is not easy at all - Togetter

After the Kyushu heavy rain disaster, Shinkansen trains were lined up on the tracks. 'Can't they fit in the depot?' → Lessons learned from past disasters were used to properly store them - Togetter [Togatter]

The Kyushu Shinkansen south of Kumamoto has huge queues (・∀・；)
It doesn't fit in the garage so it's parked on the main line? pic.twitter.com/IFccOkO8bR
— Yu (@mikuLoveyu7612) August 10, 2025

If you work in the customer service industry, you'll understand that there are many customers who deliberately order in a way that is difficult for the staff to understand. 'Maybe they're looking down on the staff.' - Togetter

I feel sorry for his wife, but if you've worked in customer service, you know there are a lot of customers like this. They know it's hard for us to understand, but they still go out of their way to say it. They could say it properly if they wanted to, but they choose not to. You wouldn't behave like this with an important customer or your boss. I think it's a form of violence. https://t.co/UWbJs84aPy
— Dolce Vita (@pacs_romana) August 11, 2025

When I asked a friend why she broke up with someone she'd been dating for two years, she said that she started checking her partner's mood when they met, wondering if they were in a bad mood, and then when she met them, she thought it was kind of strange that she'd think, 'Oh, today's a good day,' and it all made sense to me, and I thought she was so grown up.
— Neko (@1uijx) August 10, 2025

⚪︎ #MiwaDam⚪︎
Miwa Dam began releasing water through the sediment bypass tunnel at 5:30 PM on Monday, August 11th. Please be aware of future rain conditions. #Dam #SedimentBypassTunnelpic.twitter.com /PSllXAwMnw
— Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Tenryu River Dam Integrated Management Office (@mlit_tendamu) August 11, 2025

I want nursing rooms to be spaces for breastfeeding mothers. Even if my husband uses them to feed his mother, I feel uneasy because it's a man I don't know. - Togetter

On August 8th, for approximately 40 minutes from 7:00 to 7:40, debris flows occurred in the Nojiri River, Arimura River, Kurokami River, and Mochiki River on Sakurajima .
The debris flow safely flowed through the sabo facility and no damage occurred. We will continue to monitor debris flows and other disasters and strive to ensure safety on Sakurajima Island. #DisasterPreventionandMitigationtoProtectLifeandLiving #Sabopic.twitter.com /mesuav9oMd
— Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Osumi River and National Highway Office (@mlit_osumi) August 8, 2025

I like transferring to local lines at fairly large stations. It's wabi - sabi. *The station is fictional. I added some elements of my favorite local line platforms.pic.twitter.com/JxeELIy9Yp
— Hoshi (Travel Illustrations & Underwater Photos) (@hoiruka_oekaki) August 10, 2025

I'm not saying that sexual desire is the driving force behind working hard, but rather that trying things you would never normally do, like listening to the music that the girl you like likes (which you have no interest in), broadens the scope of your life.
— Sushi (@msnnrsk) August 12, 2025

I would like to tweet about this regularly.

I was working as a temp at the company (Be*sse) that guy with the tiger print that all kids love, and I was pregnant with my first daughter.

When I contacted her to say I was taking some time off due to a threatened miscarriage, she asked, 'What is a threatened miscarriage?
If you have a miscarriage, please come to work!!'
I quit because I was told that, so I don't trust them at all.
— Rurumin (@turnedtoil) August 9, 2025

Since it's summer, I made a horror mystery map based on my own personal opinion 📚 pic.twitter.com/ZLGxz9N1NO
— Takahide's Bookshelf 📚 Daily Novel Introduction (@tkhd_hondana) August 8, 2025

1,682 applicants for general civil servant positions and technical positions, 1,206 successful applicants... 'This is very bad,' voices of concern: 'The salary and working environment are too bad...' - Togetter

What is the essence of the 'employment ice age generation' problem? [Kondo Ayako] [Tsutsui Junya] | Public Research Institute

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
I won the Expo's Magically Modified Mini 4WD Tournament - Niconico Video

Road rollers take on the magically modified race at the Osaka Kansai Expo - Niconico Video

Some people think they can change or control other people's thoughts through the internet and dialogue, but it's impossible and a waste of time, so it's better to look at pictures of cats. - Togetter

RE: Young people who can't output (Technology that supports something like output) - Lambda Cocktail

Reiwa's Latest Palm-sized Computer - Speaker Deck

'Who would believe something like that?' Self-help, if it goes viral, is rewarded, but on the other hand, there are also cases that are not covered and are made transparent. - Togetter [Togatter]

Visualize all aspects of Claude Code! Maximize development efficiency with a real-time monitoring dashboard

[Hothot Review] The UMPC that tickles the soul of PC enthusiasts has evolved for the first time in 6 years! 'GPD MicroPC 2' is 'real' in both performance and operability - PC Watch

Fukuoka mayor apologizes after social media post reporting river flooding was found to be false [Fukuoka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

I tried to prove that GPT-5 was nerfed compared to 4o | Maha

The emergence of GPT-5: Surprising voices behind the improved intelligence and accuracy [Munechika Nishida's Now and the Future] - Impress Watch

'Give me back my 40!' The GPT-5 update sparks outrage worldwide - Sumahon!!

laminate - A command-line tool for centralizing image generation from strings | Perhaps even those are ordinary days

Finnish prosecutors indict captain of Russian ship over submarine cable damage | NHK | Finland

Column No. 886: 'The Origin of 4-Digit PINs: Or the History of ATMs' | NPO Institute of Digital Forensics.

Why the Google Pixel, which isn't supposed to be available in China, is being sold in Shenzhen: Shocking facts discovered locally (Page 1/2) - ITmedia Mobile

I want to digitize paper documents with the flatbed scanner 'CanoScan LiDE 400'!!! - Mobile Watch

So I decided to use a general-purpose scanner software called 'Vue Scan.' It's a pretty amazing app that can even run old scanners that are no longer in production.

[Summer Vacation Special] You can do it in half a day! 'In-home' personal storage using a cheap mini PC [Initial B] - INTERNET Watch

Regarding the use of CBT for the Applied Information Technology Engineer Examination, Advanced Examination, and Information Processing Security Specialist Examination | Examination Information | Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA)

Plans are underway to switch from paper-based to CBT (Note 1)
(Note 1)
This is a computer-based test. Candidates go to the test center, read the questions displayed on the computer screen, and answer the questions using a keyboard and mouse.

Collection and recycling of mobile batteries and smartphones to be mandatory due to frequent fires: Asahi Shimbun

Shiga cooperative defrauded of 73 million yen after being tricked into 'viral infection' | Mainichi Shimbun

I sometimes see people who say, 'I'm afraid my credit card information will be leaked, so I don't save it on shopping sites and instead enter it every time,' but that's actually a higher risk - Togetter [Togatter]

Google's AI search shocks US media outlets: No need to visit their website anymore; plummeting traffic forces them to seek business model change (Shigenobu Kokubo) - Expert - Yahoo! News

Rails creator DHH talks about the beauty of Ruby

How to use the new Codex CLI

Buying a 3D printer, or trial and error | Tsugikari Yuba

There are plenty of iPad cases and stands available, but nowhere sells a 'special tool for setting up an iPad on an LG LCD screen.' The ability to target this extremely narrow demand is one of the advantages of owning a personal 3D printer.

Introduction to Mathematics for Data Science - O'Reilly Japan

Claude Code cuts time from 2 weeks to 3 days! Rapid website replacement with AI-driven development

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
Yukine Riu's Cream Soda Shop - Niconico Video

'Mercedes of the Crescent Moon: I was reincarnated as a vampire noble, but I'm about to be abandoned, so I'm going to conquer the dungeon' special site

Official website for the TV anime 'Even Replicas Fall in Love.'

'Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED' release date decided PV-YouTube

Samurai Mac® treats you to a delicious meal.
A battle between sister and brother. #StickmanBattlepic.twitter.com /ltUPGsLgJm
— McDonald's (@McDonaldsJapan) August 8, 2025

#JT Cup 2nd round 1st game Shizuoka tournament,
#FujiiSouta, the Ryuo/Meijin, who played second, won in 106 moves ❤
Here's a look at today's #Anagumart and #Anagumart send- off 😉 pic.twitter.com/2HCZEaipoO
— Shogi Japan Series JT Pro Official Tournament (JT Cup) [Official] (@jt_shogi) August 9, 2025

Shogi doesn't seem like a game where gender differences emerge, so is it okay for both men and women to play together? → Experts' explanations gathered - Togetter

The Lost German Swordsmanship Hidden in a Unique Poetry - Niconico Video

I discovered my child was playing games on my smartphone all night. Apparently there are 1 million ways to unlock the passcode.

Food strategist WhiteCUL Akira: Show us the true essence of Chinese family restaurants! Bamiyan fierce battle edition - Niconico Video

Rei Adachi takes care of the professor [VOICEROID Theater] - Niconico Video

Tohoku Underground Organization 2 - Niconico Video

Zun-chan wants to play the new Arcadia game on the actual Arcadia console! [VOICEROID Live Commentary] - Niconico Video

My husband was going to compete in the Go tournament at the World Expo, and to take advantage of the opportunity, my mother-in-law made a mischievous costume for him, dressed like the rhino from 'Hikaru no Go.' And then, he won a prize from Junko Koshino. - Togetter

Toho Yosuzume Shokudo fan anime opening video released! - YouTube

My girlfriend came to my room in 'VR Girlfriend'!!! - Niconico Video

I'm keeping my manga a secret from my kids, but my daughter might have found out → Warning Post, 100,000 Mom Friends Are Born, and I'm blaming my editor - Togetter

[FC] Super Pitfall Bug-free RTA 13 minutes 28 seconds - Niconico Video

'Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Brilliant! Burning Kasukabe Dancers' Theme Song PV ~Saucy Dog 'Spice'~ [Now Showing as a Huge Hit!] - YouTube

Haruhi Suzumiya's new song 'Colorful Starting Line' MV Short ver. - YouTube

[Turkey!] 1st to 4th throw digest video - YouTube

[Audio Commentary] 'PriPara' Episode 1 ~ 'Aikatsu! × PriPara THE MOVIE - The Miracle of Encounter! -' Theatrical Release Commemoration ~ [Limited Time Offer] - YouTube

'TO BE HERO X' 4th PV 'And the Ruins Incident' | Broadcast every Sunday at 9:30 AM on Fuji TV and other channels! - YouTube

[MV] 'TO BE HERO X' Episode Theme Song of The Johnnies Little & Big Johnny Edition 'growL' by Misaki Mase - YouTube

'Next to You' Special Movie | From TV Anime 'Bad Girl' #06 - YouTube

'CITY THE ANIMATION' Original Soundtrack Preview Video - YouTube

TV anime 'Toilet-bound Hanako-kun 2' second part PV-YouTube

'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Chapter 1 - Akaza Returns' Decisive Battle CM 1st Edition - Kamado Tanjiro & Tomioka Giyu vs Akaza - YouTube

'Silent Witch: The Secret of the Silent Witch Original Soundtrack' Preview Video - YouTube

[Special Streaming] 'Ultraman' Episode 1 'Ultra Operation No. 1' [Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary] -Official Streaming- -YouTube

Anime 'Takopi's Original Sin' all 6 episodes now available PV ~ East Edition ~-YouTube

Ai Mochizuki 'Leaking Power' Lyric Video [The Cuckoo's Fiancee Season 2] - YouTube

Ai Mochizuki 'Leaking Power' (instrumental) [The Cuckoo's Fiancee Season 2] - YouTube

[Turkey!] 'Ikuseisou' Special PV - YouTube

TV anime 'Isekai Quartet 3' teaser PV | Third season production confirmed! - YouTube

TV anime 'A Star Brighter Than the Sun' first PV | Nationwide simultaneous broadcast on 28 TBS affiliates from October 2nd - YouTube

The third PV for the TV anime 'The Dark History of Reincarnated Villainess' | Broadcast begins on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 on TV Tokyo, BS11, and other networks! - YouTube

'Ghost of Yōtei' 'Kurusagi' gameplay video - YouTube

[Collapse: Star Rail] Siren's Character PV 'Daughter of the Sea' - YouTube

[Digimon Story: Time Stranger] DigiRide Trailer - YouTube

[GITADORA] Metal Love Method / Suo Patra feat. BEMANI Sound Team 'Asaki' - YouTube

Atlas asks everyone to participate in the 2025 survey - YouTube

'Dear me, I was...' Theme 'Strange Journey' - YouTube

[Once Upon a Katamari Damacy] Wonderful Song MV 'San Francisco Katamari Boys Chorus Song' San Francisco Boys Chorus - YouTube

'Trails in the Sky the 1st' Promotional Trailer-YouTube

Unearthing the missing Showa special effects film 'Iron King' negative

Our CEO, Takayoshi Kobayashi, has an announcement for fans. pic.twitter.com/w7zNU17vlt
— Senkosha (@senkosha_Inc) August 12, 2025

'If you see an electric scooter on the street, stay away.' A bicycle manga explains the precautions to take when riding an electric scooter, including the fact that it can be ridden on public roads without a license or helmet. - Togetter

👦 'I can't remember things like Mercury is Mercury or Venus is Venus in English at all. Why can you remember them so easily, Mom?'

👩 'For my mom's generation, it comes out like breathing. Without even thinking. It's burned into our brains.' pic.twitter.com/y8EnrVOPrr
— 🎠Sally🎀39y (@m_hariqmaharita) August 11, 2025

Considering the reason why popular manga are no longer being stretched out → While the end of anime and changes in media are being considered, some believe that the emergence of certain works has caused a sudden change in the trend - Togetter [Togatter]

Yoshiharu Habu says, 'My occupational hazard is pain in my lower back and legs.' The Showa era genius also decides to retire... 'I decided it was too much.' Akira Watanabe is not the only great Shogi player who has struggled with 'seiza and injuries' - Shogi - Number Web - Number

👲👔 pic.twitter.com/LA6LUcQWwZ
— Bplay🐇 (@bongftah) August 11, 2025

What the End of Light Novel Magazines Means: On the Discontinuation of Dragon Magazine | Literature + Web Edition

What are the three elements of 'sword fighting'? A motion actor shares the know-how behind creating battle scenes! [CEDEC 2025]

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Glass Wonder passes away

Glass Wonder, winner of four G1 races including the 1998 and 1999 Arima Kinen, dies at age 30. His offspring include Screen Hero and his grandson Maurice. Former trainer Mitsuru Ogata said, 'Glass Wonder made me a man. Thank you.' / Umaya / Daily Sports online

Finally, Kurokawa calls him by his first name. https://t.co/XI8DTRIUsY
— Bibiru Ooki (@bibiruookichan) August 7, 2025

Komei CLUB - Roman Flight / THE FIRST TAKE - YouTube

Regarding the representative school's withdrawal from the 107th All Japan High School Baseball Championship | Japan High School Baseball Federation

'Koryo has no need to decline,' says 93-year-old Japanese baseball legend, who speaks out against the 'violence incident' that has caused a stir on social media. He also expresses his outrage at the first-round opponent's 'refusal to shake hands,' calling it 'an unacceptable act' - Sports discussion news site RONSPO

Koryo High School from the perspective of one student | Yota

Koryo High School withdraws from the high school baseball tournament, saying it takes the information about the violence seriously. - High school baseball [Hiroshima Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Hiroshima City Council Member Objects to 'Social Media Blame' for Koryo High School Controversy: 'The School Positions Itself as the Victim' and 'The Interests of the Old Media Align' / Subculture / Entertainment / Daily Sports Online

The Koryo High School incident: It's not so much the athletic club that's dangerous, but rather the 'group that forces students to engage in strict hierarchical relationships in an isolated environment' - Togetter

The Koryo incident was a case of disregard for human rights from the start, but the fact that it was 'further defamation due to human rights violations' that stopped it represents the state of modern Japan? - Togetter

Koryo High School announced their withdrawal from the Koshien tournament on August 10th, and that's why they're the subject of much ridicule.

The 'sanctuary' on the brink of collapse: Social media accusations against Koryo High School shake the 'tradition' and 'media interests' of high school baseball (Soichiro Matsutani) - Expert - Yahoo! News

Koryo High School's Crisis Management Response Continues to Make Serious Mistakes: 'If things continue like this, we'll end up on the Nihon University course, or the PL course.' - Togetter

Before posting anything extreme, be aware of the risk of losing your job: Koryo High School violence case | Mainichi Shimbun

Unprecedented decision by Koryo High School to withdraw from Koshien tournament during tournament period sparks controversy - Sankei News

Koryo High School Principal Makes Difficult Decision to Withdraw from Koshien, Says Players 'At Rock Bottom of Despair' | Mainichi Shimbun

Personal attacks on social media, information of unknown veracity... Experts sound warning over violent incident at Koryo High School | Mainichi Shimbun

The president of the Japan High School Baseball Federation (JHF) said that Koryo High School will 'withdraw as a matter of discipline.' He also revealed that there are 'more than 1,000 cases reported per year' from schools, and commented on how to deal with social media, saying, 'We must respond quickly.' / Baseball / Daily Sports Online

Japan High School Baseball Federation Chairman: 'We want to promote an attitude of zero tolerance for violence' - Over 1,000 scandals per year at schools - Sankei News

Isn't it the worst possible scenario for Koryo High School to force their way into the Koshien tournament, play in the first round, expose their faces and names to the nation, and then withdraw? - Togetter

'Too late': Koryo High School's decision to withdraw from Koshien after players' faces and names were made public. Reactions continue: Could the decision have been made sooner to prevent digital tattoos? - Togetter

The series of incidents at Koryo High School have led to bomb threats and students being chased on their way to and from school. The rampant use of justice to drag innocent students into the fray is nothing more than the end result of vigilante justice. - Togetter

Regarding the withdrawal from the Koshien tournament, Koryo's principal said, 'There were bomb threats. We decided to withdraw because human life was our top priority.' Koryo's principal's press conference, Q&A (1) - Sankei News

[Koshien] Asahikawa Shiho's head coach Hiroyuki Yamamoto, who lost to withdrawn Koryo in the first round, said, 'I don't feel anything.' - Sports Hochi

Koryo High School withdraws from second round tournament after club member violence scandal spread on social media. Some criticize the decision as too late.

[Video] Koryo High School declines Koshien tournament due to slander and bomb threats against dormitory: 'Protecting students is our top priority': Chunichi Shimbun Web

[Uncut] Koryo High School declines to participate in Koshien tournament: 'Protecting students is our top priority' - Third-party committee investigating violence case - YouTube

Koryo High School withdraws from Koshien tournament, saying 'protecting all students is our top priority' and 'we will do everything we can to prevent recurrence of violent incidents' - Sponichi Annex Baseball

Koryo High School withdraws from second round tournament after receiving bomb threat; students are being chased. 'It would seriously hinder the running of the tournament,' the school's principal said. 'It was a difficult decision,' he said, expressing regret. / Baseball / Daily Sports Online

Shoko Egawa's personal opinion on the violence incident at Koryo High School: 'What concerns me most is that the victim transferred schools. Why...?' / Entertainment / Daily Sports online

[Koshien] Koryo High School coach Nakai will not resign, but will be removed from coaching during the investigation period - Principal Hori - High School Baseball Summer Koshien: Nikkan Sports

Koryo withdraws from Koshien tournament after school principal Masakazu Hori reveals incident of violence in press conference. Social media uproar continues despite first-round victory - Sports Hochi

Hiroshima's Koryo High School withdraws from the Summer National High School Baseball Tournament after reports of violence by team members spread on social media | NHK | #SummerNationalHighSchoolBaseball

Just now on Super J Channel, a TV Asahi announcer said, 'I want people to think about the fact that a casual post on social media can end a high school baseball player's summer,' but does he really think that the victim's parent 'casually' posted that?
— Junnama (@viva_happousyu) August 11, 2025

This really bothers me. The newspaper pretends to be neutral by including sentences like 'It is a given that violence is wrong,' but continues to portray Koryo as the victim and criticize social media. And there is no mention or coverage of the actual victim. https://t.co/HyUltE6PgX
— Tatsunori Tokushige | Writer & interviewer, occasional gravure critic. (@tatsunoritoku) August 11, 2025

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I was using subtitles on my smartphone (in theater mode) at the theater and was sitting in the back row watching a movie with a deaf person. I was told to leave the theater, and was reported for taking voyeurism and warned that I would get in trouble. - Togetter

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I was in the front row watching a concert when a silver tape gun fired right in front of me. Something hit my penlight with a bang and fell down. It was a nail. - Togetter

Regarding that incident, I am truly glad that Marty Friedman is an American, a Japanophile, and a musician who was older than YOSHIKI and achieved fame earlier than him.
— Flickering Heat Haze (@Likehonestmusic) August 9, 2025

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