Headline news for August 25, 2025

It has been announced that Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (FFBE) , which launched in October 2015, will end service at the end of October 2025, marking its 10th anniversary since its launch.
[Important] Notice of Service Termination (August 25th) - FFBE Official Support Blog | SQUARE ENIX
https://www.jp.square-enix.com/FFBE/blog/2025/08/250825-1.html
[Important Notice]
— FFBE Official (@FFBE_JP) August 25, 2025
Thank you for always playing FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS.
We have decided to end the service at 12:00 on Friday, October 31, 2025.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has played the game over the years. … pic.twitter.com/9DucJTmaGf
To coincide with the end of the service, a 'memorial version app' will be produced and made available that will allow users to view the main story and some of the illustrated encyclopedia.
[Memorial Edition App Introduction]
— FFBE Official (@FFBE_JP) August 25, 2025
As the service comes to an end, players will be able to view the main story and some of the illustrated books as a keepsake.
The FFBE Memorial Edition app is scheduled to be released on October 31, 2025.
Please check the in-game announcement for details #FFBE pic.twitter.com/No7obZX1xS
By the way, we published the following article on the same day in the same month in the past.
Plants exposed to light at night have hardened leaves that make them harder for insects to eat, potentially disrupting the food chain - GIGAZINE
I tried to travel all Nankai Electric Railway lines with a one-day free pass to commemorate the release of 'Inside Out 2' - GIGAZINE
Why is there a gap in the number of orgasms between men and women? - GIGAZINE
Hundreds of monster hunters gather at Loch Ness to search for Nessie, the largest Nessie hunt in the past 50 years begins - GIGAZINE
Three engineers tested whether leaving the air conditioner on 24 hours a day really saves energy - GIGAZINE
It turns out that Chinese manufacturers' ultra-low-cost smartphones were infected with malware at the time of shipment - GIGAZINE
What are the scientifically proven benefits of masturbation? - GIGAZINE
What are the 'basic techniques to quickly get along with people you meet for the first time' that FBI experts talk about? - GIGAZINE
Clowns, once a source of delight, are now being recognized as a symbol of fear - GIGAZINE
A man who called himself a 'fart agency' and took selfies of himself farting for six months loses his job - GIGAZINE
I went to the 'Governors Museum Themed Restaurant' where the residence of the 'Father of Fiji Independence' was renovated into a restaurant - GIGAZINE
What is the mysterious death game 'Blue Whale' that drives boys and girls all over the world to suicide one after another? - GIGAZINE
People who have a happy life don't have to be in the top school caste or have a fulfilling life, but they have certain characteristics in their childhood - GIGAZINE
Evidence that a two-day weekend is inefficient - GIGAZINE
The true identity of the 5,000-year-old frozen mummy 'Iceman' is revealed - GIGAZINE
◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
[Good news for those with cat allergies] Make your own cat - Niconico Video
https://t.co/EVq4alakIt pic.twitter.com/yxtYu0aOfO
— Nishiki (@nisiki_aNoNym) August 25, 2025
'Didn't Taro tell you to jump into the negatives!!
— Slanting Wind (@08103_Regamys) August 24, 2025
I hate all adults!!'
'Taroman thought this was fine. He didn't want to be liked by Machu as a reliable adult. He decided to face society with the determination to be defeated. That's what Okamoto Taro said.'
Something like this...
— Hasekura Komwo (@comwoooo) August 24, 2025
It looked like a character with full face, big breasts, and side boobs, and I felt a really 'habit' https://t.co/lB7K2Q3xyj pic.twitter.com/KIi0bYuyuT
My younger sister in her 30s said, 'I wonder if there are any good men out there?'
— Yuta ONE | Free Font Distribution (@yuta_ptv) August 24, 2025
My 8-year-old niece said, 'You should see me playing.'
My younger sister in her 30s: 'Playing?!'
8-year-old niece: 'Like dodgeball.'
My 8-year-old niece said, 'Guys who throw balls at girls with all their might should stop.'
My younger sister in her 30s said, 'That's helpful.'
~Conversations taking place at my parents' house~
I got some stuff. It's a genuine Western product that you can't get in the East.pic.twitter.com/0S6q7zLPkf
— LiloSHI (@ly_rone) August 24, 2025
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Research team announces 'Genetically manipulating flies to transfer courtship behavior to other fly species' | NHK | Science
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
North Korean military announces it received more than a dozen warning shots from South Korean forces | NHK | North Korea Situation
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to Review Appropriate Teaching Methods for 'Special Classes' in High Schools | NHK | Education
Government considers new tax to replace gasoline tax cut: Asahi Shimbun
Chiba District Public Prosecutors Office denies charges to man for attempting to kidnap girl into toilet | Chiba Nippo Online
The man was arrested on July 19th on suspicion of luring an elementary school girl into the bathroom at an apartment in Chiba Prefecture on the evening of July 18th, telling her 'it's okay, we're just going to talk together,' and then trying to take her into the bathroom. He admitted to the charges and stated that he 'wanted to touch her buttocks.'
Chiba's Kisarazu City Hall now listed as 'Nigerian City Hall' on Google Maps, a hometown recognition - Sankei News
Nagai, Kisarazu, Sanjo, and Imabari Cities Named 'Hometowns' for Africans: Concerns Raised - Sankei News
Metropolitan Police and Public Prosecutor's Office officials apologize directly to the family of the victims in the Okawahara Chemical Machinery false accusation case | NHK | Incident
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank safe deposit box theft trial: former employee says 'I was paralyzed' | NHK | Incident
Israeli bulldozers remove hundreds of olive trees in the West Bank - 12 photos International News: AFPBB News
Bashing welfare recipients: Even if you bash others | | Takenori Kinoshita | Mainichi Shimbun 'Political Premier'
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
A hairdresser told me, 'In the past, hairdressing was a low-paying profession with harsh working conditions, but a certain generation of young people clearly said no, and the industry changed.' - Togetter [Togatter]
I wonder how mentally stable women are, in a good way... Reasons why they're mentally strong include 'iron,' 'nutrition,' and 'partner' - Togetter
A post by X about borderline intelligence gathers various experiences and stories: 'If we don't certify people with intellectual disability up to an IQ of 75, like in Tokyo, we're at our limit' - Togetter
I thought there was a hedgehog in this place, so I started taking pictures, and then it came over and turned its back towards me, so I wondered what it was, and I saw that some tape was tangled around its hind legs, so I removed it, and it seemed relieved, and quickly went away...
— Fuhentetsu 🦥 (@fuhentetsu) August 24, 2025
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I ordered a large portion of fries and when I opened it it was really small so I called and they brought me a new one and when I checked it was almost the same amount, is that normal?
— masaki (@80supra1995) August 24, 2025
I was imagining the amount I saw in the commercial pic.twitter.com/SMfOAhgD81
Regarding the relationship between our city and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we will serve as a host town for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and as part of this connection, we have recently been certified as a hometown by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (hereinafter referred to as 'JICA').
As for future initiatives, following the adoption of JICA's '2024 Grassroots Partnership Program (Regional Revitalization Type),' we will cooperate in educating young people based on 'discipline' through baseball and softball in Nigeria, and this is not an initiative that will lead to immigration or the acceptance of immigrants.
Today, the Yoshida Dormitory Student Council reached a settlement with Kyoto University, bringing an end to a six-and-a-half-year legal battle.
— Yoshida Dormitory Public Relations Office Yoshida Dormitory (@yoshidaryo_koho) August 25, 2025
As a result of the settlement, Kyoto University promised to make efforts to carry out earthquake-resistant construction work on the current building within five years, and it was confirmed that the cafeteria could continue to be used as before.
But there are many unresolved issues.
We appreciate your continued support for Yoshida Dormitory! pic.twitter.com/bKyRQbXXcP
Settlement reached in lawsuit demanding eviction of Yoshida Dormitory's current building | Kyoto University
A tweet warning, 'In Japan today, it would take 10 years just to rebuild Sarugaku Bridge in Daikanyama, so if a major earthquake hits the capital, it will never recover' goes viral - Togetter
I was on a train when I saw a young woman crouching next to the door looking unwell, so I got help from a lot of people... If someone takes action, there are a lot of people who will help. - Togetter
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
For high school students, Twitter seems to be perceived as 'a lame social networking site that only older generations use, where only text flows,' and 'sending out tweets is incomprehensible and scary.' They became angry, saying, 'It's the most interesting social networking site in the world!?' Incidentally, Twitter usage among high school students appears to be higher than among people in their 30s. - Togetter
Fuka Haruna talks about her battle against slander that began in elementary school... She reports that she has finally put an end to her 10-year battle with a man who repeatedly posted over 1,000 slanderous comments on her. - Togetter
[Important] Service Transfer & Continuation Notice | Peing -Question Box-
We had previously announced that the service would end on August 29, 2025, but we have now decided to continue the service due to the transfer of the business.
We are truly pleased that, in response to the warm messages and requests we have received from so many of you, we will be able to continue running Peing - Question Box - under a new management structure.
■ Regarding service continuity
Peing -Question Box- will continue to be available as usual after August 29, 2025.
- All account information, posts, settings, etc. will be carried over.
- The URL will remain the same (https://peing.net)
- Basic functions can be used as usual.
The game I made was played by a famous commentator and got hundreds of thousands of views overnight, but they didn't include a purchase link in the video's details, so it had no effect on sales at all, and it was like they were just freeloading and making a profit for the commentator, so that was it. I really want something to be done about this. Seriously. https://t.co/5DJNmfQ25B
— Kaku Okuda (@KAKUBOMB) August 24, 2025
【notice】
— Nauru Tourism Board (Official) (@nauru_japan) August 25, 2025
Starting today, I will begin the process of requesting disclosure of the defamatory comments together with my legal advisors in Japan, so I will end any defamatory tweets or replies that may be offensive to everyone.
If you are aware that you have been slandered or defamed by our followers or the authorities, we will be exempt from liability in some cases if you reply with an apology by today.
'My guitar, full of memories, was stolen.' It was immediately found for sale online → Secondhand goods industry: 'We know it's stolen. It's our duty to catch it.' - Togetter
Why are 'power-related' ISPs so popular? We asked four popular ISPs in Western Japan, 'eo Hikari,' 'Mega Egg,' 'Pikara Hikari,' and 'BBIQ,' about the inside story [Initial B] - INTERNET Watch
'Privacy is a fundamental human right' - Apple's principles that remain unchanged in the age of AI [Munechika Nishida's Now and Future] - Impress Watch
The curry was delicious https://t.co/SR0Gw1VlSB pic.twitter.com/3bjS5KVxCI
— Naohiro IIDA (@dannymodules) August 24, 2025
Job interview audio from 240 listed companies released online: What are the risks to students?
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
If you're feeling the heat of summer, just eat this! - Niconico Video
Regarding the Dandadan incident, if you ask whether it would have worked out if he had talked to YOSHIKI first, that's not the case. Even if he had participated, I can see a future where he wouldn't have been able to complete it... Seikima-II would have been better - Togetter
Aooo 'Magic is Spice' Official Music Video - YouTube
Exciting Work Experience - Chanta | Shonen Jump+
Ribbon/sabio feat. Kasane Teto - Niconico Video
Don't look at Sanfu-Nei with dirty eyes / Kasane Teto SV - Niconico Video
Friendly Fire feat. Kasane Teto - Niconico Video
I don't have any material ~ / Kasane Teto - Nico Nico Douga
A Wonderful Bubble Full Course / Hatsune Miku & Zundamon - Niconico Video
Igaku Free Trial Version - Niconico Video
Odorobo BREAKCORE - namigroove remix - [Namiguru x Kaicha] - Niconico Video
'Crab' feat.FloweR - Niconico Video
'Let's sing Tetris!' Remix by Fujiwara Hagane - Niconico Video
I hate fried chicken so much - Niconico Video
Cat's Hand / Yuki Kaai - Niconico Video
Muripoppo / Namiguru feat. Kasane Teto SV - Niconico Video
Gushy Nurupo / miku - Niconico Video
Tokyo Manaka - Doomer feat. Kasane Teto - Niconico Video
The point you mentioned about bringing Japanese production sites closer to the 'international standard' has already been thoroughly discussed for a long time, ever since Japanese entertainment began to attract global attention. … https://t.co/m1vp6pJrgr
— Ken Kikuchi - MANGA Research Institute (@t_kikuchi) August 25, 2025
After the Admiral passes by, not a single dandelion is left behind. pic.twitter.com/J8KfbAuueX
— Shoho-san's favorite admiral (@shohosandaisuki) August 24, 2025
On the other hand, if you're thinking of it being made into a comic, I think there are some things that you might think 'it's better not to write.'
— Shinkoshoto @author cumulative total of 22 million copies (@shinkoshoto) August 24, 2025
If there are any parts that are not written, the manga artist would fill in the gaps in a way that suits the production, but the original author's instructions would end up filling in the gaps.
I received a really nice gift
— ROLLY (Kazuo Teranishi) himself (@RollyBocchan) August 24, 2025
I'm so grateful that a song from over 30 years ago has been remade to become the theme song for a modern TV anime!
Moreover, Osaka is in Toyonaka (Toyonaka is in Hokusetsu).
From the girl band 'TRiDENT'
This is a wonderful band that perfectly combines beauty and technique. Of course, the guitar and chorus were also performed with great intensity. https://t.co/iL0FD2JWxt
Yesterday, the '100th Anniversary of Chumei Watanabe Music Festival' was held at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Shibuya Public Hall) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of my late father's birth.
— Toshiyuki Watanabe (@watanabetoshiyu) August 24, 2025
The venue was nearly full with fans of my father's music, and the enthusiastic atmosphere gave me a strong sense that the music my father spent his life weaving lives on. … pic.twitter.com/m90GvCgLxy
Today I attended the birthday party of Professor Yamane Aoni.
— Mitsuru Miura (@miura_mitsuru) August 24, 2025
Apparently he's turning 90... but he's still going strong! pic.twitter.com/IQbGoSNY6q
I've put together a list of various combination patterns. Which type of combination robot do you like? pic.twitter.com/ZgSuyN1hRA
— Keisuke Ikegami (@kay0225) August 23, 2025
Replying to @KimJinHyuk
— Michiro Ueyama (@ueyamamichiro) August 23, 2025
It's a comedy duo from the three friendly prefectures.pic.twitter.com/UEcA46N9cH
— Mushroom Komoko (@srafiar) August 24, 2025
Anime 'Tacopi's Original Sin' all 6 episodes streaming PV ~ Shizuka Edition ~ - YouTube
TV anime 'A Lazy Farmer in Another World 2' teaser PV | Broadcast scheduled for 2026! - YouTube
[Ver.2] 'New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT' non-credit ending video - YouTube
'May I ask you one last favor?' Character PV [Nanaka] CV. Miyu Tomita - YouTube
TV anime 'Let's Play My Life Full of Quests' main PV | Broadcast starts from October 1, 2025 - YouTube
[𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎'𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 #𝟐𝟏] Liang Long vs Smile | 'TO BE HERO X' airs every Sunday morning at 9:30am! - YouTube
Non-credit ending video for the anime 'Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus' | 'The Horizon is My Old Wound' by Himeji Sara - YouTube
[Ver.2] 'New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT' non-credit opening video - YouTube
TV anime 'Yofukashi no Uta Season 2' Halloween Night Edition PV | Broadcasting every Friday from 11:30pm on Fuji TV's 'Noitamina' nationwide! - YouTube
[Limited Time Free Release] Pani Poni Dash! | Episode 1 | Until September 5, 2025 (Friday) 20:59 - YouTube
TV anime 'Kashiwada-san who doesn't show his face and Ota-kun who shows his face' Kashiwada-san character PV - YouTube
[Turkey!] 'Strike freedom!' Special PV - YouTube
TV anime [The Dark History of Reincarnated Villainess] promotional commercial | Broadcast begins October 8, 2025 on TV Tokyo, BS11, and other networks! - YouTube
TV anime 'Kashiwada-san who doesn't show his face and Ota-kun who shows his face' Ota-kun character PV - YouTube
The movie 'ChaO' - A Date for Two / Now Showing - YouTube
'Lost Soul Aside' Hero's Journey (Behind The Scenes) - YouTube
'Lost Soul Aside' PC Feature Trailer-YouTube
ENCI'S SOLUTION - Announcement Trailer | PS5® Games - YouTube
'Million Depth' release date announcement trailer-YouTube
Ver.2.2 PV 'I Don't Like a Calm Night' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube
[Once Upon a Katamari] Opening video 'Katamari Time!' by chelmico - YouTube
In response to the topic that 'It's becoming more common for interesting manga to not sell,' some people say, 'It's not selling because it's not interesting,' but in this industry, it's common for interesting manga to not sell and be canceled. - Togetter
[Summer Ghost Story] Apparently, a kid who said, 'I'm a middle school student, but I read this R18 genre,' caused other people in the same genre to immediately make their works private and withdraw from pixiv, leading to a genre becoming deserted - Togetter
2026 animation decision!! 'Maid-san just eats' special PV - YouTube
Official website of the TV anime 'Maid-san wa Taberu Dake'
[Tomorrow, August 25th, #AnimeCocoonBroadcast ]
— Kyo Machiko (@machikomemo) August 24, 2025
The anime 'Cocoon ~From Girls of a Summer~' based on Machiko Kyo's manga 'Cocoon' will be broadcast on NHK General TV from 11:45 pm on Monday, August 25th. It will be a one-episode story. https://t.co/pV9hJ3C8e8
--Anime cast/staff (titles omitted)--
Director: Tohru Ina Screenplay: Taku Kishimoto @inokoriinosan … pic.twitter.com/Zj1JlNGIFT
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
The giant who sat diagonally in front of me was Taroman (the seat was empty) pic.twitter.com/xNN9mtfUcw
— Towoko (@towokoG) August 23, 2025
See you again someday at the amazing theater.
— Official website for the movie 'Taroman: The Great Expo Explosion' (@eiga_taroman) August 24, 2025
(Photo: Taroman) pic.twitter.com/PsL1rwn9rn
In the space of 105 minutes, there were heated battles, family love, tears, betrayal... The sheer volume of information and nonsense stirred my emotions, and it was amazing. The new character, Elan, was just as strong as the existing members! The Wanderer was cool and mellow. Thank you, Taroman, and thank you, Director Fujii. #TaromanMovieHerabouReviewPostpic.twitter.com /2TFKervYyr
— Reiko (@rabbit_0_ko) August 24, 2025
In terms of box office revenue, the number of seats is about one-fifth of that of Baby Shark, which is in 10th place (one-28th of Demon Slayer...), so it's nothing short of miraculous that it even made it to 11th place.
— Ryo Fujii @8.22 Theatrical version of Taroman will be released (@ryofujii2000) August 25, 2025
Even with a full house, the giant Taroman is in danger of not making it into the rankings. https://t.co/H469VcZL8W pic.twitter.com/g9SLAMq0KJ
Why are high school baseball games held at Koshien Stadium? Even though there's no risk of heatstroke if the games are played in a dome, the reason is that Koshien Stadium is free to use and there are inns where baseball players can stay. - Togetter
The archery club advisor was strangely passionate, which caused resentment among the club members, and an extremely skilled senior colleague challenged him to a 'whoever lost would never come to the dojo again' contest, winning and expelling the advisor - Togetter
'He played his own karaoke songs on heavy rotation and illegally received 17 million yen in copyright fees' - Praise for innovative method - posfie
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
[Notice] The perfect bowl for the moon viewing season! A blissful taste of flavorful beef and warm egg! Nakau releases the seasonal 'Tsukimi Warm Egg Beef Tsuke Udon'
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