Osaka Expo Report, 'Father of PC' Must-Read Book, Interview with Anime Author, etc. Amazon's Top 100 Best-Selling GIGAZINE Article Ranking 2025 Q3 Edition Summary

We've created a ranking of the top 100 most-read articles in the third quarter of 2025 , focusing on books that have been digitized from GIGAZINE articles. Unlike regular access analysis articles , which are heavily influenced by Google searches, this ranking is unique to Amazon.

◆1: The official map for the Osaka-Kansai Expo is hard to read, so I tried out this unofficial map made by volunteers. It shows the locations of vending machines and includes information on crowding, making it convenient.

◆2: 99 recommended reading lists by Alan Kay, the 'father of personal computing'

◆3: 21 books that investment guru Warren Buffett lists as must-reads

◆4: Interview with Mai Tanaka, the original author of the anime 'I've Started Teaching at a Yokai School!'. The comedy genre recommended by her editor was a hit, and her first serialized work became a long-running series that ran for over 10 years and was made into an anime.

◆5: Science fiction master Isaac Asimov explains: 'How do people come up with new ideas?'

◆6: Interview with Junichiro Tamamori, mechanical designer of 'Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love' - what are the secrets behind the chimney, third bridge, and 'wave barrier'?

◆7: Interview with Akita Yoshinobu, author of 'Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: The Journey of Wandering,' delving into the new anime celebrating the series' 25th anniversary and stories related to writing

◆8: Here's a list of the 100 most influential books and documents in the world:

◆9: Why does advising obese people to eat less and exercise more fail? How should we address the obesity crisis?

◆10: Interview with Directors Haruko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita of 'Bakeneko Anzu-chan' - We asked them about the rotoscoping technique used to create the film, where the actors' performances guide the drawings

◆11: Interview with Shogo Sugitani (Human Plastic Model), the author of 'Pompo the Movie Lover,' who says he is 'better at drawing the equivalent of a whole book in one go' than serializing.

◆12: What are the “must-read books of 2023” chosen by the British economic magazine “The Economist”?

◆13: A review of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 by a beginner who used it for a few days

◆14: I created a workflow using 'n8n,' which can automate multiple apps like IFTTT and Zapier, to 'output the title and URL of websites obtained via RSS to a Google spreadsheet.'

◆15: A review of the combined techniques of 'ControlNet' and 'Stable Diffusion,' which allow you to quickly generate your favorite illustration images by specifying the pose and composition.

◆16: How to disable the 18+ safety filter of the image generation AI 'Stable Diffusion'

◆17: An interview with Enjoe Toh, series composer of 'Godzilla SP [Singular Point]': How did they create the first 13-episode Godzilla film?

◆18: Elon Musk recommends 11 books you should read

◆19: Amazon's reviews for girls' school swimsuits are a bit outrageous

◆20: Top 150 Science Fiction Movies of All Time

◆21: It has been pointed out that acting and writing have something in common. What is the 'method acting' training that is useful for writing?

◆22: Interview with 'Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love' composer Akira Miyagawa, who describes the essence of Yamato as 'struggle'

◆23: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which lets you explore not only the land of Hyrule but also the skies and underground on the Nintendo Switch, is appealing for its 'fun to create' and 'further freedom than the previous game.'

◆24: Photo review of the 2024 latest version of the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. What are the differences from the previous model and the latest version of the Kindle?

◆25: Bill Gates' 'Top 5 books of his life'

◆26: What is the “paradox” of English education in Japan, as seen by an American professor at the University of Tokyo who spent 40 years in Japan?

◆27: 'FAN GATHERING 'Hathaway's Flash' Heirs to GUNDAM' report revealing the secrets of 'Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway's Flash'

◆28: An interview with Hideki Oka, the screenwriter of 'Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love,' who chose to quit cram school to watch Yamato 2

◆29: What are some good textbooks and lecture videos for learning computer science without going to university?

◆30: A quick photo review of the significantly thinner 'Apple Watch Series 10,' including size comparisons with previous models and rivals

◆31: A quick photo review of the iPhone 16e, a budget model under 100,000 yen including tax, comparing its size and weight with previous iPhone SE models

◆32: An interview with Yuji Sakai, a leading figure in Godzilla sculpting, about Godzilla from the animated film 'GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters'

◆33: Why did Anthony Burgess, the author of the original novel for Kubrick's masterpiece film 'A Clockwork Orange,' regret writing the novel?

◆34: What happens to your body one day, one week, one month, six months, and one year after you stop drinking?

◆35: An interview with Fukui Harutoshi and Minagawa Yuka from 'The Age of Space Battleship Yamato: Choices in the Year 2202,' a dense work that condenses 52 episodes of the anime into 120 minutes; how do the 'Astro Warriors' work?

◆36: Google now supports 'Passkey,' a password-free login feature, so I tried it out on my iPhone and Android smartphone.

◆37: We looked at what kind of food you can eat at the Osaka-Kansai Expo for how much it costs, including '8 takoyaki for 1,250 yen,' 'yakisoba for 400 yen,' 'Polish food for 4,500 yen,' and 'Belgian waffles for 400 yen.'

◆38: Interview with original author Yasuhiro Nightow and director Kenji Muto about the anime 'TRIGUN STAMPEDE' - 'Trigun' has been 'boosted, refined, and concentrated without being reduced'

◆39: Review of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, equipped with a 200-megapixel camera, with various photos taken, including 100x zoom and color matching functions.

◆40 'Leica' named 3-lens camera & up to 60x digital zoom with high spec smartphone 'Xiaomi 15' Review

◆41: [Osaka Kansai Expo] A report on trying various Nepalese dishes at the finally opened Nepal Pavilion. What does the mysterious dish called 'boiled paratha' taste like?

◆42: What is the “future of communication” predicted by science fiction master Arthur C. Clarke?

◆43: Interview with director Hirao Takayuki of the animated film 'Pompo the Movie-loving Man.' How did he make a film about 'a minority striking back at the majority' that would resonate with the majority?

◆44: Review of the 'Pomera DM250' - a lightweight and compact notebook that lets you start writing immediately after opening and easily share files with your smartphone

◆45: Interview with Tomohiro Yoshida, sound director of 'Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love'; the Guardian of Sound who revived the original sound effects created by Mitsuru Kashiwabara

◆46: Interview with Yukito Kishiro, creator of 'Battle Angel Alita' - We asked him about everything from the process of adapting the 'Alita: Battle Angel' film to the secrets behind the fantastical story of 'Battle Angel Alita'

◆47: Three goals and four steps for efficient and effective reading

◆48: A detailed review of the appearance of the Google-made smartwatch 'Pixel Watch 3,' including a size comparison between the 41mm and 45mm models

◆49: A simple summary of how to use 'img2img' to automatically generate images with similar composition and color to the original image using the image generation AI 'Stable Diffusion web UI (AUTOMATIC1111 version)' or to change only the specified part

◆50: '5000 Best Movies' ranking the top 5000 best movies

◆51: The scientific way to make friends as quickly as possible

◆52: A collection of 'Fate/Grand Order' related figures packed with cuteness and coolness. Who are the popular servants of 2020?

◆53: Interview with director Yusaku Matsumoto of the film 'Winny' portrays the life of Isamu Kaneko, the developer behind the file-sharing software

◆54: Why is it difficult to make friends as an adult?

◆55: Good and bad points of the Pixel Watch 3 after actually using it

◆56: Google Authenticator now supports cross-device syncing of login information, making backups incredibly easy. Here's a summary of the syncing steps.

◆57: Why do you crave a giant Coke and French fries when you have a migraine? Experts talk about the ultimate migraine remedy

◆58: Actress Erina Mano and Rhymester's Utadamaru talk passionately about games in an undercover report and interview on TBS Radio's 'My Game, My Life'

◆59: What power adapter is needed to charge the iPhone 16e? Check out battery life, charging time, and benchmark results

◆60: The MetaQuest 3's full-color pass-through was amazing, allowing you to enjoy an overwhelming mixed reality experience where your room becomes a completely different space.

◆61: Fujifilm's integrated lens digital camera 'GFX100RF' with a larger sensor than full-frame. It's surprisingly light at 735g, but the thin grip is a concern.

◆62: An interview with Yamashiro Fuuga, storyboard artist and director of episode 4 of 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!', who splits the films he sees into frames and uses them as his own directing materials

◆63: Comparing the battery life and charging time of the 'GoPro HERO13 Black' and 'Osmo Action 5 Pro' showed an overwhelming difference

◆64: Interview with Director Naohiko Kyogoku and Producer Keiichi Kondo of 'Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Clash! Rakuga Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes': 'We want to create a story that children will be proud of'

◆65: Interview with Owara Sumito, the author of 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!', reveals that 'it didn't matter if the three main characters were different'

◆66: We tried out 'Lit-Parrot,' a library that allows you to easily fine-tune large-scale language models like GPT using your own dataset, on Google Cloud Platform.

◆67: MetaQuest 3 Quick Appearance Review: Enjoy not only VR but also MR (Mixed Reality) without connecting to a PC

◆68: I ate some very high-quality Indian food at the newly completed India Pavilion at the Expo.

◆69: Animators need to be both quick and skilled. Interview with Hirofumi Morimoto, illustrator of 'Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: The Journey of Wandering.'

◆70: Experts explain '5 signs you're right-wing' - is right-wing ideology a bad thing in the first place?

◆71: Report on the stage greeting to commemorate the release of the animated film 'Fura Fura Dance' by Haruka Fukuhara and Director Seiji Mizushima

◆72: 'Apple's thinnest ever' M4-equipped iPad Pro 11-inch and 13-inch models unboxing and appearance review

◆73: Experience the power of AI with the Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8's 'Best Take' and 'Audio Eraser Magic' features. Check out the camera's evolution from the Pixel 7.

◆74: 'Life is combination and transformation!' Shoji Kawamori's 'Variable Myakumyaku' can be transformed into the 'Flying Myakumyaku' by switching between normal mode and flying car mode.

◆75: Does the performance of the MacBook Air (2025 model) differ depending on the M4 chip installed? We compared the benchmark results

◆76: An interview with Kei Murayama, the original author of 'Centaur's Worries,' and Fumitoshi Ozaki, the general director, about how 'Centaur's Worries' is more than just a 'slices-of-life anime about girls of all shapes and sizes'

◆77: 'COEIROINK' is a free AI talk software that automatically synthesizes character voices, making it super easy for anyone to create the 'voice' of their creative work.

◆78: Review of setting up and connecting to the internet via satellite 'Starlink' I bought at Costco

◆79: Three elements of a 'charismatic person' and practical ways to acquire them

◆80: 'Inpainter' allows you to easily try out 'inpainting,' which uses the image generation AI 'Stable Diffusion' to repaint only part of an image into a different image.

◆81: How can you tell the difference between healthy self-love and pathological narcissism?

◆82: To make an IT project successful, it is important to recognize the 'difficulty of release'

◆83: Interview with producer Yu Jyoen, creator of 'LUPIN THE ⅢRD,' a new Lupin different from 'Family Lupin'

◆84: Interview with manga artist Naoki Urasawa: 'I wanted to depict this future society' in the anime 'PLUTO'

◆85: A review of various photos taken with the 990,000 yen Sony luxury camera 'α1 II' - 'Never miss a shutter opportunity with object tracking and high-speed continuous shooting' 'Shoot handheld even at night' and other flawless performance

◆86: Review of 'AIVOICE2' that allows anyone to easily generate natural reading voices of Akane Kotonoha and Yukari Yuzuki

◆87: 'Vividl' allows you to download videos from YouTube, Niconico, Twitter, Instagram, etc. in one go and convert them to MP3 for free. It also has the powerful downloader 'yt-dlp' built-in, making it easy to use even for beginners.

◆88: Hideo Kojima, director of 'Death Stranding,' who is also known as a movie buff, announces his top 10 movies of 2019

◆89: Can you communicate with the satellite-based internet 'Starlink' kit purchased at Costco if you take it to another location? A review of what we actually did

◆90: Check out the appearance of the latest 2024 model of Amazon's genuine e-book reader 'Kindle Scribe,' which has improved functionality such as the ability to write notes directly on the book you are reading

◆91: We thoroughly examined the difference in camera performance between the Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 8, which have a price difference of 40,000 yen.

◆92: Review of 'VMagicMirror,' a tool that lets you easily become a VTuber with just a PC and a webcam, and allows you to control your avatar with a game controller

◆93: Interview with Reiko Yoshida, series composer and scriptwriter for the film 'Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction'

◆94: Y Combinator founder Paul Graham says founders should run their companies in 'founder mode'

◆95: We checked the handwriting function of the latest 2024 model of Amazon's e-book reader 'Kindle Scribe,' which has steadily been updated with features such as the 'Active Canvas' function that allows you to write notes directly on the book you are reading.

◆96: Understanding color scales to visualize data in an easy-to-understand way

◆97: Review of the HP Victus 16 gaming laptop, featuring Ryzen 7, RTX 3060, and a 144Hz display for under 150,000 yen

◆98: 5 habits to avoid to protect your liver

◆99: I enjoyed the battles in 'Unicorn Overlord,' which is an exhilarating experience when your strategy works together.

◆100: [Osaka Kansai Expo] A report on our early experience of 'Monster Hunter Bridge,' an immersive content that lets you enter the world of Monster Hunter and throw stones at Rathalos.

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