Headline news for December 15, 2025



It has been announced that an anime adaptation of the psychic battle suspense manga 'PSYREN,' written by Toshiaki Iwashiro and serialized in 'Weekly Shonen Jump' from 2008 to 2010, will be broadcast in 2026, roughly 15 years after the series concluded. Details such as main cast information and teaser visuals have been released on the official website.

'PSYREN' Official
https://psyren-anime.com/


The first teaser PV for the anime 'PSYREN' can be seen below.

Anime 'PSYREN - Siren -' Teaser PV 1st Edition - YouTube


© Toshiaki Iwashiro/Shueisha, Secret Society Siren

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

Killer whales are spotted swimming with dead salmon on their heads, a trend that was popular among killer whales 40 years ago - GIGAZINE

What challenges will we face when scientific and technological advances make it possible to create 'male eggs' and 'female sperm'? - GIGAZINE

I went to 'Coffee Shop OB' where you can drink a huge iced tea and a huge parfait for just 550 yen - GIGAZINE

Research shows that waiting just one minute before cutting the umbilical cord can significantly reduce the risk of death or disability for babies - GIGAZINE

Slow-motion video shows which is faster: the speed at which glass breaks or the speed of a bullet - GIGAZINE

There are many 'living things' in poop, and analyzing its contents looks like this - GIGAZINE

Why does the human penis have no bones?

Five important points for ventilation against COVID-19 - GIGAZINE

A 'space superhighway' that uses the gravity of a planet to move objects at high speed is discovered - GIGAZINE

How did coffee lead to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire? - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)




2026 simultaneous firing B-Daman 'Super Niagara System' video - Niconico Video






Children's requests to Santa, price difference is too big → 2-year-old asks for a real Mitsubishi Canter, 1-year-old asks for Anpanman - Togetter

Post offices now accepting New Year's cards, urging people to send them by the 25th | 47NEWS

[Name your strawberry] New variety 'Shizuoka No. 16' - Prizes for successful applicants | Shizuoka Prefecture Press Release

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
In response to the indictment of a university faculty member | University of Tokyo

When I was in elementary school, I couldn't get any clear data from my science class research presentation, so I tearfully published it all and reported, 'I didn't understand anything.' Adults had an unexpected reaction → Now that I'm an adult, I understand the reason - Togetter

New technology to 'recharge' aging cells - The scientific significance of nanoflower technology developed by Texas A&M University - | dr_kohjimiyazaki

Earth's magnetic field is weakening over the South Atlantic, according to SWARM satellite data | Forbes JAPAN Official Website (Forbes Japan)

A study based on 11 years of magnetic field measurements has found that the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), a region of Earth's magnetic field weakness above the South Atlantic, has expanded by an area roughly half the size of Europe since 2014.



Do teeth move when there's not enough oxygen? | Science Tokyo

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Israeli far-right minister announces removal of grave of Arab nationalist leader; origin of name of Hamas military wing; 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

White House Press Secretary: 'Maintaining a strong alliance with Japan and cooperating with China' - Nikkei

JR Fukuchiyama Line accident vehicle preservation facility opens, public opening postponed, mixed reviews - Nikkei

NATO Secretary General: 'Let's test' Putin to see if he really wants peace - 9 photos International News: AFPBB News

Russia announces capture of key city of Sibelsk in eastern Ukraine - 5 photos International News: AFPBB News

Who are the 'rice coupons' for? Rice prices remain high as government shifts from increased production to reduced production | Mainichi Shimbun

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: 'Why not cede territory to Russia?' Remarks on Ukraine peace talks, testified German Foreign Minister - Sankei News

A train derails and flips upside down in Akita Prefecture, possibly due to a collision with a fallen tree. The Japan Transport Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident, which has been deemed a 'railway accident.' The Yomiuri Shimbun

Train derails in Akita, driver in his 50s injured, no passengers injured, possibly falling 6-8m [Akita Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

'Maintaining the US-Japan Alliance while maintaining good working relations with China' - US Spokesperson | NHK News | America, President Trump, and Japan-China Relations

China censors Machado's Nobel Peace Prize, but Tiananmen Square students congratulate him as an 'inspiration for the world' - Sankei News

Is 'Working x 5' a slang expression? Past winners reveal their true nature | Mainichi Shimbun

'Fake Thatcher,' 'self-destructive,' 'outdated': Foreign media criticizes Prime Minister Takaichi's economic policies... Why are they being criticized so much?: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

US proposes 'free economic zone' after Ukraine withdraws from Donbas - CNN.co.jp

A 120-ton fishing boat crashed into a breakwater after falling asleep while maneuvering. Ten crew members sustained injuries, including a broken neck. The chief engineer remains hospitalized. 'I didn't feel sleepy and was able to get enough sleep,' says the male first mate, who was referred to prosecutors. | TBS News DIG

Will the Prime Minister make a decision on the spot, without preparing a response to the question of whether the matter exists? | NEWSjp

Is Takaichi becoming an idol? Young people's opinions change even with the same policies | Mainichi Shimbun

'I just wanted money to live': Four technical intern trainees arrested for repeated copper wire theft | Mainichi Shimbun

Ishin Party's 'nepotism' practices spread: Public funds are being spent on companies affiliated with local assembly members, including other Diet members besides Fujita | Mainichi Shimbun

Trump says cooperation with China and alliance with Japan are 'compatible' - White House | Reuters

Association Health Insurance, with 40 million members, cuts insurance premiums for the first time in 34 years to boost take-home pay - Nikkei

'Annual income threshold' raised to 1.78 million yen...Government and LDP to coordinate with Democratic Party for the People and others: Yomiuri Shimbun

Oguni Town, Yamagata Prefecture, to seek 16.63 million yen from a hunting association member who accidentally shot a bear during a bear extermination... A man was seriously injured by a bullet in 2023 | News | Sakuranbo TV

The government amends the salary law after a cabinet meeting, removing the word 'prime minister,' sparking opposition backlash | 47NEWS

Can Ukraine really hold elections within 90 days? - CNN.co.jp

72% of Expo visitors were from Kansai, 12% from Kanto, limiting the spread | 47NEWS

[Exclusive] 10% of high school students abuse over-the-counter drugs several times a week or more: First-ever survey of frequency | 47NEWS

NATO chief warns of possible Russian attack within five years - BBC News

Ukrainian boy who lost his mother in Russian attack gives testimony to European Parliament as interpreter is overcome with tears - BBC News

On Heroes of the Fatherland Day, Russians say they will win - BBC News

'18 million yen in sales have fallen to zero...' The current state of a lodging specializing in Chinese inbound tourists | Mainichi Shimbun

More than 20 companies invest in Rapidus, including Kyocera and Chiba Bank, to revive semiconductor business - Nikkei

Finland: Miss and member of parliament post slanted eyes: repeated anti-Asian discrimination: Asahi Shimbun

Elevator car missing, employee falls to death; safety device left off, major company employee suspected [Hyogo Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

New mega solar power plants to abolish electricity purchase price surcharges... Funding to come from renewable energy surcharges paid by consumers: Yomiuri Shimbun

Ueno Zoo's twin pandas to be returned to China at the end of January, leaving pandas absent from Japan [Tokyo]: Asahi Shimbun

Sydney shooting victim hailed as a 'hero' after video of passerby snatching gun goes viral | Mainichi Shimbun

Soka Gakkai summarizes its withdrawal from the coalition Komeito's new policy 'center axis' [From the commentary committee room]: Jiji.com

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi 'Completely create an environment for wage increases' - House of Councillors Budget Committee - Nikkei

Thai Prime Minister vows to continue fighting with Cambodia | Reuters

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
'I found a sword, so I'd like some advice.' I contacted the police, and when I went to the police station, they assumed I'd discarded it. What should I do if I find a Japanese sword and don't want to discard it? - Togetter

Three men in their 70s were gathered at a client's place and were discussing something when he suddenly appeared, solved a problem, and received cheers. 'It's a common occurrence on the job, and I'm mysteriously happy.' - Togetter

I bought a white chair from Nitori about six months ago, and the seams have turned pink, but I don't know why. There are various possibilities, but it seems to be the 'pinking phenomenon'? - Togetter

This year's kanji is 'bear,' the second animal, and the top 10 and the past 30 years are also introduced [Kyoto Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

'Bear' is announced as 'Kanji of the Year' representing the state of affairs in 2025 at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto - YouTube


Is Gen Z not a 'generation that can't make an effort' but a 'generation that optimizes effort'? → The gap is widening, and it may be a 'generation whose salary will not increase unless they make an optimal effort'? - Togetter

The Death of Corporate Culture and the Overtime Cancellation Neighborhood - Megamouth's Funeral Procession

More popular than the original dam cards, the 'Power Plant Cards' are distributed by the Nagano Prefectural Enterprise Bureau, and the rare cards are sparkly: Chunichi Shimbun Web

A masterpiece of Latin American horror: 'The Mysteries' - Basic Reading

I'm playing a game at an unknown braised pork restaurant in Taipei trying not to be found out I'm Japanese, but for some reason I always lose → 'I was suddenly asked in Japanese if I wanted eggs, and I was freaked out...' - Togetter

When I buy cosmetics at a department store, I'm worried that my credit card will be taken out of my sight when they say, 'I'll pay for it.' 'That shouldn't be possible since April of this year.' - Togetter

My college student daughter said, 'I'm going on a graduation trip, so I'll pay for it,' and the amount was 500,000 yen... I was persuaded that it was cheaper than the others, but is that really the case? → Various reactions such as 'It's because the yen is weak' and 'They're a lenient family' - Togetter

Is this a case of 'lying with statistics'? The author of the hit book 'Why working makes you unable to read books' refutes the claim that it is wrong → Pros and Cons gather - Togetter

Everyone sterilizes the chopsticks they used to pick up raw meat by sticking them in a pot, right? → Opinions are divided: 'Once you cook it, it's yours,' 'It's a pain, but wash it once,' 'You're underestimating it' - Togetter

When I asked my senior chef from Akita, 'Do you make Kiritanpo?', he said, 'It's something you make when you have three things on hand: new rice, freshly smashed local chicken, and wild maitake mushrooms.' - Togetter

'Instead of googling strange information, read this first' The National Cancer Center releases the latest revised PDF of 'Cancer Guide' for free 'Is this also the Nakayama Niki effect?' - Togetter

A nearby restaurant is serving venison, but it seems like illegal meat... I think it's probably the same as serving fish caught by fishing. - Togetter

[Video] Just 9 square meters... 'Micro' apartments near the city center are popular among young people. Even if it's small, 'everywhere is a paradise' - Sankei News

'Stop wearing hoodies at work.' Opinions are mixed, but here's the workplace where the poster would likely burst into tears: 'Sheltie! So cute!' 'I want to be in this woman's position' - Togetter

When you wash a down jacket, 'something seems to be born' How to restore it, voices of experienced people continue to come out - Togetter

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Report on investigation results and apology regarding unauthorized access incident | Huis Ten Bosch Resort

I tried organizing information loosely with Obsidian × Claude Code, and it turned out better than I expected.

What I did to spread Devin within Tabelog and what I learned - Tabelog Tech Blog

Technology to safely and efficiently eliminate dead code in a large-scale Ruby on Rails service - freee Developers Hub

Over 90% Market Share: Why Chinese Companies Dominate the Home 3D Printer Market | Levatec Lab (Levatec LAB)

[Feature] Finally, AirDrop is now possible between Android and iPhone! We thoroughly tested whether it actually works - PC Watch

I found one AirPod in my bag that didn't belong to me... I have no idea what it is, but I don't want to throw it away, so what should I do? → Someone might be identifying my location - Togetter

Let's stop sending AI-generated 'extremely long but thin information' or 'summaries that lack meaningful information' to our superiors and colleagues. - Fujii Yuji::.net

Why did the 'DRAM Panic' happen? When will prices settle down? What's happening behind the scenes of the frenzy (page 1/5) - ITmedia NEWS

Detailed explanation of the network infrastructure that supported the University of Tsukuba school festival

[Video] 'From 24 to 81' Shogi Game Site Developer Discussion - Carrying on the Legacy from the End of Shogi Club 24: Chunichi Shimbun Web

'From 24 to 81' Shogi game site developer talk - Legacy inherited from the service-ending Shogi Club 24 - YouTube


8 personal tips for Gemini that will get you where you need to be!

The day when Tsukushi fonts will no longer be available | DTP Transit Annex

[Breaking News] Fake Prime Minister's Office Website Uses Russian Language in Its Design Code | 47NEWS

What's between a hard bounce and a soft bounce - /var/lib/azumakuniyuki

October 7, 1995 (1995)

The oldest post I found was from 30 years ago. It's not an email newsgroup, but comp.database.informix, but I included it because it was the oldest post I found in a comprehensive search.

In the article about a server that is temporarily offline due to a power outage caused by a hurricane, it says, 'A hard bounce is a message from the Mailer-Daemon saying that delivery was not possible,' and the term bird bounce is used in contrast to the delay notification that comes from the Mailer-Daemon.



Changes to the telephone activation procedure for Windows license activation | Microsoft Japan Windows Technology Support Blog

This article was published by a Microsoft employee.

Hello everyone, this is Iwaoka from the Windows Commercial Support Device and Deployment team.
Recently, the telephone authentication procedure for license activation was changed, and the confirmation ID required for license activation is now obtained via a device with an internet connection, such as a smartphone.

We have received many inquiries about the new activation procedure, so in this blog we would like to introduce the new license activation procedure that replaces phone activation and some frequently asked questions.

Please note that the authentication procedure may be subject to further changes in the future, so the contents of this article are current as of the publication date.
Please note that if the procedures change, the information on this blog may be updated or deleted.



[740,000 Yen CPU] RTX5090 'Full-scale water-cooled model' + 256GB memory added. → Testing its performance! [5 million yen PC construction plan #4] - Niconico Video



When I heard a regular 'beep!' sound coming from somewhere in the house and thought I was going crazy, I found the cause. 'If you leave it alone, it will become neurotic.' - Togetter

A survey was conducted to determine whether an illustration was created by an AI or a human for a graduation thesis. The difficulty of getting a perfect score and opinions on how to distinguish between images - Togetter

[Interview] After a fall from craze, Max Murai aims for another peak with 'something unshakable.' On the occasion of YouTube's 20th anniversary, we talk about his life and outlook.

[Feature] Memory prices have skyrocketed 2.8 times. SSD prices are also on the rise. Why is it still better to buy now? - PC Watch

MIXI's latest conversational robot 'Romy' improves AI for smoother responses - Nikkei

2025 Fair Trade Commission Choice Screen Special Site | Fair Trade Commission | Fair Trade Commission

After December 2025, after the first startup of a smartphone or an OS update, browsers and search engines will be
You'll be presented with a choice screen, giving you more opportunities to choose the browser and search engine that's right for you—your personal browser, so to speak.



Smartphone Law Explanation Video 'Did you know? Smartphone Law' - YouTube


◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
[Important Notice] Beware of fake websites | Asahi Production Co., Ltd.

We have confirmed that there are fake websites disguised as the official website for the anime 'Hot Spring Fairy Hakone-chan,' which was produced by our company and aired in 2015.

The relevant site (https://www.hakone-chan.jp/) has no affiliation whatsoever with our company or the production committee of this work.
If you access a fake site, you may be at risk of having your personal information stolen, so please be careful not to access or enter any information on such a site.



Gang of Dragon World Premiere Trailer from The Game Awards 2025 - YouTube


GANG OF DRAGON on Steam

A new action-adventure game set in Shinjuku, Tokyo, created by game creator Toshihiro Nagoshi. Starring Shin Ji-seong (played by Ma Dong-seok), the protagonist unfolds a passionate and intense human drama in the streets of Shinjuku, including the huge entertainment district, Kabukicho.



Steam：Order of the Sinking Star

From Jonathan Blow, director of Braid and The Witness, Order of the Sinking Star is a narrative adventure set in a world filled with magic and mystery. Solve over 1,000 handcrafted puzzles, discover colorful playable characters, and master a multitude of evolving game mechanics as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries.



Order of the Sinking Star | Official Announcement Trailer - YouTube





Yoko Hikasa's 'I can decide what I want' Thank You Pitch by Agawa Sensei [Comic Volume 4 Release Commemoration] - YouTube


Umigari Demo RTA 32 minutes 31 seconds - Niconico Video









How a game like Genshin Impact was born: 20 years from the dawn of PC online gaming to Genshin Impact and Black Myth, and Japan's winning strategy | Ukyo | Freelance Game Producer and Marketer (CEO of Studio Delta, Inc.)

It's about time for an invitation from Smash Bros. to arrive - Niconico Video



'Peleliu - Guernica in Paradise' Main Footage ~ Thoughts on Family ~ / Now Showing - YouTube


Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Chapter 1 - Akaza Returns - Demon Slayer Support Screening Tips - YouTube


TV anime 'I was kicked out of the hero's party because they said 'I don't think someone like you can defeat the Demon King,' so I want to live freely in the royal capital' (Omagoto) image PV | Broadcast and distribution starts on January 8, 2026! - YouTube


TV anime 'High School! Kimengumi' main PV | Broadcast starts on January 9, 2026 on Fuji TV's 'Noitamina' nationwide - YouTube


[Opening theme song released] TV anime 'Darwin Incident' official trailer / 2026.01.06 24:00 ~ ON AIR - YouTube


'Look Back' BD & DVD recording | Director Oshiyama x Toshiyuki Inoue audio commentary video (partially released) - YouTube


TV anime 'The opposite of you and me' PV 4th installment - YouTube


[Battle Scene] 'May I ask you one last favor?' Special MV | 'Sisterhood of Steel' CHiCO with HoneyWorks - YouTube


'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Chapter 1: Akaza Returns' Character CM [Kaigaku] - YouTube


'Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: My Strange and Mysterious! My Yokai Vacation' Super Teaser Video [Released in Summer 2026!] - YouTube


TV anime 'My Friend's Little Sister is Only Annoying to Me' ending theme Kohanarumu 'The Beat of the Stars' feat. Kohinata Ayaha & Tsukinomori Mashiro (CV: Suzushiro Sayumi & Kusunoki Tomori) - YouTube


Endless Scarlet' is a huge hit now showing [Japan Premiere] - YouTube


TV anime 'Brave Punishment' main PV | Broadcasting begins on Saturday, January 3, 2026 - YouTube


TV anime 'The Human-Hating Teacher of the Non-Human Classroom' main PV [Broadcast and distribution starts on Saturday, January 10, 2026!] - YouTube


TV anime 'It's time for princess torture' 2nd season PV│Broadcast and distribution starts on Monday, January 12, 2026 - YouTube


Fate/Grand Order 'Part 2 Final Chapter' Announcement PV-YouTube


Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Memorial Movie - YouTube


JUMP MV / 'Weekly Shonen Jump' x 'JUMP' | Umeda Cipher - YouTube


TV anime 'If I Reincarnated, I Was a Dragon Egg' main PV / Broadcast begins on Saturday, January 10, 2026 - YouTube


TV anime 'Ace of Diamond actⅡ -Second Season-' 1st PV | Broadcast starts in April 2026 - YouTube


[Book Notice] 'Assassination Classroom: Everyone's Time' Movie Edition will be released nationwide on Friday, March 20, 2026 - YouTube


[Winning Live Scene] NEXT FRONTIER / Oguri Cap, Tamamo Cross, Dictator Striker | From Episode 22 of the anime 'Uma Musume Cinderella Gray' - YouTube


TV anime 'Oshi no Ko' 3rd season commercial [Broadcast starts January 14, 2026] - YouTube


[All 12 Episodes] Limited Time Binge Watch! TV Anime 'Akudama Drive' | Studio Pierrot [Official] - YouTube


TV anime 'The Daily Life of Torture Baito-kun' character PV 'Cero' | Broadcast and distribution starts on Sunday, January 4, 2026! - YouTube


TV anime 'A Gentle Aristocrat's Vacation Recommendation.' Main PV | Broadcast starts on Wednesday, January 7, 2026! - YouTube


'The Ghost of Grief Wants to Retire' All Episodes Next Previews in One Video (2nd Cool Version) - YouTube


TV anime 'The opposite of you and me' PV 4th 30 second Ver. - YouTube


TV anime 'The opposite of you and me' PV 4th 15 second Ver. - YouTube


'Zenless Zone Zero' TGA 2025 Special Exhibition Video - YouTube


Bankaku EP 'Question' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube


Apex Legends: Merry Mayhem Event Trailer - YouTube


Diablo IV | Emperor of Hatred | 'Paladin' Class Trailer - YouTube


'Narushio' Ver. 3.0 PV - Reflecting the starry sky in your eyes - YouTube


Chroma Zero - Available Now | PS5® - YouTube


'CODE VEIN II' Holly Asturias (CV: Ami Koshimizu) | Character Trailer - YouTube


[Genshin] Story Movie 'The Place Where the Moon Returns' - YouTube


'Mega Man: Dual Override' Announcement Trailer - YouTube


'Yakuza 0: The Place of Oath Director's Cut' 'Yakuza Kiwami' 'Yakuza Kiwami 2' Launch Trailer - YouTube


TV anime 'DIGIMON BEATBREAK' continuous evolution scene [Ulvamon, Nightkiropmon, Murasamemon] - YouTube


Spend the New Year with Hololive! The free 'hololive production COUNTDOWN LIVE 2025▷2026' will be held again this year! | Cover Corporation

Nijisanji will be there this year too! The end-of-year variety special and New Year's countdown live will be streamed on Wednesday, December 31, 2025! | Nijisanji

'Do you know this woman?' A legendary woman who dominated doujinshi and derivative works despite being a non-existent character, destroying the sexual habits of otaku of the Yutori generation - Togetter







◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Kodansha to avoid shelving film adaptation of 'Attack on Titan' with no prospect of live-action adaptation - Nikkei

Shigeyuki Nakarai wins his first men's title at the Breaking World Championships | 47NEWS

Japan U-22 National Team roster announced! 27 players including Ryunosuke Sato and Tomohiro Ozeki | Soccer King

Tadao Sekine, creator of famous catchphrases for 'Battles Without Honor and Humanity' and 'Wives of the Yakuza,' dies at age 87. Toei employee and catchphrase writer - Obituary: Nikkan Sports

Tadao Sekine, a film writer and 'tagline master' who created many famous movie slogans, including the 1973 film 'Battles Without Honor and Humanity' starring Bunta Sugawara, passed away at 12:30 pm on November 11th at a hospital in Tokyo due to interstitial pneumonia. He was 87 years old.



STARTO's CowCon, held for the first time in three years, will be exclusively streamed worldwide on Netflix, including behind-the-scenes footage | ENCOUNT

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Seven-Eleven introduces four new products in its 'Rich Chocolate' series! Enjoy winter-inspired treats like bread and donuts with these 'reward chocolate' treats | Press Release from Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.

[Supervised by Kaneko Hannosuke, the Edomae Tendon restaurant with long lines] Baby Star Ramen Maru will be released on Monday, December 15th! | Oishis Co., Ltd.

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