Mar 04, 2026 18:34:00

Headline news for March 4, 2026

It has been announced that the TV anime ' Reiwa no Slave, ' based on

the occult comedy manga by Tomotsuka Haruomi, will be broadcast in July 2026. In conjunction with this, the first official trailer has been released.

First trailer for the TV anime 'Reiwa no Dara-san' | Broadcast begins in July 2026 - YouTube

The cast has also been announced, with Mutsumi Tamura as the main character, Dara-san, Minami Tsuda as Hinata Mitokitani, Momoka Terasawa as Kaoru Mitokitani, and Masaki Terasoma as the narrator. Further details will be revealed at the special stage at AnimeJapan 2026 , which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on March 29, 2026.

■ TV anime 'Reiwa no Dara-san' work summary

[staff]
Original work: Tomotsuka Haruomi ('Reiwa no Sloth-san' / Published by KADOKAWA)
Director: Suzuki Masato
Series Composition: Nobuo Kimura and Yasutomo Yamada
Character design: Koichi Kikuta
Costume design: Yoshiko Takemoto, Yui Ushinohama, Ririka Yamazaki
Mysterious design: Ryuji Watarai
Prop Design: Rie Ikegami
Color design: Hayato Yoshida
Art setting: Kayoko Tomono, Miho Norisue, Shuichi Okubo
Art Director: Yukiko Maruyama and Teruko Takekoshi Art: Atelier Musa
Director of Photography: He Wen-hsing Photography: Asahi Production
Edited by: Ishii Ami Sound Director: Kuwahara Kazuki
Sound Production: INSPION Edge
Music: Rei Ishizuka
Music Production: Lantis
Opening theme song 'Daradara♡Dancing'
Animation production: Asahi Production

[cast]
Dara-san: Mutsumi Tamura
Hinata Mitokitani: Minami Tsuda
Kaoru Mitokitani: Momoka Terazawa
Narration: Terasomasasaki

[Official information]
Official anime website: https://www.darasan-anime.com/
Anime Official X: @darasan_anime
Recommended hashtags: #ReiwaDarasan #darasan
©Tomotsuka Haruomi, KADOKAWA/Reiwa no Dara-san Production Committee

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

How the original work, which has been over 25 years old, was animated: An interview with director Takayuki Hamana and series composition Reiko Yoshida of 'Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Hagure Tabi' - GIGAZINE

An interview with Koichi Kawakita, the man who created Ultraman's transformation scene, and the creator of 'Godzilla vs. Biollante' - GIGAZINE

I tried 'Takenoko no Sato' which is so chocolate-covered that it makes the whole body jealous - GIGAZINE

I bought and tried the 'Golden Ikura' presented to the Emperor, which is a golden shining product, because it was said that it had a shocking popping sensation that was different from ordinary salmon roe - GIGAZINE

The 'World Server Throwing Championship 2024' will be held to compete in the distance of throwing a server. An announcement page with a series of powerful words such as 'Make your mark in the history of server throwing' and 'The only condition for participation is the desire to throw the server far away' will be released.

Windows 95 product keys were implemented with a super simple algorithm that could be broken even with '111-1111111' or '000-0000000' - GIGAZINE

I tried repairing an expired Nintendo Switch Joy-Con through Nintendo's official online repair service - GIGAZINE

The animated film 'Flow,' made with the free open-source 3DCG software 'Blender,' won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature - GIGAZINE

Research shows that limiting smartphone use for just three days can change brain activity - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)

Bon Jovi was born on March 2nd in the US. March 2nd in the afternoon in the US is March 3rd in the morning in Japan, so there's a connection between Hinamatsuri and Bon Jovi. https://t.co/stnUci9QEN
— High fuel efficiency (@ta1000islands) March 3, 2026

Hinamatsuri pic.twitter.com/c0IaflWbrY
— Miyako❗ (@_junkboy17) March 3, 2026

Let's wear an aurora of light and light the lamp. If you're afraid of being hurt by the lantern, let's give flowers, peach blossoms.
Wake Up The Hero! Burn up the endless battle of the five musicians
Wake Up The Hero! Flute and drumming today is fun! Hinamatsuri Kamen Rider Black body Kamen Rider Red eyes Kamen Rider BLACK RX
— Slanting Wind (@08103_Regamys) March 3, 2026

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— Kodo Hoshino (@G_MASAMICHI) March 3, 2026

AI, don't take off the clothes of an idol without being asked, come here right now and do your tax return for me. I'll take off my clothes.
— Friend of a Friend (@29327703M) March 3, 2026

Very late #CatDay
(If Pokemon Presents had come up with this a little earlier, I would have thought of it.) https://t.co/1SttZDmleo pic.twitter.com/JJjamSyen6
— Tsuru @ Waddle Dee & Code Geass (@tsuru_waddledee) March 3, 2026

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Joint presentation: Micropeptides act as timers to guide cell fate - Controlling cell differentiation to support complex organ formation -

Mechanism of aversive memory reconsolidation discovered | RIKEN

Magnetic measurements of samples from the asteroid Ryugu reveal the early solar system... | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University

Corrosion-resistant structural material that self-repairs in a liquid lead-bismuth alloy flow field | Science Tokyo

A step towards autonomous space navigation independent of communication with Earth - Demonstration of X-ray pulsar navigation using the ultra-small X-ray satellite NinjaSat - | Tokyo University of Science

Research Results (Joint Research) 'Identification of Three Plant-Derived Ingredients That May Suppress the Growth of Colon Cancer Cells' | Visiting Professor Otsuka Kuratake, Research Institute | Tokyo University of Agriculture

Discovery of the lectin domain of the glycan synthesis enzyme B4GALNT3 | Research and Selection Information | Gifu University

Development of AI system to monitor cow health without contact - Hopes of reducing cow stress and improving efficiency in livestock farming - | Osaka Public University

Small rocket 'Kairos 3' to be launched again on the 5th in Wakayama | NHK News | Space, Science, Wakayama Prefecture

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Prime Minister Takaichi leaves Tokyo after Iran attack to support Ishikawa gubernatorial election as planned: Jiji.com

[Breaking News] Prime Minister Refrains from Legal Assessment of Iran Attack | 47NEWS

Prime Minister Takaichi 'seeks diplomatic resolution' to Iran situation; no Japanese casualties confirmed - House of Representatives Budget Committee: Jiji.com

British, German and French leaders warn Iran's retaliation is 'indiscriminate and excessive' and 'could destroy its missile launch capabilities': Yomiuri Shimbun

Russia hesitant to support friendly Iran over Ukraine invasion: Is ties with Trump administration important? - Yomiuri Shimbun

House of Representatives Budget Committee decides to hold public hearing: Jiji.com

Ichiro Ozawa reflects on his support for Noda: 'Failure': Jiji.com

JR Central cuts station staff and other operational positions by 40% in fiscal 2015 new graduate hiring to improve operational efficiency - Nikkei

Chinese consulate warns foreigners staying in Russia for long periods to serve in the military

Ruling party proposes ending budget questioning on the 13th, opposition parties protest 'legislative suicidal act': Asahi Shimbun

Suspicion of 'vote manipulation': Ota Ward officials may be behaving abnormally in cases other than the 2013 House of Councillors election | Mainichi Shimbun

'Is this what the leader should be?' Mirai Party leader Yasuno asked about support in the event of a 'US emergency,' but his response was 'zero specifics,' sparking widespread disappointment. His 'ability to respond' is being called into question as he makes a big move in the House of Representatives | Josei Jishin

Former Kesennuma City employee (25) sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual assault and non-consensual intercourse against 11 girls, including those in their early elementary school years, according to the Sendai District Court. | TBS News DIG

Journalist Yokota Masuo goes undercover to interview the Party for the First Assembly: At a press conference three days before the expulsion, a man claiming to be from the secretariat pressured the party, asking, 'Would you like to leave?' The reaction of the Party for the First Assembly stands out as 'different from previous undercover interviews' | NEWS Post Seven

[Bankruptcy] Chidoriya Honke Co., Ltd. (Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) and three other confectionery manufacturing companies | NetIB-News

France, Britain and Germany declare they will take defensive measures to destroy Iran's drone and missile capabilities - Sankei News

'Blockade' of the Strait of Hormuz 'does not constitute an existential threat' - Abe and others have previously discussed this | Mainichi Shimbun

Tokyo Crude Oil Market Futures Prices Rise Sharply, Reaching Highest Level in Nearly a Year | NHK News | Crude Oil Prices, Iran Situation, Iran

Iran attack leaves casualties across the country, including three US troops killed; oil prices soar - BBC News

US officials skeptical of Iranian regime change even after Khamenei's assassination - sources | Reuters

FBI director fires counterintelligence unit tracking Iranian threats days before US attacks, sources say - CNN.co.jp

Macroscope: Hormuz crisis hits prices and growth, Japan's weaknesses exposed once again | Reuters

Iranian prison bombed; NHK bureau chief reportedly transferred there - Nikkei

Angle: Middle East situation may affect revision of three security documents, but ruling party is concerned about reduced US military involvement | Reuters

US Marine Commander: 'Select a longer runway before returning Futenma Air Base' | NHK News

Announcement from Chidori Manju Souhonpo Co., Ltd. | 'Chidoriya' Chidori Manju Souhonpo

Regarding the matter regarding Chidoriya Honke Co., Ltd., which has been reported in some media today,
We would like to inform you that this company is not affiliated with Chidori Manju Sohonpo Co., Ltd.

Ota Ward officials referred to prosecutors for allegedly padding blank ballots in Upper House election, continuing vote count fraud - Nikkei

[Breaking News] Saudi Aramco Shuts Down Refinery | 47NEWS

Suspicions of ties between religious group and political world remain unclear as LDP refuses to investigate despite severing ties | Mainichi Shimbun

Suicide or strategy? Experts analyze why Iran's retaliation is so far-reaching - CNN.co.jp

Retail gasoline prices rise for the third consecutive week, averaging ¥158.5 per liter nationwide | NHK News | Resources & Energy, Iran Situation, Crude Oil Prices

President Trump posts on social media: 'US Navy escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz' | NHK News | President Trump, Iran Situation, America

Tanker and cargo ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummets, zero since 1 p.m. on the 3rd | NHK News | Iranian situation, Iran, America

Stock prices plummet by over ¥2,600, the fourth-largest intraday drop on record. Concerns over Iran's prolonged situation drive global stock market declines. | NHK News | Stock prices, foreign exchange, Iran, crude oil prices

U.S. Opposes China-Led Submarine Cable Project, Controversy in Chile - 2 Photos International News: AFPBB News

Nakamichi to launch crowdfunding campaign to support defeated candidates; gifts include videos of Ogawa and others expressing gratitude, autographed autographs, etc. - Sankei News

Social Democratic Party leadership election announced, with three candidates running for first time in 13 years | NHK News | Elections, Diet, House of Councillors

Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Unit Forced Investigation into Multiple Oil Sales Companies Suspected of Illegal Diesel Price Raises | NHK News | Crude Oil Prices, Price Rise, Incidents and Accidents

Tokyo High Court orders former Unification Church to disband, liquidation proceedings begin | NHK News | Former Unification Church, trial, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot

Four people, including the president of 'Momuri' operator, indicted for illegal referral fees disguised under other names | NHK News | Incidents and Accidents

256,438 welfare applications filed last year, the highest number since 2013, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare | NHK News | Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Welfare and Nursing Care

CIA to provide weapons to Kurdish forces in Iran to spark uprising, sources say - CNN.co.jp

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)

Hello. I am a tomato farmer in Niigata.

It looks like a bamboo forest.

This is asparagus. pic.twitter.com/ZJUmzaGiNl
— Soga Farm @ Dark Tomatoes Overwintered tomatoes are sold from May to July each year (@pasmal0220) March 1, 2026

I saw someone preparing raw meat in a food truck, and when I casually asked them if they were doing something like that, they immediately replied, 'We've applied to the health center and received permission.' Is that why they were saying that? https://t.co/eBhtLakdXE
— Ryo Ezoe (@EzoeRyou) March 3, 2026

Notice of closure of New World International Theatre pic.twitter.com/pfG0bu1nGH
— Vomit Video (@hakidamevideo) March 3, 2026

You can read the interview with sign artist Hachijo Shoji below.

Interview with sign artist Shoji Hachijo, about his commitment to movie sign production and the sign he created for the movie 'The Expendables: New Blood' - GIGAZINE

This afternoon, Maruru was given some pollock.
Can you see that he's holding it in both hands? #KushiroCityZoo #PolarBearpic.twitter.com /EfBvRHswyw
— Kushiro City Zoo (@kushirozoo) March 3, 2026

Why? Why? pic.twitter.com/RfzlkiKSWc
— Teruichi Abe (@ave620) March 4, 2026

Biore's 'Home Esthe' facial cleanser uses 'new technology that self-destructs even hidden blackheads'... Pre-sales continue to sell out 'It's amazing to post before and after photos so far' - Togetter

It was said that 'Okinawa Siamese cats stay warm all year round and don't get burned as they grow,' but is that true? → A collection of Siamese cat images by region that show the interesting genetics - Togetter

I want to start eating salmon, which is a hot topic in the muscle training community, so please tell me about some delicious frozen salmon that I can buy online. 'I don't want to get a bad one anyway.' → Recommended salmon information and recipe ideas - Togetter

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)

5.4 sooner than you think.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) March 3, 2026

I finally got rid of all those old power strips I hadn't been able to throw away - I AM A DOG

Notice of discontinuation of blog updates https://t.co/CJ0pqpJWrl
— Pazhao (@pazu_soku) March 3, 2026

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department: First in Japan to refer 29-year-old self-employed man to prosecutors for failing to attend training after committing traffic violation using electric scooter | NHK News | Incidents and Accidents, Tokyo

Japan Fair Trade Commission seeks information and opinions on Microsoft's alleged antitrust violations | NHK News | IT/Internet, Fair Trade Commission

A person who has never programmed in his life has recently started writing small programs using chatGPT - orangestar2

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)

I like Genshin's models because they bring out individuality at the body level 😊🫶 pic.twitter.com/fo7Vb3esPW
— Sakupake꜀( ꜆-ࡇ-)꜆📸Genshin (@Sakupake_OxO) March 2, 2026

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— Mitsuki Sankocho (@3kotyo) March 3, 2026

'Pokemon' is such a big title game, so why are the graphics so poor? → Realistic = not amazing, but various voices are gathering about the graphics of recent works - Togetter

'Manga Nippon Mukashi Banashi' Official Website Launches and Recruitment of Co-creation Partners Begins | Press Release from Ai Planning Center Co., Ltd.

Manga Japanese Folktales [Official Site]

Storekeeper Zundamon! [VOICEROID Theater] - Niconico Video

Chowayo! (Despair) - Niconico Video

The phrase that plays when Suneo talks arrogantly - Niconico

[Report]
We were able to successfully contact Yasuda Tetsuo, one of the illustrators of 'Aretha,' thanks to your help!
I was about to give up on finding a connection after no clues, so I was honestly surprised that it actually came together in just a few days. … pic.twitter.com/BVoqBmnJ6W
— Yanoman Co., Ltd. (@puzzle_yanoman) March 4, 2026

4-panel comic 'There was an ordering error' pic.twitter.com/voRbOJ0c1Y
— Zunda Croquette (@zundacroquette) March 3, 2026

'Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2026' is now accepting new teams

We are pleased to announce that CAG OSAKA, a team participating in the Street Fighter League: Pro-JP, has requested to withdraw from participation in the 2026 season and beyond. … pic.twitter.com/9RPDJFbJzR
— CAPCOM eSports (@CAPCOM_eSports) March 4, 2026

[Notice of withdrawal from SFL 2026 season and suspension of fighting game division activities]

Thank you very much for your continued support of CAG OSAKA.

Our team is participating in the 'Street Fighter League: Pro-JP...'
— CAG OSAKA (@CYCLOPS_OSAKA) March 4, 2026

[ #COMITIA155 We are accepting feedback (Push & Review) on the works presented until March 6th!]

●Submission form https://t.co/aUK6bPij8C
*We welcome your comments in the form of illustrations as well as written comments!

Some of the comments received will be featured in the next catalog, 'Tears Magazine 156' (approximately 120-130 characters). … pic.twitter.com/M1Oyu7T3k4
— COMITIA Executive Committee (@COMITIAofficial) March 3, 2026

When writing a manga original, is it okay to ask your editor, 'Does the illustrator have a criminal record?' A novelist's question sparks debate over whether it's an invasion of privacy or whether compensation should be agreed upon - Togetter

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)

Starting today, a collection of Kihachiro Kawamoto's works has been released on YouTube. The 4K restored Blu-ray is still available for purchase, so if you'd like to own one after watching the stream, please consider it. https://t.co/rJrL7S4m7Q pic.twitter.com/v2TZtW0UT5
— Kihachiro Kawamoto/Kawamoto Production Official (@chirok_kawamoto) March 1, 2026

Kawamoto Kihachiro Works Collection - YouTube

[Notice] Tomohiro Ishii will be absent from the NEW JAPAN CUP 2026 due to a neck injury. Satoshi Kojima will take his place.

New Japan: Tomohiro Ishii withdraws from 'NEW JAPAN CUP' due to neck injury. Satoshi Kojima replaces him | Tokyo Sports WEB

Tetsuya Naito calmly responds to criticism from Noah: 'If you're going to beat him, isn't now the time?' | Tokyo Sports WEB

Speed skater Miho Takagi announces retirement, winning 10 medals, the most for a Japanese woman

A Career of Thought: Miho Takagi, the 'Seeker of the Way,' Calls an End to Her Competitive Life - Women's Speed Skating | Jiji Press News

'The end of an era...' Miho Takagi's sudden retirement announcement sparks online buzz, with some even requesting that 'Prime Minister Takaichi should receive the People's Honor Award' - Sports Hochi

Released on Friday, May 8th 'Dangerous Animals: The Sea of Despair' Special Trailer - YouTube

'From the Perspective of an Omniscient Reader' Making-of Video - YouTube

Obituary: Notice of Reiko Katsura's passing

Reiko Katsura, voice actress for Ikura-chan in Sazae-san, passes away at age 89 | FNN Prime Online

Rakuten Baseball player Hideto Asamura and three other players, including a coach, to be referred to prosecutors for alleged online casino gambling | NHK News | Incidents and Accidents, Professional Baseball, Baseball

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
[Fair Information] 'Tomato Salsa Large Hamburger' Available from Thursday, March 12th! | News | Big Boy Official

[Zetteria] Introducing fragrant and richly flavored matcha sweets! Zetteria 'Matcha Fair' to be held! | Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. Press Release

Hao Hao Tom Chua Cay / Hao Hao Tom Chua Kai New Release March 16, 2026 | Acecook Co., Ltd.