Apr 03, 2026 19:05:00

Headline news for April 3, 2026

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the broadcast of 'Kamen Rider Kabuto,' a new project will be screened for a limited time as a V-Cinema sequel, ' Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th: The One Who Inherits the Heavens, ' starting November 6th, 2026 (Friday), and a special trailer has been released.

[Limited-time theatrical release from November 6, 2026] V-Cinema Next 'Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th: The Successor to Heaven' Teaser Trailer - YouTube

┌──── KAMEN RIDER ────┐

V-Cinema Next Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th
Those who inherit the heavens

└──── 55th GOGO!! ────┘

Limited theatrical release on November 6, 2026 (Friday) #KamenRider55thAnniversary #KamenRiderDay # Kabuto20thAnniversary pic.twitter.com/uf6em9Yk1a
— Kamen Rider Official (@HKR20_official) April 3, 2026

Comment videos have also been released featuring Yuki Sato, who played Arata Kagami/Kamen Rider Gatack, a member of the secret organization ZECT that fights Worms and who became a police officer in the series finale; Hidenori Tokuyama, who played Sou Yaguruma/Kamen Rider Zabi, the first captain of ZECT's elite unit, Shadow; and Kazuki Kato, who played Daisuke Kazama/Kamen Rider Drake, who now works as a makeup artist.

V-Cinema Next 'Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th: The One Who Inherits the Heavens' Cast Comment Video - YouTube

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Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.

OpenAI releases 'PaperBench,' a benchmark that evaluates AI's ability to understand and reproduce research papers: Which has superior research and development capabilities, humans or AI? - GIGAZINE

Digital art using PCs, 'Demoscene,' is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Sweden - GIGAZINE

Study using Fitbit reveals that regular exercise leads to better sleep - GIGAZINE

Man commits suicide after being told by conversational AI to sacrifice himself to stop climate change; raw conversation he had with the AI before his death also reported - GIGAZINE

Minerals displayed in a museum for 140 years were actually dinosaur eggs, it turns out - GIGAZINE

How people who can't drink milk can efficiently get the nine nutrients it contains - GIGAZINE

Scientists point out that the large crack in Kenya is a sign that the African continent is splitting in two - GIGAZINE

Experiment involving attaching a penis to a train seat - GIGAZINE

A subcritical mass of plutonium, known as the 'Demon Core' - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)

A cat being scolded by its owner . pic.twitter.com/gfy5Di8kmm
— Tanaka (@azplanetaz) April 1, 2026

To the deer 🦌
You cannot board the bus even if you wait at the bus stop.
Sorry about that 🥹 #BewareOfEzoDeer pic.twitter.com/YU8BJZJ7ch
— Nemuro Kotsu (Latest Information) (@n_k_saishin) April 2, 2026

The ω keeps shaking pic.twitter.com/eolQnJrHzl
— Makomanai Riding Club (Sapporo) (@MJK20160808) April 2, 2026

At the recent shoot, there was a moment when everyone suddenly turned into little bratty girls, and it was awesome. pic.twitter.com/7EIQtfXWwj
— BeroBero (@AR8uFPvmospjiCk) April 2, 2026

Don't expect well-defined natural language ← I like this https://t.co/1T9degfNBB
— log19 (@log19_mus19) April 3, 2026

◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
NASA successfully launches spacecraft for first manned lunar mission in 50 years (9 photos) - International News: AFPBB News

Artemis program launch successful, humanity returns to the moon for the first time in nearly half a century | NHK News | Space, Science, America

The distance between the Earth and the Moon in the illustrations I've seen in the news about Artemis II is hard to understand, so I drew a picture before to show the actual distance (an amazing journey). pic.twitter.com/vEHEoXySKs
— Kuu Tanaka (@tanaka_kuu) April 3, 2026

Six faculty members disciplined for research misconduct; deemed to be similar to a 'salami paper' at Bukkyo University | Mainichi Shimbun

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Why did the hunter refute the Asahi Shimbun reporter's question? 'If you really think it's cute, then come and pet the head of the brown bear in the box trap.' | Daily Shincho

France 'is not participating' in military operations against Iran, Macron (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News

China calls for immediate ceasefire following Trump's speech in which he called for a large-scale attack on Iran. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

Indonesia condemns Israel for 'serious violation of international human rights law' regarding Palestinian death penalty bill (3 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Prime Minister Takaichi's 'Go to Hell with Separate Surnames': Deciphering the 'Former Surname Only' Manifestation That Will Inevitably Cause Confusion | Mainichi Shimbun

Trump to declare 'goals achieved' regarding the Iran war in address to the nation | Reuters

[Breaking News] Trump may have singled out Japan for ensuring the safety of the Strait | 47NEWS

Trump criticizes Japan by name for failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz, also expresses dissatisfaction with China and South Korea - Sankei News

What will be the impact of President Trump's speech on the Nikkei Stock Average, crude oil prices, and the Japanese economy? | NHK News | Iran situation, the United States, President Trump

Nago Fisheries Cooperative requests city to 'deny permission' for protest boats to use fishing port; city does not comment on whether a 'notification' has been filed. Henoko https://t.co/gGVMgNUuZf

'A terrible accident has occurred in which young lives have been lost. I don't get involved in the protests, but protest activities at sea are dangerous, so I really want them to stop. Fishermen are also being inconvenienced.'
— Okinawa Yaeyama Daily News (@YaeyamaNippou) April 3, 2026

[Exclusive] 'Heiwa Maru' crew members obstructed dump trucks transporting soil to Henoko after accident; Japan Coast Guard searches captain's home - Sankei News

Governor Masazumi Gotoda accepts withdrawal of Nankai Ferry | Politics and Administration | Tokushima News | Tokushima Shimbun Digital

Military journalist Shunji Taoka dies; former editorial board member of Asahi Shimbun, also appeared on television: Asahi Shimbun

A proposal to reduce the number of prefectural assembly members by 50 has emerged within the Osaka Restoration Association; if implemented, it would reduce the number to 29 | Mainichi Shimbun

Henoko offshore capsizing accident: Tobu Top Tours has been arranging school trips to Doshisha International High School 'since the 1990s' - Sankei News

'Democracy is unnecessary in our country, forget about it,' said the interim president of Burkina Faso. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

New satellite images confirm the destruction of a US E-3 Sentry air traffic control aircraft; the aircraft was severely damaged and its radar dome fell off - CNN.co.jp

Macron dismisses Trump's marital relationship as 'not worth discussing' (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News

'They haven't even started destroying what's left in Iran,' Trump warns of further attacks on bridges and power plants. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
The revised Road Traffic Act came into effect in April, and I was immediately caught for overtaking a bicycle while driving... This time I wasn't given a ticket, just a warning - Togetter

The reality of school lunches that the media doesn't report - Everything you've ever Dreamed

Let me explain yesterday's article a little. Serving tea to guests is surprisingly hard work. On average, there are 4 to 6 people, and often more than 10, and this happens several times a day. You have to prepare the tea, put it in the teacups, place it on the tea tray, and serve it carefully and with a smile to each person. You have to repeat this back and forth for each person. This isn't a matter of time, but rather... ↓ pic.twitter.com/dPW0RipEgD
— Tetsuji Matsumoto (Mayor of Urasoe) (@tetsuji_matsu) April 2, 2026

I previously mentioned the riverbank protection structures. Since the water level had risen slightly after the rain, I took some photos. You can see four impermeable concrete riverbank protection structures positioned at the bend in the river. … pic.twitter.com/k6maT4BaKE
— Ito @ Person who conveys the fun of erosion control (@sabo_freak) April 2, 2026

The uphill training track is congested because of a raccoon dog? lol

Heartwarming pic.twitter.com/hUXX8Gps9k
— Yamaguchi Stable (@yamaguchistable) April 3, 2026

The narrowness of the starting gate's 'boat' (where the jockey places their feet) is scary, horse 🐴 pic.twitter.com/FMLItPQFhj
— Maverick Inc. (@Maverick_010708) April 2, 2026

Sapporo Beer Launches 'Master of YEBISU' Certification Program to Maximize the Value Proposition of Yebisu | News Release | Sapporo Beer

In a lawsuit filed by a man after his wife cheated on him, the mediator told him, 'Your child says, 'I don't want to see the father who made Mommy cry'...' and added, 'If you hadn't filed the lawsuit, your wife wouldn't have cried.' - Togetter

A person who apparently missed the last train because of a police stop and questioning was furious with the officers, demanding, 'Tell me your real name and date of birth!' and 'Tell me your first name too!', and it turned into a full-blown counter-stop and questioning session. - Togetter

The seaweed rice served at school lunches was incredibly delicious, but the seaweed rice made with store-bought seaweed rice mix is not tasty at all... What's in the seaweed rice served at school lunches?? - Togetter

After attending Waseda University's entrance ceremony, one student discovered their name wasn't on the list at orientation the next day, leading to the devastating realization that they hadn't actually been admitted. 'This could easily happen, it's scary,' said one Togetter user.

'37% of men in their 50s have no friends.' What's a more realistic approach than making friends in middle age, where the hurdles are high? #ExpertTopic (Kazuhisa Arakawa) - Expert - Yahoo! News

A method for preparing fatty meats like braised pork belly to make them less greasy has sparked a 'Wow, I never thought of that!' reaction, with some people even using the removed fat in other dishes - Togetter

Since when have bicycles been allowed to ride on the road!? Two points to keep in mind to avoid getting a traffic ticket [Bocchi the Road! Part 7] [What do you do in your free time?] - INTERNET Watch

'If it only has a short time left to live, I want to let it spend its last days happily.' A weak cat came begging for a place to live, and after being pampered, it made a remarkable recovery and is now like this - Togetter

◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
When I opened the front door, an elderly man was standing there silently, so I asked 'What is it?' and he spoke to me in a haughty manner, saying something I couldn't understand at all... It turned out to be a misdelivery by Uber Eats - Togetter

Don't hand over the entire specification to Claude Code — the crucial difference between this and 'communicating requirements.'

Greetings from the Editorial Department on the Launch of 'AI Watch' - AI Watch

The complete record of being charged 460,000 yen after withdrawing 600 pesos (approximately 5,000 yen) with a Wise card [Full email transcript and evidence revealed] | tabitabiwago

◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
Nintendo's 'Character Summoning' Patent: US Patent Office Rejects All 26 Clauses - Unprecedented Order for Re-examination | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Game Information Site

All the voices in Minstrel Song are for the Prince - Nico Nico Douga

Made in Abyss Season 3 Opening Theme - Nico Nico Douga

[Yuiyo Kanon Birthday Celebration 2026] Junior narrates a puzzle where her doppelganger escapes from a mirror [AIVOICE Theater] - Nico Nico Douga

The fake game project featuring the clone girl... might actually come true! [AIVOICE Theater] - Nico Nico Douga

I've kept it a secret until now...
If the anime flops, I'll go bankrupt. https://t.co/P1lNpgSOht
— Kappy @Left-handed Ellen (@nora_ito) April 2, 2026

Black gyaru Shinobippi https://t.co/2Twnb3Wf4S pic.twitter.com/XtqkP0bLF2
— Poodle Dog (@harenchinschool) April 3, 2026

[Important Announcement]

The 'Onsen Musume' project at Toi Gold Mine has come to an end.

Also, we are currently planning a birthday event.
Please see the attached image for details.
Thank you for your continued support until the very end. #OnsenMusume #DoiMayu pic.twitter.com/FKOf8bDn0z
— [Official] Toi Gold Mine (@toi_gold_mine) April 2, 2026

Fierce bull pic.twitter.com/jV03Im3qcl
— Degas enthusiast (@sankoh_test) April 2, 2026

The cover image seems to have been out for a while now, but SPY×FAMILY Volume 17 will be released tomorrow, April 3rd.

Those who haven't read the main story might be wondering, 'Why is this guy on the cover?', but I hope you'll forgive me.

I tilted the logo to match the angle of the lightning. … pic.twitter.com/VoqWEUp0Md
— Tatsuya Endo (@_tatsuyaendo_) April 2, 2026

Chrono Genesis #UmaMusume #umamusume https://t.co/8zBWP8TgDH pic.twitter.com/o0MfWXm2N6
— JAZZ JACK (@JAZZ_JACK_) April 2, 2026

It's not that there are no gambling scenes, but Shimajima's line in 'Taiyo' seems to say it all.

In terms of thoroughly distilling the romance of horse racing, it might be similar to Singles, etc. https://t.co/I9gCCCvfOV pic.twitter.com/1HmlYgAW8G
— Okaki Gallagher Ryutaro (@9758xRy) April 2, 2026

They say theres a beautiful foreign umamusume that can be seen in Morioh pic.twitter.com/X6ZtXKgBsk
— REvan//Comms Closed (@REvannMan) April 3, 2026

What do you think of Nahida? pic.twitter.com/9VGNVcGjj4
— Delicious Bamboo Tea* (@oishiisasa) April 1, 2026

Mafty's way of doing things isn't right. pic.twitter.com/UHIQPL2dZl
— Kodo Hoshino (@G_MASAMICHI) April 2, 2026

It looks like Kitakami and the others are getting their Kai-3 upgrades! pic.twitter.com/pBGjmIElpi
— Tsubotaro (Kappa (@mqube015) April 2, 2026

'Oguri-san has discovered the secrets of the world.'

Whether you believe it or not is up to you. pic.twitter.com/UHgY5P3PD4
— Fake Pacman (@nisepaku) April 3, 2026

pic.twitter.com/hOUJKk9Zwp
— Kin-san @🦋lovegenerator.bsky. (@lovegenerator) April 2, 2026

Tama and Makibao's Encounter #UmaMusume
I'd love to see how the two of them met . pic.twitter.com/p3yBTtioFm
— Yukimashiro (@mashiro16462504) April 2, 2026

The Tohoku region was divided into three parts and was in utter chaos. pic.twitter.com/JvZQRr55mY
— Tohoku Kiriko (@KiritAnkAwaE8ta) April 3, 2026

The banished cheat-granting magician enjoys a carefree second life. ~I can grant 'enhancement points' not just to weapons, but to everything, and I can cancel the effects whenever I want, but are the people left behind okay?~ - Business Mochi/Rokushima Asa/kisui / Chapter 84 | Monthly Magazine Base

Naoya contemplating strength pic.twitter.com/R0yuNQgUH7
— Yunta (@YSabu415) April 2, 2026

We see a lot of interviews about successful projects, but I wish there were more interviews about projects that didn't work out despite the effort put in.
— Takayuki Nagatani (Nagatcho) (@Infinitedayo) April 3, 2026

Making of Marriage Toxin Vol. 5: Sound - YouTube

[HYKE: Northern Light(s)] Apple Arcade Release Commemorative Video - YouTube

Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway TV Commercial - Action Version [Released April 10th (Fri)] - YouTube

Anime 'Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE' 3rd season non-credit opening video / 'Skins' ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION - YouTube

Anime 'Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE' 3rd season non-credit ending video / 'ROCKET' BURNOUT SYNDROMES - YouTube

'Nihon Sangoku' 2nd Trailer (13-second cutdown) | OP Theme 'Hidane' by Kitani Tatsuya - YouTube

'Nihon Sangoku' 2nd Trailer (26-second cutdown) | Opening Theme 'Hidane' by Kitani Tatsuya - YouTube

[Awashima Hyakkei] Non-credit opening | HanaHope 'blue hour' [Broadcast begins April 9th (Thu) at 25:45 on Fuji TV and other channels] - YouTube

TV Anime 'Canaan-sama is Just Easy to Manipulate' Promotional Commercial [Broadcast Starts April 4th, 2026 (Sat)] - YouTube

The Elder Scrolls Online - Season 0 - YouTube

'SHINOBI: Revenge of the Slash' 'SEGA Villains Stage' Gameplay Trailer - YouTube

[Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition] Nintendo Switch™ 2 Version Announcement Trailer - YouTube

Street Fighter 6 Ingrid Teaser Trailer - YouTube

Darwin's Paradox! | Official Launch Trailer (CERO) | KONAMI - YouTube

Announcement Regarding Changes to the Management Structure of 'Holostars' | Cover Corporation

In summary, the following will be discontinued: company-wide events, AGF, live performances, Oshafes, Star Collection and other company-led projects, studio use (including simple 3D), sales of birthday and anniversary goods, new merchandise, voice sales, and original song releases.

I'm so sorry everyone https://t.co/tl6kalh54m
— Kageyama Shien @ Holostars 3rd Generation (@kageyamashien) April 3, 2026

'Go for it, Nakamura-kun!!' - taigaai

◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
[75th Osho Title Match, Game 6] Uncut Post-Game Analysis with Ceiling Camera Footage! - YouTube

[75th Osho Title Match, Game 7] Uncut Post-Game Analysis with Ceiling Camera Footage! - YouTube

Yuki Uchida announced her marriage to Takashi Kashiwabara on her official website, stating, 'The time we have spent together has taken the form of a family.'

Yuki Uchida's remarriage to former actor Takashi Kashiwabara... Their relationship is 'not boyfriend/girlfriend, but family.' They co-starred in the drama 'Big Wing' and commercials - Sports Hochi

My older brother got married.
I now have a beautiful older sister.
— Shuji Kashiwabara (@s_kashiwabara) April 2, 2026

They do that kind of thing on every show.
I don't intend to do that, but I'm being dragged into it against my will, and it's being portrayed as if I'm the one doing the teasing. He's the one refusing to have a normal conversation.
And the show has also concluded that I'm the one making fun of him, but that's not true, he's the one doing it . https://t.co/l06XSiJIkw
— Hiroyuki Ariyoshi (@ariyoshihiroiki) April 2, 2026

Former JRA trainer Sakae Kunieda, who boasts over 1100 wins, has made a surprising career change to 'continue his career': 'I'm looking forward to it.' He will remain in the horse racing industry as a so-called 'helper'! /Umaya/Daily Sports Online

'No frivolous jokes allowed,' 'I'm looking forward to it': Former trainer Sakae Kunieda speaks about his thoughts on his unusual transition to a helper replacement - Horse Racing: Nikkan Sports

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Showa era with nostalgic packaging. A 'Showa Retro' Baby Star snack for adult Baby Star fans | Press release from Oyatsu Company, Ltd.

The Legend of Zelda (Huzzle) | HANAYAMA ONLINE STORE

(PDF file) Grilled with our special sauce, applied three times! Sukiya will be selling 'Unagyu' and 'Unadon' again this year.