Headline news for July 14, 2026


© Enma Akiyama/Shueisha/Noa-senpai is My Friend. Production Committee

The popular manga ' Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. ' by Enma Akiyama , currently serialized in Weekly Young Jump, has been greenlit for a TV anime adaptation. The animation will be produced by feel. , with Shinobu Yanagi directing, Keiichiro Ochi handling series composition, and Yumiko Yamamoto designing the characters.



'Noa-senpai is My Friend' tells the story of how Rihito Otsuka, a junior colleague whose motto is to conserve energy in life, witnesses the hidden side of Noa Saotome, an art director at a game company who is a typical 'career woman,' and how their friendship begins as a result. On X, the anime's introduction has been released , as well as a congratulatory illustration from the original author, Enma Akiyama.



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

Apple has agreed to a settlement of approximately 2,700 yen for a problem where it was slowing down the performance of older iPhones - GIGAZINE

A fisherman who rescued a whale was killed by the whale shortly afterward - GIGAZINE

Twitter begins sharing ad revenue with Twitter Blue users, some receiving millions of yen - GIGAZINE

The 'Sanyo Gifu Clearing Project,' which involves demolishing the massive 'Solar Ark' structure built by Sanyo Electric and visible from the Shinkansen, is underway, so I took tons of photos to document it before it's torn down - GIGAZINE

Why did Sri Lanka's ambitious plan to convert all domestic agriculture to organic farming fail? - GIGAZINE

Power plant starts Bitcoin mining because 'it's more profitable than selling electricity' - GIGAZINE

Why can't humans eat most of the weeds and leaves growing by the roadside? - GIGAZINE

'Microsoft Teams is killing my Mac every day,' a heartbreaking plea - GIGAZINE

A trend of 'animal trail' style custom designs, which allow players to create paths with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older games, is currently popular among fans of 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)







Russian Soldier Thrown From Helicopter Gun Turret During Training Exercise in Viral Video - YouTube





◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
[Fusion Energy] Infiltrating the Nuclear Fusion Power Development Site: Prime Minister Takaichi's Pet Policy... Can Japan Lead the World? - YouTube


Gradual release of lecture slides improves grades: Tokyo University of Science scientifically proves | Education industry news 'ReseEd'

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Former Governor Heita Kawakatsu sends message regarding the Shinkansen: 'The Southern Alps Tunnel construction is a decision so horribly wrong it deserves death,' and 'JR Tokai must have the courage to admit its mistake' = Shizuoka Prefecture | TBS NEWS DIG

Renovation UK consultant found dead, murder investigation underway (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Former Diet Member Already Questioned by Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department: The Connection Between Reiwa Shinsengumi Leader Taro Yamamoto's Retirement and Allegations of Secretary's Salary | AERA DIGITAL

'A look inside the manufacturing site of the latest destroyer' and 'a transport ship costing over 10 billion yen per vessel'! The fate of the national project 'Doubling Domestic Production Plan' challenging China and South Korea [Gaia's Dawn] - YouTube


Trump warns Iran: 'If you try to assassinate me, I will completely destroy you.' (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

[Breaking News] Iran attacks UAE tanker, one crew member killed; concerns about worsening situation | TBS NEWS DIG - YouTube


President Trump: 'Resume naval blockade, 20% price to pay' - Iran reacts | NHK News | President Trump, Strait of Hormuz, United States

[Breaking News] Trump demands price for ensuring strait security | 47NEWS

'We will dismantle the ICC,' US Secretary of State Rubio insists, calling for cooperation from allies [Trump's return]: Asahi Shimbun

Moment of airstrike on runway: Saudi Arabia may have attacked Yemen's capital airport, reigniting conflict in retaliation against Houthi rebels - YouTube


UAE may build new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz [Morning Satellite] - YouTube


Aeroflot office in Tokyo suspected of being a base of operations for Russian spies... Reports indicate military officer, posing as a falsified individual, was purchasing high-tech equipment: Yomiuri Shimbun

Russian bomb falls near cafe, blast inside in Sumi, northeastern Ukraine - YouTube


Huge waves slam into windows as Typhoon Bavi hits China - YouTube


Typhoon No. 9 makes landfall in Zhejiang Province, China; over 2.2 million people evacuated; heavy rain causes road flooding; damage including rockfalls and fallen trees confirmed | TBS NEWS DIG - YouTube


Like a sea charred black... BBC reporter in a village burned by Spanish wildfires - YouTube


[Wild Boar] Four people injured in attack; men use a cart to confront the boar; entire incident captured on security camera in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture - YouTube





Two people died in fire in Dotonbori; suspected cause was 'cigarette littering'; suspect referred to prosecutors on suspicion of gross negligence causing fire [Osaka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Man arrested in Tokyo for allegedly planning indiscriminate killings; 53-year-old man says he wanted to die due to financial hardship caused by rising prices; booked a highway bus and had a knife in his backpack; 'I thought I could die either by being shot or sentenced to death'; Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture | FNN Prime Online

Kansai Electric Power Company's lawsuit seeking to halt operations at Ohi Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 is dismissed by court | NHK News | Court case, nuclear power plant, Kyoto Prefecture

Turkish man dies in custody; police say he complained of abdominal pain | 47NEWS

Skier referred to prosecutors on suspicion of triggering an avalanche while backcountry skiing, killing climbers [Nagano, Northern Alps, Mt. Kitahotaka] (Published July 13, 2026) | TV Shinshu NEWS NNN

Constitutional Democratic Party compiles its own amendment proposal regarding the proposed revision of the Imperial House Law, including the removal of the provision for 'adoption from former imperial families' (Published July 13, 2026) | NTV NEWS NNN

Large-scale flooding occurs in northern China due to the effects of Typhoon No. 9.

[Breaking News] Gondola temporarily suspended in mid-air at a high-rise apartment building in Nishi-Shinjuku; two workers rescued.

'The cash is in the room to the left after entering the living room'... Tokuryu's 'case broker' operates in the shadows, leaking information on targets: Yomiuri Shimbun

Hyogo Governor Saito: 'Instructions from the previous governor' regarding the inappropriate handling of 33.8 billion yen in prefectural bonds | Mainichi Shimbun

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
A hunter was invited to a friend's wedding, but the next day he received a cancellation notice → The reason was that the bride's family were strict vegans and gave him a very displeased look - Togetter

While acknowledging that slavery is inherently evil, the responses to the hypothetical question, 'If you were born in an era when slavery was commonplace, would you have bought a slave?' are quite interesting - Togetter







A massive number of diapers were forgotten at my son's daycare, and his 'Hadaichi' diapers were used continuously for about a month. Finally, the daycare returned the used diapers. However, they were all 'Nishimatsuya original' diapers → The daycare's response has sparked a flood of criticism - Togetter

A 53-year-old man who planned to commit a random killing in Tokyo has been arrested... How was it stopped at the planning stage? → A 'friend' of the death row inmate confesses to being contacted by someone who appears to be the perpetrator - Togetter

Hello. I'm a second-year employee working at one of the TOPIX Core30 companies in a department where I'm involved in [※ Department name removed]. I'm primarily responsible for on-site work while also providing guidance to lower-ranking employees (equivalent to first- to third-year employees).

Dangerous heat in Tokai and Shikoku regions; thorough heatstroke prevention measures urged | NHK News | Weather, Heatstroke

[Hasegawa was raising parasites in his liver] A cyst over 100mm was discovered during an ultrasound examination during a health checkup, and it was later diagnosed as hepatic echinococcosis... If it had been discovered later, he could have died - Togetter

I bought some cooling panty liners and they were so good that I bragged about them to my husband, but the next day I felt like we were using them up faster than usual... When I asked him if he was using them, he ran away blushing. 'Men get hot too.' - Togetter

Prices are so high that this is what happens just for a day trip... This country is finished. '69,000 yen without travel expenses? Prices are way too high... I can't travel anymore.' - Togetter

My sister-in-law saw three baby raccoons in a box trap in the cowshed and said, 'They're so small, it's so sad... Can we let them go?' → My mother-in-law and I replied, 'Absolutely not.' - Togetter

While driving to Hama Sushi, I was hit by a Lexus and held up for an hour and a half → It looks like the fault ratio will be 10:0, which is exciting. 'If it's 10:0, then all the more reason to consult a lawyer' - Togetter

'This is awful...' Ice cream sent by a friend arrived via refrigerated delivery, but when I opened it, it was melted... → Why did it melt even though it was in styrofoam? - Togetter

Norway doesn't just catch salmon from the sea; they farm them in giant fish farms at sea. 'However, doing the same thing in Japan would be difficult.' - Togetter

I noticed Burger King had a 'half-cut' option, so I checked it on a whim, and this is what happened: 'It's the best free option, so you should try it.' - Togetter

At a temple on a mountainside, an elderly hiker was smoking a cigarette in the temple grounds at 7 AM. Despite attempts to warn him about the time of day for entering the mountain and the importance of smoking, he didn't seem to understand... Then, suddenly, he threw away his lit cigarette and began climbing the mountain. - Togetter




From a landlord's perspective, the idea that tenants cooking for themselves shortens the lifespan of the property, and therefore prefers kitchens and bathrooms that 'look like they're suitable for cooking but aren't,' has sparked controversy. 'Is that why there are only single-burner stoves?' - Togetter

'My package was supposed to arrive but it hasn't.' While waiting, I received a call from the post office saying it was mistakenly sent to Kyoto instead of Kobe. 'It contains things I absolutely need tomorrow!'... It arrived safely the next day → Expect delays - Togetter

◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
I created a writing editor that can produce 'AI-generated text that doesn't sound like AI' | Natsu (Consumer/Designer/Researcher)

Making ISMS operations 'easy and fun' with GitHub and Claude [Part 1]

How we reduced SQL execution time by 99.75% using LATERAL - ANDPAD Tech Blog

Turning in mid-air. Breaking the 2-second barrier with a new running technique [No Rules JCJC Time Attack] - Nico Nico Douga



Jetpack Search 7.0: WooCommerce product search becomes even more convenient.

Atlas at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - YouTube


Spot at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners | Boston Dynamics - YouTube


See How Humanoid Robotics Can Accelerate Real-World Automation - YouTube


Meet the broccoli farmer running his farm with GPT-5.6. - YouTube


AI SLOP is not an 'AI problem.' What the OSS community lacks is a 'textbook on organizational management' [Professor Iio, Chuo University] - Levatech LAB

AI characteristics are more apparent in rhythm than vocabulary - Real-world measurements of Agent Skill, which writes natural Japanese, using 7 models x 406 samples.

Are you perhaps misinterpreting your own lack of ability as a major problem that the organization should solve? - Konifar's ZATSU

Observability Design in the AI Era: Balancing PII and AI Searchability for Automatic Repair (Practical Guide)

I was told that my internet connection would be 'fiber optic' and signed up for a fiber optic line, but when the installation started, it turned out to be VDSL wiring. → I was able to cancel after 8 days and didn't have to pay any installation fees. This is a 'property caution case' - Togetter

◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
'My skull was split open.' A popular anime voice actress who suddenly disappeared from the public eye reveals the full details of the horrific traffic accident she was hit by and trapped under a 4-ton truck | Bunshun Online

I picked up a manga thinking it would be good for my science-loving child, but after looking at the contents, I couldn't let them read it → Contrary to the cover, the original target audience wasn't elementary school students - Togetter

Goodbye Lala: The Little Mermaid is Reborn in Lake Biwa - Behind the Scenes of the Birth of a Groundbreaking Original Anime 'I didn't want to make an anime that could be consumed instantly' - Interview with Director Takashi Koide - MANTANWEB

Final exams and summer vacation plans - Nico Nico Douga












TV anime 'Wounds and Bandages'

[The wave of AI introduction into anime production] A savior for labor shortages? Or will it eliminate humans? From '30 minutes per frame' to '200 frames in 10-20 minutes': An animator with 46 years of experience says, 'Even if my job disappears, I have to accept it all.' - YouTube


[Ending Video] TV Anime 'World Is Dancing' | hockrockb 'Nameless Flower' - YouTube


TV anime 'Tetsunabe no Jan!' non-credit opening video - YouTube


TV Anime 'My Stepmother and Stepsister Who Don't Bully Me' Non-Credit Opening Movie | Lia 'A Longing for Shelter in the Rain' - YouTube


TV Anime 'Forbidden City Cat Room ~Forbidden City Cat Security Room~' Teaser PV | Broadcast and Streaming Begins October 2026 - YouTube


TV Anime 'The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really Love You' Season 3 Promotional CM | Season 3 Now Airing! - YouTube


'Persona3' 20th Anniversary Remix - YouTube


[Tetsuryo!] TV Anime 'Tetsuryo! meet with Tetsudo Musume' PV 2nd Trailer - YouTube


TV Anime 'Ten Years After I Said 'Leave This to Me and Go On Ahead,' I'd Become a Legend.' Non-Credit Ending Theme | 'To Ordinary Everyday Life and Lucky Days' (Title Undisclosed) - YouTube





Suikoden: Star Leap Character Introduction: The Village Chief's Child 'Protagonist' - YouTube


Suikoden: Star Leap Character Introduction: Jade, the Mansion Servant - YouTube


Cities: Skylines Remastered Japan Special Edition Promotional Trailer - YouTube





Jump magazines sell out everywhere, readers express anger and dismay; unable to buy the commemorative issue featuring the final chapter of 'Ao no Hako'...the reason being that the included bonus item is a target for scalpers | ORICON NEWS

'Ganbare Goemon: Karakuri Douchuu' My own strategy notes for streaming - Absolute SIMPLE-ism




A female manga artist has a heartfelt plea: 'There are several male readers who are trying to get my private contact information and address, and sending anonymous letters to my editorial department, which is terrifying.' - Togetter

Jump magazines with One Piece cards as a bonus were bought up by scalpers, but do cards with over a million copies in existence really have any rarity value? Wouldn't there be no profit in selling them? - Togetter




The nightmare of an IP guy who says, 'Publishers can survive without printing books' - montage / monologue




◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
Official trailer for the movie 'DIGGER' | Nationwide release on October 9, 2026 (Friday) - YouTube


Insane Race Through Italian Streets - YouTube


[Kurenai/X Japan] It's Kurenai! [Kurenai] #XJapan #Cover #DrumCover #PerformanceCover #Piano #Drums #Gachapin #Mukku - YouTube


TMRevolution - HOT LIMIT / THE FIRST TAKE - YouTube


◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
[Starting July 22nd (Wed)] Announcement of the release of 'Chicken Neck and Thigh Meat Stir-fry with Yuzu Pepper - A Taste Comparison of Flavor and Texture' | News | Yayoi-ken

Two types of chilled cup noodles (to be released on July 20) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group

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