#691: We Can Definitely Hear Our Youth.

The Battle Royale film comes to US theaters for its 25th anniversary, the Azumanga Daioh collection is released on Blu-ray, and a fight breaks out at the ⁠Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba⁠ movie after a man pees on a row of seats in front of him! Also, KPop Demon Hunters becomes 1st ⁠Netflix⁠ title to surpass 300 million views, the CLAMP x ⁠GODIVA⁠ lineup is revealed, and ⁠Creepy Nuts R-指定 & DJ松永⁠ announces an appearance at ⁠Coachella⁠! Meanwhile in Japan… An employee was suspended and demoted for verbal abuse, blaming being Osakan, and a man was arrested for stealing 50 fire hose nozzles?!

#690: Don’t Make Me Wild Like You.

Love Live! Tribute album confirms collaboration songs with Umamusume, KyoAni’s newest project to be announced in October, and a New Texas law is already causing issues for anime fans. Also, Sailor Moon lands an unconventional record in the US, Attack on Titan manga gets an anniversary project, and WEBTOON’s comment policy is revised after a backlash. Meanwhile in Japan… a mountain climber throws back out at the summit, bonsai tree flavored gin, and the fact that this is a common occurrence is the real issue with forgotten bathroom guns?!

#689: This Is The Business We’re Here For.

Japanese companies holding orders until alternative shipping can be found, or final appeals for “illegal” tariff orders, VTuber Ironmouse makes ⁠Rolling Stone⁠‘s top 25 most influential creators list, and KPop Demon Hunters is ⁠Netflix⁠‘s most-watched movie globally, ever! Also, a cosplayer accused of threatening to plant a bomb at ⁠San Japan⁠, Nintendo museum opens concept art exhibit, and BanG Dream spin-off in the works! Meanwhile in Japan, arrests are made after a Hostess has a date beaten and stabbed, parents seek reimbursement after a 10-year-old spends 4.6 million yen on ⁠TikTok⁠ and more, and a foreign tourist steals offerings and chugs booze in a Japanese cemetery, sparking a police investigation!

#688: So Two Weeks Ago Was Otakon.

We’re talking ⁠Otakon⁠! Join ⁠DJ Ranma S⁠ and co-host ⁠BerryMelon⁠ as she discusses her Otakon weekend in depth! Also, we bring back the Open Forum Topic, “Should convention raves be age restricted?” We also discuss Hitomi, the ‘legendary’ maid, guardian angel of Akihabara, and ⁠Rumiko Takahashi⁠ celebrates ⁠Doraemon⁠‘s anniversary with crossover art! Meanwhile in Japan… Kyoto’s pinkest, cutest new restaurant is the start of a new life for retired train cars, and a household cleaner makes a survival horror game for Steam?!

Zenkaikon 2025 Part 2: Isekai Delivery Service

Zenkaikon is a multi-genre convention specializing in geeky themes such as anime, gaming, and sci-fi. Anime took the center stage at this Pennsylvania convention, though indie animation is going quite strong, too! Along with the usual Masquerade, the Idol Showcase returned again for the 2025 convention. An isekai theme was prominently shown around the con floor with plenty of photo ops to choose from! 

Thursday of Zenkaikon is a ‘preview’ of sorts for the weekend to come. Attendees may call this Day Zero, as folks typically get settled into the hotel and discuss plans for the adventures ahead! 

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