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New York Comic Con apologizes for ‘repeated disturbance’ during panel; actor slams fan for ‘disrespecting’ his castmates; Street Fighter Movie opens at #1, and Japan Actors Union develops guidelines for generative AI use! Also, a talent agency announced dissolution due to the owner’s mental health; new Love Live! anime release date was announced, and an anime studio posted a job listing that encourages generative AI. Meanwhile in Japan… A man was arrested for running a pet shop with a live crocodile among the animals; another man was arrested for being broke and overstaying his visa; a new beer made from udon noodles celebrates Mizusawa food culture; and taxi drivers were granted the right to kick out passengers!
#741: It’s the Same Effect, But a Different Taste…
October 14th, 2026 
DJ Ranma S Female-led heavy metal band Lovebites suspends live performances for 2027; Eminem drops a Naruto villain Madara-inspired collaboration; includes Madara’s English VA and five manga titles announced for a Marvel and Kadokawa partnership! Also, TOYOTA demos an Initial D drifting video complete with a cup-of-water spill test, Idol unit i☆Ris announces ending, and Naruto announces a new continuation manga and crossover anime series! Meanwhile in Japan, Nissin announces its first-ever cup noodle point program; 1 million yen porcelain Sonic The Hedgehog figures are the latest lottery draw!
#740: Podcasting is a Weeb’s Modesty.
October 7th, 2026 DJ Ranma S An update on Tapas shutdown, an AI lawsuit dismissed after a video removal, and Universal Studios Japan (USJ) offers the 1st Sailor Moon theme park ride! Also, Pokémon is releasing an official solid gold collectible for the 30th anniversary, Young Magazine USA special gets its 2nd issue, and Cells at Work gets a dental spinoff manga! Meanwhile in Japan… New permanent residency guideline for foreigners is to earn more than the average Japanese person, Toys”R”Us to leave Japan, and how to claim your free Shinkansen ticket in Japan!
#739: Things Just Dragged On, Ya Know?
September 30th, 2026 DJ Ranma S J-Pop artist Mai Kuraki breaks her Guinness World Records with another Detective Conan theme song! One US Gundam store opening canceled, and LEGO teases Dragon Ball collaboration! Also, the 6th live-action Midnight Diner series reveals returning cast and debut date, Kakao Entertainment to shut down webtoon platform Tapas, and four of Goku’s voice actors team up for one major Kamehameha! Meanwhile in Japan, robbers steal a drunk man’s shoes and 1 million yen in cash, and used books are being bought by the truckload; and no buyer has been identified…
ConnectiCon 2026: More than a Two-Hour Schlep
September 28th, 2026 DJ Ranma S So, I can tell you that it has been 18 years since my last ConnectiCon. When I was there before, I was a vendor slinging t-shirts, and Robert Picardo from Star Trek: Voyager walked past me, and I was legit starstruck. I don’t remember if I had gotten any photos, but the free time I did get after working my shift, I enjoyed it for what it was.
Then I heard about the issues with the con from people over the years. I was hesitant.
But I went back… For autographs, and goddammit, it was worth it.
