Hikikomori: The harsh reality of adult otakus
Who Will Support Them? The Harsh Reality of 60-Year-Old Hikikomori in Japan Over 40% of hikikomori in Japan are over…
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Mido Otaku organizes virtual demonstration in favor of war
The internet mocks an otaku who calls for a “pro-war demonstration” Sakamori Ryuto, an amateur military commentator, organized an exclusively…
Japan to require filters for social networks
Not even otakus are spared: Japan targets social media addiction The Japanese government plans to require social networks to activate…
Japanese Minister only loves 2D
Japanese minister admits she only loves 2D and sparks fury online The minister sparked intense controversy after publicly admitting she…
Fans trapped at Tokyo Skytree at Madoka Magica event
Anime The Curse of Madoka: 20 Fans Trapped for Hours at Tokyo Skytree A malfunction at Tokyo Skytree left 20…
Johnny Somali sentenced to 3 years in prison and forced labor
The streamer who mocked Japan receives 3 years in prison in South Korea The controversial streamer Johnny Somali, known for…
Nintendo of Americas Shocking Proposal: Giving Pikachu Large Feminine Breasts, Confirms Japanese Media
A recently viral reddit post claimed that during Pokémon’s localization for overseas markets, Nintendo of America proposed a Pikachu design…
Sasuke Doomed Otaku: A Dark Comedy VN Where a Broke Hikikomori Girl Accidentally Embezzles $5,000 in Weeb Merch and Must Escape Ruin
South Korean indie development team KiwiSaurus is currently crafting Doomed Otaku, a humorous thriller-themed visual novel that incorporates adventure gameplay,…
CODA Sounds Alarm: Using Anime and Manga to Train AI is a Creator Rights Crisis, Tech Giants Urged to Halt
The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), a leading Japanese trade and anti-piracy group focused on safeguarding intellectual properties from global…
Steams Elin Newsletter Arrives: Meet the Mom-Tastic Artwork from Adventurers!
Solo indie developer noa released Elin State of the Game – May 2026 via Elin’s Steam store page on May…