Welcome to another exciting video! Today we bring you the latest news from the anime world that is making a lot of buzz. We start with the official announcement: the spin-off manga 'Uma Musume Cinderella Gray' will have its own anime adaptation! Find out all the details about this long-awaited project.
Also, in a recent interview, Crunchyroll CEO Rahul Purini revealed that the platform is exploring the potential of live-action adaptations. Could we soon see our favorite anime series in real format?
Finally, we tell you about the controversy that has arisen in Japan, where a comment posted by an erotic artist on the DLsite platform has gone viral, generating intense discussions on social networks.
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Also, in a recent interview, Crunchyroll CEO Rahul Purini revealed that the platform is exploring the potential of live-action adaptations. Could we soon see our favorite anime series in real format?
Finally, we tell you about the controversy that has arisen in Japan, where a comment posted by an erotic artist on the DLsite platform has gone viral, generating intense discussions on social networks.
If you want to keep up to date with all the news from the world of anime, manga, and more, subscribe to the channel and activate the little bell!
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00:00Press release reported that the spin-off Manga Uma Musume Cinderella Gray will have an anime
00:05adaptation that will premiere in 2025 in Japan, confirming an earlier leak. The release listed
00:10that Cygames Pictures Studios will handle the production, but no further details were revealed.
00:15In recent days, anticipation for the promised amazing project of Jujutsu Kaisen had reached
00:20its peak, fueled by the hype generated by publisher Shueisha and weekly Shonen Jump magazine. However,
00:26thanks to leaks from the upcoming issue of the magazine, it has been revealed that the long
00:30awaited announcement turned out to be a series of projects that are far from what had been promoted.
00:35Among the announcements revealed is the free, digital availability of the first 245 chapters
00:40of the manga in Japan, a gesture that, while an interesting detail for fans, does not justify
00:46the term amazing. Another of the projects is a countdown video that many assume is related to
00:51the manga's soon ending, which has been received with apathy rather than enthusiasm, in addition
00:56series of wallpapers to be released on the franchise's social networks have been announced,
01:01as well as the revelation of the cover of volume 27 of the manga, elements that,
01:06although appreciated, fail to impress the followers of the work. A press release from
01:10the Shueisha Publishing House announced that the adult manga Until You Bear My Child,
01:14The Substitute Bride, and The Beast Soldier will have an anime adaptation that will premiere on
01:19October 6 with the title Teisho-era Contract Marriage, The Substitute Bride, and A Soldier's
01:24Fierce Love. According to the information, it is an anime-festa project, which indicates that it
01:29will be a short animation, approximately five minutes per installment, and a total of eight
01:34episodes. In addition, it will be available in a censored version for television and an explicit
01:39version for streaming platforms. August 16 marked an important milestone for fans of visual novels,
01:45as Katawa Shoujo, an acclaimed free-to-play title developed by passionate volunteers on 4chan's
01:50anime board, finally debuted on Steam and its platforms. Just days after its release,
01:56the game has amassed nearly 900 reviews on Steam, with an impressive 98% of them being positive.
02:02This success underscores the lasting impact the visual novel has had on the gaming community
02:06since its original development over a decade ago. A press release informed that the Mondo
02:11One Dance will have an anime adaptation that will premiere sometime in 2025 in Japan. The
02:16release did not list full production details, but did reveal that the animation will be done
02:21by Madhouse Studios in collaboration with Cyclone Graphics Inc. In addition, dancer,
02:26choreographer, and singer Rihanna, who has performed with renowned groups such as Exile
02:31and K.A.T.T.U.N., as well as South Korean bands BTS, EXO, and Red Velvet, will be in charge of
02:37the musical and dance production of this project. During a recent press conference in Paris,
02:42renowned mangaka Masashi Kishimoto, widely known for being the creator of Naruto and the supervisor
02:48of its sequel Boruto, Naruto Next Generations, hinted at the possibility of embarking on a new
02:53Mondo project. Although Kishimoto avoided giving specific details or a specific timeline, he
02:58expressed that he has regained a newfound motivation after spending quality time with his family and
03:03friends. This renewed energy, he explained, has made him more receptive to the idea of starting
03:08a new project. The most recent issue of Monthly Big Gone Gone Magazine published the final chapter
03:13of the Tales of Wedding Rings manga after a 10-year serialization. The ending was well-received by
03:18fans, so those interested in the original work may want to read it in its entirety before the
03:23second season of the anime adaptation is released. In a recent interview, Crunchyroll CEO Rahul
03:28Purini revealed that the popular streaming platform is exploring the potential of live-action
03:33adaptations as a strategy to engage new viewers and increase interest in its anime catalog. The
03:38company, in collaboration with its parent company Sony Pictures Entertainment, is evaluating the
03:43possibility of producing live-action versions of some of its anime intellectual properties.
03:48Purini mentioned that Crunchyroll is not only considering these adaptations for its own platform
03:53but also for other streaming services interested in this type of content with the goal of expanding
03:58the anime audience. We believe we can leverage our connection with Sony Pictures Entertainment to
04:03do live-action of some anime in collaboration with our Japanese partners and our parent company,
04:08he commented. A 2017 news story involving China's Trapezoid subculture has resurfaced and trended
04:14on Japanese commentary forums, generating a new wave of debate and backlash. The original
04:19controversy revolves around an incident where a wealthy follower discovered that his favorite
04:24streamer, who presented himself as a trapezoid in his live streams, was actually a biological woman.
04:29This discovery led the follower to accuse the streamer, who had cultivated a large fan base
04:34under the premise of being a man disguised as a woman, of fraud. I am the incident, which unfolded
04:39seven years ago in China. The follower in question had been a devoted fan for years, investing large
04:45sums of money in gifts for the streamer. However, his devotion collapsed when he requested that the
04:49streamer sing a military song in a male voice, and the streamer was unable to fulfill the request.
04:54This made the follower suspect that the trapezoid was actually a woman, which he later confirmed,
05:00leading him to file a scam complaint with the authorities. The much-anticipated update 2.1 of
05:04the sci-fi shooter role-playing game Snowbreak Containment Zone has suffered a delay in its
05:09release for Android devices due to problems during Google's review process of the application.
05:14As reported by the game's official Discord server, this setback originated because Google deemed the
05:19promotional image for the Operation Midnight event inappropriate. In the promotional image,
05:23the new operative Vidya Gavi is presented with a skimpy outfit that notably highlights her bust.
05:28This is not the first such incident for Snowbreak Containment Zone, as previously the promotional
05:33video for the same update also faced similar issues on YouTube, though it was eventually
05:38made accessible on the platform. Despite the initial hurdles, update 2.1 is now available
05:43on the Google Play Store with no apparent changes to its promotional images and videos.
05:48To compensate Android users for the delay, the developers granted compensation in the form of
05:53in-game currency. Last August 23, popular VTuber Ksan made her first television appearance during
05:58the program Kenyobi no Metaverse broadcast by TV Asahi. In a dedicated segment, Ksan,
06:04with over 1.27 million subscribers on YouTube, surprised both the hosts and the audience with
06:09a shocking revelation about her income. Ksan, known for her versatility in creating content
06:14ranging from live streams, games to virtual concerts, and born in Atlanta, USA, demonstrated
06:20not only her ability to connect with Japanese audiences but also with a wide audience in the
06:25English-speaking world thanks to her fluency in English. During the broadcast, comedian Tenshin
06:30posed the question that many viewers probably had in mind, does this really make good money?
06:34Ksan's answer stunned everyone, my annual income is over 100 million yen. Huh, isn't that good?
06:40Over 690,000 US dollars. This statement not only caused surprise in the studio but also ignited
06:46social media where the community discussed the possibilities of achieving the YouTube dream as
06:50Ksan has achieved. However, Ksan was clear in explaining that her success was not the initial
06:55goal but the result of enjoying every step in her career, a philosophy she considers applicable for
07:01VTubers as well as idols and comedians. In a recent interview with Nikkei, Crunchyroll's top brass
07:07Rahul Purini, CEO, and Gita Rabapragada, COO, discussed the past, present and future of the
07:13anime industry, stressing the importance of the medium remaining inherently Japanese and focused
07:18on Japanese creators when asked about how to maximize the popularity of anime in light of
07:23past failures. Such as the Japanese government's Cool Japan project, Purini expressed support for
07:28any initiative that would increase the number of anime fans and the production of more works.
07:33However, he stressed the importance of maintaining the Japanese essence in anime.
07:37I believe anime should be inherently Japanese and told from the perspective of Japanese creators.
07:42We want more anime, more diverse stories, and it's crucial that Japanese creators continue
07:47to be involved. This view is likely to resonate with many fans who wish to preserve a clear
07:51distinction between the themes and animation styles typical of Japanese anime and animation
07:56produced in other countries. The question remains, however, as to how productions such as The Glass
08:01Worker, a film animated in Pakistan but heavily inspired by the art style of Japan's famed studio
08:07Ghibli, fit into this vision. This film, animated by Mano Animation Studios, was very well received
08:13at the ANSI International Animated Film Festival in June. Although Purini advocates that anime
08:18should retain its Japanese essence, he says that stories worthy of adaptation can come from
08:23anywhere. A notable example is the anime series based on the Korean webtoon Solo Leveling,
08:28which has generated great buzz and was pitched by Crunchyroll to its Japanese sister company
08:33Aniplex due to global audience demand. The ambitious Josie Ideke no Maki, Women Only,
08:38project, which sought to create a women-only village in an uninhabited village, has been
08:43cancelled after failing to reach its goal of raising 500 million yen, over 3.46 million dollars,
08:49on the crowdfunding platform Campfire. This fundraising failure marks the end of an initiative
08:54that had generated both anticipation and controversy in the community. The project,
08:58led by a person identified as an, had as its main objective to ensure the safety and well-being of
09:03women by creating a space where they could live freely and without worries. According to the
09:08project description, the idea was to rebuild an abandoned village and transform it into a safe
09:13place exclusively for women, an effort to provide an environment where they could fully live their
09:17identity and build a shared future. Since its launch, the project had attracted attention for
09:22its radical approach and the uniqueness of its proposal. However, difficulties in raising funds
09:27were evident from the outset. Despite the aspirations of an and his team, the lack of
09:32financial support was an insurmountable obstacle. The project offered no tangible rewards for
09:36backers beyond a simple thank you email, which could have negatively affected its ability to
09:41attract owners. In recent weeks, a comment posted by an erotic artist on the dealsite platform has
09:46generated a great deal of discussion and gone viral on Japanese social networks. The comment
09:51in question, posted alongside a screenshot showing nearly 16,000 digital copies of his
09:56work sold, reveals that the author has raised over 6 million yen, which is equivalent to over
10:0143,000 US dollars. The message accompanying the image read, even at my level, just by drawing a
10:08few illustrations, we're talking about a world of several million. Plus, since it keeps selling
10:13steadily, the money keeps coming in indefinitely. It's better to become an illustrator than to work
10:17as a salaried employee. In recent weeks, there has been a notable increase in actions against
10:22pirate anime streaming sites, leading to the closure of several popular platforms operating
10:27in Vietnam. Chief among these sites, AniwaVE.to, formerly known as 9Anime, which received a
10:33staggering 170 million monthly views, AniwaVE.to, along with other related sites such as Animesurge.to
10:41and Aniex.to, has decided to abruptly close its doors, issuing a farewell message that came
10:47as a surprise to many of its users. In the announcement, the site's operators noted that
10:52now that everything has improved, it's also time to say goodbye. It's hard to part with something
10:57we've invested so much effort and passion into, but it's something we have to do. This message
11:01ends with advice that resonates throughout the anime community. If possible, use paid legal
11:06services. It's something we should do to show our respect for content creators and producers.
11:11This kind of message is not new in the world of pirate streaming. The same parting tone was used
11:15by FBOXC.to, another popular site linked to Fmovies, which also recently shut down. FBOXC.to
11:23accumulated more than 55 million monthly visits in recent months, but has now decided to cease
11:28operations, urging its users to support content creators through legal platforms. The wave of
11:33closures seems to be connected to a coordinated action by authorities and organizations such as
11:38the MPA, Motion Picture Association, and ACE, Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, who
11:44see Vietnam as a key point in the fight against online piracy. This is not the first time that
11:49Vietnam has found itself at the center of these operations. In 2018, the 123 movies site, also
11:56originating from Vietnam, was shut down following an international operation. Now, the fate seems to
12:01be repeating itself with sites linked to Fmovies and Aniwave. These closures are leaving a significant
12:07mark on the pirated anime streaming landscape. With the demise of these platforms, millions of
12:12users are left without access to free content and urge to opt for legal alternatives. As more
12:17information comes to light, it will be interesting to watch how the situation evolves and how it
12:22affects the anime community at large. That's all for today. Which of these news stories surprised
12:26you the most? Leave us your opinion in the comments and if you have any news you'd like us to cover,
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