Aug 23, 2024 18:40:00

Headline News for August 23, 2024

The animated film 'The Lord of the Rings : Battle of Rohan', the first to depict the story 200 years before 'The Lord of the Rings', will be released on Friday, December 27, 2024. The film will be directed by Kenji Kamiyama, known for 'The Guardian of the Spirit', 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex' and 'Eden of the East'. The Japanese dubbed version will feature Ichimura Masachika as King Helm, the great king of Rohan, the land of knights, Koshiba Fuka, making her voice acting debut as Princess Hela, and Tsuda Kenjiro as Hela's childhood friend and Rohan's greatest threat, Wolf.

Animated movie 'Lord of the Rings: Battle of Rohan' Japanese version trailer [Released on December 27, 2024]-YouTube

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Controversial Apple photo scanning reveals instances of 'coincidence' - GIGAZINE

What is the current status of the virtual currency 'Chia' that caused a global shortage of HDDs and SSDs? - GIGAZINE

The social networking site 'OnlyFans,' which was even called a 'direct sales store for porn,' will begin regulating sexual content. Is this a repeat of the 'Pornhub incident'?

The number one cause of heatstroke in dogs is not 'leaving them in the car,' but what is the most common cause of heatstroke in dogs? - GIGAZINE

A heat insulating material with a thickness of just 10 atoms has been developed, which could help miniaturize electronic devices - GIGAZINE

I tried to be a producer in the board game 'Zombie Land Saga - A Nice Game for Your Heart SAGA' where you guide a zombie idol and save Saga - GIGAZINE

'Coconut oil is pure poison,' says Harvard University professor - GIGAZINE

Various photos of the making of 'Magadheera: The Hero Reincarnation', in which the Indian genius director Rajamouli himself rode horseback and gave acting instruction - GIGAZINE

NASA's plan to drill and cool a 'supervolcano' that could cause the end of the world and save the Earth - GIGAZINE

I stayed at the hotel 'Rest Inn Tokinosu' at the Tomei Expressway Ashigara SA, which can be used even while on the highway - GIGAZINE

A legendary soccer player who played for a professional team without playing soccer and continued to fool the world - GIGAZINE

I went to 'Beef Summit 2014' where you can eat delicious beef from all over the country, such as Matsusaka beef and Kobe beef, for just 300 yen - GIGAZINE

Henry Cavill, who played Clark Kent in 'Man of Steel,' was Superman himself - GIGAZINE

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Talent Shinsuke Shimada to retire from showbiz - GIGAZINE

Various exhibits that fans will love, such as Doraemon's original manuscripts and three-dimensional Korosuke - GIGAZINE

A luxurious exhibition room where you can read the first episode of Fujiko Fujio's manga in its original manuscript - GIGAZINE

'Ankipan' turned into French toast, Katsudon with a Giant face, Doriamon - GIGAZINE

Various photos of the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, which is elaborately detailed down to the smallest details - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
Why do people in movies go further and further away from machine gun fire? If they get closer and closer to the plane, they won't be targeted. → I thought this when I watched 'Shin Godzilla' - Togetter

This is the end of the world sky that I took when I was watching the fireworks the other daypic.twitter.com/WDTiWJ5won
— Squirrel (@citron1015) August 23, 2024

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
'Indomitable salamander' wanders on the brink of death for nearly 60 years | National Geographic Japan website

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
(PDF file) Regarding the 'Warning' from the Fair Trade Commission - Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd.

Taro Kono: 'The timing is bad, the truth is out' Petit Kashima criticizes the prospect of running for the LDP presidency with the support of the Aso faction - Society: Nikkan Sports

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Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito claims that his power harassment allegations were based on 'rumors' - 'records of statements cannot be disclosed' as evidence | Kansai News | News | Kansai Television Broadcasting KTV

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◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
In the case of the attack on the president of Gyoza no Ohsho in 2013, the prosecution requested that the case be excluded from lay judge trials, citing the risk that jurors could be harmed. Shouldn't the lay judge system itself be reviewed? - Togetter

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◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Synology DS1618+ Repair – RADECH

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◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
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Hayao Miyazaki's directorial debut at age 38 - the sadistic anecdote that made me laugh so hard lol: Philosophical News nwk

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An overseas otaku watched 400 Japanese anime and statistically analyzed 'where the protagonist sits in the classroom' - the results are interesting → 'The protagonist is likely to sit at the back by the window' - Togetter

My elementary school son was asked by a classmate for several thousand yen worth of Fortnite points → A debate rages over how to respond to this malicious method - Togetter

TV anime 'Mahonare' second PV | Broadcast starts every Friday from 25:53 on October 4, 2024 'The story of a girl who couldn't become a wizard' - YouTube

The ending of the 47th episode of the 'Cheat Grant' semi-gangster series is a perfect example of 'making the villain pay the price without killing him'. I was also surprised at the sense of drama that portrayed religion and people. - Togetter

'Kitaro's Birth: The Mystery of Gegege - Real Version' Trailer [10.4 Fri] Released Again - YouTube

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TV anime 'Recent Detectives' special PV | Broadcast in 2025! - YouTube

TV anime 'Blue Exorcist' Miwa Konekomaru character PV - YouTube

TV anime 'Elf-san Can't Lose Weight.' Character PV with belly fat | Erufuda (CV. Ayasa Ito), Oga (CV. Ayaka Fukuhara), Hitome (CV. Mirai Sasaki), Kanja (CV. Aino Shimada) - YouTube

'Classic★Stars' Character PV | Chopin (CV: Shun Abe) - YouTube

'Famicom Detective Club Smile Man' Pre-Joint Investigation Chapter 2 Preview - YouTube

'Rise Eterna War' Official Release Trailer-YouTube

Spongebob Addon - YouTube

'Overwatch 2' | Hero Trailer 'Control' - YouTube

'Borderlands 4' teaser trailer-YouTube

'Mafia: Origin - Homeland of Betrayal' Teaser Trailer - YouTube

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'Life is Strange Double Exposure' Ability Introduction Trailer-YouTube

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'SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada' Go My Way Trailer-YouTube

'MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics' Title Introduction Trailer ④ - YouTube

'Farming Simulator 25' Cinematic Trailer-YouTube

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I'm not sure if 'Jotunwein' is trending instead of 'Yonhwavin', but even I, the designer, have always thought that 'Yonhwavin' is hard to say, so I'm sorry to Mr. Kishimoto, who named it, but I'm happy that people will remember it as 'Jotunwein'. #BatOpe2 https://t.co/d9Zee46Yvh
— Tsukasa Kotobuki (@t_kotobuki) August 22, 2024

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— Tsukasa Kotobuki (@t_kotobuki) August 22, 2024

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Is it now prohibited for dealers to buy or sell items in the morning at Wonder Festival? #wf2025w pic.twitter.com/aFocxWF6qq
— TTY (@tty32O) August 22, 2024

I think Wonder Festival places importance on the opinions of general attendees who 'couldn't buy it'

Even if dealers banned shopping for an entire day, 100% of the general participants would say, 'I couldn't buy anything.'

We are amateurs and the number of items we can provide is limited.
— Hiroki Kuga WF2024S 4-20-02 (@kugahiroki) August 22, 2024

If the majority of general participants

'I'm happy with my purchase, just as I expected!'

Do you understand that this means that dealers are struggling with large amounts of inventory and the associated royalties?

If that happens, can you imagine which dealers will want to participate again?
— Hiroki Kuga WF2024S 4-20-02 (@kugahiroki) August 22, 2024

Some people have the misconception that most dealers want people to come and buy from them just like they would any other customer.
Most of the dealers participating in WF are not selling out immediately, and we want to join you in the battle for the hottest items you can get right away. The aim of this initiative is to clear away all such interactions in the morning.
— Heavy Tank Workshop⚡️ (@jyusensya) August 22, 2024

I read the participation manual for Wonder Festival and I noticed that even though dealers claim that their purpose is to exhibit and sell their own creations, they suddenly appear without explanation when applying to participate, selling second-hand goods. It may be a custom, but I think it would be a good idea to hold the event without selling second-hand goods at all🤔 pic.twitter.com/bo8Ull3KrQ
— Former Corporal Event is on indefinite hiatus (@moto_gocho8007) August 23, 2024

I don't really get it, but why does Wonder Festival have a second-hand goods sales table in the first place?
As stated in this case, if the intention is 'to exhibit and sell one's own creations,' then this is completely off the mark, and I get the impression that they are turning a blind eye to the dummy dealers who are common at these types of tables.
— Hiroaki Matsui, a 3D modeling artist, is back in the Wonder Festival preparation period. (@aki_chevalier) August 23, 2024

Wonder Festival is on fire. It doesn't affect me because next time I'll be making something that won't sell at all, but this doesn't mean I'm okay with it because it won't cause any damage to my business. Dealers will be deprived of the right to buy garage kits for two hours. They are depriving model lovers who are so into making prototypes of their right to purchase. This is what the organizers who were talking about 'galley spirits' are doing.
— DOT@WF2024 Summer Participation (@DOT_ueda) August 22, 2024

Ogutamapic.twitter.com/nzoiZe5zHJ
— Kumako (@kuma8j) August 21, 2024

／ #Cable ties
The first 'singing' project
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At the 'Manga Time Kirara Exhibition FINAL' venue, you can listen to the 'Kirara Anime Song Cover' by Tsuzuku Band, the anime ' Bocchi the Rock !' ♪ #KiraraExhibition #K-ON #gochiusa #k_m_baby #YuruCamp #SakuraTrick pic.twitter.com/hRRMA1r7bS
— Manga Time Kirara Exhibition (@kiraraten_jp) August 23, 2024