Dec 19, 2024 18:40:00

Headline news for December 19, 2024

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, when episode 12 of the anime ' Ranma 1/2 ' 'Hissatsu Shampoo' airs on Nippon TV, a watch party will be held on Anime Official X, featuring Yamaguchi Kappei, who plays Saotome Ranma, and Hidaka Noriko, who plays Tendo Akane. The event is scheduled to take place from 12:45am to 1:30am, just before the broadcast.

This episode is about Ranma's struggle to recover Akane's memories, which were lost after Shampoo's attack. At the watch party, there will be a must-listen talk that you can only hear here.

TV anime 'Ranma 1/2' Episode 12 'Hissatsu Shampoo' Preview / 'Ranma1/2' #12 Preview - YouTube

©高橋留美子・小学館／「らんま1/2」製作委員会

By the way, we published the following article on the same day in the same month in the past.

Facebook is already filled with copycat posts made by image-generating AI - GIGAZINE

Baby tongue surgery business is booming - GIGAZINE

1.2TB of leaked data 'Terralique' containing unreleased and prototype versions of mobile apps discovered in TestFlight archives, game preservation activists are unearthing games from long ago one after another - GIGAZINE

Mickey Mouse will become public domain in 2024; what is the history of the nearly century-long 'triangle relationship' between Disney and copyright? - GIGAZINE

Foreign media reports on 'Japanese people moving away from travel,' with 35% saying they 'will never travel again,' overwhelmingly outnumbering other countries - GIGAZINE

Research results announced that the new coronavirus grows in brain tissue after infection and remains in the body for up to 230 days - GIGAZINE

Construction of the world's largest 'cultured meat factory' begins, capable of producing 10,000 tons of cultured meat without killing a single animal - GIGAZINE

Elon Musk reinstated the account of a journalist who reported on the suspension of ElonJet as a result of the vote, and at the same time a large number of far-right accounts were reinstated and a 'Freedom Friday' was declared - GIGAZINE

What is a 'black hole star' that is said to have existed in the early universe? - GIGAZINE

Bedtime can be predicted from the amount of light exposure, and it is also revealed why people go to bed later in winter than in summer - GIGAZINE

Dirty air can kill you, but it's not as simple as just using an air purifier. Why? - GIGAZINE

It turns out that cockroaches understand the concept of currency and give their friends money to buy snacks - GIGAZINE

Thai hermit crabs in trouble due to 'shell shortage', government responds by scattering shells - GIGAZINE

Research shows that if a man has bad looks, he will not be appreciated by women or their fathers, no matter how good his personality is - GIGAZINE

Google intentionally tampered with YouTube to take down Microsoft Edge, says Edge developer

Plants change their genome 30 minutes after being touched by humans - GIGAZINE

I tried to think of the topography of Japan with the '3D Japan Map Calendar [Relief Version]' where Japan is literally embossed - GIGAZINE

A stage greeting report that conveyed the enthusiasm for 'Witch Sisters Yoyo and Nene' including 60 music retakes and Cinemascope production - GIGAZINE

I went to the tax-free island of Cayman, the scene of the Olympus huge loss concealment case - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)

Wow, Evangelion and McDonald's are collaborating. pic.twitter.com/R3FFuEDGDV
— Edama (@kissshot51) December 18, 2024

It has been 100 years since Akita Prefecture started sending bears to complainers. The bears sent to the city grew up there, had babies, and then died.
Meanwhile, in Akita, the bear population is depleted due to the unexpected increase in complaints from residents. So they develop a 100% mechanical artificial bear called 'Mecha Bear' and send it to the city...!

'City Bear vs. Mecha Bear'
— Liu Du (@arther456) December 17, 2024

Japan is in trouble.

If we don't do anything, in two weeks it'll be next year.
— Namau (@e_the_dethroner) December 17, 2024

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Could a space elevator survive long enough to recoup its construction costs?

It was found that for a space elevator to survive long enough to recoup its construction costs, not only would it need a redundant system to minimize damage to the elevator caused by space debris collisions, but it would also need to improve the space debris environment to nearly 0% of the current collision flux.

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
'He pretended to be Yamaguchi-gumi boss Shinobu Tsukasa and threatened a client company.' Mitsubishi UFJ Bank deputy branch manager 'Kyoto University graduate' arrested on suspicion of intimidation <Why was the incident not made public?> | Bunshun Online

US President-elect Trump sues newspapers that reported unfavorable opinion polls | NHK | President-elect Trump

Tsuneo Watanabe, CEO and editor-in-chief of Yomiuri Shimbun Group Headquarters, dies at age 98: Yomiuri Shimbun

Tsuneo Watanabe passes away at age 98; CEO and editor-in-chief of Yomiuri Shimbun Group Headquarters; owner of the Giants; chairman of the Sumo Yokozuna Deliberation Council | NHK | Obituary

Kitakyushu: Murder of two junior high school students: 15-year-old female student dies; 43-year-old man living nearby arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of male student | NHK | Incident

[Update] Two junior high school students killed. A 43-year-old unemployed man living nearby pleads guilty to attempted murder. He arrived by car and fled the scene in another car. No knife was found. Kitakyushu City (Published on December 19, 2024) | FBS NEWS NNN

Proposal to amend the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act to ban 'romance business' to be submitted to the Diet next year | National Police Agency | NHK | Diet

Panasonic's complete picture of quality fraud that has continued for over 40 years: Approximately 5,200 products are affected, and fraud has been 'exported' to overseas factories | IT, Electrical, Semiconductors, Parts | Toyo Keizai Online

Supporting the motion of no confidence in the cabinet is still an option - Kokumin's Tamaki checks the LDP [From the commentary room]: Jiji.com

Elon Musk's secret access denied by US military, risk of foreign leaks emerges - Nikkei Shimbun

Is good treatment the only reason? Young doctors rushing to cosmetic surgery | Mainichi Shimbun

Nippon Steel's plan to acquire US Steel 'is likely to be blocked' | NHK | America

[Details] US FRB decides to cut interest rates by 0.25%, the third consecutive rate cut | NHK | America

Kokumin's Tamaki criticizes LDP-Komeito coordination over annual salary barrier: 'Surprising for ignoring Secretary-General agreement' | Mainichi Shimbun

Why was Watson released on bail? Japan rejects Denmark's request for 'extrajudicial action,' saying it will not 'bend its principles' - Sankei News

Former House of Representatives member Tsukasa Akimoto's sentence for IR corruption confirmed, to be imprisoned for four years; Supreme Court rejects appeal: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Second trial of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant class action lawsuit: Government does not acknowledge responsibility, only TEPCO awarded compensation | NHK | Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

What's happening with China's overproduction of EV solar panels? Why are factories closing one after another? What is Japan's trump card? What is the trilemma facing each country? | NHK | WEB Special | China

Murder of couple in Kashiwa, Chiba. Trouble with acquaintance. Fire breaks out near acquaintance's home after incident. Acquaintance's whereabouts unknown. | NHK | Chiba Prefecture

Solar panels to be installed on rooftops along canals in Amsterdam, Netherlands - 3 photos International News: AFPBB News

There are a lot of fruits on the roadside... Why is there a mass outbreak of 'stray kiwis' growing in the fields and mountains? Concerns about the impact on the natural environment | TBS NEWS DIG

'Providing list to Yasukuni Shrine is illegal' - Supreme Court to rule on lawsuit by Korean bereaved families: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's tenure clouded by cabinet resignations - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

'Meeting with Prime Minister Ishiba in the US in mid-January' Trump's side proposes | NHK | President-elect Trump

Employees say NO to KADOKAWA President Takeshi Natsuno: 'We want the company to be acquired by Sony and for the president to be replaced' | Weekly Bunshun Online Edition

Communist Party city council member assaults medical interns, transported to hospital while drunk, Tsushima, Aichi | Kyodo News

The chairman's final move was to call on his wife, about 30 people, but they were all wiped out... Shortage of candidates for local assembly members is becoming serious | NHK | WEB special | Elections

South Korean military officials discuss martial law at Lotteria? 'Martial law holy ground' sarcasm on the Internet | Mainichi Shimbun

[2 Junior High School Students Murdered] 43-year-old man arrested in May and October of this year. Local residents complained about noise, including 'strange voices,' 'military songs,' and 'firecrackers.' | TBS NEWS DIG

Iwate Hanamaki elementary school closed on the 20th due to bear intrusion | NHK | Bear damage

More than 13,000 applications for cancellation of Minority Health Insurance Cards in about one month, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare | Mainichi Shimbun

[Details] Bank of Japan Governor Ueda holds press conference to postpone additional interest rate hike at monetary policy meeting | NHK | Finance

Air bubbles appear in Meguro River near the linear tunnel construction site... But JR Central says 'There is no clear relationship between the investigation and the bubbles': Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Schools in Khabarovsk, Russia begin extracurricular activities to learn about North Korea's 'Juche ideology' | NHK | Russia

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
A book about the super-rich and their 'secret world' - YAMDAS current update history

Good evening, Matsumoto Castle.
(I'm here to inspect the enemy castle.) pic.twitter.com/kmQnZwxtbf
— Kumamoto Castle [Official] (@kumamoto_castle) December 18, 2024

Grateful for 25 years with RX-7, he sold it to manufacturer Mazda on his 80th birthday and chose 'Return to Home' from 400 transfer requests - YouTube

Sunagawa City's Iwata Bookstore is flooded with applications for its '10,000 Yen Book Selection,' reflecting the current state of affairs | Nikkei BOOK Plus

Decide what to do next before going to bed - Konifar's ZATSU

It turns out that the mass outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was caused by malaria. I'm sure there are many people (including me) who think, 'I'm glad it wasn't a new infectious disease,' but please take this opportunity to learn about malaria.
Malaria remains one of the most dangerous infectious diseases worldwide. https://t.co/49MRp3e3Q0
— Kenshi Kutsuna (@kutsunasatoshi) December 18, 2024

People who were bad at physical education can write about their dissatisfaction on Twitter, but people who were bad at Japanese, math, and other subjects can't. They can't express it well in the first place, and if they did, they would just be ridiculed and suffer the second humiliation... so there is an asymmetry.
— Sudaux🍞 (@stdaux) December 18, 2024

'Thank you, my partner, for the past 25 years' 80-year-old housewife trades her RX-7 to Mazda | Mainichi Shimbun

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Niconico Video Awards 2024

Apology for the long-term access problems of the official Dengeki Bunko and Dengeki New Literature website, as well as Dengeki Novel Comics +, and notice regarding the restoration | Notice | Dengeki Bunko and Dengeki New Literature official website

The road to becoming an OSINTer - Introduction - - NTT Communications Engineers' Blog

TVer's journey to in-house web front-end team and what lies ahead - TVer Tech Blog

Will the 'effective 24 yen/36 yen' smartphone price be a thing of the past on December 26th? Predicting the actual price changes of iPhones and Androids from the new regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications - Mobile Watch

If you buy a technical book on Amazon, does it have a university library label on it? → I thought, 'A borrowed book has been sold!?' and when I contacted the university, I got an 'unexpected answer' - Togetter [Togetter]

A story about a college student who worked like crazy in Silicon Valley, got a job in Japan, but ended up being too edgy and didn't do well at all | Shun Kurosaki / CEO of Plex

Apple has announced the 'App Store Download Rankings,' and as someone involved in web media, I take seriously the fact that ad blockers are at the top of the list. - Togetter [Togetter]

The cause of the 'credit card restrictions' issue on otaku dating sites is 'not the payment agency' - Yamada meets with the site's CEO - ITmedia NEWS

The shutdown system account successfully shut down the production server #Linux - Qiita

Complete Guide to the alt Attribute - Master of Alternative Text

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
'FGO Ritsuka Fujimaru Doesn't Know' S2 Episode 22 'Who can you rely on in a hellish situation...' with bonus - YouTube

2nd PV | Original TV anime 'Princess Session Orchestra' [Broadcast on Sunday morning in April 2025] - YouTube

The story of those guys who tried to play hide-and-seek at an elementary school kid's house after celebrating his birthday and ended up slashing his presence [Software Talk Theater] - Nico Nico Douga

[Mind Seeker] Akane-chan becomes a god!? [VOICEROID commentary] - Niconico Video

Announcement of the best things I bought in 2024! [Best Buy] - YouTube

In front of Director Yoshiyuki Tomino, he talked endlessly about 'Bocchi the Rock!', saying 'It's the best anime!', and made the room dull → What if the boss suddenly makes a girl band anime after this? - Togetter [Togetter]

The most interesting manga I read in 2024 - Gottanimagination

This Uma Musume tail hugging manga.
For some reason, it was judged as sensitive on Pixiv.
Isn't that a bit too strict?
If this is sensitive, then surely pictures of people holding hands are all out? pic.twitter.com/cHuK2PGCYD
— Doburocky @Skeb Recruiting (@doburocky) December 18, 2024

A manga about Fuyuko and Asahi pic.twitter.com/Fmf06WRWXy
— Asagi ✌✌🌽✌✌ Akaiwa (@irononawo) December 18, 2024

I'll watch 'Civil War' tomorrow 😊 pic.twitter.com/ljwtZyrPZJ
— Yasehatagi (@J02GGOgpQ6dueGu) December 18, 2024

Bears and rabbits can't be friends 'Winter Limited Warm Kumasaka-kun' pic.twitter.com/4RXK5544lW
— 🌞Akira🌞 (@damedame_ol) December 18, 2024

How to make 'SM trainer Hitomi' [Archival version]

1. I bought some cheap Super Nintendo games that were left over from a wholesaler. * Mostly Zico Soccer, but there were other titles too. * Hitomi 3 has a save function, so I used Super Metroid as the base game (there may have been other titles too).
*All new, purchased in units of 100... pic.twitter.com/I7BdUOdPGZ
— Home appliance HRD-chan X ヽ(´ー｀)ノX (@zan2zanjp) December 18, 2024

Promise (four-panel comic) pic.twitter.com/Zf5stLBkEX
— Nekoros (@youyakuya) December 17, 2024

I want to see more scenes like 'one-on-one fights across a building' in 84 Godzilla and Tokyo S.O.S. in the Godzilla series pic.twitter.com/KDeGKdYSQi
— Beni (@beni_beni136) December 15, 2024

I started X to promote the Gekiko Kamen, but
I feel like it's already been distributed to everyone who needs it.
— Takayuki Yamaguchi (@takayuki0577) December 17, 2024