Jan 19, 2026 18:57:00

Headline news for January 19, 2026

The manga 'FX Warrior Kurumi-chan,' which depicts the struggles of an ordinary female college student who tries to earn 20 million yen through FX, has been decided to be made into a TV anime. It is scheduled to air in 2026, and a teaser trailer has been released.

Official website of the TV anime 'FX Warrior Kurumi-chan'

https://fxkurumi-info.com/

TV anime 'FX Fighter Kurumi-chan' teaser PV [TV anime adaptation decided in 2026!] FX Fighter Kurumi-chan Teaser Trailer - YouTube

©でむにゃん・炭酸だいすき／KADOKAWA／「FX戦士くるみちゃん」製作委員会

The teaser visual looks like this.

The original manga is serialized in Monthly Comic Flapper and has eight volumes published so far. The latest volume, volume 9, will be released on January 22, 2026.

Amazon.co.jp: FX Warrior Kurumi-chan 1 (MF Comics Flapper Series): Demunyan, Carbonated Drinks Lover: Books

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

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IBM suddenly ends reward program that gives 180,000 yen to employees for their achievements, confiscates unused points, sparking discontent within the company - GIGAZINE

I tried using King Jim's electronic memo 'Boogie Board (papery) BB-18', which is thin and lightweight and can be used just like a sticky note - GIGAZINE

Ad blocking is not a copyright infringement, court rules - GIGAZINE

5,000-year-old 'crystal dagger' found in Spain - GIGAZINE

More than 200 scientists and doctors call for increased vitamin D intake to combat COVID-19 - GIGAZINE

A cotton-candy-like planet 'super puff planet' is discovered, the same size as Jupiter but one-tenth the weight - GIGAZINE

What is a 'tulpamancer' that creates imaginary friends even as an adult? - GIGAZINE

The Netherlands declares that 'Netherlands' is not the official country name - GIGAZINE

Reverse engineering reveals which photo was actually posted on Instagram - GIGAZINE

Traffic to adult sites surges when ballistic missile alerts are found to be false - GIGAZINE

Research reveals that sitting for 10 hours a day and lack of exercise can cause cells to age - GIGAZINE

The world's first 'masturbation box' appears on the streets instead of a telephone booth - GIGAZINE

Why London Underground banned escalators? - GIGAZINE

A giant monitor in the center of town is hacked and a pornographic movie is streamed unedited - GIGAZINE

The 'Tower of the Sun' was remodeled at a total cost of 80 million yen and turned into the 'Tower of Friends' that appears in the 20th Century Boys movie, so I approached it - GIGAZINE

An 8-year-old genius boy who became the youngest person to pass the Microsoft System Administrator exam - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
Videos to watch when you have an emergency while trying to eat instant noodles - Niconico Video

People of Japan, be afraid and tremble!
This is an American bento that cost $40 (¥6,000).
No,
It's a Bento box!!

The part you can see on the right is soy sauce that exceeds the lethal dose.

Good children, don't order this under any circumstances ☝ pic.twitter.com/ACqoWxgXBa
— Deruton (🇺Resident × Credit Card = Happy🎉) (@Jpnexpatstudies) January 16, 2026

I found a video of the work that soldiers regularly check, so this makes the work more tense and progresses pic.twitter.com/URjVuxoSE5
— KENUTA | Illustrator (@kenu_hachi) January 16, 2026

From the front: rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit...? #Juran #GreenIguana #NagasakiBioParkpaw pic.twitter.com/En7mPMi5wA
— Nagasaki Biopark Official (@ngsbiopark) January 18, 2026

I've never seen a better masterpiece than this, this is the best version 😍 pic.twitter.com/YDsUPOzVAF
— Fellana (@lanaflverde) January 17, 2026

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
What's happening with the HPV vaccine paper? Deciphering the unusual open letter (Yoshihiro Takayama) - Expert - Yahoo! News

AI and Research Misconduct②: Gemini's Extremely Dangerous Kindness | Shigeto Kawahara's Note (Linguist and Phonetician)

Hello, this is Kawamura Yuko. Thank you for coming to Seibu the other day. Thank you again for mentioning diary literature. The Diary of Murasaki Shikibu and the Diary of Izumi Shikibu are diary literature that are intended to be made public. But it's even more amazing... So, the part in The Diary of Murasaki Shikibu that critiques Sei Shonagon is in 'epistolary style'... https://t.co/rZ5BHQoKCg
— Yuko Kawamura @ Dragonfly Diary (@kagekageko) January 18, 2026

Nomura Securities → attempted arson, robbery, and murder; Judge seconded to the Financial Services Agency → insider trading; Mitsubishi UFJ → over a billion yen stolen from a safe; Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. → counterfeit securities and approximately 80 million yen defrauded; Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank → head of the stock transfer agency department engaged in insider trading; Tokyo Stock Exchange employee → involved in insider trading; Online securities → security breach and unauthorized buying and selling of shares...
— Chawango @ Investment Swamp (@chawan_wabita) January 17, 2026

Minutes of the meeting between the J.League and Akita City. #Akita #AkitaCity #BlaublitzAkita #J.League
Disclosure is free, but there is a copying fee of 110 yen for issuing a copy.
I'm not sure whether it's okay to make something that requires payment available for free so that voters can understand it, but since it's a city document that a council member obtained, I'm posting it here. … pic.twitter.com/qYQvt5F8HJ
— Naotoshi Wakamatsu n_waka 🍏 Former Expo enthusiast / Akita City Council Member / Internet Media & Design Shop (@n_waka) January 16, 2026

Approximately 100 employees of Prudential Life Insurance embezzled over 3 billion yen from approximately 500 customers.

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・They offered to invest in fictitious financial products and received money using Prudential Life Insurance application forms and documents bearing the name of Prudential Life Insurance... pic.twitter.com/5S0ft3LLdm
— Official Gazette Blog (@kanpo_blog) January 18, 2026

I'll comment as a linguist. The main points are: The original post's '92 instances of 'maa' in a 15-minute conversation' is twice the normal number.
-Whether 'a lot of filler = lack of preparation, lack of confidence, and fatal' depends on the situation.
-Is it unreasonable to say, 'When you feel like using 'well' or 'something,' take a moment to pause?'
I'll post multiple times below. The numbers are from the references listed at the end. https://t.co/h24hFhFCB1
— Takehiko Maruyama (@maruyama_take) January 17, 2026

People who use a lot of fillers like 'um' and 'well' in interviews tend to be rejected because they are 'unprepared because they are thinking while speaking' ← There is a lot of criticism that 'it depends on the job,' but is there any truth to that? - Togetter

'The level that makes you think that Tokuryu and gangsters are cute' Prudential Life Insurance, about 100 employees defrauded and embezzled money from 500 customers, causing a total loss of 3.1 billion yen - Togetter

Something strange was washed up on the beach of Ishigaki Island... What is this? Report case? Tell us → Experts gather and provide valuable information about its identity - Togetter

I splurged and paid for seat reservations in advance to reserve two seats next to each other at the back of the plane, but they changed my seat without any notice and now this is what I see https://t.co/8PyhXja8mo pic.twitter.com/ATPNGQ8x3A
— Traveling musician 🇦🎹🎻✈ (@music_and_trip) January 16, 2026

When I arrived at the family restaurant, I was told that it would soon be time for last orders, so I quickly said 'Yes!' and ordered, but the waiter said, 'We can't make any more orders.' I said 'Okay,' and waited for 10 minutes, and then he said, 'We've closed the kitchen, so we can't even make what you ordered anymore.' It was so incomprehensible and unexpected...
— Yukari Matsui 👑 Hokuriku Idol Club (@yukarihime04) January 16, 2026

From our company representative, Shinobu Fujisaki, to everyone who supports DomDom 🐘

We have acquired shares in DomDom Food Service Co., Ltd. from Rembrandt Investment Co., Ltd. and conducted a management buyout (MBO). … pic.twitter.com/tBif28wxq9
— DomDom Hamburger (@domdom_pr) January 16, 2026

High turnover in men's restrooms

・Peeing within sight of other people's penises ・Not wiping after peeing

The women's restroom operates under such harsh urinal conditions that it should not be aiming for such a high turnover rate in the first place.
— Abubu @ Healthy (@abubu_newnanka) January 16, 2026

A lawyer says, 'The most painful part of legal advice is when you have to tell someone, 'You can't win because you don't have the evidence, even though it's clearly your fault.'' ... The law is not on the side of the weak, but on the side of those who are prepared. - Togetter

A third-year junior high school student from Kumamoto City was arrested on suspicion of assault after a video of the assault was spread on social media... He injured another junior high school student at a commercial facility in Kumamoto City because he was 'angry' - Togetter

(･～･ ).｡oO(For a long time, this has been the product I've been asked about the most: can this be imported?
Unfortunately, it cannot be imported (because sodium benzoate is prohibited from being used in any item other than designated items).

So I have no choice but to buy it for personal use.

However, giving it to others or selling it is a violation of the Food Sanitation Act. … https://t.co/0UGbjZYKfw
— Sanko Trading Official (@SANKO_TRADING) January 17, 2026

'I wanted to eat in a warm room' A 60-year-old man was arrested for not paying 7,622 yen at an internet cafe, and it seems like a bug that can be fixed immediately rather than being connected to welfare - Togetter

The anesthetic production line has stopped, the anesthetic is not in stock, and dental metals are in short supply due to a shortage of gold, so there is a risk that dental treatment will not be possible if this continues - Togetter

My Pompidou Centre (Updated January 18, 2026) - Favorite Traveler | Miho Tamura

On January 15th, a tragic incident occurred at an apartment in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, where two bailiffs who had come to carry out an enforcement action were stabbed, resulting in one death. The arrested man reportedly stated that his welfare benefits had been terminated. According to the report, he had started working part-time jobs while receiving welfare benefits, but that was the reason his welfare benefits were terminated. … pic.twitter.com/BufxdEcuBs
— Taishiro Sasaki | Crowdfunding Challenge for New Year's Holiday Support! (@dai46u) January 17, 2026

Thank you for your help

To all SNS broadcasters

If you're not good at it, I hope you don't try too hard and leave a lot of work behind.

Especially today, the number of quails has increased, and to the streamers who leave even quails behind, if you post, I will definitely comment that you are leaving a lot behind.

I think there are a lot of people who are struggling to make ends meet.

I'm counting on you
— Ramen Gojuban (@5ojyuban) January 17, 2026

Before using social media, consult with your teacher first.

Because.
Don't forget.
The Nagoya Board of Education has issued a statement to the parents of a child who committed suicide due to bullying.
I went there to say, 'Please don't call the bully the perpetrator.'

Doesn't the Board of Education also protect perpetrators?
Talk to your homeroom teacher?
— Giant water bug @ From the bottom of the swamp (@tagamekamo) January 17, 2026

It is truly unfortunate that the foreign technical intern training program has failed.
If it had functioned properly, it would have fostered mutual understanding among civilians in the 500,000 range every year for over 40 years, contributing to security throughout Asia.
— Shigeki Hoshino (author of 'Gen the Demolition Man') (@KowashiyaGEN) January 18, 2026

What I wanted to convey is that I am in no way in favor of the video continuing to circulate, but rather that I felt uncomfortable with the priority given by the six ministries and agencies, who immediately requested the video be deleted after the meeting, before discussing fundamental solutions to the bullying issue.
— Saori Kosugi (@saorin0212) January 18, 2026

Let me explain!
It may be confusing because there are so many different types of clinics, such as orthopedics, osteopathic clinics, and acupuncture clinics, but the biggest difference is the 'difference in national qualifications'! … https://t.co/dH1wFeF4ni
— Yamabuki Orca 🅨 Otaku Doctor and Occasional VTuber (@YamabukiOrca) January 19, 2026

This is a map of Hokkaido drawn only with the locations of post offices pic.twitter.com/WVauy2yR38
— Geography B's Journey (@chiri_b_geo) January 18, 2026

I have explained this many times before, but this is a myth spread by Japanese people who mistakenly thought that the two-digit numbers in Indian languages (11, 12, 13...19, 20-99) are extremely irregular, so students are forced to recite them repeatedly at school, and that there are some advanced schools that require students to recite them in the form of two-digit multiplication tables, which is part of the education system in India as a whole. https://t.co/aIE49VWaI1
— Aisanazman Marukwamy (@marukwamy) January 18, 2026

Family suicides and parent-child suicides are unforgivable.

I remember when my father's company went bankrupt, my grandmother said, 'Let's commit suicide as a family,' and I felt a surge of intense anger.
I was in the first year of junior high school at the time, but I said, 'Don't mess with me, if you want to die, then just die! I'll survive no matter what.' Don't try to end a child's life on your own.
— Nomonomo® King Oyster Mushroom Love (@nomonomo99) January 18, 2026

Because of this, all university entrance exam candidates from Tanabe or Shingu City have to 'take the trouble' to stay in Wakayama City to take the National Center Test for University Admissions.

At this point, students will definitely realize that 'Kinan is inconvenient,' and their motivation to return after graduating will plummet, and it's only natural that the number of students will decrease...

A venue for the National Center Test in Kinan. https://t.co/PcLCnsQWx4
— Wakayamajin bot (@wakayamajin_bot) January 18, 2026

If you eat only junk food, your nutrition will be unbalanced and you will feel hungry but want to eat something. → If you care about nutritional value, eat natto, eggs, and canned mackerel - Togetter

I made an anhydrous curry for the first time, but it's really funny that it turns out like this when the lid won't close. 'You put in a little water, right? You put it in, right? lol' - Togetter

Shinya Kusashi, author of books on the underworld such as 'The Hidden Hello Work,' advises people who want to get away from crime to 'stop taking unnecessary taxi trips' and 'understand the measures to prevent job searches' - Togetter

Anyone who rides a bicycle or motorcycle knows how frightening small-diameter tires are, vulnerable to bumps and obstacles, so I think they would immediately reject the idea of using those vehicles as transportation in disaster-stricken areas.
— Matsuda Mirai's new series will be released soon in COMIC Unicorn! (@macchiMC72) January 18, 2026

I can ignore that sort of thing, but as a former editor of a gal magazine, I'm really fed up with the recent revision of the history of gals to make them seem like 'gals = smart, good-natured, and consistent.' I think it's making too much fun of the core values of gals, who continued to be gals even when they had bad behavior, were willing to commit petty crimes, and were criticized by society.
— Yasuhara Mahiro (@MahirOrihaM) January 18, 2026

Gals were badly behaved and were often guilty of petty crimes, but history has been altered to make them 'good-headed and good-natured' → Talking about gals and some gal culture in creative works - Togetter

Today, the sacred tree of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, the Tobiume plum tree, has begun to bloom.
The plum trees in the temple grounds bloom from late January to early March and are expected to be at their best in mid-February.
We look forward to your visit. #DazaifuTenmanguShrine #SugawaraMichizane #TenjinSama #SugawaraMichizane1125GrandFestival #FlyingPlumBlossoms # Bloomingpic.twitter.com /7T8q7UISrp
— Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine [Official] (@dazaifutenmangu) January 19, 2026

Recently, I've been thinking more about 'Let's get rid of the word 'bullying'' than 'Let's get rid of bullying.' The videos that are being spread about as bullying are, no matter how you look at it, 'assault,' 'injury,' 'group assault,' or even 'attempted murder.' In comparison, the word 'bullying' is too light. Also, the people who are inciting others from the sidelines are guilty of 'assisting in the act.'
— Tono Takachi (@noborutakachi) January 18, 2026

There's no way a vehicle with such small tires and such an unstable structure would be useful in a disaster. It's not something you should use on rough roads, poorly lit roads, or in turbulent traffic. It's dangerous and a nuisance. I wish they'd stop sticking their noses in where they don't need to. https://t.co/VGKBUfZufN
— bao (@baobabustroll) January 17, 2026

When investigating bullying cases, if the bully turns out to be the child of a local influential or powerful person, the entire local community, including the school and the local police, will step in to protect the bully. Sometimes, threatening letters to stop the investigation are sent, and even mysterious documents are circulated. - posfie

'Later-on-the-spot multi-level marketing' targeting young people: Machiapu and consumer finance almost become perpetrators: Asahi Shimbun

This is always from the perspective of the person making the call.
There is no consideration at all for the person on the receiving end of the call, who has to stop working and listen to information they are not interested in.
I wonder if they'll do something about this system that inconveniences 99 people just to get one appointment. https://t.co/oeldDubRgz
— Tomonari (@trhttmnr) January 18, 2026

People who reject the public and seek secession from the state destroy society - 'Destructive Capitalism: Libertarians Escaping Democracy' - Basic Reading

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is finally entering an era of being 'easy to open.' A detailed look at the new Gen 14 structure - PC Watch

The history of choral production has changed. Synthesizer V brings the revolution of '16-person AI choir' | DTM Station

(1/2)
I'm Nbaji, the creator of 'Favorite Side Dish Announcement Dragon.' I believe the content of the original video is important to the people involved, those connected to it, and fans. However, my own work (Announcement Dragon), which has nothing to do with it, has been dragged into the video, and it is also incorrect to use the Announcement Dragon.
(Continued below) https://t.co/JXDHBCe3uL
— Nbaji (@nbaji9) January 16, 2026

Let's Encrypt now allows you to issue IP address certificates, so I tried it out - ASnoKaze blog

The icons, backgrounds, and profile descriptions are all copied exactly from accounts run by real people. This is the same technique used by Mercari and Yahoo! Auctions, which are fraudulent sites that repost content without permission. This gives the account a natural setting, not a machine-generated randomness. The only thing left to do is to report the account as a bot, creating a friendly fire mechanism that also affects real accounts. … https://t.co/NbAwqIVoE5 pic.twitter.com/35fXN4E49q
— dirG (@Dirg_rocketdyne) January 18, 2026

Results of the association's website efforts,
The shikona has changed from text to an 'image'.

Although they can write difficult kanji,
I can't 'search'.

Even when I search for the wrestler's name, I can't find any relevant matches.
Neither kanji nor hiragana is acceptable.

It's inconvenient if it's not 'text' after all... https://t.co/8uAsbPJWQa #sumo pic.twitter.com/yI4O3DBCIu
— KuruKuruObake @Blog 'Sumo Match Contents' (@kuru2obake) January 19, 2026

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
Adachi Rei can't escape from the wall [VOICEROID Theater] - Niconico Video

Bullying a ghoul... - Niconico Video

'Funeral of Freiren' 2nd season non-credit opening video / OP theme: 'lulu.' Mrs. GREEN APPLE / Freiren OP - YouTube

'Funeral of Freiren' 2nd season non-credit ending video / ED theme: 'The Story of Us' milet / Freiren ED - YouTube

There is an unspoken assumption in the voice acting industry that is rarely spoken about.

This means that when a voice acting agency sends a voice actor out to the field, they are bound by a minimum guarantee that they will 'guarantee a certain level of acting' for the anime or program.

It's not as simple as just passing the audition and feeling relieved.
— Muto @ Acoustic SEM (@kouichi_mu7381) January 16, 2026

She is forced to marry a prince (who is a super good person) with a really bad face (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ETAVGL5pYH
— Maki (@inknoshimi) January 17, 2026

Arai-san Mansion Short Animation ■ Lonely Restaurant - Niconico Video

[Yukari-san, please tell me!] Why is it called Kitsune Udon even though it doesn't contain a fox? - Niconico Video

Spiki's Rumbling - Niconico Video

I see https://t.co/GtZfy1Mn8h pic.twitter.com/RsbcU6Q5MM
— Hiiragi Tiger⭐︎ (@h_tiger) January 14, 2026

[Recruiting volunteers for setup] We are looking for people to help set up #KansaiComitia75 .
No advance registration required.
Please gather in front of Intex Osaka Building 2 by 8:00 AM on Sunday, January 25th. Your luggage will be kept in a designated area. Please keep your valuables with you. Work gloves will be provided by the headquarters.

▼Detailed blog▼ https://t.co/ku2wuwnn04 pic.twitter.com/QTPyK59ZOg
— Kansai Committee (@kansai_comitia) January 17, 2026

'The Rose of Versailles' appears in world history class: Exam takers say 'I should have watched it' | Mainichi Shimbun

HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN 'When on earth' Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN - Ittai itsukara) - YouTube

TV anime 'Clevatess II - The King of Demons and the False Hero Legend' PV 1 | Clevatess II - YouTube

TV anime 'Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-' 4th season main PV 2nd │Broadcasting starts in April 2026-YouTube

'Narushio' Short Animation | Save - YouTube

[Blue Archive] That's why Alice will never give up. - YouTube

Pa. -About Panjan's Exercise- (Kirby's Air Rider) VOICEROID Commentary - Niconico Video

Chinese Youth and the Girl Band Cry: The Ice Age Spirit of Jinna Ise | Ei-chan, who lives in Shanghai

Don't go too far with the Indian elephant: The story of how Blastoise's design changed

[Theme song for the first part of 'Final Movement Sound! Euphonium'] TRUE 'ToCoda' Animation Music Video - YouTube

'Look Back' BD & DVD Release Special New CM / Released on Wednesday, January 21st - YouTube

[Boys side] TV anime 'SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes' 2nd cool non-credit ending video | 'Singing Over -Boys side-' SI-VIS - YouTube

[Lyric Video] SI-VIS 'Trust me' | TV anime 'SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes' Episode 15 song - YouTube

[Broadcasting starts in April 2026] TV anime 'Reincarnation Petals' PV 2nd edition - YouTube

Anime 'DARK MOON - Black Moon: Moon Altar -' non-credit ending video [ENHYPEN 'CRIMINAL LOVE'] - YouTube

[Oshi no Ko] Episode 25 'Immersion' Epilogue Movie - YouTube

TV anime 'The Princess Knight is a Barbarian's Bride' main PV 2 | 'Broadcast starts in April 2026!' - YouTube

First PV for the TV anime 'Tomb Robber King' [Broadcasting begins on Fuji TV, Kansai TV, and others from July 2026!] - YouTube

Sega Koro stop-motion animation! Part 2 'Amy's Whack-A-Mole' - YouTube

'Arknights: Endfield' - Official Release PV on January 22nd | PS5® Game - YouTube

'CODE VEIN II' Zenon Griffgoat (CV: Takehito Koyasu) | Character Trailer - YouTube

'Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade' Character Introduction Video: Sephiroth - YouTube

'Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade' character introduction video: Aerith - YouTube

Replying to @KimJinHyuk
— pandania (@pandania0) January 18, 2026

It's a dwarf's doodle 😊
Many of them live in mines, so they basically wear gas masks. These masks use quite advanced technology, but their shape is quite distinctive.
That's the source of a common misconception people have. … pic.twitter.com/i9SyscjX8n
— Delicious Ice Cream Shop (@kimikahonma) January 18, 2026

Town of young ladies. pic.twitter.com/iR7Bh0qVbP
— Cacomistle (@cacomistle_tail) January 18, 2026

I watched all three episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen: Death Tour Part 1 on DMM TV.

The voice was the same.

As expected, she spoke some hilariously unpleasant lines in Kyoto dialect. Shibata Ami https://t.co/9tLmIX6STy
— Ami Shibata & staff (@s_ami_staff) January 19, 2026

The TV anime #Slayers 30th anniversary special concert ended successfully!

Thank you to everyone who watched!
A behind-the-scenes shot of Kamisaka-sensei and Araizumi-sensei 📸 #Slayers35thAnniversarySlayersExhibition ~Gozon~ Yokohama venue is also running at Marui City Yokohama until January 25th‼ pic.twitter.com/6Cui9rr2g2
— Fujimi Fantasia Bunko Official / New release on January 20th (@fantasia_bunko) January 18, 2026

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— Shira (@sr_es_0) January 19, 2026

Isn't Chikawa's house almost exactly like Wakayama Toretore Village? It would be interesting to hold a qualification study camp here → Voices such as 'It certainly looks similar' and 'I thought it was here' gather - Togetter

Shinozawa-san takes time to enjoy the pain pic.twitter.com/rfue9nQ2H6
— Shingo @ Winter Comic Market new release Melobu on consignment (@bycilefighter) January 19, 2026

As announced, we will be taking a break for a while.
I will continue to work hard to recover under the doctor's guidance, and will recharge so that I can bring you even more enjoyable content when the series resumes.
We hope you look forward to the reopening! … https://t.co/JuvmUmAM4R
— Hamaji Aki 🎸 Bozaro Volume 8 on sale now 📚 (@hamazi__) January 18, 2026

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'CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert: Melodies that Transcend Time'
Official pamphlet reprint decided📚
＼
Regarding the pamphlet sold at the concert venue,
We sincerely apologize to everyone who was unable to get their hands on one as it was sold out. … pic.twitter.com/DZGwskd5Hx
— Square Enix Official Game Guide (@SQEX_GAMEGUIDE) January 19, 2026

Publishers tend to be the target of criticism, so I might get in trouble for saying this, but this story is pretty serious.

To be honest, nowadays, even the 'one in ten books is enough' rule doesn't even hold up, the ceiling for what constitutes a hit has been lowered, and it's like the break-even point isn't even reached with book sales alone.

The source is me, a publisher starting from scratch https://t.co/q3wpVZPAGe
— Otaku Penguin (President) (@NovelPengin) January 19, 2026

Photo spot: Zenin Naoyapic.twitter.com/rx3pSsZYSM
— Imasogari (@imasogari8119) January 18, 2026

Original anime 'Grow Up Show' character pair visual 4th release [Sako Shizuku & Svetlana] Official X ⇒ @growupshow - YouTube

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
'Bushiroad New Year's Grand Announcement 2026' Takao Kanon's piano performance - YouTube

Asanoyama, out of love for his hometown... criticizes cheering etiquette: 'I think he's probably from Toyama' and shouts loudly from the siding, 'Please also be respectful' [Sumo]: Chunichi Sports, Tokyo Chunichi Sports

#I participated in the Hong Kong Marathon as an invited runner and finished 16th with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes 52 seconds.

The wind was strong and I was running slower than planned, so I was able to keep up with the lead group until around the 15km mark, but then they started yelling 'You're slow, go go go!' and I ended up falling behind the group as they picked up the pace. … pic.twitter.com/zVc6xeXydk
— Yuki Kawauchi (@kawauchi2019) January 18, 2026

A look back at the Arima Kinen controversy surrounding Lilac, who will be running in tomorrow's Nikkei New Year Cup

9th favorite in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup, finishing 3rd

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The Arima Kinen was set as his retirement race.
The jockey is expected to be Yusuke Fujioka, who will become a trainer next year.

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Lilac was ranked 32nd in the fan vote, placing her within the top 10 of the voting pool.

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After the Hanshin JF, the specially registered horses for the Arima Kinen will be announced... pic.twitter.com/Eb1qHCKfWT
— Horse Racing Information Club (individually operated) (@keiba_info_club) January 17, 2026

◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
'Green Cola,' a cola made with plant-based ingredients, will be released on May 12th exclusively at convenience stores in Tokyo and three prefectures.

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