Headline news for January 20, 2026
It has been announced that the new animated film in the Mobile Police Patlabor series,
The film will be released in three parts in theaters starting May 15, 2026! Official website now open! | Mobile Police Patlabor EZY Official Website
https://ezy.patlabor.tokyo/news/theatrical-release-from-may-2026/
[EZY Information]
— Mobile Police Patlabor Official (@patlabor0810) January 20, 2026
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Special announcement released!
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The film will be released in three parts
File 1: Friday, May 15, 2026
File 2: Friday, August 14, 2026
File 3: March 2027 #PatlaborEZY #patlabor pic.twitter.com/4l266HwMIb
The official website for 'Mobile Police Patlabor EZY' has once again announced the launch of 'PROJECT EZY,' and also includes comments from the cast, including Sumire Uesaka, who plays Towa Kuga, and Kikunosuke Toya, who plays Kippei Amatori.
Additionally, a key visual was released showing Noa Izumi from the 'Patlabor' series and Towa Kuga from 'Mobile Police Patlabor EZY' facing each other.
'Mobile Police Patlabor EZY' File 1 is scheduled to be released on May 15, 2026, 'File 2' on August 14, 2026, and 'File 3' in March 2027.
By the way, the following article was published on the same day in the same month in the past.
A report that when a three-year-old Mac Pro purchased for about 6.7 million yen was traded in by Apple, the appraisal value was reduced by 98% to about 124,000 yen - GIGAZINE
Confession that 'I automated my work more than a year ago but I haven't told anyone' becomes a hot topic - GIGAZINE
Apple's genuine wireless headphones 'AirPods Max' are disassembled, Sony and Bose headphones are 'like toys' - GIGAZINE
UV light used to cure gel nails may cause cell death and DNA damage in the skin - GIGAZINE
Opera Software was found to have been illegally making money from a loan app that charged up to 876% of the user's interest, and if it is found to be illegal, the Opera browser may be shut down - GIGAZINE
Scientists warn that the sixth mass extinction on Earth has already begun - GIGAZINE
More than 50 coffins and a large number of burial goods, including a 4-meter-long 'Book of the Dead' buried more than 3,000 years ago in Egypt, are excavated - GIGAZINE
Radioactively contaminated Chernobyl is now being used as a 'large-scale solar facility' - GIGAZINE
What kind of app is the Chinese SNS 'RedNote' that is overflowing with TikTok refugees? - GIGAZINE
The secret story behind the development of 'Ultima,' a classic computer RPG that had a major impact on Dragon Quest
◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
No, if that's the case, I'm in the way too much lol #sumo #grandsumo #firstplace #sumo https://t.co/a9U9RFpRcx pic.twitter.com/GfdazoazKW
— Saki Iizuka (@sakiiizuka) January 19, 2026
Does the equipment on the right have a face like a mascot character...?
— YumaMk85 (@YumaMk85) January 19, 2026
Something like this... What is this https://t.co/rChSpWvxFU pic.twitter.com/KZkjE30cjx
I have a terrible past of being expelled from the Genetics Society → It wasn't because I advocated heretical theories and touched the wrath of the elders, but because it was a surprising reason 'more severe than I thought' - Togetter
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Key differences between shark-rich and shark-poor marine protected areas revealed | National Geographic Japan website
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Regarding comments made during discussions on the construction of a new stadium, the J.League responded, 'It is difficult to respond to interviews regarding the details.' Akita (Published January 19, 2026) | ABS NEWS NNN
'Central' policy: 'If you think it's wrong, please join the Social Democratic Party.' Mizuho Fukushima criticizes the Constitutional Democratic Party for having 'changed 180 degrees': Tokyo Shimbun Digital
Politics in Reading: The phantom 'February 1st Voting' Proposal: Prime Minister Takaichi's Sudden Dissolution of the House of Representatives, Behind the Scenes of Unrest | Mainichi Shimbun
LDP considers nationalizing remote islands with unknown owners - Nikkei
US Treasury Secretary urges Europe to refrain from retaliation over Greenland | Reuters
Top-down dissolution leaves a legacy of trouble: Time to rethink democracy, Asahi Shimbun Political Department Chief - General Election of the House of Representatives (House of Representatives Election) [House of Representatives Election (House of Representatives Election) 2026][Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun
[We call for your support] Emergency statement by local government leaders following the dissolution of the House of Representatives
Noto earthquake victims sigh over House of Representatives dissolution announcement: 'Prime Minister Takaichi is just trying to protect herself' | Mainichi Shimbun
The emergence of an 'enemy' brings ruling parties together, discord between the LDP and the Ishin Party disappears, and unexpected reinforcements arrive - Sankei News
'No guests over 40' and 'Only guests over 25' - More and more restaurants are imposing age restrictions
Israel denies Trump's Gaza 'peace council' selection - BBC News
Political Sociologist Chigaya Kinoshita: 'Why are liberals and leftists disliked by ordinary Japanese people?' | Jitsuwa Bunka Online
[Breaking News] Democratic Party for the People to Call for Reduction of Resident Tax Burden in Lower House Election | 47NEWS
Video of elementary school student being pinned down and pushed into sea goes viral: Osaka City Board of Education confirms facts, Osaka Prefectural Police notify child protection agency - Sankei News
Sermons don't move the heart; jokes and 'purity' are the weapons: Why 'Christian morality' resonates with Americans of Generation Z | The End Times and Innovation | Bunshun Online
Criticizing the establishment and winning over the times: Who is Nick Fuentes, the 27-year-old far-right influencer shaking up American politics? | The End and Innovation | Bunshun Online
Trump: 'I no longer feel any obligation to think about peace' after missing out on Nobel Peace Prize [Trump returns]: Asahi Shimbun
Commentary: How Europe will respond to Trump's Greenland tariff threats - BBC News
The centrist party's basic policy is heavily influenced by Komeito's arguments, while the CDP's explanation is vague... 'It should be called a rebirth' - Sankei News
Wanted suspect Yoichi Hatta ordered to pay 200 million yen in compensation to his family and others - Fukuoka District Court: Asahi Shimbun
Man found dead in Osaka municipal housing complex: Report: 'I entered someone else's house and found him dead' [Osaka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun
Chased and bumped into? Body found in Osaka public housing complex, caller claims resident punched | Mainichi Shimbun
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on consumption tax cuts change her cautious stance, saying they will not have an immediate effect - Nikkei
144 CDP members intend to join the centrist party, according to CDP members and senior members | 47NEWS
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
A German resident asks, 'How many more times do I have to pee in this country and spend my time desperately searching for a toilet?' → A story that gives insight into toilet and bladder conditions overseas - Togetter
When my host father came to Japan during my study abroad days, I asked him, 'What do you want to eat? Sushi?' He replied, 'I ate it for business, so I don't want Japanese food. I want to eat KFC.' This might actually be a great move. - Togetter
'It's really dangerous when the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism hold a joint emergency press conference' A post by Kentaro Araki, a senior researcher at the Meteorological Research Institute of the Japan Meteorological Agency, became a hot topic. 'This cold wave is really dangerous' - Togetter
When chefs talk, is the lack of motivation among young people a problem? When they try to teach on a day when the restaurant is closed, they are reluctant, asking, 'Are you working on a holiday?' 'Is the time spent honing your skills part of your job?' 'The workplace needs to change' - Togetter
Hasn't Prime Minister Takaichi's statements changed too much? 1. Before she became prime minister, she called for a consumption tax cut. 2. After she became prime minister, she said it would take a year to renovate the cash registers, so it would be impossible to cut the consumption tax on food. 3. When she dissolved the Diet and called an election, she used her powers as prime minister to cut the consumption tax on food. - posfie
The prosecutor contacted me about the sexual assault I suffered from my former boss, and the result was no charges. The suspect admitted to the crime, but 'it's difficult to prove the perpetrator's intent in court' → 'All sexual crimes are intentional, aren't they?' - posfie
A video of a male junior high school student in Osaka City pinning an elementary school student down and pushing him into the sea has spread on social media... The Osaka City Board of Education has confirmed the contents of the video as fact and is investigating whether it constitutes a 'serious bullying incident' - Togetter
If you stop thinking about 'community' and 'relationships' as 'something good,' 'hell' awaits you | Uno Tsunehiro
A group of customers were filling a Kerorin bucket with water from the cold bath before entering the sauna room. I called out to them because they were spilling water on the sauna stove. They replied, 'It's loyly, don't you know?' I was so scared that I made a sign.
— Nomura (@nomu1010) January 19, 2026
In a mini sauna in a small bathhouse with a capacity of 3 people. pic.twitter.com/382k983yQG
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
The display that displays Sushiro's call number is too difficult to understand. 'It's a UI that is completely incomprehensible even though there are so many arrows, numbers, and icons written on it.' - Togetter
[Feature] Transform your small desk for around 3,000 yen! And it's easy! I tried DIYing an 'aftermarket keyboard slider' - PC Watch
31-year-old man arrested for publishing obscene images of female celebrities using generative AI - Sankei News
Duplication of MIDI data created for business purposes Tokyo District Court Judgment 7.3.31 Rei-4 Wa 2832 - IT/System Case Notes
OpenAI beats Google with 97% perfect score in all nine subjects of the University Entrance Examination - Nikkei
Suspect arrested for allegedly using generative AI to create obscene images of female celebrities | NHK News | Incidents & Accidents, Generative AI & Artificial Intelligence, IT & Internet
Is 'being forced to work by AI' the right answer? Business managers think about organizational changes | Keita Yanagawa
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
When preparing delivery slips online,
— Kansai Committee (@kansai_comitia) January 18, 2026
〒559-8602 (Postal code reserved for Intex Osaka)
may not be selectable.
In that case, please enter 〒559-0034 (the postal code for the entire Nanko Kita area of Suminoe Ward)
There is no problem if you send it via https://t.co/aGAyDF6Kdq
[Volunteer Dismantling Call] We are looking for volunteers to help dismantle #KansaiComitia75 . We are short on manpower and are in dire straits. Even just folding up chairs and desks after use will be very helpful! We will keep your luggage in a designated place, and work gloves will be provided by the headquarters. If you are a club leaving early, please help by folding up chairs, etc. #KansaiComitia
— Kansai Committee (@kansai_comitia) January 19, 2026
Anime 'Ascendance of a Bookworm: The Lord's Adopted Daughter' PV 1 | Broadcast begins on Saturday, April 4, 2026 - YouTube
Tohoku Kiritan and Escape from a Spaceship About to Self-Destruct [5 Minutes Until Self-Destruction] - Niconico Video
Weekly Glasses Trivia #21
— Butler Glasses eyemirror President Tsuneta (@megane_ceo) January 18, 2026
Original: Butler Glasses eyemirror
Manga: Eiichiro Mashin *Updated almost every Sunday
[Adult Circumstances] #Hashtag to read mangapic.twitter.com/fFtmvIF3nH
I'm a samurai who loves how Otomachi calls Adachi 'Rei-chan.' And here I am, a cowboy who loves how Adachi is a baby in both name and reality, but is actually quite tall. I'll help out of righteousness. #OtomachiUna #AdachiReipic.twitter.com /twKPYDF6Gb
— Wadashima Grunt (@wdzm) January 19, 2026
The new work in production, 'Welcome to the Guild Quest Team!'
— Pisan @Streaming Viewing & Announcement (@55NicePiSUN) January 19, 2026
The Steam store page has been successfully launched! #GodotEngine
This is a puzzle game where you recover guild party information by looking back at the 'records' of the past 1000 days.
It is currently under review and is expected to be released as early as February.
(The URL for the store page will be posted in the reply section) pic.twitter.com/intNVcSelW
'Mobile Police Patlabor EZY' Special 30 seconds - YouTube
'Mobile Police Patlabor EZY' Special 60 seconds - YouTube
TV anime 'Black Clover' 2nd Season production confirmed! - YouTube
DualSense® Wireless Controller 'Marathon' Limited Edition Released - YouTube
[Genshin] Story Movie 'Escape from 'Utopia'' - YouTube
The more you meet, the more your heart will move. | Action Edition | PlayStation®Plus - YouTube
The seventh wave of 'Azur Lane' is coming! - YouTube
'Winning Post 10 2026' PV - YouTube
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
[Exclusive] Ryoko Yonekura referred to prosecutors for allegedly violating the Narcotics Control Act | FNN Prime Online
[2025 Results] Underground Idol Front Power Map | Underground Idol Front
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
This year's Tori Tatsuta comes in two sauces: garlic tomato and Japanese-style umami sauce | Mos Burger Official Website
[Foods] A refreshing treat ice cream inspired by lemon cake, 'European Sugar Cone Lemon Cake,' will be released on February 23, 2026! | Announcement | Kracie
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