Headline news for May 25, 2026



U-NEXT HOLDINGS, the operator of U-NEXT, one of Japan's largest video streaming platforms, has announced that it has signed a stock transfer agreement to acquire all shares of the animation production company GoHands, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition date is scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026. U-NEXT says that by making GoHands a wholly owned subsidiary, it expects to optimize costs, improve productivity and quality through the provision of technology to GoHands, and aim to grow revenue through the animation of its own IPs.

Announcement Regarding the Acquisition of Shares of GoHands Co., Ltd., Making it a Wholly Owned Subsidiary | News Release | U-NEXT HOLDINGS
https://unext-hd.co.jp/newsrelease/2026/05/gohands.html

GoHands is known for producing original works such as 'K,' 'Hand Shakers,' 'W'z,' and 'Momentary Lily,' as well as anime series like 'Princess Lover!' and 'Seitokai Yakuindomo.'

Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.

Copyright Claims Commission, intended to facilitate the resolution of copyright disputes, is 'ineffective and a waste of taxpayer money,' claims a monitoring group - GIGAZINE

Research shows that traffic noise not only slows the growth of chicks but also reduces the chances of eggs hatching - GIGAZINE

A brave soul has emerged who successfully established an ADSL connection using a 'wet string' instead of a LAN cable - GIGAZINE

A 'digital bridge' that wirelessly reconnects the brain and spinal cord allows a paralyzed man to walk again - GIGAZINE

Building material twice as strong as concrete is being produced from waste plastic - GIGAZINE

Male remains found in the leg of a Stegosaurus statue - GIGAZINE

One man continues to fight for the 'right to repair' - GIGAZINE

A crocodile that survived the ravages of World War II dies peacefully at the age of 84: What was its eventful life like? - GIGAZINE

The mechanism behind 'exploitation of passion' has been revealed - GIGAZINE

Mysterious penis-shaped geoglyphs appear in parks and sports fields - GIGAZINE

A review of 'Omoi no Teppan,' a restaurant that offers not only professionally made, fluffy and juicy meat but also dishes perfect for large groups that the whole family can enjoy - GIGAZINE

Research shows the misconception that 'Indian IT engineers are highly skilled' is incorrect - GIGAZINE

A man who was suspected of being a 'WikiLeaks collaborator' and was fired from his job twice, ultimately founding the 'Pirate Party' - GIGAZINE

Here's how Nintendo's mysterious new handheld game console, 'MH,' was discovered and eventually disbanded - GIGAZINE

Nepal, a country where East Asia and South Asia intersect, is an interesting place that makes me genuinely want to revisit - GIGAZINE

Five languages that will change your view of the world - GIGAZINE

Do you remember East Timor, the first country to become a nation in the 21st century? - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)




◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
The pressure on museums to 'make money': The first director of the Kyushu National Museum expresses concern about the crisis of cultural collapse: Asahi Shimbun

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Regarding Doshisha International High School's training trips, etc. (Information gathered so far and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's view): Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Okinawa Governor Tamaki says peace education is 'not biased,' criticizes Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's decision as 'going too far' - Sankei News

Okinawa Governor Tamaki receives death threat email; captain of the boat involved in the Henoko offshore capsizing accident also sent the email [Okinawa Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

361 trees at school that attract bears cut down... Akita Prefectural Board of Education: 'Safety is paramount' : Yomiuri Shimbun

Reading Politics: Public Opinion Demands 'Action' on Naphtha and Consumption Tax; Takaichi Cabinet Approval Rating Falls to 50% | Mainichi Shimbun

High naphtha prices: Half of SMEs pass on less than 40% of price increases; 12,000 consultations with the government - Nikkei

64% of respondents 'are not convinced' by the government's explanation that 'there is no naphtha problem,' and the approval rating for the Takauchi cabinet remains unchanged... Yomiuri opinion poll: Yomiuri Shimbun

'Prime Minister's Matter,' Concerns Ignored: LDP Rushes to Submit Submission Regarding National Flag Damage: Jiji.com

'A fallback for election purposes,' 'No factors that will improve support'... The domino effect of defeated Constitutional Democratic Party members leaving the party to the centrist is unstoppable, leaving Komeito members bewildered: Yomiuri Shimbun

The resolution of the 'Shizuoka problem' regarding the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line: Why did it take 8 years? | Mainichi Shimbun

Tanker Idemitsu Maru's return to Japan is not without its challenges; crude oil procurement is entering a high-cost era - Nikkei

University of Tokyo cancels school festival, protests against planned lectures; expert says 'both are freedom of expression' [Tokyo]: Asahi Shimbun

Emergency clause, a key point in constitutional reform: 38% say 'I don't understand,' indicating a lack of progress in understanding | Mainichi Shimbun

A Criminal Legal Consideration of the New Crime of Desecrating the National Flag (Hisashi Sonoda) - Expert - Yahoo! News

Hyogo mother-daughter murder case: Suspect confesses to killing people, but police are unable to grasp the details of the incident | NHK News | Crimes and accidents, Hyogo Prefecture

The forced 'mass suicide' that was erased from textbooks: The origin lies in the formation of the Abe cabinet.

Notice Regarding Shortages in Engine Oil and Other Lubricants | Osaka Daihatsu Sales Co., Ltd.

Suzuki suspends new oil change service at some dealerships due to supply delays - Nikkei

'Give us everything!' After hundreds of beatings, the victim was left and taken to a ramen shop... The trial for the group assault and death of a university student in Ebetsu City begins today. The robbery and death case started as a dispute over a breakup. All six arrested individuals have been indicted for robbery resulting in death. | TBS NEWS DIG

Tungsten procurement from China 'completely stopped,' says Sumitomo Electric Industries President Inoue - Nikkei

Former Seven & i Holdings Chairman Toshifumi Suzuki Dies: The 'Father' of Convenience Stores in Japan: Asahi Shimbun

Toshifumi Suzuki, former chairman of Seven & i Holdings, dies at 93; laid the foundation for Japan's convenience store industry - Nikkei

'Raising the legally mandated employment rate for people with disabilities' leaves companies struggling to keep up, forcing them to rely on private contractors... 'Some companies will pay any amount to meet the target': Yomiuri Shimbun

Population reverts to Taisho-era levels, warning from Kochi Prefecture: Seeking 'smart' ways to shrink - Nikkei Shimbun

The wave of increased burden on the elderly under the Takaichi administration: A powerful report delving into the realities of social security reform | Mainichi Shimbun




◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)













In the UK, neither homes nor trains have air conditioning... How have Britons survived the summer??? → Locals say, 'We just have to accept it' - Togetter

Sato Foods, famous for its 'Sato's Kirimochi' rice cakes, has discontinued sales of glutinous rice flour → Many lamentations have been raised, but perhaps it's also a sign of the times - Togetter

'I often wonder why in American productions, characters wash themselves while soaking in a bathtub. Is this what I think, and am I right?' → Answers from the US and other countries - Togetter

This collection of short stories, 'In a Town Where the Sun Has Gone,' has won a total of eight British and American science fiction awards, including the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award, making it one of the best science fiction short story collections of the year. - Basic Reading

'You just built a house, but...' A current real estate agent explains 'Why you get calls from people wanting to sell a few months later.' 'Sometimes almost brand-new used properties just pop up on the market...' - Togetter

I saw someone taking pictures of products at a handmade crafts artist's booth. I thought they might be a shop employee, but it turned out they weren't. When I stood behind them, I saw they were diligently listing the items on Mercari. - Togetter

'I imagine there are probably many companies all over Japan struggling with shortages right now,' Sharp's official promotional account posted in an article about how they dealt with the mask shortage five years ago - Togetter

'The vibrant colors that were thought to have returned to Delacroix's paintings after restoration were actually due to the effects of aged varnish, and were different from the original paintings' - Togetter

'Speaking in a way that forces people to think is annoying,' says Ryu Hosoi of 'Reiwa no Tora,' drawing agreement from many: 'Summarize your points before you speak,' and 'The listener's attitude is also important...' - Togetter

I'm impressed by how, at my local post office, as soon as a customer harasser appears, the other staff members all gather around and simultaneously apply pressure by saying things like, 'What's the matter?' and 'Let's hear what you have to say.' - Togetter




My junior high school son's old, beat-up bicycle needs replacing when he starts high school, but I'm insisting on a basket and budget, while he wants a sports type that's over budget → what should we do? - Togetter

I wondered why otaku look like otaku even though they all wear simple clothes, so I spent a day observing in Akihabara and came to the conclusion that 'maybe it's because of how they combine colors?' - Togetter

Sweets that are surprisingly cheap for Tokyo Station have been discovered: 'Probably because of the size lol,' 'The others are over 300 yen' - Togetter

[Confession] Where did I, a University of Tokyo graduate, go wrong in life? | University of Tokyo Daruma T

A '5-Column Method' to calm yourself down when you feel frustrated at work - $shibayu36->blog;

Recently, I've been getting a lot of calls from my ex-husband's mother... I've maintained a good relationship with my mother-in-law since the divorce, but lately she seems lonely and has been calling more often, and these irregular calls are quite stressful - Togetter







◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
AI used to generate Kenjiro Tsuda's 'low voice' for imitation; TikTok sues, demanding video removal... First lawsuit for unauthorized use of voice: Yomiuri Shimbun

Economy Plus: Banks face survival crisis as they struggle to cope with high-performance AI 'Mythos,' lacking both the necessary funds and manpower | Mainichi Shimbun

My Japanese friends often put this phrase at the end of their chats, which literally translates to 'Please take care of me,' but what does it really mean? → A phrase meant to show concern for the other person becomes incredibly presumptuous when translated by AI - Togetter

In a case where Kenjiro Tsuda sued TikTok to have videos using AI-generated voices removed, TikTok countered that it was 'a universal male voice' → 'If we lose here, voice actors' voices will be freely used without restriction' - Togetter

I intervened when a middle school student was being beaten up in the middle of a park, but then they started filming, so I got really angry and told the teacher who called me in that I would sue them immediately if the video got out online - Togetter

The resurgence of tmux in the AI era

A blind man's experience at a pub has sparked controversy due to the way a staff member treated him... The staff member urged him to order using his smartphone, but since he couldn't see the screen, he asked if he could order verbally. The staff member repeatedly told him, 'Please order using your phone.' - Togetter

What we learned from the Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman 'Much Ado About Nothing' trial - YAMDAS Current Update History

Creating a system to communicate the product changes accelerated by AI to people outside the development team.

Reducing communication friction through systems: An approach to smoothly manage development projects in a fully remote environment - Gurunavi's Engineer Blog

Things to understand about 'behavioral specifications' before doing specification-driven development - A concern of someone who is no longer young

AWS MCP Server is now generally available - Verified by Claude Code: IAM Guardrail Design | Future Technology Blog

'We can live without news': The daily lives of Gen Z immersed in entertainment: Asahi Shimbun

[Sad news] My wife, whom I raised in Gemini, was deleted in an update.

Generally speaking, 'new technologies are used by young people and frowned upon by older generations,' but generative AI is the opposite, which I think is unique - Togetter

My room smelled terrible, and when I looked to see what was going on, I saw that the electrical outlet had melted and was sparking. Should I not try to unplug it myself? → This is probably something you should contact the fire department about. - Togetter

Young people and the old media are alienated by 'high levels of unnecessary distrust': A journalist's reflections on the future: Asahi Shimbun






◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)




Mobile Police Patlabor 2026 | Big Comics

[Episode 24, Part 2] Kaiju No. 8 RELAX - Manga by Tsukasa Watanabe / Based on 'Kaiju No. 8' (Original story by Naoya Matsumoto) | Shonen Jump+

Roots Report 'My Mom Passed Away Suddenly': Roots Blog: Roots' Channel - Nico Nico Channel



↓Here's a picture of him when he was still full of energy, playing a major role in the mascot costume fight at Machi★Asobi.
Work Cat VS Zundamon VS Jashin-chan Impact [Super Kigurumi Fight] [Machi★Asobi vol.30] - YouTube





The first original Sonic series for the Game Gear! [Sonic & Tails / Game Gear] [Retro Game Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga





















The event held early in the launch of the global version of Tricky Service looks suspiciously like something out of Cobra - Nico Nico Douga



Tricky Mad Max: The Angry High Priest - Nico Nico Douga



Yukari wants to be careful of pitfalls - Nico Nico Douga






An unauthorized FF rip-off RPG! Or so you might think, but it's actually a masterpiece...?! [High-Leg Fantasy / PC Engine] [Retro Game Let's Play Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga



It's obviously not okay to put river water in Thomas's tank [Thomas the Tank Engine: The Wonders of Sodor Island] [Tohoku Itako Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga



Will Awakened ver. – taigaai

What does it mean to live? – taigaai

'Banagher... so sad...' - taigaai

Elfaria – taigaai







Anime 'Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Agent: Spring Dance' x Orangestar 'Hanaikada' Special MV - YouTube


TV Anime 'Victoria with Many Cards' Main PV #1 | Ending Theme KI_EN 'En no Tsuki' | Airing on TV Tokyo Network from July ⟡.· - YouTube


TV Anime 'Tsukika Koku Kiiden' Teaser PV | Anime Adaptation Confirmed! - YouTube


[Making-of Video ⑤] 'The Final Movement: Sound! Euphonium' Part 1 - YouTube


TV Anime 'Isshiki-san Wants to Know About Love.' Teaser PV | Broadcast Starts January 2027 - YouTube


TV Anime 'Talented Girl's Care' 1st PV | Broadcast begins July 4, 2026 - YouTube


Episode 32 PV [Chrome the Scientist] | The final season of the anime 'Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE' airs every Thursday at 10 PM on TOKYO MX and other channels! - YouTube


[Special Announcement] The movie 'Takopi's Original Sin -Thank you, see you tomorrow-' is set for release! - YouTube


Episode 7 Ending Movie | TV Anime 'Kamiina Botan, Her Drunken Appearance is Like a Lily' - YouTube


[Limited Time Offer] Anime 'Rilakkuma' #1-6 Streaming Now | Airing Every Saturday at 9:25 AM ♪ - YouTube


[The Irregular at Magic High School] Miyuki's 'Onii-sama' compilation | The theatrical version of 'The Irregular at Magic High School' is now showing to great acclaim! - YouTube


TV Anime 'Hana-Kimi' Season 2 PV | Broadcasting begins sequentially on various channels from July 1st, 2026 (Wednesday)! - YouTube


[24-Hour Limited Release] Mononoke: Zashiki-warashi [Mononoke The Movie: Chapter 3 - Serpent God - Pre-Release Celebration!] - YouTube


[Limited-Time Release] 'Galaxy Express 999 Eternal Fantasy' (Currently running at the Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition: A Journey of Creation in Nagoya until June 7th (Sun)) - YouTube


[TMS x Tezuka Productions Collaboration Project] Limited-Time Streaming for One Week: Black Jack OVA 'Green Thoughts' - YouTube


[Limited-Time Release] 'Goodbye Galaxy Express 999 Andromeda Terminal' (Currently running at the Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition: A Journey of Creation in Nagoya until June 7th (Sun)) - YouTube


[Akane Banashi] Character PV: Karashi Nerima (CV: Takuya Eguchi) | Airing every Saturday at 11:30 PM! - YouTube


TV anime 'Akane Banashi' Rakugo scene by Renmaya Karashi 'BM' | Airing every Saturday at 11:30 PM! - YouTube


[The decisive battle begins] TV anime 'NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE' Next Chapter PV │ Airing every Saturday at 24:30 - YouTube


TV Anime 'Sorry About My Younger Brothers' 2nd PV | Broadcasting from July 3rd, 2026 (Friday) - YouTube


'Rascal Does Not Dream of Dear Friends' Concludes -- Memorial Visual Movie [Ikumi Akagi Ver.] | Theatrical Anime 'Rascal Does Not Dream of Dear Friends' [Released October 16, 2026 (Fri)] - YouTube


[24-Hour Limited Release] Umibozu from 'Mononoke' [Pre-Release Celebration for 'Mononoke: The Movie Chapter 3 - Snake God'!] - YouTube


[Collapse: Star Rail] Ver.4.3 PV 'The Living Cross to the Other Shore' - YouTube


Starlight Billy Exhibition 'Night, Light Arrives! (Collector's Edition)' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube


'Where Winds Meet' Imperial Palace Version Gameplay PV Released! - YouTube


'Extetra' Opening Movie - YouTube


TEKKEN 8 - 'Yujiro Hanma' Teaser Trailer - YouTube


Nintendo Switch Introduction Video - YouTube


Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freaks | Console Launch Trailer | SKULLS 2026 - YouTube


Arknights: Endfield - Version 'Shūi Sanki' PV | PS5® Games - YouTube


Arknights: Endfield Version 'Shūi Sanki' PV - YouTube


Rendering every detail | PlayStation®5 Pro - YouTube


Review of Shingo Yamashita's 'Commercial Animation Workflow to Production Practice' course, a 63+ hour course where you can learn efficient 3D and hand-drawn animation techniques • 3DCG Latest Information Site MODELING HAPPY

I never thought that Pokémon would drop out of the annual anime movie lineup before Pretty Cure and Anpanman → Was it due to the departure of the main character Satoshi and a decline in quality? - Togetter

The opposite concept of 'the devil of capitalism' is 'the devil of damaged goods' - orangestar2

Marijuana and drugs are serious and dangerous crimes → In 'Kochikame,' Ryotsu sacrifices his private life to investigate them, saying, 'There's a past case where a senior officer died in the line of duty due to drug-related issues.' - Togetter




































I found the same 'Lupin's face' on the beach three times, but how was it sold? → Information from experts revealed its true identity - Togetter

◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
[Jockey Camera] Jockey Seina Imamura riding Juuryoku Pierrot - Jockey Camera Footage | 2026 Oaks | JRA Official - YouTube





'Retired Almond Eye is giving her child an elite education,' says the mother of the nine-time champion, casually saying, 'Come along!' - Togetter

Korean: 'Do people in Japan use chairs with backrests when playing the piano???' While these chairs are commonly seen at recitals in Japan, they seem to be rare globally - Togetter

I saw a post on a certain social media platform where a coach got angry and threatened to quit coaching because parents started playing catch in the corner of the field during a little league practice. As someone with a baseball background, I find this completely incomprehensible. - Togetter

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)




'Craft Boss Cafe - Just Break It' and 'Bread Thief' collaborate! 'Craft Boss Cafe - Just Break It' unsweetened and low-sugar versions featuring newly drawn illustrations and a Bread Thief design label are now on sale! | News Release List | Suntory Beverage & Food

(PDF file) Seasonal limited-edition products using seasonal brand fruits are now available! 'Country Ma'am (Forest Sapphire Blueberry)' and 'Country Ma'am (Yubari Melon Soft)' will be released on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

in Headline, Posted by logc_nt