Jun 01, 2026 18:37:00

Headline news for June 1, 2026

©WASTED CHEF PROJECT

A teaser trailer has been released for 'WASTED CHEF,' the first original animation project by director

Takayuki Hirao , which reunites the staff from the theatrical anime 'Pompo the Cinephile .' The trailer showcases the film's appeal as 'exquisite entertainment' that will capture viewers' stomachs with juicy hamburgers and other such scenes, as well as its unsettling and mysterious world, raising expectations for the film.

Official website for the project 'WASTED CHEF'
https://kadokawa-animation.jp/wasted-chef/

'WASTED CHEF' Teaser Trailer | Takayuki Hirao's Original Animation Project - YouTube

Furthermore, a manga adaptation has been announced for serialization in 'Young Ace' (KADOKAWA). The serialization will begin in the July 2026 issue, which will be released on June 4, 2026, and it will be interesting to see how the story of 'WASTED CHEF' unfolds before the movie is released.

Incidentally, I previously interviewed Director Hirao in conjunction with the release of 'Pompo the Cinephile.'

Interview with Takayuki Hirao, director of the animated film 'Pompo the Cinephile': How did he create a film about a minority striking back at the majority in a way that resonates with the majority? - GIGAZINE

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

Why Google Maps doesn't work well in South Korea - GIGAZINE

Why are confusing 'business terms' used in companies? - GIGAZINE

Active Marines recreate the legendary Trojan War wearing 3,500-year-old 'ancient Greek armor,' proving its effectiveness as combat-ready weaponry - GIGAZINE

Research shows that time seems to pass more slowly during exercise - GIGAZINE

Data from the demo version of 'Pokémon Gold and Silver' has been leaked, revealing numerous early designs of Pokémon that did not appear in the final product - GIGAZINE

The 'Giga Big Mac,' with four beef patties and 2.8 times the volume, has returned for a limited time of two weeks, so I tried it - GIGAZINE

The latest version of the text generation language model 'GPT-3,' which was criticized as 'too dangerous' due to its extremely high accuracy in producing text, has been released - GIGAZINE

Footage of molten gallium filmed at 1000fps creates an otherworldly atmosphere - GIGAZINE

'Blue Note,' a device that uses sounds inaudible to humans to physically destroy hard drives and trigger a blue screen of death - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
My fourth-grade son asked me, 'Dad, don't we have any karma?' I was stunned, and then he said, 'My friend is going abroad this summer with the karma she's accumulated. She told everyone at school. I'm so jealous!' - Togetter

I was wondering if it was okay for SUSURU_TV to suddenly start using Inmu slang, but then I saw in the comments that it had a message like 'This is bad!' and I thought both the person who noticed and SUSURU were genuine geniuses.
This video really put the reader's skills to the test. pic.twitter.com/zhgJl41cG0
— Shiga (@mahjong_shiga) May 31, 2026

◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Drought-resistant mold threatens world treasures; countermeasures backfire - Nikkei

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Unprecedented situation for bluefin tuna: Fishing suspended or restricted in multiple prefectures due to increased catch | NHK News | Fisheries, Fisheries Agency, Fukui Prefecture

World's first 'fully farmed' eels go on sale | NHK News | Fisheries, food service, Tokyo

Child Welfare Minister Kikawada: 'Don't hesitate to consult with child welfare services' regarding Abe's assault case: Asahi Shimbun

<Henoko Boat Accident> Anti-base group and captain refuse to cooperate with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's questioning! No apology given... 'Is it not okay?' says the representative of the 'Opposition Association' | Daily Shincho

Urasoe, Okinawa: City apologizes for the theft of 83 computers from government offices; fears of data leaks affecting over 110,000 residents.

Data fully recovered through sheer determination: New video footage from before the sinking and the 'last message' received by the family - Shiretoko offshore sightseeing boat sinking accident - YouTube

Rice, 5kg, 3,692 yen including tax, down from last week, lowest level in 10 months | NHK News | Rice, Retail, Agriculture

Don Quijote's PPIH takes advantage of naphtha shortage to offer cheapest private-label 500ml bottles of water in black and white packaging for 40 yen - Nikkei

Customers flock to Costco in the US in search of gasoline; why can they sell it so cheaply? - CNN.co.jp

Israeli Prime Minister orders military to control 70% of Gaza, ignoring ceasefire agreement. (5 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Israel strongly opposes being blacklisted for sexual violence in conflict zones, declares severance of ties with UN Secretary-General (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

Ghalibaf stated, 'We will not approve any agreement that does not protect the rights of the Iranian people.' (4 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Russian drone crashes into apartment complex in NATO member Romania, injuring 2 people. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

Russian drone strikes apartment building in Romania, injuring two people; EU and NATO strongly condemn the move - BBC News

Russian drone strikes apartment building in NATO member Romania while attacking nearby Ukrainian port - CNN.co.jp

Law passed requiring additional payments from patients prescribed 'OTC-like drugs' | NHK News | Healthcare, National Diet, House of Councillors

'Even Prime Minister Takaichi knows how difficult the illness is,' says a man suffering from the same rheumatoid arthritis, expressing anger over the increased burden of medical expenses: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Two days after the decision to 'significantly increase' medical fees, a 'leading figure in the Japan Medical Association' celebrated with geisha entertainment | Daily Shincho

Japan Self-Defense Forces to be dispatched to NATO's Ukraine support command - Ministry of Defense | NHK News | Ministry of Defense, Japan Self-Defense Forces, NATO, Ukraine situation

China strongly opposes Japan-Philippines maritime boundary negotiations: 'Completely illegal and invalid' (3 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Koizumi refutes claim that 'Japan is a new form of militarism'; other Asian countries express concern over Sino-Japanese conflict: Asahi Shimbun

Tokaido Shinkansen to invest 11 billion yen over 4 years in measures against heavy rain between Mishima and Hamamatsu - Nikkei

Approximately 10,000 people demonstrate in front of the Diet, calling for an end to war and chanting 'Prime Minister must uphold the Constitution' | Mainichi Shimbun

Government and Bank of Japan to intervene in the market with a scale of 11 trillion yen from April 28 to May 27 | NHK News | Finance, Ministry of Finance, Bank of Japan

Kazuhiko Masuda, suspected of leading a robbery and murder in Tochigi and who fled overseas, is now wanted in the public...there may be higher-ranking figures behind the scenes: Yomiuri Shimbun

Zelensky praises unit that 'massacred 100,000 Poles' during World War II; risk of worsening relations between the two countries. (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Census response rate remains at only 80%; 'all households' statistics begin to crumble, blurring the nation's outline - Nikkei

SoftBank Group's market capitalization reaches 49 trillion yen, making it the top spot in Japan; Toyota loses its position for the first time in 22 years - Nikkei

A Dutch woman died when her bicycle collided with her husband's bicycle trailer in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto. | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto/Shiga News Site

Criticizing anti-Kurdish sentiment leads to a barrage of insults and death threats... 'Easy targets' and 'minorities' are chosen: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

10,000 people climb Mt. Fuji annually during its off-season, despite road closures... Yomiuri Shimbun and others estimate: Yomiuri Shimbun

Recruitment process begins, job offer rate already at 80%; Mitsubishi Estate abolishes internships due to increased burden - Nikkei

Construction industry retirement benefits currently at '4 million yen even after 40 years of work'; raising to attract talent - Nikkei

London housing prices plummet as tax increases drive away foreign investors; countries implement price control measures - Nikkei

US court orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center, denies name change - Nikkei

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
Just when we thought things would finally be peaceful after the senior female employee, who used to click her tongue and say things like 'You're really useless,' finally retired, the veterans suddenly started acting arrogantly towards the newcomers... Is being the senior female employee a hereditary position?! - Togetter

A story about someone suddenly starting to sprint on a train, causing everyone present to become wary and tense up, thinking they were a dangerous person. However, they picked up a smartphone from a seat and handed it to the person who had forgotten it just before the doors closed - Togetter

Hey, wait a minute! What are they... 'investigating'?! 'Judging by the shape, they must be investigating that black thing.' → Response from someone who does this job - Togetter

'The unit bathroom smells too much like pee.' I wouldn't want to leave a note like this either. 'Sometimes, even though you should say something, it's hard to say.' - Togetter

A Vietnamese intern was taken to a family restaurant, and while still seated, started a video call with his family in Vietnam... This experience highlights cultural differences and elicits various reactions - Togetter

I was about to get off the train when I bumped into someone and my white cane fell onto the tracks, which made me panic. But at that moment, the people around me moved to help, and I felt the kindness of strangers, which made me think that the world is a good place. - Togetter

I ordered a hot snack at a convenience store, but the elderly cashier started processing the next transaction... Even when I told her I hadn't received my item, she wouldn't listen, saying, 'Don't cut in line, get in line properly!' - Togetter

I found a wallet in a taxi, and it contained an ENT clinic's appointment card, so I called the clinic, gave them my phone number, and asked them to contact the taxi company so I could leave it with the driver → It ended on a sour note - Togetter

Some people might be concerned about bathing with someone who has an artificial anus, but don't worry. We regularly bathe with dozens of people who have natural anuses that aren't as completely sealed as artificial anuses, and whose cleanliness is sometimes uncertain. Nothing happens, right? Humans are strong, and... https://t.co/YO7S9xQSfM
— Nitori Kei's 'Constellations Only Visible at the Start of the New School Year' - New book in the Municipal High School Series now on sale! (@nitadorikei) May 31, 2026