Headline news for August 10, 2026


©Asaki Misato/PUI PUI Molcar Production Committee

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of the TV anime broadcast of ' PUI PUI Molcar ,' a stop-motion animation that gained popularity for the cuteness of the Molcars and its dynamic visuals in a world where guinea pigs have been turned into cars, the production of new and special episodes has been decided. The series' creator, Tomoki Misato, will be in charge of directing and writing the script, and a teaser visual and teaser video have been released.

PUI PUI Molkar, directed by Tomoki Misato, is releasing a new film! A special episode has been announced! [Teaser video] - YouTube


We have also received a comment from Director Misato.

I'm so happy to be directing and writing the script for 'PUI PUI Molkar' again after a five-year hiatus. I really wanted to make Molkar again, and I'm thrilled that it's finally happening! I also feel like I've kept chocolate lovers waiting for a very long time! I hope you'll look forward to the slightly longer special episode!


©Asaki Misato/PUI PUI Molcar Production Committee

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

'Annual Income Standard Score Checker' lets you find out how your annual income ranks in terms of standard deviation based on gender, prefecture, and age - GIGAZINE

A plant known for over 100 years has been found to be a carnivorous plant, capturing insects with its stems, not its leaves - GIGAZINE

Password expert admits his past theory was wrong, stating 'Uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols were meaningless' - GIGAZINE

An elderly man, so obsessed with Pokémon GO, attaches 11 smartphones to his bicycle and rides around with them - GIGAZINE

A video created using deepfake technology transforms the live-action 'The Lion King,' which has become a hot topic for being too realistic, into the animated version of 'The Lion King' - GIGAZINE

Man arrested for riding around on a 50cc cooler box without a license - GIGAZINE

New Mobile Police Patlabor project 'PATLABOR EZY' in the works, teaser site released - GIGAZINE

The mechanism by which blue light damages the retina and causes blindness has been revealed - GIGAZINE

The Difference Between 'Harmonious Sexual Passion' and 'Aggressive Sexual Passion': What You Need to Know for a More Fulfilling Sex Life - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)



















◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)




◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Tax official dismissed for disciplinary reasons after receiving approximately 150 million yen from elderly woman for boat racing | NHK News | National Tax Agency, Regional Tax Bureau, Ibaraki Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture

Prime Minister Takaichi's speech was 85% copy-pasted... A desperate disparity in 'feelings for Hiroshima' compared to former Prime Minister Ishiba and Princess Aiko | Nikkan Gendai DIGITAL

The revision of the Imperial House Law was a 'deceptive attack'... Former Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa, a descendant of the Konoe family, the head of the Five Regent Houses, witnessed Prime Minister Takaichi's 'unbelievable attitude towards the Imperial Family' | Bunshun Online

Centrist reform coalition's approval rating is 1.7%, placing it sixth among opposition parties - Sankei News

Doctor who ate undercooked chicken ends up in a wheelchair: 'It was an avoidable risk' - Asahi Shimbun

All-Toshin Bankruptcy: Over 53.9 billion yen in loans at risk of being unrecoverable or delayed…Spreading to 34 financial institutions, nearly half at risk of default: Yomiuri Shimbun




Shiga: The 'Lake Biwa Three Cities Simultaneous Fireworks Display' was canceled without proper procedures with the city, and no inquiries were made regarding permission to use explosives... The 'executive committee,' whose constituent organizations and phone numbers are unknown, had already sold paid viewing tickets: Yomiuri Shimbun




[Breaking News] Bear suspected of attacking farm goats... Farmer reports 'goats missing,' drone survey confirms bear, approximately 1.8m long, preying on goats in a nearby river in Yakumo Town, Hokkaido | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

Special prosecutor tells company president during interrogation, 'If you're hostile towards the Public Prosecutors Office, you're an anti-social element,' video footage shown in court... President sues for damages: Yomiuri Shimbun

Trump angered by reports of ammunition shortages, fears it will weaken his position in negotiations with Iran (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Germany: 9,600 deaths in June heatwave due to lack of air conditioning and preparedness: Jiji.com

Allegations of 'sexual bribery' to foreign referees at the Korea Football Association; Japanese referees may also be targeted; a fatal scandal for South Korea, which considers itself the 'leader of Asia' (1/4) | JBpress

The Korea Football Association allegedly provided 'sexual favors' to foreign referees during World Cup and Olympic qualifiers, involving over 10 individuals over approximately one year starting in 2011. JNN report obtained | TBS NEWS DIG Photo Gallery

Japanese referees may also be involved: South Korean Football Association suspects of providing sexual favors to foreign referees | Mainichi Shimbun

Eleven people, including Yemeni civilians, killed in Houthi attack; targets were 'enemy Saudi' forces. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

Five people killed and many injured in attacks by Russia and Ukraine (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News

WHO's warehouse in Ukraine attacked; Director-General condemns the attack (1 photo) International News: AFPBB News

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
'It's like we started from the most delicious part of an industrial game.' Nippon Steel, which had projected a quarterly loss, invested in the US Steel it acquired, and somehow its net profit reached 290 billion yen - Togetter



When the conversation turned to the war, my grandmother would become quiet... She was the daughter of a wealthy farming family, so they made a lot of money, and her brothers were only drafted into the Imperial Guard, and she only ever ate white rice during the war - Togetter






















Men over 40 are said to be obsessed with weight training, camping, and curry, but what's the female equivalent? The examples given are startling and make you laugh because they apply to you - Togetter

'Apparently, these are all almost unused dishes that my mother found while cleaning out her family home.' No second-hand shops would take them, even for free... What to do? → There seems to be a historical background to this. 'Why not try using Jimoty?' - Togetter

My husband is so cynical that he said the swimming pool we're going to is just a pool of water. 'If you say that, then he himself is just elementary particles temporarily gathered into a human shape,' I replied. - Togetter

A story about a mother who, after scolding her son for not eating the breakfast she prepared, replied, 'Mom's cooking is terrible, so I don't want to eat it,' and then responded, 'If it's terrible, then you don't have to eat it. From now on, you'll have to prepare your own meals. I'll give you money,' has sparked debate - Togetter

I will be admitted to the hospital for rehabilitation starting August 14th. This is because I'm gradually losing the ability to walk due to Parkinson's disease. – KEISUI ART STUDIO

On the Tohoku Shinkansen on the way back, someone was smoking an e-cigarette hidden in their bag in their seat, filling the train car with the smell of cigarette smoke... I evacuated to the deck and reported it to the conductor, but the person said they were 'not satisfied with just a warning' and being asked to move seats - Togetter

'My fingernails have started to peel off because I caught hand, foot, and mouth disease from my child. I'll tell you everything I know, so please stop.' A series of horrifying real-life experiences that will make you shudder - Togetter

A small camera was hidden in the bushes next to my house, so I called the police, but they just casually said, 'It's probably lost property...' The next day, a boy who looked about 20 years old came to my house and said, 'I dropped a camera around here...' - Togetter

A local guy, the son of a wealthy landowner with virtually no work experience, opens up the rooftop of his building—the best place to see the fireworks—every year on the night of the fireworks display, invites his neighbors over for a drinking party. - Togetter

Immediately after arriving in America, I thought, 'Japanese people who are fluent in English are so cool!' → After more than 5 years, I've started to see things completely differently - Togetter

I placed a reservation and arrived at the store exactly on time → 'Please wait' → Then another customer came in and took their order 5 minutes later → The same thing happened again → 10 minutes later, I checked and it was ready to hand over... A collection of relatable experiences - Togetter

When I was the chief mourner at my mother's funeral, I didn't invite someone she had asked me not to, and that person later blamed me for it. However, I'm glad I didn't invite them, and I don't think I did anything wrong. - Togetter

Australians don't work Saturdays, so working holiday visa holders can earn double the hourly wage (8,500 yen) by working Saturdays, making over 60,000 yen for 8 hours of work, and say the work style is ideal → If you just want to make money, Australia is the place - Togetter

I needed German, so I've been studying it for a year and a half... In the first six months, I went through grammar and vocabulary books dozens of times and memorized them completely, so I no longer have trouble reading and writing, and I've kept a diary for eight months → Praise pouring in, but 'it's not for everyone' - Togetter

◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
Roland - Company - News Release - 2026 - August 8th is a day to celebrate the TR-808, the legendary rhythm machine that revolutionized the music scene.

Wind-up Mini 4WD - Nico Nico Douga









How to create a WordPress theme using Telex

[Breaking News] Hacker group allegedly leaks Nichirei's personal information | 47NEWS




◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
Super Kaguya's Meals! - Episode 0 | Bibibi Comic






















When my older sister was in high school, a stranger approached her on the street and she timidly asked, 'What is it?' The man replied, 'I can see you...' - A story about my older sister from the author of 'Princess Mother' - Togetter






2026 Edition Anime Original Source Map | After researching 146 anime, I found out where anime original sources come from. | Asahi Keke.

'Injured? No, I'm not.' - taigaai

TV anime 'Tenmaku no Jadougal' General Director: Naoko Yamada / Director: Abel Gongora Mongolia Location Scouting Interview - YouTube


'THE RIBBON HERO' Sapphire x Velvet Climax PV Released / Streaming Exclusively Worldwide on Netflix Starting August 8, 2026 (Sat) - YouTube


'Wistoria of the Wand and Sword' Season 2 Boundary Festival Arc PV / Blu-ray Volume 1 on sale August 26th, Volume 2 on sale November 27th - YouTube


[Limited Time Free] Official anime 'Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack' all 12 episodes available for streaming! From August 7th (Fri) 20:00 to September 7th (Mon) 23:59 - YouTube


TV anime 'The Young Lord Who's Good at Running Away' Season 2 Ending Theme 'Three Great Generals' Cover Song | 'If You Want Romance feat. Yukiyasu Unno, Yorinao Netsu, Shigenobu Mochizuki (Three Great Generals of the Suwa Shinto Party)' - YouTube


The Making of 'Sayonara Lala' - Behind the Scenes - OP Production - YouTube


TV Anime 'Even the Student Council Has Holes!' Character PV (Toshimi Hiratsuka: Yumi Uchiyama) | Broadcasting begins October 2026! - YouTube


TV Anime 'The Unrivaled Sage's Academy: A Second Reincarnation, An S-Rank Cheat Magician's Adventure' First Half Recap Video | Now Airing and Streaming! - YouTube


Episode 6 'The Sound of Innovation' Non-credit Opening Video | TV Anime 'Twentieth Century Electric Catalog - Eureka Everyka -' - YouTube


[Character PV] TV Anime 'Yomi no Tsugai' ~Kagemori Jin Arc~ - YouTube


TV Anime 'Hanazakari no Kimitachi e' Story Visual [Model Version] Release PV - YouTube


TV Anime 'I'm a Frustrated Villainess ~The Tale of the Swap of Hinamiya Butterfly and Mouse~' Reirin x Lili PV - YouTube


[Streaming for a limited time of 2 weeks] TV Anime 'Useless Skill: Nut Master ~About the fact that I can eat Skill Fruits (which kill you if you eat them) infinitely~' Episode 1 [DMM pictures 10th Anniversary] - YouTube


'Narushio' Ver.3.6 PV | The Shadow of the Lamp Clad in Illusionary Clouds, the Heart of a Sword Troubled by the Mundane World - YouTube


'Super Woden Rally Edge' Trailer | PS5® & PS4® - YouTube


PS5 'Cities: Skylines Remastered Japan Special Edition' Shop of Shibuya Trailer - YouTube


GGST Short Anime 'Erika's Melancholy' Episode 1 [Official] - YouTube


The Kingdom of the Azure Sea / 'Faaast Penguin' New Season Trailer - YouTube


[Genshin Impact] Character Trailer: Alyosha (CV: Gen Sato) 'Winter Hunt' - YouTube


Those who refute the claim that 'Megumi Hayashibara broke through with Evangelion'... 'She was already a monstrously successful artist even before Evangelion' - Togetter

◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
Experience Spider-Man's perspective completely! Behind the scenes of Tom Holland's otherworldly action filming using special cameras. 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is a huge hit in theaters! - YouTube








News | Regarding the passing of player Saimoni Vunirangi | Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex | Rugby

Saimoni Vunirangi, a player for Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex (hereinafter referred to as Kyushu KV), passed away on the morning of August 7, 2026 (Friday) at a hospital in Fukuoka City. We offer our deepest condolences.
On August 3rd, 2026 (Monday), after team practice, player Saimoni showed symptoms of heatstroke and was immediately transported to a medical facility for treatment. However, despite the best efforts, he passed away.






◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
To beat the summer heat, enjoy an early taste of autumn with two beverages featuring Kyoho grapes, one fizzy and the other chunky, available from August 17th (Monday) - Starbucks Stories

Butamen becomes fried chicken at Seven-Eleven! Ring-shaped 'Strange Chicken (Butamen Tonkotsu Flavor)' released | Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. Press Release

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