Headline news for August 19, 2026
Bandai has announced the launch of a new hobby series called '
Baraba Ride | Bandai Official Website
https://toy.bandai.co.jp/ja/series/barabaride/
[Baraba Ride] PV launches on 9/19 (Sat). - YouTube
The initial lineup includes three starter sets: the ' Storm Falcon ,' an upper-style machine whose fighting style changes depending on the orientation of its parts; the ' Rush Stallion ,' a spin-style machine characterized by its spins thanks to its thin, large-diameter tires; and the ' Fury Lizard ,' a dash-style machine whose strength lies in its charging attacks thanks to its large-diameter tires and large bumpers. Each part is also customizable, allowing you to create your own unique machine.
'Baraba Ride' is scheduled for release on September 19, 2026. A pre-release trial event and pre-sale will be held at the ' CoroCoro Soul Festival in TOKYO Toy Show 2026 ' from August 29th to 30th.
Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.
A Chinese military satellite may have collided with debris from a Russian spy satellite - GIGAZINE
Google 'eliminates' Android app developers without giving a reason - GIGAZINE
Apex Legends developer sparks outrage after insulting players as 'idiots' and 'freeloaders' - GIGAZINE
Mark Zuckerberg's 'selfie' taken in the metaverse is so bad it's drawing criticism - GIGAZINE
Apple is limiting the speed of non-Apple wireless chargers by half - GIGAZINE
A vulnerability that causes older hard drives to crash when playing Janet Jackson's hit songs is making headlines - GIGAZINE
Progress is being made in unraveling the mechanism that creates the countless 'cloud bands' that appear on Jupiter's surface - GIGAZINE
Apple was found to have used a double agent to prevent the leakage of internal information - GIGAZINE
The Amazon's Choice label doesn't necessarily mean it's a 'good product' - GIGAZINE
A 200-year-old tree explodes due to extreme heat - GIGAZINE
Changing the default browser in Windows 11 is a hassle; the first time you launch the browser, it's your last chance to set it all at once - GIGAZINE
A report on the outrageous Japan premiere of the film 'Taroman: The Great Expo Explosion,' in which Taroman roamed freely and unrestrainedly around the theater, delighting the audience - GIGAZINE
YouTuber sues NVIDIA and OpenAI for allegedly using their models for generative AI training, claiming 'unjust enrichment' rather than copyright infringement - GIGAZINE
The movie 'Barbie' may have influenced the increase in searches for a specific phrase - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
I just realized, is it possible this isn't a hovergi car, but a buggy named Hovergi? pic.twitter.com/Fe4E3U7mCt
— Parsley (@paseri870) August 17, 2026
I can't wait to get my hands on a hovercraft and conquer the mountain passes. pic.twitter.com/Y4FerAl3C7
— Kanzaki etc. (@kanzakietc) August 18, 2026
— Lemoncha (@Lemoncha08014) August 18, 2026
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Following a heated media scrutiny… Black professor at prestigious British university dies amid 'plagiarism allegations'; repercussions spread [Hodo Station] (August 18, 2026) - YouTube
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Immigration and Society: 'Politicians must see the situation firsthand' - Food service at nursing homes on the brink of collapse; hiring of foreigners suspended | Mainichi Shimbun
Trump reveals exchange with Kim Jong-un following announcement of reduction in US-South Korea military exercises - CNN.co.jp
The price Prime Minister Takaichi will have to pay with the reshuffle... She dismissed Deputy Prime Minister Aso's 'request' regarding a consumption tax cut | Nikkan Gendai DIGITAL
Trump administration designates ICC (International Criminal Court) President Akane and others for sanctions (August 19, 2026) - YouTube
US sanctions International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Trump administration imposes sanctions on ICC Director Tomoko Akane, freezing her assets in the United States - Nikkei
[Breaking News] The US government has designated Tomoko Akane, President of the International Criminal Court, as a target for sanctions: Jiji.com
ICC Director Akane Sentenced: 'We Will Not Tolerate Attacks on National Sovereignty' - U.S.: Jiji.com
US Trump administration sanctions ICC (International Criminal Court) Chief Justice Akane | NHK News | United States, President Trump
President Trump asks aides to hold US-North Korea summit in the fall, US media reports | NHK News | President Trump, the US, North Korea situation
[Breaking News] Dutch Foreign Minister says 'we do not accept' US sanctions against the ICC | 47NEWS
Iran loses most of control over the Strait of Hormuz; more ships using the Omani route - CNN.co.jp
Takenaka Corporation, which was responsible for constructing the iconic ring roof of the World Expo, may have suffered 13 million yen in damages; the site manager was arrested on suspicion of breach of trust... for allegedly having a subcontractor inflate invoices for his own home renovations: Yomiuri Shimbun
A restaurant in Mie Prefecture was ordered to close after serving chicken intended for cooking as 'sashimi,' resulting in 13 people experiencing fever, diarrhea, and other symptoms. The cause was determined to be food poisoning caused by Campylobacter. | TBS NEWS DIG
Kaoru Ando's view on the harmfulness of the crime of desecrating the national flag: It self-destructs the role of national unity [Crime of desecrating the national flag: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun
Tokai Kisen, which operates a regular ferry service between Tokyo and the Izu Islands, suspects employees of drinking at a New Year's party while the ship was in operation and continuing to work... 'It had become a custom': Yomiuri Shimbun
Body temperature at transport was approximately 40°C. 58-year-old man dies while mowing grass; heatstroke suspected. Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture (Published August 19, 2026) | YTV NEWS NNN
FamilyMart to accept used goods at all stores, partnering with BookOff to develop the reuse market - Nikkei
42-year-old man re-arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a girl for lewd purposes; 200 secretly filmed images found - Metropolitan Police Department: Jiji.com
Three men, including a doctor and a company executive, arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a girl after giving her alcohol, were not indicted by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office | TBS NEWS DIG
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
I'll rub it again and again. This is a photo of me from the days before harnesses existed, when I ran into the road and was hit by a truck, my head split open and my left arm suffered a complex fracture. I'm still alive, but there were kids who didn't, so please, don't worry about putting a harness on your child. https://t.co/7gPh25hTyi pic.twitter.com/jZJxfN7BNH
— mamamadoka (@mamamadoka96) August 18, 2026
It's incredibly dirty and unbelievably expensive . pic.twitter.com/yKVUmdDNKq
— August (@8th_month) August 18, 2026
I once had the experience of frantically cutting up three whole melons in a conference room for dozens of employees at work, and I completely lost it. I wish everyone who brings gifts that need to be cut up would just die → Many people sympathize with this anger - Togetter
Rather than focusing on the hierarchy between Waseda/Keio and the former imperial universities, or between MARCH and regional national universities, I wish the 'academic snobs' of the world would talk about this: 'The academic snobs on the old 2ch forum used to have these kinds of discussions, and it was really interesting.' - Togetter
70% of evacuation shelters lack air conditioning; experts warn 'Summer is a matter of life and death' | NHK News | 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, Kumamoto Prefecture, News Close-up
What measures are being taken to protect children from the heat during summer vacation at after-school childcare facilities? | NHK News | Weather, Heatstroke, Child and Family Agency
A new graduate asked, 'Why does the department head pronounce 'D' as 'day'? Didn't everyone do that in the old days?' When I explained, 'It's to prevent misunderstandings,' they were incredibly surprised. - Togetter
There was a dangerous light van repeatedly swerving on the Shin-Meishin Expressway, so I contacted #9910 and then 110 (the emergency number). Immediately afterward, it swerved from the driving lane into the passing lane and crashed into the median strip. I feel sorry for the 10-ton truck that narrowly avoided it, but thankfully it didn't result in a major accident. A patrol car arrived just before the Yokkaichi Junction and immediately ordered the van to stop. Thank you very much. pic.twitter.com/kuOTfqFyjb
— 🌘Moon halo🌒 (@vanillacolates) August 18, 2026
How do you motivate a junior colleague who has no need to work because their family owns an entire building and they receive 2 million yen in rental income every month, making them an invincible employee who is immune to promotions and being fired? → Various advice gathered - Togetter
My child said, 'I want to ride a ferry,' so we took the 'Sunflower' ferry as a family... It was the best boat trip! Considering the transportation and accommodation costs for a family of four, 48,000 yen was cheap and everyone enjoyed it - Togetter
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
I created a tool called 'Qwato' that allows you to directly write to Obsidian's daily notes from the command line.
I've enabled the automatic generation and updating of web service guidebooks with screenshots using Playwright + LLM.
Can AI's judgments be 'the same every time'? — A story from a maintenance and development team that entrusted inquiries to an AI agent - RAKUS Developers Blog | RAKUS Engineer Blog
'I'm stopping buying from them': Rakuten announces partnership with overseas military drone company, prompting online retailer Tsūhan Seikatsu to announce withdrawal from Rakuten Ichiba - Togetter
Should BIND also face 'the end of the line with LLM'?... With a surge in 'vulnerability reports,' maintenance will be consolidated into the 9.20 series, and security updates will be 'released monthly, so please bear with us'!? [DNS Summer Day 2026] - INTERNET Watch
KDDI roaming service 'ends,' Rakuten Mobile faces a critical moment [Junya Ishino's Mobile Communications SE] - Impress Watch
AI is truly dangerous unless AI labeling is legally mandated soon. Left: A male member of the Constitutional Democratic Party generated a non-existent female member using AI. Right: An image of Councillor Takeda of Ueda City, which is believed to have been used as the source.
— Sachimiriho 8/23 West G11b (@sachimiriho) August 19, 2026
Regardless of party or political affiliation, this is malicious, and a three-month-old baby can't make a peace sign 💧 https://t.co/aeYQgo5U2b pic.twitter.com/GgzG7Jnu7f
I wish it would stop showing up even though I've gone to the trouble of muting it.
— Natsu Ando (Maple Chogokin) 🟣 (@mapleandonatsu) August 19, 2026
[Feature] Sigmarion III is revived! A geek's account of becoming a servant for two months because 'Claude Code' was so amazing - PC Watch
86% of US workers are threatened by AI; fears of being fired for maternity/paternity leave - Nikkei
The day a local LLM formation surpassed a standalone Frontier AI
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
I received a call from the after-school program my younger daughter attends, and when I wondered what was going on, it turned out to be a request: 'One of the children at the after-school program had one side solved, but it got messed up, so could you give it back to your older daughter?' - Togetter
The events surrounding the 'reporting of disliked fandoms' incident that devastated the South Korean doujin community, a chaotic mess of jealousy and resentment, are quite poignant - Togetter
'SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT' Character PV: Divine Child (CV: Risa Shimizu) | Limited 3-week theatrical release starting September 4th (Fri) - YouTube
TV Anime 'I Want to Love You Until You Die' Episode 7 Special Ending Non-Credit Video | Lizzy Seiran (CV: Asami Seto), Maud Ali (CV: Yui Ishikawa) 'Statice' - YouTube
TV Anime 'Thunder 3' Shibuya Guerrilla Battle PV | Airing Every Wednesday - YouTube
'DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION' 2nd PV [Scheduled to air on Fuji TV and other channels in October 2026!] - YouTube
I understand...
— Yuki Yoshimoto (@YOSHIMOTOYUKI1) August 19, 2026
Isn't Professor Morita going to write it?
Mr. Boichi was great.
I think so too.
Just watch the first episode, and you'll understand how interesting Oni Kuzura is, and how much I love Rokudenashi Blues.
I would really appreciate your support! pic.twitter.com/onbYUHk0gJ
A slider that lets you switch between human and animal forms. pic.twitter.com/slwRIEaVKT
— Nokko@skeb accepting requests (@Nokko_Cheshire) August 18, 2026
What's the most successful example of the 'sequel protagonist is the child of the protagonist from the previous work' trope? → Many works are mentioned - Togetter
Jujutsu Kaisen | Collaboration | Graniph Official Online Store
[Information about sales at the #COMITIA157 venue]
— COMITIA Executive Committee (@COMITIAofficial) August 19, 2026
On Sunday, August 23rd, at 'COMITIA157,' the COMITIA Executive Committee will be conducting on-site sales at the West Atrium 'Headquarters' starting at 9:00 AM.
Circle participants can also purchase the catalog 'Tears Magazine 157' here after entering. … pic.twitter.com/9vH28VyQkL
Ultraman's overseas copyright issues have been tentatively resolved (Kiyoshi Kurihara) - Expert - Yahoo! News
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
Comedian Hiroshi reports trouble with company he commissioned to make a custom bonfire stand: 'I've been putting up with it for a long time, but I'm so frustrated, so frustrated, so frustrated' → The company responds: 'You can go ahead and make the LINE messages public' - Togetter
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
'Super Cup 1.5x' Series Renewal on September 7, 2026 | Acecook Co., Ltd.
Nationwide Mystery Noodle Tour: Kawasaki Ahomen - New Release September 7, 2026 | Acecook Co., Ltd.
Mushroom Cheeseburger | FRESHNESS BURGER
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