Tokyo International News Agency

On the afternoon of the 11th, a dine-and-dash incident involving two young men occurred at Oyasumidokoro Sakura Chaya in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Although the damage amounted to a small sum—two goheimochi rice cakes and one ramune soda—the fact that the culprits were carrying a shopping bag from the popular YouTuber group Tokai On Air suggests they were fans on a "sacred site pilgrimage," leading to a significant stir on social media. According to Sakura Chaya's announcement, the dine-and-dash took place around 2:50 PM on the 11th. The culprits were described as two young men wearing red-colored T-shirts. The shop, located on the grounds of Okazaki Castle, is known as one of the "sacred sites" frequently visited by Tokai On Air fans. Upon hearing the news, many users on X (formerly Twitter) expressed condemnation. Harsh comments such as "Dine-and-dashers are scum," "Pathetic," and "Uncool" poured in. Regarding the act of not ...

The TV anime adaptation of "Let's Go Kaikigumi," a popular manga serialized on the web media "Omocoro," has been announced, leading to an outpouring of joy and anticipation from fans on social media. This announcement brought a double surprise for fans: in addition to the anime adaptation, the original manga will also "enter a new arc" with a new series beginning serialization soon. Many users posted comments expressing their surprise and excitement, such as "Yes!", "This is so hot!", and "An anime adaptation, no way!" Long-time fans shared their deep emotions, with comments like, "I've been a fan since the first volume" and "To think that 'Let's Go Kaikigumi' I used to see on Pixiv and Twitter is getting an anime... it's truly moving." Many posts also urged new audiences to check out the work, saying things like, "Everyone, watch 'Let's Go Kaikigumi'!" and ...

HoYoverse has announced the arrival of a new character, "Dianling," in its urban fantasy action RPG, "Zenless Zone Zero (Zenless Zone Zero)," officially revealing that popular voice actress Ayana Taketatsu will lend her voice to the role. This announcement garnered significant attention on X (formerly Twitter), quickly becoming a trending topic. Dianling has captivated players not only with her adorable visual design but also with her distinctive character traits, described as "mesugaki" (a playful, teasing girl), "amusingly provocative," and prone to "blushing easily." X users have flooded the platform with comments such as "Dianling is cute!" "Dianling is so mesugaki, it's hilarious. I'm pulling for her," and "Another interesting woman is joining the roster," clearly indicating that her unique charm has resonated with many players. Furthermore, Dianling has been confirmed to possess powerful ...

Popular voice actress Ami Koshimizu achieved an impressive victory at a Beyblade tournament held during a special program for the anime BEYBLADE X . Koshimizu, a self-proclaimed 'Beyblade beginner,' used the 'Pegasus Blast,' a Beyblade known for its powerful performance. Its overwhelming strength and the 'miracle' of it coming to a complete stop in the center of the stadium after her victory became a massive topic on social media, with related keywords temporarily reaching number one on Yahoo! Trends, creating immense excitement. During the special program's matches, Koshimizu successively overwhelmed male contestants, including fellow voice actress Yuuko Natsuyoshi, who plays her daughter in the anime. Despite her humble pre-tournament comments like, 'I'm a Beyblade beginner... I'm just doing this to play with my relatives' children,' it was revealed that she had prepared powerful Beys such as Viper Tail, Aero Pegasus, and the 'Pegas...

On October 11, 2025, Yoshitomo Tsutsugo of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars delivered a stunning performance, hitting two home runs to lead his team to a decisive victory in Game 1 of the JERA Climax Series Central League First Stage. His solo home run in the bottom of the 6th inning, which directly hit the left-field foul pole, became a major topic of conversation, with "ポール直撃" (Pole Shot) trending on social media. Tsutsugo first put the team on the board in the bottom of the 2nd inning with a powerful solo shot over the right field wall off Giants starter Iori Yamasaki. Then, with a three-run lead in the bottom of the 6th, he once again faced Yamasaki and launched a high fly ball towards left field that struck the left-field foul pole for another solo home run. This second blast of the day extended the lead and sent the fans, who had dyed Yokohama Stadium 360 degrees in "BayStars Blue," into a frenzy. This "pole shot" captivated many fans with its dramatic sou...

Vinyl Tacky, an esteemed film critic beloved by many movie fans, has suddenly passed away. This was announced by his wife via a post on X (formerly Twitter). She reported that he "collapsed on his way home from Tokyo, where he had gone to see a film he wanted to watch, and although he was rushed to the hospital, he did not recover." This obituary offers a glimpse into a life dedicated to a deep love for cinema. Vinyl Tacky was known for writing numerous articles as a "film promotion watcher." In particular, his series for Eiga Natalie garnered immense trust from many film professionals and readers by taking a positive view of often-criticized film promotions, conveying their appeal and ingenuity. Given that he was actively tweeting on X just the day before, his sudden passing has sent a profound shockwave through the film community. Following news of his death, X was flooded with expressions of sadness and surprise, such as "He was a trustworthy film account,...

The Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) Climax Series (CS) 1st Stage kicked off on the 11th, with intense battles unfolding in both the Pacific and Central Leagues. Solo home runs soared across various ballparks, making crucial contributions to teams at pivotal moments in the games. In the Pacific League, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters defeated the Orix Buffaloes 2-0 in their opening game. The Fighters broke the deadlock with a go-ahead timely hit from Kosei Manami, then extended their lead with a spectacular solo home run by Yuya Gunji. Gunji seized an elevated off-speed pitch, sending the ball “soaring” with remarkable distance. Fans praised his performance with comments like, “That solo home run was incredibly cool!” and “Soaring Gunji!” On the pitching front, starter Hiroki Ito delivered a masterful performance, tossing 7 scoreless innings, which was followed by a perfect relay from Seigi Tanaka and Yukiya Saito, securing a shutout victory....