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On February 23, 2026, during the final program of "EVANGELION:30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION," a shocking initial announcement regarding the production of an entirely new series for the popular anime franchise Evangelion was made, generating immense buzz among fans. According to the announcement, the new series will be produced by Studio Khara and CloverWorks. Yoko Taro, known for the NieR series, will be in charge of series composition and script. Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe will serve as directors, with Keiichi Okabe handling the music, revealing a star-studded production team. In response to this news, numerous voices of excitement and anticipation have filled social media. Fans expressed their enthusiasm with comments like "What incredibly exciting news!" and "The release of the first footage for a brand-new series on TV makes my heart pound as a fan." Great expectations are being placed on how the Eva world will evolve under this new crea...

On February 23, 2026, "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (TV Version)" premiered on terrestrial television via the TBS network, drawing significant attention from many viewers. Fans rejoiced at the long-awaited television debut of "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time." However, its peculiar title, "Theatrical Version TV Version," also sparked widespread confusion on social media, with many asking, "Is it the theatrical version or the TV version?" and "I don't understand what that means." However, this broadcast was more than just a terrestrial television premiere. During the program, a promotional video announcing the "start of production for a completely new Evangelion series" was suddenly unveiled, marking its first television broadcast. While this information had already been revealed at the "EVANGELION:30+;" event held recently, its television broadcast delivered the news to an even wider audience of ...

Racehorse Danburite, who won two GII races during his active career, including the American Jockey Club Cup in 2018 and the Kyoto Kinen in 2019, and placed third in the 2017 Satsuki Sho, tragically passed away at the age of 12 on February 21 due to an intestinal torsion. His premature death, after a successful second career as a riding horse and being loved by many fans, has led to an outpouring of grief and condolences on social media. Danburite's death was announced by "Old Friends Japan," a facility for retired racehorses, on February 23. They reported that despite their best efforts in the limited time available, recovery was not possible, and he was peacefully laid to rest. In response to this sudden news, numerous messages expressing shock and sorrow, such as "He was still so young" and "Too soon," have been posted. During his racing career, Danburite competed 38 times, securing 5 victories. His strong performance in the Satsuki Sho and his GII w...

A "new work" from the popular anime series "Evangelion" has been announced, sending related keywords trending on the SNS platform "X" (formerly Twitter) and eliciting a mix of joy, surprise, and some confusion from fans. This news, which suddenly surfaced on February 23, 2026, has been met with fervent welcoming cries such as "I have a reason to live" and "This saves me," even as some voices question, "Weren't we supposed to be freed from the curse of Eva?" The staff for this newly announced "Evangelion new work" are rumored to include Yoko Taro, known for titles like "NieR:Automata," handling the script, Keiichi Okabe composing the music, and Kazuya Tsurumaki directing. Animation studio Clover (most likely referring to CloverWorks) and Sony have also been mentioned. Many fans have noted the absence of Hideaki Anno, who has directed the previous series. With Anno reportedly focusing on the "Yamato...

The online event "League of Legends The k4sen," which is garnering significant attention in the esports community, is set to take place on February 24th and 25th. This iteration's theme is "A Record of Passionate Teachers Rising to the Challenge for Struggling Students." Hosted by popular streamer k4sen, this unique project distinguishes itself from typical competitive events by focusing on the growth and personal drama of its participants. Announced to commence at 8:00 PM, a fervent buzz has been building on X (formerly Twitter) even before the event. Particular interest surrounds how the "struggling students," perceived as beginners or those with limited game experience, will develop under the guidance of "passionate teachers." Some users have expressed their excitement for the event with creative phrases like "The k4sen Remedial Class" and "The k4sen Repeat Year," highlighting how its innovative concept has captivated a...

The term "Hitler Election Strategy" has recently trended on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), bringing renewed attention to the past statements and actions of certain politicians. In particular, a recommendation written by Sanae Takaichi for a book of the same title, published in 1994, has become a focal point of discussion, leading to fierce online debate about its appropriateness. The book, "Hitler Election Strategy," was authored by Yoshio Ogai in 1994 and published by Chiyoda Nagata Shobo. It purports to analyze Adolf Hitler's election methods from the perspective of applying them to modern politics. However, it is known as a "phantom book" because it was criticized by Jewish human rights organizations and went out of print just two months after its publication. The fact that Ms. Takaichi contributed a recommendation to this book was previously raised as an issue around 2014, a period when several female cabinet ministers resigned fro...

The trending social media phrase "Japan is strong" is gaining attention in various contexts. In particular, remarks made by Naoki Hyakuta, leader of the Japan Conservative Party, at the "Takeshima Day" commemorative ceremony, where he urged the "Takaichi administration" to "demonstrate Japan's strong will," have caused a significant stir, drawing both praise and criticism. In response to Hyakuta's speech, numerous supporters expressed praise, with comments such as "He clearly states what needs to be said," "Truly proud," and "A brilliant speech." They lauded Hyakuta's "paperless speech" and, while criticizing the current administration as "prone to inaction" and "pseudo-conservative," declared their support for the Japan Conservative Party as the "fighting conservatives." The full publication of his speech as an article was particularly welcomed, as it was seen to c...