Tokyo International News Agency

The creator support platform Fantia has sparked significant controversy online following its announcement of a major tightening of its censorship and "mosaic" standards. Starting May 25, the service will implement an extremely strict set of new guidelines that prohibit the use of translucent mosaics, thin blurring, and simple black bars for censorship. Crucially, these rules will be applied retroactively, requiring creators to go back and edit their previously uploaded works. What has drawn particular scrutiny is Fantia's explanation regarding the involvement of "relevant institutions." In its official statement, the platform claimed it has received "extremely strict guidance and points of concern from a legal perspective regarding censorship and mosaic standards in certain content" from these organizations. However, the specific names of these institutions were never disclosed. In response, social media has been flooded with posts criticizing this lac...

The word "Oppo Ai" (オッホアイ) has suddenly trended on social media, sparking widespread interest among users regarding its meaning and background. What exactly is "Oppo Ai"? This article explores its origin and dissemination. On X (formerly Twitter), numerous users expressed confusion with questions like "What is Oppo Ai?" and "Oppo Ai, really...?", while others posted with surprise and amusement at its emergence, such as "That was the moment 'Oppo Ai' was born" and "Lol, 'Oppo Ai' is trending." It has been pointed out that this new term originates from the expression of "Azuma-kun," a character in the popular manga *Takopi's Original Sin*. Comments like "But I've only seen 'Oppo Ai' used for Azuma-kun in Takopi's" also appear. Users interpret it as a state where a character's pupil(s) turn into heart shapes, or a similar condition, due to extreme excitement or desire. D...