Mii-chan to Yamada-san Anime Production to Continue Despite Backlash
The production team behind Mii-chan to Yamada-san confirmed the anime adaptation will proceed despite facing heavy backlash and calls for cancellation.
Health, Safety & Society
This section compiles reports on real-world incidents and social issues across the gaming and pop-culture industries. Coverage includes safety and crime at fan events, child protection and moderation on online platforms, studio labor conditions, and legal or ethical disputes involving games.
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Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo to Reopen After Five-Month Closure Following Tragic Attack
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Sunshine City will reopen after being closed for over five months following a tragic fatal attack on a staff member.
Faker Appointed as Honorary Police Officer and Cyber Gambling Prevention Ambassador in South Korea
League of Legends icon Faker has been named an honorary police officer and anti-cyber gambling ambassador by the South Korean National Police Agency.
Cover, Hololive Parent Company, Announces Anti-Customer Harassment Policy to Protect Staff and Talents
Cover Corporation has introduced a new anti-customer harassment policy to protect Hololive talents, executives, and employees from malicious behavior.
God of War Series to Recast Kratos Following Ryan Hurst's Severe On-Set Injury
Sony and Amazon are recasting Kratos in the live-action God of War series after actor Ryan Hurst suffered a severe bicep tear requiring major surgery.
Yani Neko Teams Up with Odakyu Bus for Anime Promotion and No-Smoking Campaign
Hit dark comedy anime Yani Neko collaborates with Odakyu Bus to promote the series alongside an anti-smoking campaign on public transportation.
Technoblade's Father Condemns Harassment Against Creator Technolarp
Technoblade's father has condemned online harassment aimed at YouTuber Technolarp, who faced severe backlash for mimicking the late Minecraft icon.
Discord Users Outraged After Being Banned for Child Safety Violations Over Minecraft Inventory Images
Discord users are facing wrongful bans for child safety violations after automated moderation flagged grid-like images such as Minecraft inventories and chessboards.
Yani Neko Anime Sparks Buzz as Fans Find Its Depiction of Smoking Painfully Realistic
Viewers react to the Yani Neko anime adaptation, praising its dark humor while finding its raw depiction of smoking addiction uncomfortably realistic.
Former Rocksteady Devs Blame Executive Mismanagement and Burnout for Suicide Squad Failure
Former Rocksteady developers revealed in an interview that poor leadership and burnout caused Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League to fail.
4chan Appoints Legal Team to Fight UK Regulator Ofcom Over Online Safety Fines
4chan is mounting a legal challenge against UK communications regulator Ofcom following heavy fines imposed over the platform's lack of age-verification systems.
Krafton Successfully Boosts Employee Birth Rate with Strong Childcare Support Policy
Krafton reveals that its robust childcare and financial support policies have successfully increased birth rates among company employees.