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Justin S. Harrison

@jseanharrison.bsky.social

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Justin S. Harrison @jseanharrison.bsky.social · 21d

I’m so, so excited to share this - my first piece for the fine folks @animeherald.com, digging into CALL OF THE NIGHT, a comic I adore. @pixelatedlenses.bsky.social is s superb editor.

Give it a read!

www.animeherald.com/2025/09/20/h...

How "Call of the Night" Uses Its Vampires to Build Its Structure

The nights go on as long as needed, and the mornings come as they always must.

www.animeherald.com

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 1d

The Election Assistance Commission is considering making proof of citizenship a requirement to vote in federal elections.
Public comments need to be submitted by 10/20/25. Please write to EAC to submit your comments. It's easy! Just click on the link below:

www.regulations.gov/document/EAC...

a woman says your vote is your power in a purple jacket

ALT: a woman says your vote is your power in a purple jacket

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Anime Herald @animeherald.com · 1d

Samantha sent me some incredible news - we've reached 200 preorders for Anime Herald Magazine #1! 💖 Thank you so much.

Help support indie anime journalism by ordering your copy today

Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔

Cover art for Anime Herald Magazine, which features a tag that reads "Anime Herald Magazine - we speak otaku. No #001 Fall 2025, launch issue"

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Colin Smith @colinsmith.bsky.social · 2d

The Third Avenue elevated train in the New York rain, 1951, by Esther Bubley.

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Reconstructionist @unavaleable.bsky.social · 1d

Some thirteen year old from Arkansas: Mooooooooom, former president of Syria bashar al-assad is making fun of me on Fortnite

Mira of Kyiv 🇺🇦 @reshetz.bsky.social · 1d

Some kid is doing the standard “ur mom” voice chat trash talk and they got no idea they’re talking to bashar al assad

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Anime Herald @animeherald.com · 2d

In case you missed it, digital preorders for Anime Herald Magazine are now available!

Details at hera.fyi/ahmagissue1up1

Preorder your digital copy ($15.75 USD) at hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Or preorder your physical copy ($17.95 USD) at hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔

#anime #magazines

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videajames (COMMISSIONS OPEN) @videajames.bsky.social · 2d

COMMISSIONS for OCTOBER are now OPEN!
Send me a DM on here or on Discord if you are interested/have questions. Sharing this post is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!

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cow tools daily @cowtoolsdaily.bsky.social · 2d

it's not FOR us

edited comic panel. Batman is breaking a lump-with-handle cow tool over his knee and saying "this is the tool of the cow. we do not understand it. we will not use it."

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May:BE @maybart.bsky.social · 2d

Happy 6th Anniversary Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise!!!!!!

#g_bd #g_bdr

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Minovsky @minovskyarticle.bsky.social · Nov 5

POV: You're sobering up, and your old pal Usagi is there to take care of you.

A four panel grid from Usagi Yojimbo of Usagi being portrayed as a squiggly outline that becomes more detailed in each subsequent panel.

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Fantômas, Le contrebandier de DEI @theefantomas.bsky.social · 5d

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TacoDraws (commissions closed) @tacodraws.bsky.social · 3d

Coloured sketch commission for @jseanharrison.bsky.social !

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videajames (COMMISSIONS OPEN) @videajames.bsky.social · 5d

Arcueid, but in a different outfit - Tsukihime

commission for @jseanharrison.bsky.social

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Miyew | VGen comms open 🇵🇭 @miyo02.bsky.social · 4d

Erica Lehrer surfing 🌊

Commissioned and OC by @jseanharrison.bsky.social

As always, thank you for your support! 🧡😊

Commissions open at: vgen.co/Miyo02 or DM me

#art #OCsky

Full-body illustration of Erica (@jseanharrison.bsky.social's OC) surfing with the waves. The illustration includes a bright blue sky with light clouds and water splashing beneath her surfboard while also showing a bit of her reflection. She is wearing a blue rash guard and special glasses with blue lens.

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Justin S. Harrison @jseanharrison.bsky.social · 4d

Well, I'm officially looking for work. If you need a writer and editor with almost a decade's worth of experience, I'm your man.

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Justin S. Harrison @jseanharrison.bsky.social · 5d

I’m hoping to get her tattooed either late this year or early next yea. @videajames.bsky.social did a hell of a job. ^__^

videajames (COMMISSIONS OPEN) @videajames.bsky.social · 5d

Arcueid, but in a different outfit - Tsukihime

commission for @jseanharrison.bsky.social

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Steve Morris @stevewmorris.bsky.social · 7d

Reminder that I run a comic book website called @shelfdust.bsky.social and it’s full of weird and unique essays about comics. I’d love for more people to take a look! www.shelfdust.com

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BonedWoo @bonedwoo.bsky.social · 7d

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ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ Milla Lorelei Mélomane 💙 ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ @britpoptarts.bsky.social · 6d

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Anime Herald @animeherald.com · 9d

Lost in Translation: AI’s Influence on Anime and Manga: Jonny Lobo examines the growing use of AI and Machine Translations in the anime and manga industries. In addition to independent research, he speaks with translators Kim Morrisey, Zack Davisson, and Matthias Hirsh for their insights on the topi

Lost in Translation: AI's Influence on Anime and Manga

Table of contentsIntroductionThe Role of TranslatorsThoughts on AIThe Capitalist MachineThe Power of The ConsumerConclusionWorks Cited Introduction Like

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ULTRA💀BLAST @ultrakillblast.bsky.social · 8d

CHOPPING MALL (1986)

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Atelier Alyssa ⭐💫 @alyossan.art · 9d

[🔁 RTs APPRECIATED!!]

Merch for this art is NOW AVAILABLE!! 😄 Check it out!!

11x17” Print
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Stickers (Available in 3” and 4”)
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Buttons (Available in 1.5” and 2.25”)
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Photo of a print, stickers, and buttons based on Trails in the Sky pixel art

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Justin S. Harrison @jseanharrison.bsky.social · 8d

I've been planning on revisiting Three Days of the Condor. Seeing the New York skyline as it was in 1975 was, not surprising, but...striking, I suppose?

Justin S. Harrison @jseanharrison.bsky.social · 8d

It's an entitled male nerd indicting other entitled male nerds he perceives as different from him, perhaps because they don't play the piano.

In all seriousness, I think a lot of Whedon's hypocrisy stems from his refusal to ever consider his own behavior.

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GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 9d

no it doesn’t

Bloomberg Opinion @opinion.bloomberg.com · 9d

Tilly Norwood raises the question of who will be the first to win an Oscar for best AI in a leading role

Tilly Norwood Is Expensive, Even for Hollywood

The “synthetic actress” may be cheaper to cast than Leonardo DiCaprio, but AI’s footprint carries major economic and environmental costs.

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On the Shoulders of Giants @osgpod.bsky.social · 10d

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a treat for when u finish ;)

the hypno/gunpoint threaten-to-buy-stories-from-sol meme from when we released our Gun Dog episode, but ive poorly edited it to replace FULL PRICE with ON SALE.

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