SDShamshel
@ogiuemaniax.com
Anime and manga blogger who got a PhD writing about manga. Opinions are my own.
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· Oct 5
[Anime Central 2025] An Interview with Pili, the Puppet Studio Behind Thunderbolt Fantasy
At Anime Central 2025, I received an opportunity to interview Pili, the Taiwanese studio that co-produced Thunderbolt Fantasy. I hope that fans of Thunderbolt Fantasy, fans of Pili, and anyone curious about unique media and entertainment can learn from the in-depth answers they gave. 1) Taiwan has a celebrated tradition of puppet theater, something that is likely unfamiliar to much of the English-speaking audience.
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[Anime Central 2025] An Interview with Pili, the Puppet Studio Behind Thunderbolt Fantasy
At Anime Central 2025, I received an opportunity to interview Pili, the Taiwanese studio that co-produced Thunderbolt Fantasy. I hope that fans of Thunderbolt Fantasy, fans of Pili, and anyone curious about…
At Anime Central 2025, I received an opportunity to interview Pili, the Taiwanese studio that co-produced Thunderbolt Fantasy. I hope that fans of Thunderbolt Fantasy, fans of Pili, and anyone curious about…
The Conflict of Shounen Fandom
There’s something I find really funny about the current state of shounen anime and manga fandom. On the one hand, you have an online fandom that loves battles and action scenes. “Who comes out on top in a 1v1?” is a perennially popular question, and I understand the…
There’s something I find really funny about the current state of shounen anime and manga fandom. On the one hand, you have an online fandom that loves battles and action scenes. “Who comes out on top in a 1v1?” is a perennially popular question, and I understand the…
The Conflict of Shounen Fandom
There’s something I find really funny about the current state of shounen anime and manga fandom. On the one hand, you have an online fandom that loves battles and action scenes. “Who comes out on top in a 1v1?” is a perennially popular question, and I understand the appeal. You have all these powerful warriors around, be they awe-inspiring heroes or dreadful villains or something in between, and you want to either support your favorites or genuinely think through the question of who’s superior.
ogiuemaniax.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
The Conflict of Shounen Fandom
There’s something I find really funny about the current state of shounen anime and manga fandom. On the one hand, you have an online fandom that loves battles and action scenes. “Who comes out on top in a 1v1?” is a perennially popular question, and I understand the…
There’s something I find really funny about the current state of shounen anime and manga fandom. On the one hand, you have an online fandom that loves battles and action scenes. “Who comes out on top in a 1v1?” is a perennially popular question, and I understand the…
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Liu Bei visits Zhuge Liang three times at Luckin Coffee.
February 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Liu Bei visits Zhuge Liang three times at Luckin Coffee.
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A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
February 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM
A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
The recent hololive EN outfits have all been spectacular
February 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The recent hololive EN outfits have all been spectacular
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Musk will have to testify over his role in shuttering USAID, a judge has ruled.
The DOJ tried to protect Musk from testifying, arguing it would “intrude on White House activities," but as Musk wasn’t a secretary or agency head, this reasoning doesn't excuse him. trib.al/EGROKkN
The DOJ tried to protect Musk from testifying, arguing it would “intrude on White House activities," but as Musk wasn’t a secretary or agency head, this reasoning doesn't excuse him. trib.al/EGROKkN
February 7, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Musk will have to testify over his role in shuttering USAID, a judge has ruled.
The DOJ tried to protect Musk from testifying, arguing it would “intrude on White House activities," but as Musk wasn’t a secretary or agency head, this reasoning doesn't excuse him. trib.al/EGROKkN
The DOJ tried to protect Musk from testifying, arguing it would “intrude on White House activities," but as Musk wasn’t a secretary or agency head, this reasoning doesn't excuse him. trib.al/EGROKkN
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The Guardian has a rough outline of what the Tulsi whistleblower complaint is about: NSA found someone close to Trump in contact with foreign intelligence, and rather than doing something about that, Tulsi brought the report to Susie Wiles.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The Guardian has a rough outline of what the Tulsi whistleblower complaint is about: NSA found someone close to Trump in contact with foreign intelligence, and rather than doing something about that, Tulsi brought the report to Susie Wiles.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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I had the honor of illustrating and animating Shiori Novella’s new ending screen!! ✨
I also worked on the opening screen so make sure to catch her next stream if you want to see it 👀🖤🤍
#illustration #SleepyShio #ShiorinSketch
I also worked on the opening screen so make sure to catch her next stream if you want to see it 👀🖤🤍
#illustration #SleepyShio #ShiorinSketch
February 7, 2026 at 9:24 AM
I had the honor of illustrating and animating Shiori Novella’s new ending screen!! ✨
I also worked on the opening screen so make sure to catch her next stream if you want to see it 👀🖤🤍
#illustration #SleepyShio #ShiorinSketch
I also worked on the opening screen so make sure to catch her next stream if you want to see it 👀🖤🤍
#illustration #SleepyShio #ShiorinSketch
Right in Time for Dokibird’s Second Anniversary
Right in Time for Dokibird’s Second Anniversary
ogiuemaniax.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Right in Time for Dokibird’s Second Anniversary
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A 1994 Japanese Nintendo catalog included a sample image to illustrate the capabilities of Mario Paint that depicts "KOOPA'S WIFE BIBINBA". While the character is likely not canon, her name is based on a discarded name for Bowser, so it may have been drawn by a Nintendo employee.
February 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
A 1994 Japanese Nintendo catalog included a sample image to illustrate the capabilities of Mario Paint that depicts "KOOPA'S WIFE BIBINBA". While the character is likely not canon, her name is based on a discarded name for Bowser, so it may have been drawn by a Nintendo employee.
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I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
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February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
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Acive duty military are being ordered to buy a ticket to Melania and watch it, whether they want to, or not. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/mil...
Military Pressured to See ‘Melania’ Against Their Will
A military group has evidence of troops being ordered into theater—the movie theater.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Acive duty military are being ordered to buy a ticket to Melania and watch it, whether they want to, or not. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/mil...
I like how they have Jeeg run so damn much in his SRWY attack animations.
Like everyone else is content to do the sliding along the ground, and then here comes Jeeg swinging his arms and lifting those heels
Like everyone else is content to do the sliding along the ground, and then here comes Jeeg swinging his arms and lifting those heels
February 7, 2026 at 5:16 AM
I like how they have Jeeg run so damn much in his SRWY attack animations.
Like everyone else is content to do the sliding along the ground, and then here comes Jeeg swinging his arms and lifting those heels
Like everyone else is content to do the sliding along the ground, and then here comes Jeeg swinging his arms and lifting those heels
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You’re not crazy. The anti-trans movement is not organic; it was funded by pedophilic billionaires like Jeffrey Epstein who backed a network of conservatives to accuse the same people they were sexually abusing of being the real danger. @madycast.com exposes the truth in our in-depth report.
Epstein Backed ‘Billionaires’ Dinner’ Network of Prominent Anti-Trans Figures
Lawrence Krauss, Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker and other anti-trans influencers personally benefited from a right-wing academic social group backed by infamous human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, somet...
transnews.network
February 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
You’re not crazy. The anti-trans movement is not organic; it was funded by pedophilic billionaires like Jeffrey Epstein who backed a network of conservatives to accuse the same people they were sexually abusing of being the real danger. @madycast.com exposes the truth in our in-depth report.
Happy Birthday REM
REM Kanashibari, the Quiet Danger
February 5 is the official birthday of REM Kanashibari from V4Mirai. I first discovered her in October of 2024 during a Halloween karaoke relay, and since then, she’s become one of my most watched VTubers, so I want to share why I enjoy watching her so much. REM’s…
February 5 is the official birthday of REM Kanashibari from V4Mirai. I first discovered her in October of 2024 during a Halloween karaoke relay, and since then, she’s become one of my most watched VTubers, so I want to share why I enjoy watching her so much. REM’s…
REM Kanashibari, the Quiet Danger
February 5 is the official birthday of REM Kanashibari from V4Mirai. I first discovered her in October of 2024 during a Halloween karaoke relay, and since then, she’s become one of my most watched VTubers, so I want to share why I enjoy watching her so much. REM’s background lore is that of a sleep paralysis demon who is “born to nap, forced to yap.” However, her appeal is best summed up in her own words: …
ogiuemaniax.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Happy Birthday REM
Despite what people say, apologies can be the right move
February 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Despite what people say, apologies can be the right move
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Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
February 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
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Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
BOSTON—Stressing that the move would help keep digital currencies liquid through the coming year, crypto leaders called for an infusion of 20 million dopes Thursday to stabilize the market. “We’re cal...
theonion.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
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Hey Midwesterners! Please wear a mask!!
February 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Hey Midwesterners! Please wear a mask!!
REM Kanashibari, the Quiet Danger
February 5 is the official birthday of REM Kanashibari from V4Mirai. I first discovered her in October of 2024 during a Halloween karaoke relay, and since then, she’s become one of my most watched VTubers, so I want to share why I enjoy watching her so much. REM’s…
February 5 is the official birthday of REM Kanashibari from V4Mirai. I first discovered her in October of 2024 during a Halloween karaoke relay, and since then, she’s become one of my most watched VTubers, so I want to share why I enjoy watching her so much. REM’s…
REM Kanashibari, the Quiet Danger
February 5 is the official birthday of REM Kanashibari from V4Mirai. I first discovered her in October of 2024 during a Halloween karaoke relay, and since then, she’s become one of my most watched VTubers, so I want to share why I enjoy watching her so much. REM’s background lore is that of a sleep paralysis demon who is “born to nap, forced to yap.” However, her appeal is best summed up in her own words: …
ogiuemaniax.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
REM Kanashibari, the Quiet Danger
February 5 is the official birthday of REM Kanashibari from V4Mirai. I first discovered her in October of 2024 during a Halloween karaoke relay, and since then, she’s become one of my most watched VTubers, so I want to share why I enjoy watching her so much. REM’s…
February 5 is the official birthday of REM Kanashibari from V4Mirai. I first discovered her in October of 2024 during a Halloween karaoke relay, and since then, she’s become one of my most watched VTubers, so I want to share why I enjoy watching her so much. REM’s…
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Trump scamming his own SS like he he's scammed every contractor he's ever worked with is incredibly funny
ICE Employees Vent on Reddit, Saying They're Not Getting Paid and Still No Insurance Despite Promises
Staff claim promised bonuses and insurance have failed to materialise, with some reporting they cannot afford medical care for sick children
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-employee...
Staff claim promised bonuses and insurance have failed to materialise, with some reporting they cannot afford medical care for sick children
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-employee...
ICE employees on Reddit complain about late salaries and missing insurance, despite promises made upon hiring
ICE employees have reported delayed pay and missing health insurance on Reddit, while critics question how staff tolerate dangerous duties for little or no compensation.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Trump scamming his own SS like he he's scammed every contractor he's ever worked with is incredibly funny
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When the President Shits His Pants
song by James Kochalka Superstar
song by James Kochalka Superstar
February 3, 2026 at 2:25 AM
When the President Shits His Pants
song by James Kochalka Superstar
song by James Kochalka Superstar
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I actually found the article from FSM Magazine (which eventually ended up with the editor losing his job), where they "defied order" by printing the memo from WWE to "not take any screenshots of Triple H losing or in a defenceless or vulnerable position." So they did anyway!
February 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM
I actually found the article from FSM Magazine (which eventually ended up with the editor losing his job), where they "defied order" by printing the memo from WWE to "not take any screenshots of Triple H losing or in a defenceless or vulnerable position." So they did anyway!
De-Frosting: Ogiue Maniax Status Update for February 2026
I feel like all my hobbies have been very enjoyable lately. Great shows are airing, cool streams are happening, and creativity in all its forms needs to be cherished and fostered. At the same time, I feel like the world is falling apart, or…
I feel like all my hobbies have been very enjoyable lately. Great shows are airing, cool streams are happening, and creativity in all its forms needs to be cherished and fostered. At the same time, I feel like the world is falling apart, or…
De-Frosting: Ogiue Maniax Status Update for February 2026
I feel like all my hobbies have been very enjoyable lately. Great shows are airing, cool streams are happening, and creativity in all its forms needs to be cherished and fostered. At the same time, I feel like the world is falling apart, or at the very least revealed to be a house of cards encouraged to collapse at the whims and mania of the powerful.
ogiuemaniax.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
De-Frosting: Ogiue Maniax Status Update for February 2026
I feel like all my hobbies have been very enjoyable lately. Great shows are airing, cool streams are happening, and creativity in all its forms needs to be cherished and fostered. At the same time, I feel like the world is falling apart, or…
I feel like all my hobbies have been very enjoyable lately. Great shows are airing, cool streams are happening, and creativity in all its forms needs to be cherished and fostered. At the same time, I feel like the world is falling apart, or…