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Samantha Ferreira Is Creating An Anime Mag @sam-animeherald.bsky.social · 10h

Hey, y'all should read this because it's very good. Marcille did an amazing job on the piece, and @ellyberries.bsky.social was a fantastic editor for it.

Anime Herald @animeherald.com · 10h

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰

This week, we have a piece by Marcille Donato that explores the story of the real-life Oguri Cap, her role in Japanese horse racing, and how that's reflected in Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it!

#history #umamusume

The Real Cinderella Story of Oguri Cap and Japanese Horse Racing

There very likely won’t be another horse like Oguri Cap, at least perhaps not until horse racing once again needs a star to rescue it from obscurity. And even when horse racing needs a new hero, they still won’t be Oguri Cap, because each star of a generation has been truly unique, like all horses are.

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Otaku News @otakunews.com · 23h

Looking into the new Crunchyroll Manga Service from a UK reader perspective to see what the service offers. Nope, not for you!

Screen shot of Crunchyroll Website. Background is black with contrasting screen tone. Text in white reads:

Welcome to Crunchyroll!
Some experiences are currently unavailable in your region. While you're here, why don't you explore everything that is available to you!

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Otaku News @otakunews.com · 23h

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2025 Details

The good folks from Dwango the company behind social media video site Niconico have sent us details of their Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival. Set to run in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from Friday 24th u...

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Otaku News @otakunews.com · 1d

BBC Radio 4’s most recent episode of Screenshot covers translation. They go through lots of interesting points in this episode and it’ll be of interest to anime and manga fans and professionals alike.

Screenshot - Translation - BBC Sounds

Ellen and Mark read between the lines, and find out what can get lost in translation.

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Otaku News @otakunews.com · 2d

We love Emanon! It was such an enjoyable manga. We’ve even got the extra big French edition of volume 1. We have vague memories that Wandering Island 1 is due for a reprint? We went on an eBay binge to get all the volumes of Spirit of Wonder.

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Anime Herald @animeherald.com · 2d

To our retailer friends: Anime Herald Magazine is now available for wholesale purchase, if you'd like to carry us in your store or business. 💖

We offer discounts for bulk sales, so definitely apply if you're interested!

Link: hera.fyi/retailer

Anime Herald Magaine Issue #1 cover artwork

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Katrina Leonoudakis 🗼🚉🥰 @katrinal10n.bsky.social · Oct 28

やっほー！ I'm Katrina: professional translator and localization producer! 💙
I specialize in everything audiovisual: movies, TV, anime, manga, and games. 📺🎮
I love translation theory and linguistic analysis -- check out the replies to this post for links to my professional talks and short essays! 👇🔗

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Otaku News @otakunews.com · 3d

MCM London Comic Con October 2025 Details

The good folks from MCM London Comic Con have sent us details of their up coming October 2025 event. MCM London will run from Friday 24th until Sunday 26th October 2025. Anime fans have a lot to l...

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 3d

And, I thought my San Francisco was unusual.
If you were in London yesterday, you might have seen Hello Kitty (who was born in London) walking w Hoshoryu and Onosato.

Hello Kitty and Hoshoryu met in Tokyo last month where he couldn't help but compliment her on her kimono.
The yokozuna is sauve!

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Otaku News @otakunews.com · 4d

More rice, bigger chairs and reinforced toilets: sumo wrestling comes to London

Royal Albert Hall to host Grand Sumo Tournament marking only the second time a full competition is held overseas

More rice, bigger chairs and reinforced toilets: sumo wrestling comes to London

Royal Albert Hall to host Grand Sumo Tournament marking only the second time a full competition is held overseas

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Zack Davisson @zackdavisson.com · 4d

If you need a spark in your day, I recommend spending some time with @patriciajaydee.bsky.social 's skyline. It is a bunch of sumo gadding about town in London, and every post is a delight.

Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 4d

Whoops, I forgot to add this London pic.
Three guesses as to where our rikishi are here?
On second thought, reduce it to one!

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Square Enix Manga & Books @square-enix-books.com · 4d

WE'RE HIRING! 🙌

We're looking for an Assistant Editor to join our Editorial Team at Penguin Random House. All requirements & qualifications are in the link below. If you're a passionate manga fan interested in the publishing industry, apply today!

sqex.link/b5xv

Assistant Editor, Manga (Open to Remote)

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a dubious little creature (she/her) 🐸 @marinda.org · 4d

Penguin Random House is hiring an Assistant Editor of manga for the Square Enix imprint.

Appy here: jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_US/job/A...

Assistant Editor, Manga (Open to Remote)

jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com

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Otaku News @otakunews.com · 4d

We’ve been waiting for this! We so love ODDTaxi. It’s great to get our hands on a physical release.

ODDTaxi US Blu-ray featuring the cast of animal characters with a city at night time backdrop.

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Tristan Felix B. @tristiger.bsky.social · 4d

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Alex Witkowski @alexincommunity.bsky.social · Jul 23

I was an English major. I read regularly. Only two authors have ever made me laugh out loud: Kurt Vonnegut and Tomihiko Morimi.

If you have never read Morimi and want to laugh your butt off, I cannot recommend his work highly enough.

The cover for Tomihiko Morimi's The Tatami Galaxy, which features a collage of characters and elements from the story.

The cover for Tomihiko Morimi's The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl, which features a collage of characters and elements from the story.

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 5d

I RSVP’d late, so i just got this today — but the @Crunchyroll manga launch box is insane.

It came with a Lenovo Tab M8 mini tablet, a heated mug, & a plush blanket, which my cats cant wait to deposit their fur on. 😃
Crunchyroll Manga is live now:
crunchyroll.com/premium/manga/

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Otaku News @otakunews.com · 5d

Delinquent story arc unlocked!

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Ben Applegate @benapplegate.com · 7d

Important note: The English version we just announced will be a *casewrap hardcover*, not a jacketed paperback like the Japanese.

blauereiter @halcyonrealms.bsky.social · May 16

A flip-through preview of Shirow Masamune’s new art book, his biggest one yet. Large format softcover, 304 pages. I’ll review it soon. Purchase links below -

士郎正宗の世界展公式原画集 SHIROW MASAMUNE ARTWORKS IN THE SHELL -
AMZ JAPAN - amzn.to/3E0jaCU
CDJAPAN - shorturl.at/3XdFg

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Yen Press @yenpress.com · 8d

Delicious in Dungeon fans!

Make sure to stop by Booth 2753 to get your first stamp before you head to the Ryoko Kui & Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition over at Chelsea Walls! Collect your second stamp at the exhibit and you can an exclusive double-sided poster! 🥳

MORE INFO: buff.ly/5TCbFAT

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Justin Sevakis @worldofcrap.bsky.social · 9d

Such an easy thing to flex about when you have nothing to be ashamed of. 🍻

HIDIVE @hidive.com · 9d

We don’t use AI for subtitles. Every line is carefully timed and translated by real people (who cry during finales and debate Best Girls, just like you).

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 9d

I’m at #NYCC and I’ve been asked to autograph a manga I translated twice. Only two nickels, etc, etc, but I’m kicking my little legs gleefully.

Come down for ALTERNATIVE and more if you’re here! (We’re at booth 2242!)

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Orange @cg-orange-eng.bsky.social · 9d

He's coming back.

#TRIGUNSTARGAZE
Check out the latest premiere footage 📣 — as shown on stage at New York Comic Con is set to premiere on YouTube.

Stay tuned!

#TRIGUN #TOHOanimation #NYCC

youtu.be/1pr_uEqKJ74

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Michael Leader @michaeljleader.bsky.social · 9d

📚 Our new book is out today! 📚

The Animation Atlas, our round-the-world trip through the global history of animation, is now available from all good bookshops!

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Otaku News @otakunews.com · 10d

Brutus and Popeye Magazine English Edition Details

Japanese Publisher Magazine House will be releasing their iconic magazines Brutus and Popeye in English as special editions. This forms part of Magazine House's 80th anniversary celebrations. The ...

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 10d

Very honored to be interviewed by @brkagurabachi.bsky.social about my work on manga projects like @mangasplaining.bsky.social, american manga awards with @animenyc.bsky.social & finding manga for kids with Scholastic Graphix kagurabachi.com.br/interviews/d... + charming illios by Yowhza & BMO

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