Red Bard (Kennedy)
@redbardiscool.bsky.social
YouTuber, freelance writer, medievalist, yaoi paddle historian. Any pronouns are fine but they/them is preferred.
https://www.youtube.com/c/redbardiscool
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At Anime Boston 2024, me and @pdelahanty.bsky.social hosted a panel on the worst conventions of all time:
youtu.be/uyi44XSbxhE
At Anime Boston 2024, me and @pdelahanty.bsky.social hosted a panel on the worst conventions of all time:
youtu.be/uyi44XSbxhE
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If you head out to see Umetsu's new anime, Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl, in theaters, you might just catch a promo ad for Anime News Network! AFAIK, this is the first time we've had an advertisement in theaters!
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
If you head out to see Umetsu's new anime, Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl, in theaters, you might just catch a promo ad for Anime News Network! AFAIK, this is the first time we've had an advertisement in theaters!
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Three-day free trials now available. Clear your weekend.
November 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Three-day free trials now available. Clear your weekend.
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people measurably don’t want to pay for AI-generated content. you can’t grow a business off of a product no one will pay for.
you don’t need to be an AI skeptic to understand that using AI like this will kill your business.
you don’t need to be an AI skeptic to understand that using AI like this will kill your business.
As machine translation tools under the banner of AI become increasingly accessible and easy to use, the light novel landscape is at a crossroads. Do light novel publishers compromise their product for more speed, and if so, by how much?
Does the Light Novel Translation Process Need AI?
www.animenewsnetwork.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
people measurably don’t want to pay for AI-generated content. you can’t grow a business off of a product no one will pay for.
you don’t need to be an AI skeptic to understand that using AI like this will kill your business.
you don’t need to be an AI skeptic to understand that using AI like this will kill your business.
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Happy to lend my expertise to this article.
Light Novels are already being pirated with machine translation. Publishers have been beaten to the punch — and will need human translation to earn their readers’ dollar.
Light Novels are already being pirated with machine translation. Publishers have been beaten to the punch — and will need human translation to earn their readers’ dollar.
As machine translation tools under the banner of AI become increasingly accessible and easy to use, the light novel landscape is at a crossroads. Do light novel publishers compromise their product for more speed, and if so, by how much?
Does the Light Novel Translation Process Need AI?
www.animenewsnetwork.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy to lend my expertise to this article.
Light Novels are already being pirated with machine translation. Publishers have been beaten to the punch — and will need human translation to earn their readers’ dollar.
Light Novels are already being pirated with machine translation. Publishers have been beaten to the punch — and will need human translation to earn their readers’ dollar.
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legitimately means so much to me that in an era where so many politicians are trying to present trans people as a losing issue no longer worth supporting, a candidate who has been vocally pro-trans his entire campaign wins
Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
legitimately means so much to me that in an era where so many politicians are trying to present trans people as a losing issue no longer worth supporting, a candidate who has been vocally pro-trans his entire campaign wins
hell yea, congrats NYC
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
hell yea, congrats NYC
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hey if you are an artist who depends on SNAP,
✅ share some art
✅ share links to where people can buy from/donate to you
✅ share the thread
✅ share someone else's post too
✅ label NSFW/horror/etc. properly
⛔ no AI
#artistsonbsky #supportartists #artshare
✅ share some art
✅ share links to where people can buy from/donate to you
✅ share the thread
✅ share someone else's post too
✅ label NSFW/horror/etc. properly
⛔ no AI
#artistsonbsky #supportartists #artshare
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
hey if you are an artist who depends on SNAP,
✅ share some art
✅ share links to where people can buy from/donate to you
✅ share the thread
✅ share someone else's post too
✅ label NSFW/horror/etc. properly
⛔ no AI
#artistsonbsky #supportartists #artshare
✅ share some art
✅ share links to where people can buy from/donate to you
✅ share the thread
✅ share someone else's post too
✅ label NSFW/horror/etc. properly
⛔ no AI
#artistsonbsky #supportartists #artshare
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Guys, gals, and nonbinary pals:
Anime Herald Magazine is getting a second issue.
Anime Herald Magazine is getting a second issue.
So I just checked our sales - we're at 289 copies sold.
We need 11 more to reach 300, which is our internal threshold to go ahead and start planning Issue #2 - let's do this!
We need 11 more to reach 300, which is our internal threshold to go ahead and start planning Issue #2 - let's do this!
Anime Herald Magazine's first issue launches in just a couple of weeks! We're shipping this 90+-page volume in November, so get your orders in today 🥰
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
November 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Guys, gals, and nonbinary pals:
Anime Herald Magazine is getting a second issue.
Anime Herald Magazine is getting a second issue.
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Got the text message saying my SNAP benefits were delayed due to the shutdown. 🥲
‼️Emergency Commissions‼️
I know times are rough for everyone (including those of us on SNAP benefits) but I could really use the funds. The “Pay what you want” option has been lowered to $25 for the time being.
Shares are appreciated! Thank you~🖤
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I know times are rough for everyone (including those of us on SNAP benefits) but I could really use the funds. The “Pay what you want” option has been lowered to $25 for the time being.
Shares are appreciated! Thank you~🖤
ko-fi.com/aorticinkwel...
November 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Got the text message saying my SNAP benefits were delayed due to the shutdown. 🥲
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What do Japanese Cosplayers at Ikebukuro Halloween have to say about Halloween?
October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What do Japanese Cosplayers at Ikebukuro Halloween have to say about Halloween?
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New article on ★ daiz.moe ★
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason | Daiz.moe
With the Fall 2025 anime season, Crunchyroll demonstrates zero respect for anime as a medium as the presentation quality of its subtitles reach an all-time low.
daiz.moe
October 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
New article on ★ daiz.moe ★
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
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Oh hey, a new preview page! :0
But really, @harleygin.bsky.social is absolutely killing it and it'd be amazing if you could order a copy so that we can keep making more of these. 💖
But really, @harleygin.bsky.social is absolutely killing it and it'd be amazing if you could order a copy so that we can keep making more of these. 💖
We're excited to share a brief preview of Anime Herald Magazine! We show off our first preview page, as well as a couple of short updates in a brief article.
#anime #magazines
#anime #magazines
A Brief Preview of Anime Herald Magazine
Good evening, everybody. I'm excited to announce that the design phase for Anime Herald Magazine is nearly complete. With November just a few days away,
hera.fyi
October 30, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Oh hey, a new preview page! :0
But really, @harleygin.bsky.social is absolutely killing it and it'd be amazing if you could order a copy so that we can keep making more of these. 💖
But really, @harleygin.bsky.social is absolutely killing it and it'd be amazing if you could order a copy so that we can keep making more of these. 💖
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My bestie @glanceart.bsky.social was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. Please consider donating if you can, or at the very least just share share share. Anything helps. My best friend deserves to still live a life and be reunited with her husband.
gofund.me/9234e42eb
gofund.me/9234e42eb
Donate to Support Jamie's Battle Against Cancer, organized by Steph Bassett
Hi, my name is Steph. This fundraiser is for someone very important to me who has … Steph Bassett needs your support for Support Jamie's Battle Against Cancer
gofund.me
October 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
My bestie @glanceart.bsky.social was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. Please consider donating if you can, or at the very least just share share share. Anything helps. My best friend deserves to still live a life and be reunited with her husband.
gofund.me/9234e42eb
gofund.me/9234e42eb
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My latest, an overdue love letter to my favorite SRPG. Now that I got to make my own "Final Fantasy Tactics is relevant to today's political landscape" piece, I can finally read all the good ones I had to ignore while working on this!
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review - This SRPG Classic Receives The Remaster Treatment It Has Long Deserved https://www.nintendo-insider.com/final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-nintendo-switch-2-edition-review/
October 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
My latest, an overdue love letter to my favorite SRPG. Now that I got to make my own "Final Fantasy Tactics is relevant to today's political landscape" piece, I can finally read all the good ones I had to ignore while working on this!
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To celebrate the English release of his beloved manga, Hōjō-sensei shared memories of his early work, including how his editor backed up City Hunter in the face of criticism.
Interview with Cat's Eye, City Hunter Manga Legend Tsukasa Hōjō
www.animenewsnetwork.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
To celebrate the English release of his beloved manga, Hōjō-sensei shared memories of his early work, including how his editor backed up City Hunter in the face of criticism.
You gotta be pretty willfully ignorant/media illiterate to miss the overt politics in One Piece. Geoff and @treylar.bsky.social smashed it out of the park with this one.
Unfortunately this seems like exactly the kinda video that the youtube algo won't like, so I extra encourage you to watch it
Unfortunately this seems like exactly the kinda video that the youtube algo won't like, so I extra encourage you to watch it
Let's talk about how One Piece became the official anime of The Revolution youtu.be/-VQ3e7YbFmw
One Piece - Official Anime of The Revolution
YouTube video by Mother's Basement
youtu.be
October 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
You gotta be pretty willfully ignorant/media illiterate to miss the overt politics in One Piece. Geoff and @treylar.bsky.social smashed it out of the park with this one.
Unfortunately this seems like exactly the kinda video that the youtube algo won't like, so I extra encourage you to watch it
Unfortunately this seems like exactly the kinda video that the youtube algo won't like, so I extra encourage you to watch it
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Let's talk about how One Piece became the official anime of The Revolution youtu.be/-VQ3e7YbFmw
One Piece - Official Anime of The Revolution
YouTube video by Mother's Basement
youtu.be
October 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Let's talk about how One Piece became the official anime of The Revolution youtu.be/-VQ3e7YbFmw
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New Anime Business with Jerry Beck!! Coming up at 9am PDT/noon EDT!
youtu.be/BHg9UMc1fBA
youtu.be/BHg9UMc1fBA
The Anime Business - Jerry Beck on Akira, Streamline Pictures and Anime in Theaters
YouTube video by AnimEigo
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
New Anime Business with Jerry Beck!! Coming up at 9am PDT/noon EDT!
youtu.be/BHg9UMc1fBA
youtu.be/BHg9UMc1fBA
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Shūichirō Umeda has the task of becoming two characters, Hikaru and "Hikaru." He shares the subtleties of his performance in our new interview!
Becoming Two Hikarus with Voice Actor Shūichirō Umeda
www.animenewsnetwork.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Shūichirō Umeda has the task of becoming two characters, Hikaru and "Hikaru." He shares the subtleties of his performance in our new interview!
I really am gonna pull every other SSR before I pull even one TM Opera O, huh
October 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I really am gonna pull every other SSR before I pull even one TM Opera O, huh
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March 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Watch my video, it’s the best I’ve ever made. Promote it, send it to your friends…I spent a year on it and I’ve made about $15 in Adsense on it that I can’t even cashout unless it basically doubles so I can reach the payout limit.
NEW VIDEO! I Saw the TV Glow: CRT Memories and Fuzzy Genders! Featuring music by @mollynoise.bsky.social, and featuring Molly, @leftatlondon.com, @alicebedard.bsky.social, @bugsmaytrix.bsky.social, @melodynosurname.bsky.social, @katelynburns.com, and @boundo.bsky.social. Enjoy!
youtu.be/64ppfdw1dBQ
youtu.be/64ppfdw1dBQ
I Saw the TV Glow: CRT Memories and Fuzzy Genders | AdequateEmily
YouTube video by AdequateEmily
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Watch my video, it’s the best I’ve ever made. Promote it, send it to your friends…I spent a year on it and I’ve made about $15 in Adsense on it that I can’t even cashout unless it basically doubles so I can reach the payout limit.
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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.
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
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.
hera.fyi
October 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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.
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This Halloween season marks the perfect occasion to sit down and watch some of the best horror anime out there—and the ANN staff is here with their recommendations!
Your Halloween 2025 Anime Watchlist
www.animenewsnetwork.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This Halloween season marks the perfect occasion to sit down and watch some of the best horror anime out there—and the ANN staff is here with their recommendations!
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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
We offer discounts for bulk sales, so definitely apply if you're interested!
Link: hera.fyi/retailer
October 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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
We offer discounts for bulk sales, so definitely apply if you're interested!
Link: hera.fyi/retailer