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We’re talking Otakon! Join DJ Ranma S and co-host BerryMelon as she discusses her Otakon weekend in depth! Also, we bring back the Open Forum Topic, “Should convention raves be age restricted?” We also discuss Hitomi, the ‘legendary’ maid, guardian angel of Akihabara, and Rumiko Takahashi celebrates Doraemon‘s anniversary with crossover art! Meanwhile in Japan… […]
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#688: So Two Weeks Ago Was Otakon.
August 27th, 2025 
DJ Ranma S 
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Tags: Akihabara, anime, Artists Alley, convention reports, conventions, cosplay, dealer's room, Doraemon, fandoms, Kyoto, maid, manga, otakon, raves, Rumiko Takahashi, steam, video games 
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August 22nd, 2025 Cinna Knight Zenkaikon 2025 is a multi-genre convention–and this year it has an isekai theme! Join CK Cosplay as she reviews this convention and some of the changes it underwent for 2025.
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August 20th, 2025 DJ Ranma S Crunchyroll announces layoffs and a new growth model, a Vice-Minister refuses once more to appear at ComicMarket コミックマーケット, and a plan is in the works for an anime adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera! Also, a senior executive was dismissed from Gungho Online Entertainment for embezzlement. Issues in Indonesia result in the potential for the […]
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August 13th, 2025 DJ Ranma S Call for donations to help preserve rare Sailor Moon media, Disney Twisted-Wonderland English anime gets release date, and McDonald’s Japan announces Pokémon Happy Meals, and it turns into a complete clusterf! Also, CLAMP teams up with Godiva Japan （ゴディバ ジャパン）, Disney+ to integrate Hulu into a single streaming app, and Gundam Wing voice actors reunite […]
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August 6th, 2025 DJ Ranma S Congratulations are in order for WCS Team USA, winners of the 2025 World Cosplay Summit 世界コスプレサミット! Also tonight, Kadokawa issues guidelines for anime sampling, anime studio Gaina changes name after being acquired, and the Korean government plans to offer tax credits for webtoon production costs. Plus, Hello Kitty gets a licensed tarot card set, and […]
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