Anime News That Shocked Everyone This Month

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Catch up on the latest anime news with our monthly anime recap! This month, we're covering a funny anime reaction from a Hollywood star whose new movies release was overshadowed by Demon Slayer. Plus, get anime updates on other trending topics in the community and celebrity news on your favorite voice actors.

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00:00These are the most relevant news or gossip about what happened during the month in the world of

00:04anime, Mamda Japan, or the otaku community. During a recent interview, Marlon Wayans,

00:09star of the film Him, spoke about the challenge of releasing his film at the same time as

00:14Kametsu no Yaiba, Infinity Castle, one of the box office hits of the year.

00:18Wayans acknowledged that the Japanese blockbuster affected his film's commercial performance and

00:22joked about the situation, can I say it? Screw anime, we're number two, him first.

00:27Screw anime. The comment reflects the tension of box office competition,

00:31especially at a time when Kametsu no Yaiba, Infinity Castle continues to leave international box office

00:37receipts. So far, Wayans has not issued any additional statements on the situation.

00:42The film Him was released the same week as the anime film, creating an interesting clash between

00:46Hollywood and the popular Japanese franchise. On October 6, 2025, Japanese platform DealSite,

00:53known for distributing digital games and Dijinchy, announced the launch of Mina No Ginko Payment,

00:58a new internal payment system developed in partnership with digital bank Mina No Ginko.

01:02The move comes after the suspension of Visa and MasterCard transactions due to policies related

01:07to the handling of adult content on the platform. Since April 2024, DealSite had temporarily restricted

01:13the use of both cards, leaving JCB as the only credit option available in Japan. Despite previous

01:19attempts to modify sensitive labels, such as Lowly, to comply with international processor guidelines,

01:25the measures proved insufficient. The new system allows direct payments by linking a Mina No Ginko

01:30bank account to a user account with Vivian, DealSite's parent company, eliminating the need for

01:35foreign intermediaries. In addition, rewards and discounts will be offered to those who use the

01:40method, although it will only be available within Japan. Similar initiatives have already been seen in

01:45a sector. In 2022, the Skep platform launched its own cryptocurrency, Skepcoin, to avoid international

01:51payment restrictions. Weekly Shonen Sunday Magazine announced that the Momdeso So No Friarin will be

01:57on hiatus indefinitely due to health issues affecting writer Kanahito Yamada and artist Tsukasa Abe.

02:02The publisher explained that the suspension prioritizes the well-being of the creative team,

02:07emphasizing that the series will resume only when both authors have fully recovered. At this time,

02:11no return date has been set, although future updates have been promised. Despite the hiatus,

02:17the franchise will remain active, as the second season of the anime is scheduled to premiere in

02:21January 2026, continuing the story of Friarin and her journey in a world after the defeat of the Demon

02:27King. The anime Wondance, produced by Madhouse and available on Disney+, drew criticism for the poor

02:33quality of its 3D animation. The series, directed by Michiakatu and based on the manga by Kofi,

02:39follows Kaboku, a reserved student who discovers dance thanks to Hikari Wanda,

02:44a young woman passionate about hip-hop. The main source of controversy was the CGI dance sequences,

02:49considered outdated and unexpressive, which contrasts with the visual style of the rest of the anime.

02:54On social media, viewers pointed out that the animation ruins the experience in a series focused

02:59on dance. Madhouse, known for titles such as So So No Friarin and Overlord, now faces criticism over

03:05the technical execution of this project. Although the narrative and designs maintain the studio's

03:10characteristic style, the 3D scenes were compared to MMD-level animations, considered obsolete.

03:16The future of Wondance will depend on the upcoming episodes and whether the studio manages to improve

03:21the animation of the dance sequences to regain the audience's trust. Japanese hotel chain Toyoko

03:26announced its new service, supporting your Ashi activities. Overnight with Plushie Plan,

03:31aimed at otaku travelers who want to accommodate their favorite stuffed animals during their stays.

03:36The plan includes a bed, pillow, and special pajamas for stuffed animals, available in small

03:41and medium sizes, made from the same materials used for human guests. Initially tested at the branch

03:47near the Osaka Dome, the project will expand to 55 locations across Japan after receiving positive

03:53feedback. The service costs an additional 300 yen, approximately $2, per night and aims to offer a

03:59fun and personalized experience for travelers who carry figures or stuffed animals with them as

04:04symbols of their Ashi or favorite character or artist. At the opening ceremony of Riyadh season 2025

04:10in Saudi Arabia, a giant balloon of Satoru Gojo, the protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, stole the show.

04:16The parade featured floats, lights, and international artists, marking the start of the country's most

04:21important cultural season. This edition of the festival, organized by the General Entertainment

04:26Authority, incorporated balloons inspired by anime characters for the first time, reflecting the

04:31growing popularity of Japanese culture in the region. Gojo was chosen as a symbol of modern anime,

04:37highlighting the global success of Jujutsu Kaisen. An Indonesian cosplayer known on social media as

04:42NonZero underscore 2 caught the attention of the Genshin Impact community after sharing an emotional

04:47photo shoot as Ye Miko, recently posted on her thread's profile. The initiative was a special gesture

04:53for her husband before he left to fulfill his compulsory military service. The photographs

04:58stand out for their high fidelity to Ye Miko's original design and attention to detail in the

05:02costumes, quickly accumulating thousands of reactions and comments from fans of the game.

05:07According to the cosplayer, the session was conceived as a way to say goodbye and show support for her

05:12partner, earning the community's applause for the emotional charge and dedication behind the project.

05:16Ye Miko, priestess of the Great Narakami Shrine in the Inazuma region,

05:20is one of the most iconic characters in Genshin Impact, and her elegance and enigmatic personality

05:26have made her a favorite within the cosplay fandom. The post continues to receive messages

05:30of support and recognition on threads, cementing NonZero underscore 2 as an example of passion and

05:36creativity within the gaming community. The latest issue of Akita Publishing's weekly

05:40Shonen Champion magazine announced that the Mondashai, written and illustrated by Bakimi Miki,

05:45will conclude in three chapters, marking the end of a work that has accompanied readers

05:49for more than five years. The series began as a one-shot in January 2017, before beginning

05:55regular serialization in August 2019 in the same magazine. Its 31st volume was released in Japan

06:01on October 8, 2025, cementing its place as one of the publisher's most consistent stories.

06:07With the end in sight, fans are wondering if Bakimi Miki will manage to deliver an emotional and

06:12satisfying conclusion for the heroine who taught us that even the shyest hearts can be brave.

06:16Japan continues to consolidate its tourism recovery after the pandemic. According to data from the

06:21Japan Tourism Agency and the Japan National Tourism Organization, JNTO, the country received

06:27around 3.26 million foreign visitors in September 2025, the first time and has exceeded the 3 million

06:33mark in this month. This brings the annual total to 31.65 million tourists, the fastest growth rate

06:40recorded to date. If the trend continues, Japan could surpass its historic record of 36.87 million

06:46reached last year and reached 40 million visitors before the end of 2025. The increase is mainly

06:51due to the rise in travelers from North America seeking to avoid peak seasons and the boom in

06:56tourism from the Middle East, driven by National Day celebrations during the Osaka Kansai Expo.

07:01This upturn confirms the full resurgence of international tourism in Japan, reaffirming its

07:06position as one of the most visited destinations in the world. Renowned author Tatsuki Fujimoto,

07:11creator of Chainsaw Man, recently spoke about the precarious working conditions he experienced

07:16during his early years in the manga industry. In an interview broadcast by Japanese media,

07:21the mangaka confessed that during his first serialization, he worked almost without sleep

07:25and ended up putting his physical and mental health at risk.

07:28It was my first time doing a weekly serialization, and honestly, it was brutal. I was constantly worried

07:34that I would be canceled. I could hardly sleep, and when my assistants arrived, I had to get up to greet

07:39them, so I ended up sleeping by the door, Fujimoto said. His statements reignite the debate about the

07:44demanding working conditions in the Japanese manga industry, where artists such as Akira Toriyama,

07:49Dragon Ball, Ichiro Oda, One Piece, and the late Kintaro Miura, Berserk, also faced similar problems due

07:56to the weekly publication schedule. Fujimoto now claims to have achieved a better work-life balance,

08:01thanks to the support of a stable team that allows him to continue publishing Chainsaw Man

08:05without compromising his well-being. Meanwhile, his work continues to expand with the film Chainsaw Man,

08:10the movie, Re's arc, and the highly anticipated second season of the anime.

08:15The third season of One Punch Man, based on the manga by One and illustrated by Yusuke Murata,

08:21faces strong criticism after the broadcast of its third episode. Fans have pointed out problems with

08:28poor animation, chaotic direction, and a fast pace that makes it difficult to follow the plot,

08:33especially during Garou's defeat, which occurs in a matter of seconds. Despite some flashes of

08:40well-executed action, the episode has been labeled inconsistent and messy, with scenes of Saitama

08:47and dialogue that add little to the narrative development. Fans lament the loss of the balance

08:53between parody and epic that characterized the series in its early seasons. With only three episodes

09:00aired, the community wonders if the studio will be able to recapture the essence and visual quality

09:06that made the series famous, or if this season will be marked by fan disappointment.

09:11In a recent interview, Shinkai Makoto, director of Your Name, stated that today,

09:16he would discard the scene in which Taki, upon waking up in Mitsuha's body, touches her breast. As he explained,

09:24although at the time it was conceived as a dreamlike device and part of the body itself,

09:30with today's sensibilities, it would not be accepted, and he prefers not to include it in

09:35new broadcasts. The director reflected on how the limits of what is permissible have changed in the

09:41last six years, and how this influences the way scenes involving physical closeness and consent are

09:48approached. Shinkai also mentioned that, following the success of Your Name, more than 250 billion yen

09:55in Japan, and Weathering With You, more than 140 billion yen yen, he has taken a more careful approach

10:02in his subsequent works, such as Suzume no Tojimari, prioritizing accessibility and respect for the

10:10audience. The filmmaker concluded that the goal is to balance emotion and narrative without resorting to

10:16elements that may be inappropriate for today's audience, suggesting a debate about whether

10:22classics such as Your Name should be re-released, with adjustments that reflect changes in social

10:28sensibilities. The film Kemetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle continues its international success,

10:35and has become a phenomenon in Hong Kong, while its release in mainland China remains unconfirmed.

10:42This has led many fans to cross the border to enjoy the film in local theaters.

10:48Local media report that viewers from nearby cities, such as Shenzhen, travel several times a year just

10:54to see Japanese films that are not shown in their country. The phenomenon has generated a positive

11:00economic boost for Hong Kong theaters, which are still recovering from the drop in revenue following the

11:06pandemic. Professor Ng Kwok Kwan of Hong Kong Baptist University explained that the absence of the

11:13premiere in China could be related to political reasons and historical sensitivity, especially

11:19during the 85th anniversary of the victory in the war against Japan. Meanwhile, the One Country,

11:25Two Systems principle allows Hong Kong to screen the film freely, showing how cultural autonomy benefits the

11:32region. For fans, traveling to Hong Kong is not only entertainment, but also a way to connect with

11:38Japanese culture without restrictions. The classic anime Claymore was removed from Crunchyroll's catalog

11:45last week without any official statement from the platform. The series, produced by Madhouse and

11:51originally released in 2007, no longer has legal global distribution, which has caused annoyance among fans.

11:58Users began reporting the disappearance of the title over the last few days, and so far,

12:04Crunchyroll has not explained the reasons behind its removal. The move has reignited the debate about

12:11the lack of transparency surrounding the expiration of classic anime licenses within the service.

12:18Some reports indicate that Claymore may still be temporarily available on Amazon Prime Video,

12:23and in specific regions such as Hong Kong and India via Netflix although not globally. Though,

12:29these were the most relevant news of the month, thanks for watching until the end,

12:33don't forget to check the other videos of the channel. Until next time.

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