00:00We begin with some rather unfortunate news that serves as a warning to everyone.
00:04Manga artist Jun Tanaka has publicly revealed that he lost nearly all of his life savings
00:10after falling victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam. On social media,
00:16the author explained that he was contacted by so-called financial advisors who promised to
00:23multiply his income through investments in crypto assets, trusting them to secure his future,
00:29since a career as a mangakai is often financially unstable. He transferred his funds to a platform
00:35that turned out to be completely fake. The money vanished, and the scammers covered their tracks.
00:43Tanaka shared this painful experience not only to vent, but also to warn his colleagues and
00:49followers about the dangers of these miracle investments that prey on artists' lack of
00:54knowledge and financial need. Fortunately, it's not all bad news on the industry's financial front.
01:01The Kozuki Foundation, established by the founder of Konami, has announced a significant expansion of
01:07its scholarship and financial support program for young mangaka, illustrators, and animators.
01:13As we've discussed in previous videos, starting salaries for new talent in Japan's anime and manga
01:20industry are sadly low, forcing many to abandon their dreams because they can't afford rent or food.
01:27This private initiative aims precisely to prevent the brain drain by providing monthly financial aid
01:34that does not need to be repaid, allowing creators to focus 100% on improving their art without the
01:41pressure of starving. A move applauded by the entire community.
01:46Now for one of the nicest surprises of the year. Readers of the Hunter x Hunter manga went wild upon
01:52discovering a clear crossover and homage to Sailor Moon in the long-awaited Chapter 430.
01:59For those unfamiliar with the full industry gossip, the creator of Hunter x Hunter, Yoshihiro Togashi,
02:06is married in real life to Naoko Takeuchi, the legendary creator of Sailor Moon.
02:12Seeing this small but meaningful tribute to his wife's work within the panels of his own manga has
02:19been hailed by fans as a beautiful romantic Easter egg and a sign of the mutual support they share as
02:25artists. The straw hats are turning into Lego bricks. Toei Animation and the Lego toy brand have officially
02:33announced the production of an animated special starring Luffy and his crew. Although it will be a short
02:39project, it will showcase the world of the grand line completely reimagined in Lego brick form.
02:45We can expect an adventure filled with classic humor, shipbuilding at the speed of light, and fights
02:52where the characters could literally fall apart. A perfect collaboration for collectors and new
02:57generations alike. The Spirit franchise shows no signs of slowing down. New details and visuals have
03:04been revealed about the new Date A Live anime project. We'll continue to follow Shido Itsuka on
03:11his never-ending and perilous mission to go on dates with hyper-powered spirits in order to seal their
03:17powers and save the world, further expanding the already massive harem of this hit light novel series.
03:24The Spirit franchise shows no signs of slowing down. New details and visuals have been revealed about the new
03:34The King of Isekai is the King of Isekai series, and we wrap up with the King of Isekai.
03:51During the Anime Japan event, it was officially confirmed that the third season of Mushoku Tensei
03:58Jobless Reincarnation will premiere on July 5th. Rudeus Greyrot will continue his long journey of
04:05redemption and growth, facing new family and magical challenges in one of Studio Bind's most polished
04:11adaptations. And that's all for today. It's so frustrating what happened to that manga artist with
04:17the cryptocurrencies. Be very careful of those scams. On another note, are you ready for the flood of
04:24sequels coming in July? Let me know in the comments which anime you're most looking forward to,
04:29give this video a like, and see you in the next one.
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