Reports of assaults against female fans have led authorities in Kabukicho to perform inspections at men's underground idol events.
Feb 2, 2024 • Subscribe
More like this
#MeToo in JET: Verdict in Sexual Assault Case
A former JET Program participant who suffered sexual assault has won a civil lawsuit against Nagasaki Prefecture.
Can Anime Show Sexual Assault Ethically?
A reader posed the question that serves as the title for the article, along with several other difficult and important questions. Long-time readers know I’ve addressed anime’s portrayal…
Assault Lily #02 — Sexual Harassment High
Boundaries, people. Semi-Impressions: I decided to make this post after the pretty hilarious first three minutes. Mind you, it wasn't because it was intentionally funny. It was…
Police Bust Another Men’s Con Cafe for Exploiting Minors in Kabukicho
Police cracked down on yet another men's con cafe for serving a minor in what authorities say is an increasingly common problem.
Director Sono Sion Sexual Assault Incident Reignites #MeToo Movement in Japan
Recent sexual assault allegations against Japanese director Sono Sion arrive amongst a slew of incidents that have revived Japan's #MeToo movement.
Narita Legislator Accused of Extorting Sexual Assault Victim’s Family
A Narita city legislator accused of sexual assault is now facing another charge - for attempting to coerce the victim into silence.
Female fans are driving a male idol anime boom
Plus: Crunchyroll renews focus on device support; 'The Boy and the Heron's secures China distributor; Creating a digital archive of anime colors; and more
Underground FANTASY in Hollow Knight
Image Sources: https://www.zhihu.com/question/540063 https://gamersdignity.com/hollow-knight-silksong-reviews-trailer-specification/ https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/54732816096634565 https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/14080622845382 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2U6_Fyo-Ec https://www.pinterest.com/pin/592927107170050084/ https://utopiano.strangled.net/hollow-knight-hunters-journal-complete-guid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbx2ujJxS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfdYiYi4R https://hollowknight.fandom.com/wiki/Crystal_Peak?file=Crystal_Peak_Map.jpg https://aminoapps.com/c/hollowknightamino/page/blog/your-beloved-miner-myla/Veqr_BBc7u3rmd4k48xa3oxxaEgZ67xQwo https://www.resetera.com/threads/help-me-understand-the-appeal-of-hollow-knight-era.257865/page https://indiegameculture.com/guides/hollow-knight-speedrun-guide/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu44aJ9Sukg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIF8BTuMswc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m56XDTCPPpo https://www.reddit.com/r/HollowKnight/comments/gpgpnu/fan_art_tramway_in_city_of_tears_see_progres https://stockpict.github.io/posts/hollow-knight-background-ar https://www.artstation.com/artwork/oARZQL https://zoomrainbow.weebly.com/blog/hollow-knight-notch-locations http://zachgarland.com/the-wonderful-world-of-hollow-knight/ #hollowknight #hallownest
Convention Planner Ryan Kopf Banned from Anime Milwaukee Following Sexual Assault Allegations
News: Anime Milwaukee issued a statement yesterday informing attendees that Ryan Kopf has been banned from their convention after an alleged incident of sexual assault at their 2018…
Convention Planner Ryan Kopf Banned from Anime Milwaukee Following Sexual Assault Allegations
Anime Milwaukee issued a statement yesterday informing attendees that Ryan Kopf has been banned from their convention after an alleged incident of sexual assault at their 2018 convention.
Sexual Assault in Perfect Blue: How Satoshi Kon’s Horror Classic Thoughtfully Frames A Person’s Biggest Fear
On the surface, it seems like Perfect Blue has a relatively simple premise – an idol finds herself being stalked by an obsessive fan – the movie itself…
13 Male Idol Anime Where Cute Boys Sing It Proud
Idol anime is all the craze these days, but as is common with anime, it's the girls that get all the attention. The industry loves making idol anime…
Talky Boy #05 — “Boy Do I Love Slaving and Murder and Sexual Assault!”
How to write a great villain. Impressions: And here we have all the things that I hate in recent anime fantasy trends. Multiple characters openly declaring how…
The Shogunate Crackdown on Christianity
Under Ieyasu’s early government–the start of the Edo period– the Christian population doubled from about 150,000 to 300,000. It was also the only period (from about 1598-1614) whe…
Shibuya Goes Hardcore in Its Crackdown on Halloween Fun
Shibuya announced this year that it was banning Halloween celebrations - and they've made it clear that they mean business.
Episode 144 – It’s Always Sunny In Kabukicho
After some delay, we are able to finally bring you our last episode of 2018 and it is a special one. With the Gintama series moving to a…
![Featured image for [Review] Police in a Pod](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20220407/1649348263.34154.62536.png)
[Review] Police in a Pod
I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say that Police in a Pod was actually not bad, though it does work with not a small amount…
Underground: Haruki Murakami
There’s been a lot of talk about cults lately, mostly one cult in particular. And I keep seeing the name Aum Shinrikyo tossed around in that context, people…
How Fraudulent Bars in Kabukicho are Fleecing Customers
Police in Kabukicho are cracking down on peddlers who are pulling customers into shady bars that charge exorbitant rates.
In Kabukicho, Two Women Run Audacious Sex Scams
Their targets are different, but their methods match. Learn how two women in Kabukicho are fleecing desperate men - and getting away with it.
What Tomo-chan Is a Girl! gets wrong and right about gender-nonconformity and sexual assault
Using heartfelt sincerity and character-driven plot twists, Tomo-chan is a Girl! has quickly become one of my favorite shows, in spite of some thoroughly discomfiting scenes that detract…
Police in a Pod – Episode 1
Police in a Pod is copaganda dressed up to look nicely animated and "funny", but remains copaganda nonetheless.
First Look: Police in a Pod
Kawai Mai has recently joined the police force, and is to start working out of a local police box. There she meets Fuji Seiko, her superior and ex-member…
First Impression: Police in a Pod
Mai Kawai is a police officer by default. Her aspiration since childhood was to become a civil servant and earn a steady income (she dreams big, does Mai),…
Guard from Underground (1992)
Kurosawa’s early slasher is a successful stylistic experiment that anyone who calls himself a fan of Japanese horror should see.
Hyper Police
In the near future, we have a special police task force that is highly equipped with hi-tech weapons and gadgets as well as unrivalled information network to pursue…
Police Diver
Robot mode Vehicle mode Robot mode Vehicle mode General Information Unit type: robotHeight: 12.9 meters (Robot mode)Length: 4.3 meters (Vehicle mode)Weight: 13.5 metric tonsMaximum running speed: 520.2 km/hMaximum…
Wicked City: Wickedly Sexual
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING REVIEW CONTAINS SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONTENT. Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet! Hanime on Anime here, and welcome to the ’80s! Yes, this week and the…
LGBTQ+ Events in Tokyo for 2024
Here are some creative ways to get out and be yourself, from everyday activities to annual celebrations enjoy these LGBTQ+ events in Tokyo.
Japanese Culture Events in Texas 2024
Calendar of upcoming Japanese concerts, anime conventions, food festivals, performances, and other events in Texas.
Police in a Pod Volume 1 Review
TheOASG reviews Miko Yasu's Police in a Pod, where we follow two policewoman who deal with the mundane and troubling crimes in Japan.
![Featured image for Life of Mariko in Kabukicho (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20231009/1696894800.70207.106102.jpg)
Life of Mariko in Kabukicho (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]
Katayama and Uchida does not merely offer a glance at the relational drama that hides behind the neon-lit night-life and pleasure district, but also delivers a narrative that…
Raid on the Blood Bank
A visit to a Japanese blood donation center.
RGM-111NR Hardygun Night Raid
General Information Unit type: night operations mobile suitOverall height: 15.9 metersFull weight: 57.3 metric tonsArmament: vulcan gun x 2, mega machine cannon x 2, 4-barrel mortar cannon x 1,…
Ayacon Events
Here are the events that I am running at Ayacon this year. Friday 16th, 6PM to 7PM in the Conference room. AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ANIME PENGUINS An…
Kitacon Events
Do you like music? Do you like anime? Do you like uninformed judgement cast down on anime music? Then Anison Armageddon is for you! We’ll take TEN anime…
Relationships Over Events in Manga and Life
I just finished reading the 2nd volume of Paru Itagaki’s Beast Complex (a collection of short stories about the Beastars universe) and Itagaki wrote a thought-provoking (or not,…
Wild Police Story
A blog focused on gaining experience about art. Writing in particular.
Second Stream: Kabukicho Sherlock – Episode 2
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/waruideshou This episode is a Patron Unlock! Our patreon supporters are given early access to these episodes. If you’d like to experience them when…
Second Stream: Kabukicho Sherlock – Episode 6
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/waruideshou This episode is a Patron Unlock! Our patreon supporters are given early access to these episodes. If you’d like to experience them when…
Second Stream: Kabukicho Sherlock – Episode 8
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/waruideshou This episode is a Patron Unlock! Our patreon supporters are given early access to these episodes. If you’d like to experience them when…
Second Stream: Kabukicho Sherlock – Episode 7
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/waruideshou This episode is a Patron Unlock! Our patreon supporters are given early access to these episodes. If you’d like to experience them when…
Second Stream: Kabukicho Sherlock – Episode 4
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/waruideshou This episode is a Patron Unlock! Our patreon supporters are given early access to these episodes. If you’d like to experience them when…
Second Stream: Kabukicho Sherlock – Episode 3
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/waruideshou This episode is a Patron Unlock! Our patreon supporters are given early access to these episodes. If you’d like to experience them when…
Second Stream: Kabukicho Sherlock – Episode 1
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/waruideshou This episode is a Patron Unlock! Our patreon supporters are given early access to these episodes. If you’d like to experience them when…
Second Stream: Kabukicho Sherlock – Episode 5
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/waruideshou This episode is a Patron Unlock! Our patreon supporters are given early access to these episodes. If you’d like to experience them when…
87% in Japan Say Sexual Diversity Should Be Honored: Survey
A new survey shows support for businesses with LGBTQ+-positive messaging - and a surprising level of support for sexual diversity in general.
Winter 2022 First Impressions – Police in a Pod
Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 13 Source: Manga Episode Summary: Kawai is on the verge of quitting her job as a police officer. It was the only civil service position…
Japan Politicians Are Eyeing a Crackdown on Host Clubs
Japanese news is rife with stories of host clubs that take advantage of their female clients. Now, lawmakers are getting involved.
Manga Talk: Underground from Saturday AM
I check out a new series from Saturday AM magazine called Underground. Story & Art by JR De Bard Published by Rockport Publishers Follow the magazine https://twitter.com/Saturday_am Follow…