Japanese police are after a notorious Chinese social media influencer who defaced Yasukuni Shrine to boost his own reputation.
Jun 2, 2024 • Subscribe
More like this
Japanese Influencer Gets Bigger Breasts, Owes Millions in Damages
A YouTuber's collaboration deal will cost millions after a court found she hit material information from her partners.
Japanese Company Suspends Controversial New “Cat Subscription” Service
A new service called "Cats Unlimited" will suspend operations after accusations that it amounts to a "cat subscription", its company said.
Japanese Shrine Bans Tourists, Laments “Destruction of Japanese Culture”
A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."
Japanese Shrine Bans Tourists, Laments “Destruction of Japanese Culture”
A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."
How To Properly Visit A Japanese Shrine
Avoid etiquette faux pas at Japanese shrines with this helpful guide!
“I Love Doraemon”: Chinese Resident Who Helped Deface Shrine Sent to Prison
A love for Doraemon brought 29-year-old Jiang Zhuojun to Japan in 2013. Now, he's a convicted criminal in the country he once loved.
Japanese Pro Snowboarder Rode Through Shinto Shrine, Up Walls
It's not just foreigners being obnoxious. Some in Sapporo are fuming after a Japanese snowboarder used a shrine as a slope.
Will Chinese Cabbage Save Japanese Tonkatsu From Rising Prices?
High cabbage prices in Japan show no sign of abating. That's led supermarkets to get desperate. And by "desperate," we mean relying on China.
Why Aren’t Japanese Restaurants Happy to Have Chinese Tourists?
Are Chinese tourists to Japan ill-mannered? Why users on a popular Chinese social media app are lambasting their fellow citizens' behavior.
Anime's Most Controversial Squirrel
Known as the W3 incident, Space Boy Soran would go down in history as the first case of industrial espionage in the anime industry, but is there more…
“Pseudo-Chinese”: New Japanese Social Media App Only Allows Kanji
Wanna stress-test your Japanese knowledge? A new social media app for Japanese users dares you to ditch kana.
“Pseudo-Chinese”: New Japanese Social Media App Only Allows Kanji
Wanna stress-test your Japanese knowledge? A new social media app for Japanese users dares you to ditch kana.
Dodging Controversial Topics in Anime
Hitler can’t sue you, so mock him all you want.
Summer of Chinese animation kicks off in the Japanese box office
Plus: Anime's largest retailer adapting to shift in consumer behavior; Ire over leaked 'One Piece' chapters; Manga on atomic bombing finds new readers; and more
Episode 97: 03: Noted Influencer John Brown
In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 5-6 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Good news, folks: Chris and Sibyl have taken the horrors of…
Why Is Sakamoto Days So Controversial?
Thanks Fabletics for sponsoring this video! Click Here to get 80% off the whole site when signing up to be VIP: https://fabletics.com/BonsaiPop12 #fableticspartner @fabletics Tags: Sakamoto Days, Sakamoto…
The MOST Controversial Anime of 2023
Onimai is one of the most controversial anime we had in quite a while. Here's why. This Anime was released in the winter 2023 anime season by…
Magikarp And The Dragons Gate: It’s Connection With Chinese And Japanese Mythology.
Right image: Art by Yuumei (Note: if on mobile, you may need to refresh the page to fix any display issues) It’s impressive how much thought has been…
Kannagi (Crazy Shrine Maidens)
Kannagi is a manga that begins by a boy named Jin carving a figure out of the wood from a fallen sacred tree, and a girl named Nagi…
Gyarados: The Chinese Dragon?
On right: Flag of the Qing dynasty Gyarados is a Water/Flying type in the Pokemon video games, yet it is often thought of as a dragon-like Pokemon. This…
Review: Chinese Doctors (2021)
Chinese Doctors 中国医生 China, 2021, colour, 2.35:1, 127 mins. Director: Liu Weiqiang 刘伟强 [Andrew Lau]. Rating: 6/10. Wuhan-set Covid drama has a propulsive, convincing first half but slacker,…
Chinese Dramas and Rambles
the Otaku Central Podcast Hello everyone! I have returned back in audio form, here to update my podcast. I should probably rename my post cast "Dude who Rambles",…
The FUNNIEST Chinese Anime...
The Daily Life of the Immortal king is achinese anime or donghua that's on crunchyroll and netflix. A goofier version of The Misfit of Demon King Academy combined…
Ragna Crimson, The Apothecary Diaries, Undead Unluck, Nichijou - My Ordinary Life: Episode 0, Nichijou - My Ordinary Life
Senpai Influencer But I’m Just A Fan Like You
In every community/fandom we all have someone we admire, respect for either their personality, content. Every reason is individual. There is no great boost from those “senpai…
Shrine of Sacrilege – Noragami AMV
It’s been three years since I finished my last AMV! I am attending Sakura-con for the first time this year and I wanted to something for the occasion.…
Love Live Superstar - Akiba Shrine
A shrine which is named Akiba Shrine is shown in an episode of Love Live Superstar. Image from S1E11 - 13m28s …
Divination in Ancient Chinese Culture
Ancient Chinese culture embraced divination methods like oracle bone reading and the I Ching for predicting the future and gaining insight. Could these ancient practices continue to provide…
Books: Chinese Animation and Socialism
By Jonathan Clements. Daisy Yan Du’s newly published collection Chinese Animation and Socialism: From Animators’ Perspectives focuses on the rise and fall of the Shanghai Animation Film Studio…
Animating Chinese Ink-Wash Paintings
Plus: retro ads and animation news worldwide.
Books: History of Chinese Animation
By Jonathan Clements. Released as part of a Routledge series of translations of Chinese scholarship, Sun Lijun’s two-volume History of Chinese Animation is the largest work yet published…
Popcorn Pulse 71: Chinese Tango
As only one of them as had to register their pelvis as a dangerous weapon, at least one half of the Popcorn duo knows a thing or two…
Why Shinto Shrines Are Abandoning Their Controversial Association
Since 1969, the Association of Shinto Shrines has overseen most shrines in Japan. But ongoing controversies are driving some away.
Influencer Courses are Garbage: The Dark Side of Content Creation
Ninja, Jake Paul, and Graham Stephan are teaching people how to become Social Media Influencers. I think that is bad. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Supereyepatchwolf Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/supereyepatchwolf Other Super Eyepatch Wolf stuff Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/supereyepatchwolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/super_eyepatch_wolf/ Twitter:…
Cockroach Combine Skitters Into Yasukuni Shrine
Tokyo Scum Brigade.
Why Devilman Is More Controversial Now Than Ever Before
Pre-Order your Devilman: Sirene Elite Exclusive Statue and use code BPSES for $30 off: https://figurama-collectors.com/products/devilman-sirene-elite-exclusive-statue Devilman is a class anime and manga that deserves more attention due to…
![Featured image for Controversial Character CONFIRMED! Blue Box Episode 21 [Video Review]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20250224/1740416157.98805.141593.jpg)
Controversial Character CONFIRMED! Blue Box Episode 21 [Video Review]
Chinatsu is moving back in with Taiki, but vibes are definitely off ever since rumors started to spread between Taiki and Hina’s relationship. Video Review What Stands Out…
Why is the Alliance Controversial? (Attack on Titan Analysis)
Season 3 and the first part of season 4 of Attack on Titan took the story in a widely agreed upon more interesting direction - greatly building on…
“Son Goku” vs. “Sun Wukong”: The Challenge of Translating Chinese Names in Japanese Media into English
Let’s say you’re watching an episode of Raven of the Inner Palace in Japanese. Or maybe it’s Thunderbolt Fantasy. A new character appears and introduces themselves, but the…
Chinese streaming platforms slow anime spend
Plus: Copyright infringement activity definitions updated; TV Tokyo creates new IP in China; 'Gundam' fans accuse Bandai Namco of queerbaiting; and more
Chinese streaming platforms slow anime spend
Plus: Copyright infringement activity definitions updated; TV Tokyo creates new IP in China; 'Gundam' fans accuse Bandai Namco of queerbaiting; and more
First Thoughts on Chinese Danmei Anime
I was a fan of BL and yaoi for many years, but I basically despaired at these genres in anime since 90% of them are extremely problematic. But…
Chinese streaming platforms slow anime spend
Plus: Copyright infringement activity definitions updated; TV Tokyo creates new IP in China; 'Gundam' fans accuse Bandai Namco of queerbaiting; and more
Mayonaka Punch – Episode 1 – Live Finds the Perfect NewTuber Influencer Lady
Episode impressions of Mayonaka Punch Episode 1 as the Hyped Up Sisters, Otomin and Kicchomu, just kicked out Masakichi from their team after she got into a dispute…
VTuber Canan (ばかなんす): From Hikikomori to Influencer
Canan revealed her face in an incident back in August 2020. Learn more about your favorite VTuber and see what she looks like IRL!
Love Live Superstar - Onden Shrine Part 3
And finally there's also a longer scene in episode 9 of the second season of Love Live Superstar at Onden Shrine . Image…
Review #30 – Shrine of the Morning Mist
Name: Shrine of the Morning Mist (Shrine Maidens of the Morning Mist – Asagiri no Miko)Format: DVDRelease Date: July 2002Age Rating: 11+Themes: Shinto, monsters, school, romance, supernatural…
![Featured image for Destiny of the shrine maiden [Animé review]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210410/1618067635.9321.33414.png)
Destiny of the shrine maiden [Animé review]
Kannazuki no miko Seasons: 1 Episodes: 12 Runtime: 23 min/Eps Genres: Shoujo-ai, Yuri, Romance, Slice of life Destiny of the shrine maiden is a Yuri animé following Himemiya…
Fanart Friday: Hirasawa Sisters, Shrine, and Snow
It’s very nearly spring now, but how about a last whisper of winter through some kawaii fanart of our favorite K-On sisters? ★ 【Teajor-Luyens】 「 上学路上 」 ☆…
Love Live Superstar - Onden Shrine Part 2
In episode 4 and 5 of the first season of Love Live Superstar there's also longer scenes at Onden Shrine . Image…