Sorry guys, if I haven't made the Brazilian (or other country) versions of the Holomens for the World Cup you asked for... They take some time to make, and honestly, I don't feel like they turn out good enough.
But I’m still making 3 more tomorrow that I promised to some friends
HOLY SHIT 🔥
Japan is not playing games anymore.
At NicoNico Chokaigi 2026, **Japan Strategy Minister Onoda Kimi** dropped this absolute fire:
**“Shut up — This is Japan!”**
She made it crystal clear: The Japanese government will defend anime, manga, and Japanese creators from foreign pressure and demands to change their work.
This is exactly what Japanese Art Freedom Month is all about.
Massive respect to Minister Onoda and Japan for standing firm and protecting real creative freedom 👑
#JapaneseArtFreedomMonth
I've always seen Holostars as comrades-in-arms, and I have so many fond memories with all of you, both as coworkers and as a fan. So please let me be a little emotional for a moment.
🦔💨 Temma-senpai, you've always been so kind and thoughtful. After our Mario Kart collab back in 2021, when I was feeling overwhelmed, you checked up on me. It might've seemed like a small thing to you, but it meant a lot to me, and it's a kindness I'll never forget. Thank you for always being such a caring person.
⚙️ Rikka-senpai, your songs have been with me through so many moments. I listen to your originals and covers all the time, and they've always brought me comfort. I do wish I had talked to you more, but even so, I've always admired you a lot. I'm wishing you nothing but the best moving forward.
🍕 Aruran-senpai, thank you for always accepting my collab invitations! And thank you for always being such a joy to be around. Seriously, there was never a dull moment whenever you were there. If "fun" was a person, it'd probably be you.
🟣 Shien-senpai, you're my little sister's oshi, and we both cried when we heard you were graduating. You're such a natural entertainer, and every time I see you, it feels like you're overflowing with creativity and ideas. Please keep shining the way you always have. The world needs more people like you.
🕯 Rio... hearing that you were leaving made me really sad. You're so honest and hardworking, and anyone can tell that you're always giving 100% in everything you do. I've always admired that about you. Wherever you go next, I hope amazing things are waiting for you every step of the way.
I was a fan before I became a talent, and honestly, that part of me is still here.
Thank you for all the memories you've given me as a fan, and thank you for all the memories we've made together as coworkers 🥹🥹
I'll be cheering for all of you, always!
Me: walking through Tokyo at night.
see tiny alley with ramen shop.
only six seats.
I enter.
everybody inside stops talking.
chef staring at me, salarymen staring at me, one guy holding boiled egg staring hardest of all.
Me: …hello.
Chef: You lost?
Me: No I just wanted ramen.
silence, Chef slowly nods.
Chef: Sit.
I sit.
egg guy still watching me like detective.
Chef places ramen down, looks incredible.
I take one bite.
immediately understand why people commit tax fraud to stay in Japan.
Me: …oh my God.
entire shop suddenly relaxes.
egg guy finally speaks.
Egg Guy: He gets it.
Me: WHAT IS HAPPENING.
Chef smiles slightly.
Chef: Tourists usually ask for fork.
entire restaurant laughs.
I’ve apparently passed cultural exam, then Chef places mysterious extra topping in bowl.
Me: What’s this.
Chef: Reward.
Me: For what.
Egg Guy raises beer dramatically.
Egg Guy: For respecting broth.
whole shop cheers.
I don’t know if I joined cult or family anymore.
Me: inside Japanese police station.
not arrested. hopefully.
I came to report lost wallet.
officer very polite.
Officer: Where did you last see it?
Me: Probably train station.
Officer nods, types for two seconds.
Officer: Found.
Me: …what.
Officer: Yes.
Me: That fast?
Officer: Japan.
another officer walks over holding my wallet carefully like sacred relic, everything still inside, cash untouched.
Me genuinely emotional.
Me: This country is unbelievable.
Officer smiles proudly, then pauses.
Officer: There was one issue.
Me: …what issue.
Officer opens wallet slowly, pulls out embarrassing anime sticker I forgot existed.
silence.
both officers staring at me respectfully but differently now.
Officer: You like magical girls?
Me: …we all have struggles.
older officer suddenly leans forward.
Old Officer: Season two was disappointing.
Me: WHAT.
Old Officer: They ruined power scaling.
younger officer immediately joins debate.
Officer: No no movie fixed it.
suddenly entire police station arguing anime lore passionately.
one detective emerges from back room holding instant noodles.
Detective: Original manga better.
Me: I CAME HERE FOR A WALLET.