Ok-
We didnt get the screen count we wanted for I Love Boosters- but we got 1700, which is good.
This means: if it's not on a screen near u tomorrow, it won't get there-
unless we blow it out on 1700, then we can get more.
So- please travel to a screen even if it's not close!
me in this thread: "AI is affecting my very specific job as an artist in the animation industry"
ppl: "so true!"
me also in this thread: "AI is also affecting Black and marginalized communities"
ppl: "uh hey actually this affects ALL of us not just Black people"
54 kg 💣
Age 63 💣
Can you imagine... the weight difference and the age difference?
I can't bear to see my father like this ‼️
There are no words... there are no words... I'm so tired, so tired. Please help my father at least 💔
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‼️I’m lying awake tonight in unbearable pain…
My body is burning from this infection and I can’t sleep properly anymore.
Every night feels longer, and I just try to endure it in silence.
I never thought pain could reach this level… 💔
I just need treatment. Nothing else.
Please don’t ignore this 🙏
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Kei Urana (GACHIAKUTA) says she and publishers are working to create legal ways for those who can't afford her work to access it
She also made a full statement regarding her understanding of piracy and her personal values:
"I’ve spent the past few days researching the circumstances in different countries, including financial situations.
I understand that for many people, pirate sites are the only way they can read manga.
I also understand that prices can be higher overseas.
I’ve even seen people saying, “Don’t bring this issue up.”
But if we do not speak up now, the value of Japanese manga and creative works, built through the sacrifices and relentless efforts of those who came before us, will be wasted.
I’ve also seen people say, “Reading for free doesn’t hurt sales.”
That is not true.
“Free” lowers the value of things.
Once people grow used to getting something for free, they stop looking toward legitimate versions.
(I also understand that people who truly love a work will support it properly.)
We pour ourselves into creating so readers can enjoy our work.
Compensation matters, of course, but more than anything, I do not want to see its value diminished.
To help people who cannot afford to buy it, or who do not have access to it, enjoy these works, Ando and I have been discussing this for a long time and exploring many ideas. I cannot share details yet, but we are working on it.
Publishers are making efforts as well.
I’m sorry it is taking time.
But please stop hurling accusations like, “You are racists,” or saying misguided things like, “Piracy is free promotion for you.”
We will continue doing everything we can so everyone can enjoy manga.
And I ask one thing in return: please try to understand our perspective and our culture as well."
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Important to remember that twice in less than a year, the U.S. claimed to be negotiating with Iran and then (with Israel) launched wars against Iran. Trump was in trouble with this war in multiple ways and needed a pause or an offramp. Time will tell what the motive is.