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Matt Henry named replacement for injured Neil Wagner in NZ Test squad

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We have fallen into India’s trap few times, admits Marnus Labuschagne

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Kyoto Animation and Their Anime Series' Post Adorable New Year's Messages

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  In true Kyoto Animation spirit, the wonderfully wholesome anime studio posted an adorable New Year's greeting on their Twitter account featuring the studio's mascot Baja, and Baja's ducky friend Ga-chan. The message was posted in both English and Japanese, with the Japanese message also thanking fans for their support over the last year. Other anime series in the Kyoani portfolio also released their own messages, which we've collected for you!     Happy New Year 2021 Wishing this year will be happy and wonderful for you. All the staff of Kyoto Animation pic.twitter.com/WrUN4WGlim — 京都アニメーション (@kyoani) December 31, 2020     The message reads: "Happy New Year 2021 Wishing this year will be happy and wonderful for you. All the staff of Kyoto Animation"   Other Kyoto Animation series posted their own special New Year's messages:     あけましておめでとうございます???????? 今年も「響け!ユーフォニアム」シリーズをどうぞよろしくお願いします???? https://t.co/I7lxc6...

Tsukihime Visual Novel Remake Comes to PS4 and Switch Summer 2021 in Japan

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  Fans of the visual novel Tsukihime rejoice! The first visual novel from the mind of Fate creator  Kinoko Nasu will be remade this year on both the Playstation 4 and the Nintendo Switch as  Tsukihime -A Piece of Blue Glass Moon- .   The long-overdue announcement came as a surprise at the end of the  Fate Project New Year's Eve TV Special 2020 which also announced two new  Fate/Grand Carnival OVAs. A trailer, staff list, and cast were revealed for the  Tsukihime remake at Type-Moon.     Tsukihime -A Piece of Blue Glass Moon- will see  Nasu return as the director of the visual novel, and will see him supervise the project.  Takashi Takeuchi also returns from the original game as the character designer. Helping Nasu out with direction and scripting will be BLACK , with  Urushinohara also writing some of the scripts.  Hirokazu Koyama is the art director with  Takao Aotsuki , Kaetsu , Shima Udon...

As transfer window opens, struggles of EPL summer signings

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La Liga: Sociedad beat Bilbao 1-0 in Basque derby to end winless run

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Wall Street to kick out three Chinese telecom firms

The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2GQgN

‘Stayed up till 1 am to take on players from other time zones’: Chess prodigy Nihal Sarin

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Michael Kindo, world-class defender & gentle giant of hockey, passes away

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LOOKING AHEAD, 2021 AND BEYOND: The new Olympians

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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34XrnmC

Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3858jVm

India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV4mog

Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382ZTOi

Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxtS48

Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMs4cb

Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q

MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2

Quarantine regulations mean no Tata Open Maharashtra in February

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Neymar representatives deny links to Brazil New Year’s party

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2020 The Lost Year: Dreams lie in tatters after cancellation of FIFA U-17 Women’s WC

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Ajinkya Rahane and R Ashwin’s trials, tribulations and triumphs

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Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aVaVHf

The Quintessential Quintuplets Manga Author: "14 Million Copies was The Number I Was Aiming for"

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    It has been confirmed that a total print run of Negi Haruba's romantic comedy manga Gotoubun no Hanayome / The Quintessential Quintuplets has surpassed 14 million copies by December 2020. The number is currently being displayed in large advertisements at JR Takadanobaba station in Tokyo.   The author wrote on Twitter, "14 volumes and 14 million copies were the numbers I was aiming for, so I am very happy! It all thanks to the bookstores that keep it on the shelves even after it's finished, and to the readers who pick it up. Thank you!"     14巻1400万部は目標にしてた数字なんで嬉しいですね! 完結後も並べてくれる本屋さんと手にとってくれる読者さんのおかげです。ありがとうございます! — 春場ねぎ (@negi_haruba) December 30, 2020     Gotoubun no Hanayome / The Quintessential Quintuplets was originally published as a one-shot story in Weekly Shonen Magazine's 8th issue of 2017. Thanks to the favorable response from the readers, it started serialization in the magazine's 36th/37th combined issue of the sa...

Premier League: Darlow frustrates Liverpool in 0-0 draw at Newcastle

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Australia vs India women’s ODI series postponed due to COVID

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Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive

Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n1Zgce

VA Unit TrySail Releases All-song Preview for Their 5th Anniversary Studio Live Blu-ray

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    The official YouTube channel for the three-member voice actress unit TrySail , consisting of Momo Asakura , Sora Amamiya , and Shiina Natsukawa , has started streaming a four-minute all-song preview video for their latest Blu-ray "TrySail 5th Anniversary 'Go for a Sail' STUDIO LIVE" to be released on January 20, 2021.    The unit originally planned their concert tour "LAWSON presents TrySail 5th Anniversary Live Go for a Sail" this summer, but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a replacement, they offered special online pay-per-view live programs,  "LAWSON presents TrySail 5th Anniversary Go for a Sail STUDIO LIVE," on the streaming service Stagecrowd  on August 29 and September 20.   The disc includes all 20 songs performed in the two-part program. Also, two songs in the disc - "Sunset Kung-Fu" and "Baby My Step" - can be viewed from multiple angles, for the first time in their concert disc. It mea...

Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0EHSI

Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory

The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hventp

Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXftx4

Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV

India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020

From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pG9yAD

Non Non Biyori Anime Launches Countdown Project for Its 3rd Season "Non Stop"

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    To promote its highly-anticipated TV anime third season Non Stop , the Non Non Biyori anime franchise has launched a countdown project on its official website and  official PR Twitter account .   Colored papers written/drawn by the anime's main voice cast members and staff will be posted until the new season's premiere day in Japan. In addition, one person will get a countdown colored paper by lot by following the Twitter account (@nonnontv) and retweeting the corresponding tweet.   The first entry featuring Renge Miyauchi is drawn by the anime's character designer Mai Otsuka .     ????あと11日なのん???? 「のんのんびより のんすとっぷ」放送まで…あと11日???? 今日は大塚 舞さん(キャラクターデザイン)なのん! ウチを描いてくれたーん! ????色紙プレゼントキャンペーン???? ① @nonnontv をフォロー ②このツイートをRT でこの色紙が抽選で1人に当たるのん! #なのん pic.twitter.com/tTrvabVUy9 — 「のんのんびより」公式PRツイッター (@nonnontv) December 30, 2020       Following the TV anime first season Non Non Biyori (12 episodes /...

Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aW1cAD

Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6H2Yo

2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbP57u

Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE

Watch Gorgeous Dance Moves in Anly's Natsume Yujin-cho New Anime Film's Theme Song MV

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    Prior to its CD release on January 6, 2021, an Okinawa-born singer-songwriter Anly released her new song "Seishun ~Star Wink~" digitally on December 30 and posted the song's music video on her official YouTube channle. The dramatic tune will be featured as the theme song for the upcoming anime film  Natsume Yujin-cho: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha ( Natsume Yujin-cho: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor ).   This music video features Rina Mizumura , a contemporary dancer who is known for her collaboration works with Gesu no Kiwami Otome, Wagakki Band, indigo la End, and LUCKY TAPES. She dances emotionally, beautifully, and powerfully to the magnificent song colored by piano and orchestra. Anly also tries her hand at dance for the first time.     "Seishun ~Star Wink~" MV:     Natsume Yujin-cho: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha is based on the manga's two popular yet-animated episodes - "Ishi Okoshi" and "Ayashik...

Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx6dEx

Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxgugg

China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study

The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WKEoa

Luke Letlow: Newly-elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid

Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/390FHfB

Karen, Sakuya & Kaho from Sister Princess to Post New Year's Greeting Video at Midnight on January 1

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    Let's celebrate the New Year along with three sisters! The official website for the Sister Princess 20th anniversary project has announced that a New Year's greeting video from Karen (CV: Natsuko Kuwatani), Sakuya (Yui Horie), and Kaho (Hisayo Mochizuki) will be posted on its official YouTube channel at 12:00 a.m. on January 1, 2021 (JST) / 7:00 a.m. on December 31, 2020 (PT).    Since its launch in September 2019, the anniversary project continues to be a steady success, bringing back old fans and developing new ones. Karen, one of the twelve sisters, has been active as a successful virtual YouTuber, and Sakuya and Kaho have already joined her programs occasionally. And a virtual live concert by select five sisters - Karen , Sakuya , Kaho , Mamoru (Yumiko Kobayashi), and Aria (Nana Mizuki) is set to be held on February 14, 2021. Given the high demand for other sisters, it won't be long before all twelve sisters appear in this project.   ...

Violet Evergarden the Movie Tops Filmarks' Satisfaction Ranking of 2020

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    Filmarks , Japan's largest film, drama, and anime review service operated by a Tokyo-based company Tsumiki, has announced the "Satisfaction Ranking of 2020." The rankings were calculated based on its data for the films released in Japanese theaters, dramas and TV anime broadcasted or distributed in Japan between January 1 and December 24, 2020.   According to the data, the most highly-rated film of 2020 was Kyoto Animation's Violet Evergarden The Movie , which received a 4.39 approval rating. The 140-minute film was released in 152 theaters in Japan on September 18, 2020, and earned 2.1 billion yen from its domestic run to become the 11th top-grossing film of 2020 in Japan.   And, the most reviewed Japanese and foreign films were Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train and Parasite .    Meanwhile, the most highly-rated TV anime of 2020 was HAIKYU!! TO THE TOP , which received a 4.46 approval rating. As the fourth s...

La Liga: Barcelona held 1-1 at home by Eibar without Messi

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Premier League: Leeds rout West Brom 5-0, Man United rise to 2nd with 1-0 win v Wolves

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North Korea defectors: Why it's getting harder to escape

Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Go5oW

China jails Hong Kong activists for between seven months and three years

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE8T4j

Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx0kXW

2020 The Lost Year: ‘Olympics postponement a jolt, but Saurabh has a yogi mindset, will bounce back’

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Best moments of India’s Boxing Day Test triumph

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IND vs AUS 2nd Test: All square at the G

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Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYA6g1

Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37XM9Va

Japan Box Office: Demon Slayer Has Extended Its No.1 Run to 11 Weeks

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    We witnessed a moment in the history of Japanese cinema being rewritten. In its 11th week, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train made an impressive 907,618,200 yen (about 8.77 million USD) on 575,640 admissions, bringing its total to 32,478,895,850 yen (318 million USD). Thanks to the new bonus item and the start of screening at MX4D/4DX theaters, it achieved an astounding 204 percent in attendance and 232 percent in box-office revenue compared to the previous week.   Not only did it dominate the weekend box office ranking for 11 weeks in a row, but the film finally became the top-grossing film of all-time in Japan, surpassing the previous record of 31.68 billion yen marked by Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away in 2001. We have no idea at this point how far the record will be broken.   The 23rd Pocket Monster/Pokémon anime feature film, Pocket Monster: Coco / Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle made its second-place debut with 276 ...

Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ

Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok

What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UEyql

Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KBDcYX

Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ

Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCXamt

Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Ir68h

2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9

Chibiusa Falls in Love in Newest Trailer for Sailor Moon Eternal Anime Films

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  The upcoming two-part  Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie  anime films released a brand new trailer today, showing the young lady, Chibiusa, getting a smooch from the horse of her dreams, Helios. The two films will be adapting the Dead Moon arc from  Naoko Takeuchi 's famous manga.       The two  Sailor Moon Eternal  anime films continue to re-adapt the manga series from  Naoko Takeuchi , which started with  Sailor Moon Crystal , moving onto adapting the Dead Moon arc.  Sailor Moon Eternal THE MOVIE Parts 1 and 2  are set to be released in Japan on January 8 and February 11 respectively, with  Chiaki Kon  returning from season 3 of  Sailor Moon Crystal  to direct at  Studio Deen  and  Toei Animation .   Source:  Comic Natalie   ---- Daryl Harding is a Japan Correspondent for Crunchyroll News. He also ru...

Credit to debutants Mohd Siraj and Shubman Gill: Ajinkya Rahane on MCG win

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‘A really special win’: Former cricketers hail Ajinkya Rahane, Team India’s character

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Weathering With You Has A Newly-edited Special ED Movie for Its First Terrestrial Broadcast

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    Makoto Shinkai's 2019 anime film Tenki no Ko / Weathering With You will be broadcast on terrestrial television in Japan (TV Asahi and its affiliates) for the first time on January 3, 2021. And it is announced that a special one-minute ending movie will be aired after the credits of the film. The clip is supervised by the director Shinkai himself and can only be seen in this broadcast.   The word "weather" means not only "weather" but also "to weather a storm or difficulty. So the film's title Weathering With You implies the feeling of "I want to overcome severe weather and difficulties together with you." In order to give form to the message of the title, a special ending movie project was launched.   In addition, this special movie has a first-ever attempt. With the words "Weathering With You," the corporate logos of all the sponsors of the broadcast will come together to send out the message, "Let's overcome ...

Sri Lanka coach Arthur wants ICC to consider injury substitutions

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Love Live! Sunshine!! You VA Shuka Saito to Release Her 2nd Solo Single in February 2021

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    Voice actress Shuka Saito , who is best known as You Watanabe in the Love Live! Sunshine!! franchise and has performed as a member of its voice actress idol unit Aqours , announced on December 29 that her second solo single "Sekai no Hate" ( The End of The World ) is set to be released on February 10, 2021. The song will be featured as the ED theme for the winter 2021 TV anime Back Arrow .   Saito made her solo artist debut from SACRA MUSIC with her first mini-album "Kutsuhimo" on August 14, 2019, which ranked very good fifth in Oricon's weekly album chart. Then her double A-side first single "36℃ / PaPaPa" was released on November 20, 2019, which took 12th place in Oricon's weekly single chart.   With an impressive new artist photo of her dignified face against the clear sky, she commented on her new song, "May it be a powerful song that can help the listeners to break through the barriers of their goals and dreams together....

2020 THE LOST YEAR: In the post-PUBG shuffle, it’s adapt or perish for esports aspirants

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KL Rahul has animated words with Mitchell Starc after his dismissal is reversed

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Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38HIAl9

LiSA's Demon Slayer Film Theme Becomes The Longest No.1 Song on Oricon's Digital Single Charts

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    With a record 11 weeks on Oricon's digital single charts, anison singer LiSA 's 17th single song "Homura" ( Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train theme song) became the longest No. 1 single in the history of the charts.   The song was digitally released on October 12 and downloaded 31,363 times in its11th week, bringing its total to 770,556 times. It has dominated the charts for 11 weeks, surpassing the previous record of ten weeks marked by Kenshi Yonezu's "Lemon" in 2018. It is also the longest No.1 record in LiSA's major music career that started in 2010.   The song's CD single has also sold at least 243,000 copies in Japan so far and has already been certified "platinum" by The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). And its music video has been viewed more than 110 million times.     LiSA「炎」が、デジタルシングル11週連続1位 連続1位獲得週数歴代トップに【オリコンランキング】 https://t.co/aNYcYVyNvj #LiSA #鬼滅の刃 #新譜 #オリコン #炎 @...

Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nReSR3

Comedian And Game Show Host Steve Harvey Features D'Art Shtajio Anime Studio Founders

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  Steve Harvey is a name well known across the country, whether you're a fan of his stand-up comedy with a career spanning 30 years, his time spent on network TV with his own sitcom in the 90s, and now with his own nationally syndicated radio show along with hosting duties on long-running game show Family Feud, he's hard to miss.     Now, he's taking his talent to Facebook's Watch video platform to profile people of color that are making a genuine impact on the world. On today's episode, he featured the founders of D'Art Stajio, the first Black-owned animation studio in Japan to detail what influenced Isom, with tomorrow's episode expanding on the interview.   from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/3mVpQUg

Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mV7lj0

Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja

Australian man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help

Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnQuH8

India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KH5ukE

Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for

How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTx37d

China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRkyi3

Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa

Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryEFQj

When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTqPVa

The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk

Mamoru Oshii's New Anime VLADLOVE to Start Streaming in Japan on February 14, 2021

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    Ichigo Animation held the world premiere screening for the first four episodes of the internationally acclaimed director Mamoru Oshii ( Mobile Police Patlabor ,  Ghost in The Shell )'s highly-anticipated new anime project VLADLOVE  at the United Cinema Toyosu theater in Tokyo on December 28, 2020.    The anime's main production staff members, including Oshii, who serves as the executive director, producer, and screenplay writer, director Junji Nishimura (Oshii's Urusei Yatsura mate), anime character designer Issei Arakaki , and animation producer Toru Miyakoshi joined the event to talk about the show's production process and behind-the-scenes episodes.         At the event, it was announced that the 12-episode slapstick fantasy anime will start streaming on major platforms in Japan, including Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Bandai Channel, from February 14, 2021. It was originally schedule...

Flying Girls Enjoys Comedic Daily Life in TV Anime World Witches Take Off! PV

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    KADOKAWA's official anime YouTube channel has posted a 35-second PV for the forthcoming TV anime World Witches Take Off!  It is the second season of the TV anime adaptation project based on the spin-off gag manga Strike Witches: 501st JOINT FIGHTER WING Take Off! illustrated by Makoto Fujibayashi.   The comedy spin-off is set in a world where Neuroi, the enemies of humanity, never came. So the Witches from all over the world spend their days goofing off instead of fighting. The first season Strike Witches: 501st JOINT FIGHTER WING Take Off! was aired for 12 episodes from April 10 to June 26, 2019. In this second season, episodes featuring the 501st and 502nd Joint Fighter Wing members will be told alternately.   World Witches Take Off! is set to premiere on TOKYO MX on January 12, 2021.     PV:     Key visual:     / TVアニメ「ワールドウィッチーズ発進しますっ!」 PV公開????✨ \ 来年1月12日(火)より 放送スタートの #WW発進しますっ ! のPVを公開致しまし...