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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 31/07/2026

In the new manga MEGAPHONE PARADE by Umecchi, humanoid chatbots rule a dystopian future where humans are quietly replaced or silenced. Antique shop owner Kai helps fugitives escape as a six-month countdown ticks toward an impending revolution against AI.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 04/08/2026

Recent comments from some iconic mangaka about the use of AI has raised eyebrows among the fandom. As some artists look to AI to lighten the physical load, automating the drawing process removes the human intent that gives every panel its deeper meaning.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 08/08/2026

Jump SQ debut My Girlfriend is the Ultimate Weapon pairs giant robot action with high school romance. Yet despite a fun premise, the execution relies on tired wish fulfillment tropes and lacks direction, delivering a disappointing start.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 13/08/2026

Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight laid the foundational groundwork for modern shojo manga. By introducing continuous serial drama and challenging gender norms, Tezuka's influential work quietly paved the way for generations of creators.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 15/08/2026

Naoki Urasawa's new color series, The Last Manga Classroom, opens on a brief ten-page chapter. Despite its short length, the debut showcases his signature style, paying homage to classic creators while taking a sharp look at modern technology.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 28/07/2026

Genki Ono’s Hima-ten! proved that shonen romance doesn't need to drag on forever. Wrapping up in just under 100 chapters, this Weekly Shonen Jump series delivered distinct artwork, tasteful fan service, and a surprisingly restrained story.

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William Moo @thewritersitb.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Earlier last month at TCAF, I had a wonderful chat with Marco Kohinata to talk about her manga Akari, its English release from @glacierbaybooks.com, and her journey as a manga artist. Read my latest interview with @scrmbl.com . 👇

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 25/07/2026

Recent anime like Chainsmoker Cat and Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You highlight smoking in Japanese culture, but real-life trends tell a different story. Falling smoking rates and the rise of heated tobacco show how reality diverges from these paper-cigarette fictions.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 22/07/2026

From awkward Minecraft chats to record-breaking World Cup watchalongs with DAZN, Usada Pekora and Kikirara Vivi proved that real VTuber connections can transform into major industry powerhouses.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 20/07/2026

Weekly Shonen Jump's Blue Box breaks the traditional sports manga mold. It prioritizes abstract emotions and real relationship growth, proving that the true value of youth lies in personal connections rather than just securing athletic victories.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 09/07/2026

Following the passing of creator Takao Saito, the legendary manga Golgo 13 continues to thrive. The series stands as a massive monument to the gekiga movement, defined by a unique collaborative production system and realistic stories.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 13/07/2026

Despite low initial sales and cancellation rumors, Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi has found its footing in Weekly Shonen Jump. The impressive Demon Realm Infiltration arc successfully deepened the story and shown the series' potential.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 15/07/2026

While MAPPA’s new Chainsaw Man trailer generated massive hype, a huge challenge lies ahead. Manga readers know that the highly controversial second part of the story has its own set of issues that may prove difficult to maneuver.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 24/06/2026

Akira Inui’s first manga Alien Headbutt faced an unusually fast cancellation in Weekly Shonen Jump. Despite solid art, the series quickly fell into a formulaic trap by repeating the same chapter structure until it was too late.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 26/06/2026

The LisAni! Live 2026 concert showcased the best of anison subculture at Toyota Arena Tokyo. High-profile acts from franchises like Love Live led the lineup, concluded by a brilliant closing performance from Masayoshi Ooishi.

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Hunter x Hunter fans will really look you straight in the eye and say this is the greatest arc of all time (it’s me, I’m Hunter x Hunter fan)

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The funny Doom video made me do it

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

So here’s one of the things I did at Anime Central! It was surreal to sit down with Hyuganatsu-sensei after many years of reading The Apothecary Diaries. She is very, very funny as expected with that special kind of dry humour scrmbl.com/post/hyugana...

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Hyūganatsu interview: Cool boars don't look at explosions | scrmbl

Nothing has taken the world by storm quite like The Apothecary Diar...

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Something something Anime Central… maybe a hint?

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

One interesting thing I forgot to include: it's also the fastest series EVER in a shonen magazine to hit 100 volumes, having only started in 2008

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Came back to Japan in 2022 Joined Cygames in 2023 Left for Good Smile Company in 2025 As of today, I’m now freelance! No more salaryman life for me

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 27/03/2026

Japanese baseball stadiums offer a unique musical experience where players and teams are celebrated with their own custom chants. Fans create a massive open air concert atmosphere with trumpets and drums that feels as energetic and exciting as any music festival.

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scrmbl @scrmbl.com · 19/03/2025

hololive SUPER EXPO is a yearly opportunity for fans of the brand's many talents to celebrate together in a fun and tangible way. @jparkerdalton.bsky.social attended this year's event and breaks down how it brings fans closer to their favorite VTubers.

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Virtual no more: hololive SUPER EXPO 2025 brings fans and creators closer than ever | scrmbl

It would be no understatement to say that the virtual YouTuber indu...

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Hopefully the first in a series of features that explore some of Japan's most important and influential manga. Where best to start than perhaps the most consequential of all? My latest from @scrmbl.com 👇 www.scrmbl.com/post/astro-b...

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Astro Boy is the key to everything | scrmbl

When pondering the question of why comics had become so popular in ...

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ミリリン @miririn3.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Preview of the flowerstand illustration! Thank you to everyone who’s supported the project so far!!! I’ve lost a lot of sleep while working on this, but it’s so much fun at the same time. 🥺💕

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Forgive me if I'm not super thrilled about what the addition of the Green Car will do to capacity on the Chuo Line when I was literally the only one using it this morning

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Cops! Politics! Memes! Aibou really does have it all, which isn’t that surprising when it’s been running for a quarter of a century. My latest below 👇 www.scrmbl.com/post/aibou-i...

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Aibou: Inside Japan's craziest cop drama | scrmbl

The wonderful world of Japanese television is scarcely understood o...

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s fucking peak

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

My new office being in Akihabara is actually so clutch

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Not sure how I feel about this ‘chosen one’ narrative… #IchitheWitch

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

You can take the boy out of Yokohama, but you can’t take Yokohama out of the boy

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moe shop @moeshop.jp · 29/01/2025

REV YOUR ENGINE 🛠️⚠️ my new song "My Life" with KAF is out everywhere ✧ phenomenon-record.lnk.to/My-Life

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Jeffrey J. Hall @mrjeffu.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I have uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel: Japan's Military Friends - a reaction to a recent military exercise that involved troops from the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and 11 friendly nations. youtu.be/4tIeXRVicWU

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

So nice of Otoboke Beaver to let IDLES crash their concert!

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ミリリン @miririn3.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

We're hosting a flowerstand for Hotchpotch 2 that'll be from Producers around the world! Donations will fund this project, and your name will appear on the name board. Check out the twipla below for more info!✨ 🔗 twipla.jp/events/662570

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Currently writing my final piece about Mission: Yozakura Family. This is still the most powerful panel in existence for me

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

She's like the Joker for horse women

Agnes Tachyon from the movie Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I suppose one of the consequences of conducting your friendship group consisting of people in their mid to late 20s entirely on Discord is that when someone's child is born, someone will inevitably respond with a poggies emote

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A follow-up to Welcome to the NHK after all these years might sound like a cash grab, but it's actually an important evolution in the story behind the story of Tatsuhiko Takimoto. My latest from @scrmbl.com 👇 www.scrmbl.com/post/rebuild...

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Rebuild of Welcome to the NHK: Tatsuhiko Takimoto finally breaks the cycle | scrmbl

Few light novels have proved as groundbreaking as Welcome to the NH...

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Oh so I was ACTIVE active this year

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Jacob @jparkerdalton.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Oh boy am I glad I’m not at work tomorrow

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