iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Daiz @daiz.moe · 29/09/2026

The simple truth of localized anime titles is that people will use the localized title if it's good and won't if it's not Some people will always veer one way or another but the general case is just really not a complicated one

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Happiness Uzumaki @sonofether.bsky.social · 1h

September 30th October 1st

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HDoomGuy @hdoomguy.bsky.social · 3h

i fucking hate how many ai losers are clogging up retro gaming with barely functional dogshit

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Rayna @queenrayna1337.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Listen to Sailor Mercury, Shinji

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GabeA113 @gabea113.bsky.social · 5h

Don’t worry. Even if it unfortunately happens, this acquisition is not gonna last long.

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autumn coded @hoovybaby.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just talk to another human already jesus fucking christ

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 4h

there's still this idea among some ai boosters that ai in law is gonna level the playing field for poor people/give them better access to law but so far it's been like: your state appointed attorney will shit out the worst possible ai-generated bullshit and you'll rot in prison

“It's little comfort to know that my stupidity is what brings us together this afternoon,” New Mexico attorney Stephen D. Aarons said in a hearing last month before five judges. He “assumed” ChatGPT would generate a “bulletproof summary of proceedings.” Instead, ChatGPT generated false testimony from “wholly fabricated witnesses,” according to an order of direct contempt from the New Mexico Supreme Court. Aarons was representing a man who was found guilty of killing his wife earlier this year; Aarons said he hadn’t told his client directly that he was caught using ChatGPT on the case because he’s currently serving life in prison.

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Pride @ Deciding What’s Next @primas99.bsky.social · 6h

#SongsOfSeptember Day 30 Well, it’s the end…and I’m not too sure what to put here 😅 I do have an AO3 account, but I have no clue when I’ll get the stories I’ve discussed here. what I’ve on there contains major TWEWY and KH spoilers tho, read at your own risk archiveofourown.org/users/StolzS...

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The Emotion Engine @emotion-engine.bsky.social · 8h

Pete Townsend drove himself into a mental breakdown in the early seventies trying to make algorithmically generated music happen in the early 70s and when technology caught up 35 years later, the website shut down in less than a year and a half from lack of interest.

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Lifehouse (rock opera) - Wikipedia

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KZ @kzxcellent.live · 8h

Xbox tutoring reporters is the final form of what Phil and co did for PR back in his era Appear on various podcasts, "he's just like us", "he doesn't like console warring" turning the brand into a friend Now its escalated beyond the pale to tutoring the few remaining games outlets into mouthpieces

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Morgan Lea @morglea.bsky.social · 9h

Little disappointed in ANN's headline here. Tsuda's point was still made, and Japan has now made it very clear that actor's voices do, in fact, belong to them. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

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AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules

Kenjiro Tsuda wins case against TikTok account in landmark Japanese verdict to protect publicity rights

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NavyAzure @unparagon.bsky.social · 11h

🥷 Finished 完成 #MMSF #MegaManStarforce #流星のロックマン

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alyson “end journalism” greaves @badambulist.bsky.social · 17h

Imagine looking at the media landscape—music, books, movies—and concluding that it would be better if it were all simply infinite reflections of yourself, if you never had to be exposed to another personality, another experience, another life. Just you, you, you. Sounds fucking horrifying.

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SUDA51 @sssuda51.bsky.social · 9h

NEXT FUCKING ADVENTURE.

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Niko Stratis @nikostratis.com · 12h

So much of the lens on culture has been turned into a numbers game, where everything is about chart placements and streaming numbers and data. Its a horse race to who gets to do data best, and all of these dorks forget that people just want a song that will make them cry at the grocery store.

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Hatok @hatok.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

the actual rule for using english or foreign titles isn't "do whatever you want" it's whichever one sounds cooler

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Mistress Dove @themistressdove.bsky.social · 19h

One of the most underrated Heartless designs.

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AUTOMATON WEST @automatonwest.bsky.social · 17h

Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda’s lawsuit over AI voice cloning dismissed, but ruling sets important legal precedent for protecting seiyuu voices in Japan The lawsuit was dismissed on account of the TikTok videos already being deleted from the platform automaton-media.com/en/news/voic...

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Sasquatch @nerdysasquatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Remember back in the 90s when The Simpsons was considered the most dangerous and radical thing? Parents, killjoys, and busybody types will always find something to blame for society's problems instead of parenting their kids and minding their own damn business.

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Evangelion Screenshots @ngescreenshot.bsky.social · 16h

Groundwork of Evangelion Vol. 1

Production art of Asuka, Toji, Shinji, and Misato

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Hatok @hatok.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Genuinely, this is what bothers me the most, it's fundamentally changed my relationship with art where I'm greeting it initially with skepticism and scrutiny, I never want to feel that way about art.

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Protodude @protodude.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ishihara, Komaki Talk About Making Mega Man Taller for Dual Override www.rockman-corner.com/2026/09/ishi...

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cynthia @vampire.cream.land · 29/09/2026

i genuinely felt a profound sadness in my heart when i had to beat this thing up

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chungris @chungris.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

how do you even fuck this one up

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Patrick Cosmos @veryimportant.lawyer · 29/09/2026

AMERICANS WHEN STUFF IS FOR THEE: Haha fuck yeah!!! Yes!! AMERICANS WHEN STUFF IS FOR ME: Well this fucking sucks. What the fuck.

an approximate graph of a poll saying that ~80% of americans think "america would be better off if more americans worked in manufacturing" whereas ~25% believe "i would be better off if i worked in a factory." the republicans polled were slightly higher in both before somebody gets mad at me for not making this about that

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Pride @ Deciding What’s Next @primas99.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 29 Gonna have a do-ove for Day 12 (love song) with a song that’s certainly more romantic (since despite the angst I plan there will be plenty of romantic sweetness in GNA ✨) youtu.be/96V4dol3bXE?...

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Char's lil meow meow mewtype @mewtype.online · 28/09/2026

inject this into my veins this is a man whos been mad about modern isekai and its departure from shoujo for the past 30yrs. i genuinely hope the reboot of mkr gives us the return to shoujo isekai

While “isekai” stories have become increasingly popular in the last decade, even in the '90s, there were many stories where female protagonists get transported to a magical world. What do you think makes Magic Knight Rayearth different from modern isekai? What makes these female-led stories interesting for modern audiences?

MIURA: The biggest difference is that Magic Knight Rayearth is a story about growth and the sacrifices that come with it, rather than one about cheat abilities.

In many modern isekai series, protagonists either begin with—or quickly obtain— cheat abilities that allow them to effortlessly overwhelm their opponents. Much of the appeal lies in the wish-fulfillment of watching an unstoppable hero dominate every battle.

By contrast, Hikaru, Umi, and Fū are simply three ordinary junior high school girls who are suddenly summoned to the isekai (fantasy) world of Cefiro. They take up swords, suffer injuries, shed tears, and gradually awaken both their magical powers and inner strength as they overcome their fears and insecurities. This journey of personal growth is one of the defining charms of 1990s isekai fantasy.
Even today, many stories aimed at female audiences center on romance. In the first arc of Magic Knight Rayearth, however, what drives Hikaru, Umi, and Fū is not romantic feelings for boys, but the powerful bond they share and their promise to make it back to Tokyo together. Their genuine sisterhood—built on mutual respect and supporting one another through their weaknesses—is something I believe modern audiences who appreciate independent relationships can deeply relate to.
In the latter half of the story, they don't simply carry out the mission they've been given. They begin questioning what principles should govern this world and ultimately make the choice that will determine its fate. Rather than waiting for someone else to save them, they take control of their own destiny.... alt continued

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I believe this image of strong women choosing their own path embodies exactly the kind of empowerment that resonates with today's anime fans

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⚠️⚠︎︎ @mugimugis3.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

カイティア……

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PandaMonium @pandamonium.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today, I decided to dump all my thoughts about A.I. infecting the retro and Saturn scene into one cohesive article. In short, I am certifiably sick of this.

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Reese @lumspark.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

sir daniels, only played a tiny bit of the first game on ps1 but i always loved this guy's design

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ginadotexe @ginadotexe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I love how @ani-obsessive.bsky.social was able to document the films at OIAF. In an age of AI use, it’s always good to know that there are people pouring their hearts and talents into the animation medium. Check out some of the films mentioned in this article! open.substack.com/pub/animatio...

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The Films Proving That Animation Is Alive

Plus: news.

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Faine Greenwood @faineg.com · 28/09/2026

MC
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okay you can't keep taking every one of my posts and photoshopping it
onto sephiroth
2:52 PM - Sep 28, 2026

+ Follow back

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Múmer @mumermao.eurosky.social · 28/09/2026

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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈 @haileypiperfights.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This is part of what I'm referring to with many people demanding stories that reassure them they're a good person. They want the moral instruction because otherwise, rather than processing the reading experience, there's a thrum of "am I bad? am I bad? what if someone finds out I'm bad?"

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stories about abuse are allowed to exist without reducing themselves to moral instruction. i think sometimes when people complain about the “romanticization” of abuse, what they're actually objecting to isn't necessarily the way abuse is being represented, but the fact that the representation doesn't provide them with constant moral reassurance. like, there is a difference between “this story frames abuse as desirable or inherently romantic” and “this story depicts abuse in an erotic/ambiguous/complicated way and doesn't repeatedly tell me that abuse is bad, therefore the depiction itself is irresponsible.”

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Pride @ Deciding What’s Next @primas99.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember Day 28 I hope @nikibond.bsky.social doesn't mind me sharing a song that I think would fit super well as the OP of her story. If it were an anime, anyway 😆 youtu.be/jWTZimwmwoM?...

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

context. sentiment. inferences. People seriously cannot do these things anymore. That’s why they angrily demand you spell out every joke, every reference, super duper promise you mean something only this one prescribed way. They cannot do it for themselves or tolerate the any ambiguity.

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

And I get the same vibe from AI proponents; They simply don't understand art, and think it's beneath them. They don't understand the appeal, they come from a techbro mindset and think art is a solved equation and anything that isn't photorealistic or extremely high detail is failing at the goal.

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The cluelessness of this reminds me a lot of the NFT grift. The thing about NFTs was that it was mainly something finance bros were into, and when they were trying to worm their way into gaming, their pitches were an abyssal trench of bad ideas because they couldn't grasp why people played games.

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Sgt M @sgtm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Game design meme for me and maybe three other people on this site.

Guy looking at random encounters: "Wow! RPGs are grindy!"
Text overhead: "Random encounters help ensure that the the play experiences combat at regular intervals instead of avoiding fights and ending up underpowered, increasing the risk of quitting entirely."

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Hirasol 🌻 @hirasoleil.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’m still going crazy over this

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.dev · 28/09/2026

What is happening is not that AI-generated cultural goods are replacing human-made cultural goods; what is happening is that capital is flowing out of the production of cultural goods *entirely,* making us all poorer for it.

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BeatRushMetro @beatrushmetro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

So much of this year for me has been me unlearning all the bullshit that was normalized to me during my teens and early/mid-20's by terminally online rhetoric In case you think it's too late for you to change your own behavior and expand your worldview for the better, it's not. Because I did it

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mmnt. 🦇 @mintecor.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

#integra #hellsing #art

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 28/09/2026

AI has lost the Mandate of Heaven I’m afraid. WSJ saying it’s a “when” the ai bubble bursts. SNL dabbing on their biggest names for being weird. FT says 50% of chips sold in 2026 and 2027 have nowhere to go. Hundreds of billions short on revenue for even 10% ROIC. A disaster.

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Kazea @windykazea.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hey there~ I'm Kazea! I'm a freelance artist and fiction editor who mostly draws for the TWEWY fandom, but I also have my own original projects that I may post about from time to time. I love video games, music, and all sorts of critters. Not much else to say really. I'm basically a giant nerd. 🌪️🦊

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Alex @alexdz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"Bayonetta 3 is the worst thing to happen to Bayonetta!" The universe: Bet?

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Hatok @hatok.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I actually think the rebrand to "the skywalker saga" is one of the most subtly damaging things Disney has done to star wars

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