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David Bixenspan @davidbix.com · 28/09/2026

There's a chicken on the sidewalk in Brooklyn.

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Looks like someone is weaving my fortune today in my favor.😇 (Note: I have not used the freebie they gave everyone yet.)

Three of the four protagonists from Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave obtained in Fire Emblem Heroes after 45 summons, the three charge meter being built up and using the 40th freebie on Leda.

Leda (Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave) being summoned in Fire Emblem Heroes. I pulled this one using the 40th summon guaranteed pick, then ended up pulling the other three heroes on my next summoning round (lol).

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

[News] Radiant volume 20 (French) releases 10/29. Original Post: www.instagram.com/reel/Ddnxv_C...

A completed illustration from the upcoming Radiant manga, volume 20. This appears to be the climax or end of the Domitors (Bome) arc.

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A quick update not mentioned here (global broadcast news):

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Come to think of it, this whole season feels like it was specifically made for me. Historical epics? We've got three! Fairy tales of the folklore and/or "Grimm" variety? Here you go. Retellings/reimaginings of classic anime? Forget about it! Only thing missing is horror, but that'll be moot soon.🎃

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Enjoying The Elusive Samurai? Need a little more Tokiyuki in your life? Check out my original piece on the first season. And for those currently watching the second season, stay tuned. The fun is only getting started...

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🔞 Umber 🔞 @metallicboobage.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

be annoying about the things that make you happy. anyone who leaves or complains never cared and was never worth your time in the first place. be yourself and be loud about what you love and the right people will be drawn to you

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Oh, and before I forget. The authors of West Tokyo Metal Bros and Life-man hinted they are working on new projects. Even at the very end, they found a way to remain thematically on point! 😆

West Tokyo Metal Bros ch 23: The members Mach Taihai raising the classic metal "devil horns" hand gesture.

A page from Life-man ch 43. Life man giving the thumbs up while narration describes the daily battle known as "life" and the pleasure of getting to fight and enjoy that lifestyle.

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

And since we're at the end, once more, always remember:

"At 5 million horsepower, Life-man's fists pack a mega-punch." (panel from Life-man, ch. 3)

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Reminder: this is the new Dofus anime set 40 years after Book 1: Julith, making this first new project from that era in ten years.

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videogame history @vghistory.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

snatcher, screenshot, sega cd (1994) www.mobygames.com/game/7524/sn...

green caps text on a black background:
this story is dedicated
to all those cyberpunks
who fight against injustice
and corruption every day
of their lives.

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Witch Watch doesn't get nearly enough credit for its narrative chops. The latest chapter is a reminder that Shinohara, who previously wrote Astra: Lost in Space, is still a pro at executing a plot twist that's been hiding in plain sight all this time. (and yes, I revisited ch. 1. IT WAS THERE!!!)

Nico talking to her mother Ibuki about their "family heirloom". The one item Nico [SPOILERS] has been carrying on her since chapter 1. Ibuki mentions she does not recall gifting her such an item. (Witch Watch, ch 262)

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

From the opening of "Tattooani", an indie Mexican project by Kaiser Animation studio, inspired by pre-Hispanic mythology. Full video >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR5r...

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Adding this to the quotable moments/memes pile.

Shizuku pointing downwards saying "Yes". (The Elusive Samurai Season 2, ep 21)

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Lumin @screwy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

realized Ravenous has a genuine shot of pulling this for the final boss one Samus gets back to the surface

A page from the Samus and Joey manga, showing Samus Aran (Metroid) walking through a desert wearing a cloak as her arm cannon is still smoking from being fired, along with dialogue text saying: "HOPE!!"

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psudonym @psudonym.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My guiding moonlight...

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"Everyone always talks about 'the strongest mentor', but does anyone actually know what a mentor does?!" - Desscaras

An image of Desscaras realizing she never actually "mentored" Ichi. Caption reads: "It's because I haven't taught him anything. Like... at all." (Ichi the Witch, ch. 97)

More panels of Desscaras realizing her blunder. Main caption reads: "To think you need to actually teach people stuff in order to be a mentor!" (Ichi the Witch, ch. 97)

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Techyries @techyries.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Mike McFarland has passed away at the age of 56 on September 10, 2026 due to his battle with Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. He was a talented voice actor across anime, animated films and gaming. He was most known for Master Roshi, Buggy the Clown, Paul Phoenix, and Charlie Nash.

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Matt McMuscles @mattmcmuscles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I feel like they mixed up the titles, so I fixed it

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Lesbiandrea • she/they @lesbiandrea.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is nowhere near true. This is a phenomenon in most mediums, pretty much everything except novels. Animated shows in particular is one medium where people love to demand remakes of classics.

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 08/09/2026

A Zelda game ought to leave more to the imagination than this aftermath.site/zelda-ocarina-...

The video game character Link on a horse in front of a mountain

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Welp, I guess that settles it. Unless Ninty has something else planned tomorrow, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is looking more like their big tentpole title this year.

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

For those who missed it, my latest retrospective went up last week. Happy to finally close this adventure, but even more excited to start a new one. As an exclusive bonus to my followers here, here's a small sample of The Art of Ankama (25th Anniversary Artbook) I briefly mentioned at the end:

The Art of Ankama (25th Anniversary Artbook) - front cover. It features various characters from Ankama's history including Dofus, Wakfu, Dragon Princess, Radiant and Tactile Wars.

The back cover of The Art of Ankama (25th Anniversary Artbook). Top to bottom: Grougalorasalar and Dardondakal (Dofus).

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The two distinct sides of The Elusive Samurai in a nutshell:

A scene depicting an unusually well animated game of dice between Shizuku and Mima (The Elusive Samurai Season 2).

Shizuku calling Mima an "Exhibitionist". (The Elusive Samurai Season 2).

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Edmonds Scanner @edmondsscanner.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Your daily affirmation: Be the mossy forest horror you want to be, not the timid townsfolk others think you should be. Life is too short for pretending.

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Now that I'm done with all of these Ankama/French media essays, I can finally start tackling some of my 2026 backlo- *opens inbox* IT HAPPENED AGAIN! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lab...

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LOBA LOCA, a graphic novel by Run and Guillaume Singelin

Legendary wrestlers become unwitting heroes in the twisted world of MFKZ.

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

[Retrospective] After more than 25 years of transmedia storytelling, Ankama's Dofus anime is still the gold standard for video game adaptations. My latest on Dofus: Kerub's Bazaar and Book 1 - Julith! medium.com/theuglymonst...

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‘Dofus’ — The Transcendent Anime Ahead of Its Time

Over a decade later, Ankama’s ‘Dofus: Kerub’s Bazaar’ and ‘Book 1 — Julith’ stand out as two of the best video game adaptations ever

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The Ugly Monster (Oscar) @theuglymonster.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

"Whether it’s games, manga or anime, Ankama has a straightforward philosophy to its transmedia storytelling — “do not tell the exact same story twice”." #anime #Medium #NoPaywall medium.com/theuglymonst...

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‘Dofus’ — The Transcendent Anime Ahead of Its Time

Over a decade later, Ankama’s ‘Dofus: Kerub’s Bazaar’ and ‘Book 1 — Julith’ stand out as two of the best video game adaptations ever

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Japanese dubbed trailer for "Dreamland", a French animated series based on the comic book by Reno Lemaire, produced by La Chouette (Avatar: Seven Havens) & Ellipse. Coming on October 17 on Crunchyroll (worldwide), TV Asahi & ABC TV (Japan), and ADN (France).

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

[Preview] “Each one of these objects has a story. Each one of them has an adventure behind it. That’s why each one is a precious treasure!”

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

All this talk about manga this morning reminds me I've got a bunch I've been dying to plug at some point. Thinking of doing a compilation of sorts. Perhaps some sort of reading recommendations...🤔

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

That's two out of three fairly new titles to be drop kicked as of late. That being said, Under Doctor has been the most consistent of the trio. Not holding my breath, but since Sakamoto Days is wrapping up, I'm just saying...🤷 aftermath.site/shonen-jump-...

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Prayer Circles Are In Full Effect For These Three New Shonen Jump Manga To Not Get The Axe

Alien Headbutt, Kinato's Magic, and Under Doctor are promising new supernatural shonen manga worth getting excited about

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

[Preview] “Each one of these objects has a story. Each one of them has an adventure behind it. That’s why each one is a precious treasure!”

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Zullie @zulliethewitch.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Everyone in my usual discord voice chat has adopted the phrase "straight up Zorkin it".

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David Cooper @davidbcooper.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This might have been where technology peaked.

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Am I seriously one of the few people on here that enjoyed The Ribbon Hero, story and all? I know this is a stacked season and all, but even among my personal favs currently airing, there's nothing quite like it.

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THE RIBBON HERO

Alt: Sapphire/Princess Knight pulling out a blade of light and lunging forward (THE RIBBON HERO).

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Despite mostly covering visual mediums (anime, comics, the occasional video game), I avoid devoting too much time to the visuals. Audiences tend to analyze with their eyes first and hearts and mind second. A good critic seeks the unseeable. The "truth hidden within the truth", if you will.

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 18/08/2026

🚧 *Taps sign* 👀

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The Ugly Monster (Oscar) @theuglymonster.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Because The Ugly Monster's writers are GODLIKE, we now have 15,000 followers on Medium. Now read this think piece about The Odyssey. #NoPaywall medium.com/theuglymonst...

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‘The Odyssey’ and Bourgeois Subjectivity

If Spartacus is the story of ancient proletarian revolutionaries, then Homer’s The Odyssey is the founding myth of the bourgeois

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Dark Aether @thegrimaether.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Despite having been inactive on Medium for 4-5 months, miraculously haven't lost many subscribers, if any (gained a few since my hiatus). To my patient readers, we have some catching up to do...

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grayson @graysond.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

at the risk of overstating a thesis, calling something "good but not for me" is to treat it as a consumer product first and a work of art second. "This is high quality but I don't need it" is something I say about a vacuum cleaner or a car, not books or music

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