George J. Horvath
@landofobscusion.bsky.social
Writes about obscure & forgotten anime/manga/games/media at The Land of Obscusion over on Blogspot. Hopeless fan of all things Masami Kurumada. Published (once) on ANN. Living contradiction. He/him... Who again?
https://landofobscusion.blogspot.com/
https://landofobscusion.blogspot.com/
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Instead of crapping on YouTubers who want to get attention & make people annoyed by calling titles like Escaflowne or Tenchi Muyo! "obscure" or "forgotten", I say visit this here blog, which for ~15 years has focused on stuff that ACTUALLY IS "obscure" & "forgotten"!
landofobscusion.blogspot.com
landofobscusion.blogspot.com
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Think this brings up some good discussion when it comes to the way we discuss whether certain series live or die, and how cancelled works aren't often given the appreciation they deserve
Let's talk about Shonen Jumps 3 newest manga, as well as how we discuss new series within the magazine in general!
#shonenjump
youtu.be/IvfYXGcNgPg
#shonenjump
youtu.be/IvfYXGcNgPg
"These Manga are Already Cancelled" - Discussing Shonen Jumps Newest Series
YouTube video by TrentinArt
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Think this brings up some good discussion when it comes to the way we discuss whether certain series live or die, and how cancelled works aren't often given the appreciation they deserve
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Our special premiere title?? KEN THE WOLF BOY episode 3, "Tamatan the Witch"! This is a new scan from 16mm, and I'll be uploading a 720p version to the Internet Archive and Youtube. I hope you enjoy it!!
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Our special premiere title?? KEN THE WOLF BOY episode 3, "Tamatan the Witch"! This is a new scan from 16mm, and I'll be uploading a 720p version to the Internet Archive and Youtube. I hope you enjoy it!!
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Sonic the Fighters plushes, released by Sega through prize catchers in 1996.
June 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Sonic the Fighters plushes, released by Sega through prize catchers in 1996.
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You know it is a bad sign when even some of the people who work on the AI systems for Amazon think they are using ai way too much.
www.wired.com/story/amazon...
www.wired.com/story/amazon...
Amazon Workers Issue Warning About Company’s ‘All-Costs-Justified’ Approach to AI Development
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice says that over 1,000 workers have signed a petition raising “serious concerns” about the company’s “aggressive rollout” of artificial intelligence tools.
www.wired.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:55 AM
You know it is a bad sign when even some of the people who work on the AI systems for Amazon think they are using ai way too much.
www.wired.com/story/amazon...
www.wired.com/story/amazon...
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and to be clear: when I say 'production companies' i'm not talking just amazon, crunchyroll, netflix, etc. etc. I'm talking Aniplex, Toho, Toei, etc. Those guys would LOVE to never hire actors, animators, writers, the whole package, ever again. theyd do it in a second if they thought it'd work!!
November 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM
and to be clear: when I say 'production companies' i'm not talking just amazon, crunchyroll, netflix, etc. etc. I'm talking Aniplex, Toho, Toei, etc. Those guys would LOVE to never hire actors, animators, writers, the whole package, ever again. theyd do it in a second if they thought it'd work!!
You know what those clips from Banana Fish's AI dub on Amazon remind me of? The Prince of Tennis fandub that @sasuraiger.bsky.social sometimes reminds us all existed. Almost exactly the same kind of inflections, deliveries, & awkwardness
But even THAT'S better, because the fandub was by real people
But even THAT'S better, because the fandub was by real people
November 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
You know what those clips from Banana Fish's AI dub on Amazon remind me of? The Prince of Tennis fandub that @sasuraiger.bsky.social sometimes reminds us all existed. Almost exactly the same kind of inflections, deliveries, & awkwardness
But even THAT'S better, because the fandub was by real people
But even THAT'S better, because the fandub was by real people
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Holy. SHIT. Like........ WOW... It's so much worse than you'd think. Like, before I hit play, I figured it would just be kind of awkward but... wow...
... WOW
... WOW
The only thing less human than these AI dub performances is the decision to sign off on them
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
November 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Holy. SHIT. Like........ WOW... It's so much worse than you'd think. Like, before I hit play, I figured it would just be kind of awkward but... wow...
... WOW
... WOW
Again, I usually don't repost scanlation updates here out of respect for the professionals that may follow me... but you can see why I'm making a exception for this chapter specifically.
The one where Kenzaki punches a white supremacist.
Read to the end for volume extras!
Ring ni Kakero
Chapter 53 - "The Day of Kenzaki's Return!"
Mangadex: mangadex.org/chapter/360a...
Batoto: bato.to/title/_/3963...
Read to the end for volume extras!
Ring ni Kakero
Chapter 53 - "The Day of Kenzaki's Return!"
Mangadex: mangadex.org/chapter/360a...
Batoto: bato.to/title/_/3963...
November 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Again, I usually don't repost scanlation updates here out of respect for the professionals that may follow me... but you can see why I'm making a exception for this chapter specifically.
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Fans have waited 7 years for a dub of this. They deserved better.
Hey just so you know Amazon decided to give us an AI ENGLISH DUB of Banana Fish instead of actually hiring real voice actors
it is fucking hot garbage
#bananafish #anime
it is fucking hot garbage
#bananafish #anime
November 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Fans have waited 7 years for a dub of this. They deserved better.
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surprised it took this long for a publisher to try this with a 'real' series. next we'll see a series with an AI-created original Japanese dub.
you folks would not BELIEVE how much the production companies want to do this. they want to never hire actors SO bad!!
ok maybe you WOULD believe it ☹️
you folks would not BELIEVE how much the production companies want to do this. they want to never hire actors SO bad!!
ok maybe you WOULD believe it ☹️
Hey just so you know Amazon decided to give us an AI ENGLISH DUB of Banana Fish instead of actually hiring real voice actors
it is fucking hot garbage
#bananafish #anime
it is fucking hot garbage
#bananafish #anime
November 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
surprised it took this long for a publisher to try this with a 'real' series. next we'll see a series with an AI-created original Japanese dub.
you folks would not BELIEVE how much the production companies want to do this. they want to never hire actors SO bad!!
ok maybe you WOULD believe it ☹️
you folks would not BELIEVE how much the production companies want to do this. they want to never hire actors SO bad!!
ok maybe you WOULD believe it ☹️
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I worked with Discotek when they first started putting out these releases to create a Leiji Matsumoto Bible to ensure that all of the terms would be consistent between the manga and anime releases
No other company ever asked me to do that. It showed how much they cared. I have mad respect for them
No other company ever asked me to do that. It showed how much they cared. I have mad respect for them
Galaxy Express 999 - TV Series Complete Collection is out!
The entire classic 113 episode TV series from Leiji Matsumoto featuring the adventures of Tetsuro & Maetel traveling the galaxy in a single set!
store.crunchyroll.com/products/gal...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Hh...
The entire classic 113 episode TV series from Leiji Matsumoto featuring the adventures of Tetsuro & Maetel traveling the galaxy in a single set!
store.crunchyroll.com/products/gal...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Hh...
Galaxy Express 999 - TV Series Complete Collection - Opening from Blu-ray
YouTube video by Discotek Media
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I worked with Discotek when they first started putting out these releases to create a Leiji Matsumoto Bible to ensure that all of the terms would be consistent between the manga and anime releases
No other company ever asked me to do that. It showed how much they cared. I have mad respect for them
No other company ever asked me to do that. It showed how much they cared. I have mad respect for them
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the best thing about my shout factory cheapo stuff: not the blu-rays and DVDs, dummy!
its the butcher paper that came in one of the boxes. i should be able to re-use it for at least a couple of gifts this xmas!!
its the butcher paper that came in one of the boxes. i should be able to re-use it for at least a couple of gifts this xmas!!
November 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
the best thing about my shout factory cheapo stuff: not the blu-rays and DVDs, dummy!
its the butcher paper that came in one of the boxes. i should be able to re-use it for at least a couple of gifts this xmas!!
its the butcher paper that came in one of the boxes. i should be able to re-use it for at least a couple of gifts this xmas!!
Considering how everything for anime has to be done with the approval of the original Japanese licensor(s) now (this isn't the Wild West of the 90s & earlier), this pretty much means that the Japanese licensor for Banana Fish had to have approved this.
So, who's the licensor for this? Aniplex.
So, who's the licensor for this? Aniplex.
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Considering how everything for anime has to be done with the approval of the original Japanese licensor(s) now (this isn't the Wild West of the 90s & earlier), this pretty much means that the Japanese licensor for Banana Fish had to have approved this.
So, who's the licensor for this? Aniplex.
So, who's the licensor for this? Aniplex.
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While writing a review for Zillion on Master System, I realized that it's the 2,000th article written for Sega-16. I can't believe we've hit that milestone. Never in a million years would I have thought that the site would still be up and so robust after almost 22 years, and it's gratifying to see.
November 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
While writing a review for Zillion on Master System, I realized that it's the 2,000th article written for Sega-16. I can't believe we've hit that milestone. Never in a million years would I have thought that the site would still be up and so robust after almost 22 years, and it's gratifying to see.
Decided to spend my Black Friday visiting some (not really all that) local retro game stores, and I came out of it with some neat finds.
The Vectrex slipcover was especially cool, & after seeing @seanseanson.bsky.social's video on it from a bit back I couldn't say no to grabbing The Snowman for PS1
The Vectrex slipcover was especially cool, & after seeing @seanseanson.bsky.social's video on it from a bit back I couldn't say no to grabbing The Snowman for PS1
November 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Decided to spend my Black Friday visiting some (not really all that) local retro game stores, and I came out of it with some neat finds.
The Vectrex slipcover was especially cool, & after seeing @seanseanson.bsky.social's video on it from a bit back I couldn't say no to grabbing The Snowman for PS1
The Vectrex slipcover was especially cool, & after seeing @seanseanson.bsky.social's video on it from a bit back I couldn't say no to grabbing The Snowman for PS1
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Kodama Tales Black Friday Sale
• 20% off Volumes 1-6 of Baki The Grappler Perfect Edition
You can also get an extra 5% off using code KODAMA5
kodama-tales.com/catalog/
Sale Ends December 1st
• 20% off Volumes 1-6 of Baki The Grappler Perfect Edition
You can also get an extra 5% off using code KODAMA5
kodama-tales.com/catalog/
Sale Ends December 1st
November 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Kodama Tales Black Friday Sale
• 20% off Volumes 1-6 of Baki The Grappler Perfect Edition
You can also get an extra 5% off using code KODAMA5
kodama-tales.com/catalog/
Sale Ends December 1st
• 20% off Volumes 1-6 of Baki The Grappler Perfect Edition
You can also get an extra 5% off using code KODAMA5
kodama-tales.com/catalog/
Sale Ends December 1st
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The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy is $1.89 on Amazon buff.ly/ADeZg78 #ad
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy is $1.89 on Amazon buff.ly/ADeZg78 #ad
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Holy crap, you guys SHATTERED our sales records yesterday. So, so grateful.
You should know that the revenue from this sale is literally making it possible to license and restore several additional projects we have in the works. Makes a huge difference. So thank you! 🙏🙏
You should know that the revenue from this sale is literally making it possible to license and restore several additional projects we have in the works. Makes a huge difference. So thank you! 🙏🙏
November 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Holy crap, you guys SHATTERED our sales records yesterday. So, so grateful.
You should know that the revenue from this sale is literally making it possible to license and restore several additional projects we have in the works. Makes a huge difference. So thank you! 🙏🙏
You should know that the revenue from this sale is literally making it possible to license and restore several additional projects we have in the works. Makes a huge difference. So thank you! 🙏🙏
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We’re also expanding purchasable digital volumes on Omoi. Starting today, all Kodansha volumes are available for purchase, including non-Premium series. You can now get the latest volumes as soon as they come out!
Check the full list here: www.omoi.com/discover?acc...
Check the full list here: www.omoi.com/discover?acc...
November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We’re also expanding purchasable digital volumes on Omoi. Starting today, all Kodansha volumes are available for purchase, including non-Premium series. You can now get the latest volumes as soon as they come out!
Check the full list here: www.omoi.com/discover?acc...
Check the full list here: www.omoi.com/discover?acc...
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Thanksgiving is over so get to the MediaOCD store Black Friday sale!
mediaocd.com/category/bla...
50% off a ton of titles with code KUROFRIDAY25
Plus new closeout out of print Discotek titles! mediaocd.com/category/ons...
mediaocd.com/category/bla...
50% off a ton of titles with code KUROFRIDAY25
Plus new closeout out of print Discotek titles! mediaocd.com/category/ons...
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Thanksgiving is over so get to the MediaOCD store Black Friday sale!
mediaocd.com/category/bla...
50% off a ton of titles with code KUROFRIDAY25
Plus new closeout out of print Discotek titles! mediaocd.com/category/ons...
mediaocd.com/category/bla...
50% off a ton of titles with code KUROFRIDAY25
Plus new closeout out of print Discotek titles! mediaocd.com/category/ons...
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The Virtua Fighter logo throughout the years (excluding stuff like Fighters Megamix, etc.).
November 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The Virtua Fighter logo throughout the years (excluding stuff like Fighters Megamix, etc.).
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What a great headline
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
What a great headline
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For the past four years I've been working to expand our Premium catalog for Kodansha titles, and it finally happened! There's so much cool new stuff to read that I struggled with how to properly get the word out about all the new series 😅
📣 It’s Black Friday and we’ve got an announcement to kick things off.
Starting today, an Omoi Premium membership includes 200+ new manga series from @kodansha.us! For a total of 347 Premium Kodansha series 👀
Full list here: www.omoi.com/discover?acc...
Starting today, an Omoi Premium membership includes 200+ new manga series from @kodansha.us! For a total of 347 Premium Kodansha series 👀
Full list here: www.omoi.com/discover?acc...
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
For the past four years I've been working to expand our Premium catalog for Kodansha titles, and it finally happened! There's so much cool new stuff to read that I struggled with how to properly get the word out about all the new series 😅
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Hajime no Ippo Original TV Series Collection (Blu-ray) is $59.97 on Amazon buff.ly/le3Aaow
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Hajime no Ippo Original TV Series Collection (Blu-ray) is $59.97 on Amazon buff.ly/le3Aaow
I keep forgetting that I actually have this thing (I believe I managed to get it on clearance when my local Borders was going out of business, RIP), because it's in my closet due to the size of it.
I really should read all of FMA one day...
I really should read all of FMA one day...
November 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I keep forgetting that I actually have this thing (I believe I managed to get it on clearance when my local Borders was going out of business, RIP), because it's in my closet due to the size of it.
I really should read all of FMA one day...
I really should read all of FMA one day...