Anime News Roundup: Record Highs, Studio Closures, Cloudflare vs Piracy & The Wildest Fan Creations!

Welcome to the ultimate Anime News Roundup! This week, we dive into the biggest developments shaking the Japanese creative industry, from financial records to bizarre fan stories.

In This Video:

Industry Shock: We report on the record-breaking industry performance of 2024 alongside the growing number of anime studio closures expected in 2025. Plus, an analysis of how Japanese policy is trying to protect the creative sector (anime, manga, video games).

Legal & Piracy: Cloudflare suffers a major defeat in a high-stakes piracy lawsuit brought by Japanese manga publishers. What does this mean for the future of online content?

AI & Fandom: Fans are using Artificial Intelligence to create their own version of One-Punch Man 3! We also look at the strange case of a Japanese woman who used ChatGPT to write her wedding vows.

Viral Fandom: A YouTuber builds the ultimate, massive Hatsune Miku Gaming PC, and a One Piece fan goes viral with a wholesome moment involving her boyfriend.

The Wild Side: A bizarre story of a Japanese man who used "papa katsu" to pay someone just to play Inazuma Eleven in a motel.

Manga End: The final volume of Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai! is announced.

Let us know in the comments: What was the most shocking story this week?