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The Latin American dub of 'Ghost In The Shell' was censored and all country names were removed in c/anime@ani.social
[–] 7 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

There was a thread related to this some time ago.

Other than Japan, the only other country mentioned by name was Korea (韓国) I assume the reason why the names are changed is to conform to international pressure especially with the state of the world today.

If that were the case, then in my opinion, whoever came up with the names showed some resistance. The names for US and Israel seem to reflect something about the politics today. I think it's a lot more meaningful if you think of it that way.

It also kind of shows the consequences of anime/manga as it increasingly becomes globalized. I hope international pressure doesn't continue to restrict creative freedom...

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    Lady Knight Asuka - lineart in c/animemes@ani.social
    Maid Ellen's Milk (sound in body) in c/biganimetiddies@piefed.zip
    [–] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    Sorry about that. I fixed the problem now and you should be able to see this post. Similar posts in the future should be fixed now.

    If you have any problems with ani.social, please don't hesitate to reach out to me! :D

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    [Discussion] What are some anime whose demographics fans tend to get wrong? in c/anime@ani.social
    [–] 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    I remember reading about Minky Momo in Patrick W. Galbraith's book. I thought it was pretty funny:

    "In a personal interview, producer Satō Toshihiko recalled his surprise at encountering “male” shōjo fans attracted to Magical Princess Minky Momo and its eponymous heroine:

    'The anime started in spring 1982 and these guys started showing up after about six months. It was completely unexpected, but this guy came to our studio asking for permission to make something for his fan club. I was shocked! He told me that he was the head of this fan club, which was made up of members between eighteen and thirty years of age. He told me that he was attracted to the character Minky Momo. He thought that she was cute. It is still hard for me to understand. Minky Momo is cute, yes, and she is someone that everyone likes. I expected this response from five-year-old girls and their mothers, who might be watching the anime with them, but not adult men.'"

    Galbraith, Patrick W. Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan. Duke University Press, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781478007012.

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    [Discussion] "Ubunchu!" - The Official Manga from The Ubuntu Magazine Japan has now been fully translated into English (under an open license of course) in c/manga@ani.social
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    [–] 9 points 1 month ago (6 children)

    From the video:

    From the video's description:

    AI is also used in some stages.

    The AI ​​used is primarily Adobe Firefly, mainly for finishing touches, coloring assistance, and creating intermediate frames for the video.

    The AI ​​is not entrusted with the entire production process; it is merely one tool to assist in expression.

    From the author's pinned comment:

    ※補足

    【使用AIツール】

    ・ChatGPT

    ・COPAINTER

    ・Adobe Firefly

    ・Grok（使用予定）

    AIツールは、各サービスの利用規約を確認したうえで、AI事業者ガイドライン、文化庁の「AIと著作権に関する考え方」などを参考にしながら使用しています。

    また、Content Credentials / C2PAに対応したツールを活用し、可能な範囲でAI使用の透明化にも努めています。

    I am not strongly opinionated on AI (whether "pro" or "anti" as some would put it). Even today, people (anime fans especially) have a really good eye for these things. Just as much as one can tell the difference between 3DCG, cel, digital ink/paint, or flash. In the end, consumers have standards and with the diverse selection of media, AI tends to be the one consumers will filter out of their view.

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    I am quite fond of Felinids in c/kemonomoe@ani.social
    Come and join ani.social's Matrix server! in c/anime@ani.social
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    [Notice] [Complete] Server Maintenance - August 7 06:00 (UTC+8) (status.ani.social)
    submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [M] to c/meta@ani.social
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    Server will undergo maintenance on 08/07 06:00 (UTC+8). This is to address some internal issues related to images and keeping software up to date.

    Maintenance is expected to last for 24 hours (hopefully less). Thank you for your patience.

    For live updates during the maintenance, please join our Matrix server: https://matrix.to/#/#space:ani.social

    edit: Complete for now. Expect some interruptions throughout the day. Thanks for being patient!

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    The saddest thing about Persona 5 is that it's still relevant 10 years later (Spoilers) (thelemmy.club)
     

    I recently completed my first playthrough of P5R.

    I think it's the peak of the series. Gameplay-wise, the dungeons are really expressive compared to Persona 3's Tartarus. The puzzles are not dated like the ones in Persona 4.

    What really sets it apart from the other two games though is the theme and the setting. I think where a lot of games tend to suffer is how disconnected they are to reality and their fictitious worlds are self-contained.

    The game is 10 years old already. It's sad to see the state of the world today. In democratic countries, why do we still fall for the false promises of Shidos and Yaldabaoths?

    I know Persona 5 is not the first to deliver its message but that only makes it even more concerning. I can really feel the pessimism of some older artists and media professionals when they say their work has no influence in this world.

    It can be quite depressing sometimes. But I guess that can also be the sin of sloth...

    That said, I'm interested in what Metaphor is about and what sentiments about the world it expresses.

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    3 Years in the Fediverse: Introducing WikiAni and EroAni, and how you can help the Fediverse! (ani.social)
    submitted 2 months ago by [M] to c/meta@ani.social
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    Can you believe it? It's been three years already!

    I want to thank everyone for being around for three years! I really appreciate everyone who has been building communities, participating actively, or even just lurking around and upvoting things!

    With that, I would like to introduce a few new services to help people build their communities on the Fediverse.

    Introducing WikiAni (wiki.ani.social)

    WikiAni is a federated wiki (see Ibis). Hopefully this provides a place for users to write collaborative long form content that is easy to reference across the internet.

    Although the significance of federation for a wiki is questionable, I thought it would be an interesting project to try.

    I'm still developing the policies for the wiki, but generally you're free to write about most things. Even things not necessarily related to anime.

    Introducing EroAni (ero.ani.social)

    Erotic spaces have always been a part of otaku culture but are often under attack by the mainstream.

    EroAni is a PieFed instance dedicated to erotic anime content and other related media (erotic manga, erotic games, NSFW cosplay, ASMR, etc). Federation with EroAni is very limited. Currently, only Ani.Social and FediNSFW.app are allowed to access content on EroAni (and vice versa).

    By having a separate instance for erotic (H) content, Ani.Social's local feed will remain as it is, and users looking for more erotic content can browse through any EroAni community. This also means that other instances that don't allow explicit NSFW can still safely federate with Ani.Social.

    The policies for EroAni are still being developed so other users are free to give their thoughts on building up EroAni. Feel free to negotiate!

    (You can still continue posting lewd pictures on Ani.Social's local feed. Nothing has really changed about that. Just check with the community you're posting to first.)

    Join the Matrix server!

    A few months ago, we launched a Matrix server. If you haven't joined already, you can join the space via #space:ani.social which includes chatrooms for anime, manga, and visual novels. There's a general chatroom to talk about anything and everything else.

    You can connect using an existing Matrix account but if you would like to use an account hosted under ani.social, feel free to send me a message for a registration code.

    Helping the Fediverse

    Oftentimes, I see people asking, "How can I help and support the Fediverse?" There are many ways to do that:

    1. If you know how to code, please consider contributing toward the open source development of Fediverse projects such as Lemmy or PieFed, or even your front-end of choice!

    2. Please don't hesitate to post or comment. I know some people hesitate to post and comment things but please have the courage to speak out your mind! Ascend from your lurkership.

    3. Upvote things! It's an indication to users that their post is seen by others. Lemmy does not have a way to display post views, so upvoting is actually encouraging.

    4. Report rule-breaking content. If you see something that breaks community rules, please report it so moderators and admins are aware.

    5. Volunteer to mod. When a community is calling for moderators and you like that community, try volunteering as a moderator. Likewise, to moderators, please don't abandon what you've built. I know it can be discouraging sometimes, but we should always be ready for newcomers.

    6. Be nice. I always say this and I will never stop repeating it. Being a nice individual has positive effects on your surroundings. This means communities can be healthier just by being nice.

    Looking toward the future

    In the coming months, there will be a few revisions to the Terms of Use as well as some changes to the branding of the site. I am also removing myself from the moderator position of most communities I am a part of. This is to give other community moderators as much freedom as they want to run communities their way. This also allows me to focus on administrative duties instead.

    Lastly, please wish Senjougahara Hitagi a happy birthday! She's the light of this world. The source of truth and comfort in these confusing times. She'll take care of you from ingestion to excretion. We are worms who are undeserving of her but here she is graciously floating like butterfly.

    HAPPY GAHARA-SAMA DAY!!!

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