Why Do Men Use Female Characters? Investigating the Past and Present of "Nekama"

I started using the internet in the 90s. At first, it was through PC communications, and then I gradually transitioned to the ...

[In Memoriam] A Tribute to Mao Jiadong, Known as "Linglan Dawang," Creator of "Warship Girls R"—A 10-Year Journey Walked with Admirals

In late October 2026, players (Admirals) around the world who love the smartphone game "Warship Girls R" received sudden and ...
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I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class

Maki Maehara is a boy who has not made any friends or acquaintances at school. He makes his first friend Umi Asanagi — whom the gossip among male classmates has nicknamed the "second cutest girl in ...
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Next Alliance Awards 2026, projects on AI and immersive technologies awarded

The Next Alliance Awards 2026 ceremony, the award created by Next Alliance, the consortium that promotes innovation in generative artificial intelligence, Web3, and immersive technologies, was held in ...