Headline news for February 26, 2026



The second main trailer for the TV anime series ' Even Replicas Fall in Love, ' which will begin airing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, has been released. The story is a coming-of-age ensemble drama depicting the bittersweet love of a girl created as a substitute. The original novel won the Grand Prize at the 29th Dengeki Novel Awards, first place in the light novel category at Reading Meter OF THE YEAR 2023-2024, and first place in the paperback book category for films at the 11th Shizuoka Bookstore Awards.

TV anime 'Even Replicas Fall in Love.' Main PV 2 | Broadcast begins on Tuesday, April 7, 2026! - YouTube

©榛名丼/KADOKAWA/レプリカだって、恋をする。

By the way, the following article was published on the same day in the same month in the past.

It turns out that adding tea can remove harmful heavy metals from drinking water, even tea bags are OK - GIGAZINE

Mice bite and pull out their tongues to try to save unconscious friends - GIGAZINE

A video showing AI monitoring workers and exploiting them like slaves sparks outrage - GIGAZINE

Finally, I connected a graphics card to the Raspberry Pi 5 and succeeded in outputting the screen, so I summarized the steps - GIGAZINE

A review of 'MajinAI,' an AI illustration search and posting site where you can quickly find your favorite images and check model names and prompts - GIGAZINE

Japanese horse Panthalassa wins the Saudi Cup, the world's highest prize race in horse racing, with a first place prize of $10 million (approximately 1.3 billion yen) - GIGAZINE

10 seemingly useless parts of the human body that are not just 'men's nipples' - GIGAZINE

What is the 'gold' that humanity has mined so far used for? - GIGAZINE

The video of the Ukrainian military ace 'Ghost of Kiev' shooting down six Russian planes is a simulation - GIGAZINE

The US Air Force is beginning to acknowledge that the F-35 stealth fighter, which the Self-Defense Forces have also introduced, is a 'failure' - GIGAZINE

What were the valves used in ancient Roman waterworks like? - GIGAZINE

Windows 10's 'Live Tile' feature to be discontinued - GIGAZINE

A huge whale was discovered in the Amazon jungle and became a hot topic - GIGAZINE

Interview with Director Goro Taniguchi and CG Director Takamitsu Hirakawa of the SF anime 'revisions Revisions,' which depicts boys and girls who throw themselves into a battle for humanity in a future world - GIGAZINE

Interview with the staff of Shirogumi, the production company that worked with director Goro Taniguchi to make 'Revisions' a new masterpiece - GIGAZINE

I ran through the pure white marshland while watching the red-crowned cranes and Ezo deer on the 'SL Winter Marsh' - GIGAZINE

I tried using the Iga-yaki earthenware pot 'Ibushigin' that can make smoked food at home in about 30 minutes without producing smoke - GIGAZINE

Rolls-Royce is developing a drone transport ship that can transport cargo without a crew

Fully automatic suicide machine 'Shannon's final machine (Ultimate Machine)' - GIGAZINE

The soul trembled in the heavenly 'mirror wall' of Uyuni - GIGAZINE

Portraits of 'right face' and 'left face' that look similar but are visible to strangers - GIGAZINE

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'Let's go to Waseda and Keio together!' 'What a miserable head you have!' On the day of the second national and public university entrance exam, the annual Tatekan appears at Kyoto University - Togetter

A certain curry restaurant poster, it's fine to use AI, but I want it to be a more accurate picture at least → It was faithfully reproduced - Togetter

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Female mammals live longer than males, study finds sexual behavior may be a factor - CNN.co.jp

Shingles vaccine delays dementia onset?: Nikkei Medical

Scientists create 'superwood' with 10 times the strength-to-weight ratio of steel - CNN.co.jp

Cancer reduces Alzheimer's risk: What does this strange relationship mean? | National Geographic Japan

H3 rocket No. 8 fails: “Anomaly due to adhesive peeling off of satellite base” | NHK News | Space, Science, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

PFAS detected in a wide range of dog and cat food analyzed by Ehime University research group | Mainichi Shimbun

AI analysis of handwriting suggests Dead Sea Scrolls may be older than previously thought (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Professor from ZEN University arrested on suspicion of sexual assault by handing over cash to a 15-year-old girl - Sankei News

Man arrested for allegedly molesting a young girl, possibly a professor at ZEN University, Kyoto | 47NEWS

[Announcement] Apology regarding the arrest of our board member, Mr. Eto | The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence

Asahikawa City Council Passes Resolution to Approve 'Settlement Plan' for Bullying of Junior High School Girl | News | STV Sapporo Television

Asahikawa City to settle with family over bullying and freezing to death: 70 million yen settlement. Despite criticism that the settlement was hasty and did not demonstrate legal responsibility, the city council passed the settlement proposal by a majority vote. | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

Son arrested after reporting father's body in kotatsu table, saying it was cold. The funeral was supposed to be held, but the moment he saw his father's bank account, he didn't contact anyone. | Saitama Shimbun | Latest Saitama news, sports, and local topics

Former dojo manager (62) sentenced to 24 years in prison for sexual abuse of eight female students in what is considered 'particularly heinous sexual crimes' by the Fukuoka District Court's Kokura Branch | Fukuoka News | RKB NEWS | RKB Mainichi Broadcasting

Records left by Chinese officials on the GPT chat platform reveal global intimidation efforts, including attempts to slander Prime Minister Takaichi - CNN.co.jp

Six key points from Trump's State of the Union address - CNN.co.jp

Trump delivers longest State of the Union address, praising the economy and threatening Iran - BBC News

'Lots of lies': Many Democratic lawmakers absent from President Trump's State of the Union address: Jiji.com

Nobel Peace Prize winner Walesa calls Trump a 'traitor' or 'an extremely intelligent genius' - 11 photos International News: AFPBB News

Over 60% of respondents say Trump's age makes him unstable: Reuters poll: Jiji.com

Dozens of FBI documents, including transcripts of witnesses who accused Trump, cannot be found in Epstein documents (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

US administration covers up allegations of sexual abuse of 13- to 15-year-old girls by Trump - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

Bill Gates admits to affairs with two Russian women, denies involvement in Epstein's crimes - 3 photos International News: AFPBB News

'I made a mistake': Bill Gates admits to ties with Epstein and apologizes [Epstein Papers issue]: Asahi Shimbun

Former Harvard President Summers resigns from his professorship amid human trafficking scandal involving billionaires | 47NEWS

Former US Treasury Secretary Summers to resign from Harvard University amid Epstein investigation - BBC News

Louvre director resigns after 'robbery of the century' - CNN.co.uk

Florida speedboat enters Cuban waters, military shoots dead four passengers - CNN.co.jp

Son arrested after reporting father's body in kotatsu table, saying it was cold. The funeral was supposed to be held, but the moment he saw his father's bank account, he didn't contact anyone. | Saitama Shimbun | Latest Saitama news, sports, and local topics

Dissecting the Takaichi Phenomenon: Can Public Policy Maintain Rationality? Experts Concern About Social Security in a Post-Truth Politics | Mainichi Shimbun

'National Conference' holds first meeting today to discuss 'zero consumption tax on food products for two years' | NHK News | Takaichi Cabinet, Diet, and Consumption Tax

Prime Minister Takaichi: 'There is no legal problem with the distribution of gift catalogs' - House of Councillors representative question | NHK News | Diet, House of Councillors, Takaichi Cabinet

(Editorial) Is handing out congratulatory gifts to winners legal?: Asahi Shimbun

Why is the Prime Minister's gift catalog a problem? Experts say it 'hinders the development of democratic politics' [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi]: Asahi Shimbun

[Editorial] Prime Minister Takaichi's gift catalog distribution is reckless - Nikkei Shimbun

Team Mirai Secretary-General Says He Has 'Nothing to Say' About Prime Minister's Gift Catalog | Mainichi Shimbun







[Breaking News] Restaurant Industry Opposes Zero Food Consumption Tax | 47NEWS

Restaurant industry expresses opposition to zero food consumption tax; government considers it for two years: Asahi Shimbun

China's Foreign Ministry expresses 'serious concerns' about LDP proposal: Jiji.com

China's ban on exports of dual-use military and civilian products to Japan: Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Sato strongly protests and demands its withdrawal... Economic coercion targeted only at Japan: Yomiuri Shimbun

Heckling of Kominami's Tamaki, who called for the lifting of the tablet ban, possibly from the ruling party: 'Their arrogance in numbers is already...lacking in dignity' - Sankei News

Macroscope: Is this a stepping stone to a 'high-pressure economy'? Prime Minister Takaichi's strategy for BOJ personnel decisions | Reuters

Mexico limits overtime to 12 hours per week, triple pay for excess hours, impacting Japanese companies - Nikkei

Global debt hits record high of 5 quadrillion yen due to defense spending and AI investment: Jiji.com

Sweden to significantly strengthen deportation of foreign criminals 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

'What did my father do with his life?' Hino Town case leads to posthumous retrial due to tenacity | Mainichi Shimbun

Otsu City Kindergarten Teachers' Wages Cut? We Asked the City Why | NHK News | Shiga Prefecture, Family & Childcare

Chiune Sugihara statue in Los Angeles defaced with red paint: possible hate crime | Mainichi Shimbun

A total of 42 Kitami city employees will retire in fiscal 2025, more than half of whom are in their 30s or younger: Hokkaido Shimbun Digital

[Drone Weapon Threat] Over 6,000 drones attack in one month... Ukraine's fierce battle continues 'Bankisha!' - YouTube


'If you run, you'll be shot': Russian soldier says commanders execute soldiers who refuse orders - YouTube


[Breaking News] Nidek founder Shigenobu Nagamori resigns as honorary chairman over allegations of improper accounting | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto/Shiga news site

NIDEK's Shigenobu Nagamori resigns as honorary chairman, following his resignation as director in December 2013 - Nikkei

NIDEK's Honorary Chairman Nagamori resigns after a series of accounting injustices are discovered... 'I have decided to completely step down in both name and reality': Yomiuri Shimbun

[Breaking News] 'It's time to say goodbye. Glory to my beloved NIDEK.' NIDEK's Shigenobu Nagamori resigns as honorary chairman, completely stepping down from management | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)





















[Exclusive] Film director Shinji Hamasaki arrested for drunk driving: 'I was driving while intoxicated and caused the accident' | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

Film director Shinji Hamasaki arrested on suspicion of drunk driving... AU commercial 'Mitataro' series director: Yomiuri Shimbun

Film director Shinji Hamasaki arrested on suspicion of drunk driving by the Metropolitan Police Department | Mainichi Shimbun

51st House of Representatives Election Proportional Representation Nationwide Regional Analysis | Haru Miharu ⭐Future Society Project

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
On the Uncomfortable World (Speech at the Akutagawa Prize Presentation Ceremony) | Ushio Hatakeyama

A streetcar running on the second floor of JR Hiroshima Station building is key to the 'compact city' concept. Experts say LRT, gaining attention after Tochigi's success, will 'increase residents' happiness': Yomiuri Shimbun

It was funny to hear him say in a special feature on the sticker boom on NHK Asaichi, 'I'm sorry, but once this kind of TV show starts to feature it, it's over, and once we in our 50s start to know about it, it's over.' - Togetter

I ate at a restaurant that accepts credit cards, and when I tried to pay, I was told, 'The machine is not working because of an error, so please pay with cash.' I paid the ATM fee and withdrew cash, but it left me feeling uneasy. - Togetter

In Vietnam, a taxi driver said, 'I love Japanese people! I'll guide Japanese people for free,' and showed me a review written in Japanese. I trusted him, but ended up being charged a high price - Togetter

A child shouts 'I'm going to kill you' at a daycare teacher after school and takes out a knife... What should you do if you cross the line that requires police intervention? - Togetter

'When I hear 'It'll be fine when I get out,' I feel motivated again.' Opinions are being raised that prison programs to prevent recidivism for sex offenders are ineffective, but is it no longer a 'disease'? - Togetter

'Students are prohibited from entering the school alone' A sign prohibiting students from entering the school at a McDonald's in Fukuoka City... Not only restaurants but also tourist facilities are banned from entering some schools - Togetter

New color contact lens brand 'Cunte' is a hot topic overseas as it is considered inappropriate → Release postponed and name change announced, voices praised for speed of response - Togetter

As McDonald's and other restaurants continued to raise prices, Burger King became a 'cheap, big, and delicious restaurant'... It's a little expensive without a coupon, but the taste is overwhelming - Togetter

When people get sick, their families get tired and take taxis, stop cooking at home, and buy prepared meals... 'Invisible expenses' increase, but such money is not subsidized-Togetter

I found out why celebrities and business executives pay a lot of money and get strange medical treatment when I was invited to a drinking party with wealthy business executives. They are used to paying money to get special treatment, and they mistakenly believe that paying money for medical treatment also means something special. - posfie



















◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Notice of discontinuation of Blu-ray drive sales | Buffalo




One person mass-produces 10,000 units of the 290 yen microcontroller board 'UIAPduino' - aiming for the 100 yen store shelves - FabScene

'Rokid Smart AI Glasses' with real-time translation using Gemini and GPT-5. Comes with a camera and speaker - AV Watch

'e-Tax' temporarily difficult to log in during tax return filing period... 'It's an annual tradition' 'Do something about it' - ITmedia NEWS

We have released SPTTH, a tool dedicated to local HTTPS development | blog.jxck.io

Enterprise AI_Driven Development at MUFG Bank: The Real Story - Speaker Deck

The journey of improving PR reviews with generative AI - Speaker Deck

[Interview] How Libraries Can Respond to a Time of Transition in the Publishing Industry – Ryuji Yoshimoto, KARIL Co., Ltd. [WITH BOOKS] | Special | Billboard JAPAN

Rokid, 'Smart AI Glasses' that can translate multiple languages and capture what you see - Impress Watch

'Python and static duck typing' from the perspective of cross-lingual development - KAKEHASHI Tech Blog

Orchestrating Claude Code to automatically run a review feedback loop—so I can focus on doing the dishes. - Speaker Deck

Why TypeScript 7 was rewritten in Go — The technical background behind the 10x speedup

What is 'Pencil,' the design tool that works with Claude Code/Cursor?

Remote control to continue local session from any device - Claude Code Docs

A complete explanation of the 11 features that can be enabled with just one click of the 'Basic Features' button on the Cloudflare free plan

Understanding CLAUDE.md shared by Boris Cherny #AI - Qiita










◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
[Feature] 'Is 8GB of VRAM already the limit?' The wall of memory shortage exposed in the latest Biohazard game 'Requiem.' Exploring the boundaries of comfortable play with new and old GeForce - PC Watch

100 Lost Games Reproduced from Cardboard Boxes, Including 'Megami Tensei' from the i-mode Era - Nikkei Shimbun

A revolution in extracting games from optical discs.

A story about a person who learned to drive on Gran Turismo and went to get a manual transmission license, and when he shifted gears after pulling the car to the limit of rotation speed in a driving school car, the instructor was speechless - Togetter

The story of how eroge was once the mainstream of otaku culture sparks discussion about the greatness of 'To Heart' - Togetter

I like the twin setting, but I want another stranger but a good relationship between three people, so please tell me → This is surprisingly common in idol content - Togetter

It's interesting to see why artists don't get along at all when they say, 'I'm struggling to make ends meet, so I want you to join my FANBOX.' This shows the true nature of fan business. - Togetter

I was careful not to reveal my identity... When a certain VTuber thanked a listener for a gift, he received a surprising response: 'You've been revealed, so you should move immediately.' - Togetter




























TV anime 'Ghost Concert: Missing Songs' main PV | Broadcast begins on Sunday, April 5, 2026! - YouTube


'Arcade Archives Ray Racer' now available! - YouTube


'Street Fighter 6' Making of Alex Motion Capture feat. Kenny Omega - YouTube


Switch version 'Kofun is Alive - Searching for the Corpse of the Mahorova Club' release date announcement trailer - YouTube


Launch trailer 'Date Kagi Never Sleeps - From AI: The Somnium Files' - YouTube


'Dissidia Duelm Final Fantasy' Opening Movie-YouTube


'Tales of Berseria Remaster' launch trailer-YouTube


'Sudden Strike 5' PS5® Announcement Trailer-YouTube


[Drift Spirits] WRC collaboration commemorative PV-YouTube


'Fuenden: Where Winds Meet' major update 'Kasai' first trailer - YouTube


◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Special footage of the movie 'Disclosure Day' / Signs of the Truth [Opening nationwide on Friday, July 10th!] - YouTube


'ONE PIECE' Season 2 'INTO THE GRAND LINE' Trailer [Japanese Dubbed Version] - Netflix Japan - YouTube


[A long interview with the developer of the 'NPB+' app that displays professional baseball data: 'Data democratization' brings about a next-generation viewing experience] - Keitai Watch

Paramount makes new proposal to Warner Bros., including higher acquisition price, intensifying the battle with Netflix | NHK News | Mergers & Acquisitions, Business & Management, America

'The 'In the Realm of the Senses' movie reveals the generation' - Are they really doing that in the love scenes in movies? → Basically, they wear a front patch when filming, but there are also movies where they really 'did it' - Togetter










Super grumbling declaration Did you see the high-resolution tide header?? (lol

One of the enemies in Battle Fever is a commander named Header, but shortly after the show began, Kenji Ushio, who played that commander, was arrested for violating the Stimulants Control Act, and it's well-known that Masashi Ishibashi took over as the second commander. In subsequent reruns and DVD releases, the footage of Ushio's Header was cut and replaced with footage of Ishibashi's second Header, but in episode 4, Ishibashi made a guest appearance as the human form of the Egos monster, so the footage of Ushio's Header couldn't be replaced, and the footage was used as is.



◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
'Complete Meal Nan Dog' (released March 1st) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group

'Kanzen Meshi' collaborates with Nippon Ham for the first time! One-handed, easy, delicious, and nutritionally balanced! 'Kanzen Meshi Naan Dog' will be available nationwide from Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Nippon Ham Corporation

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