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Otaku Souken interview part 1 -What did Scriptwriter Jukki Hanada want to convey with 『Girls Band Cry』? We talk at length about characterization and behind-the-scenes production.

(this article was published by Otaku Souken on August 2nd)

Airing in April 2024, the TV Anime 『Girls Band Cry』 has exploded in record-breaking popularity. An original series by Toei Animation that's been drawing attention from their combination of fully 3DCG animation, to create a smooth lively motion and a non-stop roller coaster of a story. Even now after one month since it has ended, there are many fans still reeling from "post girls band cry depression".

And so this time, we are publishing this special feature on TV anime 『Girls Band Cry』. We interview the production staff and cast members at length about what they feel towards this series and the unknown behind the scenes of this production. This feature will be split into 3 parts as we dive deep with plenty of questions to ask, so please look forward to it.

In part 1 of this feature, we talk with the scriptwriter in charge, Mr.Jukki Hanada. From 「K-ON!」 to 「Love Live!」, he has penned and worked on multiple popular series. Continuing on his trend of writing youth stories. What did Mr.Hanada want to convey with 『Girls Band Cry』? How did he create these fascinating characters? By reading this feature, there's no doubt you'll get more excited about this series!

Topics Page 1. A story about learning 「This world can't be easily divided into black and white」 Page 2. On Rupa and Tomo's relationship, there's plenty of room to expand. The dynamics of the 5 main casts are 「Like a Family」 Page 3. Nina's rival isn't 「Diamond Dust」 but Hina Page 4. 「Life does not end after graduation」, writing about facing society head-on

A story about learning 「This world can't be easily divided into black and white」

――First off, you have joined this project as the main writer/series composition of the story. I like to ask, how you came to be in charge of this role. Hanada: At first there was a pitch from Hiramaya about creating a music-centric story. Personally, I've been writing about idol stories for years. So this time I wanted to make it about a band. I've always been a big fan of old-school Japanese rock. And so I suggested 「If we're making it about music, let's turn it into a band」.

――What about the decision to centre around an all-girls band? Hanada: You know, I also wanted to write a story about boys (laughs). Hirayama (Editor's note: he is the main producer of this project), director Sakai and I all worked on 「Love Live! Sunshine!!」 together before. And so we went with a girl's band. Personally, I'm more used to writing about female characters after all…

――The setting of this story is based around the city of Kawasaki, is there a reason why? Hanada: When we were location scouting, I found that city to be extremely pleasant. It was easy to visualize the characters living in such a place. There's also the live house CLUB CITTA’. This city has a high affinity for bands, so it is easy to set the story up here.

――Onwards, I would like to ask more about the characters. First off regarding the main character Iseri Nina. I believe you have also spoken about it on your social media but, she's quite a sharp-tongued character who stands out huh. Hanada: At first the image I created for her is a bit more reserved. But once we started to develop her backstory and reason for coming to Tokyo, I thought 「Ah well, she's pretty grumpy now」

――So while planning out this script, things were constantly changing, right? Hanada: Most of the time when it comes to original series, that's how we slowly solidify the script. With Nina, she has developed into quite a pain in the ass for us. By episode 1 she was still alright. But by episode 2 when she first met Subaru. She gets easily depressed and instantly leaves to go back home. Slowly but surely all the anger and rage inside her began to surface. That's the kind of character she became (laughs)

――Whether it is towards herself or others, I get the impression that her anger comes off really strong. Hanada: She came to Tokyo after being bullied. As such she has a binary view that everyone is either an enemy or ally, a good person or a bad person. But that isn't limited to just Nina, I believe it is a common feeling when one is still young and naive. However, this world can't be easily divided into black and white. The concept of the story is Nina learning this lesson. And so we thought this story should start with her being on edge to some extent. But she ended up being way more grumpy than expected (laughs).

――Speaking of things can't be easily divided into black and white, I feel like representing that point is the character Kawaragi Momoka.

Hanada: Both Nina who came to Tokyo carrying all that anger, and Momoka who is pursuing a music career in a band, are in a way bonded by this mutual 「unfiltered earnesty」. However, Momoka is a character who has experienced first-hand how reality is not so black and white. Especially towards the start of the story, Nina looks up to Momoka but feels 「Why are adults always so gloomy with pent-up feelings」. For Nina, having this gloom is what makes someone not a good adult. In other words, this is someone who should be a baddie and her enemy. But because she admires Momoka, she can't easily label her as such. At first, her image of Momoka is someone who shines brightly. But Nina learns that Momoka drinks and rambles while drunk. She even pukes inside Nina's toilet (laughs). But, it's not like Nina hates that part of her. So Nina starts to change how she looks at things. But on the other hand, because of Nina's personality, she can't quite accept that part of Momoka. That's why she keeps pressing on Momoka 「Please shine like you once were!」

――Thinking only in terms of Enemies and Allies, she struggles to categorize her as an ally right. Hanada: She's probably not that grumpy when she's still in Kumamoto and might have accepted Momoka for what she is now. But once she came to Tokyo alone, there was no longer a reason to hold back. There is no point in coming to Tokyo in the first place if she still has to hold back her feelings.

――And so comes Awa Subaru and her role as a dampener between these two's relationship. Hanada: That's right. Nina and Momoka are both very awkward around each other. So in a sense, we thought it was important to add a balancer who is skilled at navigating social situations. But it won't be interesting if that's all she is. So we explored how Subaru came to be such a character by looking at her relationship with her Grandma. She is the complete opposite of Nina. So long as she puts on a smile in front of people, she thinks it's fine to delay all her problems that need to be answered. That's why for Nina, seeing such a liar first-hand pisses her off the most.

――But even so, they managed to build a very close relationship with each other thanks to how open-minded Subaru was. Hanada: But, Subaru hates the part of her personality of putting on airs and delaying important things. That's why she respects and admires how straightforward Nina is.

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On Rupa and Tomo's relationship, there's plenty of room to expand. The dynamics of the 5 main casts are 「Like a Family」

――From there, Ebizuka Tomo and Rupa are added. First off, I like to ask about Tomo's character setting. Hanada: She's like an extreme version of Nina. She's a character who had to start living by herself at a young age. She puts on an even harder shell than Nina and would not let anyone get close to her. After setting up the shin-kawasaki trio, I was thinking about what should we do for the remaining 2 characters. So how about making one character who is even harder to approach than Nina. Tomo draws out this side of her, like a catalyst to easily get a chemical reaction going.

――I see, so in this setting, she's a character who amplifies this part of Nina who hates adults. Hanada: In fact, I even wrote an episode halfway through focusing on Tomo. But Nina was more of a pain in the ass than expected, so we had no choice but to cut it(laughs).

――Continuing on, what about Rupa's character setting? Hanada: While we were thinking about Tomo's personality and setting, we also asked ourselves, if there's someone who can be with her, what sort of person would that be.

――So in other words, similar to Subaru who is good at navigating social situations, Rupa has an image of someone who can act as the adult in the room. Hanada: I don't think she is someone who wants to find sympathy in people with the same kind of scars she has. Nor is she looking for anyone to understand that pain. In the first place, it's not like Rupa herself thinks she can understand the pain of others, nor does she want to. She's the type of character who's strong-willed and is not looking to lick each other's wounds. In other words, she's like an adult who knows how cruel reality can be. There's her backstory of her family passing away. It's not like her bandmates didn't ask her about it, it's a situation where they can't. I also wanted to write more about Rupa's story, but I decided not to force it in due to time constraints. Like the audience, Nina and the band are in a situation where they only know fragments of her past. So it'll be better to write Rupa as someone who says "I want to stay by this person's side" and "Let's get along".

――The fact that she's the only half-Japanese in the band. We don't know her family name, only her given name. That makes her a very unique character. Hanada: Part of that is we wanted to emphasise her as a mystery character. On top of that, it's not unnatural at all for at least one person to be half-Japanese among a group as large as this in this age.

――From the cast members, we've also heard that it was actually easier to act out Rupa because her background has not yet been set in stone. (For more details, check out part 2 of the interview with the cast members!) But now that the anime has finished airing, there are a lot of people asking what exactly her character setting is. Hanada: Of course, there are more details for her character. Not every information about her has been perfectly depicted on screen, but no doubt a good part of her personality has. Teshima's illustrations (Character Designer in charge, Teshina nari) and Shuri's voice acting have greatly contributed to her standing out. Especially that sound check scene in Episode 11 「Centre of the World」. We were confident that 「This will definitely be a hit!」, and were very excited to see the audience's reaction when it aired.

――Regarding Tomo, she's been in a band before, but as seen on screen it didn't work out well. In all of them, only Rupa was always by her side. So I want to ask what's their relationship like. Hanada: Tomo doesn't want anyone digging into her heart. That's the same with Rupa. I don't think things will go well if every band member has the same 「Let's speak candidly with each other」 way of thinking. But when it comes to music, they are both serious about it. So Rupa and Tomo get along well on the same wavelength.

――Were there any non-explicit settings for the band overall? Hanada: For me, I have the image of a family in mind when I write their dialogue. Momoka is the dad and Rupa is the mom. Subaru is the older sister, Nina is the older brother and Tomo is the youngest sister. That's why, when the dad and son always end up fighting, the remaining girls watch over while Subaru the older sister tries to mediate.

――That's true, whenever Nina and Momoka clash it feels like a fight among boys. Hanada: Certainly when it comes to Momoka and Nina, when their feelings clash it kinda feels like a fight between boys. Sure harmony and reconciliation are important, but if there's no meaning to the fight if there isn't any conviction or pride. That's what I keep in mind when writing how they clash.

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Nina's rival isn't 「Diamond Dust」 but Hina

――Continuing on, I like to ask about the setting for 「Diamond Dust」 (from now on referred to as 「DD」) Hanada: Regarding DD, initially they were positioned as an enemy that Nina must defeat. When Nina came to Tokyo and heard Momoka's story, she thought that 「Momoka was bullied by her former bandmates and they were now her enemy」. But in truth, Nana, Rin and Ai are all really good people. And Nina slowly understands that they are all working hard and struggling in their own way. My intention was to obscure that part from the start, so both Nina and the audience feel 「What a bunch of show off!」 towards DD. But once Nina and the audience hear more about their story, call it from an adult's point of view or from something realistic, they slowly learn that Momoka too had a part in this problem. On top of that, Momoka herself thinks that she's in the wrong. It's through the course of those events that Nina and the audience learn how should one compromise with society and how people can't be easily simplified. For example in Episode 4 「Kansha (Odoroki) 」 with the story of Subaru and her Grandma. If you look at it objectively from the outside, pure evil doesn't exist much at all in this world. Everyone is just doing things their way, which is what I wanted to show. Nina had a clear divide between enemies and allies, justice and evil when she first came to Tokyo. She learns this world isn't as black and white as she thinks. Nina herself also started saying it at the end of Episode 4 but as Subaru replied 「Who are you to preach!」 (laughs).

――I've asked about this before from the producer(Tadashi Hirayama) and director(Kazuo Sakai). Regarding the vocalist for DD, Hina, her character wasn't in the initial script right. (We'll dive deeper into this topic with part 3 of the interview!)

Hanada: So in the middle of the story, after Nina learns that DD are in fact good hardworking people, she would've lost her initial motivation. In other words, the existence of 「An enemy she must defeat for Momoka's sake」 is gone. So there was a question of how the story should develop from there. At first, I thought of a story about an evil producer in DD's agency and the script went down that path. But I really didn't want to write such a story, director Sakai and HirayamaP were also at a loss because this didn't feel right. And that's when Hina was born. Rather than focusing on Momoka's DD, we structure the story around Nina facing against Hina. The course of the story turns to Nina learning just what is behind the mind of the one person she is utterly incompatible with.

――During her first screen appearance, the viewers get pulled along by Nina's hatred of Hina. But once I saw how Nina got back on her feet in the final episode, I somewhat understood just what exactly Hina was trying to say to her.

Hanada: For Hina, the reason why she is so attracted to Nina is very similar to Subaru's reason. Nina holds a kind of childishness in her heart while Hina doesn't have that explosive energy. That's why in the final episode 「Rockn'Roll Won't Stop Ringing」, she went out of her way to agitate her. 「I don't want you to get caught up in this mess made by the higher ups」 Hina thought. She knows exactly how Nina will act if she agitates her, so this is her way of cheering Nina on.

――In a way, no one understands Nina more than her. Hahada: If you watch it till the end, one can say Nina has no enemies.

――Besides that, is there also any inexplicit setting regarding DD? Hanada: If I have to say, there are some but, I want to keep those a secret for now (laughs) But if I have to give you one, it'll be about their relationship with Momoka. It's not shown on screen but, it was Momoka who pulled the other 3 with her to Tokyo. At that time Momoka was the one who was not looking at reality the most. So in the end, when she was the first to say she was running away, she felt an enormous pressure in her heart. She felt like she must carry the weight of responsibility for those 3. That's probably also one of the reasons why it was too hard for her to continue being in the band. But with 「Togenashi Togeari」 (from now referred to as TogeToge) things were different. Nina was also shouldering part of that weight of responsibility. Their relationship in this band is on equal grounds. With TogeToge, Momoka could see a different world compared to when she was in DD.

――On top of that, the members of TogeToge all joined the band of their own free will, that weight of responsibility is pretty different. Hanada: Momoka's time at DD is similar to the story of Takeshi Tomizawa in the manzai duo 「Sandwhichman」. Tomizawa had convinced his friend Mikio Date to become stand-up comedians together. But for 10 years they couldn't make it big, barely surviving on doing part-time and odd jobs. Tomizawa said to Date 「The only way I can apologize to you is by killing myself」. That's the kind of mental state Momoka was in. That weight of responsibility crushing on her was the main reason she felt like she could no longer be in the band.

――Once again, with regards to the band name 「Togenashi Togeari」. How was the name decided? In the anime, Nina saw it by chance on the T-shirt of an audience…

Hanada: Oh there's no deep meaning to it. Just one of the many ideas that we whittle down in meetings.

――The name of their rival band 「Diamond Dust」 is in a way very typical. So TogeToge's name is quite impactful.

Hanada: Not really, at first I thought 「Are we really fine with this name?」. It's going to be the name of the real-life band as well after all. But, when it comes to names of famous bands and manzai duos, having a somewhat random name surprisingly works out well (laughs). We had a lot of different suggestions but, since this is a band that was formed from such a story, we decided this thorny name that stands out is the way to go.

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「Life does not end after graduation」 , writing about facing society head on

――As for the members of the real-life band, this is the first time they have all voice-acted, I want to ask what are your thoughts on it? Hanada: Sure when it comes to acting itself, a professional with plenty of experience would be better. But the way these girls put their soul into the character, they all have an extraordinary level of passion, as they build on it episode by episode they get better exponentially. Combining both voice acting and band practice, it links to the essence of TogeToge in the anime.

――You gave the example of a family of 5 earlier, the cast members managed to portray it exactly as you said. Hanada: When I first watched Episode 1 「Tokyo Wasshoi」 and Episdoe 2 「Yakousei no Ikimomo sanbiki」, I never expected they could perfectly encapsulate their characters like in Episode 8 「 Moshimo kimi ga naku naraba」. It was truly incredible.

――Were there any scenarios you added to your script from inspirations from the activities of the real-life band? Hanada: No, I try not to. If the real-life band doesn't sell at all like in the anime that would be very troubling (laughs). Nina and the band said 「Even if we aren't making money, we will still move forward!」. So if we were to mix those together would be pretty bad…Like before in the halftime show of the J league.

(referring to the Kawasaki Sprint half-time event Tomo's VA Natsu ran on May 11th, a J1 league match between Kawasaki Frontale and Sapporo Consadole)

The members of TogeToge were on the field cheering on the event. But if it was Nina she would absolutely say 「Why are we doing this! This is not why I'm in this band!」 while her thorns go flying about (laughs). If I do link this to the anime I'll have to spend the rest of my life apologizing to the cast.

――You mentioned on social media that you wanted to write more episodes. I believe it was about Toma and Rupa. Are there any other ideas? Hanada: I wanted their trip to Nagano to be just a little bit longer. Oh and a comedy episode like the first half of Episode 9 「Kaketa Tsukiga Deteita」. Just an episode of them chittering and chattering around would be very funny.

――My impression after all 13 episodes, is it was mostly the drama aspect that's been cramped in with little room for the comedic element. Hanada: Yes that's right. Nina barging into Tomo's house in episode 9 is an example, I thought it'd be nice if we had more chances to include this kind of scene.

――Rupa also kicked down Subaru's door in that episode. I'm surprised that this gag showed such a gap compared to what we usually see of Rupa. In a way she's quite the martial artist, that is one of Rupa's inexplicit settings right. Hanada: Right right, Rupa is extremely strong in a fight. Oh, and she also loves to defeat her opponents by getting them drunk on alcohol. She'll line up glasses of tequila and have a drinking match. She loves the look on her opponent's face when they are passed out drunk.

――She has the impression of someone who's light and drifting, but in reality, when you go against her, she has no openings. On top of that, she is physically strong as well. Kind of like a Final Boss of a video game. Hanada: Speaking of being strong in a fight, for Nina, Rupa is an adult who knows the right kind of fights to take on. Compared to Momoka who surprisingly doesn't. That's why in Episode 11 「Centre of the World」, that concert was the best way to take on a fight against DD. That is how adults should fight is what I'm trying to express.

――In this series, Nina's relationship with her family is a very critical part of the story. How did you structure the story? Hanada: Regarding Nina's family as depicted in Episode 10 「Wandervogel」. Actually, director Sakai requested a big change from the original script. In my script, after Nina talked to her father beyond the sliding door, her father did not come out and send her off. The final scene was her holding the keys to her apartment and a shot of the cut-down branch in the front garden. Like with the ending of Episode 4 「Kansha(Odoroki)」, I had no plans for things to end happily where everyone understands each other. That aspect is still around to a certain degree, but I left some space for others to write. Nina and her father in the end couldn't understand each other, but they both recognize that the only path they can move is forward. Director Sakai is an actual father with children. So as a father, he thought Nina should receive a proper send-off from her father.

――In the very last scene of the anime, the band quits the agency and starts from scratch. Hanada: If the ending was a fully seated Budoukan and they won against DD, the story would just end up like 「Love Live」. I have no plans for a happy ending right from the start. Like Episode 10 we discussed earlier, I don't think any problems can be that easily solved. But even so, one can only move forward. That's the one theme I want this story to be consistent with. So when I thought what's the best way to express such a theme in the ending. I came up with what we have now.

――If you could make a sequel, what sort of stories would you like to include? Previously you mentioned the comedic elements… Hanada: This is just an example I thought of but, Nina gets persuaded by a super ikemen vocalist to heedlessly follow him into his house. But when it seemed like he was about to make a move on her, Nina knocks him out with a tomoe-nage judo throw and runs back home. I can't include bits like this if it was an idol show. So I thought it'd be pretty funny to include it. Oh, and I would love to make more episodes about their daily lives.

――Once again, now that the anime has finished airing. Do you have any response or thoughts about it? Hanada: Of the stories I've written about a group of girls centred around music, all of them are set in high school so the story ends after graduation. But, life does not end at the graduation ceremony. When I thought about it, I gave myself homework of sorts. I must write a story about 「Life Beyond Graduation」. This series has a bit of that in it. 「Beyond Graduation」 is in other words, facing head-on against society. There comes a time when one must face society with nothing to protect you with. So for me, including such a theme in my writing is like stepping into uncharted waters.

――As a whole, this story seems like it is written from the perspective of Nina's coming to terms with society.

Compared to episode 1, Nina has grown a lot by the final episode. For example, if it was the Nina who first came to Tokyo. She would have never accepted their manager Miura lowering her head to DD, asking for help about the band battle. Nina would've been extremely angry about it. But she has come to understand that one needs to compromise with society. Adults have their own complicated situations to deal with too. Mirua's actions are for the benefit of the band and Nina has learned to be grateful about it.

――Lastly, do you have any messages for the fans? Thank you for supporting this story with such a pain-in-the-ass main character (laughs). When I was writing this story, I thought that it would be hard for people to love this girl. But in the end, she has gained so many fans. I'm honestly shocked by it but nonetheless, I am grateful. I wish one day there's another chance for us to meet again somewhere. Please continue to support us.

――Thank you very much!

Part 2 of this interview will be with the cast members

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dededaio · 1 year ago

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The New Kirby Novel Announcement might hint at the future of the series?

...or as I also would like to call it, yet another installment in the "Klu puts on a tinfoil hat in desperate attempts to predict Kirby's future" series.

So you might've already heard about the announcement of the upcoming Kirby Light Novel in the March of 2024. It's title is "The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring" and If you aren't familiar with it's plot yet, here's the full synopsis:

At first the story doesn't seem too remarkable, there are no promises for new high-stakes adventures on a different planet like in Dedede-focused novel "King Dedede's Great Escape Strategy" or shocking twists like in "Meta Knight and the Knight of Hades", but then it hits you. This novel will feature Elfilin and Daroach. A lot of people who learned of these news did instantly become excited, but not a lot of people seem to have realized just how bizarre this is.

If you aren't familiar too well with the novels in general, their utilization of the extended game cast is quite similar to the way mainline games handle them. As in, they rarely if ever appear if their names aren't "Kirby", "King Dedede", "Bandana Dee" or "Meta Knight". If novels could help it, they only use the main four and occasional recurring enemy/helper like Burning Leo or Chilly (and Chef Kawasaki as a bonus) as the supporting cast. And if the original story requires more important characters, instrumental in the narrative, Mie Takase, novels' author, tends to invent entirely new ones instead.

So far there were only 3 types of novels that primarily utilized game-exclusive characters. I myself sorted them out by type, this is not an official classification or anything. Here's a nifty chart:

Remixes, as I like to call them, are quote unquote "original stories" that feature game characters like Magolor, Taranza or Animal Buddies. But while most of the plot seems original, more often than not it seems as a re-imagining of the actual game plots. Kirby's Labyrinth Rescue is probably the most egregious example, as it's an unholy amalgamation of Return to Dream Land, Triple Deluxe, Rainbow Curse and Amazing Mirror. While a lot of the story might be original, they are "based" on something from the games instead of being wholly original narratives.

AUs are interesting, because they do tend to have entirely new stories that utilize game characters, but this is only with an asterisk that they take place in entirely different world from the main novels/game-adjacent canon.

Adaptations speak for themselves. They might have an original character or two (mostly early on in novels' existence) but they are mostly 1:1 faithful adaptations with some omissions and additions that don't significantly alter the narrative (with sole exception of Planet Robobot's novelization letting President Haltmann live for some reason). Notable thing is, that in case of certain game-adaptations, like Merry Magoland or Kirby Fighters 2, mentions/appearances of extended game cast are omitted or heavily limited (In KF2 novel Magolor and Gooey don't appear or get mentioned at all, in Merry Magoland only Gooey is mentioned among masks of the characters that don't appear in the story in flesh).

As you can see, this newly announced novel doesn't fall under ANY of these categories. It's a brand new, seemingly slice-of-life-esque story, that just so happens to randomly include Daroach and Elfilin. This is highly unusual because novels rarely if ever take risks or go out of their comfort zone. They kind of established the rules and formulas of how they work for years now and it's been working out for them. So why anything would change now?

Well. Heh... What if this sudden change in direction is actually reflective of franchise-wide changes? Shinya Kumazaki talked about how Forgotten Land is going to be the beginning for "the new phase of Kirby". So far it's hard to tell what he actually meant by this. But I would argue that one of the aspects that could be true in this new "phase" is more frequent utilization of the extended Kirby cast.

Novels, in terms of franchise-wide hierarchy, some of the closest things to the actual games in terms of importance, mainly thanks to how much of a juggernaut in terms of sales they are within Japan. Across 10 years of their existence they managed to sell over 3 million copies of all books, which might not sound that impressive, until you realize that these are books for children that until recently were purely Japanese-exclusive endeavor.

These books are the only adaptations, to our knowledge anyway, that get special privileges from HAL themselves in terms of telling some plot and lore details that even fans aren't aware of. Shinya Kumazaki even directly supervised and helped to write one of the books (Return to Dream Land's novelization that came out in 2022). It doesn't mean that novels are canon, but it does mean that they tend to reflect the current status-quo of the series better than most other aspects outside of the games.

So this sudden inclusion of ensemble cast in a random story might signify HAL's willingness to do more with these characters. Elfilin alone wouldn't have been perhaps that surprising, as he was hinted to have more importance past his debut in how he passionately expressed that he wants to stay by Kirby's side forever, but Daroach's inclusion is puzzling because while he did appear in multiple games, he didn't get any merch or notable appearances lately.

Of course, this might mean absolutely nothing! But I feel like this is more notable than most people give it credit for. At worst, this means nothing except that novels will utilize game cast more frequently, which would be cool, at best, it means that HAL is opening up to the idea of returning past characters more frequently, which would be awesome. Let's wait and see, I suppose.

#kirby #kirby light novels #long post #klu.txt

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thesilliestrovingalive · 3 months ago

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Updated: November 4, 2024

Reworked Groups #5: Ikari Warriors

POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING: Viewer discretion is advised due to references to death.

Overview

A mysterious Japanese-German man known only as Heidern served as strategist for the esteemed Peregrine Falcons Squad. He’s also the founder and Supreme General of the Ikari Warriors. Heidern once enjoyed a peaceful yet militant life, living in the countryside with his wife. However, following the birth of his daughter, he contemplated retiring from the Peregrine Falcons Squad on good terms. However, tragedy struck when he lost his family. Consumed by grief and a desire for vengeance, he channelled his energy into founding the Ikari Warriors, an elite force determined to combat global injustices, crime, and terrorism.

With the backing of the Peregrine Falcons Squad's high command, Heidern implemented a rigorous military training program for his recruits. He went above and beyond to identify and refine each soldier's unique skills, recognizing that everyone approaches challenges differently.

After losing his sight in a surprise pirate attack during a Caribbean cruise and subsequently being diagnosed with lymphoma, Heidern relinquished his leadership to General Kawasaki. Following Kawasaki's brutal murder at the hands of a Mexican cartel, Heidern urgently sought a new successor. With the help of his mercenaries, Heidern spent weeks searching until he finally rescued Leona, a young Czech girl, from an unnamed town under siege by rogue militia forces. However, he soon discovered a dark truth: Leona had temporarily lost control of her esper abilities, resulting in the tragic death of her parents. The rogue militia, who were looking for her, intended to use her as a bioweapon.

Offering her a fresh start and a chance to fight against global injustices, Leona accepted, largely due to having no other options. Leona was trained by Heidern, Clark, Ralf, and other seasoned members of the Ikari Warriors, who oversaw her rigorous military training and moulded her into a skilled mercenary and capable leader.

Although Heidern has passed on his leadership to Leona, he remains actively involved with the Ikari Warriors, focusing on training recruits and developing tactical strategies. Notably, he played a pivotal role in training Clark and Ralf, recognizing their exceptional esper abilities—a talent previously unseen among Ikari Warriors recruits.

Following the Great Modern War, the Ikari Warriors joined the Regular Army to form its elite mercenary branch. As a private force for hire, they specialise in resolving extreme crises, while also undertaking smaller-scale missions. With a versatile rank structure, the Ikari Warriors can be contracted for a wide range of situations and danger levels.

Insignia

It features a lozenge-shaped silver-grey shield, outlined in shimmering luxor gold and trimmed with reseda chartreuse on the exterior. The shield's centre features the Japanese character “怒” (meaning “fury”) in alizarin red, painted in a bold, expressive style, with a horizontal bronze bullet below. A crimson-hilted silver dagger runs diagonally along its left side, while a bronze full moon is suspended above the shield. An ultramarine motto ribbon sits below the shield with the name of the special forces unit, Ikari Warriors, emblazoned in alizarin red.

Ikari Warriors Base

The Zorniger Mond Hideout is a rhomboid military complex situated deep within a Congolese jungle, its strategic location enhanced by a camouflage system expertly blending into the surroundings. The base's exterior is coated in a range of jungle green tones, including sulu, wild willow, asparagus, mineral green, and timber green. This stealthy design, combined with a state-of-the-art bulletproof system, provides the Ikari Warriors with a significant tactical advantage. They can launch surprise attacks on enemy forces without being detected.

The base boasts perimeter surveillance cameras and discreet, automated turret systems that detect and neutralise unauthorised personnel. They have a reinforced, electrified fence surrounding the base with strategically placed watchtowers featuring sniper positions. Additionally, they have a rooftop helicopter pad and four strategically positioned parabolic satellites, one at each corner of the base. The military complex comprises the following facilities:

A central command centre housing Heidern's and Leona's private quarters, a large strategy room with holographic display and tactical planning tools, communication arrays for secure global connectivity, and a situation room for real-time mission monitoring.

An intelligence room dedicated to gathering and analysing intel on potential missions and enemies, featuring computer systems for data analysis and cryptology, and secure storage for sensitive documents and classified information.

Simple, functional accommodations for mercenaries, including a barracks, mess hall, showers, a gym, a lounge, a game room, and personal storage lockers for gear and equipment.

An armoury with storage for weapons, ammunition, and explosives, and an adjacent repair workshop.

A fully equipped medical facility with an operating room for emergency surgeries, recovery ward, and medical supply storage.

A garage for storing and maintaining vehicles acquired through purchase, donation from the Regular Army or capture from enemies.

A commemorative wall honouring fallen comrades, alongside display cases showcasing the team's highest-achieving awards and medals.

A trophy room displaying captured enemy equipment and memorabilia with a secure storage room for valuable and sensitive seized assets.

A coliseum, cloaked in a muted blend of mossy green, olive drab, and earthy brown hues, is protected by a bullet-proof glass dome. By day, it's a training ground and hosts special tournaments. At night, the dome darkens to an inky black, and the interior shines a vibrant crimson under the moonlight.

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Members of the Ikari Warriors are commonly known as "Soldiers of Fortune" or "Hired Ragers”, reflecting their reputation as elite mercenaries of the Regular Army and their fierce combat prowess.

Unlike other mercenary groups, the Ikari Warriors host biennial tournaments that are open to their members and anyone else interested in participating. These events serve as a platform to assess the physical prowess and mental strategies of both seasoned and new members, while also identifying potential recruits who may be interested in joining their ranks.

They’re the only branch in the Regular Army that doesn’t have dedicated soldiers wearing uniforms that identify them as part of the Ikari Warriors. To make things even more unusual, they have minimal interaction with members from other special forces units within the Regular Army, particularly the elite operatives, due to their singular focus on high-risk, large-scale and smaller-scale missions that typically fall outside the scope of the P.F. Squad, S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S., and Division 6.

Soldiers of Fortune, regardless of gender, receive double the average Canadian soldier's salary, acknowledging the high risks involved in their line of work. Heidern's policy ensures these elite mercenaries receive maximum financial support.

The handguns carried by Soldiers of Fortune are the Ultra Justitia Model-1977 .380 ACP or Justitia .380 ACP for short. This semi-automatic pistol is based on the Beretta Cheetah 80X, but features a distinctive grip that would later influence the design of the Walther PK380. Designed in 1977 to enhance the Beretta Cheetah's ergonomics, it offers a superior grip and hold, along with an increased ammo capacity of 15 rounds. It’s primarily used by private military companies, but it has also seen adoption by some Regular Army units.

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Shupure x Nogizaka46 5th Generation: Another Story (2023-2024)

The spin-off of a once popular serialization

NOGIZAKA46 STORIES

Another Story

~Someday, like our seniors~

11.12.2023

Nogizaka46 continues to be a frontrunner in the idol world. These are the stories of the 5th generation members who will carry the [group's] future on their shoulders. What did these four girls [Tomisato, Ogawa, Ichinose, Nakanishi] admire about Nogizaka46 and what led them here?

February, 2022. On the official Nogizaka46 Youtube channel, the profile videos for the 5th generation have started being released.

"Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, 16 years old. I am Inoue Nagi." The first to step out into the world was Inoue Nagi, who now continues to lead the 11 members as the 'face' of the 5th generation. We've covered her answer in a later Shunkan Playboy interview. "My video was officially released on a weekday at lunchtime, and the more people from different classes and different grades got to see it, the more people gathered in my classroom at lunch break. Even on my way home, I suddenly had a stranger cheer on me and tell me 'Do your best!'"

Before they knew it, Nogizaka46 had become a group that 'everyone yearns for' and out of a total of 87852 applications, only 11 girls were chosen. Surely, the girls also must have found their way to Nogizaka46 with great admiration of their own. This time, we've asked the four 5th generation members to recount their story - from early childhood, all the way until joining Nogizaka46.

The case of Tomisato Nao: to forget about sadness.

The case of Ichinose Miku: admiring cute girls.

The case of Ogawa Aya: the search for a never-ending youth.

The case of Nakanishi Aruno: [emotionally] touched by a chain reaction of warmth.

With each retracing their own stories, these four girls have come together in Nogizaka46. These modest girls undoubtedly will maintain their humble attitude, thinking 'Someday, [we'll be] like our seniors.....'

However, they are already undeniably part of Nogizaka46. As for these four, they are also moving forward as 'people to look up to'.

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Another Story

~The world can change with just one step~

01.04.2024

Following last December's 'All about Nogizaka46 gravure!' issue, this time we'll be featuring three newly-written episodes from these three 5th generation members [Ioki, Okamoto, Okuda]. Before joining Nogizaka46, what kind of decisions - that ended up changing their world - did they make?

The case of Ioki Mao: the things I've gained from those three painful years.

The case of Okamoto Hina: 12 years dedicated to ballet.

The case of Okuda Iroha: guided by Nogizaka46's songs.

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Another Story

~Before meeting the next generation~

Following last December and this April's 'All about Nogizaka46 gravure!' issues, this time we have also written new stories about these four members from the 5th generation.

Prior, [the 5th generation] had just discovered Nogizaka46 and before long, the 6th generation will now be joining. What do the girls think?

"The world can change with just one step." It was with these words that this year, Nogizaka46 held its first audition in three years - for the sixth generation. The 11 5th generation members who were previously chosen from a total of 87852 applicants will finally become 'seniors'.

Last December and once more, in April of this year, we've interviewed seven of the 5th generation members about their journey from early childhood all the way to having found their way to Nogizaka46. This time, the remaining four members - Ikeda Teresa, Inoue Nagi, Kawasaki Sakura and Sugawara Satsuki will be appearing. The four girls were asked to talk about their own stories, as well as their near future as [soon-to-be] seniors.

The case of Ikeda Teresa: a girl with an asset of her own.

The case of Inoue Nagi: a girl who realized what she really wanted to do.

The case of Kawasaki Sakura: the girl who kept on standing by herself in the ice rink.

The case of Sugawara Satsuki: Gratitude to the people who made me into who I am today. <- Has already been translated by my friend @minmin_naeil on Twitter, so I'll be linking their translation.

Thus, the four 5th generation members, each [walking on] their own path, found their way to Nogizaka46. These girls who have been named 'the next generation' are [about to become] seniors too, and the group certainly is transforming.

Finally, the four girls were asked to imagine the near future of the 5th generation.

Kawasaki Sakura.

"This year and last year, many of our seniors have graduated. Now, much like our seniors, we ought to be recognized as 'girls from Nogizaka46' even outside of the group['s activities]. In my case, it could be something related to fashion, which I've always liked, or the acting which I first found fun thanks to the 'Nogizaka46 5th generation Musical Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon'. I want to challenge myself with all sorts of different things and I aim to attract new fans of Nogizaka46 through outside activities."

Ikeda Teresa.

"It's been three years since we've joined, and up until now we've been helped by the power of Nogizaka46, so I believe that now we ought to become that strength. I can't imagine what kind of senior I will become or how exactly I'm going to do my best, but, I'm someone who respects my seniors, so I hope to be a senior that the 6th generation will respect. Without lying to myself, I plan to earnestly continue doing my activities from now on too."

Sugawara Satsuki.

"Last year, when I got to have a discussion with the now graduated Akimoto Manatsu-san (1st generation, former captain), Manatsu-san told me 'The 5th generation is trying to unite the Nogizaka from the old days with a [certain] newness' and 'Maybe, Satsuki-chan will become someone who can support everyone'. For the past year and a half, I have been working with Manatsu-san's words as my moral support. Umezawa (Minami; 3rd generation)-san who became the captain last year also has taught us - both by example and with her words - how to approach our activities. Most likely, from the viewpoint of the 6th generation who will be joining us, it'll be difficult to talk to the seniors in the 3rd and 4th generation, given that they are from different generations. That is why I want to convey the lessons learned from Manatsu-san and Umezawa-san to the 6th generation little by little, and I want to become a senior who's able to do that."

Inoue Nagi.

"I'm not sure if I'm in a position to say this but, I want to be a [source of] 'hope' for the 6th generation members. I want the new members of Nogizaka46 to think that the future beyond this point will be 'very bright and sparkling'. Right now, I... I'm carrying a lot of responsibility on my shoulders, but I feel like that's the role that I've been given. I may call them my juniors even though I haven't even met them yet (laughs) but, I want to become a senior who can support them as we spend time together as Nogizaka46."

Before long, a new chapter from the tale of Nogizaka46 will begin.

Those who gathered here as one two and a half years ago - much like their predecessors before them - must be on the slope of the hill, eagerly awaiting a new generation.

#nogizaka46 #5ki #shupure #series.

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deadman Announces New Album and Concert

After a hiatus of nearly 19 years, the acclaimed musical group deadman has officially announced the release of a new, yet-to-be-titled album set to drop in the spring of 2024. The band's longstanding absence from the recording studio makes this an especially exciting revelation for fans who have been waiting for almost two decades for fresh material.

Joining the band in the recording studio will be support members Kazu on bass and Tadanao on drums. The musicians are currently in the composition phase, and the group has shared that a substantial number of new songs are already in the works. While further details regarding the album's tracklist are still pending, the anticipation continues to build.

In addition to the album announcement, deadman also revealed that they will be performing a solo concert called "the come down." The concert is scheduled for December 27, 2023, at the SUPERNOVA KAWASAKI venue in Kanagawa. The performance promises to feature some of the new songs that are currently in production, offering fans a glimpse into what the upcoming album might sound like.

Ticket pre-sales for "the come down" will be available through ePlus, an official ticketing platform. Fans can secure their spots from November 11, starting at 12:00 PM, through November 19, until 9:00 PM.

For those who have followed deadman through the years, this series of announcements marks a thrilling chapter in the band's journey. The upcoming album and concert present an invigorating blend of the new and the familiar, as fans both old and new look forward with great anticipation to what deadman has in store for the next phase of their remarkable career.

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Coal Handling Equipment Market Industry Analysis and Forecast By 2028

The Coal Handling Equipment Market sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with significant growth and innovations expected by 2028. In-depth market research offers a thorough analysis of market size, share, and emerging trends, providing essential insights into its expansion potential. The report explores market segmentation and definitions, emphasizing key components and growth drivers. Through the use of SWOT and PESTEL analyses, it evaluates the sector’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, while considering political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal influences. Expert evaluations of competitor strategies and recent developments shed light on geographical trends and forecast the market’s future direction, creating a solid framework for strategic planning and investment decisions.

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thyssenkrupp; FLSmidth; Metso Corporation; Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.; FAM GmbH; IHI Corporation; Elecon Engineering Company Limited; Sumitomo Heavy Industries Material Handling Systems Co.,Ltd.; TAKRAF GmbH; FAMUR SA; AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH; TRF Limited; GMV Engineering.; Atlas Copco (India) Ltd.; Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe NV.; Caterpillar.; Aesha Conveyors And Crushing Equipment.; FAB 3R; Dynamic Air Inc.; Sterling Engineering Co.

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Which are the driving factors of the Coal Handling Equipment Market?

The driving factors of the Coal Handling Equipment Market are multifaceted and crucial for its growth and development. Technological advancements play a significant role by enhancing product efficiency, reducing costs, and introducing innovative features that cater to evolving consumer demands. Rising consumer interest and demand for keyword-related products and services further fuel market expansion. Favorable economic conditions, including increased disposable incomes, enable higher consumer spending, which benefits the market. Supportive regulatory environments, with policies that provide incentives and subsidies, also encourage growth, while globalization opens new opportunities by expanding market reach and international trade.

Coal Handling Equipment Market - Competitive and Segmentation Analysis:

**Segments**

- On the basis of type, the global coal handling equipment market can be segmented into material handling equipment, crushing equipment, and screening equipment. - Based on application, the market can be categorized into surface mining, crushing, pulverizing & screening, and underground mining.

**Market Players**

- Some of the key players operating in the global coal handling equipment market include Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., Volvo Construction Equipment, Sandvik AB, Metso Corporation, FLSmidth & Co. A/S, and thyssenkrupp AG. - Other prominent companies in the market are Terex Corporation, P&H Mining Equipment Inc., CNH Industrial N.V., SANY Group, and Eickhoff GmbH.

The global coal handling equipment market is anticipated to witness significant growth by the year 2028. The rise in coal mining activities across various regions, coupled with the increasing demand for coal in industries such as power generation and steel production, is expected to drive the market. The material handling equipment segment is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period, given its crucial role in efficiently transporting coal from mines to processing plants or end-users. The crushing equipment segment is also set to experience substantial growth, as it plays a vital role in reducing the size of coal for easier handling and processing.

In terms of applications, the surface mining segment is projected to hold a considerable market share, driven by the growing adoption of surface mining techniques due to their cost-effectiveness and efficiency in extracting coal from shallow deposits. The crushing, pulverizing & screening segment is also expected to witness robust growth as these processes are essential for preparing coal for various industrial applications. Moreover, the underground mining segment is likely to grow steadily, supported by the utilization of advanced coal handling equipment to ensure safety and productivity in underground mining operations.

Key market players such as Caterpillar Inc. and Komatsu Ltd. are focusing on product innovations and strategic collaborations to strengthen their market presenceThe global coal handling equipment market is poised for substantial growth in the upcoming years, primarily driven by the steady increase in coal mining activities worldwide. The demand for coal in key industries such as power generation and steel production remains robust, propelling the need for efficient coal handling equipment. The material handling equipment segment is expected to lead the market, as it plays a critical role in the seamless transportation of coal from mines to processing plants or end-users. This segment's dominance is further supported by the rising focus on operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in coal handling processes.

Additionally, the crushing equipment segment is anticipated to witness significant growth due to its essential function in reducing the size of coal, making it easier to handle and process. As industries aim for better productivity and operational efficiency, the adoption of advanced crushing equipment is likely to increase. Moreover, advancements in technology and innovative solutions in crushing equipment are expected to further drive market growth and provide enhanced capabilities for coal processing operations.

In terms of applications, the surface mining segment is slated to hold a substantial market share, fueled by the increasing preference for surface mining techniques for their cost-effectiveness and high efficiency in extracting coal from shallow deposits. The ease of access to coal reserves through surface mining methods is a key factor contributing to the segment's growth. Additionally, the crushing, pulverizing & screening segment is poised for robust expansion as these processes are essential for preparing coal for various industrial applications, ensuring the quality and consistency of the final product.

Furthermore, the underground mining segment is expected to exhibit steady growth supported by the deployment of advanced coal handling equipment to enhance safety and productivity in underground mining operations. Players in the market such as Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Ltd., and Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. are actively engaged in product innovations and strategic partnerships to strengthen their market presence and cater to the evolving needs of the coal handling equipment industry. Collaborations with technology providers and a focus on enhancing equipment efficiency and durability are key strategies adopted by these market players to maintain a competitive**Market Players:**

- thyssenkrupp - FLSmidth - Metso Corporation - Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. - FAM GmbH - IHI Corporation - Elecon Engineering Company Limited - Sumitomo Heavy Industries Material Handling Systems Co., Ltd. - TAKRAF GmbH - FAMUR SA - AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH - TRF Limited - GMV Engineering - Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. - Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe NV. - Caterpillar - Aesha Conveyors And Crushing Equipment - FAB 3R - Dynamic Air Inc. - Sterling Engineering Co.

The global coal handling equipment market is poised for substantial growth in the upcoming years, primarily driven by the steady increase in coal mining activities worldwide. The demand for coal in key industries such as power generation and steel production remains robust, propelling the need for efficient coal handling equipment. The material handling equipment segment is expected to lead the market, as it plays a critical role in the seamless transportation of coal from mines to processing plants or end-users. This segment's dominance is further supported by the rising focus on operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in coal handling processes.

North America, particularly the United States, will continue to exert significant influence that cannot be overlooked. Any shifts in the United States could impact the development trajectory of the Coal Handling Equipment Market. The North American market is poised for substantial growth over the forecast period. The region benefits from widespread adoption of advanced technologies and the presence of major industry players, creating abundant growth opportunities.

Similarly, Europe plays a crucial role in the global Coal Handling Equipment Market, expected to exhibit impressive growth in CAGR from 2024 to 2028.

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Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historical data and forecast (2024-2031) of the following regions are covered in Chapters

The countries covered in the Coal Handling Equipment Market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe in Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA

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Part 04: Coal Handling Equipment Market Landscape

Part 05: Pipeline Analysis

Part 06: Coal Handling Equipment Market Sizing

Part 07: Five Forces Analysis

Part 08: Coal Handling Equipment Market Segmentation

Part 09: Customer Landscape

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2024 Retrospective: Rookies of the Year

RESCENE (UhUh, YoYo, Love Attack, Pinball, New World)

The girl group market may be a little oversaturated right now, but what’s one more? These girls are just really talented, and their music is good. I also think it’s cool that they got recognised by the Grammys and Billboard for SCENEDROME, which is a mini album I wish I had. I think they can be great in the future.

Honourable Mentions:

Phantom Siita (I just wanna xxxx with you, Zoku Zoku, HANAGATAMI, Mashou Shoujo, Otomodachi, Hanabami, Otome Shinjou)

This J-Pop group is produced by Ado, who is becoming more and more popular by the day. I think it’s really cool that she got this opportunity, and it seems that she has a great eye for talent. Miu in particular has a really good voice. Their retro horror concept is also really cool and refreshing. If anyone remembers DEEP GIRL, they are similar to them, but have more staying power, in my opinion.

ONE OR EIGHT (Don’t Tell Nobody, Kawasaki)

I checked out this group, because a Shawol on Twitter pointed out that one of the SHINee Kids background dancers was debuting in the group and I thought that was cool. They are pretty talented. Apparently half of the members used to be backup dancers before debuting, which is interesting. They also seem to have stolen one of HYBEs best trainees.

New:ID (GHOST)

They already had a pre-debut track last year, but their official debut was in 2024 so I’m counting them now. They seem to be pretty talented, but their label appears to be a little messy.

Kento Nakajima (Picaresque, jealous, THE CODE)

Technically he is not a rookie, so I’m not giving it to him, but I just really wanted to mention him. He is a former member of Sexy Zone/timelesz but left the group and Johnnys in 2023 and honestly, good for him, he shouldn’t be gatekept to Japan as Johnnys likes to do with their artists. Kento is just really fucking talented and cool. His collaboration with Tatsuya Kitani was really good and his feature on HITOGOTOs album was also really nice. And then he decided to release his first solo album on the 26th of December. The album slaps. I’m really excited to see what he does next.

KAVE (Venom, Legend, Stone, You)

It seems like Gaho officially gave up on trying to be an idol and just became a rockstar instead. It’s a win in my book honestly, because KAVEs music slaps. I think this is the first time I’m really rooting for a K-Rock band, but with Gaho, I just really want to see him succeed, because he deserves it.

#disclaimer: just my opinion #2024 retrospective #rescene #one or eight #new:id #kento nakajima #kave #gaho

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Adaptive Robotics Market

Adaptive Robotics Market Size, Share, Trends: ABB Ltd. Leads

Integration of AI and Machine Learning Enhances Adaptive Capabilities of Robots

Market Overview:

The global Adaptive Robotics Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 22.5% during the forecast period of 2024-2031. The market value is expected to rise from USD XX billion in 2024 to USD YY billion by 2031. North America currently dominates the market, accounting for the largest share of global revenue. Key metrics include increasing adoption in manufacturing sectors, growing demand for automation in healthcare, and rising investments in robotics research and development. Advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensor technology are driving the rapid growth of the adaptive robotics market. The market is driven by an increase in demand for flexible and intelligent robotic systems that can adapt to changing environments and work with humans. The emphasis on Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing is driving market growth.

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Market Trends:

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is revolutionizing the field of adaptive robotics. These technologies enable robots to learn from their previous experiences, adapt to new environments, and make autonomous decisions. The trend is driven by the rising demand for robots that can efficiently operate in unstructured environments and handle complex tasks. AI-powered adaptive robots are being utilized in various sectors, including manufacturing and healthcare, to enhance efficiency and safety. According to industry forecasts, the application of AI in robotics is expected to grow by 30% annually over the next five years, significantly enhancing the adaptive capabilities of robotic systems.

Market Segmentation:

Collaborative Robotics dominates the type segment, accounting for the largest market share. Collaborative robots continue to lead the adaptive robotics market due to their flexibility, safety features, and capability to work alongside humans. These robots are equipped with advanced sensors and control systems that allow them to adapt to their surroundings and interact safely with humans, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. The growing demand for flexible automation solutions in manufacturing and logistics reinforces the leading position of collaborative robots. Recent advancements in force-sensing technologies and easy programming interfaces have made collaborative robots more affordable and easier to implement, especially for small and medium-sized businesses.

Collaborative robots have gained significant traction in the automotive and electronics industries. For instance, a major automotive manufacturer recently reported a 25% increase in production efficiency after integrating collaborative robots into their assembly lines. This achievement has driven industry acceptance, with analysts projecting a 35% year-over-year increase in collaborative robot installations in just the automotive sector.

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Countdown: Must-watch AUSX Open storylines

This weekend’s highly-anticipated return of the AUSX Open at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has all the ingredients for a spectacular night of competition, featuring a full-sized, world-class track, all Australian Supercross Championship titles still on the line, and of course, the much-awaited return of Hunter and Jett Lawrence to Australian shores. These are the must-see storylines you need to follow in this Countdown feature.

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7. Last chance for best-placed Australians to shine:

Melbourne signifies the last opportunity for Australia’s top-performing Australians to end the 2024 season on a high note, especially in the SX1 class. With Cooper Webb and the Lawrences descending on this final round, wins/podiums are going to be harder than ever to earn for Australian national front-runners Luke Clout (Empire Kawasaki) and Jed Beaton (CDR Yamaha Monster Energy). Clout has been the only Australian to steal a race win from Honda Racing imports Joey Savatgy and Dean Wilson, while Beaton has steadily improved as the season progresses, culminating with his first-ever supercross round podium in Adelaide. In the SX2 class, Empire Kawasaki’s Reid Taylor and KTM Racing Team’s Kayden Minear will be aiming to finish their seasons strongly after contrasting wildcard appearances at the Perth round of the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) last weekend. Taylor dislocated thumb on his way to 14-14 results from the two rounds, while Minear impressed there with 8-7 results.

6. Dean Wilson’s status:

Wilson’s AUSX SX1 title defence took a knock at Adelaide’s fourth round when he finished runner-up to series leader Savatgy in what really was a must-win round for him. If he’d managed to beat his Honda Racing team-mate there, the gap between the two would only be two points instead of eight heading into the season finale. But Wilson’s entire campaign has a big question-mark hanging over it after a SuperFinal clash with Vince Friese at Perth’s WSX round saw him end the night with a torn labrum (shoulder). It’s a major blow for Wilson and it’s unclear if or when he’ll undergo surgery. Even if he does line up on Saturday, he could be operating at a lot lower capacity and will need to rely on some luck going his way if he wants to secure back-to-back championships.

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5. The Connolly vs Thompson showdown:

There is little love lost between Honda Racing team-mates Brodie Connolly and Cole Thompson, and just four points separate the New Zealander and the Canadian heading into the AUSX Open. They’ve found each other on the track at every round so far, with little to separate them once the gate drops. Both the SX1 and SX2 classes will again race three finals on Saturday night, meaning there will be plenty of opportunities for these two to clash again. The fast-starting Connolly has been something of a revelation in his first-ever supercross attempt, while Thompson has proven multiple times that he can quickly slice through the pack and position himself well for wins, should the opportunity present itself.

4. The AUSX Open reboot:

It’s been five years since the AUSX Open was last held in 2019 in front of more than 35,000 fans. The covid pandemic put the brakes on, shortly afterward, then the promoters – Adam Bailey and Ryan Sanderson at the time – focused their energy on trying to get the WSX off the ground with SX Global. Now effectively operated by AME Group, which is now led by Kelly Bailey, the AUSX Open has finally been resurrected and expectations are high that it’ll carry on where the previous events left off. Securing the Lawrences and Webb is a real coup and carries on the event’s tradition of attracting the world’s best riders, while the return of the FMX Best Trick competition, the Yamaha bLU cRU YZ65 Cup, and the final rounds of the SX3 and CR22 85cc Cup will ensure plenty of on-track action all evening.

3. Honda Racing to again win both titles:

Regardless of how things shake out on Saturday, it’s looking likely that Yarrive Konsky’s Honda Racing team will again secure both major championships, capping off a spectacular year of racing for the team. In SX1, Savatgy has won three of the four rounds after being beaten by an in-form Wilson at Redcliffe 1. He might now have an eight-point lead over Wilson, but he’s got a 17-point gap on third-placed Clout. Meanwhile Shane McElrath has asserted his dominance on the SX2 class and comes into Melbourne with a 10-point lead over Connolly. The highest-placed non-Honda Racing rider is Taylor in fourth, but he’s 24 points off the top spot. While Clout and Taylor are both mathematical chances for the two titles, it’s a very long shot against the log-jam of Honda riders ahead of them.

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2. Cooper Webb and the role of spoiler:

While most of the hype has been around the Lawrences’ homecoming, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb is more than capable of throwing cold water on the party. Just two weeks ago, the double AMA 450SX champion was crowned ‘King’ at the Paris Supercross, where he also went up against the Lawrences over two nights. While Jett won five of the six races and DNF’d one after crashing into a lapped rider while leading, Webb proved consistency is key. He finished the weekend with one race win, three runner-ups and two P3s. Afterwards he paid respects to Lawrence as the fastest racer on the weekend, but also stated that he’d gained confidence from the fact that he was never that far behind the young Australian. Hunter also raced at Paris and finished the event fourth overall behind Webb, Malcolm Stewart (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna) and Jett.

1. The Lawrences return home:

Not since the last AUSX Open in 2019 have Australian fans been able to watch one of the Lawrence brothers in action on home soil. Five years ago a 16-year-old Jett Lawrence made his professional supercross debut at Marvel Stadium, while Hunter hasn’t raced in Australia since 2015 when he won the ‘MX Rookies’ outdoor championship at Coolum. A lot has eventuated since then, with the two brothers setting the standard in the US, claiming almost every title available, and finishing 1-2 in this year’s SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX). The Team Honda HRC pairing are two of the very biggest stars in the sport and the opportunity to watch them first-hand in their final race of a long season has fans eagerly counting down the days. Source link Read the full article

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