#japan tv live app

[demifiendrsa]

The ongoing "Egghead Arc" of the One Piece TV anime will be going on hiatus until April 2025.

The live-streamed "One Piece News #1" special confirmed that the television anime is changing what will air in its regular Sunday timeslot until March 2025 to "recharge." The Jump Festa 2025 event will announce more details on December 22, 2024.

The One Piece Fan Letter special will instead air on October 20, 2024, followed by a special edited version of the Fish-Man Island arc starting on October 27, 2024.

The special edited version will feature retouched art, detailing, color shading, lighting, and special effects to previously animated scenes, as well as a Dolby Atmos soundtrack.

A secret "special guest" will sing a new version of the "We Go!" opening theme song for the special edited version. BE:FIRST, a boy band whose members are all self-professed huge fans of One Piece, is contributing the ending theme song "Sailing."

One Piece Base, a smartphone app with a manga viewer and other content from the entire franchise, is launching on Sunday within Japan, and is slated for release outside Japan in 2025. Fans who scan bar codes from select One Piece merchandise into the web version of the app will receive points for unlocking chapters to read. The app's Nigaoe Maker (Portrait Maker) service will turn fans' facial photographs into art in the style of Oda.

[imongkoneho]

𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐔𝐋| 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫

𝐈𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐧.

Let us forget all the menacing things that Yujiro has done, and give him a sprinkle of humanity. The relationship with him in this is either romantic or platonic, you pick, reader. Cuz idgaf <33 🥰

Life hasn't been that fair to me. They hit me with the worst luck possible and give me a chance, then hitting me again. My father wanted a son, a strong, brave one but he received a daughter. Of course, he disliked that. So, he would force me to do 'boyish stuff' such as: Basketball, football and more 'boyish' activities.

At the age of 20, he forced me to go to the army and train there. He was...proud, swaying pictures at peoples face of me in my uniform, saluting.

After training, i then decided it was enough and wanted to lead my own life, of course my father was upset, but i couldn't care less. At 24, i left the army and moved to Tokyo, Japan.

I was jobless and was staying at an apartment which was small but comfortable and had everything i needed. Japan is a unique country...i would say. '5 death row convicts escaped and are on their way to Tokyo, Japan.' the lady on the TV said, showing pictures and info.

"...Did God send me here to die?" I mumbled and opened my laptop, deciding to look for a job, while listening to the news. Japan is a unique country..they have 'Yujiro Hanma, the strongest and most feared man alive'. "Strongest? Well he definitely looks strong alright." I looked at pictures of the man.

He looked Intimidating, large and muscular. On one of his pictures, he had an ear to ear smile, i blinked. "...he looks like it." I scroll more. "...5 death row convicts...another death row convict...dead person... boxing match gone wrong...death row convict escap- ugh, since when did the world become so messed up!?"

"Yujiro Hanma looking for a... bodyguard? Why would he need a bodyguard...oh." The pay was BIG, so big that i can buy this whole building. Mr. Hanma looks like he could kill. Why would he want a bodyguard anyways?

I hesitate and ponder my decisions for a minute, glancing at the pay every now and then. I groan and slap my cheeks. I need money. And so, i contact the number.

A few seconds passed by. He picked up! "...Hello?" "A woman huh?" Yujiro spoke, amused. "...uhm, yeah. I would like to-" "Do you know how to fight?" "..yes." "You're hired." "O-oh?....Is the pay really for real?" "It's a fair pay. Your are protecting the strongest man in earth."

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It has been a few months since you have been a bodyguard for The strongest man...creature on earth. It has been... exhausting. This man is literally a child inside a monster like mans body.

I think this man doesn't know what a bodyguard is, because he would make me fold his clothes, buy him food and throwing the money at me, orders me to threaten the president to do whatever.

But, the pay was large and made me live so much better than the time i lived with my father. I could afford more better clothes, food and make my apartment not look like a dump.

I had many experiences with this man, i wonder what his son is like.

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I stared at the tracker on my phone, Yujiro has a phone (which he barely use) where i downloaded a tracking app in it. 'Yujiro is in a motel again.' I thought, 'he's probably banging another girl. Damn. How does he even fit?' i shake my head, removing the thought out of my head.

I walk in and used the elevator, making my way on the floor where his room is. 'Room 23...24...25, okay.' i stood there, looking at my phone, gazing at the time.

'11:56' it read. 1...2...3. A woman came running out, crying while struggling to wear her heels. She looked at me for a second and ran away, sobbing.

Yujiro came out, half naked. "Your lunch." I faked a smile, due to my tiredness. "What happened?" I pointed with my thumb to the girl running away.

"She was too noisy. She sounds like a chew toy." He said harshly, taking the paper bag from my hand. "...of course, it's a normal human reaction." I mumbled.

"I'm not eating here, let's go." Yujiro said walking away, leaving the room open. "..sure." I quickly entered the room and saw the woman's earrings, along with a few pieces of jewelry that Yujiro left behind.

"Mr. Hanma isn't that bad after all." I hummed in delight, stealing the shiny jewels.

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I sat in my apartments rug, laptop in my lap, with Yujiro doing exercising stuff in the corner, breaking the wooden floor, leaving foot marks on it.

"You have a Gmail? I didn't know.." "Yeah. The government made it for me." He grunts, as he exercised. I made a disgusted sound as sweat rolled off his body. I scrolled through his Gmail "..You don't read your emails." "It's a waste of time."

Looking at the time, I notice that the news is on and reached for the remote, turning the TV on. On the news, the news reporter explained the prisoners who escaped.

I glanced at the man, feeling his murderous aura. His smile, amused. "You going to do something about it?" "Maybe." I hummed in response.

The door bell rang and it caught my attention. I stood up and walked to the door and opened it. "[Y/N]." "Father?" "Come home. Enough with this silly nonsense of yours, you can't live without me, look at this shithole you're living in!"

"...This shit hole, is my home. I'm more happier here than living in yours." I replied, eye twitching in annoyance. He came all the way here just to control you again? He could've asked how you've been doing all these years, like a good father would.

"That is no way of talking to your father! Come. Home. [Y/N], whether you like it or not, You still have my last name." "Fuck your last name!" I pull my hand away from him when he grabbed it, looking at him with disbelief and tears threatening to fall from my eyes.

He was much more stronger. I couldn't run away.

Then, he froze. His face turning into anger to fear, his eyes widening and his hands slowly quivering. He backed away, "W-w-who the fuck are you..?" "Who are you?" A voice from behind me spoke, his voice deep and menacing, almost like he wanted to kill my Father.

I gazed at my back, to see Yujiro. He had his hands crossed, with an eating-shitting grin. I can feel his aura, an aura that can kill. His eyes looked like it was glowing, his grin getting wider, more threatening. 

My father was a soldier too, he was pretty strong, a large man with muscles, littered with scars all over his body. He scared people with his looks. But this time, he was scared. Maybe scared isn't the right word. Petrified, he was petrified.

Even if they were the same height, it was obvious whos much more stronger. "F-fuck." He backed away like a scared puppy and ran. "Such a shame. He ran away already." He said amused, keeping his grin.

"Pussy." He said, walking away while scratching the inside of his ear with his pinky. I blinked. Did he just.. protect me from my father?

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Why do I keep watching animes with dead fandoms?

[leopauldelr]

The beginner's guide to the Pretty Series

With the recent announcement of the new Pretty Series installment titled Himitsu no AiPri, it's about time the Pretty Series returned after over a year since the Waccha PriMagi! series finale. In celebration of the newest installment, let's take a quick history lesson about the Pretty series.

The Pretty Rhythm Saga (2010-2014) - The Pretty Series saga began on July 15, 2010 with the arcade game titled Pretty Rhythm Mini Skirt. Made by Takara Tomy and developer SynSophia, this arcade game pits players in the role of Prism Stars, performing Prism Jumps, and collecting Prism Stones.

While the one that started it all made a slow start, the folks from Takara Tomy wanted to do more with the Pretty Rhythm saga, and with that, a TV anime titled Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream was made. Aired in TV Tokyo on April 9, 2011, for 51 episodes, this anime is the fruit of Japan-Korea collaboration thanks to Japan's Tatsunoko Production and South Korea's Dong Woo Animation. The TV anime is all about Aira, Rizumu, and Mion in their quest to take on the prestigious Prism Queen Cup.

As Aira Harune's journey to become Prism Queen is completed, Mia Ageha takes the baton as the star of the next Pretty Rhythm story; Dear My Future. Aired in TV Tokyo on April 7, 2012, for 51 episodes, Dear My Future centers on the rivalry between Prizmmy☆ and the K-Pop group PURETTY. Believe it or not, there are real-life versions of the groups as seen in the anime. There's even a live-action segment featuring Prizmmy☆ as well.

As Mia Ageha's road to Grateful Symphonia is well and truly over, Naru Ayase steps to the spotlight in the third and final chapter of the Pretty Rhythm saga, titled Rainbow Live. Aired in TV Tokyo on April 6, 2013, it features an original storyline unlike the previous two. It's about Naru, An, and Ito, who are working together at the Prism Stone Shop while trying to take good care of a mysterious girl named Rinne.

Although the Pretty Rhythm saga ended, the story continues with the KING OF PRISM spinoff films featuring male characters from the Pretty Rhythm saga. They even got a 2019 anime show as well showcasing the rise of the boys who would be Septentrion.

The PriPara saga (2014-2018, 2021~) After the end of the Pretty Rhythm saga,  the folks of Takara Tomy prepped up what it seems to be the second generation of the Pretty series. It's called PriPara and it aired on TV Tokyo in the Summer of 2014 and lasted for three seasons, four if you count Idol Time PriPara of course. This anime series centers on the life and times of Laala Manaka, a little girl who wants to be the best PriPara idol. Together with Mirei Minami and Sophy Hojo, they became SoLaMi Smile and they fought their way against the best idol teams of PriPara, especially Dressing Pafe consisting of Dorothy, Reona, and Sion, Tricolore, and Gaarmageddon, among many others. PriPara is a huge win for the people behind it and such success prompted the show to spawn four movies and outrageous merchandising rights.

In the spring of 2017, the next chapter of PriPara begins with three new main characters penning the final pages of this saga. Titled Idol Time PriPara, it's all about Yui Yumekawa, whose fateful encounter with Laala Manaka changed everything following an accident. With Nino Nijiiro and Michiru Kouda joining alongside, the MY☆DREAM trio made the best closure to this saga.

Although the PriPara TV series is finished, the story continues with Idol Land PriPara. First announced in December 2020, it was originally slated to be released in the spring of 2021 until it became subject to long gestation and delayed launch dates. It was released on August 17, 2023. It is the second official PriPara app game after the defunct PriPuz puzzle app game. This app game also features an original anime series set moments after the events of Idol Time PriPara. It introduces new characters such as Amari Katasumi, Mario, and Pololo, among others.

The Kiratto PriChan years (2018-2021) - Aired in TV Tokyo since April 2018 for three seasons, Kiratto PriChan is set in a world where fame comes from social media just like in the real world. It's about a group of girls who called themselves the Miracle☆Kiratts who are striving to become the best PriChan idols above the rest. For three seasons, we watched Miracle Kiratts taking on big challenges such as heated competition with rival teams such as Meltic StAr and Ring Marry, the jewel idol competition, saving the world, the road to the Queens Grand Prix, and saving the world...again, while they do what they do best; showcasing the world that they're the best PriChan sensations ever known.

PriMagi (2021-2022) - Waccha PriMagi! is the fourth installment of the Pretty Series that revolves around the lives of Primagistas striving to become the best of the best. The show is about Matsuri Hibino, a middle-schooler who dreams of being the best just like her idol, the legendary Jennifer Sumire Sol.

AiPri - After over a year of void, the Pretty Series has returned with the newest installment coming to TV Tokyo this April 2024. Titled Himitsu no AiPri, the new series stars Minori Fujidera as Himari Aozora and Sae Hiratsuka as Mitsuki Hoshikawa. For the first time in Pretty Series, the animation sequences were provided by OLM, the studio behind the Pokemon and Yo-Kai Watch anime series, while South Korea's Dongwoo A&E returned to cooperate for it.

Welcome back, Pretty Series! The world can't wait for the franchise's comeback show this April.

[banqanas]

Guide on where to find official EXILE TRIBE contents

This list focuses on sites/services that is managed by LDH, therefore does not include social media

Includes free and paid contents

Disclaimer: Focuses more on Jr EXILE groups contents as they're the ones I follow most.

I try to include pictures for most points, please click on them to see the details clearly

FREE

CL (LDH's own VOD site)

Type of content available:

live cast from groups & individual members

short live broadcast (<10 minutes) during concerts

original LDH show/programs (limited quantity)

is also one of the main platforms to interact with artists

✅ Not region blocked, targeted for JP & international fans

✅ Some shows have subtitles and are available in multiple languages (English, Chinese, Thailand, Korean)

✅ Types of shows varies and some dated before ~2017 (you can get to know the group from their formation until their current state)

2. Radio

Type of content available:

Early preview of new songs

Members responding to listener's requests & questions

Behind the scene stories

Some groups/members serve as DJ for various radio programs on different mediums. Some examples include:

GENERATIONS: CultureZ (Sano Reo DJ - broadcasted live on YouTube) THE RAMPAGE: WEEKEND THE RAMPAGE (Zin and RIKU DJ - BayFM) FANTASTICS: Fantastics Radio (all members - OsakaFM), Design Your Fantastic Future (Nakajima Sota DJ - FM802), Quartet (Jr Exile) EP (Sato Taiki DJ - Exile Tribe Mobile), SawaSota's carefree radio show (CL) BALLISTIK BOYZ: BALLISTIKRADIO (all members DJ, free to listen on website)

❌ Most of the radio shows hosted on Japan's radio FM are region blocked

✅ Weekly updates

✅ You get to listen to your oshi talking about mundane stuffs that doesn't fit on camera like their favourite McDonalds order or them complaining how noisy some members are during their train rides

3. TV shows

Type of content available:

Music TV show (e.g: Music Station, NHK Utacon)

Reality shows (e.g: Hirunandesu, Susteina)

drama series

Short segments in tv shows

Mainly for tribe members that are also active in acting or often goes on variety tv shows e.g: Katayose Ryota, Shirahama Alan, Sato Taiki, Yagi Yusei etc. Most JP tv shows are archived at TVer and can be watched for free

❌ Need to find TV streaming service + VPN

❌ Archives on TVer are only viewable for a week after the tv broadcast

✅ Contents that are not covered by CL

4. EXILE TRIBE MAGAZINE

LDH's own monthly magazine. Contents include:

Event reports

Interviews with artists

✅ Can see pictures from closed events that most international fans can't participate

❌ Some articles can only be accessed for FC members of respective groups

TL;DR: the are quite a lot of free contents however they are restricted behind region blocks and language barriers. You have to be updated with the group's news to catch them on tv/radio.

PAID

CL (premium account - monthly subscription)

Type of content available:

Includes aforementioned free content and more (e.g: PPV online broadcasts for concerts/events, live cast archives, CL anniversary stream)

Premium account members are also eligible for special benefits when buying CD/DVD from LDH official shops

Detailed information between free & premium account here

✅ Payment via app store available

2. EXILE TRIBE OFFICIAL FANCLUB (yearly subscription)

Type of contents available vary between each group's FC but general content each FC has includes:

monthly calendar wallpapers

exclusive images and videos that are not posted in mobile sites (after concert message, seasonal videos, video call-like videos etc)

reports from FC Events (online talk, fan meeting, bus trips, live shows etc etc) that is not covered by Exile Tribe Magazine

Messages for celebratory days (birthday, Valentines', White Day, anniversaries etc)

AR cameras

Chance to get members forgotten belongings (FANTASTICS only)

✅ Eligible to get FC only merchandise (which changes every year)

✅ Eligible for special benefits when buying CD/DVDs from LDH official shop

❌ Requires Japanese address and bank account

❌ Mainly used to get first dibs at concert tickets/fan events so unless you're planning on going to physical events, it's not that worth it.

3. EXILE MOBILE SITES (monthly subscription)

LDH's comprehensive blogging sites. Is considered Exile Tribe's/LDH main website where contents they covered is divided according to groups (refer to images above) and all of them covers:

latest news

backstage photos from concerts (rehearsals, off shots, events)

blog posts with photos/vlog updated by the artists themselves

original content (radio show, independent programs)

※ Members that are part of EXILE and other groups (e.g: Alan, Gun-chan, Mandy, SEKAI, Taiki, DEEP SQUAD) have separate blogs on EXILE mobile/LDH mobile and Tribe Mobile.

⚠️ Pictures that have the LDH/group logo on them are all pictures from their mobile sites. Please be careful of sharing them publicly (as they are widely known to be paid content)

✅ Main source of online content for Exile Tribe straight from the members themselves

✅ Updated daily (depending on member)

✅ Contents are more personal and in-depth compared to their SNS posts. I've translated some of them here and here

✅ Chance of fans directly interact with members (some would reply back to fans replies, also depending on member)

TL;DR: Paid sites are not region blocked as long as you can get through the payment site

Others (sites not managed by LDH but are official collaborations)

1.ABEMA TV - PAID (is not covered in the same category as free tv show because these are not available on regional JP tv channels:

Contents include but not limited to:

ABEMAxLDH: Concerts (PPV), documentary and fanmeets

Past and currently airing GENEkou TV episodes

Incomplete episodes of SHIBUEXILE (2020 - 2021)

2. Tribe Kingdom (puzzle mobile game) - FREE: I have made a separate post about the game here. While the in-game stories are fictional, some parts (voice lines, kitchen talk) include real facts about the artists themselves

Q&A:

How do you sign up/access sites that require JP address and phone number? A: I sign up to Tenso and use the address and number they provide. Most JP sites I've used accepts the address and phone number Tenso provides. None of the sites I've mentioned above require any sort of code to be sent to your Tenso phone number

How do you pay for the services that require JP bank accounts? A: I do not have any jp bank account and have only used my local (asean) bank account. I just pick a card and pray it's accepted by the payment site

Which site do you recommend the most for international fans? A: CL. Other than the fact that the contents are subbed, it is also the platform where you can openly post in other languages (not Japanese) whether in replies or live chats. I really encourage getting the Premium subscription to show LDH how international fans are supporting them.

What is the difference between Official Fan Club contents VS mobile sites? A: Mobile sites main contents are blog posts that are updated by members themselves so the contents mainly focus on individual members (good for people who are only fans of specific members of a group). Mobile site contents are also less formal (pictures/videos are not edited professionally). FC are mainly group-centered contents and the quantities are not as many as those that are posted in mobile sites. But no same contents are posted in both site. ※ Personal note: Mobile sites is worth your money more compared to FC

END. Thank for checking this out and feel free to hit me up if you have any questions regarding these services/sites as I've had a chance to use most of them

(e.g: I can answer questions such as how to sign up to site A, what kind of contents members A, B, C post in their blog or how regularly they post blogs, or which VPN do I use when using site A or B. Unfortunately I can't help with any question regarding payment)

Let's try to support our boys where we can :) 👍

[popopretty]

Hi may I know where do you watch bsd season 5? Is it on tokyo mx stream? If it is, can I get the link?

I actually watched it on TV cuz I live in Japan.

But you can try this Tokyo MX stream. I think it still works.

You can also download the Bilibili app and watch it there.

[magicalgirlagency]

Favorite YT channels?

🇧🇷 Arquivo Mortal Kombat (channel dedicated to everything related to the Mortal Kombat franchise, with random livestreams on a weekly basis);

Party Crashers (this almost feels like cheating, 'cause this channel consists of five different youtubers, lol);

Amaury Guichon (a.k.a.: The Chocolate Guy. Pretty self-explainatory);

Flowers & Ambience (relaxing media-themed playlists);

🇧🇷 Crash Bandicoot Brasil (a brazilian channel about Crash Bandicoot that has recently returned from a 3-year hiatus!);

Lythero (shitpost-flavored gameplays with stellar animated skits and guests!);

Planet Clue (previously known as KKClue. A channel about kidcore stuff, like niche games and toys);

Cooking With Fred (solid Binging With Babish replacement. Does shorts where he replicates meals from cartoons and anime);

🇧🇷 Vila do Chaves (collection of several videos with trivia about El Chavo del Ocho and other creations of Chespirito);

Friendly Space Ninja (pop culture-loving and aspiring artist who blabs about whatever's hot on the telly. Love to listen to him complaining about bad shows);

Momopurin (artist who draws cutesy stuff, including Magical Girls);

PricklyAlpaca (artist who does highly detailed designs and DIYs based on specific prompts);

NintendoComplete (despite the name, it showcases more than just Nintendo games. It has longplays and remixes of various video game tunes);

Kerchie (toy collector and designer, but a majority of her content is toy collecting/showcasing, mostly Polly Pocket toys, both old and new);

Lavi Alraune (vtuber, self-entitled Mandrake Maiden, who plays video games and heavily interacts with her viewers via chat);

Hanako's Kitchen (japanese housewife showing what kinds of meals she prepares for her family on a weekly basis);

Mani Land (korean kidcore channel that showcases toy reviews and resin DIYs);

Dreamy Dice (a beautiful collection of D&D dice sets done in resin);

🇧🇷 Tio Gordo (shitpost-y gameplays and lives, huge Crash Bandicoot fan);

Ara's Today (kawaii stationary vlogs and ASMR vids! 'Nuff said!);

CHARIBO ART (artist who does ASMR vids of their drawings, from line art to coloring);

GTV Japan (mini-doc videos about video games and other obscure japanese media in the style of a TV show!);

🇧🇷 Kraven the Raven (an alcoholic raven who talks about criminals, cultists, lowcows/horrorcows and other internet oddities, traumatizing himself in the process for the sake of entertainment. Oh, and he's also a lawyer);

Wholesome Games (collection of teasers and trailers of cute and cozy indie games);

MOTHER Forever (niche channel about the MOTHER/EarthBound series, plus occasional showcases of MOTHER-like indies);

Nananaji glo. (showcase of many gadgets, old and new, with an aesthetic feel);

Toasty Tok (cozy and cute TikTok compilations about mundane stuff);

🇧🇷 Nostal_Gi (channel about Lost Media and other nostalgic stuff);

Syam (heavily Obey Me-centric channel showcasing almost every Pop Quiz Event and Devilgram Story from both OG and Nightbringer apps);

GameBoy Mart (youtuber who does GameBoy console customs, with occasional giveaways);

Garfield Archive (channel dedicated to the archiving of classic Garfield stuff, with FULL EPISODES of Garfield & Friends and almost every Garfield Special!);

MILFGOD (drawing timelapses of cute older women, accompanied with soft-spoken personal stories);

GinjaNinjaOwO (art channel from the creator of PRISM);

Japanese Stuff Channel (channel about tasty treats and gachapon from Japan);

World of Longplays (a YouTube essential with buttloads of longplays of video games from almost every console, and it's still growing...!)

🇧🇷 Nunca Te Pedi Nada (channel about a little bit of everything, from vlogs to educational left-aligned things);

Miura Ayme (vtuber, cosplayer, band vocalist and seiyuu of Obey Me's Asmodeus);

Razor & Zenon (russian channel that does gameplays and walkthroughs of Sonic The Hedgehog hacks/ROMs);

🇧🇷 Raquel Nery (the life shares of a young autistic woman studying to become a medic. Very charismatic and cute!).

[rz-jocelyn]

[INFO] TVer: An Official Streaming Site

TVer is a free-to-watch official streaming site that offers archive streams for shows that are broadcast on television in Japan. While it doesn't offer streams of all the shows, it does offer streams for a good number of them.

Shows are usually made available on TVer right after their broadcast on television, and stay up on the site for about a week. During the time it is up, viewers can watch a show as many times as they like.

WHY USE TVER?

It is official, free-to-watch, and easily accessible online (with VPN). Shows are also available to watch at any time that is convenient to the user, which is an advantage for international fans who live in different time zones.

Speaking of the advantage for international fans, TVer also gives international fans the ability to contribute to the ratings of shows they like.

Viewership ratings of shows is one of the more important measurements of performances that has an impact on, not only the production staff, but also the actors and actresses in a show.

Previously, ratings were mostly taken from television broadcasts in Japan, but due to the shift in the viewing habits of the audience in recent years, official online streaming sites, like TVer, are now taken into consideration when it comes to ratings. As an example, in 2021, it was revealed that ratings on TVer is taken into account in the payment of actors and actresses as well as an indication of a show's audience reception and popularity. 

These ratings are especially important for smaller shows that do not get good ratings during their television broadcasts for various reasons, such as the time a show is aired, and allow them to compete with bigger shows that are more heavily advertised.

RATINGS ON TVER

Ratings on TVer can be measured in several ways.

1. Viewership Ranking

Viewership rankings are denoted by the word "ランキング" on TVer's main homepage. Shows are divided into various categories for these rankings: TV drama, variety, anime/hero, news/documentary, and overall ranking.

Rankings are updated daily, and measure the number of a times a show is watched every day.

2. Number of Likes

Likes are denoted by a button with a thumb on it. Every time a new episode of a show is made available, the Like counter restarts. To Like a show, just click on the Like button.

This rating is especially important for shows with guests appearances, like variety shows, and is used to measure how well-received individual episodes of the show are.

3. Subscription / Bookmarks

The number of subscribers and bookmarks a show has is indicated by the number beside the words "お気に入り数". This acts similarly to the Like button, except that it applies to the whole show instead of individual episodes.

Subscribing or bookmarking a show can be done by clicking the button that says  "❤ お気に入り登録". After clicking on the button, the words "❤ 登録済み" will appear. To see the shows that you have subscribed to or bookmarked, click on the word "マイページ" at the top of the page, and it will bring you to your page where all the shows you have subscribed to or bookmarked will be displayed.

This rating is used to measure the interest of viewers in a show.

HOW TO USE TVER

1. Switch your VPN on. Then, click on this link: HERE

NOTE: For anyone who is using TVer on their mobile phones, ensure that your VPN is switched on when downloading the app.

2. First time users might encounter a pop-up survey.

生年月: Fill in the year and month of your birth (ie: 199906)

性別 (Gender): The four options given (in order) are "male", "female", "other" and "don't want to answer"

郵便番号 (Postcode): Postcodes for different areas in Japan can be found online through Google.

After all the answers have been filled in, click the button that says "���答する".

NOTE: If the page does not reload after you have clicked on the "回答する" button, just refresh the page.

3. Look for the word "さがす", which is usually located at the top of the page. Clicking on it will bring you to the search page.

NOTE: If you have subscribed or bookmarked a show, click on the word "マイページ" at the top of the page.

4. In the blank under the words "番組タイトル・出演者で検索", fill in the title of the show you are searching for. Remember to use the Japanese title (ie. 仮面ライダーギーツ). Click enter, and it will bring you to a page which displays all the episodes that are currently available to watch on TVer.

5. Click on the episode you want to watch.

I hope that this is helpful for anyone who is interested in giving TVer a try, and if anyone has further questions on how to access the site, please feel free to contact me by dropping me a PM here on Tumblr or a DM over on Twitter @EvansLils.

[fizzingwizard]

Back in the US for the first time in five years

(Wowww apparently posting on tumblr got waaaayy stupider during the time I was offline bahahahaha. took forever just to put in a cut and start a new line!)

Left home at 2:30 on Friday Japan time, got to my mom's new place around 9 pm New York time. About 22 hrs traveling in total. Not the longest and I didn't have to stop in like O'hare or any place I hate. Lots of usual flight nonsense occurred on the way, but it was overall smooth. The worst was when I got to New York and it took 30 min to get my bag because it was the very last one to be unloaded -.-; Then I was supposed to meet a driver to take me to my mom's place, but that driver got held up and sent someone else, who changed the plan, but I didn't know till I got out of baggage claim. And the driver couldn't get inside because it was so busy, so I had to just wait outside looking for his license plate amid all the many, many cars in the night. He did find me and then lectured me because I didn't have a good method of communication. I was going to rely on wifi because I couldn't find a US sim card for my old phone, a plan which would have been fine had the driver come into the airport like was the original plan. Because he was outside I couldn't access wifi. So. Anyway I tipped him with an apology... I do know better ways to have a phone when you travel internationally, but the problem is my current phone is just too old. It works just fine in Japan but can't do apps and no one makes anything for it. So I need a new one, but I just didn't want to pay through the nose for it so I didn't rush it...

Whatever. I got to the house in the end.

My mom's condo with her partner is small but really nice. It's weird being somewhere totally new, but much less weird than I expected because they made it so comfortable.

My mom's partner is really chill and doesn't have issues talking about my dad

The town they're living in is like Star's Hollow minus all the TV show over-decorating. It's really nice. Everyone is old though x'D I've seen like two youngish people outside of store employees. I'm no great conversationalist to begin with, and talking to people 30-40 years older than me is even harder. All I can say is "I like your scarf." In a conversation about raffles that falsely claim to be associated with charities, I made what I thought was a reasonable comment comparing that with psychics who promise people they're in touch with their loved one and take their money. Of course, one lady nearby totally believes psychics are real and "has done years of research on it." I'm like ok I'm not saying psychic powers can't exist, I'm saying taking people's money while lying to them is bad... and then uhhh just moved on to complimenting her scarf.

They're nice people but it is funny, watching a large crowd of people have conversations over each other, no one really interested in what each other is saying but just happy to be talking while another person is near and talking too...? My mom wants to talk about a movie she watched, so she's talking about that, at the same time her partner is talking about the food, their friend can't hear either of them because it's so loud so she's talking about the drinks at the bar. There was really no coherence! But everyone is happy and having fun. I don't get it but I guess that's why I suck at small talk.

Also talked to my dad. He said hello and then shared all his medical updates, which apparently includes he's got some very slow-acting form of leukemia! Sooo that was a fun surprise! I got to cry on my first day back!

I am also sick. Started with a sore throat literally the day before I was supposed to leave and bit by bit got other symptoms. Fortunately it didn't fuck me up too much on the plane. Probably just a cold. Keep crossing my fingers I'll be over it soon.

but I'm overall happy. I will feel better when I'm no longer sick and jetlagged, but it's nice to see my mom. I don't like all these crowds, but I like the area and I think during the week I won't be getting shuffled all over the place so much. it's gonna go by fast so I gotta appreciate

[ayuvogue]

New TV live and TeamAyu app

Edit June 29: TeamAyu sent out an email updating international fans on the app’s status

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Today marks the launch of the TeamAyu app that will replace the existing web-based version of Ayumi Hamasaki’s official fan club. Unfortunately, the app is only available in the Japan App Store. While initially Japan-only, the most recent iteration of the fan club was open to global fans for the past 10 years, and app pre-registration asked if fans lived outside of Japan. Because of this, it is unclear at this time if the region-locking is permanent. I have written to support and will report back if I hear anything. The current web-based version is still available through June 30th.

While having seemingly thrown international fans into chaos, Ayu also announced she will be performing three songs from her back catalog on MUSIC FAIR July 8th! The diverse offering includes “SEASONS,” “SURREAL,” and “talkin’ 2 myself.” The next day, she will embark on her 47 prefecture 25th anniversary tour.

[blueberry-lemon]

God, do I miss the Wii?

For what it's worth, I don't think things from the past are inherently better than things from the present. And I also love the direction that Nintendo has taken the Switch in, and I think it was a wise and effective choice. That said...the Wii nostalgia is really starting to set in. Now that we're a sufficient distance away from the Wii, and Nintendo's current direction is significantly different, I think the pros and cons are starting to shine through. Mostly it was this video about ordering pizza on a defunct Japan-only food delivery channel that hit me hard with the feeling. The Wii was in that era where game companies were convinced that the future was making an "all-in-one" media device for the living room. We didn't know back in 2006 exactly how smartphones or smart TVs would become the ubiquitous all-in-one devices. So Nintendo designed the Wii to be a place to check the weather, check the news, share your Miis, vote on polls, and I guess maybe order dinner. There was no standard UX practices for how these things should be presented as apps back then, and Nintendo seemed adamant about crafting each of these experiences with their own charm and personality. It's also funny that I had thought that the Wii interface was personality-less and too "Apple" at the time, but looking back on it now, I miss that it at least had more of a visual identity. As people have already spilled a lot of ink about, the Switch UI, plus Zelda Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, Mario Tennis, etc. all share a somewhat unified "blank" modern aesthetic that seems mostly intent to avoid your notice. The Wii had big round buttons, and felt like a magical television set! That counts for something! That's not to say that these things were perfect or super useful. And obviously I wouldn't use my Switch to check the weather in 2023, even if I could. But still, it's a bummer to see the Switch's [probably well-advised] shift into being a pure gaming machine. From what I hear, even the lack of start-up music on the Switch was a necessary trade-off to get the load-times the be near-instant when docking, undocking, and turning the console on. I'm hoping that whatever Nintendo makes next tries to strike a balance. The Wii U/3DS era seemed like a smart compromise: largely gaming-focused devices that still allowed for charm, customization, cute presentation, social features with other players, and other unique gimmicks. Please just give me a little something to brighten my day.

[sarroora]

I posted 1,110 times in 2022

101 posts created (9%)

1,009 posts reblogged (91%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@sarroora

@spongebobssquarepants

@modmad

@its-ok-to-smile

@elegyofemptiness42

I tagged 907 of my posts in 2022

Only 18% of my posts had no tags

#queue up - 438 posts

#pokemon - 55 posts

#fave - 35 posts

#pokemon legends arceus - 30 posts

#duckverse - 29 posts

#rk800 connor - 24 posts

#dbh - 21 posts

#donald duck - 21 posts

#artists on tumblr - 18 posts

#ducktales - 16 posts

Longest Tag: 135 characters

#so i have to deal with the grief of my beloved’s passing and fork over half of what they own to some government officials coz they died

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

I hope yall watching the World Cup shenanigans on TikTok

Because it’s glorious.

Like it’s such a breath of CLEAN, FRESH air when you watch something through channels that aren’t completely defiled to hell and back by hypocritical and racist western media. 

Just simply, watching the people have the time of their lives, exploring a new culture, trying to speak each other’s languages, learning each other’s dances, etc. just fills me with so much hope and joy. 

I have to limit my use of the app so it doesn’t take over my life BUT THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE FUNNIEST AND LOVIELIEST THINGS I SAW:

JungKookie and the Kookies (BTS)

Foreigners discovering Arabian beauty up close? Like so many people are falling in love with the Qatari artist Fahad Al-Kubaisi

Saudian fan reactions going absolutely BONKERS, [2]

The #WhereIsMessiGuy. Some people find him annoying. Others find him hilarious. He keeps crashing news reports. You be the judge

Amazing mishmash of dances from different cultures after matches.

Fans trying to talk to each other and obviously not understanding anything the other is saying and resigning to signing is one of the funniest things I’ve seen this week

The guy casually telling his boss he won’t be in for work the next day on TV and the journalist losing it 

Saudians and Japanese sword/katana fighting each other in the street

The Saudian and Japanese wins spurred a million memes of pure hilarity. Oh, and everyone wants a Saudia / Japan final showdown. Anime Style!

The fact that middle eastern fans are tagging the Japanese team ‘The Grandchildren of Captain Tsubasa’ sent me

The Sassy Prince becoming an internet celebrity overnight. I feel bad about this one tho. I hope the kid’s ok and keeps his privacy. Chinese fans are literally drawing fanart of him

Men being super invested in the traditional Qatari garb and headgear is super cool. So many reels of foreigners learning how to wear it properly and walking around with it through the city

THE LATIN AMERICAN FANS ARE ABSOLUTE DARLINGS

SO ARE THE ASIAN FANS. 

AFRICAN, ASIAN and LATIN AMERICAN FANS ARE GETTING ALONG AMAZINGLY. SO GOOD TOGETHER IN SPITE OF THE LANGUAGE BARRIER!

THE BRAZILIANS ARE HAVING THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES. Oh, and they ‘kidnapped’ an Arabian reporter while celebrating. He was taken away on their shoulders, laughing his head off

Closeup of a player waving to his fans. Grown men becoming 5 again and waving back so joyfully <3

Roleplaying in the streets

The endearing videos of tourists walking around Doha at 2:00am, marveling at the safety and peace of the city. It’s true, Qatar is extremely safe even late at night

Egyptian memes living vicariously through Saudia coz we weren’t eligible this time

People taking videos of the public bathrooms and clean and LUXUROIUSLY DESIGNED they are. LISTEN THE BATHROOMS LOOKED LIKE A 7-STAR HOTEL BATHROOM WHAT

#IsraelLeftOnReadIRL tag. A lot of reports of people from various countries refusing to do interviews with Israeli news reporters just further proves that governments do not really mirror the true sentiment of the individual. Governments strive to maintain diplomatic relations, but I have so much respect for based individuals who don’t sell out on their personal morals

(I’m aware that because of how TikTok works geographically, a lotta people on the western side of the world may not be getting a lot of this stuff. If you’d like me to send some your way, just let me know and I can share through my TikTok.)

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#4

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#3

And here we see, in the latest episode of the trash series, ‘AI Art’ business models

And here’s the gorgeous original work he painstakingly created:

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#2

Someone at the gym today was playing a tune suspiciously similar to the Wii theme music as they worked out and I don’t know why they’d do something so controversial yet so hilariously fitting

1,284 notes - Posted January 18, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

So this is Italy and I couldn’t stop laughing - the best part was the comment section - us Mediterranean people relate SO MUCH it really be like that XD

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[sweetswesf]

I Found an Old Goals List...

...and it made me chuckle...

by each of the "Want to Be"s, I put who I knew was currently in that role...some names, I don't even recognize...How I feel today is in red...

Want to Be

Fundraiser

Owner of Microfinancing Philanthropist

Financial Infrastructure Engineer

Data Scientist

Product Director

Trader on Wall Street

Enterprise Saleswoman

App Owner/Business Owner/Entrepreneur/Mogul

Professor

Teacher

Author

Investment Banker

Fantasy

Actress

Dancer

DJ (Hannah Bronfman)

TV Host (Desus & Mero)

Tour Manager

Don’t Want to Be

Attorney

Real Estate Agent

Rapper

Singer

Scientist

Fitness Coach

Event Planner

Office Manager

Financial Advisor

Financial Analyst

5 Year Plan – 2017 - 2021 – 24 - 28 YO (6/13 complete)

Establish connections, gain industry experience (happened)

Complete my 1st Marathon – 2017 (happened)

Raise & Promotion @ L – 2017 (happened 2018)

Leave L – 2018 (happened 2022)

Visit Cuba - 2018 (didn't happen, lost my passport and fought w/my mom pretty badly over this one...)

Join Netflix w/ 6 figure salary – 2018 (hahahah)

Complete UC Berkeley data science program – 2018 (no longer a desire)

Make 1st trade on NYSE - 2018 (happened 2019)

Visit KT in Bangkok/Bhutan/Charles in Singapore – 2019

Visit Japan - 2020 (happened 2018)

Become Mid-level Finance Manager – 2021 (ahahhaah)

Earn CFA - 2021 (not a desire)

Visit Switzerland - 2021 (not a desire)

10 Year Plan – 2022 - 2026 – 29 - 33 YO

Visit Capetown - 2022 (2023...2022 is over this week, I don't think this finna happen...)

Return to work in NYC on Wall Street as Financial Infrastructure Manager – 2022 (no, but I did work in NYC in 2021...)

Finish the NYC Marathon - 2022 (don't care to anymore)

Learn basic conversational and reading in Japanese – 2022 (I tried in 2021...but other things were prioritized)

Visit Hong Kong - 2022 (with that air pollution & covid?? nahhh)

Harvard Business School funded by employer – 2023 (could happen...)

Visit Dubai/UAE/Mecca - 2023 (I don't care to go there anymore...human rights reasons...)

Work abroad in Italy, South Africa, Japan or London – 2024 (could happen...)

Visit Brazil – 2024

Visit Australia – 2025 

Visit Tahiti – 2026 

First child with natural birth – 2026 (yikes...unless my future husband has 8 figures, miss me with this one...)

Own NYC loft - 2026 (we shooting big here!...can happen...)

Get hired at T4 or T5 SWE position at my top choice company - 2023

Get a $180k+ base salary - 2023

Start dating a guy a like and who likes me - 2023

Move to a 1 bedroom in Manhattan or Brooklyn, New York - 2023

Master all the topics I want to before June 2023 - June 2023

Look like Tamara Prichett, Melanie Alcantara, Jade Cargill, or Massy Arias - 2024

Update my app to be on React - 2024

Mentor an intern engineer - 2024

Get a promotion - 2024

Staff engineer - 2025

Visit friends in Milan - 2023

15 Year Plan – 2027 - 2031 – 34 - 38 YO

Visit the Amazon – 2027 (don't really care to do this anymore)

Fundraise for my own app – 2027 (2028)

Go public with my company – 2031 (2037, MAYBE)

Get married to a really rich man (2026)

Move back in with grandparents to code for my app full time or live off of my really rich husband - 2027

35 Year Plan – 2032 – 2050 – 39 – 58 YO

Grow company

Tech Invest - 2040

Own home in NJ or NY - 2040

Retire – 2050 

40 Year Plan – 2051 – 2055 – 59 – 63 YO 

Become teacher in LA – 2051

41 Year Plan – 2056 - 2060 – 64 - 68 YO

Become USC Trustee

It could happen...I have to believe and work hard...

[mint-moon25]

Dear Korean Girls of Seoul,

Good Evening

My Ancestors also Koreans

More than 1 million years

Until 10th Century Gorea

All of them Fled so that

The - 'Age of Warriors'

Can begin - then they

Followed after - Went

2 Former Royal Philippine

Islands - Tokyo - Japan

Mt Fuji - Not yet Capital

Koreans - Great with yes

Savings - Knows how to

Warning never sign with

Capital One, N.A.

They steal your Bank card

Smartphone - Laptop you

Will loose - 1 month - 4ever

Harvard Law - their - Bank

Programmers - 4 - Arrest

Theft of Direct Deposits

Especially - SSI Disabled

So Slow - Created 2 Kill

Disabled - Survivors and

Veterans SS Employees

Work - Above - Doesn't

So 2 make as - Miserable

Well - Miami Beach - 45m

Water - 68 degrees

Bus Ride - Hispanics Blks

Toilet - Cleaners as Buses

Fill up with them

Hard 2 Leave with Luggage

USA Films - Stupids take

Taxis - 2 and Fro - Airports

Blk Male - Bus Drivers

Secure - this

Future - Democratic Party

New - Double Decker Bus

Called - Luggage - Buses

Religious - Entry

App Tongues - $500 Billion

Sing Tongues - Same Tax

Paid - Introducing - World

Democratic Party - USA

HDG - Luggage - Buses

Travelers

Remote Work

Computer Workers

Moving - Days

Travel - Work

Journalists

Writers - Photographers

Democratic - Party

HDG - Luggage Buses

Free - Free - All - Ages

App - Register your ID

Scan - your - Luggage

Register - 2nd - Finger

Waiting Areas - Closed

Air Conditioned - Nice

Long Areas Free Buffets

Smart TVs - In Earplugs

Free - Bracelets - Scan

TV - you want - 2 hear

Fingerprint - Easy - to

Remove - Sticks - for

Your Luggage

Register - Stops

Your Luggage - moves

In the sides - of - Buses

Opens - 2 - get luggage

Each Floor - Male Girls

Toilets - Tokyo - Auto

Cleaning - Toilets

Apps - Shows you inside

Each Double Deck - Bus

Reserve Seats - will - say

Reserved - No one stands

Aisle - Free

2 Attendants like Flight

Attendants - Concealed

Carry - Never - Coed

2 per Floor

Order your Food

When there - excellent

Seat Belt - Moves with

You as you eat - drink

Flaming Steaks

Ice Cream doesn't melt

Huge New York - Pizzas

Change - Destinations

Each Front 2 TVs

GPS - Where you're going

Other - Free - Film - TV

Shows - Free - in ear plugs

Need attendant - you speak

By phone - Soundproof per

Seats - when they are with

Others - 24/7 - Customer

Service - Answers

US - World - Never cares

About - Poor - But we do

Our - 24/7 - waiting sells

Luggage also - Cheapest

World's Best

So - Korean Girls,

Showerhead - attaching to

Wall - My Hair - and - body

Other Parts - my blk gown

To change clothes - using

That 2 cloth scrub breasts

Below waist - Restrooms 2

Shave - everywhere

Smell comes from hair

Come darkness I can do

My Hair Bleach - Shower

Arms - hands - Feet each

Day - Scrub my Feet then

Pouring water in - Planters

Got - $1 - from - Sarge

4 yrs - US Army

Dollar Tree - 4 Gal - Trash

$1.25 - Tax - $0.09

Done

Going 2 and from Warning

Bus 9 - 9A - Little Haiti

Aventura Mall Terminal

Dangerous - Live Robbery

By Blk Women Whites and

White Hispanic - Women

Brakes Bones - Robs and

Rapes - Live - Disabled

Women - Terrible Miami

So add 45 min - Beach

Demented Life - Florida

Future - Double Deckers

Only - Miami Beach

Only - Dolphin Mall

Only - Aventura Mall

24/7 - Free - Double Deck

Above inside - Wait places

Free - Buffets

All - Holidays - Open - USA

[govindhtech]

Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass makes Messi’s MLS Cup Playoffs

You can watch Lionel Messi’s historic MLS Cup Playoffs debut for free with Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass. This Friday marks the start of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs’ first round on TikTok, MLS Season Pass, apple.com, and Apple App Store locations worldwide.

This Friday, October 25, Lionel Messi makes his historic MLS Cup Playoffs debut. Free primetime playoffs on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.

Last season, Messi joined Inter Miami CF and helped the team win the Supporters’ Shield and set a single-season points record earlier this month. The aspires to earn a record 47th trophy to add to his outstanding career.

Live streaming choices are available on Apple TV, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and tv.apple.com. They may check in on Apple TV to watch the full match.

Top-ranked teams are also competing for the 29th MLS Cup, including the Columbus Crew, the reigning MLS Cup and Leagues Cup champions, Los Angeles FC, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup winners, and others. Fans can only watch every playoff game without blackouts on Apple TV with MLS Season Pass, which ends on December 7 with the MLS Cup final.

To commemorate an incredible season and Messi’s first-ever appearance in the MLS Cup Playoffs, it providing Friday’s match to fans worldwide on MLS Season Pass at no cost, declared senior vice president of services at Apple. It is thrilled that viewers have so many different ways to watch this historic moment.

The collaboration with Apple has introduced MLS to audiences around the world in creative ways, and providing this first playoff game between Inter Miami and Atlanta United for free is Another example of the fan engagement. “The United States is thrilled to kick things off on Apple TV with this matchup of two great clubs featuring some of the sport’s biggest stars because the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will be heated throughout.”

The lead analyst for MLS Season Pass, “the history books could be rewritten with the MLS Cup Playoffs, when you consider Inter Miami winning the Supporters’ Shield, breaking the record for most points in a season, and ultimately vying for the MLS Cup.” Since Messi is becoming more and more of the best of all time with each championship he wins, the focus surrounding the playoffs will be unlike anything its’ve ever seen. The greatest thing is that everyone is trying to remove him from his position. Seeing it all come to life will be entertaining.

It approaching the most beautiful time of the season after 38 matchdays of incredible regular-season soccer, the Spanish-language play-by-play commentator for MLS Season Pass. Success will rely on Leo Messi’s skills, the world’s finest player, as well as their capacity to continue playing with the same level of consistency they have shown during the regular season.

Additional Viewing Options

The game will be streamed live on apple.com and in Apple Store locations worldwide, including Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City, Apple Union Square in San Francisco, and Apple The Grove in Los Angeles, in addition to being broadcast for free on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Apple Store locations can also be found in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Korea, and Mexico.

A unique “Player Spotlight: Messi” presentation of Friday’s game, in which the camera will be focused on Messi as he lights up the field, is available to TikTok fans. Starting five minutes before to kickoff, the feed will be simulcast on the @InterMiamiCF TikTok profile and streamed live on the @MLS TikTok profile. The complete live soccer match will be aired by TikTok with a single-player emphasis for the first time. Fans who want to watch the event live may sign up on TikTok.

All DIRECTV residential satellite subscribers on channel 622 and all DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS customers on channel 9475 will get the match for free.

Round One Best-of-3 Series: Game One Schedule

Friday, October 25 Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United FC 8:30 p.m. EDT

Saturday, October 26 LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids 11 p.m. EDT

Sunday, October 27 Orlando City SC vs. Charlotte FC 7:30 p.m. EDT

LAFC vs. TBD (winner of today’s Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers wild card match) 9:45 p.m. EDT

Monday, October 28 FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC 6:45 p.m. EDT

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC 9 p.m. EDT

Tuesday, October 29 Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls 6:45 p.m. EDT

Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC 9 p.m. EDT

How to Use Apple TV to Watch MLS Season Pass

Every playoff game, including the Audi-sponsored MLS Cup final, will be televised on MLS Season Pass. MLS Season Pass may be accessed online at tv.apple.com and via the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles. The Apple TV app on Apple Vision Pro allows fans to access MLS Season Pass. This allows them to watch games with other applications in their physical area, as well as in an environment that makes the screen seem 100 feet wide and in spatial audio for an even more immersive watching experience.

MLS Season Pass Cost

For the rest of the season, MLS Season Pass is available to fans in over 100 countries and territories for $9.99. For the rest of the 2024 season, current Apple TV+ customers may join up for a complimentary MLS Season Pass membership.

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[cergisoft]

10 Best Apps to Watch Anime in Your Smartphones for Free in 2024

Anime has become a global phenomenon, and fans everywhere are constantly searching for the best platforms to stream their favorite shows. Thankfully, there are several apps available that let you watch anime for free on your smartphone, whether you’re using an Android or iOS device. In this article, we'll explore the 10 Best Apps to Watch Anime in Your Smartphones for Free in 2024 and how these platforms provide access to a vast library of anime series.

1. Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is one of the most popular anime streaming services, offering a wide selection of anime series and movies. The app provides both free and premium options, with the free version supported by ads. For those who want an uninterrupted experience, the premium version allows for ad-free streaming best app to watch anime and access to simulcast episodes shortly after they air in Japan.

Features:

Extensive anime library

Free ad-supported streaming

Option to upgrade for ad-free viewing

2. Funimation

Funimation is another major player in the anime streaming world, especially for fans of dubbed anime. Their free version allows you to stream a wide variety of shows with ads, while the premium version provides ad-free access and exclusive content.

Features:

Extensive dubbed anime collection

Free ad-supported option

Simulcast episodes for premium users

3. AnimeLab

AnimeLab is popular among anime fans, offering both subbed and dubbed anime. It’s available in select regions like Australia and New Zealand, providing free and premium viewing options.

Features:

Subbed and dubbed anime

Free streaming with ads

Available in select regions

4. Tubi TV

Tubi TV offers a completely free streaming service with an impressive collection of anime titles. While it doesn’t require a subscription, ads are integrated into the viewing experience.

Features:

100% free streaming

Good selection of anime

No subscription required

5. VRV

VRV bundles multiple streaming services, including Crunchyroll and HIDIVE, making it a great app for anime lovers. You can watch anime for free with ads or subscribe to access premium content across various channels.

Features:

Access to multiple streaming services

Free ad-supported content

Option for premium upgrades

6. Pluto TV

Pluto TV provides free streaming for various content categories, including anime. You can tune in to live channels or select from an on-demand library, all for free.

Features:

Free streaming with no subscription required

Live anime channels

On-demand anime content

7. RetroCrush

RetroCrush is a must-have for classic anime lovers. The app features a large collection of old-school anime, and it’s free to watch with ads.

Features:

Focus on classic anime titles

Free streaming with ads

Available on multiple platforms

8. HIDIVE

HIDIVE offers a curated collection of anime, including many exclusives. While most of the content is behind a paywall, they do offer a free trial and some free episodes.

Features:

Unique anime titles

Free trial available

High-quality streaming

9. YouTube

Surprisingly, YouTube hosts many official anime channels that offer free episodes and full seasons of anime. While ads are present, it’s a great platform for legally streaming anime.

Features:

Free access to official anime channels

Wide variety of anime content

Ads present during streaming

10. 9Anime

9Anime is a fan-favorite for its massive collection of free-to-watch anime. While it doesn’t have an official app, the mobile-optimized site allows you to stream shows easily on your smartphone.

Features:

Huge library of anime titles

Free streaming with no subscription

No official app, but mobile-optimized site

What is an Anime Streaming App?

An anime streaming app is a mobile application designed to provide access to anime series and movies. These apps host a variety of anime content, ranging from the latest simulcasts to classic series, and offer different streaming options, such as free, ad-supported, or premium subscriptions. Anime streaming apps are often available on both Android and iOS platforms, making them highly accessible for fans across the globe.

FAQs

1. Is it legal to watch anime on free apps?

Yes, many apps such as Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Tubi TV provide legal ways to watch anime for free. However, be cautious with some platforms like 9Anime, which may host unofficial or pirated content.

2. Are free anime apps safe?

Reputable apps like Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Tubi TV are safe to use. Always download apps from official app stores (Google Play or App Store) to avoid malware.

3. Do free anime apps have ads?

Yes, most free anime apps are ad-supported. To remove ads, you can usually upgrade to a premium subscription.

4. Can I watch anime offline on these apps?

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Last Kiss ~ K. Bakugo

Author’s Note: Why, hello there you beautiful people of Tumblr! Ya girl Colie has been in a song fic kinda mood lately. I have no idea if this one or the one I started before it will be out first; but I guess we’ll find out. I’ve been in a Taylor Swift mood lately and I have no idea why, and I have a playlist on my Spotify of all the songs I know from Speak Now TV and Midnights (I named it Midnights Now 🤭). I had it on shuffle while making dinner last night. When this one came on I was REALLY listening to the lyrics and was like: hmmm this could be a good song fic idea. And of course the first character that came to mind was the one and only Katsuki Bakugo. He’s my favorite if you can’t already tell 😂

cw: angst, major swearing, a shit ton of emotions, grief over a relationship, no happy ending, took the song a different way for this. if you cry easily … good luck

My Cover of the Song

I still remember the look on your face

Lit through the darkness at 1:58

Laying on the couch and waiting for Katsuki to walk through the door after a long night of patrol was something she did often. He told her not to, for she needed her sleep. She stayed stubborn and never did. How could she sleep when she never knew if he’d make it home?

Looking at the clock, she sighs as she watches it change to 1:57 in the morning.

As she gets comfortable on the couch, she unlocks her phone to get lost in the void of TikTok to pass the time. She opens the app to immediately see an edit of her and the Pro Hero she has as her boyfriend and smiles. Just as she double taps the video, the beep of the finger print lock goes off; signaling Katsuki’s return.

The door opens, lighting up the dark living room; just as the clock hits 1:58 in the morning, he looks at his girlfriend and smiles contently.

The words that you whispered for just us to know

You told me you loved me

Pulling her into his arms, he nuzzles his nose in her hair, taking in the scent of her shampoo. “Just between you and I,” —he whispers— “I fucking love your shampoo.” She giggles, looking up at him with eyes full of admiration. “I love you, [Y/n]. So much.” He kisses her softly.

~~~

I do recall now, the smell of the rain

Fresh on the pavement, I ran off the plane

During a certain mission, Katsuki’s life and loved ones lives were in severe danger. In order to keep them safe from the villain threatening them, he sent them out of the country.

Once the villain was captured and put away in Tartarus, his parents and girlfriend were able to return to Japan.

Without grabbing her luggage—or anything—[Y/n] runs off the plane as soon as the door is open and the stairs are down, despite everyone yelling at her not to because of the rain.

She runs into Katsuki’s arms, hugging him so tight she would’ve strangled him if he didn’t have all those muscles.

That July ninth, the beat of your heart

It jumps through your shirt, I can still feel your arms

He wraps his arms around her waist, burrowing his face in her neck and taking in the scent of her shampoo that he loves so much.

“Don’t ever send me away with no contact again!” She cries into his chest, feeling his heart beating rapidly.

He pulls away, placing his hands on her cheeks, caressing her face and wiping her tears away with his thumbs. He nods, kissing her lips. He pulls her back into his chest.

But now I’ll go

Sit on the floor wearing your clothes

Sitting on her bathroom floor, [Y/n] pulls her knees to her chest. Wearing the first ever Dynamight Agency hoodie, she sobbed into her knees.

“[Y/n]?” Her best friend, Riku, knocks on the door softly. “I know you’re in there.”

[Y/n] just sits still, questioning the last five years of her life.

All that I know

Is I don’t know

“How could he just throw those five years away like that?” She questions.

“[Y/n], let me in.” Riku says through the door. [Y/n] obliges and sits up on her knees to unlock the doorknob before returning to her previous position.

Riku sighs as he enters the bathroom and sees [Y/n] in that state. He closes the bathroom door behind him and sits down next to her, pulling her into his side.

“What did I do?” She looks at him with tear stains on her face.

“You didn’t do anything, babes. He’s just an asshole,” Riku tries to reassure her.

How to be something

You miss

Pro Hero Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight Seen with Mystery Girl

The words on the screen of her iPhone bring tears to her eyes.

The article showed up as a post on her Instagram discovery page. His hero name in bold, all capitalized letters drew her attention to the post, resulting in her clicking on it.

Her finger swipes to the next slide before she can think about it. An imagine of Katsuki with said ‘mystery girl’ attached.

They’re exiting a club; her black hair covers her face. The long, acrylic nails helping hold it in place.

Katsuki’s squinting, his hand caught in the motion of covering his face from the bright lights of the paparazzi cameras.

Their fingers are intertwined as they walk. “It’s only been three months…” she hiccups, her tears falling free.

~~~

I do remember

The swing of your step

Hand in hand, [Y/n] and Katsuki enter the class reunion. Katsuki walking in with a confident swing in his step; his girl at his side.

“Hey, Kacchan! You actually made it!” Midoriya exclaims excitedly. “Hi, [y/l/n], it’s nice to see you again!”

“You too, Midoriya!” She smiles in return.

The life of the party

You’re showing off again

Katsuki always got more outgoing when he drank, and the ten year Class A reunion is no different.

“Whooo!” He exclaims after shotgunning a beer—his third shotgun.

“Katsuki, I think you’ve had enough.” [Y/n] places her hand on his arm, softly.

And I’d roll my eyes

And then you’d pull me in

“I’m having fun, babe.” He takes her hand off his arm and places it on his chest. “Feel how fast it’s beating?”

“That’s the alcohol and adrenaline,” she replies, smiling.

“Nah. It’s beating faster now that you’re here.” She rolls her eyes at the cliché comment, him pulling her into his chest. “Let’s dance.”

I’m not much for dancing

But for you, I did

She places her head on his chest, their fingers intertwined in the air as they moved slowly to their own beat. He holds the hand he had placed on his chest earlier, in that spot as they sway.

Because I love your handshake

Meeting my father

“It’s very nice to meet you, Mr. [y/l/n].” Katsuki nods as he shakes her father’s hand.

I love how you walk with

Your hands in your pockets

Admiring him from afar, [Y/n] giggles to herself. “Bitch, you better not be giggling over that hero course boy.” Riku remarks, not even looking over at her.

“He walks funny,” she smiles, staring at him with her chin in her hand; her eyes heart shaped. “But I love it.”

How you’d kiss me when I was

In the middle of saying something

“Liking you from afar in high school was difficult. You know, since I’m quirkless and was in general studies. Riku always—” he places a quick kiss on her lips, her face caressed in his large, calloused hands, shutting her up.

“[Y/n], I love you. Please stop repeating that story.” He questions, still holding her face.

It’s not a day I don’t miss

Those rude interruptions

Watching back candid videos Mina had caught of her and Katsuki, wasn’t as fun anymore—now that she was watching them alone. “[Y/n] [Y/l/n]! You better not be watching those videos again!” Riku exclaims, entering the room.

“I miss him and his rude interruptions.”

~~~

So I’ll watch your life in pictures

Scrolling through Katsuki’s Instagram, she keeps herself updated on his life. It may sound creepy, but it’s how she keeps going—knowing he’s happy.

Like I used to watch you sleep

Pushing a stray piece of hair out of his face, she watches him. Tiny, soft snores exit his slightly parted lips as he dreams.

And I feel you forget me

As life goes on, she notices he’s deleted everything of her off his socials, showing him wanting to—and actually—forgetting her.

It pains her.

Like I used to feel you breathe

“It’s OK,” he reassures her. “It was just a dream, sweets.” He runs his fingers through her hair. “Just feel me breathe.”

And I’ll keep up with our old friends

Just to ask them how you are

“It’s nice hanging out with you, [Y/n]!” Mina exclaims.

“It’s been forever since we last saw you!” Ochaco adds.

“Girl, it’s only been two months.” [Y/n] chuckles in return.

“I know, but we don’t get to see you much after you and Bakugo broke up.” Mina informs, sucking her teeth afterward. It may have been a year, but the wound is still fresh to [Y/n].

“Speaking of which how is he?” [Y/n] sips her latte from its straw as if the question isn’t odd.

I hope it’s nice where you are…

~~~

I never imagined we’d end

Like… this

“You’re not listening to me!” She screams at him, throwing her arms up in the air.

“Maybe I’m just fucking sick of listening to you!” He turns around abruptly, his hands being thrown around as he screams. “All you do is talk about the future and I’m sick of it!”

“We’ve been together for nearly six years, Katsuki!” She retorts. “I’m so sorry I’m looking forward to—”

“Well maybe six years is enough!” He cuts her off, his words shocking her.

“Kats…”

“Pack your shit and get out.” He gestures his hand as he grabs his shoes and keys.

“I’m going to Eijiro’s. I want you gone by the end of the week.” The door slams closed behind him.

Your name…

Forever the name on my lips

“She has a visitor,” the nurse says from behind Riku, who turns around to see who her visitor is.

“What the fuck are you—”

“Katsuki?” [Y/n] questions from the bed. “You’re here?” Tears immediately brim in her eyes.

He quickly makes his way over to her bedside. “Yeah, I’m here.” He kneels down, his hand on her forehead.

“But you hate me.” She mumbles, her bottom lip quivering.

“No,” he shakes his head, his eyes red with tears he shed on the way to the hospital. When he got the call about her being hit by a deadly quirk, he immediately made his way to the hospital.

He was surprised she still had him listed as her emergency contact.

“I don’t hate you, [Y/n].” He takes her hand in his, placing her knuckles to his lips. “I could never hate you.”

“But you left me,” she coughs violently after that, a bit of blood coming up, causing her to choke.

Katsuki’s quick to sit her up, grabbing the bed pan from the side table and putting it under her chin.

“Can we not talk about that?” He questions, sitting down on the edge of the bed. “We’ll talk about that when you’re better.”

“Did they not tell you?” She looks at him, confused. He shakes his head, his brows knitted together. “I’m not going to get better. They’re helping me get comfortable.”

He shakes his head at that news. “Katsuki, I’m dying.”

“No, you can’t die! I can’t lose you again!” He cries, pulling at the ends of his hair. He begins rambling, much like Izuku does.

[Y/n] smiles softly, watching him pace the room in thought; trying to figure out a way to help her. “Kats…” she mumbles.

“Eri!” He exclaims as if a lightbulb just went off. “I can call Deku, get Eri to reverse the effect—” when he turns around to face her, she looks asleep. Weaker than before.

“Katsuki, it’s no use. Just hold me.” She questions softly. “Please.”

He nods, walking over to her and sitting next to her, pulling her frail frame into his side. “Katsuki,” she mumbles.

“Yes?” The words came out of his mouth like a secret not supposed to be told.

“I love you.” She whispers, the only level of tone she can.

“I love you, too, [y/n].” His eyes water, tears threatening to spill.

No way the first time he gets to hold her in two years is on her death bed.

“Kiss me?”

He gently takes her chin in his hand, placing his lips on hers. They sit there for a couple seconds, the heart monitor going flat.

He pulls away, placing his lips to her forehead and sobbing.

Just like our last…

~~~~~~