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Jujutsu Kaisen’s Nanami Voice Actor Kenjiro Tsuda Takes TikTok to Court Over Videos Allegedly Using an AI Clone of His Distinctive Voice
Kenjiro Tsuda, the Japanese voice actor known for characters including Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen and Seto Kaiba in Yu-Gi-Oh!, is taking legal action against TikTok over videos allegedly using an AI-generated imitation of his distinctive voice. The case is attracting international attention as performers increasingly face concerns over artificial intelligence reproducing their voices without permission. A verdict from the Tokyo District Court is expected on September 30. Tsuda Claims TikTok Videos Used His Voice Without Permission The lawsuit centers…
The Blood of Dawnwalker’s $40M Budget Reignites the AAA vs. AA Debate Over How Much Big RPGs Really Need to Cost
The Blood of Dawnwalker has become an unexpected example in the growing debate over how much money modern AAA games actually need. According to a September 18, 2026 Bloomberg report, Rebel Wolves developed its open-world dark-fantasy RPG with a budget of approximately $40 million, a figure that places the project closer to the AA category than the hundreds-of-millions-dollar budgets associated with some major AAA releases. The figure is particularly notable because The Blood of Dawnwalker is an ambitious action RPG…
The Blood of Dawnwalker Director Says They Considered Adding Fixed-Timetable Events But Avoided Because Players Could Miss Them Without Knowing
The Blood of Dawnwalker’s time mechanic was originally much harsher than what players experienced at launch. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirmed that Rebel Wolves deliberately loosened the system before release after concerns from players made the team worry that a strict countdown could become more frustrating than engaging. In an interview with Eurogamer, Tomaszkiewicz confirmed that the original version required players to make considerably more careful decisions. “We had at first a more restricted time where it was harder to…
“It’s Not a Shooter”: Blood of Dawnwalker Director Says 120 FPS Isn’t Necessary, But Promises More Performance Improvements
The Blood of Dawnwalker director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz has addressed player concerns about the game’s PC performance, saying that while 120 FPS is not essential for the single-player RPG, Rebel Wolves will continue working on optimization. Speaking to Eurogamer, Tomaszkiewicz explained that the studio is monitoring reports from players across different PC configurations and working on further improvements. He acknowledged that some players are unhappy when the game runs at 70 or 90 FPS instead of reaching 120 FPS, but argued…
Media Partners Asia CEO Says Anime’s Next Growth Will Come From Streaming, Theatrical Events and Games as Jujutsu Kaisen Pushes MAPPA to No. 1
Anime’s next major growth phase could extend well beyond traditional streaming, according to Media Partners Asia CEO Vivek Couto. His comments come as Jujutsu Kaisen emerges as one of the biggest drivers of anime viewing in Asia, helping MAPPA rise to the top of the regional studio rankings. According to MPA’s The Anime Economy report, Jujutsu Kaisen ranked as the most-watched anime in seven of the eight Asian markets tracked during the first half of 2026. The franchise’s performance helped…
Jujutsu Kaisen Ranked No. 1 Anime in 7 of 8 Asian Markets, Helping MAPPA Reach 17.3% Viewing Share
Jujutsu Kaisen has emerged as one of the biggest forces in Asian anime streaming, ranking as the No. 1 anime in seven of eight markets tracked by Media Partners Asia (MPA) during the first half of 2026. The performance also helped MAPPA dramatically increase its share of regional anime viewing hours, rising from 6.1% in the second half of 2025 to 17.3% in the first half of 2026. The figures come from MPA’s The Anime Economy report, which analyzed viewing…