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Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally demanded the U.S. government stop using characters from Mario, Pokémon, and Naruto in official social media posts without permission. The requests, made at least twice in June 2025 through diplomatic channels, cite copyright concerns and potential brand damage from pro-war content. Japanese fans have amplified the pressure through a petition that reached the Cabinet Office and drew international media attention.
Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton have launched a worldwide casting search for the live-action Naruto movie, focusing on finding actors for Team 7's Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. The move marks an exciting step towards bringing the beloved manga franchise to the big screen. Creator Masashi Kishimoto expressed his enthusiasm for the project, eager to see his characters come to life.
The Secretlab Memorial Day Sale offers significant discounts on its iconic gaming chairs, including the Titan Evo series with themed editions from popular franchises like Warhammer, Genshin Impact, and Star Wars. Save up to $129 off on select models, with additional tiered savings available. The sale also includes the highly-regarded Titan Evo Nanogen and Magnus desks.
Spring savings drop Titan Evo chairs to $529 and stack extra coupon deals. Even the Nanogen gets a rare cut.
