Female Draco Malfoy has become X's latest Harry Potter obsession. The “Malfoid” trend exploded in late September, with fan art posts racking up tens of thousands of likes and reposts.
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@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialFemale Draco Malfoy has become X's latest Harry Potter obsession. The “Malfoid” trend exploded in late September, with fan art posts racking up tens of thousands of likes and reposts.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialA Japanese survey found 31.9% of oshi-katsu fans feel it has become a burden. Money was the top issue (71.3%), followed by information overload and event fatigue. Yet other research links having an oshi with higher reported happiness.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialThe first promotional video for Biblia Koshodō no Jiken Techō is here! The mystery anime follows Shioriko and Daisuke as they investigate cases tied to old books. Premieres April 2027.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialNew trailer for Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe! Mamoru Oshii directs the new two-part mecha film, with Part 1 hitting Japanese theaters November 20, 2026.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialHBO Max and Paramount+ are planned to become one streaming service following Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined platform would unite 200M+ DTC subscribers, but its name, pricing and launch date remain unannounced.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialAdo’s second fan-requested cover album arrives Dec. 23! Confirmed tracks include Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” which she performed at Summer Sonic, plus Vocaloid and J-Pop covers. More songs will be revealed later.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialTom Cruise confirms Maverick will return in Top Gun 3! He also teased fighter jets and “cool music,” but that's all he's willing to reveal for now. The sequel is currently dated for July 12, 2027.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialSome Micro Center RTX 5090 buyers are being asked to sign a declaration requiring ID, intended use and installation location.
It states “NO EXPORT — NO EXCEPTIONS,” banning export, resale or transfer for export.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialVTuber Yunmi checked her analytics and discovered 98% of her audience is male, with women at just 1.6%. “What should I do with this?” she wondered. Yano Research says men outnumber women among VTuber fans across most age groups.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialSkydance has revealed its new logo ahead of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. The combined company is expected to officially become Skydance on October 6, while Paramount and Warner Bros. remain distinct brands.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialSylvester Stallone is talking with Amazon about recutting Rocky V. He wants three weeks to rework the 1990 film, including restoring more of Bill Conti’s music. Stallone says he’s “100%” sure he can improve it.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialVTuber Amane Uruha sparked debate after saying 19 viewers felt low and that her conversation deserved ~300. Some saw it as dismissive; others noted 19 concurrent viewers is notable for an independent VTuber who debuted Sept. 18.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialFrieren has gone a full year without a new manga chapter. Chapter 147 released Oct. 14, 2025, before the hiatus began due to the creators’ health. Chapter 148 still has no return date as of October 2026.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialGekkakoku Koiiden releases a character PV for Ji Ying (Shiei), voiced by Shoya Chiba! He serves as Crown Prince Keiun’s attendant.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialNew main trailer for My Happy Marriage’s special!
The three-episode special premieres October 25, with Miyo and Kiyoka preparing for their wedding. Kinema Citrus returns for animation production.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialNew trailer for Demons’ Crest!
Reki Kawahara’s new anime follows Yuma as a full-dive VRMMO begins merging with reality.
The series premieres November 6 on Prime Video, with Episodes 1 & 2 launching on day one.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialGen Urobuchi says his usual habit is killing characters, but Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising toned down the cruelty of his original ending. The final version was adjusted to offer more of a “sense of salvation.”
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialTakashi Yamazaki’s first English-language film, Grandgear, hits theaters January 14, 2028! CinemaCon footage showed giant robots battling in a city, with a massive mech facing a kaiju.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialCrunchyroll is expanding in Mexico City!
The anime platform has opened an office and is hiring engineers, including Android developers and a Senior Engineer for Insights & Reliability Engineering.
@geekrealmhub.bsky.socialCourt documents from the Microsoft-Activision case reveal Sony paid third-party developers to “skip Xbox,” either blocking or delaying releases. Final Fantasy XVI was cited, while Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo were also discussed.
