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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anime that predicted the future – From AI to global pandemics
Credits: Ranker In recent years fans have noticed uncanny parallels between sci‑fi anime and real life. Some anime seem to have predicted today's news – from neural implants and smart cities to viral outbreaks. For example, the classic Akira (1988) showed Neo-Tokyo hosting the 2020 Olympics, a detail echoed when Tokyo actually held the Games (albeit delayed by COVID‑19). Likewise, popular shows like Ghost in the Shell and Psycho-Pass envisioned future tech that now has real‑world counterparts. We look at key anime predictions – both famous and obscure – that mirror modern advances in AI, virtual reality, and even global pandemics. Cybernetic minds and AI futures Anime often envisions humans merging with technology. In Ghost in the Shell (1995), Major Kusanagi is a cyborg whose cybernetic brain can be hacked. That idea of a 'brain chip' is no longer pure fantasy. In January 2024, Elon Musk's Neuralink confirmed the first successful human implant of a brain‑computer interface. The device lets a paralyzed patient move a cursor just by thinking, eerily similar to sci‑fi. Ghost in the Shell even warned of the dangers: Kusanagi's upgrades make her vulnerable to hackers, a cautionary parallel to today's cybersecurity concerns in neural tech. Another prophetic anime is Psycho-Pass (2013), which imagines a dystopia where all citizens get a 'Crime Coefficient' score based on brain scans. People flagged as high-risk can be hunted by police before they commit any crime. This premise has real echoes: researchers at the University of Chicago built an AI model that predicts crimes a week in advance with about 90% accuracy using public data. In other words, predictive policing – once a dark fantasy – is already being tested. These examples show how anime foresaw the rise of powerful algorithms and surveillance tech long before they appeared in the news. Virtual worlds and dreams Virtual reality and the internet are other themes anime got right. The cult classic Serial Experiments Lain (1998) centers on 'the Wired' – a vast virtual world linked to everyone's minds. It portrayed teenagers so engrossed online that the boundary between reality and the internet breaks down. Decades later, we live in a world of social media, VR games and online avatars that make Lain's vision feel prophetic. Similarly, Satoshi Kon's Paprika (2006) imagined a device that lets therapists enter and share people's dreams. In the film a 'dream terrorist' causes fantasy and reality to merge. Strikingly, today entrepreneurs are developing lucid‑dreaming technology. One startup's prototype headset can record brain activity during sleep and even help users shape their dreams – a real-world echo of Paprika 's plot. Even lesser‑known anime made accurate guesses. Den-noh Coil (2007) follows schoolkids wearing AR 'cyber‑glasses' that overlay games and data onto the real world. Set in 2026, it portrays a society where augmented reality (AR) is ubiquitous – a scenario now unfolding as smartphones and smart glasses bring AR apps to life. In short, many sci‑fi anime foresaw virtual and mixed realities years before they arrived in labs or on store shelves. Pandemics and post‑apocalypse Credits: Dazed Many anime also tackle disasters and disease. For instance, the horror manga Virus Fang (1997) – though not an anime – vividly depicted a global viral outbreak long before COVID‑19. Fans note how its 25‑year‑old story about pandemic panic reads like a prophecy today. In anime series, sudden plagues often become monster outbreaks. Highschool of the Dead (2006) starts with a mysterious virus that turns people into zombies, stranding classmates in their school. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (2016) imagines a 'Kabane' virus transforming humanity into undead creatures, forcing survivors into fortified trains. These apocalyptic visions – from zombie hordes to frozen-in-time worlds ( King of Thorn has a 'Medusa' plague) – resonate with our real fears about contagion and collapse. They remind us that anime often explores what society would do in a global crisis. It's worth noting, however, that not every spooky coincidence holds up. For example, internet rumors claimed Akira showed the World Health Organization warning about a disease. In reality, fact-checkers confirm Akira never mentions any pandemic or WHO. The film's 'apocalypse' is a psychic bomb in 1988, and the bit about Tokyo 2020 was only a backdrop – there's no virus plot. So while many anime have frighteningly accurate details, others are still just fiction. When fiction meets reality From neural implants to virtual nightmares to viral plagues, anime has covered a lot of ground. These stories can feel prophetic: Akira 's Tokyo Olympics setting, Ghost in the Shell 's brain chips, or Psycho-Pass ' crime algorithms all arrived on screen years before similar realities. As we develop new technologies and face new threats, anime fans enjoy spotting predictions in their favorite shows. Whether by coincidence or inspiration, the sci-fi anime foresight on display gives us a fun way to compare fiction with fact. And who knows – the next great anime may already be plotting tomorrow's headlines. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
What's Cooking: Sunshine Chicken
What's Cooking: Sunshine ChickenRecipe by: Chef Lisa A. HeidelbergTime: 30-40 minServings: 4 servings 2-3 tsp sunshine seasoning(see below) 4-5 boneless skinless chicken thighs(5 ounces each) Olive oil ½ cup of honey 2 Tbsp yellow mustard ¼ tsp red pepper flake Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rub spice blend over both sides of chicken and coat with olive oil. Place chicken on a foil lined baking sheet and bake until done, approximately 20-25 minutes. Mix honey, mustard, and pepper flake until combined. Brush all over chicken. Enjoy! Ingredients: Ginger, Thyme, Red Pepper, Turmeric, Allspice, Cilantro, Garlic, Onion, Curry Powder & Smoky Paprika 1. Combine all of the spices in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container for 6 months. Chef notes: Serve chicken with rice or mashed potatoes & garnish w/diced onion & tomato Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Cision Canada
30-04-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Canada Post Community Foundation's new fundraising stamp stands tall for Canada's children and youth
100 per cent of funds raised provide grants to schools, charities and community organizations across Canada OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada Post has issued a new Community Foundation stamp as part of its annual fundraising campaign to support community programs for Canadian children and youth. The stamp features a charming illustration of giraffes caring for their young, highlighting the importance of giving every child the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and enriching environment. The Community Foundation distributes grants to local and national non-profit groups that offer programming for children and youth across Canada. Since 2012, it has awarded $14.8 million to more than 1,300 community projects in every province and territory. Grants from the Foundation are funded through customer donations in post offices, employee contributions and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the stamp and postcard. Every dollar raised provides grants to schools, charities and community organizations that make a difference in the lives of children and youth (up to age 21). About the stamp Designed by Paprika and illustrated by Anne-Julie Dudemaine, the 2025 Community Foundation stamp artwork features playful and original typography that was created specifically for this stamp issue. The design was selected by Canada Post employees and signifies what the Foundation wants childhood to be for every child: lighthearted and carefree. The stamp, Official First Day Cover – cancelled in Ottawa – and colourful postage-paid postcard are available at post offices and online at A $1 surcharge from the sale of each booklet of 10 stamps, or an extra 10 cents from the sale of each OFDC and postcard, goes straight to the Foundation. About the Foundation A registered charity, the Canada Post Community Foundation's mission is to improve the lives of Canadian children and youth. Through its grassroots, community-based approach, the Foundation plays a key role in helping Canada Post achieve its purpose, A Stronger Canada – Delivered. Supporting initiatives that benefit children and youth helps strengthen communities for all Canadians. To donate to the Community Foundation, purchase a booklet of stamps at a local post office or visit For links to images of the stamp and other resources:
Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Canada Post pays tribute to the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
New stamp continues the long-standing tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of former prime ministers MONTRÉAL, March 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada Post today unveiled a new stamp in recognition of Canada's 18th prime minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney (1939-2024). Born in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Mulroney is considered one of Canada's most consequential prime ministers. This latest stamp issue continues Canada Post's long-standing tradition of honouring the accomplishments of former Canadian prime ministers. Mulroney, who served as prime minister from 1984 to 1993, believed that Canadian democracy 'is advanced by the collision of great ideas and the articulation of competing visions of the country.' Having won back-to-back Conservative majorities in the 1984 and 1988 federal elections – a feat that hadn't been achieved in Canada since the Liberals secured a second term in 1953 – he spent his tenure pursuing a vision and championing ideas that were transformative. His government ushered in significant privatizations, tax reforms and deregulations, as well as reduced government expenditures. A determined proponent of opening Canada's economic borders, Mulroney led the charge when it came to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement and later the North American Free Trade Agreement. He also proved himself a talented statesman. Mulroney was instrumental in the efforts to reunify Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall. He was also a vocal opponent of apartheid in South Africa, which set him apart from his American and British counterparts. He and his government are credited with helping dismantle the apartheid regime, which in turn contributed to Nelson Mandela's freedom. Mulroney's environmental achievements were likewise historic. Most notably, he was instrumental in facilitating the historic 1991 Air Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada. Some of Mulroney's initiatives including free trade and the GST were undoubtedly controversial at the time. However, today many Canadians regard these policies as key to Canada's economic progress in the decades that followed. Mulroney died on February 29, 2024, at the age of 84. About the stamp The stamp features a photograph of a relaxed and smiling prime minister, capturing his warm and approachable demeanour. The stamp was designed by Paprika using a photograph taken by Bill McCarthy and was printed by Colour Innovations. The issue includes a booklet of 10 Permanent™ stamps and an Official First Day Cover. The cancel site is Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Mulroney's birthplace. Stamp products are available at and at select postal outlets across Canada. For resources, including links to images of the stamp and other products: ™ Trademark of Canada Post Corporation.
