Once our dear Kiyoko Akai had stepped down from being Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Annabell Sturm, has taken her position! Today, we’ll be getting a chance to interview Miss Annabell Sturm about her thoughts, opinions, and feelings about everything that’s happened thus far! [The recording started] Calico - “Good morning, well afternoon in a few minutes here! I hope you’re doing well today!” Sturm - “I’m doing great, thanks. Hope you are as well.| Calico - “So! Being the current Mayor of Karakura, what’s it like so far? How does it feel?” Sturm - “I can’t lie, but taking it on was quite the… Role. There’s of course the lingering stress and expectations, but I think I manage. It’s a lot knowing a whole town looks up to you for all the...

April 6, 2023. - 21.67 C | 71.0 F - Sunny, partially cloudy - SPRING After the sudden stepping down of Kyoko Akai, former Deputy-Mayor Sturm was deemed the new official Mayor of Karakura, leaving an open spot to those who step up to the plate in elections! Here will be the quick summary of who's running .. and what's been going on so far! On March 25th, 2023, approximately eleven days ago to today, it is now new knowledge that Kyoko Akai has stepped down .. leaving Annabell Sturm, a former member of KPD, in charge. Now with that being said, the deputy mayor position is up for grabs. However this time around, things .. changed. Just as suddenly as campaigning began, trouble emerged. Multiple governors running suddenly...

As we all know, whenever a shop opens up, no matter which one it may be, people run to flood the area inside and outside of the shop. Whether the shop may have new or just the same old items it’s had for months, maybe even years! Today, we’ll be discussing the shopping habits of Karakura citizens, along with having a couple of interviews! [The recording would start.] 'Calico' - “To start, may I get your full names, ages, and occupations?” Sid Omori - "My name is Sid Omori! I'm 24 and I'm a Ph.D. Student!” Eléonore Beauchêne - "My name is Eléonore Beauchêne, I'm 20 years old and I'm a Bachelour student." 'Calico' - "Right, so.. Assuming both of you shop due to your accessories.. Where do you usually shop if you have anywhere...

March 27th, 2023. - 9.44C | 49.0 F There is no surprise when it is said that the new cooking trend has taken over Karakura. From pans and spatulas being now sold at our open 24/7 shops, to shopping district locations selling ingredients no matter the theme of their store, this is everything you need to know regarding the new Karakura cooking craze. [DuPont]: “Gooood morning Karakura! Reporter or .. today, Chef DuPont here to talk to you about the new trend that's taking Karakura by storm .. COOKING!” [DuPont]: “I have fellow chef Yasushi here today to help me explain some of the more indepth factors when it comes to this craze that's taking the nation by storm!” [Yasushi]: “Right .. ahem, seemingly starting by...

The other day, a government speech was held in front of the Town Hall where Kiyoko Akai had announced that she’d be stepping down from her position in the government as Mayor. In replacement of Mrs. Akai, Annabell Sturm has taken over as the new Mayor of Karakura. Kiyoko Akai - “Thank you all for coming. Today is a momentous day in Karakura and I have called you all here to make a very important announcement. After many hours of deliberation between my family and those I hold in my inner circle within the Government, I have decided that I am going to step down as Karakura's Mayor, effective immediately. Your new Mayor will be someone I trust dearly with everything I am leaving behind. I will remain as a Governor here in this City to...

March 24, 2023 Barbatos Archon Earlier this month, a furniture shop in Karakura opened. The shop offers a good range of furniture pieces, from sofas to shelves to clothing racks, and even a PC! It has already gained popularity among locals. The furniture pieces are not only affordable but also functional, making them perfect for small apartments or homes. Credit to Mister Yasushi for the photos! A photo of the furniture shop's grand opening, with people gathering around the pieces on display. The photo captures the excitement and anticipation of the shop's grand opening as customers eagerly explore the new selection of furniture they can have in their homes. New items such as a birch shelf and an amazing PC...

Wildlife from birds to bears seems to be a huge amount of animals roaming the streets, whether owned or not. In this article, we’ll be taking a look into the interesting and questionable animal wildlife of Karakura. First off, bears. We, the citizens of Karakura, all know that the bears here in our forest are very irritable and aggressive, they’re wild animals after all! Aggressive or not, these guys need all of the love and attention from afar for living in such crowded areas! Buildings, as well as people, are all over the place and are also taking over their natural living space! Birds! Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re everywhere and anywhere you look! Many people in Karakura own a bird, even I own one myself! These...

March 19th, 2023. - 6.56C | 44.0 F On March 11th of 2023, Imperial princess Hiyori came to Karakura in response to the category four hurricane that passed through Karakura while going North bound through Japanese territory. During her visit, she went to some of the Karakura landmarks, jobs and attempted to do a speech at the Tree of Eden .. in which two masked individuals took ahold of her. [!] This wasn't live, however all recorded and broadcasted on TV. at the known Karakura news table, sat reporters ‘Jim’ Yasushi and Adeline DuPont. [!] [DuPont]: “Good afternoon Karakura! This is Adeline DuPont here with known reporter Yasushi reporting on the Imperial visit we were blessed with this week! I will be talking about...

March 11th, 2023. - 9.44C | 49.0 F Today here at KA news we have an exciting short announcement and article that hopefully can put the public at ease; we officially got the go ahead to release that Loki Laurent and Guang Feng are BOTH in custody and facing life in prison. We’ll be doing a recap of what they've done, who they are, and the circumstances around their arrest. Starting with Guang Feng, who was the well known is was an international serial killer from China. It's believed he came to Karakura after fleeting China in order to get water access, so he can then migrate to France where he was more family and connections. He was caught on February 19th approximately around 10 AM.. at this time Loki Laurent was...

March 9th, 2023. - 11.11C | 52.2 F Four days ago, Karakura welcomed the upcoming spring and warm temperatures with the 2023 Spring Luau hosted at the beach. Here was the location of music, food, activities and more! This will be a usual recap of the majority of fun this year had to offer. . Along with a severe weather update and warnings Starting us off strong, we have the local business booths and food locations! Up first, La Casa Nostra which served food and drinks! Most notably, the ‘Tasty Fries!’, ‘BURGERSSS’ and ‘shot glasses’ Next, Yeobo served the more sweet side of things, as expected. Yeobo had some of the more cheap prices for goods and most notably had family favorites like chocolate ice...

Ever wondered, “What are the next steps now that I’ve finished college?”. Good day Karakura, my name is Adaryn Rodrique-Zennix and today I will be reporting on Post College Involvement. I will be writing about what different degrees can lead to after college, and what different jobs will be available to you after college! So sit back, snuggle up with a blanket, and learn about what the working future holds for you! Degrees and Qualifications Degrees/Qualifications Degrees and qualifications. Once leaving college, you will have a multitude of qualifications and degrees, maybe a bachelorette degree in Literature, or a Major in Computer Science, the options are limitless. Depending on different qualifications, you will be more likely...

[The recording started, showing a back view of an unknown individual, only Calico's face was visible.] ‘Calico’ - [She sat up straight on the couch, neatly crossing one leg over the other as she tapped the papers on the table to straighten them.] “Good evening, I hope you’re doing well today. Could you please state your name, age, and occupation for me please?” ‘Fou’ - [Avoiding any eye contact with Calico, ‘Fou’ had leaned back and sunk into the couch, tapping their foot audibly against the wooden floor.] “Call me Fou, yeah, that’s good. I’m currently thirty-seven, and as for my occupation? I run a few companies outside of Karakura, though I’d rather not disclose them.” ‘Calico’ - [She offered ‘Fou’ a warm smile as she rested her...

Sone Takeshi returned with a story 01/03/2023. Good day Citizens of Karakura, today I bring you a news report regarding the occult club and a special interview I have conducted with Sone Takeshi himself. The Occult Club A couple of weeks ago, old newspapers dating back to 1987 regarding the famous Occult Club, established within the Karakura’s highschool in 1967. The Club originally was created by Tagawa suki in the company of his best friend Sone Takeshi. The Occult Club was famous for being one of Karakura’s weirdest clubs. They focused on studying and worshiping the supernatural as well as practicing occultism, with various beliefs and theories. It was all hidden away from the Karakura’s highschool principal. The first new...

This is three articles in one to catch up on the whole IC events regarding an international serial killer character named Guang Feng. This will be all in the same forum post however icly should be taken as three separate articles. This is just so we can get everything out at once and so forums are not spammed. All dates listed on each article is when they would've been posted as it's aligned to when each event occurred. “CIVILIAN SHOT WHILE IN PURSUIT” February 16, 2023. - 5.7C | 42.2 F [!] this is a live broadcast. TV’s cut to a breaking news case in which multiple reporters is on the case. [!] [Yasushi]: “Reporting live here at Karakura news, we had a speech take place yesterday in which KPD addressed the public regarding a...

Bears; Aggressive, violent beasts, or the victims of human harassment? Good day Karakura, my name is Adaryn R. Zennix and today I will be touching on the barely spoken topic, the wild bears of Karakura. A History of The Bears The bears of Karakura have been here even before us. These beasts have roamed our woods for generations, even where our city used to be wood, they roamed freely, and without disturbance. No one knows the true time the bears came to Karakura, but it’s safe to assume a long time before ourselves and ancestors. When Karakura was founded, it was decided that instead of poaching the bears until they were no more, we would reserve an area for them, a sanctuary, this sanctuary is known as the Ochiba Forest. As the...

Jim Kaede Yasushi - February 15, 2023. - 5.7C | 42.2 F [!] this is a live broadcast. TV’s cut to a breaking news case in which known investigator and reporter “Jim” Yasushi is on the case. [!] [Yasushi]: “Thanks Adaline and sorry for the interruption however just in, we have breaking news here in KA News station. We have been provided the newest and currently known information regarding escaped Serial killer, Guang Feng who has now gone missing internationally.” [Yasushi]: “Though not provided with a picture, we have now a general description of the last known appearance of Guang Feng, authorities tell us he’s a mixed male of Chinese and French decent meaning he also likely speaks both of languages as well. He is a...

------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ Ever wonder what a day in the life of an EMS employee is like? These are the people who go above and beyond to save our lives every day. Without theses heroes in Karakura. Our population would be much smaller or different to how it is. Want to experience it yourself and dive into the world of EMS? Maybe even consider it for a future job. Nope? Neither do I—but here we go! ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- *The recording would begin to play-* Adeline: "Good day, Karakura! I'm here today with Riven Armani, the head clinical lead of doctors! To begin with, why don't you tell us a little bit about...

Karakuras Popular locations Leon Kostopolous Hello again Karakura, Its me again Leon Kostopolous, and I'm gonna keep this brief and simple for you all. Today we will be looking into the general locations of Karakura, Whether then show off the more unknown locations of this strange town, I figured I'd begin off with the more popular and known locations, the place where you'll find the most of the bustle in this town, and go down to lesser known locations, yet locations that are pretty popular. The Plaza Starting off with what is one hundred percent the most known location in this town, The plaza is the place that sits in front of Karakuras infamous school, you can find multiple things in this area, a vending machine filled with a...

Good day citizens of Karakura! My name is Adaryn Rodrique, and today I will be touching on the topic of gang activity, but more importantly, the speech made by our commissioner regarding the intense amount of gang involvement within the city. Throughout this report, I will be discussing the issue posed to the city by anarchist groups, a multitude of different violent protests led by the groups, a run down of the speech provided by Mr. Schwarz, along with a private interview with Mr. Schwarz himself! So settle down, grab some comfy blankets and cushions, and read on as I discuss Mr. Schwarz’s speech! Anarchy Group(s) For as long as Karakura has been alive, our city has been flooded by gangs, but how severely do these criminal...