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Media Factory's Light Novel Imprint Makes Fall Event Online-Only After Threats

MF Bunko J, the light novel imprint of Kadokawa's brand company Media Factory, announced on Thursday that its MF Bunko J Natsu no Gakuensai 2025 (MF Bunko J Autumn School Festival 2025) event will be online-only because multiple violent threats were made against performers and attendees at a stage event at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Fountain Square on Wednesday. The fall festival was scheduled to take place in-person at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Fountain Square on November 16 with simultaneous streaming on YouTube and Niconico Live. The events will proceed as scheduled online.

The company's world premiere screening for the Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Shibō Yūgi de Meshi o Kuu) television anime that was scheduled for the same day was also canceled. The company is offering refunds for the screening.

MF Bunko J reported the incident to the police, and it is working with them to take action against threats and ensure safety.

Traditionally, MF Bunko J's festivals feature announcements for anime based on its light novel series.

Source: MF Bunko J's X/Twitter account via Yaraon!

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