Housekeeping for 2026

Hey gang - there was a temporary issue with the anime tier where some folks didn't have access. All better now.

This is a long sleep deprived post so TLDR: Hoping to film some Mob this week, adding voting for next series viewings, raised anime tier price but everyone can stay at original price, just some basic housekeeping for vgm tiers, scrapped Rigoletto tier.

Anime update:
I believe I'll be filming some Mob Psycho this week coming up so I'd expect some movement there, still very much in holiday brain for another week though, so we'll see.

Otherwise, everything is flowing as normal. I will be adding a vote for the next series to watch perk for the anime tier so there is a bit more involvement from the patreon community. I wish I had time to watch multiple series at a time but with my time being split between the two mediums of games and anime - I sadly really can't stretch myself that far.

I also wanted to let you know that I have raised the price of the anime tier to $10 though most of you have remained at the lower price. Should you wish to upgrade to the higher tier, that is entirely your choice, but not expected.

I did this for a few reasons, but namely, time and ideation. Anime/manga have actually become a pretty significant part of my life now! Between the anime channel actually being functional and beginning to create reviews/thought pieces around the topics, my handling of the content is a less passive - so, I decided to adjust the pricing.

VGM update:

For Tosca and up there will be a new list going out soon for January. Streams on Fridays as usual. I don't foresee any significant issues to the schedule despite, well, my honeymoon, but that's very TBD.

As you may have seen, the mods are being a bit stricter on timings and content. in 2026 we're really going to buckle down on pieces shorter than 6 minutes and also just a general tighter experience so that streams flow better and there is more opportunity for connection and discussion. Our Friday streams are unhinged and fun but also serve as a great way to find new music and gather as a vgm loving community so we continue to strive to make the experience better for all.

For Romeo et Juliette and OST request tiers: as previously mentioned, we really want to keep this to 30 songs and/or a max of 2 hour streams. Which ever comes first. This is predominantly to save my ears but also to make these streams more engaging for all. My brain tends to slow down after 30 tracks and I want to make sure that you're getting your money's worth when it comes to OST listens. This will also allow me to open up a few spots intermittently should more folks like to come aboard. Please think of these listens as Selections From rather than full OST listens. I welcome part 2's for subsequent months if you want to listen to more.

Rigoletto tier: I've danced and danced with this tier and decided to scrap it. The real benefit comes from the Tosca tier for most people. Also with the anime tier now being $10 it doesn't make sense to have two $10 tiers. Those of you still in this tier can remain for as long as you like, ofc.

Happy 2026.

Warmly,

Marco