Isekai Into a Hero’s Rib Anime Adaptation Announced
- When the line to be a hero is too long, you have to get creative.
- The production of this absurd fantasy is being handled by the studios Qzil.la adn S.o.K., under the direction of Yasufumi Soejima (Ensemble Stars!).
- To celebrate the anime news, artists linked to the franchise, Mebaru, Kopo and Kumanomata (author of Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle and original character designer for...
When the line to be a hero is too long, you have to get creative. The light novel series with the kilometer-long title Megami “Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai desu ka” Ore “Yūsha no Rokkotsu de” (Goddess: “What do you want to be reincarnated as?” Me: “As the hero’s ribcage”) has officially inspired a Megami Isekai Tensei anime that will premiere this April.
The production of this absurd fantasy is being handled by the studios Qzil.la adn S.o.K., under the direction of Yasufumi Soejima (Ensemble Stars!).
To celebrate the anime news, artists linked to the franchise, Mebaru, Kopo and Kumanomata (author of Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle and original character designer for the anime), drew special commemorative illustrations.
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The Boeing 737 MAX was grounded globally on March 13, 2019, after two crashes – Lion Air Flight 610 on October 29, 2018, and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10, 2019 – killed a total of 346 people. Investigations revealed a common link: a faulty Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) that pushed the aircraft’s nose down based on erroneous sensor readings.
The grounding triggered a crisis for Boeing, impacting airlines, travelers, and the global aviation industry. The company faced numerous investigations from regulatory bodies worldwide, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Investigations into the Crashes
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation identified deficiencies in the design and certification of MCAS, as well as inadequate pilot training. Specifically, pilots were not adequately informed about the system and lacked sufficient training to respond to malfunctions.
For example, the NTSB’s preliminary report on the Ethiopian Airlines crash detailed how the MCAS repeatedly activated during the flight, forcing the pilots to struggle to regain control.
Recertification and Return to Service
Following extensive software updates, pilot training revisions, and hardware changes, the FAA lifted the grounding order on December 29, 2020, allowing the 737 MAX to return to service. However, the process was not uniform globally, with some countries requiring additional modifications or training.
The recertification process involved a comprehensive review of the MCAS software, including multiple rounds of testing and simulations. Boeing was required to redesign the system to rely on two angle-of-attack sensors,provide pilots with more facts about the system’s operation,and limit its authority.
FAA Airworthiness Directive
The FAA issued Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-23-02 on November 18, 2020, outlining the required software updates, hardware changes, and pilot training before 737 MAX aircraft could return to service. This directive mandated specific modifications to the flight control computer software and required pilots to complete a new training course covering the MCAS system.
Legal and financial Consequences
Boeing has faced important legal and financial consequences as a result of the 737 MAX crashes. Numerous lawsuits were filed by families of the victims, alleging negligence and wrongful death.
In January 2021, Boeing reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve a criminal charge of conspiracy to defraud the FAA. The settlement included a fine, compensation for the families of the victims, and an agreement to establish a safety and compliance program.
Department of Justice Settlement
The DOJ settlement detailed that Boeing employees had concealed information about the MC