SPOTGEEKS is a media site covering Japanese geek culture: games, anime, hobby kits and figures, manga, idols, and sneakers. This page explains who makes our articles, how they are made, and why. It also discloses how we use generative AI and other production tools.
Who Makes the Articles
| Operator | Cordis (Operator Information) |
| Person in Charge / Editor in Chief | Snicker Kitamura |
| Writers | Snicker Kitamura, Nokko Oda |
Our writers work under pen names. Each article shows the writer’s name (WRITER) at the end, and the person in charge takes final responsibility for the content. We never list AI as an author.
How an Article Is Made
- Planning and research: We prioritize primary sources such as manufacturers, distributors, and official websites.
- Drafting: We write a draft based on the research. Generative AI may be used at this stage (see the next section).
- Fact-checking: Prices, release dates, specifications, and proper nouns are checked against primary sources. Information we cannot verify is either labeled “not yet officially announced” or “as of [month, year],” or left out.
- Editing and publication decision: A person reads, revises, and decides whether to publish. Drafts are never published automatically.
- Updates after publication: When prices, stock, or streaming availability change, we update the article and show the update date.
Use of AI and Automation
SPOTGEEKS uses generative AI (large language models) in parts of the production process. The main uses are:
- Collecting and organizing publicly available information
- Drafting text and formatting headings and tables
- Producing first-pass translations for this English edition (spotgeeks.news/en) from our Japanese articles
We do not publish AI-generated text as is. Before publication, a person fact-checks, revises, and decides whether the article goes live. We do not use any system that posts or publishes articles automatically.
Ratings, recommendations, and opinion sections such as “SPOTGEEKS VERDICT” reflect the editorial team’s judgment.
First-Hand Experiences and Reviews
First-person statements such as “I built this kit,” “I played this,” or “I saw this in person” are published only when they are based on the writer’s actual experience.
In reviews, we aim to cover both the strengths and the weak points of a product.
Unconfirmed Information (Leaks and Rumors)
We distinguish officially announced information from press reports, leaks, and social media rumors in the text itself.
- Officially announced: stated as fact (“is,” “was announced”)
- Reported but not officially announced: “has been reported,” “is said to”
- Leaks and rumors: “according to a leak,” “there are rumors that”
When a release date or price has not been announced, we say so explicitly. If an official source denies or corrects a report, we revise the article promptly.
Accuracy and Updates
- Information that changes over time (prices, stock, streaming availability, pre-order deadlines) is marked “as of [month, year].”
- Quotations are limited to individual pages of primary sources, with the source identified.
- If an error is found after publication, we correct the text.
- We do not change the date on an article without changing its content.
Advertising and Affiliate Links
Product links and links to streaming or retail services in our articles may be affiliate links. If you buy or subscribe through such a link, SPOTGEEKS may receive a commission. Whether a link pays a commission does not affect our ratings or the order in which items appear. For advertising and sponsored content inquiries, see our advertising information page (Japanese).
Corrections and Contact
To report an error, raise a rights-related concern, or contact us for any other reason, please use our contact form (Japanese). We will review the message and revise the article if needed.
Effective date: October 2, 2026
