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Go Beyond, Plus Ultra! with the My Hero Academia Collection (opens in new tab)

Discord has officially launched its first anime-themed collection in collaboration with Crunchyroll, featuring the popular series *My Hero Academia*. Released in anticipation of the 2025 Anime Awards, the collection introduces eleven new customization items that leverage character-specific "Quirks" and iconic gear. This partnership represents a direct response to high user demand for anime-centric profile aesthetics and immersive digital collectibles. ### Hero Gear and Avatar Decorations * The creative team focused on "Hero Gear" as the primary design element to ensure decorations remain instantly recognizable while avoiding excessive obstruction of the user’s avatar. * The production process followed a three-step workflow: conceptualizing the gear, applying color to establish mood and richness, and adding custom animations to bring the characters' unique Quirks to life. * The collection features eight distinct decorations, including Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, Shoto Todoroki, Endeavor, Hawks, All Might, and Tomura Shigaraki. ### Dynamic Profile Storytelling * Designers utilized the larger surface area of profile effects to move beyond simple gear, focusing instead on "signature moves" and iconic moments from the anime. * The effects are designed for immediate impact, aiming to tell a story in seconds through high-energy animations like Deku’s electrifying "Full Cowling" and Bakugo’s "Cluster" explosions. * Three specific profile effects were created for this launch: Full Cowling, Cluster, and a dedicated League of Villains theme. Fans can now access the *My Hero Academia* collection through the Shop on both desktop and mobile platforms to personalize their digital identity with these limited-edition hero and villain aesthetics.

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How to Stream Games and Applications to Discord from Desktop or Mobile (opens in new tab)

Discord’s streaming functionality aims to foster a sense of proximity among friends by allowing users to share their activities in real-time from any location. By offering a fast and integrated setup across various devices, the platform simplifies the process of broadcasting content directly to a community. This guide explores the mechanics of initiating a stream, the configuration settings involved, and the hardware compatibility for both PC and mobile users. ### Real-Time Sharing and Speed * Discord prioritizes speed in its streaming architecture, allowing users to start a broadcast almost instantly through the interface. * The feature is designed to mimic the casual experience of showing a physical screen to someone nearby, bridging the gap between remote users. ### Cross-Platform Integration * High-speed streaming is supported across both desktop and mobile applications, providing flexibility for different use cases. * The guide details the specific technical requirements and available platforms for both PC and mobile devices. * Users are presented with various configuration options during the setup phase to tailor the stream's performance and quality to their needs. To begin broadcasting, users should navigate to their desired voice channel and select the streaming icon to access the platform-specific configuration menu. Reviewing the available stream settings before going live ensures the best balance between visual quality and performance for your specific device.

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Discover More Ways to Play with Apps – Now Anywhere on Discord! (opens in new tab)

Discord is transforming its platform from a simple communication tool into a comprehensive entertainment hub by integrating interactive apps directly into various chat environments. This expansion allows users to engage in gaming, music, and creative activities seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices during natural downtime. By providing instant access to these tools, Discord ensures that users remain engaged within the ecosystem even while waiting for friends to join a session. ### Cross-Platform Accessibility * Apps are integrated directly into the interface, accessible via a single click within voice calls, text channels, servers, and direct messages. * The system maintains full feature parity and synchronization across both desktop and mobile platforms. * The architecture allows for seamless transitions between solo play and group collaboration without leaving the active conversation. ### Diverse Content Ecosystem * **Gaming:** Social titles like *Farm Merge Valley* allow users to manage virtual tasks and interact with friends in real-time. * **Multimedia:** The *Rythm* app enables synchronized music playback, allowing groups to curate shared playlists and "pre-hype" before gaming sessions. * **AI and Creativity:** Creative tools such as *Viggle* provide integrated video generation and character animation capabilities directly within the chat window. Users should explore the App Launcher during their next period of downtime to discover new ways to bridge the gap between gaming sessions and maintain social momentum. Whether through casual gaming or collaborative media sharing, these integrations turn the waiting experience into an active part of the Discord social flow.