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    Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2026 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved © 2026 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Source: Insight Editions Special Thanks to Sacha Chadwick   Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2026 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved © 2026 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Insight Editons is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new book, The Monarch Files: A Monsterverse Manual. Written by Greg Keyes (Godzilla vs. Kong: Dominion), this 160 page hardcover is filled with photographs, artwork and information detailing the secrets of the Monarch organization: employees, technology, geographical locations, and the monsters themselves, including Godzilla, Kong, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and many more! As the first official compendium spanning almost the entire

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    Photo courtesy of NEON. ©2026 Plus M Entertainment, Forged Films Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Source: NEON Official Site: https://www.neonrated.com/film/hope  Special Thanks to Layla Hancock-Piper     The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), celebrating its landmark 25th edition, and Film at Lincoln Center will present the North American premiere of HOPE (호프, Hopeu) the final cut of the fourth feature from acclaimed South Korean director Na Hong-Jin (THE WAILING, THE CHASER, THE YELLOW SEA). Selected as the festival's Centerpiece Film presented by NEON, the screening will take place on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the SVA Theatre, as part of NYAFF 2026, which runs July 10–26 across five New York venues anchored by Film at Lincoln Center. HOPE also caps off NYAFF's complete Na Hong-Jin retrospective, a rare chance to see all four of the director's features, every one of

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    Popular Streaming Service Celebrates Upcoming Summer 2026 Season Line-up with Full Schedule of Premiere Screenings Plus Japanese Guest Q&A Panel Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://darksummoner.deregula.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) July 4th weekend is synonymous with Anime Expo and AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE will be there once again — entertaining fans with top properties at the North America’s largest annual anime convention in Los Angeles, Calif. For this year’s Anime Expo 2026, HIDIVE returns to the L.A. Convention Center to showcase its summer slate of new and returning exclusive simulcast series streaming this season. This summer, the popular anime streamer known for the best in genre-spanning anime will offer an exciting mix of isekai, action, gourmet and historical period drama for fans to enjoy. And attendees can look forward to another not-to-be-missed Anime Expo programming line-up that includes both world and North American

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    Source: Tsuburaya ProductionsOfficial Sites: https://ani.tv/ultraman_teo/, https://m-78.jp/teo/ (Japan)Official X: https://x.com/ultraman_series Tsuburaya Productions has provided an update for their upcoming Ultraman 60th Anniversary television series ULTRAMAN TEO (ウルトラマンテオ, Urutoraman Teo). The show will debut across the six-station TV Tokyo network in Japan on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM JST, with simultaneous worldwide broadcast and distribution in multiple languages.    One-Hour Preview Special To Air One Week Ahead of Series Premiere On Saturday, June 27, at 9:00 AM JST, the ULTRAMAN TEO PREVIEW SPECIAL (ウルトラマンテオ直前スペシャル, Chokuzen Supesharu) will air on TV Tokyo and its affiliates in Japan. This 1-hour program is split into two parts, with the first half offering an an early look at ULTRAMAN TEO, introducing the new hero and the main cast of the show. The segment will reveal never-before-seen footage from ULTRAMAN TEO, interwoven with famous scenes from past Ultraman series

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    Source: Arrow Films, MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski   Toy Robot Video are proud to announce the launch of a temptingly-priced slate of cult-tastic titles on Blu-ray and 4K UHD this September, including ninja mayhem, a brand new slasher, kung-fu comedy action, a Blu-ray debut for a superhero classic and the 4k UHD debut of Dolph Lundgren’s original He-Man from 1987.     The new label - a subsidiary of Arrow Video - aims to recreate the wondrous experience of browsing titles at the local video store, with fabulous new cover artwork, film masters transferred from the best elements available, colorfully-branded OBI-Strips, slip cards, art cards, and extras - and at allowance-friendly prices, so you’ll have bucks left over for snacks!    Toy Robot Video’s Mike Hewitt commented: "We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new home entertainment video label across

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release Crunchyroll has announced its Summer 2026 anime season lineup, featuring 50+ new and returning titles! See below for the titles simulcasting weekly on Crunchyroll this summer!  For updates, check out Crunchyroll News.   CRUNCHYROLL SUMMER 2026 ANIME CALENDAR    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24   Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. © Atekichi, TO Books. / All-Works Maid Project HEROINE? SAINT? NO, I'M AN ALL-WORKS MAID (AND PROUD OF IT)! (EMT Squared) Melody may be the saint destined to save the world–but all she wants is to become the perfect maid! (Official Trailer) Dubs include: Thai                      THURSDAY, JUNE 25   Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Arata Shiraishi,Kentarou,Uodenim/SQUARE ENIX,From

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    Photo courtesy of NHK Enterprises. © Machiko Kyo (AKITASHOTEN) / NHK, NEP Based on Machiko Kyo’s Wartime Manga, the Debut Feature from Director Yukimitsu Ina and Animation Studio SASAYURISource: GKIDS press releaseAdditional Content: NHK EnterprisesOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/cocoon-one-summer-of-girlhood/  Special Thanks to Hannah Mancinelli   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © Machiko Kyo (AKITASHOTEN) / NHK, NEP GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced today it has acquired all rights for North America to COCOON – ONE SUMMER OF GIRLHOOD (cocoon〜ある夏の少女たちより〜, cocoon 〜Aru Natsu no Shōjo-Tachi Yori〜, 2025), a wartime drama based on Machiko Kyo’s manga cocoon (コクーン, Kokūn, 2009-10) and debut feature from Director Yukimitsu Ina (KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF EIZOUKEN!, STAR WARS: VISIONS – TATOOINE RHAPSODY) and animation studio SASAYURI, founded by Studio Ghibli alum Hitomi Tateno (MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE). The animated feature will be

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    Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://darksummoner.deregula.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Shaoh/KADOKAWA/WWWave What happens when a demi-human and priest have a one night stand? Fans will find out later this year following news today that the upcoming short form anime I’M DATING A DARK SUMMONER (ダークサモナーとデキている, Hepburn: Dāku Samonā to Dekiteiru, 2026) will stream on HIDIVE coming this October. I’M DATING A DARK SUMMONER is an adaptation of the popular fantasy rom-com manga created by Shaoh and will simulcast exclusively on the fast-growing anime stream service from AMC Global Media. The series will premiere during HIDIVE’s Fall 2026 simulcast season and be available to all subscribers throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as in key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. “We’re excited to present the upcoming new simulcast series I’M DATING A DARK

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Super7   Toho ULTIMATES! Godzilla Minus One (Fully Charged)   Super7 Pre-Order Link: https://super7.com/products/toho-ultimates-godzilla-minus-one-fully-charged Godzilla.com Pre-Order Link: https://godzilla.com/collections/super7-godzilla-collection/products/toho-ultimates-godzilla-minus-one-fully-charged-figure Price: $85.00 Estimated Shipping: October 2026   Roaming at large with a massive charge, Godzilla Minus One surfaces as an ULTIMATES! Figure. Inspired by the charge effect in the 2023 movie—but with a Super7 twist—this action figure is cast in all clear with blue paint details. The Godzilla Minus One ULTIMATES! Figure is 8” scale and highly articulated, with multiple points of articulation on the tail. Accessories include a neutral head and a roaring head to menace the rest of your Godzilla collection. Charge up the kaiju chaos and hurry to collect this

    A highly skilled strategist is recruited by the man holding him captive to solve a murder in THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. © Honobu Yonezawa / KADOKAWA ©️2026 KOKUROJO Film Partners

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    A highly skilled strategist is recruited by the man holding him captive to solve a murder in THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. © Honobu Yonezawa / KADOKAWA ©️2026 KOKUROJO Film Partners Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/kokurojo-movie/ (Japan)      Shochiku Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes, promotional artwork, and a photo gallery for their new historical mystery drama from internationally acclaimed director Kiyoshi Kurosawa (CURE, PULSE, CLOUD). While the film's Japanese title KOKUROJO (黒牢城) translates to "The Black Fortress", Shochiku is marketing it internationally with the English title THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER.    The movie is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by author Honobu Yonezawa. The cast features Masahiro Motoki (star of the Oscar-winning DEPARTURES), Masaki Suda  (star of KAMEN RIDER W), Yuriko Yoshitaka (GANTZ), Munetaka Aoki (GODZILLA MINUS ONE), Tasuku Emoto (SHIN KAMEN RIDER), and Joe

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    Veteran movie star Hiroshi Nanjo (Hiroshi Tachi) gets in trouble and may lose his driver's license in the new comedy, GOODBYE MY CAR. Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2026 GOODBYE MY CAR Film Partners Source: Toei Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://menkyohenno-movie.com (Japan)   Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2026 GOODBYE MY CAR Film Partners Toei has provided information and pics for their new film, GOODBYE MY CAR (免許返納!?, Menkyo Hennō!?), which opens in Japanese cinemas on June 19th. It stars Hiroshi Tachi (ABUNAI DEKA series) as a veteran movie actor—who has enjoyed a smooth, successful career—finding himself caught up in a commotion over surrendering his driver's license, all while aspiring to star in an action movie. GOODBYE MY CAR is directed by Hayato Kawai the maker of such hits as MY LOVE STORY!! (俺物語!!, Ore Monogatari!!, 2015) and KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR (かぐや様は告らせたい〜天才たちの恋愛頭脳戦〜, Kaguya-sama wa Kokuraseta 〜 Tensaitachi

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    Source: HIDIVE press release Official Site: https://mailchi.mp/ Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group)   Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©1993 Yoshiaki Kawajiri/Mad House/JVC/TOHO Co. LTD/Movic Inc. Both anime fans and film buffs alike will receive an early treat this October with today’s news that Iconic Events Releasing and AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE will present the new 4K restoration of the critically acclaimed samurai film NINJA SCROLL (獣兵衛忍風帖, Jūbē Ninpūchō,) in North American theaters.  The limited theatrical release of NINJA SCROLL 4K will screen on October 4, 5 & 7 across the U.S. and Canada, and represents HIDIVE’s and Iconic Events Releasing’s second NINJA SCROLL partnership following their wildly successful 30th Anniversary re-release of the film in 2024. As a special teaser, a brand-new 4K theatrical trailer for NINJA SCROLL was revealed as part of today’s announcement and can be seen on YouTube. Written and directed

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    Photo courtesy of Pony Canyon. ©Spica Aoki/KADOKAWA/Project KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE Source: Pony Canyon, Inc.Official Site: https://otomekaiju.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Yuri Matsui and Andrew Nguyen   Teaser visual. Photo courtesy of Pony Canyon. ©Spica Aoki/KADOKAWA/Project KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE Pony Canyon, Inc. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes and pics from the highly-anticipated new anime series, KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE (乙女怪獣キャラメリゼ, Otome Kaijū Kyaramerize). The show will air on Japanese television starting July 2. The following text is courtesy of Pony Canyon...   High School Girl × Kaiju?! An over-the-top romantic comedy of epic proportionsー Now, finally coming to anime!   The original manga Kaiju Girl Caramelise has been serialized in Kadokawa's Monthly comic alive (月刊コミックアライブ, Gekkan Komikku Araibu) since 2018, with total circulation exceeding 230,000 copies. It is a romantic comedy on an unprecedented scale that turns the conventions of shojo manga upside down.

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    Source: North Star Pictures JPOfficial Site: https://www.kaijumultiverse.com/Special Thanks to Avery Guerra   Photo courtesy of North Star Pictures JP. ©3North Star Pictures JP In the footsteps of the massive international smash that was GODZILLA MINUS ONE comes a new Kaiju! A combined military task force travels to an ancient Japanese Island, searching for the missing members of a construction team, currently in the process of building a new military base. Once there, they find a foreboding, fiery landscape that hides a terrifying threat, capable of destroying them... and all who venture near. KAIJU: ISLAND OF FIRE is written and directed by former Hollywood stuntman turned filmmaker Andrew L. Phillips (WORLD WAR Z, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER). The film is produced by James H. Christy and Avery Guerra. The latest round of cast additions to finalize the main cast

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    Photo courtesy of Atari. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Atari, PipeworksSpecial Thanks to Rabeeah Patail and Kevin McGhee   Atari, Pipeworks and Toho International have announced the return of a legendary kaiju arena brawler. GODZILLA: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS MELEE REMASTERED will launch on November 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for $29.99. Pre-orders for a physical edition on PlayStation 5 ($29.99 USD) and Nintendo Switch 2 ($39.99) are now available on atari.com. A high-fidelity Unreal Engine 5 remake of the hit 2002 3D arena fighter, the remaster bridges retro charm and modern performance, delivering scale and atmospheric grandeur to the in-demand cult classic. In GODZILLA: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS MELEE REMASTERED, players take the control of the franchises most iconic titans – including the fan-favorite Showa-era Mechagodzilla — arising from the depths to battle across fully destructible cities including Tokyo and

    The 4K Digital Remaster of Hayao Miyazaki's KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE comes to theaters in Japan this month. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N

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    The 4K Digital Remaster of Hayao Miyazaki's KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE comes to theaters in Japan this month. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Following a North American theatrical run this past Spring, the 4K Digital Remaster of Studio Ghibli's classic KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (魔女の宅急便, Majo no Takkyūbin, 1989) will receive a limited IMAX release in Japan starting June 19th, with a 2-week nationwide run kicking off July 3rd.    ● Introduction Since its release in 1989, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE—a timeless masterpiece directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli—has remained a beloved classic. Based on the children's novel of the same name by Eiko Kadono, this animated feature tells the story of Kiki, a 13-year-old girl of witch lineage. Following witch tradition, she leaves her hometown with her black cat companion, Jiji, to begin life in an

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    Photo courtesy of Pony Canyon. © Kazuya Konomoto / The Last Blossom Production Committee IN THEATRES FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY ON AUGUST 30TH & 31STSource: GKIDS press releaseAdditional Content: Pony Canyon, Inc.Official Site: https://anime-housenka.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/films/the-last-blossom/ (US) Special Thanks to Will Teare   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © Kazuya Konomoto / The Last Blossom Production Committee. GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced today it has acquired all rights for North America to THE LAST BLOSSOM (ホウセンカ, Housenka, 2025), the first original feature-length anime film directed by Baku Kinoshita (ODDTAXI) and animated by CLAP Animation Studio, who previously released POMPO THE CINÉPHILE with GKIDS in North American theatres. The animated feature will be released in theatres for two nights only in Japanese with English subtitles from August 30th and 31st.  THE LAST BLOSSOM

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    Photo courtesy of NEON. ©2025 TOHO CO., LTD./Story inc./office nino Co., Ltd./AOI Pro. All Rights Reserved. Kawamura’s Videogame-Based, Box Office Hit Stakes Its Claim As A Masterwork Of The Burgeoning Liminal Horror Genre  Source: NEON Official Site: https://exit8-movie.toho.co.jp/ (Japan), https://www.neonrated.com/film/exit-8 (US) Special Thanks to Ezra Scott-Henning and Vanessa Agovida      Photo courtesy of NEON. ©2025 TOHO CO., LTD./Story inc./office nino Co., Ltd./AOI Pro. All Rights Reserved. NEON has announced that the widely-acclaimed, audience favorite EXIT 8 (８番出口, 8-Ban Deguchi, 2025), from rising auteur Genki Kawamura, will be available on Blu-ray starting Tuesday, August 4th. After premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight Section and continuing on to Toronto, Busan, and BeyondFest, EXIT 8 hit US theaters on April 10th and opened to number 8 at the box office and has since crossed 4 million dollars domestically.

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment. ©SUNRISE Enter an Epic New Timeline in the Gundam Saga to Fight an Unknown Threat and “Become the Pilot You Were Born to Be”  Source: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. (US), BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. (Japan) Official Site: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/gundam-rogue-orbit (US), https://ghelix.ggame.jp// (Japan)   The US and Japanese branches of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. have provided SciFi Japan with information and images for their upcoming fast-paced, high-mobility action game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT (ガンダム ローグオービット, Gandamu Rōgu Ōbitto), which was revealed during the Summer Games Fest livestream this weekend. The announcement was marked by the release of US and Japanese teaser trailers, official websites, and the official X accounts.  Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the cinematic title introduces a brand-new timeline in the Gundam saga, where humanity must fight for survival against an unknown threat. The story is a bold new chapter in

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    Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2026 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved © 2026 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Source: Insight Editions Special Thanks to Sacha Chadwick   Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2026 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved © 2026 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary The Titans of the Monsterverse have conquered the big screen and television... and now, their mysteries are revealed in The Monarch Files: A Monsterverse Manual. Arriving June 23rd, this deluxe hardcover guide from Insight Editons is presented as a comprehensive, vital, and highly sensitive dossier for Monarch agents and researchers that is filled with photographs, artwork and information detailing the secrets of the organization: employees, technology, geographical locations, and the monsters themselves, including Godzilla, Kong, Mothra, King Ghidorah,

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