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    Source: Funimation Films press release Official Movie Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimationfilms.com/myheroacademia (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (??????????? THE MOVIE ???????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ??-ri no H?roo?, 2018) opens in theaters today for its five-day theatrical run – September 25 – October 2, 2018. Moviegoers everywhere can now enjoy this highly-anticipated animated film in both Japanese with English subtitles and English dub in more than 500 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES is first feature film from the award-winning MY HERO ACADEMIA franchise -- the most awarded anime series of 2017 by both critics and fans alike. The film will screen in English dub on September 25, 27 & 29 and in Japanese with English subtitles on September 26 & October 2. Theater locations and ticketing available here. Movie

    North American theatrical poster. Image courtesy of Funimation. © Bird Studio/ Shueisha. © 2018 DRAGON BALL SUPER THE MOVIE Production Committee

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    English Dub Red Carpet World Premiere to Take Place December 13 at the Historic TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Official Site: dbmovie-20th.com (Japan), dragonballsuperofficial.com (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto The wait is over, and the battle date set. Super Saiyans Goku and Vegeta will gather to face their most powerful foe ever on January 16 -- the official theatrical opening date for DRAGON BALL SUPER: BROLY (???????? ????, Doragon Booru-Choo Burorii, 2018) announced today by Funimation Films. The 20th film from the franchise and first from the DRAGON BALL SUPER series, DRAGON BALL SUPER: BROLY is based on the original story, screenplay and character designs of creator Akira Toriyama and features an updated art style reminiscent of the classic bestselling Dragon Ball manga series. To celebrate the new film, Funimation will host a star-studded red carpet world premiere of the

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    Source: Funimation Films press release Official Movie Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimationfilms.com/myheroacademia (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto The highly anticipated release of MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (??????????? THE MOVIE ???????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ??-ri no H?roo?, 2018) is just a month away and starting today fans across North America can now purchase advance tickets via the official movie website to screenings in more than 500 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. Buzz about this first feature film from the award-winning MY HERO ACADEMIA franchise has anime enthusiasts clamoring across social media for the latest news and information about the movie. MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES will have a five-day theatrical run, September 25, 26, 27, 29 and October 2, 2018, and will screen in both English dub (September 25, 27, 29) and Japanese with English subtitles (September 26, October 2). To celebrate

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Now, count your sins! The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and giant, high-res photos of their DefoReal Series figure of Kamen Rider W -- aka Kamen Rider Double -- from Toei`s 11th Heisei Rider series, KAMEN RIDER W (????????????Kamen Raidaa Daburu, 2009-10). The "Super Deformed" (SD) style figure depicts W`s basic Cyclone Joker form. The palm-sized figure features glossy paint on the right/Cyclone side of the body, a matte finish on the left/Joker side, and a scarf sculpted as if flowing in the wind. W`s compound eyes are molded in translucent plastic and glow red when the figure is placed on his display stand. The light-up gimmick requires requires two LR44 coin batteries (sold separately).

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    First Feature Film of the Global Hit Anime Franchise to Screen as Five-Day Limited Engagement Source: Funimation Films press release Official Movie Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimationfilms.com/myheroacademia (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Today, during an exclusive interview with IGN, voice actors Christopher R. Sabat and Justin Briner, stars of the MY HERO ACADEMIA series, revealed the theatrical release dates for the eagerly anticipated new film MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (??????????? THE MOVIE ???????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ??-ri no H?roo?, 2018). Funimation Films can confirm that the official theatrical dates for MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES are September 25, 26, 27, 29 and October 2, 2018. This first ever feature film in the MY HERO ACADEMIA franchise from Toho Co. Ltd., will screen in both Japanese (English subtitles) and English dub on separate dates during its five-day run in over 400 theaters across

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    Company Joins Seven-City Dragon Ball North America Tour 2018 to Promote New Film from Original Creator Akira Toriyama Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Official Site: dbmovie-20th.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Earth’s mightiest Saiyan Goku is set to return to U.S. and Canadian theaters with today’s announcement that Funimation Films has acquired the theatrical rights to the new DRAGON BALL SUPER movie, entitled DRAGON BALL SUPER: BROLY (???????? ????, Doragon Booru-Choo Burorii, 2018). This is the twentieth film in the DRAGON BALL franchise and is based on the story, screenplay and character designs of original creator Akira Toriyama. As part of its distribution agreement with producer Toei Animation and the film’s international distributor Twentieth Century Fox, Funimation also secured the home entertainment, video on demand and broadcast rights to the film. This latest agreement builds on the 22-year long partnership between Toei Animation and Funimation,

    Deku in the anime film MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES. Image courtesy of Toho. © 2018

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimation.com/myheroacademia (US) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. has provided new high-res images from MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (??????????? THE MOVIE ???????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ??-ri no H?roo?), the first film from the hit superhero franchise MY HERO ACADEMIA. Funimation Films has acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to this movie and -- in partnership with Toho -- will host its world premiere at Anime Expo 2018 on July 5. The Japanese theatrical release follows on August 3, with the film coming to North American cinemas this fall. CREDITS World Premiere: July 5, 2018 (Anime Expo 2018) Japanese Theatrical Release Date: August 3, 2018 (Nationwide Roadshow at Toho Cinemas) VOICE CAST Deku (Izuku Midoriya): Daiki Yamashita All Might (Toshinori Yagi): Kenta Miyake Kacchan (Katsuki Bakugo): Nobuhiko Okamoto Uravity (Ochako

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    Unlicensed Superheroes Defend The Innocent Outside Of The Law In This Series Set In The World Of My Hero Academia Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces a new series set in the world of the bestselling manga series My Hero Academia with the release of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes on July 3rd. The new comedy-action series My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has been highly anticipated by manga readers. The series is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published in print and digital editions under the Shonen Jump imprint. The print MSRP for Volume 1 will be $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. Digital editions will be available via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo,

    The anime film MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES will have its world premiere at this year`s Anime Expo. Image courtesy of Toho. © 2018

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    First Feature From MY HERO ACADEMIA To Hit North American Theaters This Fall Source: Funimation Entertainment press release, Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimation.com/myheroacademia (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Anime’s hottest new heroes will soon make their big screen debut with the release of MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (??????????? THE MOVIE ???????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ??-ri no H?roo?) -- the first film from the hit franchise MY HERO ACADEMIA. Funimation Films acquired rights to this highly anticipated movie from Toho Co. Ltd. and will distribute the film across the U.S. and Canada this fall. As a special kick-off to the film’s theatrical marketing, Funimation Films, Toho and Anime Expo have partnered together to present the subtitled world premiere of the film at next month’s AX 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES will

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    Product Info and GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their new Gigantic Series figure of the battle damaged Son Goku from DRAGON BALL Z (???????Z, Doragon Booru Z). Standing 1½ feet tall, the soft vinyl figure features hair molded in translucent plastic. A built-in light-up gimmick is powered by two AAAA batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Gigantic Series: Son Goku (Damaged Edition) Light-Up Version -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????????? ???(?????) ??Ver. ???????????? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Code: 413-PGGD06R Product Size: Height Approximately 46cm (18 Inches) Material:

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    Visit Comic Retailers On May 5th To Receive FREE VIZ Media Samplers Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media proudly announces its participation and support for Free Comic Book Day 2018 with a special Silver Level Sponsor sampler containing excerpts from My Hero Academia and RWBY, and a second Gold Level Sponsor sampler showcasing the latest new Pokémon manga -- Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokémon Horizon: Sun & Moon! Scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 5th at thousands of locations nationwide, Free Comic Book Day is an annual promotional campaign developed by the North American comic book industry to help bring new readers of all ages and interests in to independent comic book stores. Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) began in 2002 and is coordinated by the industry`s single largest distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors. Readers

    The heroes Shirogane, Kameider and Takeru greet attendees of Local Superhero Festival 2017 in Chiba. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © Artist crew

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    Author: Daisuke Ishizuka There are countless superheroes in Japan, and many are "local superheroes" who only protect their home city, town or neighborhood. Since 2014, these local superheroes have gathered once a year for a special live event. The Local Superhero Festival 2017 was held in Chiba with 95 hero teams (more than 350 characters) attending. This was new record of the festival. For two days, the local superheroes performed stage shows, interacted with fans, and posed for photos. Kameider, the guardian of Tokyo`s Kameido area (and a local hero previously featured on SciFi Japan), also joined the Festival this year. Kameider performed onstage show and played games with audiences and other local superheroes. He carried two new items -- a sword and buckle -- both designed by manga artist Kia Asamiya. His masterpiece is Silent Möbius and he was a designer of creatures for KAMEN RIDER

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    HUGE High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with an early look at their giant monster figures scheduled for release in June 2017. Some items are still in the unpainted prototype stage, so we’ll run a full update with complete product information and painted figure pics as soon as they’re available. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Toho Daikaiju Series: Hedorah /????????? ????? Hedorah from

    Cover art for the SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. © Naoko Takeuchi/PNP ? Toei Animation

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    First Feature Film Of The Legendary Anime Series Debuts In April As A Combo Pack; Standard DVD Edition Also Available Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Toei Animation Inc. and VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announce preorders for the home media release of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????, Gekijooban Bishoojo Senshi Seeraa Muun Aaru, 1993). Presented uncut and available for the first time in North America, SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE will be released on April 18th as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack (MSRP: $29.98 U.S. / $34.99 CAN) and as a Standard Edition DVD (MSRP: $19.98 U.S. / $24.99 CAN). Preorders are now available from a variety of leading outlets and online retailers. The SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE Blu-ray/DVD Combo

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    Season 2 of Hit Anime Series to Premiere on April 1st Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Official Site: heroaca.com (Japan), funimation.com/myheroclass (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Following the successful first season of the most highly-anticipated, new series of 2016, Funimation Entertainment revealed today that it has acquired rights to Season 2 of MY HERO ACADEMIA (???????????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia). In a first for the series, MY HERO ACADEMIA will premiere simultaneously in Japan, U.S., Canada, U.K. and Ireland on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Including the premiere, Funimation will present the first six episodes of both the English-subtitled simulcast and English SimulDub on the same day they are broadcast in Japan. Simulcast and SimulDub episodes will both be available on FunimationNow. Ahead of the premiere, a special, Season 1 recap episode of MY HERO ACADEMIA will premiere in Japan on Saturday, March 25. “MY HERO

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    First Feature Film Of The Legendary Anime Series Opens In Major Canadian Cities -- Fans Invited To Attend Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: viz.com/sailor-moon-r-the-movie-coming-to-theaters (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media and Los Angeles based film distribution company, ELEVEN ARTS, have announced the theatrical premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????, Gekijooban Bishoojo Senshi Seeraa Muun Aaru, 1993) across Canada starting March 1st. Canadian fans will have this special opportunity to catch the legendary anime film’s big-screen debut at 39 theatres in key cities including Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, and more! For the full Canadian theater listing, additional information and to purchase advance tickets, please visit elevenarts.net/sailormoon. SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE premieres across Canada following a highly successful opening in the U.S. at more than 300 theatres earlier this year; the majority of which were

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    Feature Film Premiere Will Include In-Person Cast Interviews Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: viz.com/sailor-moon-r-the-movie-coming-to-theaters (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Toei Animation Inc., acclaimed producers of global animation, and VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, present an exclusive opportunity for SAILOR MOON fans. Through their partnership, they have organized a very special one night presentation at Downtown LA’s legendary Theatre at Ace Hotel in celebration of the U.S. theatrical premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????, Gekijooban Bishoojo Senshi Seeraa Muun Aaru, 1993). The Theatre at Ace Hotel, in the former home of the Historic United Artists Theatre, will host the film’s theatrical premiere in a gala event on Friday, January 13th. The Theatre at Ace Hotel 929 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015 General admission tickets

    The classic SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE will receive a special limited engagement in U.S. theaters. Logo courtesy of VIZ Media. © Naoko Takeuchi ? PNP ? Toei Animation

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    First Feature Film Of The Legendary Anime Series Makes A Big Screen Premiere In Over 300 Theaters Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab Official Site: viz.com/sailor-moon-r-the-movie-coming-to-theaters (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Toei Animation Inc. and VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, teams with Los Angeles-based film distribution company, ELEVEN ARTS, to present the U.S. premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????, Gekijooban Bishoojo Senshi Seeraa Muun Aaru, 1993) in a series of special limited engagements in late January at more than 300 theaters across the U.S. The exclusive event also features the North American theatrical debut of the original SAILOR MOON short, MAKE UP! SAILOR GUARDIANS. Screenings will be offered English dubbed, with select screenings in Japanese with English subtitles (please check theaters for info). A special SAILOR

    The heroes Takeru, Kameider and Shirogan -- flanked by MC girls -- defend Kameido each month from evildoers. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © Artist crew

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    New Live Superhero Show October 2nd in Tokyo Author: Daisuke Ishizuka Japan is the most dangerous country in the world... it has been attacked repeatedly by giant monsters, creatures and aliens. Besides, there are various evil groups at work, even if some of them only target one neighborhood. Kameido is an area of Tokyo and it is one of my favorite parts of the city. I often visit Kameido Tenjinjya shrine; it has beautiful garden with ponds, is full of flowers and greens, and great historical buildings. But there is also an evil group that has watched and waited for a chance to conquer Kameido. They appear about once a month in sectioned off areas of the streets, in parking areas or the stage at the city park. They recently came to the stage during the park`s summer festival in Kameido. along with

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    Features Works From Legendary Properties Including GATCHAMAN, FINAL FANTASY, Vampire Hunter D And More Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, celebrates the work of one of anime and pop art’s most renowned artists and character designers as it announces the release of Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations on August 19th. Packed with sketches, commentary, and interviews, this beautiful volume offers a concise survey of Amano’s remarkable career to date, featuring selected full-color pieces for series such as FINAL FANTASY, Vampire Hunter D and GATCHAMAN (BATTLE OF THE PLANETS), as well as for his own creations like Hero and N.Y. Salad. Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations carries an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN. Since launching his career at the age of 15 with the

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