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    Photo courtesy of Seismic, LLC. ©TEZUKA PRODUCTIONS Photo courtesy of Seismic, LLC. ©TEZUKA PRODUCTIONS Seismic Announces Astro Boy Trick or Treat Blind Box toys Soft vinyl blind box figures combine Tezuka’s iconic character with famous monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, and the Mummy  Source:  Seismic, LLC.  Special Thanks to Alex Ashraf Rushdy  Seismic Toys, in collaboration with Gums Productions, has announced a brand new partnership with the legendary Tezuka Productions to produce officially licensed Astro Boy figurines, available for pre-order right now. The figures mix Tezuka’s iconic Astro Boy with Halloween-themed monsters for a unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and cuteness.   “Astro Boy is such an important piece of Japanese pop culture,” explains Seismic CCO Alex Rushdy. “We’ve built something totally unprecedented, mixing famous western monsters like werewolves and vampires with the

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    Logo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©TOEI ANIMATION Co., Ltd. Debut title FOXING: KITSUNÉ-TSUKI to be unveiled as a work-in-progress at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 Source: Toei Animation Inc.  Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©TOEI ANIMATION Co., Ltd. Toei Animation Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Nakano, Tokyo; President: Katsuhiro Takagi / TSE4816) proudly announces the launch of a new original animation brand, ETERNA Animation, in anticipation of the studio's 70th anniversary in 2026. The announcement follows a milestone moment for Toei Animation: its short film MAGIC CANDIES (based on the original picture book by Heena Baek) was nominated for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best Animated Short Film category, further cementing the studio's global reputation for excellence in animated storytelling and artistic achievement. Building upon this and many other accomplishments over the decades, Toei Animation is now

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Natsuki KIZU, SHINSHOKAN / given committee Source: Crunchyroll  Crunchyroll will bring GIVEN THE DOUBLE ALBUM: HIIRAGI MIX & TO THE SEA to theatres in the United States for one-day-only on June 16. The double feature of the series’ anime films is comprised of GIVEN THE MOVIE: HIIRAGI MIX (the second film of the series) and GIVEN THE MOVIE: TO THE SEA (the third film of the series). GIVEN THE MOVIE: TO THE SEA will screen in the special theatrical engagement a week before its streaming debut on Crunchyroll.   Created and Directed by: Noriko Hashimoto Based on: The manga given written and illustrated by Natsuki Kizu Produced: Lerche Runtime:  152 mins   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Natsuki KIZU, SHINSHOKAN / given committee GIVEN THE MOVIE: HIIRAGI MIX Film Synopsis: After Ritsuka Uenoyama

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    Image courtesy of TMS Entertainment and Wright Film. © Monkey Punch All Rights Reserved. © TMS All Rights Reserved. Source: TMS Entertainment, Wright Film Co. Official Site: https://www.lupin-3rd.net/zenigata-twolupins/ (Japan)Official X: https://x.com/lupin_anime  Kenyu Horiuchi plays the role of the fake Lupin. Photo courtesy of TMS Entertainment and Wright Film. TMS Entertainment and Wright Film have announced that the first trailer and new images have been released for LUPIN THE IIIRD: ZENIGATA AND THE TWO LUPINS (LUPIN THE IIIRD 銭形と2人のルパン, LUPIN THE IIIRD Zenigata to 2-ri no Rupan), a hard-hitting short action film starring Inspector Zenigata, which is the prequel to upcoming theatrical feature film, LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: IMMORTAL BLOODLINE (LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE 不死身の血族, LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE Fujimi no Ketsuzoku). Both ZENIGATA AND THE TWO LUPINS and IMMORTAL BLOODLINE are directed by Takeshi Koike, who has directed all of the connected "Lupin the IIIrd

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho International, Inc. Official Site:  https://godzilla.com/ Official Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Godzilla_Toho Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/godzilla_toho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tohogodzillaofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Godzilla_Toho Special Thanks to Liberty Galindo With Father’s Day right around the corner, Toho International is excited to share some fun and fandom-packed gift ideas from their Godzilla line and iiZO’s anime-inspired collectibles and apparel, perfect for the dads who stomp through life like a kaiju or collect like a pro. From bold Godzilla gear at Godzilla.com to sleek, anime-themed apparel and collectibles from iiZO.shop, these picks are built for fans who wear their passions proudly.   Dadzilla Approved  This Father’s Day, unleash your epic with Toho’s Godzilla collectibles, made for the dad who rules the living room like a kaiju king. Fierce, legendary, and unforgettable, just like him. Products can be purchased at: Godzilla.com  

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    Special Panel in Partnership with TV Asahi to Include Q&A Discussion with the Series’ Director Hiroaki Akagi and Producers Yosuke Sakurai and Kazuki EndoSource: HIDIVE Official Site: https://bokuyaba-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Norio Sakurai(AKITASHOTEN)/The Dangers in My Heart Committee Rom-com fans will be clamoring for seats when THE DANGERS IN MY HEART (僕の心のヤバイやつ,  Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) takes center stage at Anime Expo 2025. AMC Networks’ HIDIVE revealed today plans for a special  preview panel for the eagerly anticipated THE DANGERS IN MY HEART Movie at this year’s annual anime convention during July 4th weekend in Los Angeles, Calif.  The panel is presented in partnership with TV Asahi and will spotlight the first-ever THE DANGERS IN MY HEART franchise film, which was announced last September during the Fan Appreciation Project!! event in Tokyo. Combining a

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    Source: CrunchyrollAdditional Content: Youtooz (Thanks to Vincent Ngo) Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll, the global brand fueling anime fandom worldwide, is announcing a massive lineup for Anime Expo—one the largest celebrations of the medium. From July 3-6, Crunchyroll is taking fans behind the scenes of beloved series, hosting premieres for highly anticipated shows, and giving fans the first look at newly announced titles coming to the platform. Today, Crunchyroll is announcing all-new titles set to stream on the platform, with several set to premiere and have first looks at Anime Expo, including:  LET’S PLAY—the gaming-themed webcomic premieres at Anime Expo  OTHERWORLDLY MUNCHKIN: LET'S SPEEDRUN THE DUNGEON WITH ONLY 1 HP!—a new comedic isekai series with some otherworldly swag at Crunchyroll’s booth.   Click the link to learn more about Crunchyroll’s Newly Acquired Series! Save the date! The Crunchyroll Industry

    Fans will receive a limited edition ONE PIECE card at the Los Angeles Dodgers' ONE PIECE Night on July 3rd. Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION

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    Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Fans will receive a limited edition ONE PIECE card at the Los Angeles Dodgers' ONE PIECE Night on July 3rd. Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION On the heels of joining the Los Angeles Dodgers to announce its sponsorship of ONE PIECE Night on July 3 at Dodger Stadium, legendary studio Toei Animation revealed a limited edition ONE PIECE card to be given away to ticketed fans attending the event. This card for the ONE PIECE CARD GAME showcases one-time special occasion collaboration art drawn by ONE PIECE Creator Eiichiro Oda to celebrate the Dodgers sponsorship. This original artwork depicts ONE PIECE lead character Monkey D. Luffy as a baseball player dressed in a L.A. Dodgers’ hat and jersey. The ONE PIECE card will be distributed to ticketed fans — one card per

    The cast and director of CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN attend a fan event in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    The cast and director of CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN attend a fan event in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: TOHO Marketing, Wright FilmOfficial Site: https://chibigodzilla.jp/Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chibigodzi_official   Monster Island Residents Gathering 2025 poster. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2023 TOHO CO., LTD. Today, May 31st, the first fan meeting event for the TV anime CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ちびゴジラの逆襲, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū) was held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi in Tokyo, with voice actor Jun Fukuyama (Chibi Godzilla) serving as MC. At Fukuyama's invitation, actors Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Chibi Mechagodzilla), Rie Takahashi (Chibi Mothra), and Hiro Shimono (Chibi Rodan), all holding cute stuffed toys of the characters they play, as well as director Taketo Shinkai and Chibi Godzilla (in a costume) took to the stage. The "Monster Island Residents Gathering 2025" (怪獣島住民集会2025,  Kaijū-Jima Jūmin Shūkai 2025) was a

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    Image courtesy of Toho. © Monkey Punch All Rights Reserved. © TMS All Rights Reserved. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., TMS EntertainmentOfficial Site: https://lupinthe3rd.com/ (Japan) A SciFi Japan Exclusive       Introduction The famous Lupin the IIIrd returns as a 2D theatrical animation for the first time in nearly 30 years!  The setting is a mysterious island that is not on the map. When Lupin and his friends arrive on the island in search of treasure, they are met by an unknown entity and his "Immortal Bloodline." The story unfolds with unprecedented scale and drama, and is the ultimate origin that connects all the "Lupin the IIIrd Universe" works. The original work was created by managa artist Monkey Punch. The director of LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: IMMORTAL BLOODLINE is Koike Takeshi, who has directed all of

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    Photo courtesy of Funko. ©Solo Leveling Animation Partners Photo courtesy of Funko. ©Solo Leveling Animation Partners Source: FunkoSpecial Thanks to Matthew Saribut In celebration of SOLO LEVELING winning the Anime of the Year 2025 award, Funko has released a limited time Pop figure of Sung Jinwoo! This Pop is available for only 2 weeks staring today and only available in the U.S., so act fast before they run out!   POP Animation: AOTY - Sung Jinwoo (SOLO LEVELING) Item Number: 93156 Material: Vinyl Release Date: Available Now MSRP: $25.00 Congratulations to the 2025 Anime of the Year, SOLO LEVELING! Commemorate this award-winning series with POP! Sung Jinwoo! This collectible features a celebratory gold deco finish that is sure to shine in your collection’s spotlight. Expand your SOLO LEVELING set by making this POP! Sung

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    Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION The Los Angeles Dodgers and legendary anime studio Toei Animation have announced an official partnership agreement that establishes a one-day stadium promotion for the global hit series ONE PIECE. The planned ONE PIECE Night will take place on Thursday, July 3 for the Dodgers’ 7:10 p.m. game against the Chicago White Sox. ONE PIECE is produced by Toei Animation and based on the best-selling manga of all time created by Eiichiro Oda. Now over 25 years since its Japanese TV premiere in 1999, this iconic episodic series has taken its place in mainstream pop culture, attracting millions of fans of all ages around the world. Today, the franchise has grown to encompass 15 feature films, numerous video games, a trading card game and an ever-expanding catalog

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    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©MOVIC • Aniplex. All Rights Reserved. Source: HIDIVE Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©MOVIC • Aniplex. All Rights Reserved. This Friday, the Japanese cult classic film VAMPIRE HUNTER D (吸血鬼ハンターD, Kyūketsuki Hantā Dī, 1985) will premiere simultaneously on AMC Networks’ HIDIVE and Shudder streaming platforms. The dual debut on May 30 follows on the heels of the movie’s highly successful 40th anniversary re-release co-presented by both streamers in more than 600 theaters across the U.S. and Canada on April 9, 10 & 13.   Directed by Toyoo Ashida, VAMPIRE HUNTER D is an OVA (“original video animation”) adaptation based on the best-selling novel series of the same name by Hideyuki Kikuchi. The movie offered audiences a mix of samurai action and gothic horror and garnered accolades from fans and critics alike. Today, VAMPIRE HUNTER

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    Source: VIZ Media, LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Chantelle Sturt Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. ©ONE, Yusuke Murata/SHUEISHA, Hero Association HQ Get ready, heroes! VIZ Media is excited to officially announce its acquisition of ONE-PUNCH MAN Season 3, the highly anticipated continuation of the beloved satirical superhero anime known for its outrageous humor, high-octane action, and Saitama’s legendary one-punch defeats. Fans can catch up on Seasons 1 and 2 now, streaming on ulu (U.S.) and Netflix (Canada and Latin America). Digital purchase options are also available via Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home (U.S.), and through Google, Apple TV, Microsoft Movies & TV, and YouTube (U.S. and Canada).  The acquisition encompasses theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania. The Japanese broadcast of Season 3 is scheduled to premiere in October 2025. Additional details regarding streaming

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    Photo courtesy of TOHO Marketing. Source: TOHO Marketing, Mori Building Co., Ltd., Wright Film Exhibition Website: https://www.azabudai-hills.com/azabudaihillsgallery/sp/isaotakahata-ex/   Azabudai Hills Gallery (Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A, MB floor) is ow selling tickets for "Takahata Isao Exhibition - The Man Who Planted Japanese Animation" (高畑勲展 ̶日本のアニメーションを作った男。, Takahata Isao-ten Nihon no Animēshon o Tsukutta Otoko.). The event runs from June 27 to September 15, 2025, and is also scheduled to open in Paris, France this autumn. Isao Takahata. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. Isao Takahata (October 29, 1935 – April 5, 2018) was a co-founder (along with Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki) of Studio Ghibli. His directing credits include the internationally acclaimed GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (火垂るの墓, Hotaru no Haka, 1988), POM POKO (平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ, Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko, 1994), and the academy Award-nominated THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA (かぐや姫の物語, Kaguya-hime no

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its August 2025 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. MADE IN ABYSS: THE GOLDEN CITY OF THE SCORCHING SUN SEASON 2 PREMIUM BOX SET Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         325 min.Street Date:      8/5/2025Language:        English Dub, Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $199.98 No one has ventured into the sixth layer of the Abyss and remain unchanged. No one returns from their Last Dive, and no one knows what happened to those who delved further. Even with the possession of a White Whistle, an ominous specter hovers above Riko, Reg and Nanachi as they advance down to the sixth layer, the Capital of the Unreturned. The pathways are more treacherous, the environment harsher, and the creatures even more dangerous, but

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee The Genre Bending Occult Smash Hit Comes To Theaters Globally Prior To Streaming Debut Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://anime-dandadan.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/ (US) Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo and Alanna Hall   DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee Tickets are on sale now, and a new trailer has been released for DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, the global theatrical premiere of the second season of the smash-hit anime series DAN DA DAN (ダンダダン). DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE comes to North American theaters nationwide in original Japanese and English language dubbed screenings, as well as in select D-BOX screens, beginning June 6th from GKIDS. Purchase tickets now from https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/tickets/.   VIEW TRAILER HERE: https://www.youtube.com  

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    The Explosive Anime Feature from the Beloved Action FranchiseSource: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Lizbeth Galeno Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ©Tsukasa Hojo/Core Mix/2023 City Hunter the Movie Production Committee Ryo Saeba’s crime sweeping adventures continue in CITY HUNTER: ANGEL DUST (劇場版シティーハンター 天使の涙, Gekijō-ban Shitīhantā Tenshi no Namida, 2023) as the action comedy arrives on Blu-Ray in select North American e-commerce stores from Anime Limited, with distribution by Shout! Studios. This latest high-octane installment based on Tsukasa Hojo’s wildly popular manga of the same name boasts the franchise’s signature blend of hard-boiled humor with gritty combat, in a stylish return to form that longtime fans and collectors won’t want to miss. Produced by the acclaimed Sunrise studio and directed by Kayuyoshi Takeuchi—with general direction by franchise veteran Kenji Kodama, the original director of the City Hunter TV series—ANGEL DUST reunites voice legends Kamiya Akira (Ryo Saeba)

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    Source: Crunchyroll Based on the original manga created by Hiroshi Noda, NO LONGER ALLOWED IN ANOTHER WORLD Season 1 will be released on Blu-ray on August 19 from Crunchyroll. A Limited Edition box set will contain three exclusive art cards along with the release of a Standard Edition Blu-ray as well. Both versions will contain episode previews, promo videos, and textless opening and ending credit videos as special features. THE CONCIERGE, directed by Yoshimi Itazu (RUN WITH THE WIND) and animated by Production I.G, will also release on August 12 on Blu-ray from Crunchyroll, who distributed the film theatrically in North America on September 11, 2024. More series releasing in North America on Blu-ray in August from Crunchyroll also include MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION Season 1, ONE PIECE Season 14 Voyage 6 (Episodes 953-964) with specially commissioned cover art, and ONE PIECE - Collection 38

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://anime-dandadan.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/ (US) Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo   DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee Tickets are on sale now, and a new trailer has been released for DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, the global theatrical premiere of the second season of the smash-hit anime series DAN DA DAN (ダンダダン). DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE comes to North American theaters nationwide in original Japanese and English language dubbed screenings, as well as in select D-BOX screens, beginning June 6th from GKIDS. Purchase tickets now from https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/tickets/.   VIEW TRAILER HERE: SUBTITLED | DUBBED   DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, kicks off the thrillingly eerie EVIL EYE arc, which began in

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