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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Mothra: Queen of the Monsters #4 The twins' actions have brought Megaguirus to the present. Through a twist of fate, they realize that this action created a loop, and Megaguirus is actually responsible for weakening Mothra enough to perish at the hands of Antra. Their new Mothra isn't even close to ready for her rematch against Megaguirus, so Emi and Mira hatch their most daring plan yet: train Mothra with a rematch against her killer — Antra. Will Mothra survive this deadly kaiju clash? And if she does, will it be enough to save the world? Release Date: July 16, 2025 Price: $4.99 Pages: 32 Writer: Sophie CampbellArtist: Matt FrankColorists: Roberto Rivera and Matt FrankLetterers: Darran Robinson and Nathan WidickEditor: Jake WilliamsCover A: Sophie CampbellCover B: Roberto

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    Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Abrams Official Website: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/godzilla-the-first-70-years_9781419762116/Special Thanks to Stephanie Keane and Steve Ryfle   Cover art. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Publisher Abrams is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new book Godzilla: The First 70 Years. Written by Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski (authors of Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa), the large Toho-authorized hardcover is packed with information on all the Japanese films up to GODZILLA MINUS ONE, as well as photos from the Toho archives, including previously unpublished pics.   Synopsis:        Godzilla: The First 70 Years is a narrative and visual history of Japan’s King of the Monsters, chronicling the triumphs, challenges, and meaning of seven decades of city-trashing, kaiju-smashing mayhem. It is also a tribute to Godzilla’s creators and

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Source: CrunchyrollSpecial Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris  As the anticipation for the final battle ignites, get ready to fall into DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編, Gekijō-ban `Kimetsu no Yaiba' Mugen-jō Hen), coming to Hall H at San Diego Comic Con for a special presentation featuring film guests, special surprises, and a sneak-peek at exclusive footage from the film, the first time international audiences will be seeing it outside of Japan.    Hall H Programming Description:  DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA has won the admiration of millions of fans around the globe since its debut in 2019. In celebration of the highly anticipated first feature film of the epic trilogy coming exclusively to theaters on September 12, 2025, Crunchyroll is proud to present DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE coming to Hall H!

    The vampire Ranmaru Mori (Ryo Yoshizawa) struggles to protect his perfect meal in the manga adaptation BABANBA BANBAN VAMPIRE. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 Babanba Banban Vampire Film Partners © Hiromasa Okushima (Akita Shoten) 2022

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    The vampire Ranmaru Mori (Ryo Yoshizawa) struggles to protect his perfect meal in the manga adaptation BABANBA BANBAN VAMPIRE. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 Babanba Banban Vampire Film Partners © Hiromasa Okushima (Akita Shoten) 2022 Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/bababa-eiga/ (Japan)   Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 Babanba Banban Vampire Film Partners © Hiromasa Okushima (Akita Shoten) 2022 Shochiku has provided information and photos for their new film, BABANBA BANBAN VAMPIRE (ババンババンバンバンパイア, Baban Baban Ban Banpaia), based on the manga Baban Baban Ban Vampire* by Hiromasa Okushima. The movie opened in Japan on Friday, July 4, 2025  (postponed from the rpreviously scheduled February 14th release) and will have its North American Premiere on Sunday, July 27 at the New York Asian Film Festival.   Synopsis Ranmaru Mori (Ryo Yoshizawa) works at a public bath, but

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    Logo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Follow IGN and Toei Animation’s social media to learn how to win tickets to the party on July 25Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto IGN is teaming up with Toei Animation for an epic ONE PIECE-themed After Party at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and fans will have the chance to win tickets! Taking place on Friday, July 25 at the iconic San Diego Hard Rock Hotel, the “IGN San Diego Comic-Con 2025 After Party Presented by ONE PIECE” will include a trading card giveaway, photo ops, mascots, live DJ, and a special appearance by Colleen Clinkenbeard, voice of Monkey D. Luffy from the series’ popular English dub. This is an exclusive event for invited industry guests as well as a select number of ticket holders. These tickets are not available for

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    Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. Source: MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. Eureka Entertainment is proud to announce the Blu-ray release of FLAMING BROTHERS (江湖龍虎鬥, Jiāng Hú Lóng Hǔ Dòu, 1987), the explosive crime action thriller that epitomizes the “heroic bloodshed” genre of 1980s Hong Kong cinema. Presented from a stunning new 2K restoration, this marks the film’s Blu-ray debut in both the UK and North America. FLAMING BROTHERS will be released as part of the Eureka Classics range on 16 September 2025 in North America, in a Limited Edition of 2,000 copies per territory. Each edition will feature an exclusive O-card slipcase and a collectors’ booklet. A standout Hong Kong crime thriller released amidst the wave of heroic bloodshed films that followed in the wake of John Woo’s A BETTER

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    The Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project Main Visual (Japanese version). Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS First Plans Include Global Release of Smartphone App Game and Distribution of Past Works on YouTubeSource: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: https://60th.m-78.jp/ Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masayuki Nagatake) is pleased to announce the launch of the "Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project" (ウルトラマンシリーズ60周年プロジェクト, Urutoraman Shirīzu 60-Shūnen Purojekuto). The announcement was made today, July 10th JST, which is "Ultraman Day" (ウルトラマンの日, Urutoraman no Hi), as registered with the Japan Anniversary Association. This Project will run for approximately two and a half years from July 2025 and will convey the enduring appeal of Ultraman by exploring the profound stories and universal themes within each series.   About the "Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project" On July 10, 1966, Ultraman made his first appearance on television. Since

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. On July 22nd, IDW Publishing will release the trade paperback of their Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre miniseries. Godzilla takes on his greatest foes yet—Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes, and the Time Machinist—in this graphic novel mash-up by Tom Scioli.   This trade paperback collects the three-issue series.   Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre TPBWriter: Tom ScioliArtist: Tom ScioliRelease Date: July 22, 2025Page Count: 152SRP: $21.99 The year is 1922. Mysterious man of luxury Jay Gatsby continues to throw parties at his palatial Long Island estate in hopes of attracting the attention of his love, Daisy Buchanan. But his latest affair is interrupted when it attracts the one thing more dangerous than love: Godzilla!   Now, Gatsby has no choice but to turn his undying will away

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Caitlin Storer Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win ULTRASEVEN: The Official Novel of the Series. Adapting the classic and genre-defining series ULTRASEVEN iby Tsuburaya Productions, Hugo and Scribe award-winning author Pat Cadigan brings a fresh take to the iconic and action-packed adventures of Earth's monster-battling savior.   Synopsis:        In the not-too-distant future, Earth is besieged by aliens. However, the mysterious Dan Moroboshi comes to the defense of humanity, transforming into his true form—the towering Ultraseven—when the planet is endangered. Alongside his allies, the six elite members of the Terrestrial Defense Force, Ultraseven will give everything he has to stop the myriad of foes who are prepared to bring ruin and destruction to the people of Earth.   ULTRASEVEN: The Official Novel of

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    New key visual for the GODZILLA THE RIDE: GREAT CLASH film attraction. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Seibuen Amusement Park   On May 8th, Toho Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) announced the production and distribution of a new Godzilla ride attraction film for the i-Ride system, manufactured by Taiwan's Brogent Technologies, Inc., which would be installed in multiple countries around the world. Takashi Yamazaki. Photo courtesy of Toho. Developed under the temp title "New Godzilla: The Ride" (新・ゴジラ・ザ・ライド, Shin Gojira za Raido), the new attraction film is directed, written, and VFX produced by Takashi Yamazaki, winner of the 96th Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for the international hit GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023). Yamazaki also directed “Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle” (ゴジラ・ザ・ライド大怪獣頂上決戦, Gojira za Raido Daikaijū Chōjō Kessen) for Seibuen Amusement

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ⒸMasamune Shirow・Production I.G/Kodansha・ Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Production Committee Featuring The Complete Second Season, A 100-page Artbook, 4 Art Cards And More! Source: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Lizbeth Galeno Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ⒸMasamune Shirow・Production I.G/Kodansha・ Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Production Committee Return to the near-future world as GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 Season 2, of the popular cyberpunk anime series makes its North American Blu-Ray debut in select e–commerce stores from Anime Limited, distributed by Shout! Studios. The limited edition set will be a must-have for fans of the iconic franchise, presenting the never-ending cybercrimes and global threat combatted by Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 to viewers in a stunning slipcase housing a comprehensive set with art illustrations and a bevy of bonus features. From series director Kenji Kamiyama and studio Production I.G,

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    Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. Source: MVD Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. Eureka Entertainment is proud to announce the release of FURIOUS SWORDS AND FANTASTIC WARRIORS, a spectacular collection of ten martial arts classics from the legendary Chang Cheh, the “Godfather of Hong Kong cinema.” Presented on Blu-ray for the first time in North America, this definitive five-disc set will be available as part of the Eureka Classics range. The collection will be released on 23 September 2025 in North America, in a strictly limited edition of 2,000 copies (per territory). This exclusive release will feature a slipcase and a collectors’ booklet. Distinguished by his penchant for bloodshed and a thematic concentration on the bonds of brotherhood and masculine sacrifice, Chang Cheh is one of the most prolific and accomplished

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    Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad Source:  Bushiroad Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://godzilla-cardgame.com/ Toho Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) and Bushiroad Co., Ltd. (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takaaki Kidani) are pleased to announce that the first three products from the new GODZILLA CARD GAME (ゴジラ カードゲーム, Gojira Kādo Gēmu) - two Starter Decks and one Booster Pack - were released on Saturday, July 5th.  In the GODZILLA CARD GAME, the Godzilla series moves the stage from the movie screen to the game board, and a major battle over the series' 70-year history. As a card game of attack and defense, it will offer a new playing experience that evokes the Godzilla movies and images. Bushiroad is a partner with Toho for this game, providing sales support at TCG (trading card games) specialty stores and mass

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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 Originally scheduled for July 15th, Ryo Saeba’s crime sweeping adventure comedy 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) will now arrive on Blu-Ray in select North American e-commerce stores from Anime Limited, with distribution by Shout! Studios, on August 26th. 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

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Sui Ishida/Shueisha, Tokyo Ghoul Production Committee Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Sui Ishida/Shueisha, Tokyo Ghoul Production Committee. Crunchyroll is set to unleash SINK YOUR TEETH: A TOKYO GHOUL CELEBRATION a special Tokyo Ghoul celebration showcasing select episodes from season one for one-day-only on July 21 in the United States. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release the compilation film in select theatres, consisting of episodes 1, 5, 8, 10, 11, and 12 from season one. The film will be available dubbed in English. Watch the Official Trailer HERE. TOKYO GHOUL follows the story of Ken Kaneki, a quiet college student who becomes a ghoul after a freak accident with his date, Rize Kamishiro, goes wrong. All three seasons of TOKYO GHOUL, as well as TOKYO GHOUL √A and TOKYO GHOUL:re, are available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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    Source: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Publisher TOKYOPOP highlighted a diverse range of notable manga licenses during its panel at Anime Expo this past weekend. The presentation spotlighted 9 new titles set for print and digital release that will join the LoveLove imprint in 2026. The new additions include IN SO DEEP, IT’S ALREADY LOVE, AYAKA IS IN LOVE WITH HIROKO, WALKING IN YOUR TRACKS, THE TALE OF LUVELIA, BRIDE OF IGNAT, APPRENTICE NAIL ARTIST IN A FOREIGN LAND, and I PICKED UP A NO-GOOD USELESS PRINCE. TOKYOPOP also announced that it has licensed miHoYo Comics' Honkai Impact 3rd: Second Eruption manga in full-color and Chinese creator Guo Si Te's She Is Still Cute Today comic.     Photo courtesy of MediaLab. IN SO DEEP, IT’s LOVE ALREADY by Reida Soragaki A heartbroken fangirl meets a shy transfer student who reminds

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    Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bay Area Film Events Official Site: https://www.godzillafest.com/Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFGodzillafest Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgodzillafest   Bay Area Film Events is back with two great Godzilla in San Francisco for 2025! Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. The annual Godzillafest Film Festival returns July 18-20 at the Balboa Theater, with a weekend of 20 different kaiju and tokusatsu films rotating on two movie screens. 2025 is an anniversary year for many classic kaiju movies, so Godzillafest is pleased to present anniversary screenings of GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN, INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER, FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD, GAMERA: THE GIANT MONSTER GAMERA, TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA, GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH, and GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE. The festival also includes two screenings of the Oscar-winning GODZILLA MINUS ONE, plus such classics as the

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    Additional Acquisition Announcements Included Re:ZERO -STARTING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD- Season 4, CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE 2nd Year, MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION Season 3, and MoreSource: Crunchyroll press release   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for fans to enjoy anime globally, held its annual Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2025 on Saturday, July 5, in the Los Angeles Convention Center.  During the panel, the premier anime brand announced several series acquisitions coming to its streaming service, which included some exclusive first looks for anticipated titles as well as official production confirmations revealed to the world for the first time: BLACK CLOVER will be officially returning for an all-new season only on Crunchyroll. Studio Pierrot (NARUTO; BLEACH; TOKYO GHOUL) will be back to produce the series. Fans eagerly awaiting more episodes since the series last aired in 2021 were treated

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    Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://tenken-anime.com// (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Yuu Tanaka, Lio/MICRO MAGAZINE/Reincarnated as a Sword II Project The question isekai fans have long been asking was answered today at Anime Expo 2025 with the announcement that AMC Networks’ HIDIVE will stream the highly anticipated second season of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD (転生したら剣でした, Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita). Based on the popular novels and manga created by Yuu Tanaka, the isekai anime series originally debuted in late 2022 and was in instant hit with audiences and critics alike—constantly praised for its storyline, characters and visuals. And ever since, REINCARNATED AS A SWORD is consistently ranked among the top isekai anime of all time. Season 2 of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD is slated to premiere in 2026 as an exclusive simulcast series during HIDIVE’s fall season. The new REINCARNATED AS

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    Fans at Anime Expo in Los Angeles Were Treated to a Global Exclusive of the First Trailer for the Return of the Beloved Fantasy Anime Series During Crunchyroll Hosted Panel Source: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://frieren-anime.jp/ (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ Frieren Project Alongside the holiday fireworks, magic filled the air in Los Angeles on the Fourth of July as Crunchyroll hosted a panel at Anime Expo to celebrate the critically acclaimed animated fantasy series FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY’S END (葬送のフリーレン, Sōsō no Furīren, 2023-26). Lighting up the faces of eager fans with delight who were anticipating news of Season 2, Crunchyroll presented an exclusive global reveal of its first trailer and also confirmed the acquisition for worldwide streaming rights excluding Asia –but including India and the Indian Subcontinent – which will be simulcast from Japan in January 2026. Watch the

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