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    Source: Crunchyroll press release Ringing in the New Year, Crunchyroll will simulcast more than 40 new, returning, and continuing anime series during the Winter 2025 anime season. With new episodes of exciting titles streaming every week from Japan, check out Crunchyroll’s Winter 2025 lineup highlights here along with the full calendar below: SOLO LEVELING Season 2 -ARISE FROM THE SHADOW- will be heating up this January with its action-packed return as Sung Jinwoo continues to master his new abilities in order to save his mother. As he faces some of his toughest foes, Jinwoo pushes his body and mind to the limit. In the all-new original series ZENSHU, an animator’s life is turned upside down after she wakes up in the world of her favorite childhood anime movie. Starting on January 5, will she be able to storyboard her way out of this harrowing

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    Photo courtesy of the Criterion Collection. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: The Criterion Collection press release Special Thanks to Courtney Ott Photo courtesy of the Criterion Collection. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Criterion Collection has announced that the fan favorite GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE (ゴジラvsビオランテ, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989) will be released March 18, 2025 in 4K UHD + Blu-ray and Blu-ray editions. Diving into delirious realms of imagination, this second film of the Godzilla franchise’s 1980s resurgence showcased the towering beast for a new generation of fans. This time, Godzilla’s foe is one of the series’ most wondrously strange kaiju creations: Biollante — a mutant plant genetically engineered from the cells of a rose, a renegade scientist’s dead daughter, and Godzilla itself. With a wild plot encompassing spies, psychic children, and bonkers biotechnology — and some of the coolest special effects in the

    Takamiy, Mamoru Miyano, Takeshi Tsuruno, DAIGO, and voyager are scheduled to perform at the ULTRAMAN MUSIC LIVE Ultraman Zero 15th Anniversary concert. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Takamiy, Mamoru Miyano, Takeshi Tsuruno, DAIGO, and voyager are scheduled to perform at the ULTRAMAN MUSIC LIVE Ultraman Zero 15th Anniversary concert. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://m-78.jp/event/post-139947   Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Masayuki Nagatake) will hold a live music concert, "ULTRAMAN MUSIC LIVE Ultraman Zero 15th Anniversary ~Beyond the STARS~" (ULTRAMAN MUSIC LIVE ウルトラマンゼロ15周年～Beyond the STARS～,  ULTRAMAN MUSIC LIVE～ Urutoraman Zero 15-Shūnen ～Beyond the STARS～ ) to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the first appearance of the popular Ultra Hero Ultraman Zero, at Zepp HANEDA in Tokyo on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Tickets will go on sale through Tsuburaya Productions' subscription service TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION.   Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS About "ULTRAMAN MUSIC LIVE Ultraman Zero 15th Anniversary ~Beyond the STARS~"

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    Source: Yokosuka City press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.kanagawaparks.com/kurihama/   Photo courtesy of Yokosuka City. Godzilla TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The 10-meter (approximately 29.5 feet) tall Godzilla Slide statue has been beloved by Yokosuka residents and Godzilla fans since it was installed at the Adventure Land zone of Kurihama Hana no Kuni (Kurihama Flower Park) Adventure Land on Godzilla's birthday (November 3) 25 years ago. In recent years, the statue has been lighted with festive colors during the holiday season. This year, it will be lit up in burning red tones to evoke the epic movie GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラＶＳデストロイア, Gojira VS Desutoroia), which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025. Please take this opportunity to enjoy Godzilla in burning colors to commemorate the “Burning Godzilla Year” (バーニングゴジラ・イヤー, Bāningu Gojira Iyā).   Godzilla Light-Up Overview Dates and Times: Saturday, December

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    Reversible sleeves with artwork for both films. Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. ©SHM Films Source: Third Window Films press release Special Thanks to Adam Torel Slipcase art. Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. ©SHM Films Third Window Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray release of NEW RELIGION (ニューレリジョン, Nyū Rerijon, 2022), the award winning debut of Keishi Kondo, and his short, spin-off movie NEU MIRRORS (ノイミラーズ, Noi Mirāzu, 2024). The double feature will be available worldwide on March 25, 2025.   In NEW RELIGION, Miyabi gets a divorce, starts working as a call girl and moves in with her new boyfriend following her daughter's death in an accident In a meeting with a new customer, he asks to take a picture of her body -- first her spine, then, her feet, and after that, he begins to photograph

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    Scene from THE DAREDEVILS. 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 THE DAREDEVILS & ODE TO GALLANTRY: Two Venom Mob Films, available together on Blu-ray as a double feature arriving on March 25, 2025. Released as part of the Eureka Classics range in a Limited edition of 2000 copies exclusively featuring an O-card slipcase and collector’s booklet.     During his long and industrious career, the “Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema” Chang Cheh made several films with the celebrated “Venom Mob,” a group of skilled martial arts performers – including Lu Feng, Chiang Sheng, Philip Kwok, Sun Chien, Lo Mang, and Wai Pak – who rose to fame as the stars of his own FIVE DEADLY VENOMS.

    ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS returns for a third season in January. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://ani.tv/ungs3/ (Japan) Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_series ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS returns for a third season in January. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Masayuki Nagatake) is pleased to announce that the third season of ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS (ウルトラマン ニュージェネレーション スターズ,  Urutoraman Nyū Jenerēshon Sutāzu), will debut on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The series will be broadcast on TV Tokyo affiliates every Saturday starting at 9:00 am JST and will also be streamed on the Official ULTRAMAN YouTube Channel (in Japanese audio with multilingual subtitles). ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS is a program that introduces carefully selected episodes from the "New Generation Ultraman" line which began with Ultraman Zero, who celebrated his 15th anniversary this year, and continues with the curently running TV series ULTRAMAN ARC (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman  Āku, 2024). In the

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    Source: HIDIVE press release Official Site: https://hanashura-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Ayano Takeda, Musshu/Shueisha, Flower and Asura Project Heart-warming good times are in store for anime fans starting this January. AMC Network’s HIDIVE revealed today that the new slice of life drama FLOWERS AND ASURA (花は咲く、修羅の如く, Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku, 2025) will stream exclusively in North America, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand as part of the streaming service’s slate of Winter 2025 simulcasts next year. The series is adapted from the popular manga by Ayano Takeda, the beloved novelist known for her signature work Sound! Euphonium.    “We’re excited to add Flower and Asura to our exclusive line-up of Winter 2025 simulcast series,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “This new slice of life drama based on a work of Ayano Takeda, beloved creator of

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Plex Co., Ltdpress release Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Bandai Namco Group's official online store Premium Bandai is releasing new figures for the "GODZILLA VINYL ART" art soft vinyl series, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the movie GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラＶＳデストロイア, Gojira VS Desutoroia).   ■ GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH 30th Anniversary GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH was released in Japanese theaters on December 9, 1995 with the catchphrase ‘Godzilla Dies.’ The final film in the Heisei Series (1984-95), it is one of the most popular Godzilla movies among fans. Following this year's “Mechagodzilla 50” and “King Ghidorah 60” campaigns, 2025 will see the 30th anniversary of GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH being promoted as the “Burning Godzilla Year” (バーニングゴジラ・イヤー, Bāningu Gojira Iyā) with a slew of products and events coming

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    Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. ©Akane Shimizu / KODANSHA ©Shigemitsu Harada, Issei Hatsuyoshi, Akane Shimizu / KODANSHA ©2024 CELLS AT WORK! Film Partners Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: saibou-movie.com (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. ©Akane Shimizu / KODANSHA ©Shigemitsu Harada, Issei Hatsuyoshi, Akane Shimizu / KODANSHA ©2024 CELLS AT WORK! Film Partners This winter, your body will become the stage for an epic story. Welcome to a film that will make you laugh, cry, and learn...!   Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided information and photos for CELLS AT WORK! (はたらく細胞, Hataraku Saibō), a live-action feature film based on the popular action comedy manga. The movie will open in Japanese cinemas this Friday, December 13th.   The Cells at Work! manga was created by Akane Shimizu and debuted in Kodansha's

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will Bring the First Film to Movie Theaters in 2025Source: Crunchyroll press release Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, has revealed a new visual from famed animation studio ufotable for the highly anticipated 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), the first film in an epic trilogy coming exclusively to theaters globally in 2025. Earlier today from the Thunder Stage at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil,  Japanese voice actors Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka) and Kengo Kawanishi (Muichiro Tokito) along with Brazilian voice actor Daniel Figueira (Tanjiro Kamado) gave a sneak peek look to clamoring fans at the intricate Infinity Castle that is the setting for the impending all-out war between the Demon Slayer Corps and demonic leader Muzan Kibutsuji! The film will

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai SpiritsOfficial Site:  https://1kuji.com/products/godzilla6 Bandai Spirits is now running their Ichiban Kuji Lottery Godzilla 70th Anniversary (一番くじ ゴジラ 70th Anniversary, Ichiban Kuji Godzilla 70th Anniversary). Ichiban Kuji is a Japanese character lottery where participants win original colectibles based on a specific brand like Godzilla, My Hero Academia, Wizarding World, Dragon Ball Z, Toy Story and Crayon Shin-chan. Customers can purchase their entries online and at the Ichiban Kuji Official Shop, convenience stores, bookstores, hobby shops, and other retailers  across Japan, with each entry guaranteed to win one of the products offered in the lottery. In addition, the contestant who purchases the last lottery entry at a shop will get a special "Last One" prize. Members of the Ichiban Kuji Club can also take part in the "Double Chance Campaign" to better their odds of winning a

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    Photos courtesy of Bandai Namco. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment In partnership with Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America will release the second wave of its Ultraman North American Action Figures this month. These 6” scaled action figures are fully poseable and feature beam effect and/or accesory parts to reimagine some of the cool action moments inspired by the  Ultraman movies and television shows. For ages 4 & up. These items can be ordered from Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Zetton Action Figure Introduced in the final episode of the original ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン, Urutoraman, 1966-67) series, Zetton has become a powerful recurring opponent for the Ultra Heroes. Item Number: 93344 Release

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for the "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla [Vol.12]  (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラ 【第12弾】, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira [Dai 12-dan])," retro-design soft vinyl figures of monsters from the popular "Godzilla" special effects film series, at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of your hand, making it easy to collect. This is a collection series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures. Series [Vol. 12] features six figures, all

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    Crunchyroll Acquires ATTACK ON TITAN: THE LAST ATTACK Movie in Select Territories, Crunchyroll Anime Awards Return to Tokyo, Takashi Miike Revealed as Executive Director for NYAIGHT OF THE LIVING CAT, and MoreSource: Crunchyroll press release On Thursday, Crunchyroll held its Industry Panel at CCXP 2024 at SP Expo in São Paulo, Brazil. See below for all the thrilling announcements made during the panel:   Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll has acquired theatrical rights for the dark epic fantasy omnibus movie ATTACK ON TITAN: THE LAST ATTACK for select territories in Latin America, including Brazil, North America, EMEA, and Australia / New Zealand. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the cinematic experience that combines the final chapters of the highly acclaimed anime series based on the award-winning manga by Hajime Isayama to theaters in one colossal film in Early 2025. For more information and to see the

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    Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. ©KADOKAWA 1983 Kinji Fukasaku’s Epic Adventure Blends Fantasy with Historical Drama Source: MVD Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. ©KADOKAWA 1983 Eureka Entertainment is proud to announce the release of LEGEND OF THE EIGHT SAMURAI (里見八犬伝, Satomi Hakken-den, 1983), Kinji Fukasaku’s epic adventure featuring Sonny Chiba, arriving on Blu-ray February 18th. This release is part of The Masters of Cinema Series, in a Limited edition of 2000 copies (per territory), exclusively featuring an O-card slipcase and collector’s booklet.     A Japanese box-office sensation directed by the revered Kinji Fukasaku (BATTLE ROYALE), LEGEND OF THE EIGHT SAMURAI brings together an impressive ensemble cast, including Hiroko Yakushimaru (SAILOR SUIT AND MACHINE GUN), Hiroyuki Sanada (THE RING, SHOGUN), Sonny Chiba (THE STREET FIGHTER, MESSAGE FROM SPACE, KILL BILL

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    The Hour-Long Special Finale Dribbles Its Way to Crunchyroll on December 28Source: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©MK,YN,K/BLP Kodansha and Crunchyroll revealed that the hour-long second season finale of BLUE LOCK 2nd Season will simulcast on December 28 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET. The second season is currently available to stream worldwide only on Crunchyroll, except Japan and parts of Asia – the series will also be available in India and Southeast Asia.Covering the acclaimed “BLUE LOCK vs. Japan’s U-20” arc, the trailers revealing the BLUE LOCK XI and Japan’s U-20 National team are now available with English subtitles.   About BLUE LOCKJapan’s desire for World Cup glory leads the Japanese Football Association to launch a new rigorous training program to find the national team’s next striker. Three hundred high school players are pitted against each other for the

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    Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. ©Rampo Noir Production Committee Source: Arrow Films, MVD Entertainment, Fetch Publicity Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski On January 7th, Arrow Video introduces a Limited Edition Blu-ray edition of RAMPO NOIR (乱歩地獄, Ranpo Jigoku, 2005), an anthology featuring four tales from noted Japanese horror writer Edogawa Rampo (Horrors of Malformed Men, Blind Beast), making their global debut outside of Japan. Directors Akio Jissoji, Atsushi Kaneko, Hisayasu Sato, and Suguru Takeuchi each adapt a short story about obsession that goes from primal and supernatural to creepy and grotesque. They are tied together by actor Tadanobu Asano (ICHI THE KILLER, SHOGUN), who stars in each story as a different character. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. ©Rampo Noir Production Committee Four filmmakers from completely different backgrounds bring their radically personal takes to the stories of Japan's celebrated master of the macabre. In "Mars's

    The 100th anniversary celebration for Kawasaki City will include events for Godzilla and special effects director Koichi Kawakita. Photo courtesy of Kawasaki City. Godzilla TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    The 100th anniversary celebration for Kawasaki City will include events for Godzilla and special effects director Koichi Kawakita. Photo courtesy of Kawasaki City. Godzilla TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Kawasaki City press releaseOfficial Site: https://kawasakicity100.jp/ Kawasaki City in Kangawa Prefecture is celebrating its 100th anniversary. As a launching point for creating a "new Kawasaki" for the next 100 years, the entire city is carrying out a variety of commemorative projects with the slogan "Colors, Future! Actions." The "Asao Kawasaki 100th Anniversary Festival" will be held on Saturday, February 1st and Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. In honor of SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016), which was filmed on location in Kawasaki City, and Koichi Kawakita, one of Japan's leading special effects directors who had lived in Ozenji in the Asao Ward of Kawasaki for many years, the city will celebrate its 100th anniversary with concerts, film

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    Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment bring the momentous theatrical fan experience to North American theaters on December 6Source: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Solo Leveling Animation Partners Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, has released the NEW English dub trailer for the theatrical release of SOLO LEVELING -REAWAKENING- (俺だけレベルアップな件 -ReAwakening-, Ore Dake Level-Up na Ken -ReAwakening- ). Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring SOLO LEVELING -REAWAKENING- to theaters in the United States and Canada this Friday, December 6, 2024 (in IMAX on December 4).  WATCH THE ENGLISH DUB TRAILER HERE The anime series SOLO LEVELING is adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel written by Chugong, which was later adapted into a webtoon and manhwa in 2018, with illustrations by DUBU. The first season of SOLO LEVELING debuted globally on Crunchyroll on January 6, 2024 with a second season coming in January

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