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    Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Youtooz Special Thanks to Austin Long The collectibles company Yootooz has released two new limited editions Godzilla collectibles. These items are available to pre-order from Youtooz.com and retailers in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.   Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ■ Godzilla Weighted Plush It’s been a long day of rampaging (and a little saving the world) and Godzilla’s made his way back to Youtooz to take it easy and recharge for a bit! Laying at 16 inches long with his arms and legs flopped out, a content toothy smile crosses his face as thick eyebrows rest atop slumbering eyes and short ears stick backwards. With small scales on his forehead that lead into a series of pale spikes that run along his back

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    Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©AnimEigo New series features interviews with North American anime industry luminaries; Episode 2 available now on YouTubeSource: AnimEigo press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD has announced the debut of Episode 2 of THE ANIME BUSINESS, a first-of-its-kind documentary series featuring interviews with a variety of pioneers of the Western anime industry. The latest installment of the ongoing series features Robert Napton, the former Director of Marketing and Producer of US Renditions and Managing Editor at Bandai Entertainment. As anime has grown from modest beginnings into a multi-billion-dollar global industry, THE ANIME BUSINESS, provides insights from many notable people that played important roles in helping to popularize the genre in North America at various stages of its evolution. Episode 2 is available now on the official AnimEigo YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@AnimEigo/videos In

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    Photo courtesy of Well Go USA.  Source: Well Go USA, LBHpr  Special Thanks to Leif Helland Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. When a young woman stepped out of prison after doing two years to cover up corruption from her fellow cops, she expected the life she was promised as payment in the action-packed crime thriller REVOLVER, debuting on Digital April 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment . However, she soon realizes that the reward was a lie, and she’s not going to let it go. Directed by Woo Min-ho (THE SHAMELESS), REVOLVER stars South Korean film icon Jeon Do-Yeon (KILL BOKSOON, EMERGENCY DECLARATION), Ji Chang-Wook (HARD HIT), and Lim Ji-Yeon (SPIRITWALKER). REVOLVER also hits Blu-ray and DVD exclusively through Amazon on April 8.   Synopsis:       After serving two years in prison to protect her corrupt colleagues, Su-young expected the

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    Photo courtesy of KRAFTON JAPAN. © 2025 KRAFTON, lnc. AII RIGHTS RESERVED. GODZILLA © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: KRAFTON JAPAN Co., Ltd., Epic Games press releasesOfficial Site: https://www.pubgmobile.com/en/event/GodzillaCollab/ KRAFTON Inc..is pleased to announce that the PUBG MOBILE collaboration with Godzilla, the King of Monsters, began on Friday, March 28 and will run worldwide through to Tuesday, May 27, 2025. During the collaboratio period, exclusive items inspired by Godzilla movie monsters like “Burning Godzilla,” “Mechagodzilla,” and “King Ghidorah” will be available in PUBG MOBILE.  PUBG MOBILE players can represent Godzilla and his adversaries through costumes, vehicles, gliders, motorcycles, helmets, backpacks, and more. Players can get limited collaboration items through the "Godzilla Crate" and "Godzilla SPIN" features.  Godzilla Crate will have  items such as "BURNING GODZILLA Costume Set" and "GODZILLA Costume Set", while Godzilla SPIN will have "Sidekick - BURNING GODZILLA" and "Sidekick - KING GHIDORAH".  

    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images from the films that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD

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    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images from the films that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD Source:  Samurai Sword Co. press releaseOfficial Site: http://myseries-collab.com/godzilla (Japan) Beginning Monday, March 31, 2025, Samurai Sword Co., Ltd.(Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshimasa Hiki) will be selling the third installment of their GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION (ゴジラ シリーズ コンプリートコレクション, Gojira Shirīzu Konpurīto Korekushon), printable images from the 30 live-action films in the Godzilla series. Each month,  images from the Godzilla movies will be available through the “My Series IP Collaborations” (マイシリーズ IPコラボレーションズ, Mai Shirīzu IP Koraborēshonzu) convenience store print service in Japan. The images, carefully selected so that customers can enjoy the appeal of all 30 films, are available for printing at Family Mart, Lawson, and other stores nationwide. New waves of images will be released

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    Photo courtesy of Shin Nippon Air Technologies Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Shin Nippon Air Technologies Co., Ltd. press release “Be a Hero to Protect the Comfort of the Earth” (地球の快適を守るヒーローでありたい, Chikyū no Kaiteki o Mamoru Hīrō Dearitai) Shin Nippon Air Technologies Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroshima Masanori) has begun the advertising campaign  "Kaiteki Hero" (カイテキヒーロー, Kaiteki Hīrō), featuring Ultraman as its mascot, in video commercials, newspaper ads, and other media. Since its establishment in 1969, the company has been creating comfortable spaces through the construction and design of building facilities, mainly air conditioning. In recent years, the company has also focused on environmentally friendly initiatives, such as promoting energy conservation and carbon neutrality. This ad campaignt was created to convey that Shin Nippon Air Technologies employees are "contributing to creating comfortable spaces." The company aims to improve its corporate value and

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    Cover by AARON KUDER. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Foil Variant Cover by MARK BAGLEY. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. This July, legendary Thor writer Jason Aaron and superstar artist Aaron Kuder deliver Godzilla’s most thunderous Marvel showdown yet in GODZILLA VS. THOR #1, the final of six one-shots where Marvel heroes battle Godzilla across different eras! Source: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood Godzilla’s rampage across the Marvel Universe kicks off next week in GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR #1 by Ryan North and John Romita Jr., the first of six one-shots pitting the King of the Monsters against iconic Marvel super heroes. The GODZILLA VS. one-shots are just the beginning of an exciting new collaboration between Marvel Comics

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    Photo courtesy of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.shintetsu.co.jp/saiyoucampaign/ (Japan)   The Kobe Electric Railway (Head Office: Hyogo-ku, Kobe City, President: Hiroshi Inami) Group is currently developing multiple projects using Ultraman, a hero beloved by people all over the world. As part of this initiative, the Shintetsu Group will be implementing the campaign "Ultra Daisakusen" (ウルトラ大作戦, Urutora Daisakusen), meaning "Ultra Operation," featuring Ultraman-themed trains and a recruitment program for new employees.   Photo courtesy of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS 1. Operation of Special "Ultra Daisakusen" Wrapped Trains From Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Kobe Electric Railway will operate trains wrapped in a special "Ultra Daisakusen" wrapping. Both front cars of the 3017 train set (4-cars) will be completely covered in "Ultra Daisakusen" coloring and display

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    Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla King of the Monsters Homage Variant Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. David F. Walker and Georges Jeanty’s GODZILLA VS. AVENGERS #1, part of the six one-shots where Marvel heroes battle Godzilla across different eras, arrives in June! Source: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood This June, GODZILLA faces off against Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in GODZILLA VS. AVENGERS by Eisner Award-winning writer David F. Walker (Planet of the Apes) and acclaimed artist George Jeanty (Star Wars: Mace Windu), the fifth in a series of six comic book one-shots pitting the King of the Monsters against Marvel’s most iconic super heroes! Taking place across various eras

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. © MLB Source: Toho Co., Ltd.   Toho and the Los Angeles Dodgers have partnered on a video featuring Godzilla that will be shown at Dodger Stadium during the 2025 MLB season. This collaborative video brings together the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series champions and Godzilla, the world's most powerful monster, to raise the voltage at Dodger Stadium to a new high. Featuring Godzilla, the monster's signature roar, and a remix of the iconic "Godzilla" theme composed by Akira Ifukube alongside many of the Los Angeles Dodgers' players, including Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki, the video is played before the players take the field at the top of the game. The movie premiered at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, March 27 for the home opener between the Dodgers and the Detroit

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    The new official Ultraman Channel is now available free on Amazon Prime Video from Mill Creek Entertainment. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Must-See Channel Brings Nearly 210 Hours of Content Spanning the Renowned International Character’s Almost 60-Year Legacy to Audiences Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Mill Creek Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment Holdings Corp (Nasdaq: AENT), in partnership with Tsuburaya Productions, is excited to announce the launch of the Free Ad-supported Streaming (FAST) ULTRAMAN Channel, now available on Prime Video. Through Mill Creek Entertainment's exclusive license from Tsuburaya Productions, the ULTRAMAN Channel brings together a rich content collection of over 80 films and series that showcase ULTRAMAN's evolution, enabling fans to experience hundreds of hours of thrilling entertainment. From classic adventures to the latest installments, the channel is designed to appeal to dedicated otaku and new fans eager to discover the wonders of

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    GKIDS Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Studio Ghibli Source: GKIDS press releaseOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/princess-mononoke/   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, ND PRINCESS MONONOKE, a landmark of animation from Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, and globally celebrated animation house, Studio Ghibli, comes to North American cinemas, presented on a brand new 4K restoration exclusively in IMAX theatres. In celebration of the historic Studio Ghibli’s 40th anniversary, GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, will bring the film to IMAX theatres in the US and Canada beginning March 26, 2025. The film will be shown in both original Japanese language with subtitles and English language dubbed versions. Tickets are on sale now. First released in 1997, PRINCESS MONONOKE is one of Director Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved features from Studio Ghibli. The now

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    Source: Keith Sherman and Associates press releaseSpecial Thanks to Scott Klein Photo courtesy of Keith Sherman and Associates. ©I・K/AMPC ATTACK ON TITAN: THE MUSICAL, the 2.5D Musical sensation, will be featured at the 4th Annual Japan Parade & Street Fair on Saturday, May 10, it was announced today. The show recently performed a sold out engagement at New York City Center with fans traveling from all over the country and the world to see the musical. The appearance at the Parade will feature Takuro Ohno (Erwin Smith), Ryo Matsuda (Levi), Riona Tatemichi (Hange Zoë), and Blade Attackers: Hiroaki Shimoo, Ryuma Hashido, Yukiko Matsumoto, and Takahiko Kato. The Attack on Titan manga by Hajime Isayama was serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine by Kodansha from 2009-2021, winning numerous awards across Japan and the US including the Kodansha Manga Award and Harvey Award. The manga is comprised of 34 volumes, and there have

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    Photo courtesy of Well Go USA.  Source: Well Go USA, LBHpr  Special Thanks to Leif Helland Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. Layered with explosive visceral action and complex political intrigue, the action-packed South Korean historical thriller HARBIN --  debuting on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD April 1 from Well Go USA Entertainment -- is a gripping tale of a nation on the edge of conquest. As Japan marches toward Korean annexation, heroic freedom fighters formulate a deadly plan to ensure the continuation of their beloved country. Directed by Woo Min-ho (THE MAN STANDING NEXT, INSIDE MEN), HARBIN stars Hyun Bin (CONFIDENTIAL ASSIGNMENT franchise), Park Jeong-min (DR. CHEON AND THE LOST TALISMAN), Jeon Yeo-been (DARK NUNS), Jo Woo-jin (ALIENOID, SEOBOK), and Lee Dong-wook (SINGLE IN SEOUL).  Bonus content includes a “making-of” featurette.   Synopsis:       Based on true events, HARBIN

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    Source: Shout! Studios press releaseSpecial Thanks to Lizbeth Galeno Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ©YORIMOI PARTNERS The beloved slice-of-life anime will charm in home entertainment shelves as A PLACE FURTHER THAN THE UNIVERSE (宇宙よりも遠い場所, Sora yori mo Tōi Basho, 2018) arrives in select North American e-commerce stores from Anime Limited, distributed by Shout! Studios on April 29, 2025. From the renowned anime studio Madhouse (PACIFIC BLUE, DEATH NOTE, HUNTER X HUNTER), the feel-good series delights viewers as the spirit of youth is captured in beautiful animation, lovable characters and an incredible adventure. A PLACE FURTHER THAN THE UNIVERSE follows the journey of four girls in their travels to Antartica and is directed by Atsuko Ishizika (GOODBYE, DON GLEES!, NO GAME NO LIFE), with script and series composition by Jukki Hanada (STEINS;GATE, LONG LIVE! SUPERSTAR!!). The lauded original anime drama won the hearts of coming-of-age enthusiasts, as

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    Source: HIDIVE press release Official Site: https://aiomodarkelf.deregula.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Nakanosora・TAKESHOBO/WWWave Fantasy comes to Earth this spring for anime fans with today’s announcement from HIDIVE that the new reverse isekai rom-com YANDERE DARK ELF (full title: YANDERE DARK ELF: SHE CHASED ME ALL THE WAY FROM ANOTHER WORLD!) will stream exclusively on the anime streaming service from AMC Networks. Based on the popular manga series created by Nakanosora, YANDERE DARK ELF will premiere on April 6 as part of HIDIVE’s Spring 2025 simulcast line-up. As part of today’s announcement, HIDIVE released the official English subtitled trailer for the show. “We’re excited to add YANDERE DARK ELF to HIDIVE’s slate of exclusive simulcasts streaming this spring,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “YANDERE DARK ELF brings the fantasy world to Earth in a unique isekai series that

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    Author: Keith Aiken Source: Bandai Co. Vendor Division press release   Gashapon Station capsule toy vending machine. Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Bandai Co., Ltd.'s Vendor Division (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo) has released the fourth set in their "Ultraman Monsters Machiboke" (ウルトラマン 怪獣まちぼうけ, Urutoraman Kaijū Machibōke) at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out when the handle is turned on a "gasha" (vending machine). Since the brand's launch in 1977, it has produced a rich lineup of products that match the trends of the times, with many sets and series featuring a variety of beloved anime and tokusatsu characters. Gashopon's current "Machiboke" series was developed under the concept of "sad yet adorable" characters

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    Photo courtesy of DNP. © khara Source: DNP Publishing press release The "DNP Publishing IP Business Project" promoted by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), in collaboration with Tohan Co., Ltd., will hold a commemorative art exhibition at Ogaki Bookstore Azabudai Hills from Saturday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025 to commemorate the release of Mahiro Maeda That's Art Book (雑 前田真宏 雑画集, Zatsu Maeda Mahiro Zatsu Gashū), the long-awaited first art collection by Maeda Masahiro, who is celebrating his 40th anniversary as an artist. There will also be an exhibition of illustrations from the art collection, and original goods will be on sale. The special website for the exhibition will be available on the Ogaki Bookstore homepage starting Wednesday, March 26.   ■ Mahiro Maeda Profile Mahiro Maeda was born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture in 1963, originally from Yonago,

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    Double Episode Drop Kicks Off the Simulcast Return, Plus an 83-Minute Egghead Arc Part-1 Recap SpecialSource: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Toei Animation and Crunchyroll are celebrating the highly anticipated return of ONE PIECE with an exciting Premiere Weekend Event for fans in North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Latin America. Following the series’ brief hiatus, the Egghead Arc officially resumes simulcast on Crunchyroll, starting with a double episode drop for the first weekend of its return. Additionally, an 83-minute EGGHEAD ARC PART-1 RECAP SPECIAL will air to catch fans up on the story before diving into the new episodes. The news was just announced during Anime Japan in Tokyo building hype for the Straw Hat Pirates’ next adventure. WHEN: Premiere Weekend Double Episode Release: April 5-6,

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    Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©K. Horikoshi/SHUEISHA, My Hero Academia Project The Blockbuster Superhero Anime Series Prepares for its Conclusion and Will Stream this October on Crunchyroll Source: Crunchyroll, Toho press releaseOfficial Site: https://heroaca.com/ The definitive battle that will determine the fate of the world will reach its endgame as Deku and Shigaraki face off in a showdown for the ages in MY HERO ACADEMIA FINAL SEASON. At AnimeJapan 2025 in Tokyo, Toho Co., Ltd. unveiled a new teaser trailer and key art to celebrate the eighth season of the anime sensation. Premiering this October, MY HERO ACADEMIA FINAL SEASON will stream on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia, with new episodes premiering weekly, same-day as Japan. Watch the NEW TEASER TRAILER. Directed by Naomi Nakayama, who returns after directing MY HERO ACADEMIA Season 7 in 2024, MY HERO ACADEMIA FINAL SEASON will be the exciting conclusion of

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