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    Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA MAPPA’s Hit Feature Film Debuts On The PlatformSource: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Movie Sites: https://chainsawman.dog/movie_reze/ (Japan), https://chainsawman.movie/ (United States) CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZE ARC (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇, Gekijō-ban Chensō Man Reze-hen) is now streaming on Crunchyroll. Following its theatrical release last fall, the feature-length film continues Denji’s story in an all-new chapter, adapting the fan-favorite Reze Arc from the globally acclaimed series. The film is available in both subtitled and dubbed formats as part of Crunchyroll’s Ani-May celebration.   WHEN:  Streaming now   WHERE: Crunchyroll, where fans can also rewatch Season 1 of CHAINSAW MAN.   Synopsis: Based on the hugely popular anime series, Chainsaw Man continues in an all-new epic, action-fueled adventure. Amid a brutal war between devils and hunters, another battle starts in Denji’s

    Conan Edogawa returns with his 29th feature film, DETECTIVE CONAN: FALLEN ANGEL OF THE HIGHWAY. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2026 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved.

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    Conan Edogawa returns with his 29th feature film, DETECTIVE CONAN: FALLEN ANGEL OF THE HIGHWAY. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2026 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://www.conan-movie.jp/2026/ (Japan) A SciFi Japan Exclusive Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2026 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved.     Introduction With the original manga series by Gosho Aoyama surpassing 107 volumes—and a cumulative worldwide circulation exceeding 270 million copies—and the TV anime series airing its 1,100th episode and beyond, the momentum of *Detective Conan* knows no bounds. Last year, the 28th theatrical installment, DETECTIVE CONAN: ONE-EYED FLASHBACK (劇場版 名探偵コナン 隻眼の残像, Gekijō-ban Meitantei Konan Ssekigan no Zanzō), achieved a box office gross of 14.74 billion yen. In doing so, it set a groundbreaking new record—a first for any Japanese film—by surpassing

    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1995 Aoi Hiiragi, Shueisha/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NH

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1995 Aoi Hiiragi, Shueisha/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NH Newly Remastered in 4KSource: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/whisper-of-the-heart/    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1995 Aoi Hiiragi, Shueisha/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NH WHISPER OF THE HEART from globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli will make its debut, now remastered in 4K, exclusively in IMAX theatres in the US and Canada on April 21 . Following last month’s KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE IMAX screenings, GKIDS continues its collaboration with IMAX to bring newly remastered 4K Studio Ghibli titles to North American audiences. Tickets are now on sale for this beloved classic, with showings in both the original Japanese language with subtitles and English language dubbed versions WHISPER OF THE HEART (1995) is a heartwarming, coming-of-age classic from celebrated studio veteran Director Yoshifumi Kondo based on the original manga by Aoi Hiiragi and a screenplay and storyboards

    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Committee

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Committee Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/films/colorful-stage/ Special Thanks to Laura Blum    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Committee Step into a story of music, identity, and transformation with COLORFUL STAGE! THE MOVIE: A MIKU WHO CAN’T SING (劇場版プロジェクトセカイ 壊れたセカイと歌えないミク, Gekijō-ban Purojekuto Sekai Kowareta Sekai to Utaenai Miku, 2025) Collector’s Edition, which will be released on April 14th in a 2-Disc Blu-ray set from GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment company.  The striking set will be available through most online retailers, including GKIDS.com, Gruv.com, Amazon, Crunchyroll, and more. Bonus features include 20 After Show concerts, Unit & Virtual Singer music videos, and teasers and trailers. The Collector’s Edition features exclusive illustrations by renowned animator Yuki Akiyama

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    Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©Madhouse An orphan trained as a ninja embarks on a quest for revenge in the anime film by the celebrated director Rintaro Source: AnimEigo  Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Image courtesy of MediaOCD. ©Madhouse Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD proudly announce the home media Blu-ray release of THE DAGGER OF KAMUI (カムイの剣, Kamui no Ken) on April 7th.  The 1985 anime film is based on a series of novels written by Tetsu Yano and follows Jiro, an orphan who trained as a ninja and uses a special dagger to seek revenge against a priest for killing his adoptive family. During his quest, he uncovers a conspiracy involving hidden treasure, Ainu heritage, and a journey to the American Old West.  Directed by the legendary Rintaro (KIMBA THE WHITE LION, GALAXY EXPRESS 999, ASTRO BOY, METROPOLIS) and produced by

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    Source: HIDIVE Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Just weeks away from the eagerly awaited launch of its spring season, AMC Networks’ HIDIVE announced today three new titles rounding out its line-up of upcoming exclusive simulcast series. The three shows, a combination of both new and continuing series, include  Season 2, FARMING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD 2 and YOWAYOWA SENSEI. Offering a mix of fantasy, isekai and rom-com, this exciting group of series caps off the anime streamer’s slate for its highly anticipated Spring 2026 Simulcast Season. HIDIVE’s Spring 2026 Simulcast Season will debut this April and stream exclusively on the fast-growing anime service in both the U.S. and Canada as well as key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. As part of today’s announcement, HIDIVE also revealed that it will present the North American premieres of all three titles at Anime

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©TBATE Anime Production Committee Source: Crunchyroll  The adventures of Arthur Leywin in THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END (最強の王様、二度目の人生は何をする?, Saikyō no Ōsama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani o Suru?, 2026) returns to Crunchyroll this spring when Season 2 premieres on April 1! In an announcement earlier today, studio A-CAT revealed a new teaser visual and an action-packed trailer, offering a glimpse of the looming dangers in the magical continent of Dicathen. Following Arthur's journey to train as an adventurer, the latest trailer shows him and Jasmine Flamesworth as they defeat dangerous foes and bloodthirsty creatures alongside unexpected companions. New characters Brald, Samantha, and Vio are also introduced to fans. Additionally, the trailer reveals a snippet of the new opening theme song, “Sayonara janai hou ga ii,” performed by SIX LOUNGE. Watch the new trailer HERE.   The main cast is

    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd. ©1988 MASH・ROOM / AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved.

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    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd. ©1988 MASH・ROOM / AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. Source: Anime Ltd. Official Site: https://akirafilm.co.uk/Special Thanks to Josh Stevens, Fetch Publicity   Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd. ©1988 MASH・ROOM / AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. Relive one of the most influential Sci-Fi stories ever told, 35 years after it introduced UK audiences to the cinematic spectacle and powerful stories of anime. Anime Limited are excited to announce that Katsuhiro Otomo’s landmark cyberpunk epic AKIRA is exploding back onto cinema screens, including IMAX, from Friday 17th April. Rebuilt from the ashes of World War III, Neo-Tokyo is a breathtaking, neon-lit metropolis where lawlessness and corruption run rampant. Racing through its streets are Kaneda and Tetsuo, two delinquents and members of a biker gang. When they crash into a secret government plot and Tetsuo is experimented on, the result is

    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1995 Aoi Hiiragi, Shueisha/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NH

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1995 Aoi Hiiragi, Shueisha/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NH Newly Remastered in 4KSource: GKIDS    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1995 Aoi Hiiragi, Shueisha/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NH WHISPER OF THE HEART and THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY from globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli will make their debuts, now remastered in 4K, exclusively in IMAX theatres in the US and Canada on April 21 and May 19, respectively. Following this weekend’s KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE IMAX screenings, GKIDS continues its collaboration with IMAX to bring newly remastered 4K Studio Ghibli titles to North American audiences. Tickets are now on sale for both beloved classics, with showings in both the original Japanese language with subtitles and English language dubbed versions   WHISPER OF THE HEART (1995) is a heartwarming, coming-of-age classic from celebrated studio veteran Director Yoshifumi Kondo based on the original manga by

    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N Newly Remastered in 4KSource: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service//    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE, the timeless and beloved classic from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki and globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli, comes to North American cinemas, presented newly remastered in 4K, exclusively in IMAX theatres. The release marks the first time ever that KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE will play on IMAX screens. Following last year’s announcement of GKIDS’ continued partnership with IMAX to bring further remastered 4K Studio Ghibli titles to North American audiences, Kiki’s Delivery Service is the latest Studio Ghibli title in the continued partnership, set to debut exclusively in IMAX theatres in the US and Canada beginning March 13, 2026. Tickets are on sale now with showings in both the original Japanese

    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N

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    GKIDS Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Studio Ghibli Source: GKIDS press releaseOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service/   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N Following the success of last year’s IMAX release of PRINCESS MONONOKE 4K, IMAX And GKIDS continue their partnership with multiple Studio Ghibli titles planned for 2026. Next up is KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (魔女の宅急便, Majo no Takkyūbin), a landmark of animation from Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, which comes to North American cinemas, presented on a brand new 4K restoration exclusively in IMAX theatres beginning March 13, 2026. The film will be shown in both original Japanese language with subtitles and English language dubbed versions. First released in 1989, KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE is one of Director Hayao Miyazaki’s most adored features from Studio Ghibli. The hand-drawn, animated feature, based on the novel by Eiko Kadono, is produced, written, and directed

    Doraemon, Nobita and their friends return to cinemas with the 45th feature film, DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NEW NOBITA AND THE CASTLE OF THE UNDERSEA DEVIL. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Fujiko Pro/Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-Ei, ADK 2026

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    Doraemon, Nobita and their friends return to cinemas with the 45th feature film, DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NEW NOBITA AND THE CASTLE OF THE UNDERSEA DEVIL. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Fujiko Pro/Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-Ei, ADK 2026 Source: Toho Co., Ltd Official Site: https://doraeiga.com/2026/ (Japan) Artwork with the movie's English title. © Fujiko Pro/Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-Ei, ADK 2026 Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res images from DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NEW NOBITA AND THE CASTLE OF THE UNDERSEA DEVIL (映画ドラえもん 新・のび太の海底鬼岩城, Eiga Doraemon Shin Nobita no Kaiteiki Ganjō), the 45th film in the long running Doraemon franchise. It will open in Japanese theaters on February 27, 2026. The new movie is a remake of the 4th Doraemon feature film, DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA AND THE CASTLE OF THE UNDERSEA DEVIL (ドラえもん のび太の海底鬼岩城, Doraemon Nobita no Kaiteiki Ganjō) ,

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Labyrinth Film Partners Releasing In Theaters For Two Nights Only, May 10–11Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gaga.ne.jp/meikyu-shiori/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/films/labyrinth/ (US) Special Thanks to Will Teare   GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced today it has acquired all rights for North America to LABYRINTH (迷宮のしおり, Meikyū no Shiori, 2026), the first original feature-length anime film directed by Shoji Kawamori (MACROSS, THE VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE). The animated feature will release in theaters for two nights only in Japanese with English subtitles and English-dubbed from May 10–11.  LABYRINTH stars globally popular girl group ATARASHII GAKKO!’s Suzuka as “Shiori Maezawa” in her voice acting debut, joined by Taizo Harada as “Komori” and Takuto Teranishi, from the boy group timelesz, in his debut acting role as “Suguru Kagami”. Fans of ATARASHII GAKKO! can also look forward

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    The film, originally debuting in 2023, comes to theatres for one-day-only on February 16 as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights program.Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. © NATSUKI TAKAYA.HAKUSENSHA/FRUITS BASKET PROJECT Tickets are now on sale for the romance drama anime film FRUITS BASKET -PRELUDE- which comes to select theatres for one-day-only on Monday, February 16 at 7PM (local time) in the U.S. and Canada as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights theatrical program. Originally debuting in theatres in 2023, the film serves as a prequel to the fan-favorite anime series FRUITS BASKET, based on the award-winning manga of the same name. The series is available to watch on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release FRUITS BASKET -PRELUDE- in select theatres in the U.S. and Canada as a part of its monthly Anime Nights program, which brings anime to over

    GODZILLA MINUS ZERO will be released in the United Kingdom by Anime Ltd. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    GODZILLA MINUS ZERO will be released in the United Kingdom by Anime Ltd. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Influential Classic AKIRA, Studio Ghibli’s GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, Highly Anticipated GODZILLA MINUS ZERO & More Coming To UK Cinemas Source: Anime Ltd. press release Special Thanks to Josh Stevens, Fetch Publicity     Japanese movie fans in the United Kingdom -- get ready to experience a year of unmissable new and iconic films, straight from Japan all the way to your local cinema. Based in Glasgow and recently welcomed into the family of Japanese entertainment giant TOHO Global, Anime Limited are excited to continue their commitment to celebrating original and diverse storytelling with a packed line-up including fan favourites, up-and-coming auteurs, and celebrated classics such as AKIRA, Studio Ghibli’s GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, the highly anticipated blockbuster GODZILLA MINUS

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    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd.. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©Anime Ltd. All rights reserved. Toho Global Regional Office To Be Based In London Source: Anime Ltd. press release Special Thanks to Fetch Publicity     Tokyo, December 19, 2025 – Japanese entertainment leader TOHO Co., Ltd. announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 100% equity share of UK-based distribution company Anime Limited from PLAION PICTURES GmbH. The company will be operated as a subsidiary of Toho Global, Toho’s consolidated subsidiary overseeing overseas business. The new subsidiary company has retained Anime Limited founder and Managing Director  Andrew Partridge and the full Anime Limited staff. This acquisition will provide Toho with immediate film distribution, home video, TV sales, and merchandise and licensing capabilities in the UK and France.  This acquisition aligns with the Toho Group’s long-term

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    Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho press releaseSpecial Thanks to Andrew Nguyen   Worldwide release! A new Godzilla anime series is in the works. For the first time in the series' 70-year history, a story will feature a boy who possesses the power of Godzilla as the protagonist. Is the boy a human or Godzilla?   全世界解禁！ ゴジラ新作アニメシリーズ、制作決定。 シリーズ70年以上の歴史で初めて、“ゴジラの力を宿す少年”を主人公とした物語が始動。 その少年は、人か、ゴジラか—―    Production Announced for New “Godzilla” Anime Series; Protagonist is a “Boy Possessing Godzilla's Power” 「ゴジラ」新作アニメシリーズの制作を発表、主人公は“ゴジラの力を宿す少年”   TOHO Animation has announced the production of a new Godzilla anime series, and concept art has been released. TOHO animationが、「ゴジラ」新作アニメシリーズの制作を発表。コンセプトアートが公開された。   The protagonist of the new anime series is a boy who possesses Godzilla's power—a concept unprecedented

    SCARLET, the long-awaited new film from director Mamoru Hosoda, comes to theaters worldwide this winter. Photo courtesy of Toho Co. ©2025 STUDIO CHIZU

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    SCARLET, the long-awaited new film from director Mamoru Hosoda, comes to theaters worldwide this winter. Photo courtesy of Toho Co. ©2025 STUDIO CHIZU Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Sony Pictures EntertainmentOfficial Sites: https://scarlet-movie.jp/ (Japan), https://scarlet.movie/ (United States)Special Thanks to N. Mori   Toho Co., Ltd. and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. have provided Japanese and English press materials for their upcoming release, SCARLET (果てしなきスカーレット,  Hateshinaki Sukāretto), the long-awaited new film from director Mamoru Hosoda (MIRAI, BELLE, WOLF CHILDREN, SUMMER WARS), his first in four years, SCARLET (果てしなきスカーレット,  Hateshinaki Sukāretto). Toho will distribute the film theatrically in Japan on Friday, November 21.Sony Pictures is handling international distribution, with the United States release scheuled for on Friday, December 12, 2025.  Photo courtesy of Toho Co. ©2025 STUDIO CHIZU   An overwhelmingly immersive storytelling experience—a new frontier in animated film. Youth, family bonds, parental love, friendship transcending race, the

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kugane Maruyama,PUBLISHED BY KADOKAWA CORPORATION/OVERLORD PARTNERS

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kugane Maruyama,PUBLISHED BY KADOKAWA CORPORATION/OVERLORD PARTNERS The first seven episodes of the fan-favorite anime series OVERLORD comes to theatres for one-night-only on November 17 as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights program.Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kugane Maruyama,PUBLISHED BY KADOKAWA CORPORATION/OVERLORD PARTNERS OVERLORD fans rejoice! Tickets are now on sale for a special theatrical experience, Last Night to Login: OVERLORD 10th Anniversary Celebration, which comes to select theatres for one-day-only on Monday, November 17 at 7PM (local time) in the U.S. as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights theatrical program. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the popular anime series OVERLORD, the first seven English dub episodes of the series will be shown in theatres for the first time ever.  The series follows Momonga, a regular salary-man who finds himself trapped in his favorite MMORPG video

    Image courtesy of Toho. © Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project

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    Image courtesy of Toho. © Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project Source: Toho Co., Ltd., GKIDSOfficial Sites: https://jujutsukaisen.jp/shibuyashimetsu/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/jujutsu-kaisen/ (United States)     Toho and GKIDS have provided Japanese and English press materials for their upcoming JUJUTSU KAISEN compilation film.  Toho will open JUJUTSU KAISEN: THE MOVIE – SHIBUYA INCIDENT SPECIAL EDITION × CULLING GAME ADVANCE SCREENING (劇場版 呪術廻戦「渋谷事変 特別編集版」×「死滅回游 先行上映」, Gekijō-ban  Jujutsu Kaisen: "Shibuya Jihen Tokubetsu Henshūban" × "Shimetsu Kaiyū Senkō Jōei") in Japanese cinemas this Friday, November 7th. The movie will then be released outside Japan with the title JUJUTSU KAISEN: EXECUTION, with GKIDS bringing it to North America while Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures are handling the international release. JUJUTSU KAISEN: EXECUTION will debut in North America with a one-night-only Early Access Fan Event exclusive to IMAX theatres on December 3rd. The nationwide theatrical rollout kicks off December 5th with GKIDS screening both the original Japanese and English dubbed versions of the

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