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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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    Source: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Tom Chen Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. Offering a treasure trove of essential films from the explosive creative epicenter of Hong Kong, Shout Studios’ Hong Kong Cinema Classics aims to preserve these iconic films in their best possible presentation for fans new and old alike. On August 26, 2025, Hong Kong Cinema Classics presents CITY ON FIRE 4K UHD + BLU-RAY. Chow Yun-Fat (HARD BOILED, A BETTER TOMORROW), Sun Yueh (PAPA, CAN YOU HEAR ME SING?), and Danny Lee (THE KILLER) star in this sizzling, highly influential crime drama from director Ringo Lam (FULL CONTACT, PRISON ON FIRE, MAXIMUM RISK).  Featuring a new 4K scan and a wealth of bonus features, CITY ON FIRE is a must-have for collectors, cinephiles, and action enthusiasts. Pre-order is now available at ShoutFactory.com and select participating online stores.   Synopsis  Ko Chow is an undercover cop torn between his duty as

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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: THE 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

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © LINDA LINDA LINDA partners New 20th Anniversary 4K Remaster of The Cult Classic Japanese Comedy Drama to World Premiere at Tribeca Festival Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/linda-linda-linda/ Special Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris   Academy Award-winning producer and distributor GKIDS has announced today it has acquired all North American rights to LINDA LINDA LINDA (リンダ リンダ リンダ, Rinda Rinda Rinda), the 2005 Japanese comedy-drama film directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita. The cult classic title, starring Bae Doona (THE HOST, BROKER), Aki Maeda (BATTLE ROYALE, GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS), Yu Kashii (DEATH NOTE, LORELEI: THE WITCH OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN), and Shiori Sekine (of the hit band Base Ball Bear), celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with an all new 4K Restoration set to debut at the upcoming Tribeca Festival on June 8th. The film will be re-released in Japanese

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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

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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. During the Song Dynasty, after a man passes, his daughters embark on a perilous quest to reclaim his lost sword in the wuxia-infused historical drama NINE-RING GOLDEN DAGGER, debuting on Digital July 1 from Well Go USA Entertainment . Facing relentless enemies, they ally with a former soldier, bravely overcoming three deadly ambushes to return the treasured weapon to their homeland.  Directed by first-time filmmaker Xiaojun Feng, NINE-RING GOLDEN DAGGER stars Song Tian Shuo (CLIFF WALKERS), Zhang Xin Tong (A MAN CALLED HERO), and Zhang Kai (THE TAI CHI MASTER). NINE-RING GOLDEN DAGGER also hits Blu-ray and DVD exclusively through Amazon on July 1.   Synopsis:       During the Northern Expedition of Yongxi in the early Song Dynasty, General

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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

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    Acclaimed Directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi’s Entry in the Godzilla Universe Returns to North American Cinemas  in 4K, with Home Entertainment Release from GKIDS to Follow  Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/shin-godzilla/ Special Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Academy Award-winning producer and distributor GKIDS has announced today that it has acquired all North American distribution rights to SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira). The 2016 feature is directed by Hideaki Anno (NEON GENESIS EVANGELION Franchise, LOVE & POP) and Shinji Higuchi (BULLET TRAIN EXPLOSION, SHIN ULTRAMAN) with screenplay by Anno and visual effects by Higuchi. GKIDS will release the feature in North American theaters nationwide on August 14th, with a home entertainment release to follow. GKIDS will release the film in its original Japanese language with subtitles, including restored text cards and a 4K remaster that has

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    Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bay Area Film Events press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.godzillafest.com/Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFGodzillafest Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgodzillafest   After the phenomenal success of last year’s film festival and convention, Bay Area Film Events is back in 2025 with two Godzilla events you won’t want to miss! Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. The first is our Godzillafest Film Festival July 18-20 at the Balboa Theater. Continuing our annual tradition of bringing the best Godzilla films to the big screen, BAFE will have a weekend of Godzilla films rotating on two movie screens. This year is a big anniversary year, so look for films celebrating their release dates from the 50s to the 2000s. Movies like GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN, MONSTER ZERO, FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD, TERROR

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    Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: FunkoSpecial Thanks to Matthew Saribut Funko has provided product specs and pics of their new Pop! Premium Deco Godzilla figures. Now available for pre-order directly from Funko plus stores, comic book shops, and online retailers including Toho's Godzilla Store, Amazon, Entertainment Earth, Hot Topic, and FYE, the new figures are near-neon in their radiance, making them an easy – and easy to see – addition to any kaiju collection. Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Pop! Premium Mechagodzilla (Deco) Item Number: 1889 Material: Vinyl Release Date: June/July 2025 MSRP: $20.00 Expand your POP! Movies set by making this Premium Mechagodzilla (2003) Blue Deco figure the next addition to your Godzilla lineup.

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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: THE IMMORTAL BLOODLINE is Koike Takeshi, who has directed all

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    Source: Kyoei Steel, Ltd. Official Website: https://www.kyoeisteel.co.jp/ethicalsteel/ultraman/ Photo courtesy of Kyoei Steel, Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Kyoei Steel Ltd. (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President and CEO: Hirotomi Yasui) has begun publishing web content its official website featuring  Ultraman as the mascot for a new campaign to promote awareness and understanding of its electric furnace steel product, "Ethical Steel" (エシカルスチール,  Eshikaru Suchīru). In addition, products that qualify as ethical steel will be shipped with special tags featuring Ultraman for a limited time.   ■ What is "Ethical Steel"? For over 35 years, Kyoei Steel has been engaged in the business of manufacturing steel while detoxifying medical and industrial waste by melting it in an electric furnace. In order to raise awareness of this unique business of creating products while solving social issues, they have decided to name these products "Ethical Steel." "Ethical Steel" is "steel manufactured while

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Godzilla: Heist #4 will be available Wednesday, June 4th from IDW. The package is almost secured! Our crew is at the feet of Mechagodzilla! But will they kill each other before Godzilla gets the chance? Betrayal, infighting, and a double-cross that shifts the balance of the story! No one on this crew was honest about their lives, and that might lead to some very real deaths. One thing we do know: Mechagodzilla is about to come online, and one of these two-timing crooks will be in the pilot seat.   Godzilla: Heist #4 Writer: Van JensenArtist: Kelsey RamsayColorist: Heather BreckelCover A: Bob EggletonCover B: Pablo Tunica Release Date: June 4, 2025 Price: $4.99 Pages: 32 For information on how to acquire Godzilla

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    Photo courtesy of Radiance Films. ©KADOKAWA CORPORATION Source: Radiance Films, MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski SHINOBI Vol 2 presents three more spectacular tales of ninja action in this continuation of the hugely influential series, for the first time on Blu-ray in a limited edition set from Radiance Films. Photo courtesy of Radiance Films. ©KADOKAWA CORPORATION This time, Raizo Ichikawa (SHINOBI 1-3) stars as Mist Saizo, a ninja with a grudge who won't rest until he has assassinated the supreme leader, the Tokugawa shogun. directed by three of the Daiei Studio's top period action specialists, these films feature epic battles, ingenious spycraft and thrilling ninja fights. In SIEGE (忍びの者 霧隠才蔵, Shinobi no Mono Kirigaku Saizō, 1964), Raizo Ichikawa is Mist Saizo, the legendary folk hero and Iga ninja. Working in the service of warlord Yukimura Sanada (Tomisaburo Wakayama), he plots to assassinate

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    Photo courtesy of Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://www.matsuzakaya.co.jp/nagoya/topics/1_rux_event_daiougonten_2506.html  The Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store in Nagoya will be hosting the "Great Golden Exhibition 2025" (大黄金展2025, Dai kogane-ten 2025), a large-scale exhibition and sale of gold products, from June 4th to June 9th, 2025.  Gold is currently a hot topic due to its ever-increasing value! On May 8th, it reached a new all-time high of  ¥17,259 (Approximately $120.11 USD) per gram. At this event, many exclusive and new products will be introduced. The "Great Golden Exhibition" will feature the first-ever display of a golden statue of Godzilla. Created to celebrate the monster's 70th anniversary, the "Gold Leaf Godzilla," (金箔ゴジラ, Kinpaku Gojira) is an impressive golden work that is 2m tall, 1.8m wide, 1.8m long, (6.6 Feet Tall, 5.9 Feet Wide, 5.9 Feet Long) and uses a record-breaking

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    Source: Meitetsu Impress Co., Ltd.Event Site: https://beachland.jp/event/7642/ Meet Ultraman Omega at Minamichita Beach Land. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN OMEGA PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO Minamichita Beach Land & Minamichita Toy Kingdom (428-1 Okuda, Mihama-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi) will be holding a greeting event for the new show ULTRAMAN OMEGA (ウルトラマンオメガ, Urutoraman Omega) on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The latest Ultra hero, Ultraman Omega, will appear in person to meet and shake hands with fans.  Attendees are encouraged to take a photo of the handshake moment and post it with the hashtag #UltramanOmega!   Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Times: 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm Location: Toy Kingdom Event Stage, Minamichita Beach Land               ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN OMEGA PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO  About Tsuburaya Productions Tsuburaya Productions, creator

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