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    Godzilla returns in Season 2 of the Apple TV series, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS. Photo courtesy of Apple TV. © 2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary

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    Godzilla returns in Season 2 of the Apple TV series, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS. Photo courtesy of Apple TV. © 2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett, and Anders Holm reunite for season two with the return of Legendary’s Titans Godzilla, Kong, the debut of Titan XSource: Apple TV Official Site: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/monarch-legacy-of-monsters/Special Thanks to Julia Siegal   New key art courtesy of Apple TV+. © 2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Today at the Apple TV Press Day, the cast of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS took the stage to unveil the official trailer for the highly anticipated second season of the global hit Monsterverse series from Legendary

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    Source: SRS Cinema LLC Special Thanks to Ron Bonk Image courtesy of SRS Cinema. ©DaiFilms Distributor SRS Cinema has announced the launch of preorders for their Blu-ray edition of the documentary ISHIRO HONDA: MEMOIRS OF A FILM DIRECTOR.  Directed by Jonathan Bellés, the film delves into the life and cinematic career of the director of GODZILLA and many other Toho classics. ISHIRO HONDA: MEMOIRS OF A FILM DIRECTOR will spotlight Honda’s filmography from both a historical and personal perspective, exploring his contributions to the Japanese film industry and his firsthand experiences of war, from which he barely survived. It will also delve into his profound feelings regarding the atomic bomb, a subject that became an obsession for him and was frequently reflected in his films. The documentary will analyze Honda’s body of work through interviews with individuals who had the privilege of collaborating with him, as well

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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

    A new Titan is featured in the latest teaser for Season 2 of the Apple TV series, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS. Photo courtesy of Apple TV. © 2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary

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    A new Titan is featured in the latest teaser for Season 2 of the Apple TV series, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS. Photo courtesy of Apple TV. © 2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Source: Apple TV Official Site: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/monarch-legacy-of-monsters/Special Thanks to Juliet Bryce Promo art courtesy of Apple TV+. © 2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Today, Apple TV released a new teaser for the highly anticipated second season of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS, its global hit Monsterverse series starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett and Anders Holm. The 10-episode second season of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS will premiere globally on Friday, February 27, 2026, with the first episode, followed by one episode every Friday

    GODZILLA MINUS ZERO will be released in Japan and North America this November! Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    GODZILLA MINUS ZERO will be released in Japan and North America this November! Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Oscar Winning Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki’s Highly Anticipated New Film Opens First in Japan on November 3 Source: GKIDS press release, TohoOfficial Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan)  North American teaser art for the movie. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. TOHO and GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning curator, producer, and distributor that was acquired by TOHO in 2024, announced today that GKIDS will distribute TOHO’s GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), the highly anticipated new film from director/screenwriter Takashi Yamazaki, following his critically-acclaimed GODZILLA MINUS ONE. That landmark film is the highest recorded grossing Japan-produced Godzilla film, earning more than $116 million worldwide and winning Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards, becoming the first Asian film to

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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

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    Photo courtesy of Nikkatsu. ©2025 NIGHT FLOWER Film Partners Source: Nikkatsu CorporationOfficial Site: https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/nightflower/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Mai Mino   Nikkatsu Corp. and Shochiku have provided information and photos from their new crime drama NIGHT FLOWER (ナイトフワラー, Naito Fuwarā). The film was written and directed by Eiji Uchida, director of the Japan Academy Award-winning MIDNIGHT SWAN (ミッドナイトスワン, Middonaito Suwan, 2020), and stars Keiko Kitagawa (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, THE PROMISED NEVERLAND, STOLEN IDENTITY).  NIGHT FLOWER had its World Premiere at the 2025 Tokyo International Film Festival, Gala Selection. Shochiku will release the film in Japanese cinemas on Friday, November 28th. Nikkatsu is handling international sales.   Photo courtesy of Shochiku. ©2025 NIGHT FLOWER Film Partners Photo courtesy of Shochiku. ©2025 NIGHT FLOWER Film Partners STORY By day, a devoted mother; by

    Kong in Season 2 of the Apple TV series, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS. Photo courtesy of Apple TV. © 2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary

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    Kong in Season 2 of the Apple TV series, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS. Photo courtesy of Apple TV. © 2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Source: Apple TV Official Site: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/monarch-legacy-of-monsters/Special Thanks to Alizee Serena and Ashley Sugarman   Today, Apple TV unveiled a monstrous preview of the highly anticipated second season of its Monsterverse series MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS, starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett and Anders Holm. The 10-episode second season of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS will premiere globally on Friday, February 27, 2026 with the first episode, followed by one episode every Friday until May 1, 2026.   Logo courtesy of Apple TV+. © 2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary

    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

    GODZILLA MINUS ZERO title logo, courtesy of Toho! Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    GODZILLA MINUS ZERO title logo, courtesy of Toho! Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan) Special Thanks to Takehiro Yamamoto   A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho has provided SciFi Japan with their official press release and title treatment for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), director Takashi Yamazaki's follow up to the internationally acclaimed GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023).   A Shockwave Hit "Godzilla Day" on November 3rd ── The New Godzilla Film『GODZILLA-0.0』(GODZILLA MINUS ZERO) Title Revealed!! 11月3日 “ゴジラの日”に激震走る── が挑む新作ゴジラ『ゴジラ-0.0』(ゴジラマイナスゼロ) タイトル解禁!!   Director Takashi Yamazaki's New Godzilla Film Title Announcement 山崎貴監督 ゴジラ新作映画タイトル決定のお取り上げのお願い   Since first appearing in 1954, the kaiju “Godzilla” has captivated and shocked audiences not only in Japan but around the world. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, GODZILLA MINUS ONE—a commemorative

    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

    Jiro Sato and Yuki Yamada star in the thriller, SUZUKI=BAKUDAN. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan.©Katsuhiro Go/KODANSHA Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ©2025 BAKUDAN Film Partners. All Rights Reserved.

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    Jiro Sato and Yuki Yamada star in the thriller, SUZUKI=BAKUDAN. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan.©Katsuhiro Go/KODANSHA Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ©2025 BAKUDAN Film Partners. All Rights Reserved. Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: https://wwws.warnerbros.co.jp/bakudan-movie/ (Japan)   Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided press notes and photos for their new thriller,  BAKUDAN (爆弾, meaning "bomb"), which opens in Japanese cinemas this Friday, October 31st.  International sales agents Fuji Television Network and Pony Canyon are marketing the film outside Japan with the title SUZUKI=BAKUDAN.   Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan.©Katsuhiro Go/KODANSHA Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ©2025 BAKUDAN Film Partners. All Rights Reserved. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan.©Katsuhiro Go/KODANSHA Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ©2025 BAKUDAN Film Partners. All Rights Reserved. Introduction    2025—The greatest shock of the Reiwa era is

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Source: Comscore Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Sony Reports Crunchyroll/Sony Pictures’ 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) continues to elevate its global box office tally as the highest grossing anime film of all time to a towering $666.8 million.  Crunchyroll/Sony markets delivered $1.7 million worldwide this weekend, including $1.1 million overseas from 59 markets and 1,500+ screens, for a studio cume of $345.6 million ($213.3 million international, $132.4 million domestic). Cumes-to-date for top Crunchyroll/Sony overseas holdover markets: Mexico ($18.2 million, #1 all-time anime), France ($18.1 million, #1 all-time anime), Germany ($16.1 million), India ($9.5 million, #1 all-time anime), UK ($9.3 million), Brazil ($9.1 million, #1 all-time anime), Spain ($7.6 million, #1 all-time anime), Indonesia ($7.3 million, #1 all-time anime), Thailand ($7.1 million, #1 all-time anime and animated), and Malaysia ($6.8

    Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 THE FINAL PIECE Film Partners

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    Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 THE FINAL PIECE Film Partners Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/banjyo-movie/ (Japan)   What is it that enables us to say we are truly alive? This mystery begins with a man's corpse found on a mountain, holding a bag of valuable shogi pieces. What gradually unravels is a startling truth and a painful and sad ‘life choice’.   Shochiku has provided information and photos for their new film, THE FINAL PIECE (盤上の向日葵, Banjo no Himawari), based on the 2017 bestseller The Sunflower on the Shogi Board by author Yuko Yuzuki. The films stars Kentaro Sakaguchi (SIGNAL THE MOVIE, PARADES) and Ken Watanabe (THE LAST SAMURAI, INCEPTION , GODZILLA, KOKUHO).    THE FINAL PIECE opens in Japan this Friday, October 31st.   Japanese poster. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co.,

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    Photo courtesy of Comscore. Source: Comscore Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Image courtesy of Sony Pictures. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Sony/Crunchyroll does it again as CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC makes its domestic debut in the top spot in 3,003 theaters with $17.25 million for a PTA of $5,744.  The manga adaptation produced by MAPPA received phenomenal audience and critical response – earning an A CinemaScore, a 99% audience and 96% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 5-star PostTrak rating. It has already been a hit on the international stage and now hits North America with a number one debut.  The R-rated anime film bumped last week's top movie, BLACK PHONE 2, to 2nd place, and outperformed this weekend's other wide new releases, including Paramount’s REGRETTING YOU (3rd place/$12.85 million) and 20th Century Studios’ SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE (4th place/$9.1 million). The

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    Photo courtesy of Avery Guerra ©Showa Tokusatsu Monster Film Cooperation Corps Source: MVD EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Derek Stubinski   Photo courtesy of MVD Entertainment. ©Showa Tokusatsu Monster Film Cooperation Corps MVD Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the new Blu-ray of WAR OF THE NINJA MONSTERS: JARON VS. GOURA (忍獣大戦記 蛇龍対號羅, Shinobu Kemono Daisenki Daryū Tai Goura, 2024). A SRS release, the kaiju movie was directed by Shinpei Hayashiya (the Reigo / Raiga / Ohga series). Two men, tired from work, visit the town of Chichibu to enjoy their favorite hobby - exploring caves. But little do they know, the town has been secretly protected by the descendants of the righteous Shinobi ninja since the Sengoku period. The two unlucky friends accidentally break a spell that awakens two colossal beasts, Jaron and Goura. The area's rival clans manipulate them into a fierce

    Photo courtesy of Nikkatsu. ©2025 HOKUSAI'S DAUGHTER Production Committee

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    Photo courtesy of Nikkatsu. ©2025 HOKUSAI'S DAUGHTER Production Committee Source: Nikkatsu CorporationOfficial Site: https://oioui.com (Japan)Special Thanks to Mai Mino Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Nikkatsu. ©2025 HOKUSAI'S DAUGHTER Production Committee Nikkatsu Corp. has provided information and photos from the historical drama HOKUSAI’S DAUGHTER (おーい、応為, O ̄ i, ōi). The movie "Hokusai's Daughter" is the first Japan film to depict the life of O-Ei (Katsushika Oi), the daughter of Katsushika Hokusai, the legendary painter who created "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" and "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa".  It was released theatrically in Japan on October, 17th, 2025. Nikkatsu Corporation is now handling international sales. HOKUSAI’S DAUGHTER was written and directed by Tatsushi Omori (THE WHISPERING OF THE GODS, MOTHER), and is based on the biography The Life of Katsushika Hokusai by Koshin Iijima and the manga Miss Hokusai by Hinako Sugiura. The latter was previously adapted as the anime film SARUSUBERI: MISS HOKUSAI 

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