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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Comscore, GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/shin-godzilla/Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian GKIDS’ 4K rerelease of SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016) took the number 12 spot at the North American box office for the weekend of August 15-17, 2025.  The movie opened in 1,290 theaters this past Thursday the 14th and earned $1,720,290 this weekend for a PTA of $1,260 and a domestic cume through Sunday of $2,475,884. The numbers were announced by the theatrical measurement service, Comscore. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world.  SHIN GODZILLA marks GKIDS’ first release of a Godzilla property since the company’s 2024 acquisition by storied Japanese film studio Toho.  Now playing in theaters nationwide, as well as select 4DX and D-BOX screens in its original Japanese language with subtitles,  the film features restored

    Tanjiro Kamado celebrates DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE night at Dodger Stadium. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

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    Tanjiro Kamado celebrates DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE night at Dodger Stadium. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Source: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: demonslayer-movie.comSpecial Thanks to Lizzie Osterkamp Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated the highly popular Japanese anime film 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) with a theme night for their Friday, August 15 home game with the San Diego Padres.  In attendance were DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE English dub cast members Aleks Le (Zenitsu Agatsuma), Abby Trott (Nezuko Kamado) and Zach Aguilar (Tanjiro Kamado). Aleks threw the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of the game.  The Los Angeles Dodgers themed night included a stadium-wide giveaway of co-branded hats as well

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Mothra: Queen of the Monsters #5 The rematch of the century is upon us-can this new Mothra win?! This entire issue is one giant kaiju brawl. After perishing at the mighty mandibles of Antra many years ago, Mothra has returned! But this time, Antra and Mothra are working together to defeat an even greater enemy-Omegaguirus! Find out if this titanic duo can save the world in the thrilling finale!   Release Date: August 20, 2025 Price: $4.99 Pages: 32 Writer: Sophie CampbellArtist: Matt FrankColorists: Roberto Rivera and Matt FrankLetterer: Nathan WidickEditor: Jake WilliamsCover A: Sophie CampbellCover B: Jake SmithHeroes & Fantasies Exclusive - Matt Frank and Miki Ramirez Regular Variant Cover: $12:00Heroes & Fantasies Exclusive - Matt Frank and Miki Ramirez Virgin Foil Variant Cover: $30:00

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Mamoru Oshii/Yoshitaka Amano/Tokuma Shoten, Tokuma Japan Communications All Rights Reserved New 4K Restoration of Oshii’s Rarely Screened Early Feature Comes to Cinemas for 40th Anniversary in First Ever North American Nationwide Release Starting November 19 Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/angels-egg/ Special Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Mamoru Oshii/Yoshitaka Amano/Tokuma Shoten, Tokuma Japan Communications All Rights Reserved GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced it will bring Mamoru Oshii’s rarely screened early masterpiece ANGEL’S EGG to cinemas starting November 19. Forty years after the film’s original Japanese release, GKIDS is proud to present the all-new 4K restoration, which was supervised by director Oshii, in North American cinemas nationwide for the first time. First released directly to home video in 1985, the film was produced by Tokuma

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    Front and back packaging artwork for the ULTRAMAN ARC: The Complete Series + ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL Blu-ray set. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. Series: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. Movie: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS　©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Mill Creek Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment, will release ULTRAMAN ARC: The Complete Series + ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL on Blu-ray October 7, 2025.  Both the series and movie will be presented in both the original Japanese audio (Japanese with English subtitles) and the English dub. This release comes from Mill Creek Entertainment’s recently announced extension and expansion of its current partnership with Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment, Inc. The deal includes digital and physical rights for a full slate of episodic series and feature films

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    Co-Producer Reveals New English Language Key Visual and First Ever Trailer for the Upcoming Supernatural Action Anime Series Now in Production Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://petals-of-reincarnation-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Mikihisa Konishi/MAG Garden Corporation・Petals of Reincarnation Production Committee It was just revealed that upcoming series PETALS OF REINCARNATION will premiere in 2026 and the fan response has been overwhelming. To compound the excitement for this highly-anticipated new anime as well as celebrate the global broadcast date announcement, Co-Producer HIDIVE released today the official and first-ever English subtitled teaser trailer for PETALS OF REINCARNATION, which will be available exclusively on the fast growing streaming service from AMC Networks when it debuts in 2026. Based on the hit supernatural action manga created by Mikihisa Konishi, PETALS OF REINCARNATION (リィンカーネーションの花弁, Rīnkānēshon no Kaben) is currently in production and directed by

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    Source: AnimEigo  Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Anime distributor AnimEigo highlighted several notable upcoming new releases during its panel held this past weekend at Otakon 2025, one of the East Coast’s biggest anime conventions. AnimEigo owner Justin Sevakis offered details on a trio of highly anticipated titles set for 2025 release that include SASUKE, LOOKING FOR THE FULL MOON, and the BLACK JACK OVA series. Sneak peeks were also offered for the upcoming 2026 releases of HOTORI: SIMPLY WISHING FOR HOPE, and ALIEN NINE, which are set for release under AnimEigo’s Ruined Childhood imprint. He also highlighted THE ANIME BUSINESS, an acclaimed documentary series currently available on YouTube that features insightful interviews with pioneers of the Western anime industry.   Image courtesy of AnimEigo. SASUKE ∙ Available Oct. 14th The historic 1968 anime series comes to North America for the

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    Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2025 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Source: Playmates Toys Limited Special Thanks to Sarah Gumina International toy titan Playmates has provided SciFi Japan with product info and photos of their GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE Titan Size figures. The largest Godzilla and Kong action figures ever produced by Playmates have been released internationally but are not yet officially available in the United States. Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Titan Godzilla Figure Step into the epic showdown with this towering 58.42cm figure

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    Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will Bring the First Film of the Epic Trilogy to Movie Theatres in North America on September 12, 2025Source: Crunchyroll press release US poster. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today that the original English dub voice cast from the DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA anime series will return to reprise their iconic and beloved roles for the highly anticipated new film 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), coming to theatres on September 12 in the United States and Canada. The returning cast includes Zach Aguilar as protagonist Tanjiro Kamado, Abby Trott as Nezuko Kamado, Aleks Le as Zenitsu Agatsuma, Bryce Papenbrook as Inosuke Hashibira, Johnny Yong Bosch as Giyu Tomikoa, and Erika Harlacher as Shinobu Kocho. Also announced, actor and “DEMON

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    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books During Comic Con International, the new North American publisher announced PIPE MACHINE and PATH FROM TANUKI TEMPLE Source: Manga Mavericks LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, announced 2 newly licensed titles during its panel at Otakon that will be added to its print and digital catalog in early 2026. T The latest releases include the buddy action series, FISHGOD by indie manga creator Chlona, the first volume of which is scheduled for release in January 2026 in digital and May 2026 in print, and the fantasy adventure series, BALLET HERO FANTASY: DAN’S ADVENTURE FEAT. STEVEN MCRAE by veteran manga creator Takafumi Adachi (creator of BEYBLADE: METAL FUSION), the first volume of which is scheduled for release in February 2026 in both print and digital.

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN   The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for the "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla EX [Vol. 10] (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラEX【第10弾】, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira EX [Dai 10-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 an average 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a 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. EX [Vol. 10] includes five

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    Image courtesy of Academy Museum. ©2008 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMT Source: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences press release   The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Museum will host the exhibition Studio Ghibli’s PONYO from February 14, 2026–January 10, 2027. Following the Academy Museum’s inaugural exhibition, Hayao Miyazaki in 2021, Studio Ghibli’s PONYO will celebrate Studio Ghibli and the many elements of the traditional hand-drawn animation processes used throughout the film PONYO (崖の上のポニョ, Gake no Ue no Ponyo, 2008). The magical water worlds, the unique flowing aesthetic of hand-painted drawings, and the film’s themes of transformation, human connections, and joy will be on full display. Visitors will be invited to explore the enchanting world of PONYO through hands-on experiences designed for all ages. These include an interactive animation table, where guests can create their own animated sequences, and a playful, immersive environment

    The hit horror novel ABOUT A PLACE IN THE KINKI REGION has been adapted into a live-action movie. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. ©2025 KINKI Film Partners

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    The hit horror novel ABOUT A PLACE IN THE KINKI REGION has been adapted into a live-action movie. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. ©2025 KINKI Film Partners Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: https://wwws.warnerbros.co.jp/kinkimovie/ (Japan)   Japanese theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. ©2025 KINKI Film Partners My friend has vanished. Before he disappeared, he was collecting accounts of several mysterious events that reportedly occurred in a certain place in the Kinki region. I have collected the relevant articles, interviews, and other excerpts in this book. And once you have understood everything, I would like to ask for your cooperation. I hope you will get in touch. My friend has vanished. And something isn't right with this place.   Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided press

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. Gashapon TM Bandai Co. Godzilla TM ＆ © TOHO CO.,LTD. Source: Bandai Co. Vendor Division   Gashapon Station capsule toy vending machine. Photo courtesy of Bandai. Gashapon TM Bandai Co. Godzilla TM ＆ © TOHO CO.,LTD.  Bandai Co., Ltd.'s Vendor Division (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo) has released the second installment of their "Toho Monsters Godzilla Machiboke" (東宝怪獣 ゴジラまちぼうけ, Gojira 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

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS and MBS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee Featuring a Special Appearance from “Dragon Force” Frontman Marc Hudson in the Fan Favorite HAYASii Band Musical Spectacular Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://anime-dandadan.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/ (US) Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo   The second season of DAN DA DAN (ダンダダン) has reached its halfway point, featuring a season-marking musical spectacular, with world famous power metal band Dragon Force’s frontman Marc Hudson lending his voice to the highly anticipated HAYASii band. In celebration of the season’s mid-point highlight, a special music clip has been released.  As Okarun, Momo and the gang recover from the fallout of the Evil Eye battle, the struggle between Jiji and the Evil Eye continues in this season’s showstopping mid-point. In addition to this week’s HAYASii band power metal spectacular, fans can look forward to many more highlights as the

    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images 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 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: https://myseries-collab.com/chibigodzilla (Japan) Samurai Sword Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshimasa Hiki) is now selling the seventh 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. Each month, images from the Godzilla series are 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 approximately 30,000 stores nationwide, including FamilyMart, Lawson, Mini Stop, and Poplar stores. The latest set presents images from the popular anime series CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ちびゴジラの逆襲, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū).   Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD ◆ About the GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION

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    Photo courtesy of U-TREASURE. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: U-TREASURE   U-TREASURE Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Koichi Aoki) is now taking pre-orders for a limited edition "Mechagodzilla (1974) Mini Figure Gold Model" in collaboration with Toho Co., Ltd. Reservations will run, while supplies last, through September 8, 2025 at the U-TREASURE Concept Store Ikebukuro and U-TREASURE Online Shop.  Mechagodzilla, the most powerful robotic monster in history, is reborn in gold. The allure of Mechagodzilla, whose entire body transforms into a weapon, is captured in 18K yellow gold instead of space titanium! From the 1974 film GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (ゴジラ対メカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira) comes this expertly crafted mini-sized gold (18K yellow gold) figure! King Ghidorah is a particularly popular rival monster to Godzilla. The use of real gold further accentuates the golden scales that cover its entire body. Experienced jewelry craftsmen have repeatedly fine-tuned every detail to

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    Photo courtesy of Cult Epics and MVD.© 1986 Kadokawa Corp. Source: Cult Epics, MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Kadokawa's HIS MOTORBIKE, HER ISLAND (彼のオートバイ、彼女の島, Kare no Otobai, Kanojo no Shima, 1986) will have its North American premiere on Blu-ray and DVD this month from Cult Epics. Thie film is based on the 1977 novel by Yoshio Kataoka and directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, the genre master behind the cult classics HOUSE (ハウス, Hausu, 1977) and SCHOOL IN THE CROSSHAIRS (ねらわれた学園, Nerawareta Gakuen, 1981). Following a painful breakup, macho biker Koh (Riki Takeuchi, BATTLE ROYALE II, THERMAE ROMAE) skips town and hits the road on his beloved Kawasaki W3 650. On his countryside excursion, he encounters the free-spirited Miyo (Kiwako Harada, older sister of Obayashi favorite Tomoyo Harada) who quickly takes interest in both the leather-clad Koh and his motorbike. Koh and Miyo fall in love even as Miyo's

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1 will be available Wednesday, August 6th from IDW. Journey into this mysterious new world iwith the Eisner-nominated writing duo Griffin Sheridan and Ethan S. Parker (Kill Your Darlings) and fan-favorite artist Pablo Tunica (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sea Serpent's Heir). Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1  What's going on inside the Deadzone?! Find out in the second book of the KAI-SEI ERA, IDW's new connected Godzilla universe! Inside the new IDW Godzilla universe, there exists a mystery larger than any other-what is the Deadzone? Inhabitants of this new world know the Deadzone to be a walled-off portion of the Pacific Northwest, sequestered after the most disastrous Godzilla attack the country has ever faced. The government would have its citizens believe that nothing is

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    © khara / Project Eva. © khara / EVA Production Committee © khara Acclaimed First & Second Installments of the “Rebuild of Evangelion” Franchise Source: Shout! Studios press releaseSpecial Thanks to Lauren Blum   GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation, has unveiled the details for October 21st Blu-ray™ releases of the beloved, award-winning films EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE. and EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE. Each release contains several bonus features, including a 16-page booklet inside EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE., and a 20-page booklet inside EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE. Both films will also be made available on all major digital platforms on September 16th. The releases will be distributed by Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment company, and are available for pre-order.  Created by Hideaki Anno, the NEON GENESIS EVANGELION franchise is considered one of the most influential

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