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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

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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

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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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    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

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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

    The 4K Digital Remaster of Hayao Miyazaki's PRINCESS MONONOKE comes to theaters in Japan this Friday. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N

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    The 4K Digital Remaster of Hayao Miyazaki's PRINCESS MONONOKE comes to theaters in Japan this Friday. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N Source: Toho Co., Ltd. IMAX theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, ND. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation Following a North American theatrical run this past Spring, the 4K Digital Remaster of Studio Ghibli's classic PRINCESS MONONOKE (もののけ姫, Mononoke Hime) will receive a limited IMAX release in Japan starting Friday, October 24, 2025.   ● Introduction An immortal masterpiece of Japanese cinema!Director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's timeless classic revives on the IMAX® screen in stunning 4K! Director Hayao Miyazaki's PRINCESS MONONOKE, which set unprecedented records upon its July 12, 1997 release—drawing 14.2 million viewers and grossing ¥19.3 billion (approx. $150 million)—sparked a social phenomenon and continues to captivate audiences

    Image courtesy of Toho. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA

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    Image courtesy of Toho. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Source: Sony Pictures EntertainmentOfficial Sites: https://chainsawman.dog/movie_reze/ (Japan), https://chainsawman.movie/ (United States) For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in 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), an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues from the first season of the hugely popular anime television series. The film is scheduled to be released in North America on October 24 (moved up from the originally announced date of October 29) by Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Filmworks. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE Main Visual and Trailer Unveiled for the Continuation of the Hathaway Saga in the Gundam Film Series Source: Bandai Namco FilmworksOfficial Site: https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/ (Japan), https://en.gundam-official.com/hathaway/ (North America)Special Thanks to Lucas Deruyter and Andrew Nguyen    At New York Comic Con 2025, Bandai Namco Filmworks announced that the latest installment in the Gundam animated film series, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY: THE SORCERY OF NYMPH CIRCE (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女, Kidō Senshi Gandamu Senkō no Hasauei Kirukē no Majo, 2026), directed by the acclaimed Shukou Murase, will land in theaters across the United States. A new main visual and trailer have been revealed for the highly anticipated next chapter in the renowned Gundam film series, featuring a powerful performance by Kensho Ono portraying protagonist Hathaway Noa. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY: THE SORCERY OF NYMPH CIRCE is the highly anticipated latest installment in

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    Image courtesy of Sony Pictures. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Sony Pictures EntertainmentOfficial Sites: https://chainsawman.dog/movie_reze/ (Japan), https://chainsawman.movie/ (United States)Special Thanks to Kanako Sakairi For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in 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), an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues from the first season of the hugely popular anime television series. CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC was released in Japan on September 19, 2025, by Toho. The film opened in select Asian markets on September 24, and is scheduled to be released in North America on October 24 (moved up from the originally announced date of October 29) by Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures. The following CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZE ARC images and text are taken from Japanese and English press materials provided by Toho and

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©coolkyousinnjya, Futabasha / Dragon Maid Committee The film, previously announced as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights program, will exclusively premiere in theatres in the U.S on Monday, Oct 20.Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©coolkyousinnjya, Futabasha / Dragon Maid Committee MISS KOBAYASHI'S DRAGON MAID: A LONELY DRAGON WANTS TO BE LOVED will come to select theaters for one-day-only on Monday, October 20 at 7PM local time in the U.S. as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights theatrical program. Picking up where MISS KOBAYASHI'S DRAGON MAID Season 2 left off, the new film finds Dragon child Kanna Kamui facing a major dilemma, having to decide between her biological dragon family and her newfound human family.   Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release the film in select U.S. theatres in Japanese with English subtitles as part of the

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 1997 Madhouse Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/perfect-blue/   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 1997 Madhouse PERFECT BLUE (パーフェクトブルー, Pāfekuto Burū, 1997), the legendary first film from the late auteur director Satoshi Kon returns to cinemas nationwide in a gorgeous new 4K restoration, courtesy of GKIDS. PERFECT BLUE is the debut feature from the legendary director Satoshi Kon (PAPRIKA, MILLENIUM ACTRESS, TOKYO GODFATHERS). The groundbreaking feature is singular in its impact throughout the film world at large, and its influence can still be felt today. PERFECT BLUE has been hailed as one of the best animated features of all time and is only one of a handful of projects the late Satoshi Kon directed before his passing in 2010. The shocking debut feature remains relevant to this day, with a prescient vision of shattered identities formed by living in the

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION ©Akiyoshi Hongo, TOEI ANIMATION Programming Line-Up Celebrates Series with Special Guest Panels, Booth & Pop-Ups, Card Giveaways, Autograph Raffle and More Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (Publicity Partners) ONE PIECE and Digimon will take center stage with Toei Animation next month at New York Comic Con 2025.  The legendary anime studio returns to New York’s Javits Center to celebrate these two hit global franchises beloved by fans for more than 25 years and counting.     At this year’s event, Toei Animation will showcase both its longest-running episodic series, “ONE PIECE,” and its newest episodic series, “DIGIMON BEATBREAK,” with mix of location-based entertainment experiences ― from its exhibition booth and pop-up stores to special guest panels and photo ops to card game giveaways and autograph raffle. For NYCC

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    New line of advent calendars, SD figures, playing cards and a tote bag are based on Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist, Dr. Stone, Fairy Tail, TokyoGhoul, On or Off and Star CrossedSource: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Publisher TOKYOPOP has debuted a new line of branded merchandise that includes advent calendars, playing cards, SD figurines and tote bags based on popular anime, manga, and manhwa properties including Attack on Titan, Dr. Stone, Fairy Tail, Tokyo Ghoul, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Sword Art Online, On or Off and Star Crossed. The products are available from leading retailers and for direct purchase from its website at: https://tokyopop.com/collections/all-merchandise    Photo courtesy of MediaLab. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: The Official Advent CalendarSRP: $39.99 · Available October 7th This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items - buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more -

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    Location-Based Entertainment from Global Hit Anime Franchise to Kick-Off on Opening Day of NYCC 2025 and Will Run Through November 30Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Legendary studio Toei Animation and Mercer Labs, Museum of Art and Technology, are proud to unveil ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS, a groundbreaking immersive exhibition celebrating the iconic ONE PIECE anime franchise. Taking place at Mercer Labs (21 Dey Street, Manhattan), this highly anticipated experience will open to the public on Thursday, October 9, 2025, and run through Sunday, November 30, 2025. Prior to its official opening, a private preview of ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 for invited guests and media. Based on the globally beloved and best selling manga of all time created by Eiichiro Oda and

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    Photo courtesy of Comscore. 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) once again took the top spot at the North American box office in its second of release. For the weekend of September 19-21, 2025,  the movie earned $17.3 million from 3,342 locations for a PTA of $5,177 and a domestic cume through Sunday of $104.730 million. After opening at #1 internationally, this weekend  saw DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE drop to the 2nd spot with a take of $44.565 million (behind Chinese title 73” which made $121.202 million).  The colossal worldwide total stands over $665.830 million. Crunchyroll/Sony markets delivered $36 million. The film expanded to German-speaking and French-speaking markets and set new records as the #1 anime opening of all time across each new territory. France debuted

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its December 2025 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. GUSHING OVER MAGICAL GIRLS SEASON 1 STEELBOOK Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         325 min.Street Date:      12/2/25Language:        Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $129.98 Utena was obsessed with her city’s Magical Girls, so when she was offered the chance to become a MG herself, she agreed without reading the fine print… and now she’s an EVIL magical girl in a scandalously brief costume, who has to fight her beloved heroines! And even more embarrassing? It seems Utena’s MG obsession was nowhere near as innocent as she’d believed, and her relationships with Magical Girls take on a very twisted turn once her sadistic side is set

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