Source: ELEVEN ARTS press release Official Site: elevenarts.net/a-silent-voice, fathomevents.com/a-silent-voice (US) #ASilentVoice Director Naoko Yamada`s anime hit A SILENT VOICE (?? ???, Eiga Koe no Katachi, 2016) returns to U.S. cinemas for two nights only in January 2019, courtesy of ELEVEN ARTS and Fathom Events. After transferring into a new school, a deaf girl, Shoko Nishimiya, is bullied by the popular Shoya Ishida. As Shoya continues to bully Shoko, the class turns its back on him. Shoko transfers and Shoya grows up as an outcast. Alone and depressed, the regretful Shoya finds Shoko to make amends. Based on the highly regarded, award-winning manga by Yoshitoki Oima, A SILENT VOICE is a moving coming-of-age drama that depicts the struggles of adolescence through its memorable characters and beautiful animation.

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MEGALOBOX trailer courtesy of VIZ Media. © MEGALOBOX Project Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media proudly announces the North American broadcast debut of the hit boxing series, MEGALOBOX (??????, Megaro Bokusu, 2018), on Adult Swim’s Toonami. The first episode of the sports action drama premieres on Saturday, December 8th at 12 a.m. EST/PST, with future episodes scheduled to air each Saturday. Toonami is the anime programming block on Adult Swim, which offers a variety of original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults. The protagonist of the series is a young man with no origin and known only by his ring name: “JNK.DOG.” He survives by fighting in rigged, underground matches of a sport called MEGALOBOX, a form of fighting utilizing powered exoskeletons. JD is bored, resigned and unfulfilled --

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In Hulu’s Largest Deal for Anime Programming to Date, Funimation to Become a Primary Supplier for Hulu’s Subtitled and Dubbed Content Source: Funimation press release Official Site: hulu.com Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Today Hulu and Funimation, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television (SPT), announced a multi-year partnership and output deal. The monumental deal marks Hulu’s largest agreement for anime programming to date and will significantly expand its anime collection with new subtitled and dubbed titles from Funimation, the leading anime distributor, each year. With millions of hours of anime streamed over the past year, Hulu is streaming home to one of the most comprehensive collections of anime programming in the U.S. The new deal will grant Hulu a first look at U.S. streaming video on-demand rights to future anime series produced and released by Funimation beginning in 2019, and will make Hulu

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day Early With the Heartwarming Japanese Anime Hit in Select Big Screens Nationwide Source: Fathom Events press release Official Site: kimisui-anime.com (Japan), fathomevents.com/events/i-want-to-eat-your-pancreas (US) Special Thanks to Katherine Schwappach, Erik Stein and Aiko Makino #PancreasAnime Fathom Events in partnership with Aniplex of America brings the uplifting, coming-of-age tale that has captured the hearts of millions in Japan, “I want to eat your pancreas” (?????????, Kimi no Suizoo o Tabetai, 2018). Based on the bestselling, award-winning novel by Yoru Sumino, the anime adaptation beautifully explores the relationship between the terminally ill Sakura and the unnamed protagonist, “Me,” as they embark on an emotional journey during an unforgettable spring. As these two opposites try to learn to find happiness, they in turn discover the true meaning of compassion. In addition to the poignant feature,

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POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU Trailer 1 courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2018 Pokémon. © 1997-2018 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku. TM, ® Nintendo. Source: Warner Bros. Pictures #DetectivePikachuMovie Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first trailer and poster for POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU. Directed by Rob Letterman (GOOSEBUMPS, MONSTERS VS ALIENS), the first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure stars Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon -- one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and the most successful media franchise of all time. The movie also stars Justice Smith (JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM) as Tim; Kathryn Newton (LADY BIRD, TV’s BIG LITTLE LIES) as Lucy, a junior reporter following her first big story; and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, THE LAST SAMURAI) as Lt. Yoshida. POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU is set for

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Source: HIDIVE press release HIDIVE announced that it acquired exclusive streaming rights to the English dub of REAL GIRL (3D?? ??????, 3D Kanojo Riaru Gaaru, 2018) for the USA, the UK, Ireland, Canada and other select territories. HIDIVE subscribers can watch the premiere on October 30, 2018 at 17:00 UTC with subsequent episodes released every Tuesday. The reclusive Hikari Tsutsui wants nothing to do with real-world girls. According to him, fictional girls like Ezomichi are much better. But one day, he finds himself paired up with Iroha Igarashi, who is nothing but trouble according to the school’s rumor mill. The couple develops a close bond, which challenges their preconceived notions of others. Soon, this leads to something more between the two. For more information, a full list of plan features, or to sign up for HIDIVE, visit HIDIVE.com and follow them on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/hidiveofficial Facebook:

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GKIDS and Fathom Events Partner to Bring Miyazaki Biopic to Big Screens Nationwide on December 13 and 18 Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events press release Official Site: NeverEndingMan.com Special Thanks to Annalee Paulo, Chrissie Bock, Todd Nickels, Kabeer Malhotra, Tahajah Samuels, Katherine Schwappach and Erik Stein #MiyazakiDoc GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events are proud to announce the U.S. debut of NEVER-ENDING MAN: HAYAO MIYAZAKI (?????? ???, Owaranai Hito Miyazaki Hayao, 2016). This documentary follows the formerly-retired film director and animator Hayao Miyazaki as he experiments for the first time with CGI. Miyazaki is a Japanese film director, producer, screenwriter, animator, author, and manga artist. In 1985 he co-founded Studio Ghibli and went on to direct highly influential and

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Source: Warner Bros. Pictures #DetectivePikachuMovie The world of Pokémon comes to life! The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU stars Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon — one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and the most successful media franchise of all time. Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as Detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no other. The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality. The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that

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Source: Azoland Pictures press release Official Site: anime-chu-2.com (Japan), azolandpictures.com/chunibyo-takeonme (US) Special Thanks to Erika T. Wright Azoland Pictures and Sentai Filmworks announced the forthcoming theatrical release of the highly anticipated anime feature film, LOVE, CHUNIBYO AND OTHER DELUSIONS! - TAKE ON ME (?? ?????????? -Take On Me-, Eiga Chuunibyoo Demo Koi Ga Shitai -Take On Me-, 2018). Following the North American premiere at Los Angeles Anime Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, the film will be released in select theaters across North America starting November 2, 2018. Theater patrons will receive an exclusive giveaway item with each purchased ticket at participating theaters, while supplies last. The film will be shown with Japanese audio and English subtitles. LOVE, CHUNIBYO AND OTHER DELUSIONS! is based off the light novel, of the same name, written by Torako.

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Source: HIDIVE press release HIDIVE announced today that it acquired the streaming rights to MONOCHROME FACTOR (??????·?????, Monokuroomu Fakutaa, 2008) for the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Ireland and other select territories. HIDIVE subscribers can watch the premiere on October 17, 2018 with new episodes added every Wednesday. High schooler Akira Nikaido is living a normal, predictable life. That changes when he meets a mysterious man, Shirogane, who tells him that beings from the Shadow World are invading the Human World. Shirogane asks Akira to become a "Shin,“ a creature from the Shadow World, to help him hunt down these invaders and restore balance. Add to that having to juggle school work, teenage drama and Shirogane’s feeling towards him, Akira now has plenty to keep him busy. For more information, a full list of plan features, or to sign up for HIDIVE visit HIDIVE.com

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Source: HIDIVE press release HIDIVE announced today that it acquired streaming rights to the English-language dub and home video versions of THE SEVEN HEAVENLY VIRTUES (?????, Nanatsu no Bitoku, 2018) and will make the series available for its subscribers in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland and other select territories. The Seven Heavenly Virtues English-dub and home video versions premiere on October 16, 2018 with subsequent episodes released weekly every Tuesday. As sin begins to take over the world, it’s up to seven scantily-clad angels to find the new messiah and deliver humanity from evil. Of course, this is no easy task, and the voluptuous angels quickly find themselves in risqué situations in hopes of finding the true savior. Has the lover of cream-filled sweets Raphael found a true hero or does humanity’s one hope lie in buxom Sariel’s slacker office employee? For more

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Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: nanoha.com/detonation (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Shochiku Co. has provided SciFi Japan with information and pics for MAGICAL GIRL LYRICAL NANOHA DETONATION (??????????? Detonation, Maho Shojo Ririkaru Nanoha Detonation), the fourth feature film in the anime franchise. STORY The planet Eltoria which is quietly dying because of devastation. The Florian family, consisting of a researcher couple and their two daughters, Amitie and Kirie, remain on Eltoria with the dream of revitalizing it. However, the father, Grants Florian, collapses from his illness. Then their dream crumbles. Kirie decides to go in search of a way to save her father and to revive the planet into a "different world far away." Amitie tries to stop her, but Kirie rejects her older sister`s control and goes to the different world with her childhood best friend, Iris. Their destination is

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Source: HIDIVE press release HIDIVE announced today that it acquired simulcast streaming rights to BLOOM INTO YOU (???????, Yagate Kimi ni Naru, 2018) for the Fall 2018 simulcast season. The series will be available to HIDIVE subscribers in the USA, Canada, the UK, and other select territories and premieres Friday, October 5, 2018, at 14:00 UTC. HIDIVE is scheduling a DUBCAST edition of BLOOM INTO YOU for weekly rollout within three weeks of the premiere date. Series Description Yuu loves shoujo manga and waits for a love confession to make her feel like a character from her favorite stories but when a classmate admits his feelings, she feels nothing. Time passes and Yuu begins high school feeling lost and confused. Things begin to look up when she witnesses Nanami, the beautiful student council president, effortlessly turn down a boy. Yuu reaches out to Nanami

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Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: kimisui-anime.com (Japan), Iwanttoeatyourpancreas.com (US) Special Thanks to Aiko Makino Aniplex of America will be premiering the anime film, I want to eat your pancreas (?????????, Kimi no Suizoo o Tabetai, 2018), at the ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) festival in Los Angeles, California on October 21st. The second annual animation festival is a collaboration between the Annency International Animation Film Festival, GKIDS, and Variety, and will feature the film in what the festival describes as a “highly selective, annual showcase of the best new works of animation from around the world.” The heartwarming film, based on Yoru Sumino’s award winning novel, premiered in Japan earlier this month and opened at #10 in the box office, with over 100 million yen grossed in its first two days in theaters.

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Source: HIDIVE press release HIDIVE announced today that it has acquired the streaming rights to the KISSDUM R – ENGAGE PLANET - OVA (???? -ENGAGE Planet-, Kisu Damu: Engeeji Puranetto, 2007). HIDIVE subscribers in the USA and Canada can stream the final chapter of the KISSDUM R – ENGAGE PLANET - series with English subtitles on September 26, 2018 at 16:00 UTC. Shu and the others come across a lake and decide to take a break from their travels. There, they discover an ancient mural that tells the tragic story of a girl and a doll that resembles Varda. Is there a connection or is this coincidence? HIDIVE members in the USA and Canada can also stream the entire KISSDUM R – ENGAGE PLANET – series with English subtitles. For more information, a full list of plan features, or to sign up for HIDIVE visit HIDIVE.com and

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Source: HIDIVE press release HIDIVE announced today that it acquired streaming rights to the English-language dub of the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series, MADE IN ABYSS (????????, Meido in Abisu, 2017). HIDIVE will premiere the first episode of the English dubbed version of the series on October 23, 2018, with new episodes added weekly every Tuesday. The English dubbed version is available to HIDIVE subscribers in the USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and other select territories. Garnering early critical acclaim and quickly becoming a fan favorite, MADE IN ABYSS has become a modern anime masterpiece that weaves a darkly intriguing fairytale within a veil of innocence. Explore the “Abyss,” an enormous, treacherous cave system filled with ancient relics and strange creatures, with Riko and her new robot companion, Regu. While only the bravest of adventurers, known as Cave Raiders, dare to traverse its depths, Riko and

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Japanese Sports Anime Series Binge Session Plus Special Greeting from Series Producer Source: Fathom Events press release Special Thanks to Katherine Schwappach and Erik Stein This fall, anime fans are set to discover that nothing is better than big screen binge-watching the most critically-acclaimed sports anime ever released. Crunchyroll and Fathom Events will bring episodes one through twelve of the ground-breaking animated show YURI!!! ON ICE (???!!! on ICE, 2016) to select U.S. cinemas in a one day marathon with “YURI!!! ON ICE Series Marathon.” In addition to viewing the 12 episodes with friends and fellow fans, attendees will view a video message from the series’ producer along with a “hello” from Makkachin, Victor Nikiforov`s pet poodle. Tickets for “YURI!!! ON ICE Series Marathon” are available at FathomEvents.com and participating box offices. “YURI!!!

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Source: HIDIVE press release HIDIVE announced that it has acquired the streaming rights to the English-language dub of PRINCESS PRINCIPAL (????????????, Purinsesu Purinshiparu, 2017) and will make the series available to its subscribers in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland and other select territories. Subscribers can watch the clandestine crew including Ange, Princess Charlotte, Dorothy, Beatrice and Chise do their dirty work starting on September 21, 2018 at 17:00 UTC with subsequent episodes released weekly every Friday. Albion is a nation divided into the Kingdom of Albion and the Commonwealth of Albion. After a decade of separation, the Commonwealth launches a daring plan, “Operation Changeling,” in hopes of reuniting the two halves by replacing the current princess with a look-a-like sympathetic to the Commonwealth cause. However, much to the spies’ surprise, the princess wants to help change the kingdom from within and agrees to

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Source: HIDIVE press release HIDIVE announced today that it acquired the streaming rights to A SPIRIT OF THE SUN (??????, Taiyou no Mokushiroku, 2006) for subscribers in the USA and Canada. Produced by the award-winning studio Madhouse (NO GAME NO LIFE, HUNTER x HUNTER), the two-part OVA series will premiere on September 17, 2018 at 16:00 UTC with the latter half premiering on September 24, 2018 at 16:00 UTC with English subtitles and an English-language dub. After the eruption of Mount Fuji and subsequent tsunamis and earthquakes, Japanese citizens are forced to start over as refugees in surrounding countries after China and the United States assume control of the broken country. Genichiro Ryu tries to navigate life amid the mounting tension between the citizens of two different countries 15 years after the disasters. Can he help resolve things peacefully or is conflict inevitable? For more information, a

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GKIDS Presents English Language Voice Cast, Partners With Fathom Events For Theatrical Release Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events press release Official Site: mfkzmovie.com GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of animation for adult and family audiences, has announced the English voice cast for MFKZ (Mutafukaz, 2017). MFKZ is a collaboration from French comic artist Guillaume “Run” Renard, original creator of the comic series, and ultra-hip Japanese animation house Studio 4°C, creators of the acclaimed anime features TEKKONKINKREET (???????? Tekkonkinkuriito, 2006), GENIUS PARTY (??????????, Jiiniasu Paati, 2007) and MIND GAME (????????, Maindo Geemu, 2004). The film will feature the voices of Michael Chiklis (THE SHIELD, AMERICAN HORROR STORY), Giancarlo Espositio (BREAKING BAD, THE USUAL SUSPECTS), Jorge Gutierrez (THE BOOK OF LIFE, SON OF JAGUAR), Dascha Polanco (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, JOY), RZA, Vince Staples, and

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