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    The Smash Hit MY HERO ACADEMIA Prequel Anime Series Will Stream Its Second Season Exclusively on Crunchyroll Worldwide, Excluding Asia Source: Toho, Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://vigilante-anime.com/ (Japan), https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/my-hero-academia-vigilantes (US)Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo   Photo courtesy of Toho. ©H. Furuhashi, BETTEN, C.K. Horikoshi/SHUEISHA, Vigilante Project After the final, smashing episode of MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES (ヴィジランテ -僕のヒーローアカデミアILLEGALS- , Vijirante: Boku no Hīrō Akademia Irīgarusu) premiered today, Toho Co., Ltd. has officially announced Season 2 is underway for the hit prequel to the beloved anime series MY HERO ACADEMIA, based on the original manga created by Kohei Horikoshi. A teaser trailer and teaser visual have been revealed, hinting at the events to come in the upcoming sequel season.  MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES Season 2 will arrive in 2026 and will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia. Based on the manga of the same name

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    Source: Pony Canyon press releaseOfficial Site: https://wata-tabe.com/ (Japan)Official X: @wttb_tb https://twitter.com/wttb_tbSpecial Thanks to Wenbo Jiang and Andrew Nguyen    Image courtesy of Pony Canyon. ©2024 Sai Naekawa/KADOKAWA/Project Watatabe Pony Canyon has revealed the “Global Visual” and a special trailer for the upcoming anime series, THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT ME (私を喰べたい、ひとでなし, Watashi o Tabetai, Hito de Nashi). A beautiful yet heart-wrenching tale of a girl and a monster, the anime is based on the manga of the same name, which was selected in the Unique Story/Art category of “You Should Read This Manga 2025” powered by MyAnimeList. THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT MEhas also been drawing worldwide attention, with a panel exhibition confirmed for PONY CANYON MATSURI 2025 at Japan Expo in Paris, France and two convention appearances in the United States. View the new English subtitled trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceqiPZVWbD4   ■ Story "I've come to eat

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    Photo courtesy of Japan Society. Ⓒ Japan Society Source: Japan Society press release Official Site: https://japansociety.org/film/japancuts/ Special Thanks to Melissa Olster and Alexander Fee   JAPAN SOCIETY PRESENTS THE 18TH ANNUAL JAPAN CUTS: FESTIVAL OF NEW JAPANESE FILM July 10–20, 2025 · Japan Society · New York, NY North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 18th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us July 10-20 for 30 curated films from across Japan featuring major award-winners, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, experimental and short films and anime. JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema, featuring both today’s most popular actors and directors as well as tomorrow’s pioneering talent. Become part of our passionate filmgoer community for premieres, parties and

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable 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, Sony Pictures PublicitySpecial Thanks to Lizzie Osterkamp Key art of the antagonist, Akaza. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable 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), the first feature film in the three-part cinematic trilogy, will come to IMAX and premium large format theatres in the United States and Canada on September 12, 2025, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Today, a trailer was released that features all NEW never-before-seen footage from the upcoming feature-length film. View the English subtitled trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPFeBxt7VXI  View the English dubbed trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mufPWqFMpmU  Also revealed today: New key visual

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1988 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli Oscar-Winning Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Magical Forest Adventure Returns to the Big Screen Nationwide With Fathom Entertainment For 5 NightsSource: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Alanna Hall and Rae D'Agnillo Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1988 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli Tickets are on sale now for MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO – a classic tale of magic and adventure for the whole family when Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro. Brought to you by Academy Award winning director Hayao Miyazaki, the staple family feature returns to theatres this June for five nationwide screenings.

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    Popular Streaming Service Celebrates Anime with July 4th Weekend Schedule of Panels Featuring a Bevy of Japanese Guests Including Both Production Staff and Cast Members Source: HIDIVE Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group)   Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. © Fujino Omori, SB Creative/DanMachi 5 Production Committee Next weekend, AMC Networks’ HIDIVE returns to Los Angeles, Calif. for Anime Expo 2025. This year’s programming at the annual July 4th weekend convention showcases the streamer’s top properties—from franchises to new and upcoming titles—that have made the fast-growing service so popular with fans.  Attendees can look forward to a wide array of panels that will include previews, premieres and more as well as Q&A sessions with a variety of Japanese guests including a director, trio of producers and pair of voice actors. In addition, fans are invited to visit HIDIVE’s exhibit booth (#SF13) for more information and

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    Source: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) TOKYOPOP delights fans of all ages this summer as it announces an exciting collection of new Disney manga editions. Enjoy four animated classics from Pixar Studios in manga format with the June release of DISNEY PIXAR: THE MANGA COLLECTION BOX SET, a unique release that includes four previously released Disney Pixar manga titles - TOY STORY, TOY STORY 2, FINDING NEMO, WALL-E, and MONSTERS, INC. Disney Descendants: Evie's Wicked Runaway ― The Complete Manga Collection follows in August and features Evie's journey in a heated competition of high couture and high stakes inspired by the Disney Descendants franchise.  August in a new full-color hardcover edition and more Tim Burton fun is in-store with the DISNEY ALICE IN WONDERLAND MANGA, which is inspired by the acclaimed film.  Also catch a special release in August of DISNEY PIXAR’S TOY

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    Exploding dogs and a lost dub! Source: MediaOCD Image courtesy of MediaOCD. ©Eiken All Right Reserved. On October 14, 2025, AnimEigo will release a complete series set of the classic TCJ anime show SASUKE (サスケ) on Blu-ray. This set is a MediaOCD Store Exclusive, and comes with a free cardboard slipcover with additional artwork. In the 17th century, Lord Tokugawa wages a ruthless war of domination. Among his targets are the mighty Sarutobi clan, whose most formidable warrior is Daisuke Ozaru. When Ozaru's wife is assassinated, his young son Sasuke -- traumatized and believing his father dead -- considers himself an orphan. Unbeknownst to him, the mysterious traveler who takes him in is actually Ozaru in disguise. And now, father and son walk a hidden path, as Daisuke secretly trains Sasuke to become a master ninja -- so that one day, he can avenge his

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    Source: Crunchyroll Today, Crunchyroll announced that the best anime party at San Diego Comic-Con is returning—bigger, better, and louder. On Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, the Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will take over The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park behind the San Diego Convention Center for two expanded days of anime and anime-inspired music. This year, the once-in-a-lifetime festival experience is free for everyone—no badge for Comic-Con needed!* "Music is such a big part of watching anime. It sets the tone, bookends episodes and stays in our heads and hearts forever,” said Crunchyroll’s Chief Operating Officer, Gita Rebbapragada. “This year, we are going to San Diego Comic-Con with a tremendous festival experience to celebrate the music anime fans know and love." On Friday, July 25, the Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will blend the best of Japan’s music scene with global, anime-inspired sounds.  

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its September 2025 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. QUEEN MILLENNIA COMPLETE COLLECTION   Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         1050 min.Street Date:      9/2/2025Language:        Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $99.98 When the brilliant Professor Amamori makes the shocking discovery of a new planet in our solar system, the discovery comes with the terrifying realization that the gigantic world Larmetal’s projected path could soon destroy the Earth! All hope is not lost, however, as Amamori’s own assistant, Yayoi Yukino was secretly sent from Larmetal to gather humans as slaves.Yet her interactions with humans like Amamori’s nephew Hajime have begun to make her question her mission. Still, even with the aid of super-science, can

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    Anime’s Next Big Hit Premieres July 6th With Day & Date Dubs Only on Crunchyroll Source: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://gachiakuta-anime.com/ (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Andou and KODANSHA/GACHIAKUTA Production Committee Crunchyroll has officially announced the full English voice cast for the highly anticipated shonen series GACHIAKUTA (ガチアクタ, 2025), premiering worldwide (excluding Belarus, Russia, and Asia, but including India) this summer exclusively on its platform. Following a young outcast seeking vengeance after he is framed for murder, the English-dubbed episodes will begin premiering on July 6th.Gachiakuta follows Rudo, a young outcast framed for murder and exiled into this wasteland known as “The Pit.” After surviving his descent into this new world, he now must fight to survive against monstrous Trash Beasts while navigating a brutal world hoping to return to his home and seek vengeance. The English dub voice cast for the dystopian

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    World Premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 to be Held at Anime Expo 2025Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://badgirl-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Nikumaru, Houbunsha/Bad Girl Production Committee A laugh-filled summer awaits for fans with today’s news that AMC Networks’ HIDIVE has added the new comedy series BAD GIRL (ばっどがーる, Baddo Gāru, 2025) to its simulcast line-up.  Based on the popular manga by Nikumaru about the high school antics of a would-be delinquent teen girl, BAD GIRL premieres on July 5 (U.S. local time) and will stream exclusively on HIDIVE in its territories as part of the anime service’s Summer 2025 simulcast season. Additionally, as part of their announcement, HIDIVE revealed plans for the world premiere of BAD GIRL Episodes 1 & 2 on Friday, July 4 as part of its programming schedule at Anime Expo 2025 in Los

    Win the ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Blu-ray from Mill Creek Entertainment. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS All Rights Reserved.

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    Win the ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Blu-ray from Mill Creek Entertainment. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS All Rights Reserved. Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS All Rights Reserved. Mill Creek Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS) Blu-ray. This 1987 film was a co-production between Tsuburaya Productions and Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., the American studio behind such world famous cartoon properties as the Flintstones, the Jetsons, and Scooby Doo. The Blu-ray includes both the American and Japanese versions of the movie with a brand-new English dub by Okratron 5000, The ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS) Blu-ray will be released July 1st and has a SRP of $29.98. It can be ordered from Amazon, Deep Discount and other retailers now. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION

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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  Photo courtesy of TMS Entertainment and Wright Film. © Monkey Punch All Rights Reserved. © TMS All Rights Reserved. With 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) now streaming on Prime Video and other services in Japan, TMS Entertainment and Wright Film have provided a new update for the short action movie starring Inspector Zenigata. ZENIGATA AND THE TWO LUPINS is the prequel to the 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), which is coming to the theaters across Japan on June 27th.   ■

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release There are only a few more weeks left of the spring anime season, and things are about to heat up when Crunchyroll kicks off the summer with more than 40 new and returning series premiering in July, with new episodes simulcast every week from Japan.   CRUNCHYROLL SUMMER 2025 ANIME CALENDAR [US/CAN] JUNE 28    Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. TAKOPI’S ORIGINAL SIN (ENISHIYA) Six-episode limited series A Happy alien, Takopi, lands on Earth with one mission: to spread happiness! When he meets Shizuka, a lonely fourth grader, he vows to bring back her smile using his magical Happy Gadgets. But as he uncovers the pain in her life, Takopi learns that true happiness may require more than gadgets. (Official Trailer)                     

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©coolkyousinnjya, Futabasha / Dragon Maid Committee Source: Crunchyroll Official Site: https://maidragon.jp/movie/ (Japan) Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced that it has acquired the worldwide theatrical rights (excluding Asia) to the touching and otherworldly film MISS KOBAYASHI'S DRAGON MAID: A LONELY DRAGON WANTS TO BE LOVED (小林さんちのメイドラゴン さみしがりやの竜, Kobayashi San Chino Meidoragon Samishi Gari ya no Ryū, 2025), based on the beloved manga by Coolkyousinnjya from Studio Kyoto Animation. The film will be available in Japanese with English subtitles in North America.  Picking up right 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.     Official Film Synopsis: Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Kanna, and Iruru's peaceful lives are shattered when Kanna’s father, Kamun Kamui, leader

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    Source: TMS Entertainment, Wright Film Co. Official Site: https://www.lupin-3rd.net/zenigata-twolupins/ (Japan)Official X: https://x.com/lupin_anime  Photo courtesy of TMS Entertainment and Wright Film. © Monkey Punch All Rights Reserved. © TMS All Rights Reserved. TMS Entertainment and Wright Film have provided a new update 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 short action movie starring Inspector Zenigata that will be available on several streaming services in Japan starting on June 20th. ZENIGATA AND THE TWO LUPINS is the prequel to the 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), which is coming to the theaters across Japan on June 27th.   ■ New Special Program and Watch Party Announced Ahead of the broadcast of LUPIN THE IIIRD: ZENIGATA AND THE

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©2025 GKIDS, INC. Source: GKIDS   GKIDS returned to the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival with record-breaking momentum as the North American studio unveiled its most expansive and artistically daring lineup to date. Recognized as a lead curator in global animation and known for championing bold, visionary artists, the company’s latest acquisition slate of Annecy titles is a testament to the company’s unyielding commitment to the animated art form. GKIDS’ acquired Annecy titles include (in alphabetical order): ALL YOU NEED IS KILL ANOTHER WORLD CHAO LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN   GKIDS-co-produced films presented at Annecy are (in alphabetical order): 100 METERS ALLAH IS NOT OBLIGED SUNNY (in development)   The GKIDS retrospective title which played in Annecy Classics

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    Source: FunkoSpecial Thanks to Liberty Galindo The leading pop culture and fandom lifestyle brand, Funko, has announced its exclusive Anime Expo Pops! for the big event coming July 3, 2025 to July 6, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. These exclusive collectibles feature Funko's new authentication packaging. Using micro-optic technology that cannot be duplicated or replicated, these stickers contain unique item codes that can be officially verified through Octane5. Visit their Octane5 FAQ blog for more information.   Godzilla - Toho International Inc Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. POP Super: GODZILLA MINUS ONE - Godzilla  Item Number: 1811 Material: VinylMSRP: $20.00 An earth-shaking creature is stomping its way toward your collection! Expand your POP! Movies set by making POP! Super Godzilla the next addition to your GODZILLA MINUS ONE lineup. Vinyl figure is approximately 5.4 in (13.7 cm) tall.

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    Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©NIPPON ANIMATION CO., LTD. Emotional 33-episode series produced by Nippon Animation debuts in a remastered widescreen English edition for the first timeSource: AnimEigo  Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©NIPPON ANIMATION CO., LTD. One of the best loved installments in Nippon Animation's legendary World Masterpiece Theater line of TV series that spanned generations, ROMEO'S BLUE SKIES (ロミオの青い空, Romio no Aoi Sora, 1995) makes its North American debut in a remastered widescreen edition. It is the second release for the new AnimEigo imprint, Ruined Childhood, which seeks to capture the dark, fleeting, and often ironic sides of youth. Catch the trailer at: https://youtu.be/p7ER0ZJSdWE   When You’re Feeling Sad and Lonely, Look to the Sky Romeo, a poor kid living in a Swiss village, bravely sells himself into servitude as a chimney sweep to

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