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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © LINDA LINDA LINDA partners New 20th Anniversary 4K Remaster of The Cult Classic Japanese Comedy Drama Comes to New York City September 5, Los Angeles September 12, With Additional Markets to Follow Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/linda-linda-linda/ Special Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © LINDA LINDA LINDA partners Academy Award-winning producer and distributor GKIDS has announced today it will release LINDA LINDA LINDA (リンダ リンダ リンダ, Rinda Rinda Rinda) 4K in theaters this September. The 2005 Japanese comedy-drama comes to theaters in a brand new 4K remaster, in celebration of the universally beloved film’s 20th anniversary. Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, LINDA LINDA LINDA stars Bae Doona Bae Doona (THE HOST, BROKER), Aki Maeda (BATTLE ROYALE, GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS), Yu Kashii (DEATH NOTE, LORELEI: THE WITCH OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN), and

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    Series’ World Premiere to Be Held on August 24 at Anime NYC 2025Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://towanoyuugure.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©P/D ▪ M The future arrives this October with today’s announcement from AMC Networks’ HIDIVE that the new sci-fi drama series DUSK BEYOND THE END OF THE WORLD, now the official English language series name for TOWA NO YUUGURE (永久のユウグレ) , will stream exclusively as part of the anime streaming service’s Fall 2025 simulcast season. DUSK BEYOND THE END OF THE WORLD is an original anime set in a futuristic world where technology has transformed society. With each new episode, audiences will experience this unknown world together—discovering that love and relationships now exist between humans and androids. HIDIVE also debuted the official English subtitled trailer for the upcoming show as well as revealed that, in advance

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its October 2025 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. IS IT WRONG TO TRY TO PICK UP GIRLS IN A DUNGEON? SEASON 1 LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         350 min.Street Date:      10/7/25Language:        English Dub, Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $129.98 Most adventurers come to the Orario Dungeon seeking fame and fortune. Bell Cranel came because his grandfather told him rescuing girls was a great way to meet them. Unfortunately, Bell keeps getting in over his head, so when he does cross paths with his ideal “Dungeon Babe,” she’s the one who ends up rescuing him. All of which is made even more awkward by the constant and ample attentions

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. New 20th Anniversary 4K Remaster of The Cult Classic Japanese Comedy Drama to World Premiere at Tribeca Festival Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/linda-linda-linda/ Special Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris   GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation, has revealed the full product lineup and release dates for the home entertainment release of ARCANE: LEAGUE OF LEGENDS Season 2, from Riot Games and Fortiche Production. The globally beloved and Emmy-nominated Netflix animated series will be issued in a definitive, limited-run Collector’s Edition, SteelBook Editions of both the 4K UHD and Blu-ray formats, a Blu-ray Standard Edition, and on Digital Download-to-Own. All editions are currently available on preorder. Like the Season 1 Collector’s Edition, GKIDS has returned with another stunning Limited-Run Collector’s Edition, which is presented in a rigid clamshell box featuring original anomaly artwork, and contains all nine episodes presented

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    A cat from outer space teams up with a young alien girl to fight an alien that possesses people Source: MVD Entertainment, 88 Films Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of 88 Films and MVD Entertainment. On August 26th, 88 Films proudly presents the North American Blu-ray debut of the Hong Kong Sci-Fi cult classic, THE CAT (衛斯理之老貓, Wèisīlǐ Zhī Lǎomāo, 1992), in a limited edition release featuring a high-definition transfer loaded with bonus content. In this adaptation of the novel Old Cat by Ni Kuang, a cat from outer space teams up with a young alien girl and her knight, along with an adventure novelist named Wisely, to fight a murderous alien that possesses people. Director Ngai Choi Lam (RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY, EROTIC GHOST STORY) unleashes a cosmic blend of sci-fi and action, complete with a gravity-defying junkyard battle between a cat and a

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    Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. Source: MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. Eureka Entertainment is proud to announce the Blu-ray release of FLAMING BROTHERS (江湖龍虎鬥, Jiāng Hú Lóng Hǔ Dòu, 1987), the explosive crime action thriller that epitomizes the “heroic bloodshed” genre of 1980s Hong Kong cinema. Presented from a stunning new 2K restoration, this marks the film’s Blu-ray debut in both the UK and North America. FLAMING BROTHERS will be released as part of the Eureka Classics range on 16 September 2025 in North America, in a Limited Edition of 2,000 copies per territory. Each edition will feature an exclusive O-card slipcase and a collectors’ booklet. A standout Hong Kong crime thriller released amidst the wave of heroic bloodshed films that followed in the wake of John Woo’s A BETTER

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    The Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project Main Visual (Japanese version). Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS First Plans Include Global Release of Smartphone App Game and Distribution of Past Works on YouTubeSource: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: https://60th.m-78.jp/ Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masayuki Nagatake) is pleased to announce the launch of the "Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project" (ウルトラマンシリーズ60周年プロジェクト, Urutoraman Shirīzu 60-Shūnen Purojekuto). The announcement was made today, July 10th JST, which is "Ultraman Day" (ウルトラマンの日, Urutoraman no Hi), as registered with the Japan Anniversary Association. This Project will run for approximately two and a half years from July 2025 and will convey the enduring appeal of Ultraman by exploring the profound stories and universal themes within each series.   About the "Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project" On July 10, 1966, Ultraman made his first appearance on television. Since

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ⒸMasamune Shirow・Production I.G/Kodansha・ Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Production Committee Featuring The Complete Second Season, A 100-page Artbook, 4 Art Cards And More! Source: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Lizbeth Galeno Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ⒸMasamune Shirow・Production I.G/Kodansha・ Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Production Committee Return to the near-future world as GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 Season 2, of the popular cyberpunk anime series makes its North American Blu-Ray debut in select e–commerce stores from Anime Limited, distributed by Shout! Studios. The limited edition set will be a must-have for fans of the iconic franchise, presenting the never-ending cybercrimes and global threat combatted by Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 to viewers in a stunning slipcase housing a comprehensive set with art illustrations and a bevy of bonus features. From series director Kenji Kamiyama and studio Production I.G,

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    Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. Source: MVD Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of Eureka Entertainment and MVD Entertainment. Eureka Entertainment is proud to announce the release of FURIOUS SWORDS AND FANTASTIC WARRIORS, a spectacular collection of ten martial arts classics from the legendary Chang Cheh, the “Godfather of Hong Kong cinema.” Presented on Blu-ray for the first time in North America, this definitive five-disc set will be available as part of the Eureka Classics range. The collection will be released on 23 September 2025 in North America, in a strictly limited edition of 2,000 copies (per territory). This exclusive release will feature a slipcase and a collectors’ booklet. Distinguished by his penchant for bloodshed and a thematic concentration on the bonds of brotherhood and masculine sacrifice, Chang Cheh is one of the most prolific and accomplished

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    The Explosive Anime Feature from the Beloved Action FranchiseSource: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Lizbeth Galeno Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ©Tsukasa Hojo/Core Mix/2023 City Hunter the Movie Production Committee Originally scheduled for July 15th, Ryo Saeba’s crime sweeping adventure comedy CITY HUNTER: ANGEL DUST (劇場版シティーハンター 天使の涙, Gekijō-ban Shitīhantā Tenshi no Namida, 2023) will now arrive on Blu-Ray in select North American e-commerce stores from Anime Limited, with distribution by Shout! Studios, on August 26th. This latest high-octane installment based on Tsukasa Hojo’s wildly popular manga of the same name boasts the franchise’s signature blend of hard-boiled humor with gritty combat, in a stylish return to form that longtime fans and collectors won’t want to miss. Produced by the acclaimed Sunrise studio and directed by Kayuyoshi Takeuchi—with general direction by franchise veteran Kenji Kodama, the original director of the City Hunter TV series—ANGEL DUST reunites voice legends

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    Additional Acquisition Announcements Included Re:ZERO -STARTING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD- Season 4, CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE 2nd Year, MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION Season 3, and MoreSource: Crunchyroll press release   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for fans to enjoy anime globally, held its annual Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2025 on Saturday, July 5, in the Los Angeles Convention Center.  During the panel, the premier anime brand announced several series acquisitions coming to its streaming service, which included some exclusive first looks for anticipated titles as well as official production confirmations revealed to the world for the first time: BLACK CLOVER will be officially returning for an all-new season only on Crunchyroll. Studio Pierrot (NARUTO; BLEACH; TOKYO GHOUL) will be back to produce the series. Fans eagerly awaiting more episodes since the series last aired in 2021 were treated

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    Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://tenken-anime.com// (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Yuu Tanaka, Lio/MICRO MAGAZINE/Reincarnated as a Sword II Project The question isekai fans have long been asking was answered today at Anime Expo 2025 with the announcement that AMC Networks’ HIDIVE will stream the highly anticipated second season of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD (転生したら剣でした, Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita). Based on the popular novels and manga created by Yuu Tanaka, the isekai anime series originally debuted in late 2022 and was in instant hit with audiences and critics alike—constantly praised for its storyline, characters and visuals. And ever since, REINCARNATED AS A SWORD is consistently ranked among the top isekai anime of all time. Season 2 of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD is slated to premiere in 2026 as an exclusive simulcast series during HIDIVE’s fall season. The new REINCARNATED AS

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    The Genre Bending Occult Smash Hit Returns Globally Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://anime-dandadan.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/ (US) Special Thanks to Rae Alanna Hall and Natalie Adame   Season 2 Visual. Photo courtesy of GKIDS and MBS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee The second season of DAN DA DAN (ダンダダン), the highly anticipated smash hit anime series, streams globally today on ADN, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Muse, Netflix, and more. The critically lauded and wildly popular show returns for a new chapter, following the first season’s conclusion in December 2024. With production from the acclaimed animation studio Science SARU (DEVILMAN crybaby, INU-OH, SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF), the series’ second season is co-directed by Fuga Yamashiro, director of the first season, and longtime Science SARU veteran Abel Gongora, who directed the highly acclaimed opening theme animation of the series’ first season. Composer kensuke ushio (CHAINSAW MAN, DEVILMAN crybaby) returns to the

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    World Premiere of Episode 1 Planned for Anime NYC 2025 in August Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://mushoku-eiyu-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Shichio Kuzu/Earth Star Entertainment/Hero Without a Class Production Committee Action and adventure await fans this fall with HIDIVE’s announcement that the new fantasy series HERO WITHOUT A CLASS: WHO EVEN NEEDS SKILLS?! (無職の英雄 別にスキルなんか要らなかったんだが, Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Sukiru Nanka Iranakattan da ga) will stream exclusively next season on the fast-growing anime service from AMC Networks. Set to launch in October, HERO WITHOUT A CLASS: WHO EVEN NEEDS SKILLS?! is based on the popular fantasy novel and manga series created by Shichio Kuzu and marks the first of multiple new series to be revealed as part of HIDIVE’s slate of exclusive simulcasts for the Fall 2025 season. Ahead of the series’ fall streaming debut, HIDIVE will present the world premiere

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios and GKIDS. ©2006 TOKIKAKE Film Partners Source: Shout! Studios  Official Site: www.HosodaCollection.com Special Thanks to Lauren Blum   THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME (時をかける少女, Toki o Kakeru Shōjo, 2006), the incredible time travel adventure from award-winning director Mamoru Hosoda (BELLE), is coming to Blu-ray and, for the very first time, 4K UHD, in a Limited Edition Steelbook (exclusively on Amazon) on September 9th from GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Studios, along with new special features. THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME will also be available on all major VOD platforms on the same day.  THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME is part of a series of all-new 4K UHD releases of Hosoda’s early film catalog. The first titles in the series to receive a reissue were his seminal 2009 feature SUMMER WARS (April 1, 2025), and critically lauded 2012

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. Source: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Tom Chen Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. Shout Studios' Hong Kong Cinema Classics continues to offer movie enthusiasts a treasure trove of must-see film classics from a remarkable era in cinematic history. The goal is to preserve and present these iconic movies in their finest form for fans, both old and new, at home. On September 23, 2025, HONG KONG CINEMA CLASSICS presents PEKING OPERA BLUES 4K UHD+ Blu-ray.  Official selection of Berlin International Film Festival 1987 and International Film Festival Rotterdam 1998, Brigitte Lin Ching-Hsia (CHUNGKING EXPRESS, POLICE STORY), Sally Yeh Chian-Wen (THE KILLER, THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS), and Cherie Chung (ONCE A THIEF, ZODIAC KILLERS) star in the delightful action comedy from renowned filmmaker Tsui Hark (THE LOVERS, A BETTER TOMORROW). Featuring a new 4K scan and a wealth of

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    Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. Source: Well Go USA, LBHpr  Special Thanks to Leif Helland Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. Acclaimed stunt coordinator (BABY ASSASSINS franchise, RESIDENT EVIL franchise) Kensuke Sonomura drops his third film as a director (BAD CITY, HYDRA) – the fun, action-packed, crowd-pleasing and genre-bending GHOST KILLER (ゴーストキラー,  Gōsuto Kirā, 2024), exclusively debuting on Digital July 22, before hitting 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD September 23 from Well Go USA Entertainment. After being possessed by the ghost of vengeful hit man, a female college student agrees to help him finish his quest for vengeance from beyond the grave. Winner of  the Best Feature Film Bronze Award at the 2024 Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival, GHOST KILLER stars Akari Takaishi (BABY ASSASSINS franchise), Mario Kuroba (Hard Days), and Masanori Mimoto (BABY ASSASSINS, HYDRA, ENTER THE FAT DRAGON).  

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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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    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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    Photo courtesy of Utopia and Justin Cook PR. ©PLAN A Source: UtopiaOfficial Site: https://hotspringsharkattackfilm.com/Special Thanks to Justin Cook Photo courtesy of Utopia and Justin Cook PR. ©PLAN A  Utopia Distribution has announced the official release of the acclaimed shark film Hot Spring Shark Attack. Utopia will bring HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK (温泉シャーク, Onsen Shāku, 2024) to select theaters and major streaming and cable platforms on July 11. The film premiered at the 2024 Tokyo International Shark Film Festival, where it took home the Audience Award, and was released in Japan and other international territories last year. HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK will debut for special previews at various Alamo Drafthouse locations on Wednesday, July 9. The film will officially open theatrically for extended runs and special engagements Friday, July 11, including Los Angeles and New York City. The same day, audiences across North America will be

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