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    Author Steve Ryfle will talk about the life and career of director Ishiro Honda at Japan Society. Courtesy of Honda Film, Inc..

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    Author Steve Ryfle Gives New Insights into Japan`s Most Famous Movie Monster Maker at Japan Society Source: Japan Society press release Special Thanks to Shannon Jowett Directing Godzilla: The Life of Filmmaker Ishiro Honda Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 6:30 pm, at Japan Society New York, NY – GODZILLA, MOTHRA, THE MYSTERIANS -- Japan’s most celebrated monster movies and sci-fi classics were brought to the screen by filmmaker Ishiro Honda. A long-overlooked and underappreciated talent, Honda is now considered one of the most influential directors of Japanese cinematic history, wowing audiences with fantastical special effects while expressing the anxieties of Japan’s postwar reality. In "Directing Godzilla: The Life of Filmmaker Ishiro Honda", Steve Ryfle, noted scholar of Japanese science fiction cinema and co-author of 2017`s Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, From Godzilla to Kurosawa, the most comprehensive English biography of the director written to date, draws back

    MARY AND THE WITCH`S FLOWER is back by popular demand. © 2017

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    Source: GKIDS Inc. press release Official Site: maryflower.jp (Japan), gkids.com/films/mary-and-the-witchs-flower (US) After an incredible first run (GKIDS biggest release to date!), GKIDS is bringing back Studio Ponoc`s dazzling debut film, MARY AND THE WITCH`S FLOWER (????????, Meari to Majo no Hana, 2017) for two encore shows nationwide, with special filmmaker interview and other surprises! Did you miss the action-packed, sold-out premiere shows, or just want to experience it all again? Find your theater and get tickets now! Saturday, February 24 - English Dubbed Version Monday, February 26 - English Subtitled Version About Studio Ponoc Studio Ponoc is the new home of the next generation of creative minds behind films from the award-winning Studio Ghibli, which has delighted audiences with its breathtaking films for over 30 years including SPIRITED AWAY and PONYO. Studio Ponoc’s Oscar-nominated founder Yoshiaki Nishimura (THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA

    Detective Kyoichiro Kaga (Hiroshi Abe) is back on the case in THE CRIMES THAT BIND. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018 The Crimes That Bind Film Production Committee © Keigo Higashino/KODANSHA All Rights Reserved.

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: inorinomaku-movie.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. has provided information and high-res photos from THE CRIMES THAT BIND (?????????, Inori no Maku ga Orirutoki), opening in Japan on January 27, 2018. Based on the novel of the same name by author Keigo Higashino, THE CRIMES THAT BIND is reportedly the final chapter in Higashino`s best-selling ‘Detective Kyoichiro Kaga’ series. TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System Television) has adapted the stories in the television series NEWCOMER (???, Shinzanmono, 2010), TV movie AKAI YUBI (???, Akai Yubi - Shinzanmono Kaga Kyouichiro Futatabi!, 2011), feature film THE WINGS OF THE KIRIN (??????????????, Kirin no Tsubasa: Gekijoo-ban Shinzanmono, 2012) and the TV movie NEMURI NO MORI (?????????????, Nemuri no Mori - Shinzanmono Special, 2014), all starring Hiroshi Abe (GODZILLA 2000, THERMAE ROMAE, SHIPPU RONDO) as Kaga. The film co-stars Nanako

    Nobita, Shizuka and Doraemon set sail for adventure in DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA`S TREASURE ISLAND. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Fujiko Pro ? Shogakukan ? TV Asahi ? Shin-Ei · ADK 2018

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: doraeiga.com/2018 (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. has provided another round of high-res images from their upcoming release, DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA`S TREASURE ISLAND (??????? ??????, Eiga Doraemon Nobita no Takarajima). The 38th entry in the anime film series opens in Japan on March 3, 2018. About Toho Company. Ltd. Founded in 1932, Toho Co., Ltd. is one of the leading entertainment conglomerates in Japan. Toho is best known worldwide as the producer of the Godzilla films, as well as most of the films by the world-renowned director, Akira Kurosawa. Besides film production, Toho also distributes Japanese films (earning the highest box office receipts for decades in Japan) as well as foreign films through its subsidiary, owns first class movie theaters

    A woman learns her boyfriend`s entire life is a lie in THE LIES SHE LOVED. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: usoai.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. has provided information and high-res photos from THE LIES SHE LOVED (??????, Uso wo Aisuru Onna), opening in Japan on January 20, 2018. The film is a love story inspired by news reports about woman who discovered her husband had fabricated everything she thought she knew about his life. In 2015, award-winning commercial director Kazuhito Nakae submitted the treatment Who was your husband? to the Tsutaya Creator`s Program Film, an event held to uncover new filmmaking talent. His story won the grand prize out of 474 entries, allowing Nakae to develop it into his feature film directorial debut, THE LIES SHE LOVED. Yukari Kawahara, the film`s heroine, is portrayed by Masami Nagasawa. She played one of Mothra`s twin fairies in both GODZILLA: TOKYO SOS (???×???×????? SOS, Gojira

    Doraemon and his friends take to the high seas in DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA`S TREASURE ISLAND. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Fujiko Pro ? Shogakukan ? TV Asahi ? Shin-Ei · ADK 2018

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: doraeiga.com/2018 (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. has provided information and high-res images from their upcoming release, DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA`S TREASURE ISLAND (??????? ??????, Eiga Doraemon Nobita no Takarajima), opening in Japan on March 3, 2018. Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson`s classic Treasure Island, NOBITA`S TREASURE ISLAND is the 38th entry in the film series based on the manga created by Fujiko Fujio (Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko). The movies have become increasingly popular with families and anime fans, with last year`s DORAEMON THE MOVIE 2017: GREAT ADVENTURE IN THE ANTARCTIC KACHI KOCHI (??????? ?????????????, Eiga Doraemon Nobita no Nankyoku Kachikochi Daibooken) earning a series high at the Japanese box office. Kazuaki Imai, a director on the DORAEMON television series, makes his feature film directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Genki Kawamura,

    A normal girl gets magical powers for a night in MARY AND THE WITCH`S FLOWER. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2017

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    New Anime Film Opens in North America and Australia on January 18th Source: Toho Co., Ltd., GKIDS Inc., Madman Entertainment, Fathom Events Official Site: maryflower.jp (Japan), gkids.com/films/mary-and-the-witchs-flower (US), madmanfilms.com.au/mary-and-the-witchs-flower (Australia) MARY AND THE WITCH`S FLOWER (????????, Meari to Majo no Hana, 2017) -- the first film from Studio Ponoc -- opens in theaters in North America (from GKIDS and Fathom Events) and Australia (Madman Entertainment) on January 18, 2018. Please visit the movie`s official website`s (listed above) for ticket and theater information. SciFi Japan is pleased to share the film`s English Production Notes from GKIDS, along with images and promotional artwork provided by GKIDS, Fathom Events, Madman and Japanese distributor, Toho... SYNOPSIS From Academy Award-nominated Hiromasa Yonebayashi -- animator on Studio Ghibli masterpieces SPIRITED AWAY (????????, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001), HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (???????, Hauru no Ugoku Shiro, 2004), and

    Saya Miki (Mirai Shida), Shingo Sumita (Kiichi Nakai) and Keiko Ogawa (Masami Nagasawa) are the hosts of a struggling TV program in the comedy GOOD MORNING SHOW. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016 Fuji Television, Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Fuji Television Official Site: good-morning-show.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. and Fuji Television have provided information and high-res photos from their new collaboration, GOOD MORNING SHOW (???????????, Guddo Mooningu Shoo). The feature film comedy opens in Japan on October 8th. INTRODUCTION A winner at Montreal and the Japan Academy Prize, veteran director and screenwriter, Ryoichi Kimizuka, (BAYSIDE SHAKEDOWN series, NOBODY TO WATCH OVER ME) brings his thorough knowledge of the television industry and experience as a teleplay writer to bear with the subject of his latest film: the morning variety show. Combining news, sports, entertainment, food fashion trends, and daily life information, the so called “morning wide show” format offers viewers a little bit of everything to jump-start their day. Serving as main host of one such show is Shingo Sumida, a former television

    After passing on Jan De Bont`s version of GODZILLA, TriStar turned to Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich with disastrous results. © 1998 TriStar Pictures, Inc./ Toho Co., Ltd. © 1999 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    After passing on Jan De Bont`s version of GODZILLA, TriStar turned to Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich with disastrous results. © 1998 TriStar Pictures, Inc./ Toho Co., Ltd. © 1999 Toho Co., Ltd. The Rise, Fall and Aftermath of Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin`s GODZILLAAuthor: Keith AikenSpecial Thanks to: Please See ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in Part 1 A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Part 1 FACE TO FACE WITH THE MISSING LINKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ORIGINS DEVELOPING THE STORY THE SCREENPLAY DIRECTOR HUNT THE FIRST FX TEST Part 2 JAN De BONT PRE-PRODUCTION BEGINS CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, ROUND ONE: GOJIRA PRODUCTIONS and STAN WINSTON STORYBOARDS Part 3 DIGITAL EFFECTS CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, ROUND TWO: WINSTON STUDIO FINAL PREPARATIONS: CASTING plus MINIATURE and PRACTICAL EFFECTS THINGS FALL

    Teiichi Akaba (Masaki Suda, center) does whatever it takes to become the next student council president in the manga adaptation, TEIICHI - BATTLE OF SUPREME HIGH -. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2017 Fuji Television, Shueisha, Toho © 2017 Usamaru Furuya / Shueisha

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    Press Notes For New Manga Adaptation Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Fuji Television Network, Inc. Official Site: teiichi.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. and Fuji Television Network, Inc. have provided information and large, high-res photos from their upcoming release, TEIICHI - BATTLE OF SUPREME HIGH - (????, Teiichi no Kuni). Toho is releasing the manga adaptation/political satire in Japanese cinemas on April 29, while Fuji Television is handling sales to foreign distributors. INTRODUCTION Meet Teiichi Akaba (Masaki Suda) -- a high school student who has committed his life to becoming the next student council president! A cast of hot young actors including Shuhei Nomura, Ryoma Takeuchi, Shotaro Mamiya, Jun Shison and Yudai Chiba present a hilarious story of ambition and political warfare set on a high school campus! The manga Teiichi no Kuni by Usamaru Furuya was serialized

    Direct from Toho -- SciFi Japan has more high-res images from the new anime film, GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS! Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2017 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: godzilla-anime.com (Japan) Twitter: @GODZILLA_ANIME Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with another round of high-res images from GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS (GODZILLA ????, Gojira Kaijuu Wakusei). Produced by Polygon Pictures and Toho Animation, the first-ever high quality anime of the iconic monster roars onto screens in Japan this Friday, November 17th from Toho, and worldwide exclusively on Netflix in late 2017/early 2018. Be sure to check the links at the end of this article for more information, pics, promotional artwork and trailers for GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS! About Toho Co., Ltd. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Tokyo, Toho Company, Ltd. is one of the leading entertainment conglomerates in Japan.

    Stan Winston Studio developed new GODZILLA creature designs while Sony Pictures Imageworks began preliminary work on the film`s digital FX. © 1993-1995 Sony Pictures Entertainment/ Toho Co., Ltd. © Stan Winston Studio © 1994 Sony Pictures Imageworks

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    Creature Concepts, Previz, Set Designs and More Are Created Before Sony Pulls the Plug　Author: Keith Aiken　Special Thanks to: Please See ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in Part 1 A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Part 1 FACE TO FACE WITH THE MISSING LINKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ORIGINS DEVELOPING THE STORY THE SCREENPLAY DIRECTOR HUNT THE FIRST FX TEST Part 2 JAN De BONT PRE-PRODUCTION BEGINS CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, ROUND ONE: GOJIRA PRODUCTIONS and STAN WINSTON STORYBOARDS Part 3 DIGITAL EFFECTS CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, ROUND TWO: WINSTON STUDIO FINAL PREPARATIONS: CASTING plus MINIATURE and PRACTICAL EFFECTS THINGS FALL APART Part 4: Released May 31 RETRENCHMENT THE REWRITE THE DISCONNECT REACTION AFTERMATH GODZILLA (1994) CREDITS

    Jan De Bont quickly assembled a team to create concept art, maquettes and storyboards for GODZILLA. © 1993-1995 Sony Pictures Entertainment/ Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Director Jan De Bont is Hired and Pre-Production Begins　Author: Keith Aiken　Special Thanks to: Please See ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in Part 1 A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Part 1 FACE TO FACE WITH THE MISSING LINKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ORIGINS DEVELOPING THE STORY THE SCREENPLAY DIRECTOR HUNT THE FIRST FX TEST Part 2 JAN De BONT PRE-PRODUCTION BEGINS CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, ROUND ONE: GOJIRA PRODUCTIONS and STAN WINSTON STORYBOARDS Part 3: Released May 24 DIGITAL EFFECTS CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, ROUND TWO: WINSTON STUDIO FINAL PREPARATIONS: CASTING plus MINIATURE and PRACTICAL EFFECTS THINGS FALL APART Part 4: Released May 31 RETRENCHMENT THE REWRITE THE DISCONNECT REACTION AFTERMATH GODZILLA (1994) CREDITS

    Godzilla rampages in new high-res images from the upcoming anime film, GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2017 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    New Information, Trailers, Poster and Images! Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Polygon Pictures, Netflix Official Site: godzilla-anime.com (Japan) Twitter: @GODZILLA_ANIME Godzilla of GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS shows his face!! The true form of Godzilla is finally revealed! Powerful battle scenes also revealed to the public! Visuals and preview trailer released!! Toho Co., Ltd. and Polygon Pictures have released some updates for their upcoming anime film, GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS (GODZILLA ????, Gojira Kaijuu Wakusei) featuring the new poster art, details on additions to the voice cast, another batch of high-res images, and two edits of the latest theatrical trailer. Produced by Polygon Pictures and Toho Animation, the first-ever high quality anime of the iconic monster roars onto screens in Japan this November 17th from Toho, and worldwide exclusively on Netflix in late 2017/early 2018. The following text and images are courtesy of

    Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2014 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures press release Following the global success of 2014’s GODZILLA and this year’s KONG: SKULL ISLAND, comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse: an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, which begins principal photography today, is being directed by Michael Dougherty (KRAMPUS), and stars Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga (UP IN THE AIR, THE CONJURING films), and Ken Watanabe (THE LAST SAMURAI) and Sally Hawkins (BLUE JASMINE), both reprising their GODZILLA roles; Kyle Chandler (THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA); Millie Bobby Brown (STRANGER THINGS) in her feature film debut; Bradley Whitford (GET OUT); Thomas Middleditch (HBO’s SILICON VALLEY); Charles Dance (HBO’s GAME OF THRONES); O’Shea Jackson Jr. (STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON); Aisha Hinds (STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS); and Golden Globe

    The Nohara Family gets mixed up in an alien invasion in CRAYON SHIN-CHAN 2017, the 25th Shin-chan movie. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Yoshito Usui/Futabasha ? Shin-Ei ? TV Asahi ? ADK 2017

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    25th Shin-Chan Anime Film Opens in Japan This Weekend Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: shinchan-movie.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho has provided information and high-res images from their new anime film, CRAYON SHIN-CHAN 2017, opening in Japan this Saturday, April 15th. The movie is the 25th feature film based on the manga series created by Yoshito Usui, and follows the comedic misadventures of Shinnosuke "Shin-chan" Nohara, a mischievous five-year-old who often say inappropriate things and cannot resist pretty ladies, regardless of their age. Shin-chan`s family includes his baby sister Himawari, their mother Misae who gets hysterical whenever her two kids are misbehaving in public, dad Hiroshi, an average office worker who has smelly feet, and their pet dog Shiro. CRAYON SHIN-CHAN 2017 is directed and written by Masakazu Hashimoto. Hashimoto is a veteran of the franchise, having storyboarded previous entries and directed the

    Image courtesy of Toho. © 2016 Studio Ghibli - Wild Bunch - Why Not Productions - Arte France Cinéma - CN4 Productions - Belvision - Nippon Television Network - Dentsu - Hakuhodo DYMP - Walt Disney Japan - Mitsubishi – Toho

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Movie Site: red-turtle.jp (Japan) Distributor Toho Co., Ltd. has provided press notes and images for the Japanese release of Studio Ghibli`s latest film, THE RED TURTLE (??????? ??????, Reddo Taatoru Aru Shima no Monogatari), a co-production with Wild Bunch and Why Not Productions. The movie will open in Japan on September 17th. In related news, Sony Pictures Classics will release THE RED TURTLE in American theaters on January 20, 2017. INTRODUCTION Initiated 10 years ago; production lasting 8 years... Studio Ghibli`s latest work is coming from France! It began with the short film FATHER AND DAUGHTER (2000) by Michael Dudok de Wit, a Dutch animator based in France. Despite a running time of only 8 minutes, it captured international attention for its emotional depiction of the bond between parent and child. FATHER AND DAUGHTER won numerous accolades, including

    Ryunosuke Kamiki stars in the manga adaptation MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION. Photo courtesy of Asmik Ace. © 2017 “March Comes in Like a Lion” Film Partners

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Asmik Ace Entertainment, Inc. Official Site: 3lion-movie.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION – Part 2 (3?????? ??, Sangatsu no Raion Kohen) opens this weekend in Japan, courtesy of distributors Asmik Ace and Toho. The film completes the 2-part live-action adaptation of the bestselling manga by Chika Umino. Part 1 was released on March 18th. MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION was directed by Keishi Otomo (RUROUNI KENSHIN Trilogy) and stars Ryunosuke Kamiki (THE KIRISHIMA THING, SPIRITED AWAY, YOUR NAME.). About Toho Co., Ltd. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Tokyo, Toho Company, Ltd. is one of the leading entertainment conglomerates in Japan. Toho is best known worldwide as the producer of twenty-nine Godzilla motion pictures, based

    Conan Edogawa and his friends and foes return to Japanese cinemas in the 21st Detective Conan movie, DETECTIVE CONAN: THE CRIMSON LOVE LETTER. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2017 Gosho Aoyama / Detective Conan Production Committee

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    New Anime Film Opens in Japan This Saturday Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: conan-movie.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho has provided information and high-res images from their upcoming anime film, DETECTIVE CONAN: THE CRIMSON LOVE LETTER (?????? ????????????????????, Meitantei Konan Kara Kurenai no Renka (Kara Kurenai Nora Buretaa)). The movie is the 21st feature film based on the manga series by Aoyama Gosho, which follow the adventures of teenager Shinichi Kudo, a master detective who was transformed into a young boy after being poisoned by members of the criminal Black Organization. Kudo realized his new appearance was the perfect cover and adopted the name `Conan Edogawa` in order to continue using his skills against evildoers. Opening in Japan this Saturday, April 15th, THE CRIMSON LOVE LETTER is set in Osaka and Kyoto. Conan Edogawa investigates a bombing, with the case having a surprising

    Conan Edogawa and his friends and foes returned to Japanese cinemas in the 20th Detective Conan movie, DETECTIVE CONAN: THE DARKEST NIGHTMARE. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2016 Gosho Aoyama / Detective Conan Production Committee

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    Info and High-Res Images from Toho for New Anime Film Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: conan-movie.jp (Japan) Toho has provided information and high-res images from their recent anime film, DETECTIVE CONAN: THE DARKEST NIGHTMARE (?????? ????????????, Meitantei Konan Junkuro no Akumu (Naitomea)). The movie is the 20th feature film based on the manga series by Aoyama Gosho, which follow the adventures of teenager Shinichi Kudo, a master detective who was transformed into a young boy after being poisoned by members of the criminal Black Organization. Quickly realizing his new appearance is the perfect cover, Kudo adopted the name `Conan Edogawa` in order to continue using his skills against evildoers. Opening in Japan this past April 16th, DETECTIVE CONAN: THE DARKEST NIGHTMARE topped the box office for three consecutive weeks. The film earned ¥5.86 billion (approximately $57 million US) during its theatrical run,

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