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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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    Source: MVD Entertainment, 88 Films Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of 88 Films and MVD Entertainment. ©Toei 88 Films and MVD Enertainment have posted an English subtitled, R-rated trailer for the 1975 Toei film DETONATION! VIOLENT RIDERS (爆発! 暴走族, Bakuhatsu! Bōzōzoku, 1975) which will be released in the US and UK on a limited edition Blu-ray in July. Leather up and get ready for the ride of your lives, in this high-octane biker movie by cult director Teruo Ishii (HORRORS OF MALFORMED MEN) with a cast headed by Sonny Chiba (STREET FIGHTER, KILL BILL VOL.1)! Iwaki (Koichi Iwaki, THE MOLE SONG) is a motorbike mechanic with big dreams of racing professionally. Then temptation arrives in the shapely form of Mayumi (Junko Matsudaira, THE BULLET TRAIN), the wild and free lover of Mitsuda (Yusuke Natsu, SPACE IRONMEN KYODYNE), the leader of the

    Catch a day of daikaiju movie screenings this August in Derby, UK. Photo courtesy of Satori Screen. Artwork by Ed Pirrie (colored by John-Paul Bove). Godzilla and Mothra TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Gamera and Daimajin © KADOKAWA

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    Catch a day of daikaiju movie screenings this August in Derby, UK. Photo courtesy of Satori Screen. Artwork by Ed Pirrie (colored by John-Paul Bove). Godzilla and Mothra TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Gamera and Daimajin © KADOKAWA Official Site: https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/kaiju-a-go-go/ Special Thanks to Peter Munford After two hugely successful GODZILLA-A-GO-GO events, QUAD - Derby and Satori Screen are expanding their focus a little to take in some other spectacular monsters from Japan, with a day of screenings at the QUAD arts center in Derby on Saturday 23 August 2025. Never fear, Godzilla will still feature, but this time he is joined by such classic monsters as Mothra, Gamera, Daimajin and more! Tickets are now on sale.   KAIJU-A-GO-GO! Saturday 23 August 2025 QUAD  - DerbyThe Market Place, DE1 3AS Derby, United Kingdom Screening Schedule: 1:00pm – MOTHRA (PG) 3:00pm

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    ©KADOKAWA 1966 Source: Radiance Films, MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of Radiance Films and MVD Entertainment. ©KADOKAWA 1966 Daiei's THE BETRAYAL (大殺陣 雄呂血, Ōtate Orochi, 1966) will be released for the first time on Blu-ray in a special edition from Radiance Films, 4K restored and loaded with extras.  To protect his clan, an honorable samurai (Raizo Ichikawa, SHINOBI) takes the blame for a murder committed by one of his fellows. He is promised a safe return after one year in exile, but this vow is broken and he becomes a fugitive chased by his own clansmen. Disillusioned by the bushido code of honor, he realises there are only two ways out: vengeance or death. From director Tokuzo Tanaka (THE SNOW WOMAN), a former assistant to Akira Kurosawa, this cruel jidaigeki stands alongside such notable works of the genre as HARAKIRI

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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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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©TBATE Anime Production Committee Source: Crunchyroll Official Site: https://saikyo2dome-tbate.com/ (Japan) Crunchyroll announced that the hit fantasy series THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END (最強の王様、二度目の人生は何をする?, Saikyō no Ōsama, Futatabime no Jinsei wa Nani o Suru?) will continue with a highly-anticipated second season next spring! Well ahead of season two, Crunchyroll offers a sneak peek at Arthur Leywin’s fresh new style in an exclusive clip from the post-credits scene of the upcoming season one finale, premiering next Wednesday, June 18 at 10:25 a.m. PT / 1:25 p.m. ET. Check out the clip here.  Following a mysterious death, THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END explores the adventures of King Grey after he is reborn as Arthur Leywin. Although he enters his second life as a baby on the magical continent of Dicathen, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the

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    Photo courtesy of Akita Shoten. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Young Champion, AKITA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. Source: Akita Shoten Co, Ltd.Official Site: https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/youngchampionOfficial X: https://x.com/g_comic_yc  Cover of YOUNG CHAMPION No. 13. Photo courtesy of Akita Shoten. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Young Champion, AKITA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. The second chapter of the manga Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey (ゴジラ ギャラクシーオデッセイ, Gojira Gyarakushī Odessei) has been published in Issure 13 of the magazine Young Champion (ヤングチャンピオン,Yangu Chanpion), now on sale in Japan. Godzilla will appear in color inside the issue. The bonus is also luxurious, with a limited-edition card for the fighting card game GODZILLA CARD GAME (ゴジラ カードゲーム, Gojira Kādo Gēmu), which will be released by Toho on Saturday, July 5th. Of course, the illustration is a monster card from Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey by series creator Ju Ishiguchi! Be the first to

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund   IDW Publishing is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to Volumes 3 and 4 of the Godzilla Library Collection, a comprehensive line of books that collects every Godzilla comic series by IDW! Volume 3 collects the 13-issue series History’s Greatest Monster by Duane Swierczynski and Simon Gane. It runs 328 pages. Godzilla continues to destroy cities and lives all over the world, and ex–special forces tough guy Boxer is a man with a grudge who vows to end the terror—no matter what! He assembles a top-notch team to take Godzilla and the other monsters down at $7 billion a bounty. Volume 4 collects the first 12 issues of the Rulers of Earth series by Chris Mowry, Matt Frank, and Jeff Zornow. It runs 280 pages.  Giant monsters are appearing across the

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    Source: Titan Books press release Special Thanks to Caitlin Storer The long-delayed ULTRASEVEN: The Official Novel of the Series is now scheduled for release on July 8th from Titan Books. Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS In the not-too-distant future, Earth is besieged by aliens. However, the mysterious Dan Moroboshi comes to the defense of humanity, transforming into his true form—the towering Ultraseven—when the planet is endangered. Alongside his allies, the six elite members of the Terrestrial Defense Force, Ultraseven will give everything he has to stop the myriad of foes who are prepared to bring ruin and destruction to the people of Earth. Adapting the classic and genre-defining series ULTRASEVEN in the ever popular Ultraman mega-saga, Hugo and Scribe award-winning author Pat Cadigan brings a fresh take to the iconic and action-packed adventures of Earth's monster-battling savior. Pat Cadigan  is a

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    Photo courtesy of Fukkan.com. ©Yuriko Hishimi 60th Anniversary Planning Executive Committee Source: Fukkan.com Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://greenfunding.jp/lab/projects/8867/  Fukkan.com Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Toshiaki Iwamoto) has launched the crowdfunding project "Yuriko Hishimi 60th Anniversary Project -Road to 2026-" (ひし美ゆり子 デビュー60周年記念プロジェクト -Road to 2026-, Hishimi Yuriko Debyū 60 Shūnenkinen Purojekuto - Road to 2026 -) in collaboration with Meijo Sake Brewery Co.(Headquarters: Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture; CEO: Kunimasa Imai). Born June 10, 1947, Yuriko Hishimi made her debut in the movie PUNCH YARO (パンチ野郎, Panchi Yarô) in 1966, then starred as Anne Yuri in the 1967-68 series ULTRASEVEN (ウルトラセブン, Urutorasebun) produced by Tsuburaya Productions and as Tomoko Tomoe in Toho's 1972 movie GODZILLA VS. GIGAN (地球攻撃命令 ゴジラ対ガイガン, Chikyū Kōgeki Meirei Gojira Tai Gaigan). Her additional credits include several appearances in the Ultraman franchise, the movies AMBITION IN THE MIRROR (鏡の中の野心, Kagami no Naka no Yashin, 1972), BOHACHI BUSHIDO: CODE OF

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Brian Flynn and Ashley Anderson Super7's love for collectibles continues to grow into their newest product line—Super Duper Plush! Designed with the adult collector in mind, these 8” plush figures are crafted from super soft fabric, with beautifully embroidered details and felt accents that bring each character to life. Super Duper Plush captures the perfect balance of nostalgia and charm, making them a must-have for any collection. Whether displayed on your shelf or hugged close, these irresistibly soft character plushies are ready to brighten your day. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Toho Super Duper Plush Wave 01: Godzilla '89    Price: $17.00   Get ready to add some extra

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    Photo courtesy of Seibu Landscape Co., Ltd. Godzilla TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Seibu Landscape Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://www.kanagawaparks.com/kurihama/   At Yokosuka City Kurihama Flower World (designated manager: Yokosuka Flower World Seibu Partners, representative company: Seibu Landscape Co., Ltd.) in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the Miura Peninsula's largest poppy flower field, with approximately 1 million poppies, is currently in full bloom. On the slope adjacent to the red Shirley poppy flower field, there is an original flower art flowerbed inspired by Godzilla, illuminated by red flowers and the "Red Fuji" (赤富士, Akafuji) from Katsushika Hokusai's ukiyo-e "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji: Fine Wind, Clear Morning" (富嶽三十六景 凱風快晴, Fugaku Sanjūrokkei Gaifū Kaisei).  Photo courtesy of Seibu Landscape Co., Ltd. Godzilla TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Design was Inspired by the Godzilla Slide at Kurihama Flower World in Yokosuka City The Adventure Land at

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    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books New North American publisher laun Booksches with print and digital editions of BONDS, ALTERNATIVE [SELF LINER NOTE], and ZIGOKU’S FOREMANSource: Manga Mavericks LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, has announced the print and digital debut its first three titles. These releases launch July 16th, with print editions now available exclusively for pre-order from the Manga Mavericks Books website. Digital editions also will be available from Amazon, Google Play, iBooks, Kobo and Nook. BONDS is the first original full-length manga created by ZENZO, a talented manga artist who studied under Beyblade: Metal Fusion creator Takafumi Adachi. The manga was the winner of both the Japan Representative Selection and Candidate Award in the Featured Manga category for the 2019 Goku Cup manga contest.  ALTERNATIVE [SELF LINER

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Cover art by Nikola Čižmešija. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. The new Godzilla #1 will be available from IDW Publishing on July 23, 2025. Today is the final day for retailers to place their pre-orders for this issue. The Kai-Sei Era, an all-new shared Godzilla universe, starts here! The first Godzilla ongoing series in a decade, the flagship title of the Kai-Sei Era presents a wild new take on the franchise, complete with a brand-new mythology, new powers, new designs, new characters, and plenty of twists and surprises. Whether you love Godzilla or love superhero comics, Godzilla is designed to be an accessible entry point for anyone and everyone. Join Tim Seeley (Godzilla vs. America: Chicago, Grayson, Hack/Slash, Local Man) and Nikola Čižmešija (TMNT: Black, White & Green, Sword of Azrael, Batman and Robin)

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTW Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Oscar®-Nominated Hiromasa Yonebayashi’s Extraordinary Adventure With Fathom Entertainment for 3 Nights Only Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Alanna Hall and Rae D'Agnillo Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTW Tickets are on sale now for THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY – a gorgeous and adventure-filled adaptation of The Borrowers, one of the most beloved children’s books of all time. Brought to you by Academy Award nominated director Hiromasa Yonebayashi, the adventure returns to theatres this June for three nationwide screenings. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are delighted to continue Studio Ghibli Fest with the 2025 edition featuring Yonebayashi’s directorial debut with Studio Ghibli and celebrating THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY’s 15th anniversary.  Audiences can look forward to Studio Ghibli Fest 2025’s eight-title lineup of

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN The Japanese mail order site KH Company, which handles figures and miscellaneous goods, is now accepting pre-orders for the limited-edition "CCP Middle Size Series Hedorah Majora Emerald Ver. [KH Company Exclusive] " from the popular "CCP Middle Size Series" soft vinyl series by figure manufacturer CCP JAPAN Co., Ltd. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making them easy to collect. This is a collector's series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures. The special "Majora Emerald Ver." features vivid, psychedelic coloring that is characteristic of Hedorah, composed of a

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    Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office Exhibition Official Site: https://godzillatheart.com/exhibitionGODZILLA THE ART Project Official Site: https://godzillatheart.com/Official X: https://twitter.com/godzillatheartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzillatheart   Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD. The "Godzilla 70th Anniversary Godzilla The Art Exhibition" (ゴジラ生誕70周年記念 ゴジラ・THE・アート展,  Gojira Seitan 70 Sshūnenkinen Gojira THE Āto-ten) is currently being held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery (52nd floor, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower) (organized by The Asahi Shimbun Company, PARCO, and Toho). It is a large-scale exhibition of Godzilla and contemporary art, bringing together new works created by artists from Japan and abroad who are active in a variety of genres and who have faced Godzilla, thought about it, and created it. It is part of the project "GODZILLA THE ART," a series of

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    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Tsuburaya Productions ULTRAMAN CARD GAMEOfficial Site: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/ULTRA LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 Official Site: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/page/jp/wcs Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Masayuki Nagatake) has decided to hold the ULTRA LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, the first world tournament for the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME (ウルトラマン カードゲーム, Urutoraman Kādo Gēmu), on May 9th and 10th , 2026 at Sunshine City Exhibition Hall B in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The Ultraman series will celebrate its 60th anniversary on July 10, 2026. In this memorable year, the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME will hold an official world championship where "Ultra Leaguers" who have won the preliminary rounds from 23 countries and regions around the world will compete in heated card battles to become the best in the world. Register at: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/page/sg/sign-up Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS The number of participants

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