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    The 4K Digital Remaster of Hayao Miyazaki's PRINCESS MONONOKE comes to theaters in Japan this Friday. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N

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    The 4K Digital Remaster of Hayao Miyazaki's PRINCESS MONONOKE comes to theaters in Japan this Friday. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N Source: Toho Co., Ltd. IMAX theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, ND. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation Following a North American theatrical run this past Spring, the 4K Digital Remaster of Studio Ghibli's classic PRINCESS MONONOKE (もののけ姫, Mononoke Hime) will receive a limited IMAX release in Japan starting Friday, October 24, 2025.   ● Introduction An immortal masterpiece of Japanese cinema!Director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's timeless classic revives on the IMAX® screen in stunning 4K! Director Hayao Miyazaki's PRINCESS MONONOKE, which set unprecedented records upon its July 12, 1997 release—drawing 14.2 million viewers and grossing ¥19.3 billion (approx. $150 million)—sparked a social phenomenon and continues to captivate audiences

    Win the ULTRAMAN ARC: The Complete Series + ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL Blu-ray set from Mill Creek Entertainment! Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. Series: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. Movie: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS　©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS

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    Win the ULTRAMAN ARC: The Complete Series + ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL Blu-ray set from Mill Creek Entertainment! Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. Series: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. Movie: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS　©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. Series: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. Movie: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS　©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS Mill Creek Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new Blu-ray set of ULTRAMAN ARC: The Complete Series + ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL. This 4-disc collection presents the 25 episode series and the feature film with Japanese with English subtitles and English dub, along with a 12-page booklet featuring hero character profiles, a main enemy & Kaiju guide, and episode synopses.  Also included is a

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    Image courtesy of Toho. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Source: Sony Pictures EntertainmentOfficial Sites: https://chainsawman.dog/movie_reze/ (Japan), https://chainsawman.movie/ (United States) For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZE ARC (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇, Gekijō-ban Chensō Man Reze-hen), an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues from the first season of the hugely popular anime television series. The film is scheduled to be released in North America on October 24 (moved up from the originally announced date of October 29) by Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the

    Celebrate Godzilla's Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Celebrate Godzilla's Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE Official Site: https://animejungle.net/event/godzilla-popup-shop-2025/ Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma and Tetsu Shiota   Toho monster maker Shinichi Wakasa will attend the event on November 1st. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo 2025Presented by JACCC & Anime Jungle Following last year’s 70th anniversary celebration, Godzilla returns to Little Tokyo this November with a full-scale tribute featuring film screenings, a dedicated pop-up shop, and exclusive merchandise offerings. The opening day of the event (Saturday, November 1) will include a special appearance by Shinchi Wakasa, designer and maker of the monster suits and props for Toho's Heisei and Millennium Series Godzilla films release from 1993-2004.   Special Film Screenings Date: Saturday,

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Filmworks. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE Main Visual and Trailer Unveiled for the Continuation of the Hathaway Saga in the Gundam Film Series Source: Bandai Namco FilmworksOfficial Site: https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/ (Japan), https://en.gundam-official.com/hathaway/ (North America)Special Thanks to Lucas Deruyter and Andrew Nguyen    At New York Comic Con 2025, Bandai Namco Filmworks announced that the latest installment in the Gundam animated film series, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY: THE SORCERY OF NYMPH CIRCE (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女, Kidō Senshi Gandamu Senkō no Hasauei Kirukē no Majo, 2026), directed by the acclaimed Shukou Murase, will land in theaters across the United States. A new main visual and trailer have been revealed for the highly anticipated next chapter in the renowned Gundam film series, featuring a powerful performance by Kensho Ono portraying protagonist Hathaway Noa. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY: THE SORCERY OF NYMPH CIRCE is the highly anticipated latest installment in

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    Image courtesy of Sony Pictures. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Sony Pictures EntertainmentOfficial Sites: https://chainsawman.dog/movie_reze/ (Japan), https://chainsawman.movie/ (United States)Special Thanks to Kanako Sakairi For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZE ARC (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇, Gekijō-ban Chensō Man Reze-hen), an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues from the first season of the hugely popular anime television series. CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC was released in Japan on September 19, 2025, by Toho. The film opened in select Asian markets on September 24, and is scheduled to be released in North America on October 24 (moved up from the originally announced date of October 29) by Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures. The following CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZE ARC images and text are taken from Japanese and English press materials provided by Toho and

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©coolkyousinnjya, Futabasha / Dragon Maid Committee The film, previously announced as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights program, will exclusively premiere in theatres in the U.S on Monday, Oct 20.Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©coolkyousinnjya, Futabasha / Dragon Maid Committee MISS KOBAYASHI'S DRAGON MAID: A LONELY DRAGON WANTS TO BE LOVED will come to select theaters for one-day-only on Monday, October 20 at 7PM local time in the U.S. as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights theatrical program. Picking up 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.   Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release the film in select U.S. theatres in Japanese with English subtitles as part of the

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 1997 Madhouse Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/perfect-blue/   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 1997 Madhouse PERFECT BLUE (パーフェクトブルー, Pāfekuto Burū, 1997), the legendary first film from the late auteur director Satoshi Kon returns to cinemas nationwide in a gorgeous new 4K restoration, courtesy of GKIDS. PERFECT BLUE is the debut feature from the legendary director Satoshi Kon (PAPRIKA, MILLENIUM ACTRESS, TOKYO GODFATHERS). The groundbreaking feature is singular in its impact throughout the film world at large, and its influence can still be felt today. PERFECT BLUE has been hailed as one of the best animated features of all time and is only one of a handful of projects the late Satoshi Kon directed before his passing in 2010. The shocking debut feature remains relevant to this day, with a prescient vision of shattered identities formed by living in the

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    Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©SHUICHI YOSHIDA/ASP ©2025 KOKUHO Film Partners Japan’s Official Selection for Best International Feature Confirms One Week Special Engagements at AMC Universal CityWalk Hollywood In Los Angeles starting November 14 & Angelika Film Center in New York on November 21 Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: kokuhou-movie.com (Japan), https://gkids.com/films/kokuho/ (US) Special Thanks to Hannah Kim   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©SHUICHI YOSHIDA/ASP ©2025 KOKUHO Film Partners Academy Award-winning producer and distributor GKIDS announced today special one-week-only theatrical engagements of KOKUHO (国宝, 2025) in New York and Los Angeles, and revealed new poster artwork. The film is set to play at the AMC Universal CityWalk Hollywood in Los Angeles on November 14, 2025 and Angelika Film Center in New York City on November 21, 2025, with a nationwide release to come.  Previously announced as Japan’s official submission for Best International Feature at

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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. Famine and plague have decimated 15th century Japan, and the shogun watches as his country falls into chaos in the action-packed historical epic SAMURAI FURY (室町無頼, Muromachi Burai, 2025), debuting on Digital October 7, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD October 28 from Well Go USA Entertainment. A rebellious wanderer gathers a small army of misfit warriors who are ready to fight back, but victory will be hard won. Adapted from the award-winning novel Muromachi Outsiders by Ryosuke Kakine and Directed by Irie Yu (A GIRL NAMED ANN, MEMOIRS OF A MURDERER)​, SAMURAI FURY stars Oizumo Yo (SPIRITED AWAY), Tsutsumi Shinichi (ALWAYS: SUNSET ON THIRD STREET), Nagao Kento (ROHAN AT THE LOUVRE), and Matsumoto Wakana (THE BLUE SKY AT YOUR FEET).

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION ©Akiyoshi Hongo, TOEI ANIMATION Programming Line-Up Celebrates Series with Special Guest Panels, Booth & Pop-Ups, Card Giveaways, Autograph Raffle and More Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (Publicity Partners) ONE PIECE and Digimon will take center stage with Toei Animation next month at New York Comic Con 2025.  The legendary anime studio returns to New York’s Javits Center to celebrate these two hit global franchises beloved by fans for more than 25 years and counting.     At this year’s event, Toei Animation will showcase both its longest-running episodic series, “ONE PIECE,” and its newest episodic series, “DIGIMON BEATBREAK,” with mix of location-based entertainment experiences ― from its exhibition booth and pop-up stores to special guest panels and photo ops to card game giveaways and autograph raffle. For NYCC

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Brian Flynn and Ashley Anderson Super7's Super Duper Plush product line continues with Wave 2! 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 2: Godzilla '65  Price: $17.00   The cutest kaiju is ready to crash on your couch. Binge-watch Godzilla movies with

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    New line of advent calendars, SD figures, playing cards and a tote bag are based on Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist, Dr. Stone, Fairy Tail, TokyoGhoul, On or Off and Star CrossedSource: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Publisher TOKYOPOP has debuted a new line of branded merchandise that includes advent calendars, playing cards, SD figurines and tote bags based on popular anime, manga, and manhwa properties including Attack on Titan, Dr. Stone, Fairy Tail, Tokyo Ghoul, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Sword Art Online, On or Off and Star Crossed. The products are available from leading retailers and for direct purchase from its website at: https://tokyopop.com/collections/all-merchandise    Photo courtesy of MediaLab. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: The Official Advent CalendarSRP: $39.99 · Available October 7th This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items - buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more -

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    Photo courtesy of capelight pictures. Source: capelight pictures press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.capelight.de/project-genesisSpecial Thanks to Richard Stafford   Photo courtesy of capelight pictures. Today capelight pictures announced the U.S. release of the visually stunning, genre-bending Thai sci-fi fantasy adventure PROJECT GENESIS (ตาคลี เจเนซิส, Taklee Genesis, 2024), available on digital platforms and in physical formats (UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD) on October 21, 2025. Directed by visionary Thai filmmaker Chookiat Sakveerakul (13 BELOVED, LOVE OF SIAM), the film is a breathtaking, high-concept journey that fuses time-travel science fiction with kaiju monsters, dinosaurs, cavemen, and zombies—a bold cinematic mashup that spans over 7,000 years of history. Project Genesis stars Paula Taylor (THE PARALLEL), Peter Corp Dyrendal (FABULOUS 30), Wanarat Ratsameerat (JACK & JOKER), and Nutthacha Jessica Padovan (DEATH WHISPERER 2). It was written by Chookiat Sakveerakul, Thanamas Dhalerngsuk, and Sorawit Muangkaew, and produced by Monaiya Tharasak, Nakorn

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    Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. Source: Third Window Films, Terracotta Special Thanks to Adam Torel   Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. Third Window Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray box set and Digital release of The Maiku Hama Trilogy, three films from director Kaizo Hayashi (CIRCUS BOYS, TO SLEEP AS TO DREAM), coming October 27th.   The Maiku Hama Trilogy Masatoshi Nagase stars as Yokohama private eye Maiku Hama—a Japanese approximation of Mike Hammer, in Kaizo Hayashi’s offbeat trilogy.  In THE MOST TERRIBLE TIME IN MY LIFE he gets embroiled in the disappearance of a Taiwanese immigrant’s brother, getting caught in the crosshairs of a gang war. In the 2nd film THE STAIRWAY TO THE DISTANT PAST he goes after a “Man in White” reigning over the embattled riverfront of Yokohama. The ominous final chapter THE TRAP straddles the line

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      Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Super7   Toho ULTIMATES! Final Battle Godzilla LED Lightup   Pre-Order Link: https://super7.com/products/toho-ultimates-wave-05-final-battle-godzilla-led Price: $105.00 Estimated Shipping: June 2026   One last stand for the King of the Monsters   In its final, fateful battle, Godzilla’s body seethes with uncontrollable energy, its form cracking and glowing as it nears the brink of destruction… Capturing the raw power and intensity of Godzilla’s last stand in the 1995 film GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH, this Toho ULTIMATES! figure of Final Battle Godzilla brings the King of the Monsters to life at the peak of its destructive might. Measuring an imposing 8” tall, 14” long, and 4.5” wide, this figure is highly articulated—and even has a hinged jaw—and will

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    Location-Based Entertainment from Global Hit Anime Franchise to Kick-Off on Opening Day of NYCC 2025 and Will Run Through November 30Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Legendary studio Toei Animation and Mercer Labs, Museum of Art and Technology, are proud to unveil ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS, a groundbreaking immersive exhibition celebrating the iconic ONE PIECE anime franchise. Taking place at Mercer Labs (21 Dey Street, Manhattan), this highly anticipated experience will open to the public on Thursday, October 9, 2025, and run through Sunday, November 30, 2025. Prior to its official opening, a private preview of ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 for invited guests and media. Based on the globally beloved and best selling manga of all time created by Eiichiro Oda and

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    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books Food-focused travelogue by creator Muta Yuki debuts digitally in October with a print release scheduled for release in December Source: Manga Mavericks LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, announces the digital debut of the delectable one-shot manga travelogue, FIRST TIME IN TAIWAN: A DELICIOUS ADVENTURE, on October 22nd. A print release will follow on December 16th. The manga, by Muta Yuki, explores the wonders of Taiwanese cuisine told via a cast of whimsical animal characters that journey across the country while savoring a variety of dishes and new experiences.   Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. FIRST TIME IN TAIWAN: A DELICIOUS ADVENTURE, by Muta Yuki Print SRP: $7.99 / Digital SRP: $3.99 ·  44 pages · ISBN: 9781968054120 ·

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      Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Offering Fans the Ultimate Manga Experience, the App Will Include Favorites Such as One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, The Apothecary Diaries, Delicious in Dungeon, My Dress-Up Darling, and Many More from Multiple Publishers Source: Crunchyroll  Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Manga has long been the gateway to anime, and Crunchyroll is now launching a new service to serve the legions of fans who live and breathe their love of manga. Crunchyroll announced today that its new premium add-on, Crunchyroll Manga, will launch on October 09, 2025, across iOS and Android in the U.S. and Canada, with web to follow on October 15, 2025.  At launch, the ad-free experience will feature hundreds of titles from leading publishers, including AlphaPolis, COMPASS, Square Enix, VIZ Media, and Yen Press, with additional partners like Shueisha, J-Novel Club,  ThirdlineNEXT, highstone and

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    Photo courtesy of the Criterion Collection. ©2024 CLOUD FILM PARTNERS Source: The Criterion Collection  Special Thanks to Courtney Ott  Japan’s master of psychological tension Kiyoshi Kurosawa (CURE, CHIME, PULSE) delivers one of his most audacious genre experiments to date with this dizzying revenge thriller. Hailed as “a hyper-lucid, fantastically kinetic, brilliant action movie” (IndieWire) that “shows the master filmmaker at his meanest and leanest” (The Film Stage), CLOUD (クラウド, Kuraudo, 2024) will make its exclusive streaming debut on the Criterion Channel on October 7, the same day it becomes available for TVOD rentals on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Fandango at Home.  Plus: A new interview with director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, part of Criterion's Meet the Filmmakers series, will be available to stream on October 7. A home-video release will follow next February.  Yoshii (Masaki Suda) quits a factory job to pursue his side business reselling questionably

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