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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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    Image courtesy of Toho. ©K. Horikoshi/SHUEISHA, My Hero Academia Project Image courtesy of Toho. ©K. Horikoshi/SHUEISHA, My Hero Academia Project The Final Season of MY HERO ACADEMIA Will Premiere on October 4 Exclusively on Crunchyroll Worldwide, Excluding Asia Source: Toho press releaseOfficial Site: https://heroaca.com/Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo Toho Co., Ltd. has unveiled a new poster and announced an “Ultimate Scene Ranking” poll for fans in celebration of MY HERO ACADEMIA FINAL SEASON. Debuting Saturday, October 4, MY HERO ACADEMIA FINAL SEASON will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia, with new episodes premiering weekly, same-day as Japan. Honoring nearly a decade of heroic battles and emotional journeys, fans of the global anime phenomenon worldwide can vote for the most iconic scenes of each of the 42 heroes and villains featured throughout MY HERO ACADEMIA in the “Ultimate Scene Ranking” poll.

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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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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman GODZILLA #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Attack Petera. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. From celebrating the launch of GODZILLA #1 to a giant selection of exclusives, signing events, and panels, IDW Publishing has kaiju-sized plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2025.  Featuring a brand-new booth design (#2729 on the show floor), IDW is proud to celebrate its comics and creators with more than 20 signings, panels packed with reveals, and cool convention collectibles. Check out the full list below.   SDCC 2025: IDW EXCLUSIVES (booth #2729) EXCLUSIVE COVERS GODZILLA #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Attack Peter  BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Jared Cullum MONSTER HIGH: PRIDE 2025 SDCC exclusive cover by Tsuukiyomo  STAR

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    Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2025 CATCHING THE STARS OF THIS SUMMER Film Partners Source: Toei Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://www.konohoshi-movie.jp/ (Japan)    Toei has provided information and pics for their live action movie CATCHING THE STARS OF THIS SUMMER (この夏の星を見る, Kono Natsu no Hoshi wo Miru), which opened July 4th in Japanese cinemas. The long-awaited film adaptation of the coming-of-age novel by Naoki Prize-winning author, Mizuki Tsujimura (Lonely Castle in the Mirror), is set during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and tells the story of school students from different regions in Japan who come together through their shared interest in astronomy. CATCHING THE STARS OF THIS SUMMER stars Hiyori Sakurada (TOKYO GHOUL, OUR SECRET DIARY, UNDER THE BIG ONION), was directed by Tamaki Yamamoto, written by Mash Morino, and produced by Toshiyuki Matsui (THE FIRST SLAM DUNK). The film's music and theme song are by haruka nakamura (TRIGUN STAMPEDE, LOOK BACK).

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    Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bay Area Film Events Official Site: https://www.godzillafest.com/Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFGodzillafest Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgodzillafest   UPDATE: Bay Area Film Events had licensed the Toho movies ATRAGON and FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD from their US distributor, Janus Films. Unfortunately, Janus does not yet have DCPs (Digital Cinema Packages used for theatrical screenings) for these two movies, so they had to be pulled from the Godzillafest schedule.  BAFE apologizes for any issues this may cause for attendees. On a postive note, two great films - MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA and GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER - have been added as replacements.  Godzillafest will now be screening 15 different Godzilla movies... exactly half of the live action Godzilla series produced to date by Toho! The updated screening schedule and ticket links are listed below... Bay Area Film Events

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Mothra: Queen of the Monsters #4 The twins' actions have brought Megaguirus to the present. Through a twist of fate, they realize that this action created a loop, and Megaguirus is actually responsible for weakening Mothra enough to perish at the hands of Antra. Their new Mothra isn't even close to ready for her rematch against Megaguirus, so Emi and Mira hatch their most daring plan yet: train Mothra with a rematch against her killer — Antra. Will Mothra survive this deadly kaiju clash? And if she does, will it be enough to save the world? Release Date: July 16, 2025 Price: $4.99 Pages: 32 Writer: Sophie CampbellArtist: Matt FrankColorists: Roberto Rivera and Matt FrankLetterers: Darran Robinson and Nathan WidickEditor: Jake WilliamsCover A: Sophie CampbellCover B: Roberto

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    Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Abrams Official Website: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/godzilla-the-first-70-years_9781419762116/Special Thanks to Stephanie Keane and Steve Ryfle   Cover art. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Publisher Abrams is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new book Godzilla: The First 70 Years. Written by Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski (authors of Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa), the large Toho-authorized hardcover is packed with information on all the Japanese films up to GODZILLA MINUS ONE, as well as photos from the Toho archives, including previously unpublished pics.   Synopsis:        Godzilla: The First 70 Years is a narrative and visual history of Japan’s King of the Monsters, chronicling the triumphs, challenges, and meaning of seven decades of city-trashing, kaiju-smashing mayhem. It is also a tribute to Godzilla’s creators and

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Source: CrunchyrollSpecial Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris  As the anticipation for the final battle ignites, get ready to fall into 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), coming to Hall H at San Diego Comic Con for a special presentation featuring film guests, special surprises, and a sneak-peek at exclusive footage from the film, the first time international audiences will be seeing it outside of Japan.    Hall H Programming Description:  DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA has won the admiration of millions of fans around the globe since its debut in 2019. In celebration of the highly anticipated first feature film of the epic trilogy coming exclusively to theaters on September 12, 2025, Crunchyroll is proud to present DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE coming to Hall H!

    The vampire Ranmaru Mori (Ryo Yoshizawa) struggles to protect his perfect meal in the manga adaptation BABANBA BANBAN VAMPIRE. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 Babanba Banban Vampire Film Partners © Hiromasa Okushima (Akita Shoten) 2022

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    The vampire Ranmaru Mori (Ryo Yoshizawa) struggles to protect his perfect meal in the manga adaptation BABANBA BANBAN VAMPIRE. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 Babanba Banban Vampire Film Partners © Hiromasa Okushima (Akita Shoten) 2022 Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/bababa-eiga/ (Japan)   Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 Babanba Banban Vampire Film Partners © Hiromasa Okushima (Akita Shoten) 2022 Shochiku has provided information and photos for their new film, BABANBA BANBAN VAMPIRE (ババンババンバンバンパイア, Baban Baban Ban Banpaia), based on the manga Baban Baban Ban Vampire* by Hiromasa Okushima. The movie opened in Japan on Friday, July 4, 2025  (postponed from the rpreviously scheduled February 14th release) and will have its North American Premiere on Sunday, July 27 at the New York Asian Film Festival.   Synopsis Ranmaru Mori (Ryo Yoshizawa) works at a public bath, but

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    Logo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Follow IGN and Toei Animation’s social media to learn how to win tickets to the party on July 25Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto IGN is teaming up with Toei Animation for an epic ONE PIECE-themed After Party at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and fans will have the chance to win tickets! Taking place on Friday, July 25 at the iconic San Diego Hard Rock Hotel, the “IGN San Diego Comic-Con 2025 After Party Presented by ONE PIECE” will include a trading card giveaway, photo ops, mascots, live DJ, and a special appearance by Colleen Clinkenbeard, voice of Monkey D. Luffy from the series’ popular English dub. This is an exclusive event for invited industry guests as well as a select number of ticket holders. These tickets are not available for

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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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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. On July 22nd, IDW Publishing will release the trade paperback of their Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre miniseries. Godzilla takes on his greatest foes yet—Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes, and the Time Machinist—in this graphic novel mash-up by Tom Scioli.   This trade paperback collects the three-issue series.   Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre TPBWriter: Tom ScioliArtist: Tom ScioliRelease Date: July 22, 2025Page Count: 152SRP: $21.99 The year is 1922. Mysterious man of luxury Jay Gatsby continues to throw parties at his palatial Long Island estate in hopes of attracting the attention of his love, Daisy Buchanan. But his latest affair is interrupted when it attracts the one thing more dangerous than love: Godzilla!   Now, Gatsby has no choice but to turn his undying will away

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Caitlin Storer Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win ULTRASEVEN: The Official Novel of the Series. Adapting the classic and genre-defining series ULTRASEVEN iby Tsuburaya Productions, 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.   Synopsis:        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.   ULTRASEVEN: The Official Novel of

    New key visual for the GODZILLA THE RIDE: GREAT CLASH film attraction. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    New key visual for the GODZILLA THE RIDE: GREAT CLASH film attraction. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Seibuen Amusement Park   On May 8th, Toho Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) announced the production and distribution of a new Godzilla ride attraction film for the i-Ride system, manufactured by Taiwan's Brogent Technologies, Inc., which would be installed in multiple countries around the world. Takashi Yamazaki. Photo courtesy of Toho. Developed under the temp title "New Godzilla: The Ride" (新・ゴジラ・ザ・ライド, Shin Gojira za Raido), the new attraction film is directed, written, and VFX produced by Takashi Yamazaki, winner of the 96th Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for the international hit GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023). Yamazaki also directed “Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle” (ゴジラ・ザ・ライド大怪獣頂上決戦, Gojira za Raido Daikaijū Chōjō Kessen) for Seibuen Amusement

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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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    Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad Source:  Bushiroad Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://godzilla-cardgame.com/ Toho Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) and Bushiroad Co., Ltd. (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takaaki Kidani) are pleased to announce that the first three products from the new GODZILLA CARD GAME (ゴジラ カードゲーム, Gojira Kādo Gēmu) - two Starter Decks and one Booster Pack - were released on Saturday, July 5th.  In the GODZILLA CARD GAME, the Godzilla series moves the stage from the movie screen to the game board, and a major battle over the series' 70-year history. As a card game of attack and defense, it will offer a new playing experience that evokes the Godzilla movies and images. Bushiroad is a partner with Toho for this game, providing sales support at TCG (trading card games) specialty stores and mass

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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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