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    Source: Janus Films, Film Forum Special Thanks to Courtney Ott Photo courtesy of Janus Films. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Starting July 19th, Janus Films and the Film Forum in New York present KUROSAWA IN 4K, a  nine-film festival featuring some of the most influential titles by the legendary director, spanning genres from samurai epic to gritty Noir. All spectacular 4K restorations were undertaken by Toho Co., Ltd. in Japan, with many being shown in the U.S. for the first time, including THRONE OF BLOOD, STRAY DOG, HIGH AND LOW, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS, IKIRU, YOJIMBO, and SANJURO and RASHOMON*. Watch the Trailer HERE Full Screening Schedule HERE   KUROSAWA IN 4K Friday, July 18 – Thursday, July 31 Film Forum 209 West Houston St. west of 6th Ave. Map and Directions Box Office: 212-727-8110   FILMS

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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

    Authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski present the ultimate English language Godzilla book, packed with rare photos from the Toho archives. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski present the ultimate English language Godzilla book, packed with rare photos from the Toho archives. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Abrams press releaseOfficial Website: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/godzilla-the-first-70-years_9781419762116/Special Thanks to Steve Ryfle and Stephanie Keane Cover art. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla: The First 70 Years The Official Illustrated History of the Japanese Productions By Steve Ryfle and Ed GodziszewskiForeword by John Carpenter and Megumi OdakaAfterword by Shogo Tomiyama   An epic celebration of Godzilla’s 70th anniversary, exploring every aspect of the creation, design, and evolution of King of the Monsters in Toho Studios' films and TV series from 1954 to the present  Godzilla: The First 70 Years ( Abrams; July 15, 2025; U.S $75.00 ; Hardcover)  is a narrative and visual history of Japan’s King of the

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    Photo courtesy of DC. © & TM DC. All Rights Reserved. ©2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM&© TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM&© Legendary Source: DC Special Thanks to Clark Bull DC has provided details for Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 issue #4. The limited series is written by Brian Buccellato, with art by Christian Duce and colors by Luis Guerrero.   JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. GODZILLA VS. KONG 2 #4 Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATOArt and cover by CHRISTIAN DUCEVariant covers by STEPHEN SEGOVIA, ALAN QUAH, and LUCAS MEYER1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)ON SALE 9/3/25 It’s the rematch you’ve all been waiting for: Godzilla versus Superman! With the Man of Steel not at full power, can he stand up to the might of the King of the Monsters? Meanwhile, Leland Shaw and

    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images from the films that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD

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    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images from the films that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD Source:  Samurai Sword Co. press releaseOfficial Site: http://myseries-collab.com/godzilla (Japan) Samurai Sword Co., Ltd.(Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshimasa Hiki) is now selling the sixth installment of their GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION (ゴジラ シリーズ コンプリートコレクション, Gojira Shirīzu Konpurīto Korekushon), printable images from the 30 live-action films in the Godzilla series. Each month, images from the Godzilla movies will be available through the “My Series IP Collaborations” (マイシリーズ IPコラボレーションズ, Mai Shirīzu IP Koraborēshonzu) convenience store print service in Japan. The images, carefully selected so that customers can enjoy the appeal of all 30 films, are available for printing at Family Mart, Lawson, and other stores nationwide. New waves of images will be released each month from January through

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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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    Source: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Photo courtesy of MediaLab. Publisher TOKYOPOP has announced that its acclaimed manga, A Smart and Courageous Child, has been nominated for a 2025 American Manga Award in the category of Best One-Shot.  Created by Miki Yamamoto, the manga poignantly examines how a first-time mother works through her fears of bringing a child into a dangerous and uncertain world and learns to evaluate her worries, process her fears, and ultimately choose positivity over uncertainty and paranoia.  The winners of the American Manga Awards will be determined by votes from professionals working in an editorial capacity with North American manga publishers. Voter registration for the American Manga Awards is open through July 21 and is voting open until July 24. The awards will take place on August 21, 2025, at the Japan Society in New York City and

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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. 14. Photo courtesy of Akita Shoten. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Young Champion, AKITA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. The third 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 14 of the magazine Young Champion (ヤングチャンピオン,Yangu Chanpion), now on sale in Japan. In addition to the Godzilla manga, the issue features a cover and opening photo gallery of Fuka Kumazawa from the idol group "Task have Fun," whose second photo book will be released on July 2nd. The inside photo gallery features the finals of the Miss Young Champion 2025 audition. Also in the issue is the climax of the mangas A Bouquet for Kakuei

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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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    The Smash Hit MY HERO ACADEMIA Prequel Anime Series Will Stream Its Second Season Exclusively on Crunchyroll Worldwide, Excluding Asia Source: Toho, Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://vigilante-anime.com/ (Japan), https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/my-hero-academia-vigilantes (US)Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo   Photo courtesy of Toho. ©H. Furuhashi, BETTEN, C.K. Horikoshi/SHUEISHA, Vigilante Project After the final, smashing episode of MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES (ヴィジランテ -僕のヒーローアカデミアILLEGALS- , Vijirante: Boku no Hīrō Akademia Irīgarusu) premiered today, Toho Co., Ltd. has officially announced Season 2 is underway for the hit prequel to the beloved anime series MY HERO ACADEMIA, based on the original manga created by Kohei Horikoshi. A teaser trailer and teaser visual have been revealed, hinting at the events to come in the upcoming sequel season.  MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES Season 2 will arrive in 2026 and will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia. Based on the manga of the same name

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    Photo courtesy of Good Smile Co. © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Good Smile Company, Toho   Photo courtesy of Good Smile Co. © TOHO CO., LTD. From Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi’s acclaimed film SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016) comes the first Godzilla Nendoroid. Produced by Good Smile Company, the Nendoroid Series offers poseable figures of popular anime, movie, television and manga characters, presented in an adorable chib stylewith oversize heads and small bodies.The figures generally come with interchangeable faces with different expressions plus accessories such as alternate outfits, weapons, and props.  Since the line's debut in early 2006, Good Smile has released thousands of different Nendoroid figures with sales in the tens of millions.  While the company has produced figures of human characters from the anime series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT (ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラポイント＞, Gojira Shingyura Pointo, 2021),  Godzilla (2016) is the first Nedoroid of the monster, himself.

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    Source: Pony Canyon press releaseOfficial Site: https://wata-tabe.com/ (Japan)Official X: @wttb_tb https://twitter.com/wttb_tbSpecial Thanks to Wenbo Jiang and Andrew Nguyen    Image courtesy of Pony Canyon. ©2024 Sai Naekawa/KADOKAWA/Project Watatabe Pony Canyon has revealed the “Global Visual” and a special trailer for the upcoming anime series, THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT ME (私を喰べたい、ひとでなし, Watashi o Tabetai, Hito de Nashi). A beautiful yet heart-wrenching tale of a girl and a monster, the anime is based on the manga of the same name, which was selected in the Unique Story/Art category of “You Should Read This Manga 2025” powered by MyAnimeList. THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT MEhas also been drawing worldwide attention, with a panel exhibition confirmed for PONY CANYON MATSURI 2025 at Japan Expo in Paris, France and two convention appearances in the United States. View the new English subtitled trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceqiPZVWbD4   ■ Story "I've come to eat

    THE RETURN OF GODZILLA comes to London Barbican Centre for a special outdoor screening in August. Photo courtesy of Barbican. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    THE RETURN OF GODZILLA comes to London Barbican Centre for a special outdoor screening in August. Photo courtesy of Barbican. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: The Barbican CentreSpecial Thanks to Steven Sloss Ahead of their All Kaiju Attack: Earth SOS season beginning in September, the Barbican Centre in London is hosting an outdoor showing of Koji Hashimoto’s THE RETURN OF GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira, 1984). The screening represents the UK theatrical debut of Toho’s unedited Japanese cut. Tickets are now on sale here. Read on for details...   THE RETURN OF GODZILLA + Recorded Intro by Kaiju Expert Steven Sloss (PG) Outdoor Cinema 2025 Sat 23 Aug 2025 Barbican Centre< Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom Tickets and more information are available at: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/the-return-of-godzilla   Thirty years after the original GODZILLA, the King of the Monsters was

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    Photo courtesy of Japan Society. Ⓒ Japan Society Source: Japan Society press release Official Site: https://japansociety.org/film/japancuts/ Special Thanks to Melissa Olster and Alexander Fee   JAPAN SOCIETY PRESENTS THE 18TH ANNUAL JAPAN CUTS: FESTIVAL OF NEW JAPANESE FILM July 10–20, 2025 · Japan Society · New York, NY North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 18th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us July 10-20 for 30 curated films from across Japan featuring major award-winners, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, experimental and short films and anime. JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema, featuring both today’s most popular actors and directors as well as tomorrow’s pioneering talent. Become part of our passionate filmgoer community for premieres, parties and

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will Bring the First Film of the Epic Trilogy to Movie Theatres in North America on September 12, 2025Source: Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures PublicitySpecial Thanks to Lizzie Osterkamp Key art of the antagonist, Akaza. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable 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), the first feature film in the three-part cinematic trilogy, will come to IMAX and premium large format theatres in the United States and Canada on September 12, 2025, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Today, a trailer was released that features all NEW never-before-seen footage from the upcoming feature-length film. View the English subtitled trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPFeBxt7VXI  View the English dubbed trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mufPWqFMpmU  Also revealed today: New key visual

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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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    Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2007 Masumi Fukuda/Shinchosha ©2025 DETCHIAGE Film Partners Source: Toei Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://www.detchiagemovie.jp/ (Japan)   Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2007 Masumi Fukuda/Shinchosha ©2025 DETCHIAGE Film Partners Toei has provided information and pics for their new courtroom thriller, SHAM  (でっちあげ～殺人教師と呼ばれた男, Detchiage ~ Satsujin Kyōshi to Yoba Reta Otoko), which opened today in Japanese cinemas. Based on the 2007 novel Fabrication: The Truth Behind the Fukuoka 'Murderous Teacher' Incident by reporter Masumi Fukuda, SHAM is directed by the legendary Takashi Miike (ICHI THE KILLER, AUDITION, 13 ASSASSINS), and features a star-studded cast including Go Ayano (CROWS ZERO II, DOCTOR-X THE MOVIE), Kou Shibasaki (BATTLE ROYALE), Kazuya Kamenashi (LUMBERJACK THE MONSTER, JOKER GAME), Fumino Kimura (THE FABLE), Ken Mitsuishi (AUDITION, 20TH CENTURY BOYS, SHIN GODZILLA), Kazuki Kitamura (GODZILLA FINAL WARS), and Kaoru Kobayashi (ONMYOJI ZERO).   STORY The

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Ashley Anderson and Brian Flynn  Godzilla Minus One is here—and is ready to unleash destruction on your collection! Inspired by the 2023 film, the new 3.75” scale Godzilla Minus One ReAction Figure captures the King of the Monsters in all its terrifying glory - now in charging pose! With intricate sculpt detail and six points of articulation, this figure embodies the unstoppable power of Godzilla! Packaged on a full-color blistered cardback, it’s a must-have for any kaiju collector—grab yours today, while you can!   Toho ReAction Figures: Godzilla Minus One (Charging)  Order Link: https://super7.com/products/toho-reaction-figures-godzilla-minus-one-charging Price: $20.00   Product Material/Process: Injected Paint & PlasticPackage

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1988 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli Oscar-Winning Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Magical Forest Adventure Returns to the Big Screen Nationwide With Fathom Entertainment For 5 NightsSource: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Alanna Hall and Rae D'Agnillo Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1988 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli Tickets are on sale now for MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO – a classic tale of magic and adventure for the whole family when Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro. Brought to you by Academy Award winning director Hayao Miyazaki, the staple family feature returns to theatres this June for five nationwide screenings.

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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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