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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

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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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    Source: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) TOKYOPOP delights fans of all ages this summer as it announces an exciting collection of new Disney manga editions. Enjoy four animated classics from Pixar Studios in manga format with the June release of DISNEY PIXAR: THE MANGA COLLECTION BOX SET, a unique release that includes four previously released Disney Pixar manga titles - TOY STORY, TOY STORY 2, FINDING NEMO, WALL-E, and MONSTERS, INC. Disney Descendants: Evie's Wicked Runaway ― The Complete Manga Collection follows in August and features Evie's journey in a heated competition of high couture and high stakes inspired by the Disney Descendants franchise.  August in a new full-color hardcover edition and more Tim Burton fun is in-store with the DISNEY ALICE IN WONDERLAND MANGA, which is inspired by the acclaimed film.  Also catch a special release in August of DISNEY PIXAR’S TOY

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    Photo courtesy of U-TREASURE. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: U-TREASURE   U-TREASURE Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Koichi Aoki) is now taking pre-orders for a limited edition "King Ghidorah (1991) Mini Figure Gold Model" in collaboration with Toho Co., Ltd. Reservations will run, while supplies last, through July 29, 2025 at the U-TREASURE Concept Store Ikebukuro and U-TREASURE Online Shop.  From the 1991 film GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH (ゴジラVSキングギドラ, Gojira vs Kingu Gidora) comes this expertly crafted mini-sized gold (18K yellow gold) figure! King Ghidorah is a particularly popular rival monster to Godzilla. The use of real gold further accentuates the golden scales that cover its entire body. Experienced jewelry craftsmen have repeatedly fine-tuned every detail to create a three-dimensional figure that is approximately 1 cm in size, with three necks, two long tails, and huge wings. The production run is limited to 100 units. Comes with awooden display

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    Exploding dogs and a lost dub! Source: MediaOCD Image courtesy of MediaOCD. ©Eiken All Right Reserved. On October 14, 2025, AnimEigo will release a complete series set of the classic TCJ anime show SASUKE (サスケ) on Blu-ray. This set is a MediaOCD Store Exclusive, and comes with a free cardboard slipcover with additional artwork. In the 17th century, Lord Tokugawa wages a ruthless war of domination. Among his targets are the mighty Sarutobi clan, whose most formidable warrior is Daisuke Ozaru. When Ozaru's wife is assassinated, his young son Sasuke -- traumatized and believing his father dead -- considers himself an orphan. Unbeknownst to him, the mysterious traveler who takes him in is actually Ozaru in disguise. And now, father and son walk a hidden path, as Daisuke secretly trains Sasuke to become a master ninja -- so that one day, he can avenge his

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    Photo courtesy of Barbican. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Official Site: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/series/all-kaiju-attack-earth-sosSpecial Thanks to Steven Sloss The Barbican Centre in London is hosting a series of classic kaiju movie screenings that will run from mid September until early December. Each of the five films will be introduced by a genre expert. Tickets are now on sale (click on the movie titles for direct links to purchase tickets). Read on for details...    ALL KAIJU ATTACK: EARTH SOS! Sat 20 Sep — Wed 10 Dec 2025 Barbican CentreSilk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom  Tickets and more information are available at: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/series/all-kaiju-attack-earth-sos    All hail Godzilla, King of the Monsters – and eco-warrior? Through a selection of diverse Japanese monster movies, London’s Barbican Centre explores how kaiju carnage connects to our relationship with the natural world. From

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    Photo courtesy of Utopia and Justin Cook PR. ©PLAN A Source: UtopiaOfficial Site: https://hotspringsharkattackfilm.com/Special Thanks to Justin Cook Photo courtesy of Utopia and Justin Cook PR. ©PLAN A  Utopia Distribution has announced the official release of the acclaimed shark film Hot Spring Shark Attack. Utopia will bring HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK (温泉シャーク, Onsen Shāku, 2024) to select theaters and major streaming and cable platforms on July 11. The film premiered at the 2024 Tokyo International Shark Film Festival, where it took home the Audience Award, and was released in Japan and other international territories last year. HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK will debut for special previews at various Alamo Drafthouse locations on Wednesday, July 9. The film will officially open theatrically for extended runs and special engagements Friday, July 11, including Los Angeles and New York City. The same day, audiences across North America will be

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    Photo courtesy of McFarlane Toys. © & TM DC. All Rights Reserved. © Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM&© TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM&© Legendary Photo courtesy of McFarlane Toys. © & TM DC. All Rights Reserved. © Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM&© TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM&© Legendary Source: McFarlane ToysSpecial Thanks to AJ Morris The second figure set based on the DC/Legendary comics mini-series Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong is now available for pre-order directly from the McFarlane Toys Store plus comic book shops, stores, and online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Entertainment Earth. Superman vs. Godzilla (Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong) 2pk Release Date: September 13, 2025 MSRP: $79.99 The cataclysmic crossover event of the year is here as the DC Universe clashes with Legendary’s Monsterverse in Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong. Clark

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    Source: Crunchyroll Today, Crunchyroll announced that the best anime party at San Diego Comic-Con is returning—bigger, better, and louder. On Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, the Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will take over The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park behind the San Diego Convention Center for two expanded days of anime and anime-inspired music. This year, the once-in-a-lifetime festival experience is free for everyone—no badge for Comic-Con needed!* "Music is such a big part of watching anime. It sets the tone, bookends episodes and stays in our heads and hearts forever,” said Crunchyroll’s Chief Operating Officer, Gita Rebbapragada. “This year, we are going to San Diego Comic-Con with a tremendous festival experience to celebrate the music anime fans know and love." On Friday, July 25, the Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will blend the best of Japan’s music scene with global, anime-inspired sounds.  

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its September 2025 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. QUEEN MILLENNIA COMPLETE COLLECTION   Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         1050 min.Street Date:      9/2/2025Language:        Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $99.98 When the brilliant Professor Amamori makes the shocking discovery of a new planet in our solar system, the discovery comes with the terrifying realization that the gigantic world Larmetal’s projected path could soon destroy the Earth! All hope is not lost, however, as Amamori’s own assistant, Yayoi Yukino was secretly sent from Larmetal to gather humans as slaves.Yet her interactions with humans like Amamori’s nephew Hajime have begun to make her question her mission. Still, even with the aid of super-science, can

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