SciFi Japan

    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Committee

    Anime - Animation

    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Committee Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/films/colorful-stage/ Special Thanks to Laura Blum    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Committee Step into a story of music, identity, and transformation with COLORFUL STAGE! THE MOVIE: A MIKU WHO CAN’T SING (劇場版プロジェクトセカイ 壊れたセカイと歌えないミク, Gekijō-ban Purojekuto Sekai Kowareta Sekai to Utaenai Miku, 2025) Collector’s Edition, which will be released on April 14th in a 2-Disc Blu-ray set from GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment company.  The striking set will be available through most online retailers, including GKIDS.com, Gruv.com, Amazon, Crunchyroll, and more. Bonus features include 20 After Show concerts, Unit & Virtual Singer music videos, and teasers and trailers. The Collector’s Edition features exclusive illustrations by renowned animator Yuki Akiyama

    Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©Madhouse

    Anime - Animation

    Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©Madhouse An orphan trained as a ninja embarks on a quest for revenge in the anime film by the celebrated director Rintaro Source: AnimEigo  Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Image courtesy of MediaOCD. ©Madhouse Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD proudly announce the home media Blu-ray release of THE DAGGER OF KAMUI (カムイの剣, Kamui no Ken) on April 7th.  The 1985 anime film is based on a series of novels written by Tetsu Yano and follows Jiro, an orphan who trained as a ninja and uses a special dagger to seek revenge against a priest for killing his adoptive family. During his quest, he uncovers a conspiracy involving hidden treasure, Ainu heritage, and a journey to the American Old West.  Directed by the legendary Rintaro (KIMBA THE WHITE LION, GALAXY EXPRESS 999, ASTRO BOY, METROPOLIS) and produced by

    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Kinosuke Naito/Farming Life in Another World2 Production Committee

    Anime - Animation

    Source: HIDIVE Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Just weeks away from the eagerly awaited launch of its spring season, AMC Networks’ HIDIVE announced today three new titles rounding out its line-up of upcoming exclusive simulcast series. The three shows, a combination of both new and continuing series, include  Season 2, FARMING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD 2 and YOWAYOWA SENSEI. Offering a mix of fantasy, isekai and rom-com, this exciting group of series caps off the anime streamer’s slate for its highly anticipated Spring 2026 Simulcast Season. HIDIVE’s Spring 2026 Simulcast Season will debut this April and stream exclusively on the fast-growing anime service in both the U.S. and Canada as well as key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. As part of today’s announcement, HIDIVE also revealed that it will present the North American premieres of all three titles at Anime

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©TBATE Anime Production Committee

    Anime - Animation

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©TBATE Anime Production Committee Source: Crunchyroll  The adventures of Arthur Leywin in THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END (最強の王様、二度目の人生は何をする?, Saikyō no Ōsama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani o Suru?, 2026) returns to Crunchyroll this spring when Season 2 premieres on April 1! In an announcement earlier today, studio A-CAT revealed a new teaser visual and an action-packed trailer, offering a glimpse of the looming dangers in the magical continent of Dicathen. Following Arthur's journey to train as an adventurer, the latest trailer shows him and Jasmine Flamesworth as they defeat dangerous foes and bloodthirsty creatures alongside unexpected companions. New characters Brald, Samantha, and Vio are also introduced to fans. Additionally, the trailer reveals a snippet of the new opening theme song, “Sayonara janai hou ga ii,” performed by SIX LOUNGE. Watch the new trailer HERE.   The main cast is

    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd. ©1988 MASH・ROOM / AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved.

    Anime - Animation

    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd. ©1988 MASH・ROOM / AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. Source: Anime Ltd. Official Site: https://akirafilm.co.uk/Special Thanks to Josh Stevens, Fetch Publicity   Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd. ©1988 MASH・ROOM / AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. Relive one of the most influential Sci-Fi stories ever told, 35 years after it introduced UK audiences to the cinematic spectacle and powerful stories of anime. Anime Limited are excited to announce that Katsuhiro Otomo’s landmark cyberpunk epic AKIRA is exploding back onto cinema screens, including IMAX, from Friday 17th April. Rebuilt from the ashes of World War III, Neo-Tokyo is a breathtaking, neon-lit metropolis where lawlessness and corruption run rampant. Racing through its streets are Kaneda and Tetsuo, two delinquents and members of a biker gang. When they crash into a secret government plot and Tetsuo is experimented on, the result is

    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1995 Aoi Hiiragi, Shueisha/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NH

    Anime - Animation

    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1995 Aoi Hiiragi, Shueisha/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NH Newly Remastered in 4KSource: GKIDS    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1995 Aoi Hiiragi, Shueisha/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NH WHISPER OF THE HEART and THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY from globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli will make their debuts, now remastered in 4K, exclusively in IMAX theatres in the US and Canada on April 21 and May 19, respectively. Following this weekend’s KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE IMAX screenings, GKIDS continues its collaboration with IMAX to bring newly remastered 4K Studio Ghibli titles to North American audiences. Tickets are now on sale for both beloved classics, with showings in both the original Japanese language with subtitles and English language dubbed versions   WHISPER OF THE HEART (1995) is a heartwarming, coming-of-age classic from celebrated studio veteran Director Yoshifumi Kondo based on the original manga by

    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N

    Anime - Animation

    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N Newly Remastered in 4KSource: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/kikis-delivery-service//    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE, the timeless and beloved classic from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki and globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli, comes to North American cinemas, presented newly remastered in 4K, exclusively in IMAX theatres. The release marks the first time ever that KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE will play on IMAX screens. Following last year’s announcement of GKIDS’ continued partnership with IMAX to bring further remastered 4K Studio Ghibli titles to North American audiences, Kiki’s Delivery Service is the latest Studio Ghibli title in the continued partnership, set to debut exclusively in IMAX theatres in the US and Canada beginning March 13, 2026. Tickets are on sale now with showings in both the original Japanese

    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Labyrinth Film Partners

    Anime - Animation

    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Labyrinth Film Partners Releasing In Theaters For Two Nights Only, May 10–11Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gaga.ne.jp/meikyu-shiori/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/films/labyrinth/ (US) Special Thanks to Will Teare   GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced today it has acquired all rights for North America to LABYRINTH (迷宮のしおり, Meikyū no Shiori, 2026), the first original feature-length anime film directed by Shoji Kawamori (MACROSS, THE VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE). The animated feature will release in theaters for two nights only in Japanese with English subtitles and English-dubbed from May 10–11.  LABYRINTH stars globally popular girl group ATARASHII GAKKO!’s Suzuka as “Shiori Maezawa” in her voice acting debut, joined by Taizo Harada as “Komori” and Takuto Teranishi, from the boy group timelesz, in his debut acting role as “Suguru Kagami”. Fans of ATARASHII GAKKO! can also look forward

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. © NATSUKI TAKAYA.HAKUSENSHA/FRUITS BASKET PROJECT

    Anime - Animation

    The film, originally debuting in 2023, comes to theatres for one-day-only on February 16 as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights program.Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. © NATSUKI TAKAYA.HAKUSENSHA/FRUITS BASKET PROJECT Tickets are now on sale for the romance drama anime film FRUITS BASKET -PRELUDE- which comes to select theatres for one-day-only on Monday, February 16 at 7PM (local time) in the U.S. and Canada as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights theatrical program. Originally debuting in theatres in 2023, the film serves as a prequel to the fan-favorite anime series FRUITS BASKET, based on the award-winning manga of the same name. The series is available to watch on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release FRUITS BASKET -PRELUDE- in select theatres in the U.S. and Canada as a part of its monthly Anime Nights program, which brings anime to over

    GODZILLA MINUS ZERO will be released in the United Kingdom by Anime Ltd. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Anime - Animation

    GODZILLA MINUS ZERO will be released in the United Kingdom by Anime Ltd. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Influential Classic AKIRA, Studio Ghibli’s GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, Highly Anticipated GODZILLA MINUS ZERO & More Coming To UK Cinemas Source: Anime Ltd. press release Special Thanks to Josh Stevens, Fetch Publicity     Japanese movie fans in the United Kingdom -- get ready to experience a year of unmissable new and iconic films, straight from Japan all the way to your local cinema. Based in Glasgow and recently welcomed into the family of Japanese entertainment giant TOHO Global, Anime Limited are excited to continue their commitment to celebrating original and diverse storytelling with a packed line-up including fan favourites, up-and-coming auteurs, and celebrated classics such as AKIRA, Studio Ghibli’s GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, the highly anticipated blockbuster GODZILLA MINUS

    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd.. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©Anime Ltd. All rights reserved.

    Anime - Animation

    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd.. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©Anime Ltd. All rights reserved. Toho Global Regional Office To Be Based In London Source: Anime Ltd. press release Special Thanks to Fetch Publicity     Tokyo, December 19, 2025 – Japanese entertainment leader TOHO Co., Ltd. announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 100% equity share of UK-based distribution company Anime Limited from PLAION PICTURES GmbH. The company will be operated as a subsidiary of Toho Global, Toho’s consolidated subsidiary overseeing overseas business. The new subsidiary company has retained Anime Limited founder and Managing Director  Andrew Partridge and the full Anime Limited staff. This acquisition will provide Toho with immediate film distribution, home video, TV sales, and merchandise and licensing capabilities in the UK and France.  This acquisition aligns with the Toho Group’s long-term

    Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

    Anime - Animation

    Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho press releaseSpecial Thanks to Andrew Nguyen   Worldwide release! A new Godzilla anime series is in the works. For the first time in the series' 70-year history, a story will feature a boy who possesses the power of Godzilla as the protagonist. Is the boy a human or Godzilla?   全世界解禁！ ゴジラ新作アニメシリーズ、制作決定。 シリーズ70年以上の歴史で初めて、“ゴジラの力を宿す少年”を主人公とした物語が始動。 その少年は、人か、ゴジラか—―    Production Announced for New “Godzilla” Anime Series; Protagonist is a “Boy Possessing Godzilla's Power” 「ゴジラ」新作アニメシリーズの制作を発表、主人公は“ゴジラの力を宿す少年”   TOHO Animation has announced the production of a new Godzilla anime series, and concept art has been released. TOHO animationが、「ゴジラ」新作アニメシリーズの制作を発表。コンセプトアートが公開された。   The protagonist of the new anime series is a boy who possesses Godzilla's power—a concept unprecedented

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kugane Maruyama,PUBLISHED BY KADOKAWA CORPORATION/OVERLORD PARTNERS

    Anime - Animation

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kugane Maruyama,PUBLISHED BY KADOKAWA CORPORATION/OVERLORD PARTNERS The first seven episodes of the fan-favorite anime series OVERLORD comes to theatres for one-night-only on November 17 as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights program.Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kugane Maruyama,PUBLISHED BY KADOKAWA CORPORATION/OVERLORD PARTNERS OVERLORD fans rejoice! Tickets are now on sale for a special theatrical experience, Last Night to Login: OVERLORD 10th Anniversary Celebration, which comes to select theatres for one-day-only on Monday, November 17 at 7PM (local time) in the U.S. as a part of Crunchyroll’s monthly Anime Nights theatrical program. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the popular anime series OVERLORD, the first seven English dub episodes of the series will be shown in theatres for the first time ever.  The series follows Momonga, a regular salary-man who finds himself trapped in his favorite MMORPG video

    Image courtesy of Toho. © Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project

    Anime - Animation

    Image courtesy of Toho. © Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project Source: Toho Co., Ltd., GKIDSOfficial Sites: https://jujutsukaisen.jp/shibuyashimetsu/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/jujutsu-kaisen/ (United States)     Toho and GKIDS have provided Japanese and English press materials for their upcoming JUJUTSU KAISEN compilation film.  Toho will open JUJUTSU KAISEN: THE MOVIE – SHIBUYA INCIDENT SPECIAL EDITION × CULLING GAME ADVANCE SCREENING (劇場版 呪術廻戦「渋谷事変 特別編集版」×「死滅回游 先行上映」, Gekijō-ban  Jujutsu Kaisen: "Shibuya Jihen Tokubetsu Henshūban" × "Shimetsu Kaiyū Senkō Jōei") in Japanese cinemas this Friday, November 7th. The movie will then be released outside Japan with the title JUJUTSU KAISEN: EXECUTION, with GKIDS bringing it to North America while Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures are handling the international release. JUJUTSU KAISEN: EXECUTION will debut in North America with a one-night-only Early Access Fan Event exclusive to IMAX theatres on December 3rd. The nationwide theatrical rollout kicks off December 5th with GKIDS screening both the original Japanese and English dubbed versions of the

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

    Anime - Animation

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Source: Comscore Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Sony Reports Crunchyroll/Sony Pictures’ 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) continues to elevate its global box office tally as the highest grossing anime film of all time to a towering $666.8 million.  Crunchyroll/Sony markets delivered $1.7 million worldwide this weekend, including $1.1 million overseas from 59 markets and 1,500+ screens, for a studio cume of $345.6 million ($213.3 million international, $132.4 million domestic). Cumes-to-date for top Crunchyroll/Sony overseas holdover markets: Mexico ($18.2 million, #1 all-time anime), France ($18.1 million, #1 all-time anime), Germany ($16.1 million), India ($9.5 million, #1 all-time anime), UK ($9.3 million), Brazil ($9.1 million, #1 all-time anime), Spain ($7.6 million, #1 all-time anime), Indonesia ($7.3 million, #1 all-time anime), Thailand ($7.1 million, #1 all-time anime and animated), and Malaysia ($6.8

    Photo courtesy of Comscore.

    Anime - Animation

    Photo courtesy of Comscore. Source: Comscore Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Image courtesy of Sony Pictures. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Sony/Crunchyroll does it again as CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC makes its domestic debut in the top spot in 3,003 theaters with $17.25 million for a PTA of $5,744.  The manga adaptation produced by MAPPA received phenomenal audience and critical response – earning an A CinemaScore, a 99% audience and 96% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 5-star PostTrak rating. It has already been a hit on the international stage and now hits North America with a number one debut.  The R-rated anime film bumped last week's top movie, BLACK PHONE 2, to 2nd place, and outperformed this weekend's other wide new releases, including Paramount’s REGRETTING YOU (3rd place/$12.85 million) and 20th Century Studios’ SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE (4th place/$9.1 million). The

    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

    Anime - Animation

    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

    Image courtesy of Toho. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA

    Anime - Animation

    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

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2026 Yasuhiro Nightow, SHONENGAHOSHA / TRIGUN STARGAZE Project

    Anime - Animation

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2026 Yasuhiro Nightow, SHONENGAHOSHA / TRIGUN STARGAZE Project Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2026 Yasuhiro Nightow, SHONENGAHOSHA / TRIGUN STARGAZE Project The western cyberpunk anime series TRIGUN will be returning with its final season, titled "TRIGUN STARGAZE." At NYCC this past weekend, a brand-new trailer was revealed, alongside new artwork and character illustrations, for the highly anticipated anime, set to premiere on Crunchyroll in January 2026!    SYNOPSIS TRIGUN STARGAZE continues two and a half years after the Lost JuLai tragedy, which laid waste to an entire city and engulfed the whole planet in chaos. Meryl, now a senior journalist, continues her search for Vash with her new younger sidekick, Milly, and runs into Wolfwood along the way. As plant robberies begin taking place once again, they sense Millions Knives’s organization conspiring behind the scenes.  Meanwhile, Vash has taken

    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Filmworks. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE

    Anime - Animation

    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

    Page 1 of 53

    SciFi Japan
    4WeHelp Movers Cincinnati
    Copyright © 2026 | SCIFI JAPAN
    © 2026 Your Company. All Rights Reserved. Designed By JoomShaper