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    © khara / Project Eva. © khara / EVA Production Committee © khara Acclaimed First & Second Installments of the “Rebuild of Evangelion” Franchise Source: Shout! Studios press releaseSpecial Thanks to Lauren Blum   GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation, has unveiled the details for October 21st Blu-ray™ releases of the beloved, award-winning films EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE. and EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE. Each release contains several bonus features, including a 16-page booklet inside EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE., and a 20-page booklet inside EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE. Both films will also be made available on all major digital platforms on September 16th. The releases will be distributed by Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment company, and are available for pre-order.  Created by Hideaki Anno, the NEON GENESIS EVANGELION franchise is considered one of the most influential

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    New German Dubs for LORD OF MYSTERIES and More Anime Also Announced Source: Crunchyroll press release Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for fans to enjoy anime globally, held its Crunchyroll Panel at AnimagiC 2025 on Saturday, August 2, at the Congress Center Rosengarten in Mannheim, Germany.  During the panel, several acquisitions of highly anticipated titles were announced that fans can look forward to in the near future:   Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. Series Title: MY STATUS AS AN ASSASSIN OBVIOUSLY EXCEEDS THE HERO’S Premieres: October 2025 Animation Studio: Sunrise (COWBOY BEBOP; INUYASHA; MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WING) Synopsis: Akira Oda and his high school classmates are summoned to another world! While the other students are granted cheat abilities through the summoning, Akira merely gains the abilities of a mediocre “assassin.” However, his status soon surpasses “hero,” the strongest profession. After Akira

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. ©Akiyuki Nosaka / Shinchosha, 1988 Oscar-Nominated Director Isao Takahata’s Acclaimed Historical War Drama Returns to the Big Screen Nationwide for 3 Nights Only Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo Image courtesy of GKIDS. ©Akiyuki Nosaka / Shinchosha, 1988 Tickets are on sale now for GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES – Based on the retellings of survivor Nosaka Akiyuki, the historical war drama tells the story of Seita and his younger sister Setsuko, two children born at the wrong time, in the wrong place, and now cast adrift in a world that lacks not the care to shelter them, but simply the resources. Brought to you by Academy Award nominated director Isao Takahata, the emotional tour de force returns to theatres this August for three nationwide screenings. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are delighted to continue Studio

    CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: SUPER HOT! THE SPICY KASUKABE DANCERS. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©Yoshito Usui/Futabasha, Shin-Ei, TV Asahi, ADK 2025

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    CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: SUPER HOT! THE SPICY KASUKABE DANCERS. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©Yoshito Usui/Futabasha, Shin-Ei, TV Asahi, ADK 2025 Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://www.shinchan-movie.com/2025/ (Japan)  Toho has provided information and images from the new anime film, CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: SUPER HOT! THE SPICY KASUKABE DANCERS (映画クレヨンしんちゃん　超華麗！灼熱のカスカベダンサーズ, Eiga Kureyon Shinchan Chō Karei! Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dansāzu), opening in Japan on August 8th. The movie is the 33rd feature film for the popular Crayon Shinchan franchise created by Yoshito Usui, which follows the comedic misadventures of Shinnosuke "Shinchan" Nohara, a mischievous five-year-old who often says inappropriate things and cannot resist pretty ladies, regardless of their age. Shinchan`s family includes his baby sister Himawari, their mother Misae who gets hysterical whenever her two kids are misbehaving in public, dad Hiroshi, an average office worker who has smelly feet, and their pet

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    Series’ World Premiere to Be Held on August 24 at Anime NYC 2025Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://towanoyuugure.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©P/D ▪ M The future arrives this October with today’s announcement from AMC Networks’ HIDIVE that the new sci-fi drama series DUSK BEYOND THE END OF THE WORLD, now the official English language series name for TOWA NO YUUGURE (永久のユウグレ) , will stream exclusively as part of the anime streaming service’s Fall 2025 simulcast season. DUSK BEYOND THE END OF THE WORLD is an original anime set in a futuristic world where technology has transformed society. With each new episode, audiences will experience this unknown world together—discovering that love and relationships now exist between humans and androids. HIDIVE also debuted the official English subtitled trailer for the upcoming show as well as revealed that, in advance

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    Photo courtesy of One Piece Cafe. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation Following a blockbuster Las Vegas debut, the fan-favorite cafe concept based on the global hit series ONE PIECE lands in Los Angeles with exclusive merchandise, menu items and grand opening giveaways Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto The world of ONE PIECE arrives in Southern California with the highly anticipated launch of the One Piece Cafe Los Angeles—officially opening its doors on Saturday, August 2 in the heart of Little Tokyo. Themed around the record-breaking anime episodic series created by Eiichiro Oda and produced by Toei Animation, the One Piece Cafe Los Angeles marks the second U.S. cafe for the brand following the success of its inaugural debut in Las Vegas. Located at 241 S. San Pedro Street, the new One Piece Cafe Los Angeles has been quietly drawing eager fans during

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2015 THE BOY AND THE BEAST FILM PARTNERS. Licensed by Crunchyroll, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2015 THE BOY AND THE BEAST FILM PARTNERS. Licensed by Crunchyroll, LLC. All Rights Reserved. As part of their new "Anime Nights" series, Crunchyroll is bringing the unforgettable tale Mamoru Hosoda’s THE BOY AND THE BEAST (バケモノの子, Bakemono no Ko, 2015) to select theatres in the U.S. on August 18 for one-day-only, inviting audiences to relive the journey of an unbreakable bond. A must-watch film from the acclaimed creator of SUMMER WARS, WOLF CHILDREN, BELLE, and the upcoming film SCARLET, Mamoru Hosoda’s THE BOY AND THE BEAST follows Kyuta, a young orphan living on the streets of Shibuya, who stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts, and taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast who’s been searching

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    Photo courtesy of BANDAI CARD GAMES. ©Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation ©BANDAI Fans Invited to Apply Now to Join the 10,000 Players Around the Globe Expected to Participate in the Testing Source: BANDAI CARD GAMES press releaseOfficial Site: digimon-alysion.com/en/ Special Thanks to Scott Barretto BANDAI CARD GAMES announced today to fans everywhere the official opening of applications for its closed beta test of DIGIMON ALYSION, the highly anticipated mobile game currently under development for Android and iOS devices. On the heels of last year’s global 25th anniversary celebration of the Digimon anime, Digimon Alysion was initially revealed this past March during the Digimon Con 2025 live stream event and will bring the exhilaration of the DIGIMON CARD GAME to smartphones for the first time. This successful trading card game is based on the Digimon franchise, which started in 1997 with the “Digital Monster (Digimon)” LCD toy. The DIGIMON

    Lauren Moore (panel host), Mikey McNamara (interpreter), Haruo Sotozaki (Director, ufotable), Yuichi Terao (Director of Photography, ufotable), Natsuki Hanae (Japanese voice of Tanjiro Kamado), Aleks Le (English voice of Zenitsu Agatsuma). Photo credit: Matthew Coleto for Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

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    Lauren Moore (panel host), Mikey McNamara (interpreter), Haruo Sotozaki (Director, ufotable), Yuichi Terao (Director of Photography, ufotable), Natsuki Hanae (Japanese voice of Tanjiro Kamado), Aleks Le (English voice of Zenitsu Agatsuma). Photo credit: Matthew Coleto for 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: CrunchyrollSpecial Thanks to Lizzie Osterkamp LiSA performs the theme song. Photo credit: Matthew Coleto for Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Last Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con, Crunchyroll hosted a Hall H Panel for 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). In attendance were Haruo Sotozaki (Director, ufotable), Yuichi Terao (Director of Photography, ufotable), Natsuki Hanae (Japanese voice of Tanjiro Kamado), Aleks Le (English voice of Zenitsu Agatsuma) and LiSA (Music

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    Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will Bring the First Film of the Epic Trilogy to Movie Theatres in North America on September 12, 2025Source: CrunchyrollSpecial Thanks to Lizzie Osterkamp New Versus visual. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Revealed today at the Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Crunchyroll has debuted the new exclusive visual for 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). Also announced from the stage that tickets for North America will go on sale on Friday, August 15. 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.  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    Film Synopsis

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Crunchyroll One Night. One Anime Event. Every Third Monday.Source: Crunchyroll Anime fans love gathering together to watch anime on the big screen. And every month, they now have a new destination – theaters across the U.S. Today at San Diego Comic-Con, Crunchyroll announced Crunchyroll Anime Nights, a new monthly theatrical program designed to honor the past, elevate the present, and celebrate the future of anime, all unleashed with an optimal viewing experience on the big screen every third Monday of the month.  Crunchyroll plans to create an unforgettable theatrical experience to honor the deep connection between anime, its creators, and fans. Once a month, select theaters will spotlight everything anime has to offer – featuring fan-favorite films, curated television episodes, anniversaries, classic titles, and exclusive previews of upcoming streaming series from Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment's vast anime libraries. The program

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    ©2025, Collision Awards. All Rights Reserved. Source: Crunchyroll press release Winners of the second annual Collision Awards were announced and a multitude of Crunchyroll-available films and series won Gold, Silver, and Audience Choice across more than 10 categories collectively!Honoring excellence in animation and motion design across all its forms, this year’s Collision Award-winners include: ATTACK ON TITAN: THE LAST ATTACK – Gold Winner and Audience Choice Winner in Film, Best in Style - Anime BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- – Gold Winner in Film, Sports Dr. STONE NEW WORLD – Silver Winner in Television, Mature Audiences HAIKYU!! THE DUMPSTER BATTLE – Gold Winner in both Film, Sports and in Film, Anime KAIJU NO. 8 Season 1 – Silver Winner in Television, Action & Adventure SPY x FAMILY CODE: WHITE – Gold Winner in Film, Action & Adventure SOLO

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    Source: Crunchyroll press releaseSpecial Thanks to Lizzie Osterkamp Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable The Los Angeles Dodgers will create a stadium-wide giveaway of co-branded hats celebrating the highly popular Japanese anime film 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), for the Friday, August 15 game at 7:10 p.m. between the Dodgers and San Diego Padres.  The event will be supported by pregame and in-game promotion, an activation in the Centerfield Plaza and a ceremonial first pitch. Festivities for the night will be followed by a themed DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE drone show.  “As one of the most popular titles in its genre of all time, DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA enjoys a following with the same kind of passion that Dodger fans bring to the ballpark,” said Lon Rosen, Executive

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    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 Niko Kouvaris IMAX poster. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable In celebration of the film’s opening this past weekend in Japan, Crunchyroll has debuted the new exclusive IMAX poster for 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.  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    Film Synopsis Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called

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    Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://petals-of-reincarnation-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Mikihisa Konishi/MAG Garden Corporation・Petals of Reincarnation Production Committee AMC Networks’ HIDIVE today revealed PETALS OF REINCARNATION (リィンカーネーションの花弁, Rīnkānēshon no Kaben) as the newest co-production from the fast-growing anime streaming service. This highly anticipated anime adaptation is based on Mikihisa Konishi’s popular and ongoing supernatural action manga title that began serialization in May 2014. The anime series is currently in production for future release. “We’re thrilled to announce the highly anticipated anime adaptation of PETALS OF REINCARNATION as HIDIVE’s newest co-production,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “PETALS OF REINCARNATION has been beloved by readers for more than a decade and HIDIVE, together with the entire Production Committee, looks forward to bringing the manga series to life as a supernatural action anime!” Written and illustrated by Mikihisa Konishi, Petals of Reincarnation

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release    English dubs for some of the hottest anime this summer season have begun premiering on Crunchyroll, and with more on the way this weekend, including the big action thriller KAIJU NO. 8 Season 2 (day and date with subtitle premiere tomorrow!), the hilariously romantic MY DRESS-UP DARLING Season 2, the fluffiest pandemic of NYAIGHT OF THE LIVING CAT, and the cozy vibes of WITH YOU AND THE RAIN! More English dubs will also start in the coming weeks. Follow Crunchyroll on social media and Crunchyroll News for more updates as they are made available. See the English dub calendar below. CRUNCHYROLL SUMMER ENGLISH DUB SCHEDULE   WEDNESDAY, JULY 2   CLEVATESS Same day dub release – New English dub episodes premiere weekly at 5:30 AM PT Series premiered with subtitles on Wednesday, July

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its October 2025 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. IS IT WRONG TO TRY TO PICK UP GIRLS IN A DUNGEON? SEASON 1 LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         350 min.Street Date:      10/7/25Language:        English Dub, Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $129.98 Most adventurers come to the Orario Dungeon seeking fame and fortune. Bell Cranel came because his grandfather told him rescuing girls was a great way to meet them. Unfortunately, Bell keeps getting in over his head, so when he does cross paths with his ideal “Dungeon Babe,” she’s the one who ends up rescuing him. All of which is made even more awkward by the constant and ample attentions

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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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    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!

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