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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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    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

    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ⒸMasamune Shirow・Production I.G/Kodansha・ Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Production Committee

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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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    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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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Sui Ishida/Shueisha, Tokyo Ghoul Production Committee Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Sui Ishida/Shueisha, Tokyo Ghoul Production Committee. Crunchyroll is set to unleash SINK YOUR TEETH: A TOKYO GHOUL CELEBRATION a special Tokyo Ghoul celebration showcasing select episodes from season one for one-day-only on July 21 in the United States. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release the compilation film in select theatres, consisting of episodes 1, 5, 8, 10, 11, and 12 from season one. The film will be available dubbed in English. Watch the Official Trailer HERE. TOKYO GHOUL follows the story of Ken Kaneki, a quiet college student who becomes a ghoul after a freak accident with his date, Rize Kamishiro, goes wrong. All three seasons of TOKYO GHOUL, as well as TOKYO GHOUL √A and TOKYO GHOUL:re, are available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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    Additional Acquisition Announcements Included Re:ZERO -STARTING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD- Season 4, CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE 2nd Year, MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION Season 3, and MoreSource: Crunchyroll press release   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for fans to enjoy anime globally, held its annual Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2025 on Saturday, July 5, in the Los Angeles Convention Center.  During the panel, the premier anime brand announced several series acquisitions coming to its streaming service, which included some exclusive first looks for anticipated titles as well as official production confirmations revealed to the world for the first time: BLACK CLOVER will be officially returning for an all-new season only on Crunchyroll. Studio Pierrot (NARUTO; BLEACH; TOKYO GHOUL) will be back to produce the series. Fans eagerly awaiting more episodes since the series last aired in 2021 were treated

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    Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://tenken-anime.com// (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Yuu Tanaka, Lio/MICRO MAGAZINE/Reincarnated as a Sword II Project The question isekai fans have long been asking was answered today at Anime Expo 2025 with the announcement that AMC Networks’ HIDIVE will stream the highly anticipated second season of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD (転生したら剣でした, Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita). Based on the popular novels and manga created by Yuu Tanaka, the isekai anime series originally debuted in late 2022 and was in instant hit with audiences and critics alike—constantly praised for its storyline, characters and visuals. And ever since, REINCARNATED AS A SWORD is consistently ranked among the top isekai anime of all time. Season 2 of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD is slated to premiere in 2026 as an exclusive simulcast series during HIDIVE’s fall season. The new REINCARNATED AS

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    Fans at Anime Expo in Los Angeles Were Treated to a Global Exclusive of the First Trailer for the Return of the Beloved Fantasy Anime Series During Crunchyroll Hosted Panel Source: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://frieren-anime.jp/ (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ Frieren Project Alongside the holiday fireworks, magic filled the air in Los Angeles on the Fourth of July as Crunchyroll hosted a panel at Anime Expo to celebrate the critically acclaimed animated fantasy series FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY’S END (葬送のフリーレン, Sōsō no Furīren, 2023-26). Lighting up the faces of eager fans with delight who were anticipating news of Season 2, Crunchyroll presented an exclusive global reveal of its first trailer and also confirmed the acquisition for worldwide streaming rights excluding Asia –but including India and the Indian Subcontinent – which will be simulcast from Japan in January 2026. Watch the

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    Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment New US poster. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. ©2025 STUDIO CHIZU Sony Pictures Entertainment has released a new poster for SCARLET (果てしなきスカーレット,  Hateshinaki Sukāretto), the long-awaited new film from director Mamoru Hosoda (MIRAI, BELLE, WOLF CHILDREN, SUMMER WARS). Co-produced and co-financed by Studio Chizu, Sony Pictures and Nippon Television Network Corporation, the movie will be  released in Japan by Toho on November 21 and in the United States by Sony on December 12, 2025.   SCARLET Exclusively in Movie Theaters December 12, 2025 From Academy Award-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda, SCARLET tells the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space. Directed by: Mamoru Hosoda    Produced by: Yuichiro Saito Toshimi Tanio Nozomu Takahashi ©2025 STUDIO CHIZU     About Sony Pictures Entertainment Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION ONE PIECE Franchise Celebration Sponsored by Toei Animation Included Branded Straw Hats and Concession Items, Collectible Card Giveaway, Photo Activations, Mascots, Celebrity First Pitch and Post-Game Drone ShowSource: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Yesterday, ONE PIECE Night, a one-day stadium promotion of the global hit franchise ONE PIECE, took place at Dodger Stadium for the 7:10 p.m. match-up between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. Sponsored by legendary studio Toei Animation in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers, ONE PIECE Night provided a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience to ticketholders at the sold-out game. Upon entering the turnstile for tonight’s game, the first 40,000 fans received both an L.A. Dodgers ONE PIECE co-branded straw hat and a limited-edition card from the ONE PIECE CARD GAME featuring one-time special occasion collaboration art drawn

    Season 2 Visual. Photo courtesy of GKIDS and MBS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee

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    The Genre Bending Occult Smash Hit Returns Globally Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://anime-dandadan.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/ (US) Special Thanks to Rae Alanna Hall and Natalie Adame   Season 2 Visual. Photo courtesy of GKIDS and MBS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee The second season of DAN DA DAN (ダンダダン), the highly anticipated smash hit anime series, streams globally today on ADN, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Muse, Netflix, and more. The critically lauded and wildly popular show returns for a new chapter, following the first season’s conclusion in December 2024. With production from the acclaimed animation studio Science SARU (DEVILMAN crybaby, INU-OH, SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF), the series’ second season is co-directed by Fuga Yamashiro, director of the first season, and longtime Science SARU veteran Abel Gongora, who directed the highly acclaimed opening theme animation of the series’ first season. Composer kensuke ushio (CHAINSAW MAN, DEVILMAN crybaby) returns to the

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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

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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