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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Specially Created 90 Second Animation for ONE PIECE Will Be Displayed on Exterior of Sphere in Las Vegas from May 19 – 21   Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto   The global hit anime franchise ONE PIECE will illuminate Las Vegas’ skyline later this month for Licensing Expo 2025. Legendary studio Toei Animation revealed today its plan to spotlight ONE PIECE with an encore activation on the Exosphere, the exterior of Sphere in Las Vegas, from Monday, May 19 thru Wednesday, May 21 coinciding with the annual North American licensing exhibition. The activation features a specially created 90 second long animation, which marked the largest ONE PIECE display in franchise history when it first debuted in June 2024 at the Las Vegas venue, the largest spherical structure in the world,

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    Source: MVD EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of 88 Films and MVD Entertainment. ©NIKKATSU CORPORATION. MVD Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the new Blu-ray of Nikkatsu's GATE OF FLESH (肉体の門, Nikutai no Mon, 1977). Hideo Gosha (YAKUZA WIVES, VIOLENT STREETS) brings a fresh eye to this oft-filmed story by Taijiro Tamura, best known from its 1964 adaptation by Seijun Suzuki, resulting in a powerful and compelling drama making its home premiere for the very first time outside of Japan courtesy of 88 Films. In the shell-shocked, rubble-strewn wasteland of postwar Tokyo during the Allied Occupation, a group of prostitutes band to together to form a makeshift guild with the aim of pooling their resources to build a dancehall called Paradise. As their independent existence becomes threatened by the hawkish parade of gangsters, black marketeers and would-be pimps all

    First image released for the upcoming New Godzilla: The Ride. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    First image released for the upcoming New Godzilla: The Ride. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd.   Toho Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & Chief Executive Officer: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) will begin the production and distribution of new Godzilla ride attraction footage for the i-Ride system, manufactured by Taiwan's Brogent Technologies, Inc. and installed in multiple countries around the world. Currently using the temp title "New Godzilla: The Ride" (新・ゴジラ・ザ・ライド, Shin Gojira za Raido), the new attraction film will be directed, written, and VFX produced by Takashi Yamazaki, winner of the 96th Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for the hit GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023). Takashi Yamazaki also directed “Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle” (ゴジラ・ザ・ライド大怪獣頂上決戦, Gojira za Raido Daikaijū Chōjō Kessen), which opened in 2021 and still being shown at Seibuen Amusement Park.

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    GKIDS to Release the Theatrical Feature July 16 Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://jujutsukaisen.jp/kaigyokugyokusetsu/ (Japan) Special Thanks to Alanna Hall  Image courtesy of GKIDS. © Gege Akutami/Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced today it has acquired theatrical distribution rights for North America to JUJUTSU KAISEN: HIDDEN INVENTORY / PREMATURE DEATH – THE MOVIE (呪術廻戦 懐玉・玉折, Jujutsu Kaisen: Kaigyoku・Gyokusetsu, 2025). GKIDS will release the film in theaters nationwide in original Japanese and English dubbed versions beginning July 16th.  The theatrical compilation feature returns to the widely beloved “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” story arc of the globally acclaimed JUJUTSU KAISEN series, which focused on the younger days of fan-favorite characters Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto, who shared a deep bond that was tested by one fateful mission. Featuring newly remixed

    Win the ULTRAMAN TRIGGER: The Complete Series + ULTRAMAN TRIGGER EPISODE Z Blu-ray set from Mill Creek Entertainment. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN TRIGGER PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. All Rights Reserved.

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    Win the ULTRAMAN TRIGGER: The Complete Series + ULTRAMAN TRIGGER EPISODE Z Blu-ray set from Mill Creek Entertainment. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN TRIGGER PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. All Rights Reserved. Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN TRIGGER PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. All Rights Reserved. Mill Creek Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new Blu-ray set of ULTRAMAN TRIGGER: Complete Series + ULTRAMAN TRIGGER EPISODE Z. This 4-disc collection presents the 25 episode series and the feature film in Japanese with English subtitles, along with a 12-page booklet featuring hero character profiles, a main enemy & Kaiju guide, and episode synopses.  Also included is a playable card for the Ultraman Card Game. ULTRAMAN TRIGGER: Complete Series + ULTRAMAN TRIGGER EPISODE Z is available now and has

    GODZILLA MINUS ONE director Takashi Yamazaki talks to VFX students at Tokyo Communication Arts College. Photo courtesy of Jikei Gakuen. ©Jikei Gakuen

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    GODZILLA MINUS ONE director Takashi Yamazaki talks to VFX students at Tokyo Communication Arts College. Photo courtesy of Jikei Gakuen. ©Jikei Gakuen A leading VFX expert talks to students about the essence of filmmaking Source: Jikei Gakuen Official Site: https://chofucinemafestival.com/ (Japan)   Tokyo Communication Arts College (TCA)  in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, invited Oscar-winning director Takashi Yamazaki, who received worldwide acclaim for GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023), to hold a special lecture on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The lecture by Director Yamazaki, a leading expert in filmmaking and VFX, was a valuable learning opportunity for students aspiring to work in the movie industry. Photo courtesy of Jikei Gakuen. ©Jikei Gakuen The theme of the lecture was "What is expression in film?" Using his own work as an example, Director Yamazaki spoke intensely about the power of film and the messages he

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    Seven Godzilla films will be screened at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills. Exclusive Godzilla Stickers (6 Designs) will be distributed!Source: Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office Exhibition Official Site: https://godzillatheart.com/exhibitionGODZILLA THE ART Project Official Site: https://godzillatheart.com/Official X: https://twitter.com/godzillatheartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzillatheart    Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD. The "Godzilla 70th Anniversary Godzilla The Art Exhibition" (ゴジラ生誕70周年記念 ゴジラ・THE・アート展,  Gojira Seitan 70 Shūnenkinen Gojira THE Āto-ten) is currently being held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery (52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower). To commemorate the exhibition, a "Godzilla Series Special Screening" will be held at the neighboring TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills from Wednesday, May 7th to Wednesday, June 18th.   ■ 7 Godzilla Films Will Be Screened! The seven films to be screened are 4K digital remasters of GODZILLA, MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA, GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER, GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing is proud to announce the charity issue GODZILLA VS AMERICA: LOS ANGELES has raised $40,000 to help comic shops and book stores impacted by the tragic wildfires 100% of the proceeds from GODZILLA VS AMERICA: LOS ANGELES orders went to the Binc Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping bookstore and comic shop employees and owners with unforeseen emergencies. "Godzilla has always been a symbol of unstoppable force, and today, we’re channeling that energy into something positive. Thanks to the support of our readers and retail partners, IDW is proud to donate $40,000 from the sales of GODZILLA VS. LOS ANGELES to Binc," said Aub Driver, VP Marketing at IDW Publishing. "This contribution will directly support independent bookstores and comic shops

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N Oscar-Winning Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Charming Tale Returns to the Big Screen Nationwide With Fathom Entertainment for 5 Nights OnlySource: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Alanna Hall and Rae D'Agnillo Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N Tickets are on sale now for KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE – the beloved coming-of-age story of a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt. Brought to you by Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, the film returns to theatres this May for five nationwide screenings. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are delighted to continue Studio Ghibli Fest with the 2025 edition featuring the celebrated filmmaker’s timeless title. Audiences can look forward to Studio Ghibli Fest

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    Fans Are Encouraged to Indulge in All Things ANI-MAY With Activations Available Across Retail, AVOD, Crunchyroll Games, Home Entertainment, Crunchyroll Store, and More Source: Crunchyroll press release Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, is kicking off the third annual Ani-May celebration with global retail, digital, and streaming activations. New and exclusive products and promotions will be available at Hot Topic and Uniqlo in the United States, Liverpool and Suburbia in Mexico; JB Hi-Fi and EB Games & Zing Pop Culture in Australia and at several retail locations across Europe and the Middle East, including HMV in the UK and Virgin Megastore Dubai, among many others. New and exclusive product launches and exciting promotional deals will also be available on the Crunchyroll Store all month! “Anime isn’t just an entertainment medium; it’s a lifestyle. To celebrate anime’s explosive growth, we’re giving fans a variety of

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    Ceremonial First Pitch Will Be a Historic Moment for the ONE PIECE Franchise  Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Anime’s favorite pirates, Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hats crew, return to Beantown this weekend for Boston Red Sox x ONE PIECE Theme Day. This year’s ONE PIECE celebration sold out in record time and is now the second successful partnership between the legendary studio Toei Animation and the Boston Red Sox.  On Saturday, May 3, Monkey D. Luffy and Chopper character mascots will welcome a throng of 6,300 anime fans to Fenway Park for Boston Red Sox x ONE PIECE Theme Day. New this year, and a first for the ONE Piece franchise, a Monkey D. Luffy character mascot will throw the ceremonial first pitch in pregame ceremonies preceding the

    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is now taking reservations for their new GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH Room. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO.

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    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is now taking reservations for their new GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH Room. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. Source: Fujita Kanko, Inc. Official Site: https://gracery.com/shinjuku/ Special Thanks to Honda-san (Shinjuku Washington Hotel) The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, General Manager: Shuji Wada), a landmark of Tokyo, popular with domestic fans as well as foreign visitors to Japan for its Godzilla-themed rooms and the almost life-size Godzilla head (approx. 12m) on its 8th floor terrace, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday, April 24, 2025. To commemorate this event, reservations have begun for one newly renovated guest room on the top (30th) floor... the Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Room (ゴジラVSキングギドラルーム, Gojira VS Kingu Gidora Rūmu). Guests will be able to stay in this room starting Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & ©

    Roppongi Hills is hosting an event featuring Godzilla-themed foods and merchandise. Photo courtesy of Mori Building Co. © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Roppongi Hills is hosting an event featuring Godzilla-themed foods and merchandise. Photo courtesy of Mori Building Co. © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Mori Building Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://www.roppongihills.com/sp/godzilla-menu/ Roppongi Hills (Minato-ku, Tokyo), operated by Mori Building Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO Shingo Tsuji), is holding a "Godzilla vs. Roppongi Hills SPECIAL MENU" (ゴジラVS六本木ヒルズ SPECIAL MENU, Gojira VS Robbongi Hiruzu SPECIAL MENU) event for a limited time from Saturday, April 26, 2025 to Sunday, June 29, 2025 to commemorate the "Godzilla 70th Anniversary Godzilla The Art Exhibition" (ゴジラ生誕70周年記念 ゴジラ・THE・アート展,  Gojira Seitan 70 Sshūnenkinen Gojira THE Āto-ten) being held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi Hills Twelve restaurants and shops in Roppongi Hills are offering a total of thirteen limited menu items. SHINANOYA will sell "Godzilla's Strongest Bread," a black melon bread inspired by Godzilla's back. In addition, Bairan will be serving "Godzilla Black Fried Rice" featuring

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release Poster for the 4K re-release. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Aniplex of America and Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today that the record-breaking anime sensation DEMON SLAYER -KIMETSU NO YAIBA- THE MOVIE: MUGEN TRAIN (劇場版 鬼滅の刃 無限列車編, Gekijō-ban Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Ressha-hen) will return to theatres – newly debuting in 4K – in the United States and Canada on May 14, 2025 as well as select international territories starting on May 14. Distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment in North America, the film, originally released in 2020, will be shown in both Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English. Tickets for the re-release will go on sale on Wednesday April 30 (check your local listings). Set after the events of the first season of the television series, DEMON SLAYER

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2015-2025 GKIDS, INC. © STUDIO GHIBLI GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment Celebrate Studio Ghibli’s 40th Anniversary with Eight Animated Masterpieces Back in U.S. Cinemas Nationwide Source: GKIDS press releaseOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Alanna Hall and Natalie Adame   STUDIO GHIBLI FEST is back for 2025, with a lineup of eight features from the beloved catalog of Studio Ghibli, in celebration of the historic animation house’s 40th anniversary. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are overjoyed to present a curated new line-up of fan favorites, notably including Isao Takahata’s emotional tour-de-force GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES and Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning THE BOY AND THE HERON, which joins the Studio Ghibli Fest lineup for the first time since its theatrical release.  This year’s lineup highlights the works of studio co-founders Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, as well as Oscar-nominated director Hiromasa Yonebayashi of THE SECRET

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    Source: Kintetsu Real Estate Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Kintetsu Real Estate Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. From Monday, April 21st to Sunday, June 29th, 2025, Abeno Harukas' observation deck "Harukas 300" will hold a collaboration event with Toho's world famous character Godzilla, "Godzilla Attacks! Abeno Harukas Showdown" (ゴジラ襲来！あべのハルカス頂上決戦, Gojira Shūrai! Abeno Harukasu Chōjō Kessen). Standing 300 meters in height, Abeno Harukas is a super high-rise complex that integrates a station, a department store, an art museum, offices, a hotel, and an observation deck. It is an environmentally friendly Vertical Eco City, designed with the environment in mind, with innovations such as the use of biogas power generation. In the complex, various businesses are being developed to enrich urban living, for example, the Kintetsu Department Store Main Store Abeno Harukas, which has the largest sales floor space in Japan; an urban-style art

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © SEGA/© CP/© CFM/ PSFC Limited Theatrical Event on April 17-20 Only Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/films/colorful-stage/   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © SEGA/© CP/© CFM/ PSFC 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), which comes to US theaters nationwide for a limited theatrical release from April 17-20th only. The movie comes to Canadian cinemas beginning May 11th. COLORFUL STAGE! THE MOVIE: A MIKU WHO CAN’T SING is based on “HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!,” the globally popular rhythm game featuring an all-new Hatsune Miku. The film is an all-new story featuring all characters and iconic Virtual Singers from the game. The story follows Hoshino Ichika, a high school musician who encounters a version of Hatsune Miku who is not able to sing,

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    Source: Capelight Pictures Special Thanks to Richard Stafford Photo courtesy of Capelight Pictures. Capelight Pictures is excited to share the official U.S. trailer and poster for the highly-anticipated Korean horror action thriller HOLY NIGHT: DEMON HUNTERS (거룩한 밤: 데몬 헌터스, Geolughan Bam: Demon Heonteoseu, 2025), starring Don Lee (TRAIN TO BUSAN, THE ROUNDUP franchise), Seohyun (K-Pop group Girls' Generation, MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO), and David Lee (ITAEWON CLASS, SQUID GAME). It was written and directed by Lim Dae-Hee and will be opening in North American theaters May 2, 2025 via Capelight Pictures.   SYNOPSIS: Seoul descends into chaos as a devil-worshipping criminal network emerges. In a desperate plea for salvation, the police turn to ‘Holy Night’—a secretive trio of demon hunters armed with supernatural powers. Don Lee (Ma Dong-Seok) leads as Ba Woo, a powerhouse with immense physical strength. He’s joined

    Monarch: The Lost Adventures - Standard cover by Cat Staggs features the likeness of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS TV stars Wyatt Russell, Kurt Russell, Mari Yamamoto, and Anders Holm, plus Brambleboar. Image courtesy of Legendary Comics. ©2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary

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    Legendary Comics presents a new graphic anthology that dives deep into the mystical and mysterious world of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERSSource: Legendary Comics press release Monarch: The Lost Adventures - Standard cover by Cat Staggs features the likeness of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS TV stars Wyatt Russell, Kurt Russell, Mari Yamamoto, and Anders Holm, plus Brambleboar. Image courtesy of Legendary Comics. ©2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Legendary Comics' has launched their newest Kickstarter  - Monarch: The Lost Adventures! Legendary Comics presents a new graphic anthology featuring five (5) all-new stories that dive deep into the mystical and mysterious world of the hit Apple TV+ series, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS. There are multiple price ranges and bundles for backers to choose from so visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/monarch-the-lost-adventures/ for complete details.   Features five (5) all-new stories!

    Win the ULTRAMAN Z: The Complete Series Blu-ray set from Mill Creek Entertainment. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. All Rights Reserved.

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    Win the ULTRAMAN Z: The Complete Series Blu-ray set from Mill Creek Entertainment. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. All Rights Reserved. Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. All Rights Reserved. Mill Creek Entertainment is offering our readers a chance to win their new Blu-ray set of ULTRAMAN Z: The Complete Series . This 3-disc collection presents the 25 episode series with Japanese and English audio tracks, 3 Bonus Recap episodes, plus a 12-page booklet with hero character profiles, a main enemy & Kaiju guide, and episode synopses. ULTRAMAN Z: The Complete Series will be released April 22, 2025 and has a SRP of $39.98. The set can be pre-ordered now from Amazon, Deep Discount and other retailers (both online and in

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