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    Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kasumi Arimura co-star in ERASED. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. © 2016 'ERASED' Film Partners

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    Information, Trailer and High-Res Photos from Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures Inc. Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/bokumachi (Japan) Why am I here in the past? If he does not stop the "incident", a man involved in the phenomenon called "Revival" must repeat the same hour over and over. He reaches back to protect an important person in the world of 18 years ago. Actor Tatsuya Fujiwara -- internationally known for his performances in the BATTLE ROYALE (?????????, Batoru Rowaiaru, 2000) and DEATH NOTE (?????, Desu Noto, 2006) films -- stars in ERASED (????????, Bokudake ga Inai Machi), the live-action adaptation of the hit manga by Kei Sanbe. The movie was released by Warner Bros. Pictures Japan on March 19th and is now being offered to foreign distributors by Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures Inc. Co-starring with

    Cops become criminals in the new film TWISTED JUSTICE from Toei and Nikkatsu. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2016

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    World Premiere at NYAFF Source: Toei Co., Ltd., Nikkatsu Corporation Official Movie Site: nichiwaru.com (Japan) The Worst Cops in Japan! Ever since his major film debut with THE DEVIL’S PATH (??, Kyoaku, 2013) starring Takayuki Yamada, swept domestic film awards, director Kazuya Shiraishi has been receiving offers of various film projects. Shiraishi, who is from Hokkaido, has been warming his plans for making TWISTED JUSTICE (?????????, Nihon De Ichiban Warui Yatsura), a film based on the `Inaba Case`, an actual case which occurred in Hokkaido in 2002, and called the biggest scandal in Japan’s police history. Stating, “without making this film, I cannot move ahead to the next level,” Shiraishi once again brings together his team of producers from THE DEVIL’S PATH for this highly eager project. This time sees a buddy movie aspect with Go Ayano’s character teaming up with gangsters called

    Theatrical poster for SADAKO VS KAYAKO. Photo courtesy of Kadokawa Pictures, Inc. © 2016 'Sadako vs Kayako' Partners

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    Source: Kadokawa Pictures Official Website: sadakovskayako.jp (Japan) Kadokawa Pictures has provided a trailer and high-res images for their upcoming J-Horror film, SADAKO VS KAYAKO (??vs???). Written and directed by Koji Shiraishi (GROTESQUE, A RECORD OF SWEET MURDER), the movie brings together the antagonists of two iconic Japanese horror franchises... Sadako Yamamura from THE RING and Kayako and Toshio Saeki from JU-ON/THE GRUDGE. The cast includes Mizuki Yamamoto (THE KIRISHIMA THING, BLACK BUTLER), Tina Tamashiro (CHASUKE`S JOURNEY), Aimi Satsukawa (KARATE-ROBO ZABORGAR, KIKAIDER -THE ULTIMATE HUMAN ROBOT-), Misato Tanaka (GODZILLA VS MEGAGUIRUS), Masahiro Komoto (HIDDEN FORTRESS: THE LAST PRINCESS, 20TH CENTURY BOYS 2: THE LAST HOPE), Masanobu Ando (SUKIYAKI WESTERN DJANGO, SAILOR SUIT AND MACHINE GUN -GRADUATION-) and Mai Kikuchi (SADAKO 3D 2). SADAKO VS KAYAKO will open in Japan on June 18th. Some screenings of the film will be presented in 4DX (featuring synchronized

    Japanese theatrical poster. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. © LRIG/Project Selector MOVIE

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    Trailer and High-Res Images for New Anime Film Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Additional Information: FUNimation Entertainment Official Site: selector-wixoss.com/movie (Japan) Distributor Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has released the anime feature film SELECTOR DESTRUCTED WIXOSS (?????????????????, Gekijooban Serekutaa Hakai Wikurosu). The movie is the latest chapter in Warner Entertainment Japan and Takara Tomy`s WIXOSS franchise, which launched with a card game and the anime television series SELECTOR INFECTED WIXOSS (????? ???????? ?????, Serekutaa Infekuteddo Wikurosu) in April 2014. The sequel series SELECTOR SPREAD WIXOSS (????? ????? ?????, Serekutaa Supureddo Wikurosu) followed in October 2014. The film offers a "new interpretation" of the events of the TV series, with additional characters and an alternate ending. Junior high student Ruko Kominato is given a deck of WIXOSS -- a popular fighting game -- cards by her brother. In the deck is one of the rare,

    High schooler Izumi Hoshi (Kanna Hashimoto) thought she was out of the mob, but gets dragged back in in SAILOR SUIT AND MACHINE GUN -GRADUATION-. Photo courtesy of Kadokawa Pictures. © 2016

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    Information, Trailer and High-Res Images from Kadokawa Source: Kadokawa Pictures Official Site: sk-movie.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Kadokawa Pictures is known for films like THE INUGAMIS (??????, Inugamike no Ichizoku, 1976) and THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME (???????, Toki o Kakeru Shojo, 1983); live-action adaptations of hit novels. The studio continues that tradition with their 40th Anniversary release, SAILOR SUIT AND MACHINE GUN -GRADUATION- (?????????, Seeraa-Fuku to Kikanjuu -Sotsugyoo-), opening in Japan on March 5th. The film is based on the 1987 book Sailor Suit and Machine Gun, Then -Graduation- (?????????????????, Seeraa-Fuku to Kikanjuu Sonogo -Sotsugyoo-) by prolific author Jiro Akagawa (Ghost Train, Voice From Heaven). -Graduation- is a sequel to Akagawa `s Sailor Suit and Machine Gun (?????????, Seeraa-Fuku to Kikanjuu, 1978), which has been adapted as a live-action movie by Toei in 1981 and a pair of television

    Kamen Rider Ghost, Masked Rider and Kamen Rider Specter charge into battle in the new movie, MASKED RIDER 1. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2016 'Masked Rider 1' Production Committee © Ishimori Pro · TV Asahi · ADK · Toei

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: superhero-movie.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toei Company has provided SciFi Japan with information, high-res photos and a trailer for their latest Kamen Rider movie, MASKED RIDER 1 (????????, Kamen Raidaa 1-go). Based on the original Kamen Rider television series, MASKED RIDER (??????, Kamen Raidaa, 1971-73), the film brings back original stars Hiroshi Fujioka as hero Takeshi Hongo/Masked Rider and Ren Osugi as the villainous Ambassador Hell. For this adventure Masked Rider will have a new "Power Up" form and an upgraded Cyclone motorcycle, and be aided by the heroes of the current Kamen Rider series, KAMEN RIDER GHOST (?????????? Kamen Raidaa Goosuto, 2015-16). MASKED RIDER 1 will open in Japanese cinemas on Saturday, March 26th. STORY 45 years ago, a man named Takeshi Hongo was transformed into a cyborg by the secret organization, Shocker. He

    Theatrical poster for NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE LEGEND 3 -MUGEN-. Image courtesy of Shochiku. © Shuichi Shigeno / Kodansha ? 2016 New Movie 'Initial D' L3 Production Committee

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: initiald-movie.com Distributor Shochiku Co. has provided SciFi Japan with information, high-res images and a trailer for the anime feature, NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE LEGEND 3 -MUGEN- (????????D?Legend3-??-, Shin Gekijoo-ban Inisharu Dii Legend 2 -Mugen-). The film will open in Japanese theaters on February 6, 2016. NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE LEGEND 3 concludes the film trilogy which updates the story of Shuichi Shigeno`s Initial D (???D, Inisharu Dii) manga that has sold 48.6 million copies. The first film, NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE LEGEND 1 -AWAKENING- (????????D?Legend1-??-, Shin Gekijoo-ban Inisharu Dii Legend 1 -Kakusei-) was released August 23, 2014 with NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE LEGEND 2 -RACER- (????????D?Legend2-??-, Shin Gekijoo-ban Inisharu Dii Legend 2 -Toso-) following on May 23, 2015. In INITIAL D, high school student Takumi Fujiwara is a gas station attendant by day

    Australian poster for ATTACK ON TITAN PART 2. Image courtesy of Madman. © 2015

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    Tickets On-Sale Now Source: Madman Entertainment press release Official Site: shingeki-seyo.com (Japan), attackontitanmovie.com.au (AU) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock Based on the smash hit anime and manga series, the live action film ATTACK ON TITAN PART 2: END OF THE WORLD (????? ??? ?? ? ????, Shingeki no Kyojin Endo obu za Waarudo, 2015) stomps into cinemas across Australia and New Zealand, courtesy of Madman Entertainment! Eren and the others set out on a mission to restore the Wall that had been destroyed by a colossal Titan, but they`re suddenly faced with a quagmire when they`re attacked by a horde of Titans. Shikishima, the Titan-slaying captain of the Scout Regiment, arrives to save the day, but the Titans show no sign of letting up. During the battle, Eren is badly injured, and in the process of saving his friend Armin, he`s swallowed whole

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan, Nippon TV Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/heroine-shikkakue (Japan) NO LONGER HEROINE (??????, Hiroin Shikkaku) is a live action adaptation of the popular manga of the same name by Momoko Kouda, first published in Bessatsu Margaret magazine from March 2010 until March 2013. The film is directed by Tsutomu Hanabusa (SADAKO 3D) and stars Mirei Kiritani (ACE ATTORNEY) and Kento Yamazaki (LOVE FOR BEGINNERS, L?DK). NO LONGER HEROINE opens in Japanese cinemas on September 19th. The following press notes and images are courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan and Nippon TV. INTRODUCTION Star Mirei Kiritani, a big fan of the original work, blossoms in this film as a charming comedienne, complete with weird faces and a shaven head!?At times delusional, but always wearing her heart on her sleeve, Hatori is the antithesis of a typical girls’ manga heroine. She even finds

    Sideshow Collectibles is now taking orders for their Godzilla (2014) statue. Photo courtesy of Sideshow Collectibles. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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    Source: Sideshow Collectibles Special Thanks to Tara Duffy and Bélen Moreno "We call him... Godzilla!" Following in the footsteps of their enormous 24" Godzilla Maquette, Sideshow is proud to unveil the 14" Godzilla Statue. Featuring an original sculpt, designed and developed referencing digital assets from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ groundbreaking film, Sideshow’s artists have captured the atomic King of the Monsters in all of his glory. Striking a fearsome pose over a movie logo themed base, the Godzilla Statue will make an incredible addition to any kaiju or monster film collection. Order now at bit.ly/buygodzillastatue. Godzilla Statue from Sideshow Collectibles ? Based off of the 2014 Godzilla film ? Sideshow’s artists have captured the atomic King of the Monsters in all of his glory ? Striking a fearsome pose over a movie logo themed base Artists: Ian MacDonald (Design) Jean-Paul Mavinga (Design) Mark

    Australian poster for ATTACK ON TITAN Part 1. Image courtesy of Madman. © 2015

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    Tickets On-Sale Now Source: Madman Entertainment press release Official Site: shingeki-seyo.com (Japan), attackontitanmovie.com.au (AU) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock Based on the smash hit anime and manga series, Part 1 of the ATTACK ON TITAN (?????, Shingeki no Kyojin, 2015) films stomps into cinemas across Australia and New Zealand, courtesy of Madman Entertainment! Japan, present day. The sudden arrival of the Titans -- mysterious, gigantic humanoid creatures who devour human beings one after the other -- brings mankind to the brink of extinction. Fast-forward 100 years. What remains of the human population now survives in relative peace behind massive walls erected in defense against the Titans. That peace is shattered when a Colossal Titan, measuring over 50 meters tall, smashes through the wall and allows a horde of other Titans to enter. Eren Yeager had resigned himself to a life confined behind these

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    Parts 1 & 2 to Screen Beginning September 30 and October 20 Respectively in U.S. and Canada Source: FUNimation Entertainment press release Official Site: shingeki-seyo.com (Japan), attackontitanthemovie.com (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Following the widely-covered and well-received world premiere of Part 1 of the Japanese live-action feature film ATTACK ON TITAN (?????, Shingeki no Kyojin) last month in Los Angeles, FUNimation Entertainment announced today the theatrical dates for the epic two-part movie. ATTACK ON TITAN will be a limited theatrical event and will screen in both the U.S. and Canada. Unlike most multi-part films that average up to a year between installments, moviegoers will wait just 3 weeks between Part 1 & 2. ATTACK ON TITAN Part 1 hits theaters beginning September 30 with Part 2 arriving in theaters beginning October 20. “Fan reaction to ATTACK ON TITAN was extremely positive at

    US poster for BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN © BMP 2015

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    Action-Filled New Anime Adventure Features The Rebellious Son Of The Legendary Ninja Naruto Source: Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: boruto-movie.com (Japan), elevenarts.net/boruto-naruto-the-movie (US) Special Thanks to Erik Jansen and Jane Lui VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, announces that it has partnered with Los Angeles-based film distribution company ELEVEN ARTS to present BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE (???????????????, Boruto: Naruto za Muubii, 2015) in a series of exclusive theatrical engagements around the United States starting on October 10th. Theatregoers will have a very special opportunity to catch the big-screen debut in over 80 cities, including New York, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and more! Featuring the son of the world’s most popular ninja, BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE is executive produced by Masashi Kishimoto, the famed creator of

    Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co. © 2015 Hinako Sugiura · MS. HS /

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    Notes, Trailer and Images from Manga Adaptation Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: gassoh.jp (Japan) Gassoh (??), the manga masterpiece by the late Hinako Sugiura, has been made into a live-action film starring Yuya Yagira (NOBODY KNOWS, UNFORGIVEN) and Koji Seto (RUNWAY BEAT). The Tokugawa Shogunate is nearing an end in the late 18th century, and the fate of three youthful samurai who have become involved in the Shougitai`s Battle of Ueno will be decided... Synopsis It is 1868, the fourth year of the Keiou era. The Tokugawa Shogunate is ending, after a period of dominance that continued for 300 years. Goku (Yuya Yagira) suddenly breaks off his marriage engagement with the younger sister of Teijirou (Amane Okuyama). Teijirou becomes outraged when he learns of this, and heads off in pursuit of Goku, until they reencounter their friend since childhood, Masanosuke (Koji Seto).

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    Source: GAGA Corporation Official Movie Site: /esper-movie.gaga.ne.jp (Japan) I am psychic! You are psychic! Everyone is psychic... but still virgin! Hot on the heels of his new movie, TAG (???????, Real Onigokko), master filmmaker Sion Sono (WHY DON`T YOU PLAY IN HELL?, TOKYO TRIBE) returns to the big screen with THE VIRGIN PSYCHICS (?? ???????????, Eiga Minna! Esupa Dayo!), another film full of laughs and love through the eyes of a virgin teenager who wishes to become a hero by saving the world with his suddenly acquired psychic power. Based on the manga by Kiminori Wakasugi (Detroit Metal City), the film is an adaptation of the TV series (also directed by Sono), which received 2013 Galaxy Honors for programs recommended. Shota Sometani, the winner of the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice International Film Festival for his performance in HIMIZU (???, 2012), plays

    Image courtesy of Shochiku. © Shuichi Shigeno / Kodansha ? 2015 New Movie 'Initial D' L2 Production Committee

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: initiald-movie.com (Japan) Over the past few days there has been a surge in site traffic for SciFi Japan`s March 2015 preview of the anime feature, NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE LEGEND 2 -BATTLE RUN- (????????D?Legend2-??-, Shin Gekijoo-ban Inisharu Dii Legend 2 -Toso-) so we present another trailer and additional images from the film`s theatrical distributor, Shochiku Co. For more information on NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE LEGEND 2 -BATTLE RUN- please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: Shochiku Announces NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE LEGEND 2 -BATTLE RUN- NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE LEGEND 2 -BATTLE RUN- Preview

    Photo courtesy of Shochiku. © 2015 HEADGEAR/ 'THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR-' PARTNERS

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    New High-Res Images from the Live-Action Movie Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: patlabor-nextgeneration.com (Japan) Shochiku has released a trailer and new images from the live-action feature film THE NEXT GENERATION PATLABOR -TOKYO WAR- DIRECTOR’S CUT (THE NEXT GENERATION ?????? ???????????????, Za Nekusuto Jenereeshon Patoreibaa Shuto Kessen Direkutaazukatto). The new extended version — featuring 27 minutes of additional footage over the theatrical cut — will open in Japanese cinemas on October 10th. For more information on THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR-, please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR- New THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR- High-Res Photos THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR- /Part 2 THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR- Movie Trailer THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR- Series Guide

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    Source: Source: Azoland Pictures press release, NIS America Official Site: lovelive-anime.jp (Japan), azolandpictures.com/lovelive (US) Special Thanks to Erika T. Wright Azoland Pictures and NIS America are excited to announce that LOVE LIVE! THE SCHOOL IDOL MOVIE (????? ?!?????????????, Rabu Raibu! za Sukuuruaidoru Muubii, 2015) will be coming to select theaters in North America! The movie will be distributed by by Azoland Pictures and begin screening September 12, 2015, with the original Japanese voice track and English subtitles. Tickets are now available for advance purchase at showings in the following cities: State City Theater AZ Tempe Harkins Theatres - Valley Art CA Los Angeles Downtown Independent CA Sacramento Tower Theater CA San Francisco New People CA San Diego Gaslamp 15 CA San Diego Carmel Mountain 12 CO Littleton

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    Source: Showgate Official Site: juon-movie.jp (Japan) Showgate has released a trailer and additional high-res photos from JU-ON -THE FINAL- (??-???????-, Juon -Za Fainaru-), the 11th film in the long-running THE GRUDGE J-Horror franchise. The movie opens at the Shinjuku Wald 9 and other Japanese cinemas on June 20th. For more information on JU-ON -THE FINAL- please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: THE GRUDGE Series to End With JU-ON -THE FINAL- JU-ON -THE FINAL- Photos

    Masaki Okada (CONFESSIONS, VILLAIN, AKKO-CHAN: THE MOVIE) stars as Subaru. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. © Takayoshi Honda / SHUEISHA ©

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/strayers-chronicle (Japan) Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided a trailer and additional high-res photos for their new science fiction adventure, STRAYER`S CHRONICLE (?????????????, Sutoreiyaazu Kuronikuru). The film will open in Japan on Saturday, June 27, 2015. For more information on STRAYER`S CHRONICLE, please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: STRAYER`S CHRONICLE: New Film from the Makers of DEATH NOTE and GANTZ

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