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    My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Vol.1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. VIGILANTE -BOKU NO HERO ACADEMIA ILLEGALS- © 2016 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Betten Court, Kohei Horikoshi/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    Unlicensed Superheroes Defend The Innocent Outside Of The Law In This Series Set In The World Of My Hero Academia Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces a new series set in the world of the bestselling manga series My Hero Academia with the release of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes on July 3rd. The new comedy-action series My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has been highly anticipated by manga readers. The series is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published in print and digital editions under the Shonen Jump imprint. The print MSRP for Volume 1 will be $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. Digital editions will be available via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo,

    The anime film MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES will have its world premiere at this year`s Anime Expo. Image courtesy of Toho. © 2018

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    First Feature From MY HERO ACADEMIA To Hit North American Theaters This Fall Source: Funimation Entertainment press release, Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimation.com/myheroacademia (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Anime’s hottest new heroes will soon make their big screen debut with the release of MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (??????????? THE MOVIE ???????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ??-ri no H?roo?) -- the first film from the hit franchise MY HERO ACADEMIA. Funimation Films acquired rights to this highly anticipated movie from Toho Co. Ltd. and will distribute the film across the U.S. and Canada this fall. As a special kick-off to the film’s theatrical marketing, Funimation Films, Toho and Anime Expo have partnered together to present the subtitled world premiere of the film at next month’s AX 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES will

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Bird Studio / Shueisha · Toei Animation

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    Product Info and GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their new Gigantic Series figure of the battle damaged Son Goku from DRAGON BALL Z (???????Z, Doragon Booru Z). Standing 1½ feet tall, the soft vinyl figure features hair molded in translucent plastic. A built-in light-up gimmick is powered by two AAAA batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Gigantic Series: Son Goku (Damaged Edition) Light-Up Version -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????????? ???(?????) ??Ver. ???????????? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Code: 413-PGGD06R Product Size: Height Approximately 46cm (18 Inches) Material:

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. BOKU NO HERO ACADEMIA © 2014 by Kohei Horikoshi/SHUEISHA Inc.© RWBY Anthology © 2017 Rooster Teeth Productions, LLC © 2017 Home-sha

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    Visit Comic Retailers On May 5th To Receive FREE VIZ Media Samplers Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media proudly announces its participation and support for Free Comic Book Day 2018 with a special Silver Level Sponsor sampler containing excerpts from My Hero Academia and RWBY, and a second Gold Level Sponsor sampler showcasing the latest new Pokémon manga -- Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokémon Horizon: Sun & Moon! Scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 5th at thousands of locations nationwide, Free Comic Book Day is an annual promotional campaign developed by the North American comic book industry to help bring new readers of all ages and interests in to independent comic book stores. Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) began in 2002 and is coordinated by the industry`s single largest distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors. Readers

    The heroes Shirogane, Kameider and Takeru greet attendees of Local Superhero Festival 2017 in Chiba. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © Artist crew

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    Author: Daisuke Ishizuka There are countless superheroes in Japan, and many are "local superheroes" who only protect their home city, town or neighborhood. Since 2014, these local superheroes have gathered once a year for a special live event. The Local Superhero Festival 2017 was held in Chiba with 95 hero teams (more than 350 characters) attending. This was new record of the festival. For two days, the local superheroes performed stage shows, interacted with fans, and posed for photos. Kameider, the guardian of Tokyo`s Kameido area (and a local hero previously featured on SciFi Japan), also joined the Festival this year. Kameider performed onstage show and played games with audiences and other local superheroes. He carried two new items -- a sword and buckle -- both designed by manga artist Kia Asamiya. His masterpiece is Silent Möbius and he was a designer of creatures for KAMEN RIDER

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Barabas and Ultraman Belial © Tsuburaya Productions. Godzilla and Hedorah TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Spectreman © P-Production.

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    HUGE High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with an early look at their giant monster figures scheduled for release in June 2017. Some items are still in the unpainted prototype stage, so we’ll run a full update with complete product information and painted figure pics as soon as they’re available. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Toho Daikaiju Series: Hedorah /????????? ????? Hedorah from

    Cover art for the SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. © Naoko Takeuchi/PNP ? Toei Animation

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    First Feature Film Of The Legendary Anime Series Debuts In April As A Combo Pack; Standard DVD Edition Also Available Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Toei Animation Inc. and VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announce preorders for the home media release of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????, Gekijooban Bishoojo Senshi Seeraa Muun Aaru, 1993). Presented uncut and available for the first time in North America, SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE will be released on April 18th as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack (MSRP: $29.98 U.S. / $34.99 CAN) and as a Standard Edition DVD (MSRP: $19.98 U.S. / $24.99 CAN). Preorders are now available from a variety of leading outlets and online retailers. The SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE Blu-ray/DVD Combo

    Image courtesy of Funimation Entertainment. © Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha ? My Hero Accademia Production Committee

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    Season 2 of Hit Anime Series to Premiere on April 1st Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Official Site: heroaca.com (Japan), funimation.com/myheroclass (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Following the successful first season of the most highly-anticipated, new series of 2016, Funimation Entertainment revealed today that it has acquired rights to Season 2 of MY HERO ACADEMIA (???????????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia). In a first for the series, MY HERO ACADEMIA will premiere simultaneously in Japan, U.S., Canada, U.K. and Ireland on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Including the premiere, Funimation will present the first six episodes of both the English-subtitled simulcast and English SimulDub on the same day they are broadcast in Japan. Simulcast and SimulDub episodes will both be available on FunimationNow. Ahead of the premiere, a special, Season 1 recap episode of MY HERO ACADEMIA will premiere in Japan on Saturday, March 25. “MY HERO

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Naoko Takeuchi ? PNP ? Toei Animation

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    First Feature Film Of The Legendary Anime Series Opens In Major Canadian Cities -- Fans Invited To Attend Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: viz.com/sailor-moon-r-the-movie-coming-to-theaters (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media and Los Angeles based film distribution company, ELEVEN ARTS, have announced the theatrical premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????, Gekijooban Bishoojo Senshi Seeraa Muun Aaru, 1993) across Canada starting March 1st. Canadian fans will have this special opportunity to catch the legendary anime film’s big-screen debut at 39 theatres in key cities including Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, and more! For the full Canadian theater listing, additional information and to purchase advance tickets, please visit elevenarts.net/sailormoon. SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE premieres across Canada following a highly successful opening in the U.S. at more than 300 theatres earlier this year; the majority of which were

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Naoko Takeuchi ? PNP ? Toei Animation

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    Feature Film Premiere Will Include In-Person Cast Interviews Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: viz.com/sailor-moon-r-the-movie-coming-to-theaters (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Toei Animation Inc., acclaimed producers of global animation, and VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, present an exclusive opportunity for SAILOR MOON fans. Through their partnership, they have organized a very special one night presentation at Downtown LA’s legendary Theatre at Ace Hotel in celebration of the U.S. theatrical premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????, Gekijooban Bishoojo Senshi Seeraa Muun Aaru, 1993). The Theatre at Ace Hotel, in the former home of the Historic United Artists Theatre, will host the film’s theatrical premiere in a gala event on Friday, January 13th. The Theatre at Ace Hotel 929 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015 General admission tickets

    The classic SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE will receive a special limited engagement in U.S. theaters. Logo courtesy of VIZ Media. © Naoko Takeuchi ? PNP ? Toei Animation

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    First Feature Film Of The Legendary Anime Series Makes A Big Screen Premiere In Over 300 Theaters Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab Official Site: viz.com/sailor-moon-r-the-movie-coming-to-theaters (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Toei Animation Inc. and VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, teams with Los Angeles-based film distribution company, ELEVEN ARTS, to present the U.S. premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????, Gekijooban Bishoojo Senshi Seeraa Muun Aaru, 1993) in a series of special limited engagements in late January at more than 300 theaters across the U.S. The exclusive event also features the North American theatrical debut of the original SAILOR MOON short, MAKE UP! SAILOR GUARDIANS. Screenings will be offered English dubbed, with select screenings in Japanese with English subtitles (please check theaters for info). A special SAILOR

    The heroes Takeru, Kameider and Shirogan -- flanked by MC girls -- defend Kameido each month from evildoers. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © Artist crew

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    New Live Superhero Show October 2nd in Tokyo Author: Daisuke Ishizuka Japan is the most dangerous country in the world... it has been attacked repeatedly by giant monsters, creatures and aliens. Besides, there are various evil groups at work, even if some of them only target one neighborhood. Kameido is an area of Tokyo and it is one of my favorite parts of the city. I often visit Kameido Tenjinjya shrine; it has beautiful garden with ponds, is full of flowers and greens, and great historical buildings. But there is also an evil group that has watched and waited for a chance to conquer Kameido. They appear about once a month in sectioned off areas of the streets, in parking areas or the stage at the city park. They recently came to the stage during the park`s summer festival in Kameido. along with

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2016 Yoshitaka Amano © 2016 Genkosha Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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    Features Works From Legendary Properties Including GATCHAMAN, FINAL FANTASY, Vampire Hunter D And More Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, celebrates the work of one of anime and pop art’s most renowned artists and character designers as it announces the release of Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations on August 19th. Packed with sketches, commentary, and interviews, this beautiful volume offers a concise survey of Amano’s remarkable career to date, featuring selected full-color pieces for series such as FINAL FANTASY, Vampire Hunter D and GATCHAMAN (BATTLE OF THE PLANETS), as well as for his own creations like Hero and N.Y. Salad. Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations carries an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN. Since launching his career at the age of 15 with the

    © ONE, Yusuke Murata/SHUEISHA, Hero Association HQ

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    A Variety Of High Quality Consumer Products Based On The Smash Hit Anime/Manga Action Series Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: onepunchman-anime.net (Japan) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, continues to expand consumer product licenses for the hit anime/manga action property, ONE-PUNCH MAN (??????, Wanpanman). The One-Punch Man manga series has become one of the most popular graphic novel titles in North America and is regularly on literary bestseller lists such as the New York Times and Nielsen BookScan, while the anime counterpart is watched by millions of fans online. VIZ Media will showcase ONE-PUNCH MAN among its extensive catalog of multimedia properties at the upcoming 2016 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, NV. As the fan base for ONE-PUNCH MAN continues to expand across multiple

    © ONE, Yusuke Murata/SHUEISHA, Hero Association HQ

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    Catch Episode 1 On October 4th! Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: onepunchman-anime.net (Japan) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, invites audiences to catch the knuckle-busting premiere of the ONE-PUNCH MAN (??????, Wanpanman, 2015) anime simulcast -- this Sunday, October 4th! Presented with English subtitles on the same day as its Japanese network broadcast premiere, Episode 1 introduces an action-packed story about an average-guy-turned-superhero who packs a knockout punch. New episodes of the series will debut each Sunday. ONE-PUNCH MAN will be available to U.S. audiences on-demand on VIZ.com and Hulu. ONE-PUNCH MAN is based on the bestselling manga series (also published by VIZ Media; rated ‘T for Teens), created by writer ONE and artist Yusuke Murata. The anime series was animated by the renowned Japanese

    My Hero Academia Vol.1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2014 by Kohei Horikoshi/SHUEISHA, Inc.

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, announces the launch of creator Kouhei Horikoshi’s brainiac action manga series -- My Hero Academia -- now available. My Hero Academia is rated ‘T’ for Teens and print volumes carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN each. The series is also available digitally via VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App and from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and GooglePlay stores. Future English editions of My Hero Academia, which is ongoing in Japan and also serialized in current digital issues of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, will be published bi-annually under VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump imprint. What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”? Heroes and villains

    One-Punch Man Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2012 by ONE, Yusuke Murata/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    First Two Print Volumes About a Superhero Who Just Needs a Villain Strong Enough to Take Him On Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers a knock-out blow, manga style, with the exciting print debut later this summer of the acclaimed superhero series, One-Punch Man. Volumes 1 and 2 of the wildly popular action-comedy manga series created by writer ONE and artist Yusuke Murata are both set for release in September 2015. One-Punch Man is rated ‘T’ for Teens and print volumes will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN each. Future print editions of the series, which is also ongoing in Japan, will be published in English on a bimonthly basis under VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump

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    Bandai Figures and Collectibles to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in August and September 2015. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Robot Spirits: Freedom Gundam/ THE ROBOT? ?SIDE MS? ????????? After much anticipation, Freedom Gundam from MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED (????????SEED, Kidoo Senshi Gandamu Shiido, 2002-2003) is arriving to the front in a perfect balance of flexibility and form! Multi-axis ball and joint articulation allows for a wider range of movement in the upper body. With all around superior articulation technology, it is even possible to re-create the impressive Full

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    Original Green Power Ranger`s Adrenaline-Fueld Antics Source: CONtv, Bender/Helper Impact press release Official Site: my-morphing-life Special Thanks to Katie Chalmers and Morgan Tongish CONtv, the on-demand streaming service targeted to Comic Con fans, has launched the original series MY MORPHING LIFE, helmed by fan favorite television and digital star Jason David Frank (MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS). Based on Frank’s popular YouTube web series, MY MORPHING LIFE is a featured part of CONtv’s original programming slate. The new network from Cinedigm and Wizard World launched on March 3, 2015. A Power Ranger for over 20 years, Frank has truly embodied his role as the celebrated and heroic Green Ranger. MY MORPHING LIFE follows Frank through his daily adrenaline-fueled antics to give fans a thrilling look inside his base-jumping, high-flying, ass-kicking life as he breaks world records, greets fans, raises his daughter and tackles death-defying stunts. Given the success

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    Tatsunoko Superhero Figure to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Sen-Ti-Nel Co., Ltd. Official Site: sentinel-toys.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and photos for the Tatsunoko Fighting Heroes: Casshern figure from Sen-Ti-Nel Co., Ltd. Tatsunoko Fighting Heroes is an action toy series that re-designs the "Tatsunoko SF heroes" created by anime studio Tatsunoko Production in the 1970s. The superhero Casshern -- aka Casshan -- first appeared in the series CASSHAN (??????????, Shinzoo Ningen Kyashaan, aka NEO-HUMAN CASSHERN, 1973-1974) and has been featured in anime, manga and a live-action feature film. Produced by Komatsubara Hiroyuki ?Studio RECKLESS?, the Casshern figure stands approximately 18cm and includes die-cast parts. Articulation allows Casshern to do his signature poses from the anime, and a built-in LED lights up the hero`s chest symbol. The set includes closed hand parts, open hand parts,

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