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    Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. Source: Third Window Films, Terracotta Special Thanks to Adam Torel   Directors Company is a Japanese film production company created in 1982 to provide a an environment outside the major studio system to nurture young proven filmmakers. The alumni of this collective of artistic film directors includes Kiyoshi Kurosawa (CURE, THE GUARD FROM UNDERGROUND) Sogo Ishii (CRAZY THUNDER ROAD) and Shinji Shomai (TYPHOON CLUB).   Third Window Films present the third set of a series of films from the legendary production company, all presented with brand new digital restorations. These films will be available worldwide on February 17, 2025 and can be pre-ordered at https://shop.terracottadistribution.com/collections/directors-company/.   Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. BUMPKIN SOUP (ドレミファ娘の血は騒ぐ, Doremifa Musume no Chi wa Sawagu, 1985) Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa A wild & crazy pink film

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Hajime Isayama, KODANSHA/ATTACK ON TITAN The Final Season Production Committee Crunchyroll Debuts English Dub TrailerSource: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Hajime Isayama, KODANSHA/ATTACK ON TITAN The Final Season Production Committee Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release ATTACK ON TITAN: THE LAST ATTACK (劇場版「進撃の巨人」 ～THE LAST ATTACK～, Gekijōban Shingeki no Kyojin ~Za Rasuto Attaku~, 2024) in the United States & Canada in theatres for one-day-only on February 10. Debuting in 2013, the ATTACK ON TITAN anime has become both a critical and commercial success worldwide garnering praise for its dark themes, stunning animation, and deep intellectual and emotional themes. Often regarded as one of the defining animes of a generation, the series has been ranked as #23 on the top 250 TV shows of all time on IMDb (as rated by IMDB users) and three of the seasons

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    Source: AnimEigo press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©1987-2018 TOSHIBA-EMI Limited Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD announce the upcoming home media Blu-ray release of BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: PERFECT COLLECTION on February 11th. Originally released in Japan starting in 1987, and an OVA (Original Video Animation) mega-hit among the early American anime scene, BUBBLEGUM CRISIS (バブルガムクライシス, Baburugamu Kuraishisu, 1987-91) is the show that put AnimEigo on the map. Over the years the series, and its unique noir blend of mecha, cute girls, 80s J-pop, and cyberpunk dystopia, has inspired countless imitators. It stands as a seminal work in the world of Japanese science fiction and is a landmark part of anime history. BUBBLEGUM CRISIS features character designs by Kenichi Sonoda (RIDING BEAN, GUNSMITH CATS, GALL FORCE), production design by Shinji Aramaki (APPLESEED, FULL METAL ALCHEMIST, SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK 2013), direction by Katsuhito

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO Source: Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd. press release Premium Bandai, the official mail order site of Bandai Namco, is now accepting pre-orders for the "Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION" (アークアライザー MEMORIAL EDITION, Āku Araizā MEMORIAL EDITION) and the "DX Arc Cube Premium Ultraman Arc Set" (DXアークキューブPremium ウルトラマンアークセット, DX Āku Kyūbu Premium Urutoraman Āku Setto) to commemorate the airing of the final episode of Tsuburaya Productions' TV series ULTRAMAN ARC (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman  Āku, 2024-25).   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO ■ Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION  The "Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION" has an upgraded appearance and sound specifications from the DX version previously released by Bandai. It is designed to be fully compatible with the "DX Arc Cube Premium Ultraman Arc Set" as well as the previously released  "DX

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    Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2025 UNDER THE BIG ONION Film Partners Source: Toei Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://tamanegi-movie.jp/ (Japan)   Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2025 UNDER THE BIG ONION Film Partners A classic love story that spins a tale of "that love" that will stay in your heart forever! Toei has provided information and pics for their new love story, UNDER THE BIG ONION (大きな玉ねぎの下で, Ōkina Tamanegi no Shita de). The film opens in Japanese cinemas on February 7, 2025. The movie was inspired by a 1985 song of the same name by the Japanese rock band Bakufu Slump. A popular band in Japan during the 1980s and 90s, Bakufu Slump may be best known to tokusatsu fans in the west for their song "Myth" (神話, Shinwa), the theme song for GAMERA: THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (ガメラ 大怪獣空中決戦, Gamera: Daikaijū

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    Photo courtesy of Lionsgate. ©2008 J & J Project LLC. TM & © 2025 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Source: Lionsgate, ddPR press release Special Thanks to Danny Duran Jackie Chan and Jet Li star in the martial arts action adventure THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM (2008), arriving on SteelBook February 25 from Lionsgate. A discovery made by a kung fu-obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to ancient China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King. THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM will be available on 4K + Blu-ray SteelBook + Digital for the suggested retail price of $34.99.   SYNOPSIS    A MARTIAL ARTS EXPLOSION! Individually, they’ve starred in the most adrenaline-pumping martial arts adventures ever. Together for the first time, Jet Li and Jackie Chan join forces to create the greatest

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    Photo courtesy of Sunrise. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE Source: GKIDS press release, SunriseOfficial Site: https://www.gundam.info/feature/gquuuuuux/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/films/mobile-suit-gundam-gquuuuuux/ (North America)Special Thanks to Andrew Nguyen   Photo courtesy of Sunrise. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE GKIDS is proud to announce the acquisition of North American rights to MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM GQuuuuuuX -BEGINNING- (機動戦士Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, Kidō Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-). The first-ever major collaboration between studio khara, the studio behind the EVANGELION Series, and SUNRISE, the historic home to the Mobile Suit Gundam animated works, brings together an all-star creative team for a groundbreaking new entry to the Gundam universe. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki (FLCL), with a screenplay co-written by legendary screenwriter Yoji Enokido (REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA, FLCL) and acclaimed filmmaker Hideaki Anno (EVANGELION Series), MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM GQuuuuuuX -BEGINNING- is a stunning visual feast that will captivate fans, both old and new.   MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM GQuuuuuuX -BEGINNING- opens in

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai In February, Bandai is launching a new soft vinyl figure line, "JAPAN GODZILLA," which will feature designs and coloring with a uniquely Japanese "wa" motif. Wa (和) is a concept that roughly translates to "peace" or "harmony" and is considered essential to Japanese culture. Intended to be both inexpensive collectibles and Japanese souvenirs, the JAPAN GODZILLA figures will be produced at a slightly smaller scale (average height 4.5 inches) than those from Bandai's main Movie Monster Series (average height 6.3 inches). The line will kick off with two versions of Godzilla from the blockbuster movie GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023).   Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ■ JAPAN GODZILLA Godzilla (2023) Mt. Fuji (JAPAN GODZILLA ゴジラ (2023) 富士山, JAPAN GODZILLA Gojira (2023) Fujisan) Godzilla (2023) is

    Low-level ninja Kuro Kumogakure (Kento Yamazaki) must save the day in UNDER NINJA. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©Kengo Hanazawa/Kodansha ©2025 UNDER NINJA Film Partners

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    Low-level ninja Kuro Kumogakure (Kento Yamazaki) must save the day in UNDER NINJA. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©Kengo Hanazawa/Kodansha ©2025 UNDER NINJA Film Partners Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://underninja-mv.com/ (Japan)   A SciFi JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©Kengo Hanazawa/Kodansha ©2025 UNDER NINJA Film Partners SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details for an upcoming film. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided information and photos from their new movie UNDER NINJA (アンダーニンジャ, Andā Ninja), which opens in Japanese cinemas on January 24th.   INTRODUCTION UNDER NINJA is based on the manga series of the same name by Kengo Hanazawa, which debuted July 23, 2018 in Weekly Young Magazine. It was previously adapted as a 12 episode anime which premiered in Japan in October 2023 and is available internationally on Crunchyroll. Directed

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    Source: Radiance Films, MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Shochiku's acclaimed film THE EEL (うなぎ, Unagi, 1997) will be released March 25 in a limited edition Blu-ray from Radiance Films. From the star of PERFECT DAYS and the director of BLACK RAIN, THE EEL won the Palme d'Or, Independent Spirit Award, and over a dozen other international accolades. It is available for the first time on Blu-ray, 4K restored, and loaded with extras. Photo courtesy of Radiance Films. ©Shochiku After serving time in prison for murdering his unfaithful wife, Yamashita (Koji Yakusho, PERFECT DAYS, CURE) is released on parole, accompanied only by his pet eel. Hoping to stay out of trouble, he takes over a rural barber shop that quickly becomes a gathering point for the eccentric locals. However, the discovery of a woman's failed suicide starts a chain reaction that brings back past demons -

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for the "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla EX [Vol. 7] (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラEX【第7弾】, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira EX [Dai 7-dan])," retro-design soft vinyl figures of monsters from the popular "Godzilla" special effects film series, at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making it easy to collect. This is a collection series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures. EX [Vol. 7] features six

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    GODZILLA MINUS ONE digital matte artist Sachiko Eba will discuss her work at an Amusement Media Academy event. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Amusement Media Academy press release Amusement Media Academy (Shibuya, Tokyo, President: Naotaka Yoshida), a vocational school in Tokyo that provides training for professionals in the entertainment industry, will hold a special event for those who wish to pursue a career in the VFX or 3DCG fields. Matte painter/art director Sachiko Eba, known for works such as GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023) and MAGIC CANDIES (あめだま, Ame Dama, 2024), will be the guest for a live discussion to be held at the AMG Open Campus on Sunday, February 2nd. Sachiko Eba. Sachiko Eba is a digital matte painter (DMP) who creates backgrounds for live-action films, TV dramas, anime, and other video works, and an art director who handles the

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    Photo courtesy of Epic Games Japan. © 2024, Epic Games, Inc. © 2025 Legendary. GODZILLA © TOHO CO., LTD. Become Godzilla and destroy buildings on the Battle Royale island Source: Epic Games Japan, Epic Games press releasesOfficial Site: https://www.fortnite.com Look out! Something massive is afoot. Godzilla and Kong are arriving in FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE with v33.20! Unlock the Godzilla Evolved Outfit (コスチューム「ゴジラエヴォルヴ」, Kosuchūmu Gojira Evuoruvu) from Battle Pass Quests, and wreak havoc across the Battle Royale Island by jumping in and becoming the monster Godzilla itself from Warner Bros/Legendary's GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (2024)! With more than 400 million registered accounts worldwide, FORTNITE is a game that allows players to create their own experiences and team up in iconic battle royales and action-packed zero-builds. Fortnite” is an ever-evolving space where culture thrives and players can create, watch and play in a global community

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    Photo courtesy of Well Go USA.  Source: Well Go USA, LBHpr  Special Thanks to Leif Helland Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. The legend himself, Jackie Chan (RUSH HOUR franchise, A LEGEND), stars in PANDA PLAN (熊猫計劃, Xióngmāo jìhuà, 2024), the comedy-adventure-thriller loaded with martial arts action, debuting on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD February 18 from Well Go USA Entertainment. After Chan adopts a panda from the zoo, an international crime ring plots to kidnap his furry friend, leaving Chan to team up with his agent and the panda’s caretaker to outsmart—and outkick—the bad guys at every turn.  Directed by Zhang Luan (GIVE ME FIVE) with action choreography by Lü Shijia (POLICE STORY, THE FOREIGNER), PANDA PLAN also stars Wei Xiang (TOO COOL TO KILL), Shi Ce (ASH, A COOL FISH), and Han Yambo (GIVE ME FIVE).   Synopsis:       Soon

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    Photo courtesy of Ghost X Ghost. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Ghost X Ghost. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Ghost X Ghost Special Thanks to Brock Otterbacher  IN STOCK NOW! Ghost X Ghost introduces the Godzilla Minus One Deluxe Enamel Pin, designed by Death Style Graphics! This monster measures at 3.75" high x 2.5" wide, and comes carded and bagged.    ■ Godzilla Minus One by Death Style Graphics Deluxe Enamel Pin   Soft enamel pin with black metal, approx. 3.75" high x 2.5" wide. Pin features double posts and rubber clutches, bagged on a card back. Designed by Death Style Graphics Price: $16.00 Order Link:  https://ghostxghost.com/products/godzilla-minus-one-by-death-style-graphics-enamel-pin   About Ghost X Ghost All the strange in the world. The odd, bizarre, and weird. That’s us, that’s the

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Solo Leveling Animation Partners Source: Crunchyroll press release Episode 1 of the English dub for SOLO LEVELING SEASON 2 -ARISE FROM THE SHADOW- premieres this Saturday, January 18 at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET only on Crunchyroll. New dub episodes will continue to stream weekly on Saturdays. Voice actors from the first season, including Aleks Le, Patrick Seitz, Rebecca Wang and Emi Lo, will return to reprise their roles in the second season. The full English dub cast is as follows: Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo Rebecca Wang as Sung Jinah Daman Mills as Barca Emi Lo as Han Song-Yi Patrick Seitz as Kim Chul Trina Nishimura as Park Heejin Geoff Bisente as Go Myunghwan SungWon Cho as Woo Jinchul Matthew David Rudd as Hwang Dongsoo Ian

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    BERSERK OF GLUTTONY, A CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC RAILGUN T, and CHILLIN' IN ANOTHER WORLD WITH LEVEL 2 SUPER CHEAT POWERS Also Arriving on Blu-raySource: Crunchyroll press release Relive the epic showdown between Sunraku and his party against one of the legendary Seven Colossi, Wethermon the Tombguard, when SHANGRI-LA FRONTIER Season 1 Part 2 arrives on Blu-ray on April 8, 2025, from Crunchyroll. Along with the remaining episodes of Season 1, the Part 2 Blu-ray release will also include the SLF Mini episodes as part of the bonus features. Additionally, with even more plots and schemes to behold, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka continues his intense education at the Advanced Nurturing High School in CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE Season 3, which will release on Blu-ray on April 29, 2025 from Crunchyroll. Also coming to Blu-ray this April from Crunchyroll will be BERSERK OF GLUTTONY, CHILLIN' IN ANOTHER WORLD WITH LEVEL 2 SUPER

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    Photo courtesy of Keith Sherman and Associates. ©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP / “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” The Super Live Production Committee 2025 Source: Keith Sherman and Associates press releaseOfficial Site: https://sailormoonsuperlive.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailormoon_thesuperlive/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SailorMoonTheSuperLive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sailormoonsuperlive Special Thanks to Scott Klein Producers Makoto Matsuda (appare) and Kumiko Yoshii (Gorgeous Entertainment) have announced that following its sensational month-long engagement in London, PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON: THE SUPER LIVE, the world-wide smash hit 2.5D musical sensation based on the wildly popular manga, will launch a North American tour this March with technical rehearsals and previews held in Pittsburgh, PA and an official opening on March 15 in Austin, TX and in partnership with SXSW (South by SouthWest). www.sailormoonsuperlive.com. With book, lyrics and direction by Kaori Miura (MUSICAL: THE PRINCE OF TENNIS, TOKYO REVENGERS THE MUSICAL), choreography by Satomi Toma, and music by Go Sakabe and KYOHEI, the visually stunning show follows the stories

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott and Hannah Scudamore Photo courtesy of Titan Books. © Legendary. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary. Titan Books will release The Official Godzilla Movie Novelization Omnibus, collecting the adaptations of Legendary Pictures' Monstervers movies GODZILLA (2014) by Greg Cox and GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019) by Greg Keyes, on August 26th. Two powerful stories of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature. Humanity stands defenseless when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance.   GODZILLA Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to

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    Photo courtesy of the Criterion Collection. © KADOKAWA 1953 Source: The Criterion Collection press release Special Thanks to Courtney Ott Cover by Michael Boland. Photo courtesy of the Criterion Collection. © KADOKAWA 1953 The Criterion Collection has announced the Kenji Mizoguchi's classic ghost film UGETSU (雨月物語, Ugetsu Monogatari, 1953) will be released April 1st in a 2-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray set, as well as Blu-ray and DVD editions. By the time he made UGETSU, Kenji Mizoguchi was already an elder statesman of Japanese cinema, fiercely revered by Akira Kurosawa and other directors of a younger generation. And with this exquisite ghost story, a fatalistic wartime tragedy derived from stories by Akinari Ueda and Guy de Maupassant, he created a touchstone of his art, his long takes and sweeping camera guiding the viewer through a delirious narrative about two villagers whose pursuit of fame and

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