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    Source: ABLAZE press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab)  Photo courtesy of Ablaze. Comics and graphic novel publisher ABLAZE announces the print and digital release of the horror manga launch of Happyland (終園地, Shūenchi) on November 26th. The publisher’s latest release under its ABLAZE Manga imprint was created by Shingo Honda and is set in an extreme amusement park where nothing is as it seems and depicts the horror that lies in store for an unsuspecting family that visits the park.   Happyland, Vol. 1, story and art by Shingo HondaSRP: $12.99 · 180 Pages ·  ISBN: 9781684973040 · Available November 26th    Welcome to Happyland, an extreme amusement park! The Komiya family is not unusual is any way, two parents love each other and their two children, who are healthy, happy, and accomplished at school and with extracurriculars. In appearance, they’re an

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    Source: AnimEigo press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Image courtesy of AnimEigo. Parts I & II © AIC, Part III © AIC / Flying Dog Anime distributor AnimEigo announces the upcoming home media Blu-ray release of the MEGAZONE 23 OVA (メガゾーン23, Megazōn Tsū Surī) on November 12th. Making its debut in 1985, MEGAZONe 23 ignited the Japanese Original Video Animation (OVA) boom. It proved there was a market for direct-to-video anime films and paved the way for anime to become not just a niche genre, but a world-wide phenomenon. It was soon joined by a visually mind-blowing sequel, and a 2-part spinoff that takes place centuries later. The new release from AnimEigo compiles the complete MEGAZONE 23 trilogy along with an array of bonus features that includes the original ADV Films commentary track, ADV Films English dub tracks for all 3 parts

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation Inc. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION Toei Animation Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Dragon Ball Created by Akira Toriyama with a Brand New Goku Character Balloon Debuting at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeSource: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto On Thanksgiving Day, Goku, one of anime’s most recognizable characters, returns to Big Apple, but in a brand new form.  Earth’s mightiest warrior from the global hit anime franchise Dragon Ball will fly in his iconic Saiyan form in the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In a new pose sporting jet black hair and his signature orange martial arts uniform, Goku will debut as a brand-new featured character balloon on November 28, 2024 in the iconic holiday tradition. Goku will greet millions of excited Parade spectators with an expressive smile and salute—marking the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball. Measuring

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      Photo courtesy of Janus Films. ©1956 Nikkatsu. Source: Janus Films press release Special Thanks to Courtney Ott Photo courtesy of Janus Films. ©1956 Nikkatsu. Janus Films presents a new 4K restoration of the Nikkatsu classic antiwar film THE BURMESE HARP (ビルマの竪琴, Biruma no Tategoto, 1956). The movie will play October 18-24 at the Film Forum in New York and is available for bookings nationwide. In the last days of World War II, a Japanese platoon sustains morale through the Burma campaign by singing traditional songs, accompanied by the delicate harp-playing of Private Mizushima (Shoji Yasui). After the unit surrenders to British forces, Mizushima is tasked with convincing a holdout of cave-dwelling Japanese soldiers to lay down their arms; when his mission fails, he is counted among the dead. Mizushima survives, however, and becomes a monk who dedicates his life to providing proper burials for

    The Titan Tiamat joins the upcoming Monsterverse KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT game for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Image courtesy of 7Levels. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS © 2019 Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA VS. KONG © 2021 & TM Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. MONSTERVERSE TM Legendary. 7Levels is a trademark of 7Levels S.A. All Rights Reserved.

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    The Titan Tiamat joins the upcoming Monsterverse KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT game for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Image courtesy of 7Levels. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS © 2019 Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA VS. KONG © 2021 & TM Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. MONSTERVERSE TM Legendary. 7Levels is a trademark of 7Levels S.A. All Rights Reserved. A New Titan, Price and Release Date RevealedSource: 7Levels press releaseSpecial Thanks to Paweł Biela, Marcin Kaleta and Julia Bialecka Polish indie studio, 7LEVELS, has announced the release date for its newly revealed game, KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT. Inspired by Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse, this thrilling new game is set to launch this fall on PCs via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT is an exhilarating action-adventure game that combines intense platforming with combat,

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee Source: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee The premiere episode of DAN DA DAN is now available to stream on Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, with new episodes BOTH subtitled and dubbed in English releasing every Thursday at 9:00 AM PT (8:00 AM PT after daylight saving time ends). The main English dub cast includes: Abby Trott as Momo A.J. Beckles as Okarun Kari Wahlgren as Seiko Lisa Reimold as Aira Aleks Le as Jiji Barbara Goodson as Turbo Granny Ben Diskin as the Serpoians  

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    Source: FYESpecial Thanks to Eric Rosenfield The pop culture retailer FYE (For Your Entertainment) has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos of their latest Godzilla exclusive collectible. This item can be purchased from FYE stores and fye.com/.   Photo courtesy of FYE. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of FYE. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Kaiju Berry Burst Blueberry Ramune An FYE Exclusive. The Godzilla Kaiju Berry Burst Blueberry Ramune is a refreshing soda with a fierce twist! This limited-edition drink bursts with sweet and tangy blueberry flavor, inspired by the mighty Godzilla. Packaged in a traditional ramune bottle, it's fun to open and even more fun to drink. Perfect for fans of kaiju, Japanese soda, and anyone looking for a delicious, monster-sized refreshment! Distributor:: FYE Product Number: fye.000000074410782375 SRP: $4.99

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    Photo courtesy of SC Films International. Source: SC Films International  Official Site: https://scfilmsinternational.com/current-films-live-action-titles/orang-ikan/ Special Thanks to Avery Guerra   Photo courtesy of SC Films International. The New monster movie ORANG IKAN is set to have it's World Premiere at the prestigious Tokyo International Film Festival. The film is a period drama based on the legend of a crytid called Orang Ikan (man fish), which was first reported by Japanese soldiers in World War II stationed in the islands south of Indonesia. In the story, a Japanese soldier and a British prisoner of war are stranded on a deserted island, hunted by one of these deadly creatures.   ORANG IKAN is an international peoduction between parties in Singapore, Indonesia, Japan and the United Kingdom. The film is supported by the Singapore Film Commission (SFC). It was directed by Mike Wiluan (BUFFALO BOYS,

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    Crunchyroll Unveiled an Action-Packed Trailer for the New Season Set to Exclusively Premiere on October 5Source: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©MK,YN,K/BLP Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, just confirmed that BLUE LOCK 2nd Season will premiere exclusively on its streaming platform this Saturday, October 5 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET. The series will be available in Japanese with subtitles. A new trailer for the highly anticipated return of the Second Season has been revealed, introducing new, fiery and unhinged opponents on the field. Crunchyroll also revealed a Season One recap for those who need a refresher or for those just getting started with the BLUE LOCK anime series. The Second Season will be available to stream worldwide on Crunchyroll, except in Asia and Japan; new episodes will roll out weekly. Produced by Kodansha, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and

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    Source: MVD Entertainment press releasee Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Image courtesy of MVD Entertainment. ©Team Better Tomorrow Yoshikazu Ishii’s kaiju movie YUZO: THE BIGGEST BATTLE IN TOKYO (『特撮喜劇　大木勇造　人生最大の決戦』, Tokusatsu Kigeki Ōki Yūzō Jinsei Saidai no Kessen, 2022) is now available on DVD in North America from SRS Cinema. Ishii was an apprentice of the late Toho FX director Koichi Kawakita, and served as a special effects assistant director on GODZILLA: FINAL WARS,  NEGOTIATOR: MASHITA MASAYOSHI, DAIMAJIN KANON, and ULTRAMAN MEBIUS. He has directed  episodes of ULTRAMAN GINGA and ULTRAMAN GINGA S. SRS builds upon a successful relationship with Ishii following their release of his prior production, ATTACK OF THE GIANT TEACHER (アタック・オブ・ザ・ジャイアントティーチャー, Atakku Obu Za Jaianto Tīchā). Yuzo Ooki is unexpectedly fired. Managing to find a new job, Yuzo navigates the maze of crazy coworkers. Yuzo is undaunted, but he is bullied by his new workmates and

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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. Well Go USA Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a Blu-ray of the award-winner horror-thriller EXHUMA (파묘, 2024). Written and Directed by Jang Jae-Hyun (SVAHA: THE SIXTH FINGER), EXHUMA stars CHOI Min-Sik (OLDBOY, I SAW THE DEVIL), KIM Go-Eun (HERO, LITTLE WOMEN), YOO Hai-Jin (A TAXI DRIVER), and LEE Do-Hyun (PRISON PLAYBOOK, SWEET HOME). After tracing a strange ailment to a remote gravesite, a team of supernatural experts soon discovers what happens when you mess with the wrong grave. EXHUMA will be released on 4K Ultra HD (SLP: $34.98), Blu-ray (SLP: $29.98) and DVD (SLP: $24.98) October 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The film has a runtime of 135 minutes and is not rated. The release includes

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott and Hannah Scudamore Photo courtesy of Titan Books. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD., Shinji Nishikawa Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of Godzilla: The Encyclopedia. This illustrated book features the many versions of Godzilla and his monstrous foes from the original 1954 movie to SHIN GODZILLA in 2016, and even the 2021 animation. With in-depth explanations accompanied by illustrations from renowned manga artist and monster designer Shinji Nishikawa, this 216-page book explores the powers and anatomy of over 100 kaiju, including Mechagodzilla, Shin Godzilla and Mothra! Nishikawa worked on the monster designs for many Godzilla movies from 1989 to 2004, and here he unravels the live-action special effects and theatrical CG animations of the Godzilla franchise in this essential enyclopedia. This comprehensive guide covers the Godzilla Showa Era

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    Photo courtesy of Molteni Media Productions. ⒸMolteni Media Productions Source: Molteni Media Productions Official Site: https://www.h010n.com/ Special Thanks to Avery Guerra   Photo courtesy of Molteni Media Productions. ⒸMolteni Media Productions "Before an atom is an atom, it is a Holon. Before a cell is a cell is a Holon. Before an idea is an idea, it is a Holon." H010N (Shinzō Ningen Holon) is a new live action Italian/U.S. co-production inspired by classic anime such as Tatsunoko's CASSHAN (新造人間キャシャーン, Shinzō Ningen Kyashān, 1973) and tokusatsu like Toei's Kamen Rider franchise. The movie is produced by Graziano Molteni's Molteni Media Production in collaboration with Nova RolFilm, Inverno Workshop and May Film Studios. The project's media partner is Horror Italia 24. H010N was written and directed by Turin-based filmmaker Luca Canale Brucculeri. “The film is totally inspired

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    Photos courtesy of Bandai Namco. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. TM & © Netflix. Used with permission Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment Special Thanks to Jeff Gordon, Justin Cavender, and Carey Simon In partnership with Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America will release the second wave of its Ultraman North American toy line in October. This batch will include figures of four different characters, each released in two different formats. These items can be ordered from Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores.   Ultraman 5” Sofvi (Soft Vinyl) Series These 5” inch soft vinyl toys feature characters from the new Tsuburaya x Netflix animated family feature film ULTRAMAN: RISING and the most recent Japanese Ultraman shows. These durable soft vinyl toys also

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation Inc. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION Exclusive Theatrical Premiere of English Dub of New Dragon Ball Original Anime Will Feature First Three Episodes of the SeriesSource: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of Fathom Events. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION Since the unveiling of DRAGON BALL DAIMA nearly a year ago, worldwide fan fervor has exploded for the newest series from the Dragon Ball universe created by Akira Toriyama—making it one of the most highly-anticipated anime debuts of 2024. Now, on the heels of news of the series’ October 11 subtitled broadcast debut, Toei Animation and Fathom Events today revealed plans to bring the world dub premiere of DRAGON BALL DAIMA to U.S. theaters this November. This three-day, limited theatrical event offers U.S. Dragon Ball fans the exclusive opportunity to be among the first in the world

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    Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Diamond Select Toys press release Special Thanks to Zach Oat Hot on the heels of Diamond Select Toys' Godzilla Legends in 3-D Godzilla 197410-Inch Resin Bust comes Mechagodzilla 1974 from the movie GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (ゴジラ対メカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira). The limited edition statue will be available in stores around June 2025. To purchase the Mechagodzilla 1974 bust, find a store at comicshoplocator.com or order at https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/mechagodzilla-legends-in-3-dimensions-bust/. This statue is also available from Toho's Godzilla Store. Godzilla Legends in 3-D Mechagodzilla 1974 Resin Bust A Diamond Select Toys release! Mechagodzilla is a legend among kaiju fans, and now he’s a Legend in 3-D! The mechanized monster, one of Godzilla’s greatest foes, is now a

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    Source: AnimEigo press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©AIC・Toshiba EMI Anime distributor AnimEigo delivers the sequel to the action-packed anime classic, BUBBLEGUN CRISIS, as it announces the Blu-ray home media release of BUBBLEGUM CRASH (バブルガムクラッシュ!, Baburugamu Kurasshu!) on January 21, 2025. BUBBLEGUM CRASH is a 1991 OVA anime produced by Artmic and Artland that followed the beloved 1987 series, BUBBLEGUM CRISIS, taking place a year after the original story. The new release contains all 3 episodes - ILLEGAL ARMY, GEO-CLIMBERS and MELT DOWN. It features a full restoration of Episode 2 (GEO-CLIMBERS), along with new HD upscales of Episodes 1 and 3, and comes packaged with a newly designed slipcover exclusively available for purchases from the MediaOCD webstore at https://www.mediaocd.com/product-page/bubblegum-crash-blu-ray.   Synopsis Times are changing in MegaTokyo. Boomers are no longer seen as a scourge, but rather, the city's saviors - heralds

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2004 Diana Wynne Jones/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDDMT Source: GKIDS, Fathom Events press releaseOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Photo courtesy of Fathom Events. © 2004 Diana Wynne Jones/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDDMT Tickets are on sale now for HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE – the heartwarming romance epic from Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the film returns to theaters in late September and early October for eight nationwide screenings. GKIDS and Fathom are thrilled to continue Studio Ghibli Fest with the 2024 edition featuring the celebrated filmmaker’s beloved title. Audiences can enjoy Studio Ghibli Fest 2024’s biggest slate of films to date with a 14-title lineup, and upcoming anniversary celebrations including KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE’s 25th Anniversary and POM POKO’s 30th Anniversary. The film will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions. In addition to the full feature, screenings will

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release BOCCHI THE ROCK! RECAP PART 1 & 2 In Theaters in the United States and Canada on October 6. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. © Aki Hamaji / Houbunsha, Aniplex Based on the 2024 Anime Award-winning music series BOCCHI THE ROCK! (ぼっち・ざ・ろっく!,  Botchi Za Rokku!, 2022), the compilation film follows an introverted, shy girl on her inspirational music journey as she struggles to overcome social barriers and find her place. It tells the story of young rocker Hitori Gotoh, also known as "Bocchi-chan," a middle schooler struggling with social anxiety. Amid her silence and solitude, she picks up a guitar and discovers that she is talented, but despite spending hours practicing and uploading popular videos of herself performing, her dreams of joining a band and making friends

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its December 2024 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. GUSHING OVER MAGICAL GIRLS Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         325 min.Street Date:      12/3/2024Format:             BDLanguage:        Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $59.98 Utena was obsessed with her city's Magical Girls, so when she was offered the chance to become a MG herself, she agreed without reading the fine print and now she's an EVIL magical girl in a scandalously brief costume, who has to fight her beloved heroines! And even more embarrassing? It seems Utena's MG obsession was nowhere near as innocent as she'd believed, and her relationships with Magical Girls take on a very twisted turn once her inner kinks are set free and she can TOUCH them! It's

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