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    The classic anime series CASSHAN will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and streaming. © Tatsunoko Production

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Special Thanks to David Williams Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its newest acquisition, from the creator of SPEED RACER and GATCHAMAN: CASSHAN (??????????, Shinzoo Ningen Kyashaan, aka NEO-HUMAN CASSHERN, 1973-1974)! This 35 episode sci-fi epic is the creation of Tatsunoko Production’s legendary Tatsuo Yoshida and features series composition by Takao Koyama (SLAYERS TV, SAINT SEIYA TV) and character designs by Tatsuo Yoshida and Yoshitaka Amano (FINAL FANTASY video games, VAMPIRE HUNTER D OVA), with music by Shunsuke Kikuchi (DORAEMON, GETTER ROBO). When lightning strikes the prototype android BK-1, a new horror is unleashed on the world as the resulting monster Buraiking begins taking over all other robots on Earth, setting them against their creators in a massive orgy of planet-wide destruction! With humanity helpless in the face of the new Neoroiders and their mechanical armies, mankind’s only hope may lie

    Gredadvances on the fallen Mike the Green Ranger (Hector David Jr.). Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2013 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Holiday Adventures on DVD and Digital Download this October Source: Lionsgate, Bender/Helper Impact Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha Morph into the holiday season with POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: A CHRISTMAS WISH, arriving on DVD and Digital Download October 8 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The all-new holiday release features a collection of festive Ranger adventures including STUCK ON CHRISTMAS and fan-favorite classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS episodes FOREVER FIENDS and ALPHA`S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS. Filled with classic holiday songs, the POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: A CHRISTMAS WISH DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. About Saban Brands Formed in 2010 as a subsidiary of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company’s experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing

    A family takes in a feral orphan in the Korean romantic fantasy A WEREWOLF BOY, coming to Region 4 DVD. Photo courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2012 CJ E&M CORPORATION

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    Source: Madman Entertainment Official Movie Site: AWerewolfBoy.com Special Thanks to Ben Pollock Body temperature: 46°C. Blood type: indeterminable. On October 2nd, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release the Korean romantic fantasy A WEREWOLF BOY (????, Neuk-dae so-nyun, 2012) on Region 4 DVD. The highest grossing melodrama ever in South Korea, A WEREWOLF BOY outsold THE DARK KNIGHT RISES at the domestic cinema in the same year. The film was an Official Selection of the 2013 Melbourne International Film Festival, 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, Udine Far East Film Festival and 2013 New Zealand International Film Festival. It will also be the opening night film for the 2013 Korean Film Festival in Australia, playing across 3 cities in August and September. Due to an ailment with her lungs, Suni (Park Bo-young) and her mother move to the clean air of the countryside. One

    Photo courtesy of Terracotta Distribution. © 2012

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    Hong Kong Thriller from the Director of THE EYE Source: Terracotta Distribution Special Thanks to Claire Marty In the Hong Kong horror thriller FAIRY TALE KILLER (??, Zui hung, 2012), a series of gruesome murders resembling fairy tales puzzle a hard-nosed detective. Inspector Wong arrests a seemingly disturbed man who has confessed to a brutal murder reminiscent of a children’s fable. After the supposed victim turns up alive and unharmed, the perpetrator is dismissed as a crank and let free. Days later, the victim turns up dead with his stomach cut open and stuffed with rocks. Wong realises he has let a dangerous killer go free and becomes obsessed with tracking him down whilst covering up his mistake. While Wong’s family life is neglected, more and more grizzly and bloody murders are committed laying reference to Cinderella, The Red Shoes and Hansel &

    Cover art for the TIGER & BUNNY THE MOVIE: THE BEGINNING DVD and Blu-ray editions ©SUNRISE/T&B MOVIE PARTNERS. Tiger & Bunny the Movie: The Beginning Side A & Side B © S/TBM. Images courtesy of VIZ Media.

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: tigerandbunny.net (Japan), VIZAnime.com/tiger-and-bunny (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has announced new anime and manga releases for TIGER & BUNNY THE MOVIE: THE BEGINNING (??? ???????? -The Beginning-, Gekijoo-ban Taigaa Ando Banii -The Beginning, 2012), the rollicking, fast-paced feature film that that delivers a new spin on the classic superhero story. TIGER & BUNNY THE MOVIE: THE BEGINNING debuts on DVD and Blu-ray on October 1st, with a rating of TV-14, and a DVD MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $24.98 CAN; Blu-ray MSRP of $24.98 U.S. / $27.50 CAN. The DVD and Blu-ray editions feature special plot trailers and previews as well as a Weekly Hero Countdown segment. DVD Bonus Features include Production Art and footage from the TIGER & BUNNY

    Cover art for ARIA THE NATURAL, Part 1. Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © 2006 Kozue Amano / Mag Garden - ARIA Company.

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: aria.rightstuf.com Special Thanks to Jessica Heemsbergen Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce that ARIA THE NATURAL, Part 1 DVD Collection will be available on January 7, 2014. This new, value-priced DVD set will feature Japanese audio, English subtitles and on-screen translations. On-disc extras will include "ARIA and the World of Sound", interview with Director Junichi Sato, interview with Yui Makino, and cast reflections on ARIA THE ANIMATION. Based on Kozue Amano’s best-selling Aria manga, the ARIA anime consists of three television seasons -- ARIA THE ANIMATION (??? The ANIMATION, 2005), ARIA THE NATURAL (??? The NATURAL, 2006) and ARIA THE ORIGINATION (??? ??????????, Aria ji Orijineeshon)-- plus an OVA (original video animation). The entire anime adaptation features direction by Junichi Sato (PRINCESS TUTU, SGT. FROG) and animation by

    Japanese promotional art for IRON GIRL. © “IRON GIRL” Film Partners: CREi, UNION TV & MOTION PICTURE, VAP, PLUSTES, HUMAX COMMUNICATIONS

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    Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff As superhero films based on American comics sweep over the world, Switchblade Pictures returns the favor with Japan’s typically unique perspective on the concept: IRON GIRL (???????, Aiangaaru, 2012)! Based on the longstanding Japanese science fiction and anime philosophy that a few extra artificial enhancements can only make a super heroine even more attractive, IRON GIRL launches AV model, actress and ultimate hardbody Kirara Asuka into Power Ranger style combat against hordes of ruthless bandits terrorizing a mysterious post-apocalyptic world. Adding extra feminine firepower to the mix is KAMEN RIDER franchise star (and METAL GEAR SOLID 3 poster girl) Rina Akiyama, who joins in the girls gone wild in the wastelands action, while complimentary eye candy for the ladies is provided by Super Sentai star Yasuhisa Furuhara (GO-ONGER, GOKAIGER). Featuring fight choreography provided by stunt world

    Blu-ray and DVD cover art for NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: THE LOST TOWER. Photos courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO /2007 SHIPPUDEN. © NMP 2010

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    The World’s Most Popular Ninja Returns in His Seventh Anime Feature Film Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: naruto.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, announces the latest NARUTO (??? NARUTO-???-??? ????????, Gekijooban Naruto Shippuuden: Za Rosuto Tawaa, 2010) anime feature film to fans everywhere with the release of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: THE LOST TOWER on DVD and Blu-ray September 17th. The newest film of the venerable ninja action property carries a rating of TV-14, a DVD MSRP of $19.98 U.S. / $24.98 CAN and a Blu-ray MSRP of $24.98 U.S. / $27.50 CAN. The DVD and Blu-ray editions each contain a bevy of extra features including a hilarious anime short, NARUTO AND THE THREE WISHES (???NARUTO-???-???? ???????3??????????!!, Gekijooban Naruto Soyokazeden – Naruto to Mashin to Mittsu

    Warner Home Video will release several different Blu-ray and DVD Editions of PACIFIC RIM. Photos courtesy of Warner Home Video. © 2013 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC

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    Home Video Editions Street October 15th Source: Warner Home Video Official Site: pacificrimmovie.warnerbros.com On October 15th, Warner Home Video will release Guillermo Del Toro`s big budget giant monster movie PACIFIC RIM in several different Blu-ray and DVD editions. The PACIFIC RIM Blu-rays and DVD include UltraViolet so customers can enjoy the film on many different compatible devices. MUST ENTER REDEMPTION CODE BY 10/15/2015 TO REDEEM ULTRAVIOLET OFFER. DOES NOT INCLUDE iTUNES FILE. UltraViolet lets you build a digital collection so you can instantly stream and download your movies to compatible devices, including computers, tablets, smartphones, game consoles and IP-connected TVs and Blu-ray players. This UltraViolet copy is a standard definition digital copy of the main feature. UltraViolet service providers may charge for continued cloud access, but no additional charge for continued access to content once downloaded. Consumer must reside in the U.S. and register for a retailer

    Win Chow Yun-Fat`s THE LAST TYCOON on Blu-ray from Well Go USA and SciFi Japan. Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. © 2012 Bona Film Group

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    Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications Special Thanks to Leif Helland A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Well Go USA Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win THE LAST TYCOON (???, Da Shanghai, 2012) on Blu-ray. Spanning 30 tumultuous years in Shanghai beginning at the turn of the twentieth century, the film tells the story of the rise and fall of real-life gangster Cheng Daqi (Chow Yun-Fat) and his violent swath through the criminal underworld. The film also stars martial arts icon Sammo Hung (IP MAN 2: LEGEND OF THE GRANDMASTER), Francis Ng (INFERNAL AFFAIRS II), Huang Xiaoming (THE GUILLOTINES, THE BANQUET), Yolanda Yuan (ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHANGHAI), Yuan Li (EMPIRE OF ASSASSINS) and Monica Mok (OCEAN FLAME). Bonus materials include a behind-the-scenes “Making of” featurette. THE LAST TYCOON will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital starting September

    Cover art for ARIA THE ANIMATION . Image courtesy of Right Stuf. © 2005 Kozue Amano / Mag Garden - ARIA Company.

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    Source: Right Stuf, Inc. press release Official Site: aria.rightstuf.com Special Thanks to Jessica Heemsbergen Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce ARIA THE ANIMATION DVD Collection will be available on October 1, 2013. This new set repackages the first 13-episodes of the ARIA anime series. It features Japanese audio, English subtitles and on-screen translations. On-disc extras will include Apprentice Undines Interview parts 1 & 2, Primas Interview parts 1 & 2, SatoJun’s “Venice. I’m Sorry!” parts 1-4, commercials, clean endings 1 & 2, and a Season 2 preview. ARIA THE ANIMATION (??? The ANIMATION, 2005) is the first of three television seasons, plus an OVA (original video animation), that comprise the anime adaptation of Kozue Amano’s best-selling manga of the same name. The ARIA anime is helmed by Director Junichi Sato (PRINCESS TUTU, SGT. FROG, SAILOR MOON)

    Australian distributor Madman has licensed Studio Ghibli`s latest, THE WIND RISES. Image courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © 2013 Nibariki ? GNDHDDTK

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    Source: Madman Entertainment Official Movie Site: kazetachinu.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock Madman is proud to announce its acquisition of THE WIND RISES (????, Kaze Tachinu, 2013), the latest feature from Oscar-winning Japanese filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki, and the renowned Studio Ghibli, for release in Australia and New Zealand. THE WIND RISES follows the story of Jiro (voiced by famed EVANGELION director Hideaki Anno), who dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Unable to become a pilot because of his eyesight, Jiro joins the aircraft division of a major Japanese engineering company in 1927. His genius is soon recognized, and he grows to become one of the world’s most accomplished airplane designers. Chronicling two decades, THE WIND RISES depicts key historical events that deeply affect the course of Jiro’s life, including The Great Kanto Earthquake

    Satoru Watarai (Gaku Hamada) decides to live his entire life without ever leaving his apartment complex in director Yoshihiro Nakamura`s SEE YOU TOMORROW, EVERYONE. Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. © See You Tomorrow, Everyone Production Committee

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    Source: Phantom Film Co. Ltd. Official Movie Site: minasan-movie.com (Japan), thirdwindowfilms.com/see-you-tomorrow-everyone (UK) Additional Material: Nippon Connection, Third Window Films, Terracotta Film The director and acting team behind the hugely entertaining FISH STORY reunite for their latest film, SEE YOU TOMORROW, EVERYONE (??????????, Minasan, Sayonara, 2013). Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura, who has earned worldwide praise for making very entertaining films from very complex and intelligent stories, SEE YOU TOMORROW, EVERYONE is based on the Papyrus Rookie of the Year Award-winning novel by Takehiko Kubodera. Gaku Hamada, the star of ULTRAMAN GAIA: THE BATTLE IN HYPERSPACE, FISH STORY and SAKE-BOMB, is Satoru, a simple boy who lives in a government-built estate where he’s told that life is so perfect that he never wants to leave. SEE YOU TOMORROW, EVERYONE is currently playing at international film festivals. Distributor Third Window Films will release the movie on

    A Megavirus Monster battles Servo (Gridman) in SUPERHUMAN SAMURAI SYBER-SQUAD. © 1993 Tsuburaya Productions. © 1994 DIC Entertainment, L.P., a DHX Media company. A Megavirus Monster battles Servo (Gridman) in SUPERHUMAN SAMURAI SYBER-SQUAD. © 1993 Tsuburaya Productions. © 1994 DIC Entertainment, L.P., a DHX Media company.

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    25 Episodes of Samurai Action! Source: Mill Creek Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Barrett Evans and Chris Smith Join Team Samurai as they protect our planet from the evil warlord Kilokahn and his army of megavirus monsters! On October 1st,SUPERHUMAN SAMURAI SYBER-SQUAD - Volume 2 will be released on Region 1 DVD from Mill Creek Entertainment. The Americanized adaptation of Tsuburaya Productions` GRIDMAN (??????????, Denkoo Choojin Guriddoman, 1993-94) was produced by DIC Entertainment (now part of taken over by DHX Media) and aired on TV and in syndication on ABC from September 12, 1994 – April 11, 1995. This second dose of SYBER-SQUAD adventures stars Matthew Lawrence (BOY MEETS WORLD) as Sam Collins, a teenage whiz kid with a talent for video game programming, and his friends Sydney, Tanker, Amp and Lucky as they surge through cyber-space on a mission to "Samurize"

    Artwork not final – mock-up. Photo courtesy of Section23 Films.

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    GIRLS UND PANZER Available on December 3rd Source: Section23 Films press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video distributor Section23 Films has announced its December slate of releases; including the highly anticipated release of GIRLS UND PANZER TV COLLECTION. Available on both DVD and Blu-ray. Product details follow, in order of release... GIRLS UND PANZER TV COLLECTION Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 300 min. Street Date: 12/3/2013 Format: DVD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $59.98 GIRLS UND PANZER TV COLLECTION BLU-RAY Published by: Sentai Filmworks Distributed by: Section23 Films Run Time: 300 min. Street Date: 12/3/2013 Format: BD Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles SRP: $69.98 You may have heard of kung fu, but the girls at Oarai Academy practice gun-fu -- really, really BIG gun-fu, in fact. It`s called Tankery, and it`s the martial art

    Australian Blu-ray and DVD cover art for BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC II – THE BATTLE FOR DOLDREY. Images courtesy of Madman Entertainment. © Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga), Hakuensha/Berserk Film Partners

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    Source: Madman Entertainment Official Site: berserkfilm.com (Japan), facebook.com/BerserkFilm (US) Special Thanks to Ben Pollock To be equal, he must step outside of another`s shadow... On October 16th, 2013, the acclaimed, epic dark fantasy anime feature film, BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC II – THE BATTLE FOR DOLDREY (????? ?????? ???????, Berserk Oogon Jidai-Hen II: Doldrey Kooryaku, 2012), will be released in DVD and Blu-ray editions by the Australian label, Madman Entertainment. Based on the best selling manga (over 30 million copies sold worldwide), the BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC film trilogy is a violent and deep story of ambition, survival, friendship and fate featuring cutting edge animation by the masterful Studio 4C. THE BATTLE FOR DOLDREY screened theatrically in Australia at special REEL ANIME 2013 events. “A friend should never rely on another’s dream... he must have a reason for living that goes

    The 12 episode GATCHAMAN CROWDS presents a new take on the classic anime series GATCHAMAN. © Tatsunoko Production © 2013 NTV ? VAP ? Tatsunoko Pro.

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    Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: ntv.co.jp/GATCHAMAN_Crowds (Japan) Special Thanks to David Williams To fight a hidden enemy requires an invisible army in Sentai Filmworks’ newest acquisition: GATCHAMAN CROWDS (??????????, Gatchaman Kurauzu, 2013)! This 12 episode series derived from the classic GATCHAMAN TV series originally produced by Tatsunoko Production is directed by Kenji Nakamura (tsuritama), features character designs by Kinako, G-Suit designs by Kenji Andou and Koji Nakakita, who also does mechanical designs, and series composition by Toshiya Ono. For most of the residents of Tachikawa city, life seems to be perfectly normal. That’s how it seems, but the truth, known only by a tiny select handful, is that this is a city at war. Every day, as the citizens go about their business, they are under attack by alien criminals and mysterious monsters seeking to conquer, enslave and destroy. But to

    Gia Moran (Ciara Hanna), Noah Carver (John Mark Loudermilk), Troy Burrows (Andrew Gray), Jake Holling (Azim Rizk) and Emma Goodall (Christina Masterson) are the Power Rangers Megaforce. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2013 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    Win Free First Volume of New POWER RANGERS Series Source: Lionsgate, Bender/Helper Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Lionsgate Home Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE: ULTIMATE TEAM POWER - Volume 1 on DVD. The collection includes the first four episodes of the latest Power Rangers series and has a suggested retail price of $14.98. For centuries, the earth has been protected by a supernatural guardian named Gosei and his robotic aide, Tensou. When the evil Warstar aliens plan a massive invasion of Earth, Gosei calls upon five teenagers with talent and attitude to form the ultimate team... the Power Rangers Megaforce! Using their newfound special abilities, mega-weapons, high-tech Zords and giant Megazords to battle this new alien threat, the Power Rangers Megaforce prove that "Earth`s defenders never surrender!"

    The Red Ranger battles the Warstar alien foot soldiers, the Loogies, in Lionsgate Home Entertainment`s POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE: ULTIMATE TEAM POWER - Volume 1. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. © 2013 SCG Power Rangers LLC.

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    First POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE DVD Volume Streets September 3rd Source: Lionsgate, Bender/Helper Impact Official Site: powerrangers.com Special Thanks to Geovani Rocha To celebrate the upcoming release of POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE: ULTIMATE TEAM POWER - Volume 1, Lionsgate Entertainment has provided a color sheet of the Blue Ranger. POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE: ULTIMATE TEAM POWER includes the first four episodes of the latest Power Rangers series. The collection will be available ono DVD (srp $14.98) and Digital Download September 3rd. About Lionsgate Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. Its feature film business has been fueled by such recent successes as THE LINCOLN LAWYER, TYLER PERRY`S MADEA`S BIG HAPPY FAMILY, THE EXPENDABLES,

    Japanese DVD cover art for the trucker movie BIG BAD MAMA-SAN - DEKOTORA 1. © 2008 Spotted Prooduction

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    Japanese “Lady Trucker” Movie Rolls Onto Bilingual DVD this December Source: Section23 Films Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Breaker, Breaker! Switchblade Pictures is east bound and down, loaded up and truckin’, doing what nobody ever expected to be done: bringing Japan’s amazing Dekotora (short for Decorated Truck) craze to western shores with the spectacular debut of the first of four gear grinding, horn honking, honest to goodness Japanese TRUCKER films: BIG BAD MAMA-SAN – DEKOTORA 1 (???????? ??, Dekotora Gyaru Nami, 2008)! And if that’s not enough to make you hit the air brakes hard, all that trucker lingo and CB chatter will be available dubbed in English as well as the usual Japanese with English subtitles! Produced by Kazuaki Kubo (EROTIBOT) and written and directed by Hideo Jojo (RINKO 18), BIG BAD MAMA-SAN features cinematography by Takehiko Tamiya (SULTRY ASSASSIN – THE APHRODISIAC KILL) and

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