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    Remake Based On The Beloved Manga Series Debuts In April 2018 In Japan Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: captaintsubasa2018 (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, announces the acquisition of the forthcoming CAPTAIN TSUBASA (??????, Kyaputen Tsubasa, 2018). VIZ Media has secured the digital streaming, EST, home video and merchandise rights from Shueisha Inc. The series is set to premiere in Japan this April on TV Tokyo. In addition, VIZ Media is partnering with Televix Entertainment to present CAPTAIN TSUBASA to Latin American buyers at the upcoming NATPE market (Miami, FL, January 16-18). Televix represents all broadcast and digital licensing rights in Latin American territories, and will be taking meetings at the Fontainebleau Hotel Tresor Tower Suite 1708. “We are thrilled to be handling

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    Kick Off 2018 With Series Debuts Of Fire Punch And RWBY Along With A Special Promotion For Weekly Shonen Jump! Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen Readers are invited to dive into 2018 with all-new manga series! January debuts include the post-apocalyptic adventure Fire Punch and the sleek action saga RWBY. Also catch the latest new volumes for the digital-first releases of One-Punch Man Vol. 13 and Astra Lost in Space Vol. 2, as well as the not-to-be-missed series finale of Nisekoi: False Love (Vol. 25). January Digital Manga Promotion · Yu-Gi-Oh! Digital Manga Sale Start off 2018 with discounts on the expansive collection of Yu-Gi-Oh! titles. All Yu-Gi-Oh! volumes, including Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duelist, and Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium World, will be on sale for only $4.99 each. Available through January 8th across all digital platforms. Check viz.com each week for

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    Exclusive Large 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 daikaiju-sized photos of their limited edition Godzilla figure set based on the hit Toho movie SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016). The three figure set contains clear color variants of the Godzilla (2016) 2nd Form, 3rd Form and 4th Form from X-Plus` DefoReal Series, which blends the popular "Super Deformed" (SD) style -- cute figures with large heads, squat, chubby bodies and stubby limbs -- with more realistic/detailed sculpts. The production run for this item is limited to 150 pieces. 75 sets were sold at the X-Plus booth during Tokyo Comic Con 2017 (December 1-3). The remaining 75 are being offered by the company`s official Shounen Ric website, which is holding an

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    New Hardcover Edition From The Master Of Horror Manga Offers Nine Of The Creator’s Most Nightmarish Tales Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers the chilling new release Shiver: Junji Ito Selected Stories on December 19th. The new anthology from the critically acclaimed master of Japanese horror manga will debut as a hardcover edition under the VIZ Signature imprint. Shiver: Junji Ito Selected Stories contains nine of Junji Ito’s best short stories, as selected by the author himself, presented with accompanying notes and commentary. Shiver is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and carries a print MSRP of $22.99 U.S. / $32.00 CAN. An arm peppered with tiny holes dangles from a sick girl’s window... After an idol hangs herself, balloons bearing

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    New Series Adapts Nintendo’s Bestselling Video Games Into An Imaginative Action/Adventure For Readers Of All Ages Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, expands its catalog of manga titles based on popular Nintendo video game properties with the launch of Splatoon on December 12th. The new series will be released exclusively in print and was created by Sankichi Hinodeya. Splatoon is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and Volume 1 carries an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. Future volumes will be published by VIZ Media on a quarterly basis. In Splatoon, the Turf Wars have started in Inkopolis, and the team that inks the most ground will be crowned the winner! Goggles and Team Blue are ranked lower than their competitors.

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    New Servants, Celebration Summon, Grab Bag, Log-in Bonuses, and Limited Time Craft Essences! Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: fate-go.jp (Japan), fate-go.us (US) Special Thanks to Aiko Makino For the first ever Anime NYC at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York, the FATE/GRAND ORDER (????/????????, Feito/Gurando Oodaa) panel announced a North America exclusive Thanksgiving Special event along with a slew of rewards for players. The Thanksgiving Special includes daily log-in bonuses and special Mana Prism exclusive items which include a limited-time Craft Essence and two different grab bags. The event also marks the emergence of highly anticipated ?5 (SSR) Servant Scáthach, lovingly referred to as Shishou or teacher/master in Japan. Additionally, the game will also give away ten Saint Quartz to celebrate their participation at Anime NYC. Released in June of this year, FATE/GRAND ORDER quickly exceeded one million downloads and is

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    Hardcover Picture Book Editions Feature Vivid And Easy-To-Read Adaptations Of Two Extraordinary Studio Ghibli Feature Films Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers the timeless allure of two of Studio Ghibli’s most acclaimed films with the release of the CASTLE IN THE SKY and PRINCESS MONONOKE Picture Books on December 5th. CASTLE IN THE SKY (????????, Tenkuu no Shiro Rapyuta, 1986), Studio Ghibli’s first feature film, celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2016. This year also marks the 20th Anniversary of PRINCESS MONONOKE (?????, Mononoke Hime, 1997), which has gone on to become one of the studio’s most popular films. VIZ Media’s releases capture the magic of the legendary studio’s animated films with easy-to-read text and full-color pictures taken direct from the films,

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    The Supernatural Sweepers Are Back in Sequel to Paranormal Romance Series QQ Sweeper 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, delivers the sequel to shojo manga creator Kyousuke Motomi’s acclaimed series, QQ Sweeper, with the launch of Queen`s Quality on September 5th. Queen`s Quality is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published under the Shojo Beat imprint. Volume 1 will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The series also launches digitally via VIZ.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Subsequent volumes of the series, which is ongoing in Japan, will be published in English four times a year. In Queen`s Quality, Fumi Nishioka lives

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    Product Info and GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto and Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized, high-res photos of two new Godzilla figures scheduled for this October. Released in collaboration with Bandai, the limited edition figures are based on Toho`s blockbuster hit SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016). Both figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. DefoReal Series: Godzilla (2016) 4th Form Awakening Ver. /?????? ???(2016) ?4?? ??Ver. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Code: 411-PDSS11P Product Size: Height Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches), Length Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: October 2017 Price: ¥5,940 (Approximately $52.72 US, Tax Included) ? Set

    The fan-favorite Jibanyan battles the sinister Snartle in Yo-Kai Watch #2, on sale tomorrow from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2017 LEVEL-5/YWP

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Katie Courtney and Kahlil Schweitzer The second issue of IDW Publishing`s all-new Yo-Kai Watch comic book series will be available from comic book shops and retailers tomorrow, June 7th. IDW has provided SciFi Japan with an extended preview featuring additional pages not available from other press outlets. Yo-Kai Watch #2 Writer: Eric M. Esquivel Artist: Tina Franscisco Colorist: Mae Hao Letterer: Christa Miesner Editor: David Hedgecock Assistant Editor: Chase Marotz Cover: Dono Sanchez Almara In-Store Date: June 7, 2017 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 You`ve played the videogames, watched the cartoons, chewed the bubblegum -- now travel deeper into the Yo-Kai realm than ever before with this miniseries that explores the past, present, and future of the world of YO-KAI WATCH! Fur flies when fan-favorite feline Jibanyan pits his claws against the sinister Snartle`s steel! Subscription Variant For subscription customers only...

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    Product Info and High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto In July 2016, X-Plus and Bandai partnered on the first "Toho Tokusatsu (Special Effects) Museum” Limited Set, featuring palm-sized, high quality soft vinyl figures of the original 1954 Godzilla and the 2004 version from GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (??? ?????????, Gojira Fainaru Uoozu). This September sees the release of a second set, this time featuring the titular monsters from the classic MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (???????, Mosura Tai Gojira, 1964). This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and Shounen Ric, and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho Tokusatsu Museum: Mothra (1964) & Godzilla (1964) Limited Set /?????????? ???(1964)&???(1964) ????? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Code? 411-PMMM09P Godzilla 1964 Size: Height Approximately 10cm (3.9 Inches), Length Approximately 15cm

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    New Series Depicting A War Veteran’s Quest For Hidden Gold In Japan’s Wild Northern Frontier Launches This Summer 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, proudly announces the forthcoming launch of the acclaimed manga series Golden Kamuy on June 20th. The series debuts in print under the VIZ Signature imprint, is rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers and will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN. Future volumes of Golden Kamuy, which is ongoing in Japan, will be published in English by VIZ Media on a quarterly basis. In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto searches the wilderness of the Japanese frontier of Hokkaido for a hoard of hidden gold. With only a cryptic map and a native

    ARAKI HIROHIKO NO MANGAJYUTSU Image courtesy of VIZ Media. ©2015 LUCKY LAND COMMUNICATIONS/ SHUEISHA Inc.

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    Gain Unique Insights And Learn Creative Techniques From JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Creator Hirohiko Araki 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, offers JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure fans and budding artists tremendous insight into the art of creating manga with the June 6th release of Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga. The new hardcover release features unique instructions on drawing techniques, as well as fascinating explorations of character development, conceptualizing storylines, and scripting dialogue as set forth by Hirohiko Araki, one of the most esteemed creators at work today. Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga published in a deluxe hardcover print edition under the Shonen Jump imprint and will carry an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. /

    Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2012 by Yuto Tsukuda, Shun Saeki /SHUEISHA Inc.

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    vWriter Of The Smash Hit Culinary Battle Comedy Series To Appear On Panels And Autograph Sessions 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, teams with the 2017 Anime Expo to proudly welcome Yuto Tsukuda as an official Guest of Honor at this year’s convention. Yuto Tsukuda is the co-creator of the bestselling Weekly Shonen Jump manga series Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma. This action-packed, saucy food comedy is Tsukuda Sensei’s first work to be released in English and is published digitally and in print by VIZ Media (rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens). During Anime Expo, he is scheduled to participate in two panel discussions and two in-person autograph sessions. Event times and additional information on these sessions will be released soon. This

    Whisper explains the world of Yo-Kai Watch in the first issue of IDW`s new comic book series. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2017 LEVEL-5/YWP

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Katie Courtney and Kahlil Schweitzer IDW Publishing has provided a preview of Yo-Kai Watch #1, the all-new, full color comic book series based on this coming year’s hottest anime and video game. Yo-Kai Watch products have sold more than $2 billion in Japan in less than two years... a staggering statistic soon to be repeated in North America. Yo-Kai Watch #1 is now available from comic shops and retailers. Yo-Kai Watch #1 Writer: Eric M. Esquivel Artist: Tina Franscisco Colorist: Mae Hao Letterer: Christa Miesner Editor: David Hedgecock Assistant Editor: David Mariotte Cover: Dono Sanchez Almara In-Store Date: May 17, 2017 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 The hit anime, manga and toy sensation from Japan comes to North American comics! Join Nate and his Yo-Kai, Whisper, as they battle against ill-intentioned Yo-Kai causing terrible trouble in their hometown! Subscription Variant For

    Images courtesy of VIZ Media. Haikyu!! © 2012 by Haruichi Furudate/SHUEISHA Inc. Black Clover © 2015 by Yuki Tabata/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    99 Newly Added Manga Series Available For Digital Lending At Participating North American Public and School Libraries Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing announces a substantial expansion of its catalog of published manga titles available digitally through OverDrive. An impressive update of 99 new series were made available this month to participating public and school libraries across the United States and Canada that utilize OverDrive. OverDrive is a leading digital reading platform, supplying the industry’s largest catalog of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming video to 36,000 libraries and schools worldwide, including 90 percent of all public libraries in the U.S. The latest additions, which augment over 100 other VIZ Media series already available on OverDrive, span an impressive range of action/adventure, sci-fi, fantasy,

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    Source: NECA press release Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA continues to celebrate the most famous kaiju of all time! This version of the beloved monster is based on Godzilla’s “Atomic Blast” attack in the 2001 movie GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (?????????????? ??????, Gojira, Mosura, Kingughidora: Daikaiju Soshingeki), a spectacular battle between Godzilla and some of his most famous foes. The figure stands over 6? tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12? long. It features a removable Atomic Blast effect, all new paint deco, and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail. Manufacturer: NECA Item Number: 42883 UPC: 6-34482-42883-2 Product Dimensions: 6" x 12" Release Date: August 2017 SRP: $22.99 About NECA, Inc. NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) provides wholesale merchandise based on

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    Product Info and High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their latest collaboration with Bandai; a limited edition figure of Mechagodzilla (aka Kiryu) from GODZILLA: TOKYO SOS (???×???×????? SOS, Gojira Tai Mosura Tai Mekagojira Tokyo Esu Oo Esu, 2003). Previously released by X-Plus in September 2013, Kiryu is being re-issued with an updated paint scheme based on the nighttime battle sequence from the film. This new edition comes with a light up gimmick for the figure`s eyes that requires two AAA batteries (sold separately). Also included are the cyborg monster’s "Heavy Arms" weaponry, including the backpack unit and 4 Formula Railguns. This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and Shounen Ric, and will not be available from

    Images courtesy of VIZ Media. CASTLE IN THE SKY © 1986 Studio Ghibli. PRINCESS MONONOKE © 1997 Studio Ghibli - ND. All rights reserved.

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    Full-Color Releases For CASTLE IN THE SKY And PRINCESS MONONOKE Capture The Magic Of These Extraordinary Films 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, received cheers from thrilled attendees this past weekend during its official panel at Chicago’s premier pop culture and comics convention C2E2, where it announced the winter release of a pair of full-color picture books for the famed Studio Ghibli films CASTLE IN THE SKY (????????, Tenkuu no Shiro Rapyuta, 1986) and PRINCESS MONONOKE (?????, Mononoke Hime, 1997). The new books expand VIZ Media’s Studio Ghibli Library and capture the magic of the legendary studio’s animated films with easy-to-read text, full-color pictures direct from the film, and a family-friendly oversized hardcover format aimed at readers of all ages. CASTLE IN

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. TM & © 2017 Nintendo. ZELDA NO DENSETSU FUSHIGI NO BOSHI/MUGEN NO SUNADOKEI [KANZENBAN] © 2016 Akira HIMEKAWA /SHOGAKUKAN

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    Manga Series Based On The Classic Nintendo Video Game Property Released In Deluxe 2-In-1 Omnibus Editions Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, expands its library of manga for THE LEGEND OF ZELDA with the release of The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition – The Minish Cap / Phantom Hourglass on May 9th. The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Editions adapt the 10-volume manga series, based on the classic Nintendo role playing, puzzle-solving, action video game, into a new line of deluxe, omnibus 2-in-1 editions that feature new covers and color illustrations by creator Akira Himekawa. The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition – The Minish Cap / Phantom Hourglass is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry a print MSRP of $17.99

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