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    Source: Electro 89 Official Site: sao-movie.net (Japan), sao-movie.net/us (US) Official Twitter: twitter.com/sao_anime A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese promotional agency Electro 89 has provided a gallery of high-res images from the new anime film, SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE – ORDINAL SCALE – (??? ???????????? -???????????-, Gekijooban Soodo Aato Onrain -Oodinaru Sukeeru-, 2017). After a successful American theatrical run featuring the original Japanese language with English subtitles, – ORDINAL SCALE – will return to U.S. theaters starting April 22, 2017 with the highly anticipated English dub, courtesy of Aniplex of America and Azoland Pictures. Visit the film`s official homepage for further details. Synopsis The NerveGear, the world’s first dedicated full-dive device developed by the genius programmer, Akihiko Kayaba in 2022... a revolutionary machine that opened up infinite possibilities for the world of VR (Virtual Reality.) 4 years later... A next-generation, wearable multi-device

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

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    SimulDub Episodes to Stream Exclusively on FunimationNow; Season 2 to Premiere on All Three Platforms Together on April 1 Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Official Site: heroaca.com (Japan), funimation.com/myheroclass (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto On the heels of its acquisition of MY HERO ACADEMIA (???????????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia) Season 2 earlier this month, Funimation Entertainment has announced that English-subtitled simulcast episodes of the new season will stream on both Crunchyroll and Hulu, which will launch on April 1 along with the English SimulDub on FunimationNow as part of the simultaneous premiere with Japan. As part of this announcement, Funimation will now exclusively stream English SimulDub episodes of MY HERO ACADEMIA Season 2 on FunimationNow while English-subtitled simulcast episodes of the new season will exclusively stream on Hulu and Crunchyroll. As previously revealed, the first six episodes of both the English-subtitled simulcast and English SimulDub

    The BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS series premiere simulcasts on April 5th. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2017 BORUTO

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    Digital, Broadcast, Home Media And Merchandising Rights Acquired For North And Latin America Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/boruto (Japan), viz.com/boruto, hulu.com/boruto (US) 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, has announced the acquisition of digital, broadcast, home media and master merchandising rights to BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS (BORUTO-???- NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS, 2017). VIZ Media acquired the rights for the highly-anticipated anime series for the North American and Latin American markets. In partnership with VIZ Media, the first episode of the new series will make its U.S. simulcast premiere on Hulu beginning April 5th, the same day as its premiere in Japan. New episodes will continue to premiere weekly on Wednesdays. BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS is the action-packed continuation of the famed

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    Ticket Sales to Begin Today (3/14) on the Official Homepages Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: sao-movie.net (Japan), sao-movie.net/us (US) Official Twitter: twitter.com/sao_anime Special Thanks to Anthony Foronda Aniplex of America announced today that they have begun ticket sales for the upcoming dubbed theatrical release of SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE – ORDINAL SCALE – (??? ???????????? -???????????-, Gekijooban Soodo Aato Onrain -Oodinaru Sukeeru-), today, March 14, on the official homepages sao-movie.net/us and azolandpictures.com/sao-movie. After a successful theatrical run featuring the original Japanese language with English subtitles, – ORDINAL SCALE – will return to U.S. theaters starting April 22, 2017 and feature the highly anticipated English dub. Aniplex of America also confirmed that theater patrons will receive an exclusive giveaway item with each purchased ticket while supplies

    Three teams of Precures team-up in PRETTY CURE DREAM STARS! THE MOVIE. Image courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. ©2017 PDSMC ©2016 Pretty Cure Dream Stars! the Movie Production Committee

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: precure-dreamstars.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toei has provided additional high-res images from PRETTY CURE DREAM STARS! THE MOVIE (????????????????, Eiga Purikyua Doriimu Sutaazu!), opening in Japanese theaters on March 18th. About Toei Company, Ltd. Established in 1951, Toei Company is not only producing and distributing films, but is also one of the major exhibitors in Japan. The company owns two film studios located in Tokyo and Kyoto. The films produced cover wide range of genres, exceeding 20,000 titles. About Toei Animation Company, Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo and sales offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Paris, Toei Animation ranks among the world’s most prolific animation production studios. Toei Animation’s operations include animation development and production, and worldwide marketing and program licensing with flagship titles such

    Image courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © Go Nagai/Dynamic Planning ©TOEI ©TOEI ANIMATION

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    The Original, Legendary Super Robot Animation Is Revived in Theaters Source: Toei Animation Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: mazingerz-world.com (Japan) MAZINGER Z is being revived as a movie for the first time in 45 years! The super robot animation MAZINGER Z, which swept through Japan in the 1970s, is reborn! MAZINGER Z (??????, Majingaa Z, 1972–1974) was an enormously successful animation on broadcast television in the 1970s with the highest audience rating of more than 30%. As an original animation about a combining/boarding-type robot, it inspired many boys to dream and hope. The animation, which was broadcast worldwide including Europe and Latin America, is representative of Japanese animation culture and influenced science fiction action robots in each country. It still has avid fans today. Now the super robot, Mazinger Z, will be revived for the first time in 45 years on the big screen (produced by

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    VIZ Media Heads To The Washington D.C. Metro Area To Celebrate SAILOR MOON, BORUTO And More! Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media heads to Katsucon this coming weekend to participate in its first anime convention of 2017. VIZ Media will support the event with a pair of panel discussions and a very special BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE English dub world premiere. Katsucon 2017 takes place February 17-19, 2017 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, located in the D.C. metro area in National Harbor, MD. The annual convention for multicultural enthusiasts and entertainment is produced by Katsucon Entertainment, Inc. (KEI), an educational organization dedicated to bringing information about Japanese animation, society, and traditional and popular culture to fans everywhere. Additional information is available

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    Highly Anticipated Feature From ELEVEN ARTS, Aniplex of America Inc. and Fathom Events Source: Fathom Events press release Official Site: sao-movie.net (Japan), sao-movie.net/us (US) Official Twitter: twitter.com/sao_anime The wildly popular anime series SWORD ART ONLINE (????????????, Soodo Aato Onrain) is set to make its U.S. cinematic premiere with the English subtitled “SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE – ORDINAL SCALE – A Special Event.” At this exclusive event, anime fans will experience an all-new adventure with Kirito, Asuna and their party members as they explore the world of “Ordinal Scale,” a new hit game utilizing augmented reality technology. This one-night event comes to movie theaters on Thursday, March 9 at 8:00 p.m. local time, from Fathom Events, Aniplex of America Inc. and ELEVEN ARTS. In addition to the full-length, English

    Shout! Factory and Animatsu Entertainment enter film distribution deal for IN THIS CORNER OF THE WORLD for North America. Image courtesy of Shout! Factory. © Fumiyo Kouno/Futabasha/Konosekai no katasumini Project

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    Source: Shout! Factory press release Official Site: konosekai.jp (Japan), inthiscornermovie.com (English) Special Thanks to Tom Chen Shout! Factory, a multi-platform media company, and Animatsu Entertainment, a London-based producer, licensor and distributor of anime in the UK and Ireland, have entered into an exclusive film deal to distribute the new animated feature IN THIS CORNER OF THE WORLD (????????, Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni, 2016) in North America. The announcement was made today by Shout! Factory’s founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos; and Animatsu Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer, Jerome Mazandarani. Based on the award-winning manga by Fumiyo Kouno, the film is written and directed by Sunao Katabuchi. Director Katabuchi began his career working closely with Hayao Miyazaki before directing his own animated films, including the acclaimed animated features MAI MAI MIRACLE (????????????, Maimai Shinko to Sennen no Mahoo, 2009) and PRINCESS ARETE

    Three teams of Precures try to stop the machinations of Karasutengu in PRETTY CURE DREAM STARS! THE MOVIE. Image courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. ©2017 PDSMC ©2016 Pretty Cure Dream Stars! the Movie Production Committee

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    Details for New Anime Feature Film from Toei Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: precure-dreamstars.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toei has provided information and high-res images from PRETTY CURE DREAM STARS! THE MOVIE (????????????????, Eiga Purikyua Doriimu Sutaazu!), the twenty-second feature film in the PRETTY CURE series. The movie features Precures from the two most recent television series, GO! PRINCESS PRETTY CURE (GO!??????????, GO! Purinsesu PuriKyua, 2015-16) and WITCHY PRETTY CURE! (???????????, Mahoo Tsukai Purikyua, 2016-17) plus the upcoming KIRAKIRA ? PRETTY CURE A LA MODE (???????????????, Kirakira ? Purikyua Ara Moodo, 2017). PRETTY CURE DREAM STARS! THE MOVIE will open in Japanese theaters on March 18th. Story I will go with you! Go through the door of light to a lush world -- with three Precures to protect you! One day, Ichika Usami (aka Cure Whip) of Pretty

    Friends Birk and Ronja in the anime series RONJA, THE ROBBER`S DAUGHTER from Polygon Pictures, Studio Ghibli and Saltkråkan. Image courtesy of Amazon.com, Inc. © NHK?NEP?Dwango, licensed by Saltkråkan AB, The Astrid Lindgren Company

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    International Emmy Award-Winning Animated Series From Polygon Pictures and Studio Ghibli Source: Amazon.com, Inc. press release Official Site: nhk.or.jp/ronja (Japan) Amazon`s original kids series, RONJA, THE ROBBER`S DAUGHTER (????????, Sanzoku no Musume Roonya, 2014-15), is set to premiere on Prime Video on January 27 in the US and UK. An animated adventure for kids and families, the new series is narrated by Golden Globe Award-winning actress Gillian Anderson (THE X-FILES), directed by Gor? Miyazaki (UP ON POPPY HILL, TALES FROM EARTHSEA), animated by Polygon Pictures (upcoming GODZILLA anime film), and presented by the Academy Award-winning Studio Ghibli (SPIRITED AWAY, HOWL`S MOVING CASTLE) and Saltkråkan (the Astrid Lindgren Company). RONJA, THE ROBBER`S DAUGHTER is already a full-fledged hit in Japan, winning the International Emmy Award for “Best Kids Animation.” The series is based on the wildly-popular children`s fantasy book of the same name by

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    Following its U.S. Debut, Film to Hit More Than 30 Canadian Cities on January 26, 2017 Source: Sentai Filmworks press release Official Site: girls-und-panzer.jp (Japan), girlsundpanzerderfilm.com (North America) Special Thanks to Carolyn Medrano Sentai Filmworks, a leading independent distributor of Japanese anime and pop culture programming, has announced its Canadian release schedule for the English-dubbed, critically acclaimed, and record-breaking Japanese anime film, GIRLS UND PANZER DER FILM (?????????? ???, Gaaruzu & Pantsuaa Gekijooban, 2015). Beginning January 26, 2017, GIRLS UND PANZER DER FILM will screen in more than 30 major Canadian cities, including: Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. “GIRLS UND PANZER DER FILM has a massive global fan following -- from its record-breaking run in Japan, to its national U.S. release -- and we know Canada has an immense fan base,” said John

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    First Feature Film Of The Legendary Magical Girl Anime Series Makes A Big Screen Premiere With A Celebrated English Cast 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 notably increased the number of cities and theatres that will present the U.S. premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????, Gekijooban Bishoojo Senshi Seeraa Muun Aaru, 1993). The special limited engagement is now being hosted in more than 240 theaters, with theaters continuing to be added in the coming weeks. Newly added screenings are in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Denver, and more! The exclusive event will also feature the North American theatrical debut of the original SAILOR MOON short, MAKE UP! SAILOR GUARDIANS (??????? ??????,

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    Mamoru Oshii Classic to Screen in 110 U.S. Theaters Source: Funimation Films, Lionsgate press release Official Site: funimationfilms.com/ghostintheshell (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto The GHOST IN THE SHELL (?????, Kookaku Kidootai) franchise has been entertaining audiences for more than 25 years and this February, Lionsgate and Funimation Films are partnering together to bring the 1995, groundbreaking anime film back to theaters for a two-day limited theatrical engagement. The original GHOST IN THE SHELL movie from acclaimed director Mamoru Oshii, will return to the big screen on February 7 – 8, 2017 in 110 theaters across the United States. Moviegoers will be able to enjoy both the original Japanese version with subtitles as well as the English dub of the film. Each will be available on

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    The Sunny Is Reaching Shore! Source: Funimation Films press releases Official Site: onepiece-film2016.com (Japan), funimationfilms.com/onepiecegold (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Toei Animation`s ONE PIECE FILM: GOLD (?????????????, Wan Piisu Firumu Goorudo) hits select theaters TOMORROW from Funimation Films. It`s only playing until January 17th -- don`t miss it! The film, from Eiichiro Oda, original creator and executive producer of the ONE PIECE anime series, is the 13th film in the franchise and the first since 2012. ONE

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    Ticket Sales to Begin January 6 on the Official Homepage Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: sao-movie.net (Japan), sao-movie.net/us (US) Official Twitter: twitter.com/sao_anime Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki Aniplex of America announced today that they will begin ticket sales for the upcoming nationwide theatrical release of the highly anticipated movie, SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE – ORDINAL SCALE – (??? ???????????? -???????????-, Gekijooban Soodo Aato Onrain -Oodinaru Sukeeru-), this Friday, January 6th, on their official homepage at 12:00 p.m. (PST). Aniplex of America, along with the film distribution company ELEVEN ARTS, will be kicking off their national release of this mega-hit animated feature on Thursday, March 9th with a special one-night Fathom Event. SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE – ORDINAL SCALE – will be distributed in the original Japanese audio with English subtitles.

    Allen, Nick, Nash Gold Jr., Zach and Jason Silver are the arrogant American street basketball team, Jabberwock. Image courtesy of Shochiku Co. © Tadatoshi Fujimaki/Shueisha ? Kuroko`s Basketball Film Partners

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: kurobas.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Distributor Shochiku Co., Ltd. has provided information and high-res images for the upcoming anime film, KUROKO’S BASKETBALL: LAST GAME (??? ?????? LAST GAME, Gekijooban Kuroko no Basuke Rasuto Geemu). The movie opens in Japan on March 18, 2017. Kuroko’s Basketball began as a manga by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 2009 to 2014. The collected volumes have sold more than 30 million copies. The TV adaptation from Production I.G (GHOST IN THE SHELL) ran for three seasons beginning in 2012. The franchise jumped to the big screen in 2016 with KUROKO’S BASKETBALL: WINTER CUP HIGHLIGHTS (?????? ???????????, Kuroko no Basuke Uintaakappu Sooshuuhen) -- aka KUROKO’S BASKETBALL: WINTER CUP OMNIBUS -- three movie compilations of the series’ third season. Now comes LAST GAME, an all-new

    The master thief Arsène Lupin III and his compatriots Fujiko Mine and Daisuke Jigen return to theaters in the upcoming feature film, LUPIN THE IIIRD: GOEMON ISHIKAWA`S SPRAY OF BLOOD. Image courtesy of Showgate. Original comic books created by Monkey Punch © TMS

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    Source: Showgate Inc. Official Site: goemon-ishikawa.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Distributor Showgate Inc. has provided additional images from their upcoming release, LUPIN THE IIIRD: GOEMON ISHIKAWA’S SPRAY OF BLOOD (LUPIN THE IIIRD ????????, Lupin the IIIrd Chikemuri no Ishikawa Goemon). The latest Lupin the 3rd anime movie will open in Japan on February 4, 2017. About Showgate Inc./Hakuhodo DY music & pictures Inc. Established in 1990, Showgate Inc. (aka Hakuhodo DY music & pictures Inc.) develops, produces, & distributes a wide range of film and animation contents. The company is also seeking rights in all media for non-Japanese features, both commercial & arthouse, as script stage or as completed films. They also handle worldwide sales of Japanese features & animations. For more information on LUPIN

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    Highly Anticipated Feature Film to Hit U.S. Box Offices on March 9, 2017 Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: sao-movie.net (Japan), sao-movie.net/us (US) Official Twitter: twitter.com/sao_anime Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki Aniplex of America Inc. announced today that the nationwide release of the highly anticipated feature film SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE – ORDINAL SCALE – (??? ???????????? -???????????-, Gekijooban Soodo Aato Onrain -Oodinaru Sukeeru-) will take place on March 9, 2017. Details on theater locations and tickets for the nationwide release will be announced at a later date on the official homepage. SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE – ORDINAL SCALE – will be distributed by ELEVEN ARTS in the original Japanese audio with English subtitles. The animated TV series SWORD ART ONLINE (????????????, Soodo Aato Onrain) is based on author Reki

    The swordsman Goemon Ishikawa takes center stage in the upcoming feature film, LUPIN THE IIIRD: GOEMON ISHIKAWA`S SPRAY OF BLOOD. Image courtesy of Showgate. Original comic books created by Monkey Punch © TMS

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    Source: Showgate Inc. Official Site: goemon-ishikawa.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Distributor Showgate Inc. has provided information and images from their upcoming release, LUPIN THE IIIRD: GOEMON ISHIKAWA’S SPRAY OF BLOOD (LUPIN THE IIIRD ????????, Lupin the IIIrd Chikemuri no Ishikawa Goemon). The anime will open at the Shinjuku Baltic 9 and other theaters across Japan on February 4, 2017. GOEMON ISHIKAWA’S SPRAY OF BLOOD will be the third entry in a series of prequels by Telecom Animation Film based on Monkey Punch`s manga Lupin the Third -- detailing the master thief`s first encounters with his most famous allies -- that began with the 13 episode LUPIN THE THIRD: THE WOMAN CALLED FUJIKO MINE (LUPIN THE THIRD ??????????, Lupin the Third ?Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna, 2012). The feature film LUPIN THE THIRD: JIGEN`S GRAVESTONE (LUPIN THE IIIRD ???????, Lupin the IIIrd

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