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    Source: Ultraman Connection press release Special Thanks to EJ Couloucoundis   Photo courtesy of Ultraman Connection. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Ultraman Zero, one of the most popular superhero characters in all Japanese pop culture, will receive the Key to Industry City at an event celebrating the Tsuburaya Productions Ultraman franchise. Honoring the 15th anniversary of the debut of Ultraman Zero in the 2009 feature MEGA MONSTER BATTLE ULTRA GALAXY: THE MOVIE. On behalf of the Upper New York Bay waterfront complex in Brooklyn, New York, Anthony Marino will present the Key to Ultraman Zero who will appear live at the event. There are also rumors that Zero’s nemesis, Ultraman Belial, may crash the event as well! All are invited to join the crew of Ultraman Connection and a number of incredible guests on Saturday, October 19th, from 2:30 to 9 PM in Industry City, Building 5, as they celebrate

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    In Theaters November 10, 11 & 12 and Now Available in Both the United States and CanadaSource: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of Fathom Events. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION This November, Toei Animation and Fathom Events will present the world English dub premiere of the highly anticipated new series DRAGON BALL DAIMA as a three-day, limited release, which has now been expanded to include both the United States and Canada and will screen exclusively in more than 1,000 theaters locations during its November 10 - 12 run. Moviegoers will be treated to a special introduction by Japanese actor Masako Nozawa, the voice of Goku, that can only be experienced in theaters. Fans can now purchase tickets to the DRAGON BALL DAIMA World English Dub Premiere theatrical release, which will screen November 10, 11 & 12 and features the first three episodes

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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 British horror-thriller THE BEAST WITHIN. The narrative directorial debut by documentary filmmaker Alexander J. Farrell (REFUGEE), and a cast including Kit Harington (GAME OF THRONES, ETERNALS), Ashleigh Cummings (THE GOLDFINCH, CITADEL), Caoilinn Springall (STOPMOTION, THE MIDNIGHT SKY), and James Cosmo (BRAVEHEART, GAME OF THRONES)​, bring a “timelessness” (Variety) to this atmospheric, supernatural tale--shot mostly around the historic Harewood Woods and Castle in West Yorkshire, UK. After a series of strange events leads her to question her family’s isolated life on a fortified compound deep in the English wilds, 10-year-old Willow (Caoilinn Springall) follows her parents on one of their secret late-night treks to the

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    Experience the charm of Ultraman through pop art, illustrations, and interactive photo spots! Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://kusou-ultraman.m-78.jp/fue/  (Japan)Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/tsuburaya_event My First Ultraman Exhibition poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake) will hold the "First Ultraman Exhibition"(はじめてのウルトラマン展, Hajimete no Urutoraman-ten) from Friday, November 1 to Sunday, November 17, 2024 at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building (1-28-2 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo). The "First Ultraman Exhibition" is being developed as one of the projects of the "Ultraman Fantasy Special Effects Series" (空想特撮シリーズ ウルトラマン, Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu Urutoraman) project, which uses "fantasy" as a keyword to enjoy the charm of Ultraman. In the exhibition area, episodes and characters are introduced with pop art and cute illustrations so that attendees can enjoy the charm of Ultraman without any stress. There

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Toho This October 17-20 at New York Comic Con, Bandai will offer fans an exclusive Godzilla Monster Series Godzilla 2023 Special Gold Edition figure. Based on the 6" Godzilla Action Figure Set Series Godzilla (2023) figure, Bandai's NYCC 2024 exclusive gold version features the same articulation-packed sculpt, approximately 6.25" height and 3.5" length, and 18 points of articulation. Joining its lustrous new paint job is also a gold heat ray effect part fit for celebrating Godzilla's 70th anniversary. Fans can buy the Godzilla Monster Series Godzilla 2023 Special Gold Edition figure for $34.99 at Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc.'s Booth: 2621. New York Comic ConOctober 17-20, 2024Javits Center429 11th Avenue New York, NY 10001 Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©

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    The main cast of ULTRAMAN ARC will appear every day!Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.ultra-expo.com/prism2025/Official X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/m78expo Ultra Heroes EXPO 2025 New Year Festival poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatakei) will host the "Ultra Heroes EXPO 2025 New Year Festival in Tokyo Dome City" (ウルトラヒーローズEXPO 2025 ニューイヤーフェスティバル IN 東京ドームシティ,  Urutora Hīrōzu EXPO 2025 Nyū Iyā Fesutibaru IN Tōkyō Dōmu Shiti) at Ikebukuro Sunshine City (3-1-4 Higashi-ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) from Friday, December 27th, 2024 to Monday, January 6th, 2025 at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall. "Ultra Heroes EXPO" is a popular year-end and New Year's holiday event for the Ultraman series, with the 2025 festival held under the theme of “Bringing the Power of Imagination to Heroes". The EXPO is also planned to be held in conjunction with other events in and around Tokyo

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION ©Akiyoshi Hongo, TOEI ANIMATION Programming Line-Up Includes Trio of Franchise Panels Featuring Celebrity Guests Together with One Piece: Mugiwara Store and Dim Mak Pop-Up Store Experiences Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (Publicity Partners) Legendary anime studio Toei Animation returns to New York Comic Con (“NYCC”) this year with a triple celebration of Dragon Ball, One Piece and Digimon. For NYCC 2024, Toei Animation will spotlight these three fan-favorite properties and global hit franchises with mix of celebrity guest panels and fan experiences. This year, Toei Animation’s exhibit booth (#2635) will feature two pop-up shops including the always popular Toei Animation X Dim Mak Pop-Up Shop with its curated selection of One Piece merchandise, including hoodies, t-shirts and shorts as wells as NYCC exclusive releases like a Straw Hats

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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

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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 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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    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

    Celebrate Godzilla's 70th Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Celebrate Godzilla's 70th Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma and Tetsu Shiota   Event exclusive editions of classic movie posters will be available for purchase at the Godzilla 70th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo! Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle in Los Angeles (aka Anime Jungle) will be celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Godzilla with a Godzilla 70th Anniversary pop-up shop and special screening of the 1954 GODZILLA and GODZILLA MINUS ONE. The movies will be screening only on Saturday, November 2nd at the historic Aratani Theatre. GODZILLA (1954) is in black and white and shown in the original Japanese with English subtitles. GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023)

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    © Full Moon Features Source: MVD EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of MVD Entertainment. © Full Moon Features MVD Entertainment is offering our readers a chance to win their new Full Moon Blu-ray of THE PRIMEVALS (2023), the long-delayed film by the late stop motion genius David Allen (THE HOWLING, WILLOW, GHOSTBUSTERS 2, PUPPET MASTER, EQUINOX, FLESH GORDON Stop motion FX wizard David Allen's long-planned passion project was shelved in the 1990's after Allen passed away from cancer. Finally completed in 2023 by Full Moon and former Allen associate Chris Endicott (AVENGERS: ENDGAME), THE PRIMEVALS is the ultimate retro-fantasy adventure, employing a wild array of arresting, 100% hand-rendered, stop-motion special effects in the vein of THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD, VALLEY OF GWANGI, CLASH OF THE TITANS and EQUINOX, and a rich orchestral score from composer Richard Band. THE PRIMEVALS lives!

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    Source: VIZ Media, LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Chantelle Sturt Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. OK/STDP VIZ Media, in collaboration with JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan Society in New York, is excited to announce bicoastal events celebrating the voice acting talents from BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR BLOOD WAR, the latest installment of the acclaimed series by legendary mangaka Tite Kubo. Join renowned voice actors Masakazu Morita (Ichigo Kurosaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (Uryu Ishida) for an exclusive screening, live voice acting demonstration, and autograph session. WHAT:  VIZ Media, in partnership with JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan Society in New York, is hosting a special bicoastal event featuring two of the most iconic voice actors from the anime BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR BLOOD WAR: Masakazu Morita (voice of Ichigo Kurosaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (voice of Uryu Ishida).  This limited-seating event begins with a screening of BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR

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    Source: Iconic Events Releasing press release Official Site: https://www.iconicreleasing.com/ax-cinema-nights/ Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab Public Relations) Iconic Events Releasing, a company specializing in distributing limited engagement theatrical events to movie theatres, has partnered with Bandai/Namco to announce the addition of several new titles to its previously announced 2024/2025 AX Cinema Nights lineup including MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM II: SOLDIERS OF SORROW, MOBILE SUITE GUNDAM III: ENCOUNTERS IN SPACE, and MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: CHAR'S COUNTERATTACK.  These immersive, experiential community screenings commence in October and will continue into April of 2025. The Mobile Suit Gundam films will be presented with English subtitles and original Japanese dialogue tracks. The latest AX Cinema Nights series will be shown in more than 500 theatres across North America. Tickets, participating theatres, and more information are available at: https://www.ax-cinemanights.com/   Photo courtesy of Iconic Events

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Photos: Kohl Murdock Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (Publicity Partners) Steve Aoki returned to New York Fashion Week this season with DIM MAK x ONE PIECE in partnership with Toei Animation to present a groundbreaking immersive runway experience on September 9th, 2024, at Artechhouse. The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE: Spring/Summer 2025 Collection was unveiled as part of Toei Animation’s year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic anime series. This collaboration, proudly presented by Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Collection and Toei Animation, represents a transformative moment for anime in the fashion world, where the bold and adventurous spirit of One Piece meets the cutting-edge designs of Dim Mak. The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE:

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    Photo courtesy of the Dryden Theatre. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author: John YearaSource: George Eastman House It is truly a good time to be a Godzilla fan. The historic Dryden Theater will once again, for the first time in almost two decades, host 4 of Toho Studios films featuring everyone's favorite radioactive Kaiju and King of the Monsters, GODZILLA. This time, the films will be introduced by the University of Rochester's professor of Japanese Visual and Cultural studies, Joanne Bernardi Ph.D. The series is a tie-in with a course she is teaching this semester at the University of Rochester, “Atomic Creatures: Godzilla.” Dr Bernardi expresses gratitude to Curator of Exhibitions Jared Case, who went above and beyond to identify and secure rights to show the titles in the upcoming series. The showings begin on September 11th, with the original Japanese GOJIRA. This will be followed

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