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    Naoki Urasawa’s Acclaimed Series About A Group Of Boys Trying To Save The World From Destruction Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, proudly announces the release of Naoki Urasawa’s award-winning manga 20th Century Boys in a deluxe new omnibus edition on September 18th. 20th Century Boys: The Perfect Edition Vol. 1 will be published exclusively in print and includes two complete volumes of the original 22-volume epic manga series in a deluxe omnibus edition featuring new cover art and select pages in their original color presentation. A final volume titled 21st Century Boys: The Perfect Edition concludes the two-time Eisner winning story. Volume 1 will carry a print MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $26.99 CAN. Future Perfect Edition releases of the series

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Last month, SciFi Japan posted information and nearly 120 daikaiju-sized photos of giant monster figures scheduled for release in September 2018 from X-Plus Co., Ltd. X-Plus has now provided high-res pics of the bonus Dr. Serizawa that will be included with the Limited Edition Toho Daikaiju Series: Godzilla (1954) figure. Serizawa is sculpted dressed in diving gear and holding the Oxygen Destroyer, and stands approximately 3 inches tall. The Limited Edition Godzilla/Serizawa set is sold exclusively by X-Plus` Shonen-Ric website and Toho’s official Godzilla Store. The standard "General Distribution" version (without Serizawa) can be purchased from stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res 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 giant, high-res photos of their DefoReal Series figure of Godzilla (1962) from KING KONG VS GODZILLA (??????????, Kingu Kongu Tai Gojira, 1962). The modeling of the "super deformed" figure gives a sense of weight and volume to the lower body, a trademark of the fan-favorite Godzilla `62 design (commonly known as "Kingogi"). In addition to the General Distribution figure with a closed mouth, there will be a Limited Edition version with dorsal fins molded in phosphorescent material, allowing them to glow in the dark. The Limited Edition Godzilla (1962) will be sold exclusively online by X-Plus` Shonen-Ric website and Toho`s official Godzilla Store, and will not be available

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    Craft Book Features Dozens Of Patterns And Instructions To Create Cute Pompoms Based On Beloved POKÉMON Characters Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZ.com/Pokemon 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, blends adorable Japanese crafts with POKÉMON fun with the release of Pompom Pokémon on September 11th. The new officially licensed craft book features dozens of patterns to create cute pompoms of popular POKÉMON characters and includes step-by-step instructions with full-color photographs. Instructions for a DIY pompom maker and a guide to different types of yarn are also included. Pompom Pokémon will be published exclusively in print with an MSRP of $17.99 U.S. / $24.99 CAN. Pompom Pokémon was written by handicraft artist, Sachiko Susa, and contains 32 patterns with photographs and instructions for pompom

    Photo courtesy of NECA. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018 NECA, Inc.

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    Source: NECA press release Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA continues to celebrate the most famous kaiju in the world in action figure form! This version of the beloved monster is based on the 1962 movie KING KONG VS GODZILLA (??????????, Kingu Kongu Tai Gojira). The figure measures 6? tall and 12” long from head to tail. It features over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail! Manufacturer: NECA Item Number: 42885 UPC: 6-34482-42885-6 Product Dimensions: 6" x 12" Release Date: October 2018 SRP: $27.99 About NECA, Inc. NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) provides wholesale merchandise based on a wide variety of licenses. They are one of the largest providers of wholesale licensed movie merchandise in the country. With products from popular licenses like

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    Tony Valente’s Supernatural Adventure Series Arrives This September 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 the release of the new manga series Radiant on September 11th. Radiant is a supernatural action and adventure series created by French-born artist and writer Tony Valente. A Japanese-produced anime adaptation of Valente’s manga will premiere this fall. Radiant is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published in print with an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The series also launches digitally on September 11th via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, and will be available from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Volume 1 features 8 full-color pages. Future volumes of Radiant will be published by VIZ Media on

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    Science Meets The Stone Age In New Shonen Jump Series From The Writer Of Eyeshield 21 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 new dystopian manga adventure Dr. Stone on September 4th. Dr. Stone is written by Riichiro Inagaki (Eyeshield 21) with art by Boichi. The series is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published in print under the Shonen Jump imprint with an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. DR. STONE also launches digitally on September 4th via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Future volumes of the series will be published on a bimonthly basis. In Dr. Stone, one fateful day all

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    Digital Stickers for ATTACK ON TITAN, MY HERO ACADEMIA and Many Other Titles Will Be Coming to the Quidd App in the Coming Months Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Today, Funimation, Cryptozoic Entertainment and Quidd announce a wide-ranging partnership to create digital collectibles for an array of properties including ATTACK ON TITAN, TOKYO GHOUL, MY HERO ACADEMIA, FULL METAL PANIC and HELLSING. These and other titles from Funimation`s catalog will be making their way to Quidd, the leading platform for digital goods, which is available on iOS and Android (LINK). Fans of these iconic series will have their first opportunity to buy, trade and interact with like-minded anime enthusiasts to collect digital stickers, trading cards and figures from their favorite properties. "We`re thrilled that fans everywhere will soon have new way to share, enjoy and indulge in their favorite anime -- as digital collectibles," said Gen

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res 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 giant, high-res photos of their DefoReal Series figure of Godzilla (2001) from GODZILLA, MOTHRA, KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (?????????????? ??????, Gojira Mosura Kingu Gidora: Daikaijuu Sookoogeki, 2001). The "super deformed" figure boasts the characteristic white eyes of the GMK Godzilla, along with a realistic sculpt to present an intimidatingly cute monster. In addition to the General Distribution figure with a closed mouth, there will be a Limited Edition version with an open-jawed Godzilla stomping Baragon. The Godzilla and Baragon figures are permanently attached to each other. The Limited Edition Godzilla (2001) will be sold exclusively online by X-Plus` Shonen-Ric website and Toho`s official Godzilla Store, and

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    Pokémon Adventures And Pokémon Movie Adaptations Will Be Available On VIZ Media’s Digital Platform And Partner Sites Starting July 24th Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZ.com/Pokemon 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 exciting news to manga readers and POKÉMON fans across North America as it announces the digital launch of a comprehensive library of Pokémon manga titles. Beginning today and continuing each month through the start of 2019, Pokémon Adventures manga arcs will launch digitally on viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as on VIZ Media digital partner platforms including the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. A variety of popular Pokémon Adventures manga volumes as well as theatrical movie manga adaptations will be available. July 24th: Pokémon

    VIZ Media`s 2019 releases include two NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND books by Hayao Miyazaki. © 1984 Nibariki • GH

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    Publishing Roster Expands With My Hero Academia: School Briefs, Urusei Yatsura, Fullmetal Alchemist Four-Panel Comics, And More! 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, expands its publishing catalog with a variety of new acquisitions announced during its official panel events held this past weekend at Comic-Con International 2018. The new titles are scheduled for release beginning early next year and include My Hero Academia: School Briefs, the first of three prose short story collections based on the hit superhero action series created by Kohei Horikoshi. Rumiko Takahashi’s beloved manga series Urusei Yatsura receives a new large trim edition, and Hiromu Arakawa brings us hilarious four-panel comics from the world of Fullmetal Alchemist. Two new NAUSICAÄ books, The Art of Nausicaä of the

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2016 by Tsuyoshi Takaki /SHUEISHA Inc.

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    A Young Ninja Becomes Involved In A Supernatural War In New Shonen Jump Series 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 a new, supernatural story with the release of Black Torch on August 7th. Black Torch features story and artwork by Tsuyoshi Takaki and will be published in print under the Shonen Jump imprint with an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The print edition of Volume 1 also includes a fold-out full-color poster. Black Torch will launch digitally on August 7th via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Future volumes of the series will be published on a quarterly basis. In Black Torch, Jiro Azuma

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    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, thrilled fans during its official panel held at Anime Expo as it announced the acquisitions of the MEGALOBOX anime series and the publications NieR: Automata: Short Story Long and Smashed: Junji Ito Story Collection. MEGALOBOX reboots the classic manga published by Kodansha, Tomorrow’s Joe, the widely acclaimed story of an orphan who becomes a champion boxer that marks its 50th Anniversary this year. VIZ Media acquired the exclusive theatrical, broadcast, home media, and non-exclusive streaming, merchandise and consumer products rights to MEGALOBOX from TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd., one of the world`s largest and most distinguished animation studios. A variety of renowned anime industry veterans make up MEGALOBOX’s staff, including Director and Conceptual Design by Yo

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    Source: NECA press release Special Thanks to Summer Mullins From SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira), the blockbuster 2016 movie that returned the classic Godzilla franchise to its roots! This version of the most famous kaiju in the world is based on Godzilla’s “Atomic Blast” attack in the movie. The figure measures 6? tall and 12? long from head to tail. It features Atomic Blast effects that attach to both mouth and tail, all new paint deco, new head sculpt, and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail! Manufacturer: NECA Item Number: 42882 UPC: 6-34482-42882-5 Product Dimensions: 6" x 12" Release Date: November 2018 SRP: $24.99 About NECA, Inc. NECA (National Entertainment

    Bluefin offers a selection of exclusive MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM collectibles and model kits at AX 2018. From left to right: MG GUNDAM ASTRAY GOLD FRAME (Special Coating), MG Hyaku-Shiki 2.0 (Clear Version), MG TALLGEESE (Special Coating) and MG GUNDAM SEVEN SWORD (Clear Color Version). Photos courtesy of Bluefin. © SOTSU • SUNRISE

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    Source: Bluefin Corp., MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, heads to the nation’s largest dedicated anime, manga and Japanese pop culture conventions -- Anime Expo 2018 -- with a vast array of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM collectibles and model kits from Bandai Spirit Hobby that will be available for purchase during the event. Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention in North America and will take place July 5th–8th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at anime-expo.org. Bluefin will be located on the main show floor in Booth #2406. Stop by the Bluefin booth to browse an impressive collection of Limited Edition GunPla (Gundam Plastic Model) kits from Bandai Spirits Hobby. • 1/100 Scale

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media.

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    Follow A Boy’s Quest For Revenge Against A Demon That Murdered His Family And Transformed His Sister 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, kicks off a new supernatural action-adventure manga series set in early 20th century Japan with the launch of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba on July 3rd. This manga release features story and artwork by creator Koyoharu Gotouge and will be published under the Shonen Jump imprint with an age rating of ‘T’ for Teens. Print MSRP for Volume 1 will be $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba also launches digitally on July 3rd via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Future volumes

    The hardcover collection One Piece Color Walk Compendium: East Blue to Skypeia will be released on July 3rd. Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2001, 2003, 2006 by Eiichiro Oda/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    A Hardcover Collection Of Gorgeous Color Artwork From Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece 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, thrills fans as it announces this summer’s release of the One Piece Color Walk Compendium: East Blue to Skypeia. Set for an exclusive print release on July 3rd, the deluxe hardcover book contains a collection of artwork from the world’s bestselling manga series. The One Piece Color Walk Compendium: East Blue to Skypeia will be published under the Shonen Jump imprint and will carry an MSRP of $39.99 U.S. / $53.99 CAN. Enjoy this gorgeous collection of color artwork from Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece! Filled with color images and special illustrations from the world’s most popular manga series, the compendium features

    Shout! Factory and Toei Animation will host the

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    Source: Shout! Factory press release Official Site: digimon-adventure.net (Japan) Special Thanks to Tom Chen Calling all DigiDestined and loyal DIGIMON fans! Ever wonder what’s it like to be a voice actor for DIGIMON and DIGIMON ADVENTURE tri. movies? Now is your chance! Mark your calendars. On Friday, July 6 (7:30 PM at Room LP4/ LACC 411), join DIGIMON luminaries Joshua Seth (Tai), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Sora), Johnny Yong Bosch (T.K.), and voice director Ryan Johnston at the highly-anticipated Anime Expo 2018 panel, "Learn the Art of Voice-Over with DIGIMON ADVENTURE tri. Voice Director & Cast", presented by Shout! Factory and Toei Animation Inc. The voice director and cast members will explain the art of voice acting and directing, tidbits, and the effort involved in getting into characters in terms of voice and personality. Plus, lucky audience member(s) will be chosen to read a scene with the cast on

    The MY HERO ACADEMIA Manga Replica is one of the exclusives being offered at AX 2018. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Kohei Horikoshi/SHUEISHA, Inc.

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    Join VIZ Media’s Official Panels And Autograph Sessions For SAILOR MOON, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, K, And More! 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 an exciting schedule of activities, special guests, and retail exclusives as part of the company’s participation at Anime Expo 2018. Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention in North America and will take place July 5th–8th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at anime-expo.org. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #2206. This year, Anime Expo attendees are invited to catch special guest appearances by talented English voice actors from hit VIZ Media anime series. Featured talent

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    Legendary “Defender Of The Universe” Debuts In A Rare Version Available Only At The Nation’s Premiere Pop Culture Convention Source: Bluefin Corp., MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, announces a special version of the Super Voltron Super Mini-Pla from Bandai’s Shokugan brand that will be offered as a convention exclusive at the 2018 Comic-Con International. This special Voltron variant includes exclusive box-art and an additional effect part to recreate the "Form Blazing Sword" sequence and is not found in the standard version of the model kit. It will be offered to Comic-Con attendees at the Bluefin Booth with an MSRP of $70.00. During the convention Bluefin will offer a wide array of products for sale from popular Bandai brands including Bandai Hobby and Bandai Shogukan.

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