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    Aniplex of America has launched the Aniplex+ online store with new and exclusive items such as the PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA Homura Akemi Japanese Kimono Figure and the the FATE/ZERO Saber Figure. Photos courtesy of AniplexUSA. PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA © Magica Quartet?Aniplex, Madoka Partners, MBS. FATE/ZERO © Nitroplus/Type-Moon, ufotable, FZPC

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    Exclusive Items Including PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA and FATE/ZERO Source: AniplexUSA press release Official Site: AniplexUSA.com/aniplexplus Special Thanks to EJ Rivera Based on popular demand, Aniplex of America has announced that two new and exclusive items will be available for pre-order in their newly relaunched Aniplex+ (Aniplex Plus) online store starting April 2nd. Originally known as the Aniplex Special Store, the new Aniplex+ gives fans in wider territories the same opportunity to own exclusive items produced by Aniplex Japan. Each item will only be available on a pre-order basis in limited quantities while supplies last. Aniplex+ is now live and features several items on sale. Aniplex of America will continue to add new items to Aniplex+ to provide as many opportunities as possible for fans to own the latest merchandise. Fans can access Aniplex+ at AniplexUSA.com/aniplexplus. One of the current items featured on Aniplex+ is the Homura

    The adult Godzilla Jr. joins Bandai`s S.H.MonsterArts line this summer. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © TOHO PICTURES, INC. TM & © 1995, 2014 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Product Specs and High-Res Photos of Upcoming Godzilla Figure from Bandai Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.MonsterArts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shma (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim The immortal Monster King... Godzilla. Godzilla returns to the high end S.H.MonsterArts advanced monster action figure series in July. Sculpted by Yuji Sakai with meticulously crafted detail and dynamic articulation, this figure depicts the former Godzilla Jr. as he re-appears in the final seconds of the movie GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (???VS??????, Gojira Tai Desutoroia, 1995), transformed and reborn as the new King of the Monsters. This deluxe kaiju action figure set features the heavily fan requested atomic breath effect and effect stand parts as well as interchangeable hands. S.H.MonsterArts: Godzilla 1995 Birth/ S.H.MonsterArts ??? Product Size: Height Approximately 155mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: July 2014 (Japan), August 2014 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥7,344 (Japan, Tax

    Battle Royale: Remastered features a brand new translation of the hit novel. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 1999 by Koushun Takami.

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    Remastered Novel Features a New Translation; Slam Book Explores the Novel’s Tremendous Impact on Pop Culture Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: haikasoru.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media’s Haikasoru literary imprint commemorates the 15th Anniversary of the original debut of one of the most controversial works of modern Japanese literary fiction with the release of Battle Royale: Remastered and The Battle Royale Slam Book: Essays on the Cult Classic Novel by Koushun Takami. Battle Royale: Remastered features a brand new translation of the smash hit near-future dystopian thriller along with new cover art by Tomer Hanuka and an afterword by author Koushun Takami. The Battle Royale Slam Book presents an insightful collection of essays by some of the most important writers of popular fiction on the impact of the novel, related films and manga series on pop culture and

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © BIRD STUDIO / Shueisha ? Fuji Television ? Toei Animation

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    Coming September/October 2014 Source: Bluefin Corp. press release Special Thanks to Xavier Lim The popular S.H.Figuarts DRAGON BALL saga continues! Following the release of S.H.Figuarts Android 18 comes the appropriate follow-up of the character’s twin, Android 17. A web exclusive in Japan, 17 will be made available to fans in North America via Bluefin Distribution. This deluxe action figure set features a full-array of accessories, including the android`s gun and holster, interchangeable belt and bandana, a total of 3 optional faces, a pair of folded arms, alternate hair pieces, and a full set of interchangeable hands (6 right/5 left). Ideal for pairing up with S.H.Figuarts Android 18 for dual attacks on the Z Warriors, as well as other iconic scenes from the series! S.H.Figuarts Android 17/ S.H.Figuarts ????17? Height: Approximately 130mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: September 2014 (Japan), October 2014 (United States) Distributed by:

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Naoko Takeuchi ? PNP ? Toei Animation

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    Coming August/September 2014 Source: Bluefin Corp. press release Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Tamashii Nations is proud to announce the second release in the Figuarts ZERO Sailor Moon lineup with Sailor Mercury! This larger scaled, elegantly sculpted statue piece highlights the character`s aquatic powers with dynamically water effects that swirl around the figure. As with the initial Figuarts ZERO Sailor Moon release, this highly detailed sculpt has been meticulously crafted and painted in exquisite detail by the team at VOLKS -- the original makers of the popular garage kits released during the original TV anime run back in the 90`s. Cool off, and grab yourself a bit of Mercury Power before this fine piece is gone forever. Figuarts ZERO: Sailor Mercury/ ???????ZERO ?????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 190 Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: August 2014 (Japan), September 2014 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop

    The hardcover book The Art of The Wind Rises will be available April 8th from VIZ Media. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2013 Nibariki ? GNDHDDTK

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    New Hardcover Presents the Captivating Artwork and Evolution of Famed Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Acclaimed Film Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Movie Site: kazetachinu.jp (Japan), thewindrisesmovie.tumblr.com (US) Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, invites animation fans to savor the stunning artwork of THE WIND RISES (????, Kaze Tachinu, 2013), Hayao Miyazaki’s widely acclaimed fictional biopic of Jiro Horikoshi, the designer of Japan’s Zero fighter plane, with the release of The Art of The Wind Rises on April 8th. The brand new hardcover edition from the Studio Ghibli imprint will carry an MSRP of $34.99 U.S. / $39.99 CAN. THE WIND RISES is Miyazaki’s cinematic love letter to the power of flight and the imagination, an examination of the rise of Japan’s military might in the years leading up

    On April 8th, VIZ Media will release an English language edition of Hayao Miyazaki`s Turning Point: 1997-2008. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Nibariki

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    Collection of Essays, Interviews, Memoirs and Illustrations from the Legendary Animation Director Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases 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 the release of Turning Point: 1997-2008, an insightful collection of essays, interviews, memoirs, and illustrations from legendary animation director Hayao Miyazaki. The new title covers the critical stage in the legendary director’s career when his animated films such as PRINCESS MONONOKE (?????, Mononoke-Hime, 1997), HOWL`S MOVING CASTLE (???????, Hauru no Ugoku Shiro, 2004) and PONYO (???????, Gake no Ue no Ponyo, 2008) began to garner a significant international audience. Turning Point: 1997-2008 will debut as a hardcover edition on April 8th and will carry an MSRP of $29.99 U.S. / $34.99 CAN. Turning Point: 1997-2008 is the companion second volume to the earlier

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. ALIEN VS PREDATOR™ & © 2014 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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    Coming August/September 2014 Source: Bluefin Corp. press release S.H.MonsterArts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shma (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim S.H.MonsterArts continues its aim to be the number one series of high quality monster action figures on the market today with the newest addition coming straight from ALIEN VS PREDATOR: REQUIEM -- the Predator Wolf (Heavy Armed Ver.)! This deluxe figure is only available as a web exclusive in Japan, but comes to North American shores as a regular release thanks to Bluefin Distribution. Faithfully proportioned as it appeared in the 2007 film, the set portrays the character after he picks up additional tools from the crashed ship in the movie. Tamashii Nations` creative team has made use of both resin and diecast materials for the very best results in quality while perfectly maintaining the realism seen on screen. This version of the character contains extra

    A whale gets the fright of its life in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #10, coming next week from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has sent SciFi Japan an exclusive preview of the first seven pages from Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #10. The countdown to the biggest battle yet begins as Sanda, Gaira, Destoroyah, Manda, Titanosaurus and Gezora join Godzilla for the latest issue of the fan-favorite comic book series! Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #10 will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, March 26th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #10 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow In-Store Date: March 26, 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 Preorder Code: JAN140475 With many monsters now inhabiting a new home, peace seemingly descends on Earth. Little does humanity realize that the greatest

    The Ultimate Large Scale Godzilla Figure from JAKKS Pacific is now on sale at Toy “R” Us. Photo courtesy of JAKKS Pacific. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © 2013 JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

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    Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. press release Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com Special Thanks to Victoria Venturi Leading U.S. toy and consumer products company, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. has released the Ultimate Large Scale Godzilla Figure for its Big Figures line. Inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ much-anticipated feature film, GODZILLA, the figure comes with 12 points of articulation, a height of 24” and a length of over 43” -- making it one of the largest toys in Godzilla`s 60 year history. The Ultimate Large Scale Godzilla Figure is available now exclusively at Toys “R” Us and will be made available to retailers nationwide as the film`s May 16, 2014 release draws closer. The suggested retail price is $49.99. The Ultimate Large Scale Godzilla Figure is the first release under JAKKS Pacific’s licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to bring this iconic and

    Jeff Zornow`s cover for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #13. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The fan-favorite series continues due to popular demand with lucky number 13! IDW has provided SciFi Japan an advance look at Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #13, coming to comic book shops and retailers in June 2014. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #13 Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Jeff Zornow Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Jeff Zornow Tentative In-Store Date: Late June 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 While Godzilla`s disappearance has brought calm to the planet, a threat from the past is set to resurface and take back the world they once had control over. No monster is safe and no future is certain as one of Godzilla`s greatest enemies prepares to return in a way nobody saw coming! Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Matt Frank About IDW Publishing

    The five-member lineup of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica fone series is now available for Android, with iPhone Editions coming soon. © Magica Quartet/Aniplex ? Madoka Movie Project ? Madoka Movie Project Rebellion © anifone/ LEGS Singapre Pte Ltd.

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    All 5 Members Now Available for Android; iPhone Editions Coming Soon Source: AniplexUSA, anifone.com press release Official Site: madoka.anifone.com, twitter.com/madoka_anifoneE Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki The five-member lineup of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica fone series is finally complete! Following the Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi Versions, The Mami Tomoe, Kyoko Sakura and Sayaka Miki Versions are here! The Madoka Magica fone fully customizes everything from your home screen to the design of your tools to match each Magical Girl, and it also includes original voice clips and gallery images exclusive only to the Madoka Magica fone! Additionally, in response to popular demand, the Puella Magi Madoka Magica fones for the iPhone have been green-lit for development! More information will be released through the anifone Official Homepage. Experience the world of Madoka Magica right at your fingertips! Watch the Soul Gem on your Home Screen sparkle or

    VIZ Media will release a pair of illustrated hardcover books based on director Hayao Miyazaki’s PRINCESS MONONOKE. © 1997 NIBARIKI-TNGE

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    This Fall, Celebrate Hayao Miyazaki and His Work on the Acclaimed PRINCESS MONONOKE Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, rounds out a bevy of recent acquisitions news with the latest announcement of a Studio Ghibli imprint expansion. The critically acclaimed imprint will debut a pair of gorgeously illustrated hardcover books relating to Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki’s celebrated animated film, PRINCESS MONONOKE (?????, Mononoke-Hime, 1997). The Studio Ghibli Library imprint is exclusively devoted to the work of iconic Japanese film director Hayao Miyazaki and his famed animation studio. The imprint has collected a substantial catalog of full-color art books, film comics, children’s picture books and other releases celebrating Studio Ghibli films such as PRINCESS MONONOKE, HOWL`S MOVING CASTLE (???????,

    © Naoki Urusawa/Shogakukan Inc.

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    Manga Series from the Award-Winning Creator Of Monster and 20th Century Boys Debuts in English in December Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has announced it has acquired the North American publishing rights for Naoki Urasawa’s post–Cold War suspense thriller, Master Keaton (MASTER????, Masutaa Kiiton). The 12-volume manga series has never before been available in English and is scheduled to launch in print in December under the VIZ Signature imprint. Master Keaton was created and drawn by the award-winning manga artist Naoki Urasawa, story coproduced with Hokusei Katsushika and Takashi Nagasaki. Master Keaton will be rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and carry an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN. Each paperback volume will receive a deluxe treatment, including 18 pages of full-color

    Cover for Weekly Shonen Jump 02-17-14. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. Dragon Ball © 1984 by BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga, graphic novels and anime in North America, has announced a partnership with leading online anime retailer and video publisher Right Stuf, Inc. Right Stuf will offer annual subscriptions to the Weekly Shonen Jump digital manga magazine, bundled with their Got Anime membership, offering exclusive product discounts and other offers. Weekly Shonen Jump is VIZ Media’s renowned weekly digital serial anthology that features the synchronized latest chapters of a variety of popular manga series debuting on the same day as the Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump magazine counterpart. Right Stuf is a prominent independent video publisher that specializes in packaging and distributing a variety of Japanese animation, foreign live-action content, manga graphic novels and other products. Right Stuf will offer

    Cover for Ranma ½ 2-in-1 omnibus edition Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Rumiko Takahashi/ Shogakukan

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    Rumiko Takahashi’s Groundbreaking Gender-Bending Martial Arts Comedy Comes back to North America Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen The wait is almost over as VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, announces next month’s exciting release of Rumiko Takahashi’s adored manga series -- Ranma ½ -- as newly re-mastered 2-in-1 omnibus editions. The opening volume debuts on March 11th, presented for the first time ever in a right-to-left reading format that remains faithful to the original work. Ranma ½ is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and will carry a MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN. Ranma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! Due to an unfortunate accident at the cursed Chinese training ground Jusenkyo, when Ranma and his father get

    The Art of Japanese Monsters features more than 650 Japanese science fiction film posters and lobby cards. Image courtesy of Sean Linkenback. © 2014

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    Full Color Reference Guide to Japanese Science Fiction Film Posters and Lobby Cards Source: Sean Linkenback Sean Linkenback, author of the highly-regarded Unauthorized Guide to Godzilla Collectibles, has announced his new hardcover The Art of Japanese Monsters: Godzilla, Gamera and Science Fiction Film Art From Around the World. A complete reference guide to Japanese science fiction film posters from 1954 to present, the book will contain artwork from over 60 different films, including the Godzilla, Gamera, and Mothra series; RODAN, GAPPA, the Majin films, WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS, THE H-MAN, and many more. Over 650 posters and lobby cards from 20 different countries will be featured in full color. "Basically this is taking the poster section from [Unauthorized Guide to Godzilla Collectibles] and blowing it up to 230 pages while including all the monsters and films that people kept asking about before," Linkenback explained. "A majority

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Akiyoshi Hongo ? Toei Animation

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    The First DIGIMON Web Exclusive Officially Licensed for North America Coming July/August 2014 Source: Bluefin Corp. press release Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Imperialdramon from DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 (??????????? 02, Dejimon Adobenchaa Zero Tsuu, 2000-2001) joins the S.H.Figuarts series, replete with Positron Laser and Giga Death (as seen in the movie DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02: THE REVENGE OF DIABOROMON) weapon accessories! The dragon-like Digimon has been replicated faithfully to its onscreen appearance, with perfect proportions and special gimmick features only possible with an advanced action figure from Tamashii Nations. In addition to its weapon accessories, Imperialdramon includes two sets of interchangeable hands and a special display stand to hold the figure in dynamic action poses. Available only as a Tamashii Web Shop exclusive in Japan, this highly anticipated release will be made specially available to fans in North America via Bluefin Distribution. The first of many, look forward

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2009 by Kazue Kato/ Shueisha Inc.

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    Collect Volumes 1-10 of the Smash Hit Paranormal Action Series with Digital Discount Available for a Limited Time Only Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media announces a special digital manga discount on the hit supernatural action adventure series Blue Exorcist. For a limited time only from February 22nd until March 3rd, fans can check out the inspiration for the anime debuting this weekend on Adult Swim’s Toonami block with $1.00 off the digital MSRP (regularly $6.99) on Volumes 1-10 of the hit series, making all volumes available for only $5.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. The sale price will be available through the VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga app for iOS and Android, and special pricing may be available through the digital partners storefronts for Nook, Kindle, GooglePlay, iBooks and Kobo. Blue Exorcist is

    One-Punch Man Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2012 by ONE, Yusuke Murata/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    New Series Available Exclusively from VIZManga.com and Other Digital Platforms Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Fire up the computer and charge those tablets and other devices as VIZ Media continues the winter reading fun with a new round of digital manga titles set to debut during the second-half of February. Among the noteworthy new additions will be the “Digital Exclusive” debut of One-Punch Man on February 18th. Updates to 18 other popular VIZ Media series are also scheduled for February 18th and 25th, and will include new installments for Bokurano: Ours, Baby & Me, Knights of the Zodiac, Firefighter! Daigo of Company M, the finale of the supernatural adventure Muhyo & Roji`s Buraeau of Supernatural Investigation, the second volume in Osamu Tezuka’s award-winning manga masterpiece, Phoenix, plus many more. One-Punch Man will be available across all platforms and

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