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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) Los Angeles, CA – Iconic Events Releasing, a company specializing in distributing limited engagement theatrical events to movie theatres, has announced an extraordinary lineup of acclaimed classic anime films scheduled to screen across the U.S. and select cities in Canada as part of the latest edition of Anime Expo Cinema Nights (“AX Cinema Nights”). These immersive, experiential community screenings commence in September and continue into Q2 of 2025. Subtitled and dubbed screenings will be presented for most titles. Each film will be shown in more than 500 theatres throughout North America. This season’s AX Cinema Nights program includes some of the most influential anime films ever made. The lineup includes the 30th anniversary theatrical release of the acclaimed, samurai period action adventure, NINJA SCROLL, the futurist cyberpunk mindbender, METROPOLIS 2001,

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    TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences press releaseSpecial Thanks to Jonah Keel To celebrate the anniversary of the first GOJIRA film, which was released in theaters in Japan on November 3, 1954 (referred to as Godzilla’s birthday), the Academy Museum presents its first-ever all-day marathon, featuring five classic and contemporary Godzilla films. From his origin as a symbol of the atomic menace, through his years as a colossal defender of the Earth, to modern incarnations that continue to reimagine his identity, Godzilla has proven to be a remarkably malleable cinematic icon, his image as indestructible as the monster himself. Throughout the day, be on the lookout for the famous kaiju on the move around the museum! Sunday, November 3, 2024 | David Geffen Theater Programmed and notes by Robert Reneau. Special thanks to Toho

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    Yamanbagiri Kunihiro. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2024 NITRO PLUS・EXNOA LLC/Touken Ranbu Kai Production Committee Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://touken-kai.jp/ (Japan) Toho has provided information and images from the new anime film TOUKEN RANBU KAI - DEN CHIKASHI HABERAU MONORA - (刀剣乱舞 廻 -々伝 近し侍らうものら-, Tōken Ranbu Mawari - Den Chikashi Haberau Monora -)* ,  which will receive a limited 3-week theatrical run in Japan starting August 16, 2024. The movie is the latest entry in the "Touken Ranbu" multi-media franchise, based on the concept of famous historical swords that transform into warriors who lead "Touken Danshi" (sword fighters) to fight to protect history. Kicking off in January 2015 with the hit game TOUKEN RANBU ONLINE by DMM GAMES and NITRO PLUS, the brand has been featured in anime, musicals, consumer games, stage performances, live action movies, and Kabuki, and is recognized

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    The Mothra in Subnade promotion is featured on a starcase inside the mall. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. ©SUBNADE © TOHO CO.,LTD. Photographer: Daisuke IshizukaOfficial Site: https://www.subnade.co.jp/event/mothra_in_subnade202408 SciFi Japan recently ran an article previewing "Mothra in Subnade" (モスラ イン サブナード, Mosura in Sabunādo), a special promotional campaign celebrating the 51st anniversary of Shinjuku Subnade, the largest underground shopping mall and parking lot in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The promotion runs from Friday, August 9th to Sunday, October 27th, 2024, and feature various Mothra-themed events and decorations throughout the Subnade . We are now pleased to share some "Mothra in Subnade" photos courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka, who visited the mall on the first day of the event. The adult Mothra from the 2003 movie GODZILLA: TOKYO SOS hangs from the ceiling of the mall. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. ©SUBNADE © TOHO CO.,LTD. Armor Mothra from

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    Photo courtesy of Small Town Monsters and Justin Cook PR. © 2024 Small Town Monsters Source: Small Town Monsters press releaseSpecial Thanks to Justin Cook Photo courtesy of Small Town Monsters and Justin Cook PR. © 2024 Small Town Monsters Cryptid investigator Eli Watson and Small Town Monsters head north of the border for a new documentary on one of the most intriguing monster legends of all time - the creature known as Ogopogo. Watson and his team have emerged from the murky depths with CURSED WATERS: CREATURE OF LAKE OKANAGA, featuring newly-shot compelling footage that supports the legends of monsters living in the deep. CURSED WATERS: CREATURE OF LAKE OKANAGA world premiered at Monster Fest 2 in Canton, OH. The doc will launch exclusively on Amazon Prime Video August 13th. A Blu-ray (SRP $19.99) and DVD (SRP ($14.99) will be available exclusively from

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    Photos courtesy of Kuchofuku Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Kuchofuku Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://9229.co.jp/ultraman/   To the heroes of the earth, fight the scorching heat! Air-Conditioned clothing manufacturer Kuchofuku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroshi Ichigaya) has teamed up with Ultraman, one of Japan's leading science fiction special effects heroes, to produce Ultraman-colored starter kits and vest-type A/C suits featuring Ultraman, popular Ultra Monsters, and the Science Special Search Party. These products were released in Japan in late July 2024.   Kuchofuku ULTRAMAN EDITION (空調服 ULTRAMAN EDITION, Kūchōfuku ULTRAMAN EDITION) Product Outline Photos courtesy of Kuchofuku Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS SK23011UL: Kuchofuku Starter Kit (空調服 スターターキット, Kūchōfuku Sutātā Kitto) Price: 23,980円 (Approximately $163.44 US, Tax Included) Maximum instantaneous airflow of 106 liters/second!! Instant cooling with the strongest power!! This limited edition starter kit includes

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    Photo courtesy of elCOCO Co. ©TTITk ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ISHIMORI PRODUCTION INC. TOEI COMPANY, LTD. ©khara / Project Eva. Source: elCOCO Co., Ltd. press release Photo courtesy of elCOCO Co. ©2024 ELCOCO co., LTD Toy and collectible manufacturer elCOCO Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Satoshi Yamashita) will release a set of four "Shin Japan Heroes Universe" amusement prizes in mid-December 2024. The lineup includes poseable figures of Shin Godzilla, Evangelion Unit-01, Shin Ultraman, and Shin Kamen Rider in the DFORM PLUS style that combines the cute proportions of the SD (Super Deformed) style with more realistic details. The "Shin Japan Heroes Universe" prizes will be available exclusively at some Round One amusement arcades across Japan, with exact locations to be announced at a later date.   INTRODUCTION The "Shin Japan Heroes Universe" (シン・ジャパン・ヒーローズ・ユニバース, Shin Japan Hīrōzu Yunibāsu) project was launched

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    The official 3 volume graphic novel sequel to PACIFIC RIM and PACIFIC RIM UPRISING! Source: Legendary Comics, Rocketship Entertainment press release Photo courtesy of Legendary Comics. © 2024 Legendary Comics, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Pacific Rim TM & © Legendary. All Rights Reserved. Humanity faces its ultimate threat as the Precursors unleash a new wave of devastating Kaiju assaults on Earth in Pacific Rim: Final Breach! After years of failed attempts to enter the Anteverse, the trans-dimensional realm from which all Kaiju emerge, Jake Pentecost and Hermann Gottlieb conceive a daring last-ditch plan whose success hinges on finding legendary Jaeger pilot Raleigh Becket—the only human being to ever survive behind enemy lines. Living in exile off the grid, Raleigh must choose assured annihilation or confront his past and team up with a new generation to pilot the brand-new Gipsy Destroyer, the last Jaeger standing. Tensions escalate and

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    Source: Shinjuku Subnade Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.subnade.co.jp/event/mothra_in_subnade202408   Promo art for the Mothra in Subnade campaign. Photo courtesy of Shinjuku Subnade Co. ©SUBNADE © TOHO CO.,LTD. Shinjuku Subnade, the largest underground shopping mall and parking lot in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is collaborating with Toho Co., Ltd.'s monster character Mothra for a special promotional campaign. Entitled "Mothra in Subnade" (モスラ イン サブナード, Mosura in Sabunādo), the campaign will be held from Friday, August 9th to Sunday, October 27th, 2024.   Flying into Shinjuku! A tired Mothra has come to rest her wings! GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira, 1954), a film produced by Toho Co., Ltd., is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2024. Mothra is a popular monster and a prominent character in the Godzilla series, and has even had its own films. Her colorful design and adorable eyes are popular with both men and women.

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    Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Diamond Select Toys press release Special Thanks to Zach Oat Among the product reveals shown by Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD. at this year's Comic-Con International 2024 was a diorama of Godzilla from the 1978-81 cartoon series by Hanna-Barbera. This diorama will be available from retailers in early 2025. Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. To purchase the Godzilla diorama, find a store at comicshoplocator.com or pre-order from Diamond Select Toys or Toho's Godzilla Store.   Godzilla (70s Animated) Deluxe Gallery Diorama A Diamond Select Toys release! Up from the depths? Check!His head in the sky? Check! Breathing fire? Check! 30

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2024 Crunchyroll, LLC. All rights reserved. Source: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2024 Crunchyroll, LLC. All rights reserved. Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today that tickets for global J-Pop sensation LiSA’s concert film, LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, are now on sale for North American audiences. The concert film, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will come to theaters in North America for a special-three day event on August 17, August 18, and August 21. The concert film will transport audiences to LiSA’s “LiVE is SMILE ALWAYS -LANDER-” tour stop at the Tokyo Garden Theater on December 16, 2023. The high energy and powerful vocals of J-pop superstar will allow fans to experience LiSA’s most personal music to date in a new never-before cinematic way. Tickets can be purchased now at: http://lisalivemovie.com/

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    Source: 3Y FilmOfficial Site: http://3yfilm.co.jp/haniwatt (Japan)Special Thanks to Avery Guerra A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE ANCIENT WARRIOR HANIWATT poster by Takuma Asai. Photo courtesy of 3Y Film. ©Kenji Taketomi/ Futabasha / NET WEB 3Y Film, makers of THE GREAT BUDDHA ARRIVAL (大仏廻国, Daibutsu Kokaiku, 2019) and NEZURA 1964 (ネズラ1964, 2020) and HOSHI 35 (星35), will next produce ANCIENT WARRIOR HANIWATT (古代戦士ハニワット, Kodai Senshi Haniwatto), a live action adaptation of the manga of the same name.   Created by Kenji Taketomi, Ancient Warrior Haniwatt began serialization in Futabasha's Manga Action in 2018. To date, 10 collected volumes have been released in Japan. Inspired by the Daimajin films and Kamen Rider TV franchise, Taketomi developed the story of a hero defending modern Japan from raging monstrous beings, with the twist that the title character and creature designs are based on ancient Japanese haniwa clay statues and figurines.  

    Win a set of three Godzilla Penguin Young Readers books! Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Win a set of three Godzilla Penguin Young Readers books! Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Penguin Random House Special Thanks to Garrett Bond   SciFi Japan is offering our readers a chance to win new Godzilla books provided by Penguin Young Readers. We have three sets of the children's books Love From Godzilla, Brave Like Godzilla and What is the Story of Godzilla? Love From Godzilla is written by Olivia Luchini and Illustrated by Jordan Bradley and Milo Moore. This hardcover gift book, complete with monstrously adorable illustrations of everyone's favorite kaijus, is perfect for that special someone. Love From Godzilla is intended for readers ages 5-8 and retails for $9.99. Brave Like Godzilla is written by Charlie Moon and illustrated by Jordan Bradley and Milo Moore. In this story, Minilla and his friends are

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. © Kenjiro Hata, Shogakukan/Tonikawa Committee FEATURES ALL TWELVE EPISODES OF THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON AND AN OVA, A 16-PAGE BONUS MANGA AND MORE! Source: Shout! Studios press release Special Thanks to Lizbeth Galeno Note: Article updated7/30/24 with mention of added English audio track.   The highly adored romantic comedy anime series, TONIKAWA: OVER THE MOON FOR YOU (トニカクカワイイ, Tonikaku Kawaii, 2020-21), a Seven Arcs production, arrives in select North American e-commerce stores from Anime Limited, with distribution by Shout! Studios. The refreshing romance anime has captured the hearts of many as they follow the sweet life and adventures of newlywed couple Nasa and Tsukasa.  Directed by Hiroshi Ikehata, the series is adapted from the popular manga of the same name, which is written and illustrated by Kenjiro Hata (Hayate the Combat Butler). The charming love story franchise centers around

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    Photos courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©2024 MARVEL Comics to be Released Simultaneously in Japan and the U.S.Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releases   Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Takayuki Tsukagoshi) has revealed details on two comic book collaborations with Marvel that will team Japan's famous Ultraman with the iconic American superheroes The Avengers and Spider-Man. Through a comic book series in the United States and a manga series in these heroes will join forces to take on some of the most evil and legendary villains in comic book history. Each story will be told by a different creative team in Japan and the United States. Published by Marvel Comics, Ultraman x Avengers is an epic four-issue crossover event bringing together the greatest hero of Japan and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for an epic battle against the most powerful supervillain of

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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 mind-bending, time-traveling, South Korean sci-fi action adventure ALIENOID: RETURN TO THE FUTURE (외계+인 2부; Euigye+in 2-bu, 2024). Writer/Director Choi Dong-hoon (THE THIEVES) and stars Ryu Jun-Yeol (A TAXI DRIVER), Kim Tae-ri (THE HANDMAIDEN), and Kim Woo-bin (MASTER) are together again for the epic sequel to the mind-bending, time-traveling, sci-fi action adventure​ that retains “… all the action, hilarity, and drama of the first film …” (Elements of Madness).  In the acclaimed sequel, after locating the Divine Blade, a shaman and a modern-day woman race through time to battle a powerful alien commander intent on destroying mankind. ALIENOID: RETURN TO THE FUTURE is now available

    SciFi Japan is pleased to share a preview of the KAMEN RIDER GOTCHARD / BAKUAGE SENTAI BOONBOOMGER theatrical double feature -- direct from Toei! Photo courtesy of Toei. ⓒGotchard ・Boonboomger Movie Production Committee ⓒIshimori Pro・TV Asahi・ADK EM・Toei ⓒTV Asahi・Toei AG・Toei

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    SciFi Japan is pleased to share a preview of the KAMEN RIDER GOTCHARD / BAKUAGE SENTAI BOONBOOMGER theatrical double feature -- direct from Toei! Photo courtesy of Toei. ⓒGotchard ・Boonboomger Movie Production Committee ⓒIshimori Pro・TV Asahi・ADK EM・Toei ⓒTV Asahi・Toei AG・Toei Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://gotchard-boonboom-24movie.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Kana Niwata A SciFi JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Run into the Summer of Heroes.What is the history-shaking incident that the alchemists challenge?!What is the greatest Bakuage ever delivered by a delivery man?!Kamen Rider Gotchard and Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger are waiting for you on the screen!Let's Gotcha together the best summer ever!!A spectacular double feature opens in theaters on Friday, July 26th! Toei Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes, promotional artwork, and photo galleries for their latest Super Sentai/Kamen Rider theatrical release, which was first announced this spring with the advance title KAMEN RIDER THE SUMMER

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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 Australian horror-thriller STING ( 2022). After her pet spider rapidly transforms into a giant flesh-eating monster, a 12-year-old girl must fight for her life—and her family’s survival in this exciting, elevated spin on the creature horror genre for contemporary audiences​​.  Written & Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner (WYRMWOOD: APOCALYPSE), with the monster special effects by the Academy Award-winning Weta Workshop (Special Visual Effects, KING KONG, 2005), the film stars Alyla Browne (THE LOST FLOWERS OF ALICE HART,  FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA, upcoming SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3), Penelope Mitchell (HELLBOY), Ryan Corr (HOLDING THE MAN), and Jermaine Fowler (COMING 2 AMERICA)​​. STING is now

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    Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. Source: Crunchyroll press release From soccer to volleyball, climbing to water polo, and golf to boxing, Crunchyroll is in your corner with some of the most fan-favorite titles that inspire audiences to go the distance.   Starting this July 16 through August 15, Crunchyroll has added 20 sports-centric titles to its AVOD collection, including HAIKYU!!, BLUE LOCK, RUN WITH THE WIND, TSURUNE, KUROKO’S BASKETBALL, RE-MAIN, PING PONG THE ANIMATION, and more – full list below. Every title in this promotion will be available to marathon in this limited-time offer. This includes every season of each show, excluding any movies or OVAs (original video animation), in every language available.   For a limited time, audiences around the world can stream these titles for free with ads on Crunchyroll without

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    Photo courtesy of Fantasia International Flm Festival. Source: Fantasia International Flm Festival press releases Official Site: https://fantasiafestival.com/en Special Thanks to Ted Geoghegan, Maggie Caroddo and Annie MacLeod       Montreal, Quebec -- The Fantasia International Flm Festival will celebrate its upcoming 28th edition with an electrifying program of screenings, workshops, and launch events running from July 18 through August 4, 2024, returning yet again at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas, with additional screens and events at Montreal’s Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée. The festival’s 2024 poster art, created by Montreal visual artist Donald Caron, brings back two of the festival’s most-beloved characters from earlier editions, returning by popular demand. The cinema-loving cat and pug, barreling into the future on a sidecar motorcycle, embody the excitement, playfulness, and absurdity that Fantasia has championed since its inception in 1996.

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