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    Photos courtesy of Photos courtesy of Cinema Novencento. WAR OF THE NINJA MONSTERS: JARON VS. GOURA ©Showa Tokusatsu Monster Film Cooperation Corps. GAMERA 4: TRUTH ©2003 Shinpei Hayashiya Source: Cinema Novencento Co., Ltd. The Japanese indie kaiju movie WAR OF THE NINJA MONSTERS: JARON VS. GOURA (忍獣大戦記　蛇龍(ジャロン)対號羅(ゴウラ), Shinobu Kemono Daisenki Daryū Tai Goura, 2024) has already been released to home video in the United States, but will receive its Japanese theatrical premiere in March with a pair of screenings at Cinema Novecento in Yokohama. Billed as "Japan's smallest movie theater," Cinema Novecento will host special events for the film on Saturday, March 15th and Sunday, March 16th, 2025.   Shinpei Hayashiya. Photo courtesy of Cinema Novencento. WAR OF THE NINJA MONSTERS: JARON VS. GOURA was made by Shinpei Hayashiya, a rakugo storyteller who entertains audiences with his comedic live performances. In addition to his stage work,

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: CCP JAPAN press release   Tsuburaya Productions' official web store, Ultraman World M78 ONLINE, is now taking pre-orders for the limited edition Ultraman (B Type) figure, part of the 1/6 scale Tokusatsu Series from CCP JAPAN.   ■CCP Japan 1/6 Tokusatsu Series Ultraman (B Type) Spacium Beam Tokyo Night Battle Ver. With LED Light-Up Gimmick (1/6特撮シリーズ ウルトラマン (Bタイプ) スペシウム光線 東京夜間戦闘Ver. LED発光ギミック付き, 1/6 Tokusatsu Shirīzu Urutoraman (Bī Taipu) Supeshiumu Kōsen Tōkyō Yakan Sentō Ver. Reddo Hakkō Gimikku-Tsuki)   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS This Ultraman (B Type) figure is inspired on the nighttime battle with Alien Zarab from ULTRAMAN Episode 18: BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET (遊星から来た兄弟, Yūsei Kara Kita Kyōdai). This sequence was recreated in the hit movie SHIN ULTRAMAN

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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. Martial arts superstar Xie Miao (IP MAN: THE AWAKENING)​ returns as “Cheng Xiazi” and re-teams with writer/director Bingjia Liu for the action-packed sequel to the international box office hit EYE FOR AN EYE: THE BLIND SWORDSMAN, with this entry named EYE FOR AN EYE 2: BLIND VENGEANCE (目中無人2, Mùzhōngwúrén 2, 2024). This second installment kicks off with Cheng running into a young orphan (Yang Enyou) while both are running from the authorities. He reluctantly agrees to shelter her, leading to a series of violent battles featuring some of China’s finest martial arts in years.  EYE FOR AN EYE 2: BLIND VENGEANCE debuts on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital March 4 from Well Go USA Entertainment.  Bonus materials include an all-new English dub.  

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    Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures. ©2001 Sunrise • Bones • Bandai Visual. Source: Sony Pictures, Iconic Events Releasing Official Site: https://www.iconicreleasing.com/ax-cinema-nights/ Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab Public Relations) Photo courtesy of Iconic Events Releasing. ©2001 Sunrise • Bones • Bandai Visual. As part of the Anime Expo Cinema Nights (“AX Cinema Nights”) series from distributor Iconic Events Releasing, the wildly popular COWBOY BEBOP: THE MOVIE (カウボーイビバップ 天国の扉, Kaubōi Bibappu: Tengoku no Tobira, 2001) returns to cinemas across the U.S. and select cities in Canada with subtitled and dubbed screenings. Tickets, participating theaters, and more information are available at: https://www.iconicreleasing.com/events/cowboy-bebop/tickets/   COWBOY BEBOP: THE MOVIE (Sony Pictures)Screens Feb. 5th (sub), Feb. 6th (dub), Feb. 9th (encore of choice) Caught up in a world of dreams, lost in the cruelty of reality. What should have been an easy bounty turns into biological war

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. TM & ©Netflix. Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising, a new hardover book written by Drew Taylor that details the creation of the hit Tsuburaya x Netflix animated family feature film ULTRAMAN: RISING. The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising goes behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the animated movie-making process. Starting at the genesis of the original idea, follow along as the team designs a baby kaiju, creates bold, stylized worlds, and crafts the emotional heart of the story, accompanied by expert commentary from cast and crew, including director and writer Shannon Tindle and co-director John Aoshima. A true love letter to Ultraman, the film and book are treats for fans of the

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    Photo cortesy of Shout! Studios and GKIDS. ©2009 SUMMERWARS FILM PARTNERS Series of New Issues Kicks Off with SUMMER WARS and WOLF CHILDREN, Coming to 4K UHD on Home Entertainment Platforms for the First Time Source: Shout! Studios press release Official Site: www.HosodaCollection.com Special Thanks to Lauren Blum   GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation from around the world, announced today that beginning in 2025, it will issue in partnership with Shout! Studios all-new 4K UHD releases of award-winning director Mamoru Hosoda’s early film catalog. The first titles in the series to receive a reissue are Oscar-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda’s seminal 2009 feature SUMMER WARS, and critically lauded 2012 hit WOLF CHILDREN. The new home entertainment releases will be presented with brand new artwork in a 4K UHD SteelBook version, a standard Blu-ray issue, and on digital download-to-own platforms. New

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    Source: Asobism Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Castle & Dragon | Godzilla Collaboration Special Site: https://www.asobism.co.jp/social/shirodora/collabo_godzilla/ (Japan)Official X: https://x.com/shirotodoragon Asobism Co. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Tomoyuki Ote) is pleased to announce that the first collaboration event between their Japanese real-time battle strategy game CASTLE & DRAGON (城とドラゴン, Shiro to Doragon), currently available on the App Store and Google Play, and Godzilla will premiere on Friday, January 31, 2025. The Godzilla collaboration event run for one month, divided into two halves! In addition to collaboration-exclusive Toho monster costumes for large characters such as the new game character "Legend Dragon" (レジェンドドラゴン, Rejendo Doragon)*, CASTLE & DRAGON will also feature cute swordsman costumes for Chibi Godzilla, Chibi Rodan, Chibi Mechagodzilla and others! • Castle & Dragon | Godzilla Collaboration PeriodFirst Half: Friday, January 31, 2025, 7:00 p.m. JST to Friday, February 14, 2025, 11:59 p.m. JSTSecond Half: Saturday, February

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   The official Godzilla online stores, Godzilla Store Japan and Godzilla Store (North America), are now accepting pre-orders for the exclusive Mechagodzilla  (1974) "Pink Purple Clear Ver." figure from the popular "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla"  (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラ, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira) by manufacturer CCP JAPAN Co., Ltd. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making them easy to collect. This is a collector's series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures.   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   CCPJAPAN has announced Godzilla (1954) and Hedorah figures with New Year's-themed color designs for their retro-design "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla"  (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラ, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira.) The figures are now available exclusively from Toho's Official Godzilla Store Japan and Godzilla Store (North America) and will be released in March. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making them easy to collect. This is a collector's series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures.   Photo courtesy of CCP

    Arc races into battle wearing his Solis Armor. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions.©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS　©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS

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    Arc races into battle wearing his Solis Armor. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions.©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS　©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS Source: Tsuburaya Productions, Bandai Namco FilmworksOfficial Site: https://m-78.jp/arc-the-movie/ (Japan)Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_seriesSpecial Thanks to Yumi Inoue and Kazuko Sato ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS　©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. and Bandai Namco Filmwork have provided SciFi Japan with a list of theaters that will be screening ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL (ウルトラマンアークTHE MOVIE 超次元大決戦！光と闇のアーク, Urutoraman  Āku THE MOVIE Chō Jigen Daikessen! Hikari to Yami no Āku) in Japan. The movie will be released on Friday, February 21, 2025.   For much more on ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan... ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE

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    Source: The Asylum Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Photo courtesy of The Asylum. ©2025 Asylum, All Rights Reserved.   The Asylum's THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT is now available in theaters and On Demand. This is The Asylum's second adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Edgar Rice Burroughs (creator of Tarzan), though the two films are not connected.   View the trailer here.   THEATER LIST   Laemmle Town Center 5 (Encino, CA) Aurora Cineplex (Roswell, GA) Film Noir Cinema (Brooklyn, NY) Hickory Ridge Cinemas (Brunswick, OH)   SYNOPSIS Present day survivors of a sunken naval vessel capture a Russian sub, only to find themselves stranded on an island filled with deadly, prehistoric creatures.   CAST:  Michael Paré, Jack Pearson, Lauren Koopowitz

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    Image courtesy of Anime Limited. ©2024 Science SARU INC./STORY Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./JR East Marketing & Communications, Inc./Lawson Entertainment, Inc. From Acclaimed Director Naoko Yamada (A SILENT VOICE), Science SARU (SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF) and Producer Genki Kawamura (YOUR NAME.)Source: GKIDS, Anime Limited Official Site: https://kiminoiro.jp/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/films/the-colors-within/ (US), https://colorswithin.co.uk/ (UK)   GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation, has released THE COLORS WITHIN to theaters across the United States (starting today, January 24th). Distributor Anime Ltd. will bring the film to cinemas in the United Kingdom and Ireland on January 31st. THE COLORS WITHIN is a heartfelt coming-of-age story for the whole family that combines fun and catchy songs, beautiful pastel colours, and a touching story about those first steps we take towards finding ourselves. It held its sold-out world premiere as an official selection at the Annecy International

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its April 2025 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. PRINCESS PRINCIPAL: CROWN HANDLER - PART 3 Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         55 min.Street Date:      4/08/2025Language:      English Dub, Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $29.98 Who’s in the box at the Royal Funeral? Sadly, it’s Prince Edward, and that leaves Princess Mary and Prince Richard as the next two heirs in the line of succession. Which, since the Duke was responsible for Edward’s assassination, means that Mary’s time as an heir to the throne may be cut unpleasantly short. Team White Pigeon is about to swoop in, but even with Ange and Dorothy disguised as maids, can they possibly clean up all the treachery and political corruption before the Duke’s

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    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Gerry Duggan and Giuseppe Camuncoli’s GODZILLA VS. HULK and Joe Kelly and Nick Bradshaw’s GODZILLA VS. SPIDER-MAN, part of the six one-shots where Marvel heroes battle Godzilla across different eras, arrive in April Source: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood Last month, Marvel Comics announced an exciting evolution of their collaboration with Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that has brought global sensation Godzilla to life, that would see the launch of all-new comic book series pitting Godzilla against iconic Marvel heroes! Set in different Godzilla eras and taking place in different time periods of the Marvel Universe, these six groundbreaking one-shots begin in March with Ryan North and John Romita Jr.’s GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR, and continue in April with GODZILLA VS. HULK and GODZILLA VS. SPIDER-MAN!

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    Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. Source: Third Window Films, Terracotta Special Thanks to Adam Torel   Directors Company is a Japanese film production company created in 1982 to provide a an environment outside the major studio system to nurture young proven filmmakers. The alumni of this collective of artistic film directors includes Kiyoshi Kurosawa (CURE, THE GUARD FROM UNDERGROUND) Sogo Ishii (CRAZY THUNDER ROAD) and Shinji Shomai (TYPHOON CLUB).   Third Window Films present the third set of a series of films from the legendary production company, all presented with brand new digital restorations. These films will be available worldwide on February 17, 2025 and can be pre-ordered at https://shop.terracottadistribution.com/collections/directors-company/.   Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. BUMPKIN SOUP (ドレミファ娘の血は騒ぐ, Doremifa Musume no Chi wa Sawagu, 1985) Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa A wild & crazy pink film

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Hajime Isayama, KODANSHA/ATTACK ON TITAN The Final Season Production Committee Crunchyroll Debuts English Dub TrailerSource: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Hajime Isayama, KODANSHA/ATTACK ON TITAN The Final Season Production Committee Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release ATTACK ON TITAN: THE LAST ATTACK (劇場版「進撃の巨人」 ～THE LAST ATTACK～, Gekijōban Shingeki no Kyojin ~Za Rasuto Attaku~, 2024) in the United States & Canada in theatres for one-day-only on February 10. Debuting in 2013, the ATTACK ON TITAN anime has become both a critical and commercial success worldwide garnering praise for its dark themes, stunning animation, and deep intellectual and emotional themes. Often regarded as one of the defining animes of a generation, the series has been ranked as #23 on the top 250 TV shows of all time on IMDb (as rated by IMDB users) and three of the seasons

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    Source: AnimEigo press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©1987-2018 TOSHIBA-EMI Limited Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD announce the upcoming home media Blu-ray release of BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: PERFECT COLLECTION on February 11th. Originally released in Japan starting in 1987, and an OVA (Original Video Animation) mega-hit among the early American anime scene, BUBBLEGUM CRISIS (バブルガムクライシス, Baburugamu Kuraishisu, 1987-91) is the show that put AnimEigo on the map. Over the years the series, and its unique noir blend of mecha, cute girls, 80s J-pop, and cyberpunk dystopia, has inspired countless imitators. It stands as a seminal work in the world of Japanese science fiction and is a landmark part of anime history. BUBBLEGUM CRISIS features character designs by Kenichi Sonoda (RIDING BEAN, GUNSMITH CATS, GALL FORCE), production design by Shinji Aramaki (APPLESEED, FULL METAL ALCHEMIST, SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK 2013), direction by Katsuhito

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO Source: Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd. press release Premium Bandai, the official mail order site of Bandai Namco, is now accepting pre-orders for the "Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION" (アークアライザー MEMORIAL EDITION, Āku Araizā MEMORIAL EDITION) and the "DX Arc Cube Premium Ultraman Arc Set" (DXアークキューブPremium ウルトラマンアークセット, DX Āku Kyūbu Premium Urutoraman Āku Setto) to commemorate the airing of the final episode of Tsuburaya Productions' TV series ULTRAMAN ARC (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman  Āku, 2024-25).   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO ■ Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION  The "Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION" has an upgraded appearance and sound specifications from the DX version previously released by Bandai. It is designed to be fully compatible with the "DX Arc Cube Premium Ultraman Arc Set" as well as the previously released  "DX

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    Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2025 UNDER THE BIG ONION Film Partners Source: Toei Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://tamanegi-movie.jp/ (Japan)   Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toei. ©2025 UNDER THE BIG ONION Film Partners A classic love story that spins a tale of "that love" that will stay in your heart forever! Toei has provided information and pics for their new love story, UNDER THE BIG ONION (大きな玉ねぎの下で, Ōkina Tamanegi no Shita de). The film opens in Japanese cinemas on February 7, 2025. The movie was inspired by a 1985 song of the same name by the Japanese rock band Bakufu Slump. A popular band in Japan during the 1980s and 90s, Bakufu Slump may be best known to tokusatsu fans in the west for their song "Myth" (神話, Shinwa), the theme song for GAMERA: THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (ガメラ 大怪獣空中決戦, Gamera: Daikaijū

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    Photo courtesy of Lionsgate. ©2008 J & J Project LLC. TM & © 2025 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Source: Lionsgate, ddPR press release Special Thanks to Danny Duran Jackie Chan and Jet Li star in the martial arts action adventure THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM (2008), arriving on SteelBook February 25 from Lionsgate. A discovery made by a kung fu-obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to ancient China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King. THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM will be available on 4K + Blu-ray SteelBook + Digital for the suggested retail price of $34.99.   SYNOPSIS    A MARTIAL ARTS EXPLOSION! Individually, they’ve starred in the most adrenaline-pumping martial arts adventures ever. Together for the first time, Jet Li and Jackie Chan join forces to create the greatest

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