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    Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2023 TOKYO MER the Movie Production Committee Source: Toho Co., Ltd., TBS Official Site: https://tokyomer-movie.jp/ (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2023 TOKYO MER the Movie Production Committee The HEROs (medical team) will return to save all lives! Toho has provided information and images for TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room - THE MOVIE (劇場版『TOKYO MER～走る緊急救命室～』, Gekijōban “ TOKYO MER ～ Hashiru Kinkyū Kyūmeishitsu ～”). The movie opens in Japanese cinemas this Friday, March 28th. The movie is a spinoff from the TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) television series, TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room, which premiered on July 4, 2021. The main character is Kota Kitami (Ryohei Suzukii), a brilliant young ER doctor, who has been handpicked by Mayor Azusa Akatsuka (Yuriko Ishida) to head a new emergency response team dubbed TOKYO Mobile Emergency

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    Image courtesy of SRS Cinema. ©Se Ki Corporation Source: SRS Cinema LLCSpecial Thanks to Avery Guerra A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Blu-ray cover art. Image courtesy of SRS Cinema. ©Se Ki Corporation SRS Cinema has revealed the cover art for their Blu-ray edition of THE STORY OF HONG GIL-DONG (홍길동, Hong Gil-Dong, 1967), the first animated feature film from  South Korea. The movie was adapted from a comic strip that was based on an ancient story of a Korean hero. A special boy is born on a day where hurricanes and wicked spirits struck medieval Korea. The citizens and family learn that the infant has superhuman strength and cunning intelligence. As the boy grows up, he vows to his family, the emperor of Korea and the high deities to rid Korea of chaos and disorder caused by wicked beings. Presales for the limited

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    Photo courtesy of Toei. ⓒ2023 Geats・King-Ohger Movie Production Committee ⓒIshimori Pro・TV Asahi・ADK EM・Toei ⓒ2023 TV Asahi・Toei AG・Toei Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://geats-ohger-23movie.com/ (Japan) Toei Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with promotional artwork for their upcoming theatrical release, KAMEN RIDER GEATS THE MOVIE/OHSAMA SENTAI KING-OHGER THE MOVIE (映画『仮面ライダーギーツ』映画『王様戦隊キングオージャー』, Eiga Kamen Raidā Gītsu/Eiga Ō-Sama Sentai Kingu-Ōjā).  The latest Super Sentai/Kamen Rider double feature opens in Japan on July 28. Logos courtesy of Toei. ⓒ2023 “Geats・King-Ohger” Movie Production Committee ⓒIshimori Pro・TV Asahi・ADK EM・Toei ⓒ2023 TV Asahi・Toei AG・Toei About Toei Company, Ltd. Toei Company Ltd., since its foundation in 1951, is one of the three major studios in Japan. The company focuses on providing high quality, comprehensive entertainment through the production and theatrical distribution of feature films, anime, and TV dramas as well as a diverse range of businesses including planning and hosting

    Learn about threats facing the sea with Chibi Godzilla and his friends. Photo courtesy of Shinagawa Aquarium. © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Learn about threats facing the sea with Chibi Godzilla and his friends. Photo courtesy of Shinagawa Aquarium. © TOHO CO., LTD.   Source: Shinagawa Aquarium press release   Photo courtesy of Shinagawa Aquarium. © TOHO CO., LTD. Shinagawa Aquarium (Shinagawa, Tokyo; Director: Masakatsu Suzuki) will host "Chibi Godzilla and the Mystery Solving SDGs - Let's Protect the Richness of the Sea" (ちびゴジラと学ぶ謎解きSDGs -海のゆたかさをまもろう編-, Chibi Gojira to Manabu Nazotoki SDGs - Umi no Yutaka-sa o Mamorou-hen)  from Saturday, April 22 to Sunday May 21 to help children learn about marine environmental issues while also having fun solving a mystery.   This event was planned to commemorate the release of the new anime series CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ちびゴジラの逆襲, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū).  It is an edutainment mystery game where visitors to the Shinagawa Aquarium, using a puzzle-solving kit, learn

    A girl, a chair, and a door take center stage in Makoto Shinkai's latest masterpiece, SUZUME. Image courtesy of Wild Bunch International. © 2022 Suzume Film Partners

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    A girl, a chair, and a door take center stage in Makoto Shinkai's latest masterpiece, SUZUME. Image courtesy of Wild Bunch International. © 2022 Suzume Film Partners Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Crunchyroll, Wild Bunch InternationalOfficial Sites: https://suzume-tojimari-movie.jp/ (Japan), https://www.suzume-movie.com// (United States)Specia Thanks to Sarah Jarvis, Jessica Xie and Léa Renaudin   Key art, courtesy of Crunchyroll. © 2022 Suzume Film Partners The following SUZUME (すずめの戸締まり, Suzume no Tojimari, 2022) images and text are taken from Japanese and English press materials provided by Toho, Crunchyroll and Wild Bunch International...   ■ Introduction SUZUME is the latest film from award-winning creator, writer and director Makoto Shinkai. Shinkaihas been a visionary in the animation space for decades, with the most recent films being YOUR NAME (君の名は。Kimi no Na wa, 2016) and WEATHERING WITH YOU (天気の子, Tenki no Ko, 2019), both of which have catapulted him as leading

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    Source: Bay Area Film EventsOfficial Site: https://www.bayareafilmevents.com/ultraman  Image courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Bay Area Film Events, CinemaSF and SciFi Japan are pleased to present ULTRAFEST, a 3-day Ultraman film festival coming to the 4-Star Theater in San Francisco the weekend of July 21-23.  Authorized by Tsuburaya Productions, Starlight Runner and The Licensing Group, the event will include screenings of Ultraman movies and episodes, special guests, merchandise dealers, an art gallery and more! Details are still being finalized, but the theatrical screenings will include the award-winning hit SHIN ULTRAMAN (2022) and new 4K compilations from the original ULTRAMAN series. There will also be sales and giveaways of event-exclusive Ultraman collectibles! Much more infomation about this festival will be announced soon, so please check back here and visit the official site: https://www.bayareafilmevents.com/ultraman     ULTRAFEST July 21-23, 2003

    Ride the Godzilla Interception Operation zipline at a massive discount this summer! Photo courtesy of Pasona Group. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Ride the Godzilla Interception Operation zipline at a massive discount this summer! Photo courtesy of Pasona Group. ©TOHO CO., LTD.   Source: Nijigen No Mori press release For a limited time, the "Nijigen no Mori" anime theme park in Awaji Island Park, Hyogo Prefecture is now offering special discount one-day tickets, with unlimited access to all attractions, for up to 54% off the standard price. These passes can be purchased from the the ticket sales site Asoview and can be used any day up Friday, July 14, 2023. Nijigen-no Mori combines world-famous Japanese anime and manga with the natural beauty of Awaji Island. Visitors can enjoy attractions based on anime favorites like "Dragon Quest Island: The Ancient Demon God and the Guided Adventurers" (ドラゴンクエスト アイランド　いにしえの魔神と導かれし冒険者たち, Doragon Kuesuto Airando Inishie no Majin to Michibika Reshi Bōkenshatachi), "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" (NARUTO&BORUTO忍里, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato),

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    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©赤坂アカ×横槍メンゴ／集英社・【推しの子】製作委員会 Source: HIDIVE press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto The North American debut of HIDIVE Exclusive Series【OSHI NO KO】(【推しの子】) on April 12 shattered records to become the #1 series launch in the streamer’s history. Overwhelming fan response over its first seven days of release vaulted【OSHI NO KO】to #1 in total streams and new subscribers (first streams) – not only for the Spring 2023 season but also for all-time. Additionally, the new anime drama’s debut shattered all trial starts records for HIDIVE, delivering the most trials added in the streamer’s history.   Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©赤坂アカ×横槍メンゴ／集英社・【推しの子】製作委員会 【OSHI NO KO】launched on Wednesday, April 12 on the heels of HIDIVE’s North American premiere screening of the series’ special 90-minute first episode at Anime Boston. ”We’ve been anxiously awaiting the premiere of【OSHI NO KO】and we’re absolutely elated with the response from fans

    Logo for the new series, ULTRAMAN BLAZAR. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN BLAZAR PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO

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    Logo for the new series, ULTRAMAN BLAZAR. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN BLAZAR PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO New Series Coming July 8th Worldwide! For the First Time in the Ultraman Series, the Transforming Hero is a Captain!Source: Tsuburaya ProductionsOfficial Sites: https://ani.tv/ultraman_blazar/, https://m-78.jp/blazar/ (Japan)Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_series ULTRAMAN BLAZAR Japanese key art, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN BLAZAR PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO   Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with images and press notes for their upcoming television series ULTRAMAN BLAZAR (ウルトラマンブレーザー, Urutoraman Burēzā). The show will premiere July 8th, 2023, on TV Tokyo Network  in Japan, and is scheduled to be simultaneously broadcasted in major Asian regions. An English dubbed version will be available online. Introduction The series features a new hero, Ultraman Blazar, with an unshakable sense of justice hailing from “M421,” a  celestial body far from Earth. He is

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    Photo courtesy of ABLAZE. Source: ABLAZE press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Comics and graphic novel publisher ABLAZE heats up early summer reading as it announces new titles with an international flair set for release in July. The action begins with the launch of the manhwa series, GET SCHOOLED, which is based on the hit webtoon by the renowned Korean webtoon production company, YLAB, and tells the story of a tough educator’s unorthodox techniques to clean up a violent high school. GET SCHOOLED is currently one of the Top 2 Dramas on the Webtoons platform.        •  Page Views for the series: 78.7 million Webtoon Subscribers to the series: 1.3 million Average Rating of all Webtoon

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      Source; Warner Bros. PicturesSpecial Thanks to Melanie Klein Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures today announced the official title for the latest installment in the Monsterverse film series,  GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE, and celebrated with a mysterious title announcement reveal video foreshadowing what lies ahead for the two legendary Titans. In 2021, the interconnected entertainment universe known as the Monsterverse delivered  GODZILLA VS. KONG, a true cultural event and the ultimate pop culture throw down as two cinematic Titans faced off in a spectacular big screen battle that smashed the global box office.  GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE is the thrilling fifth film in the Monsterverse series and sees the legendary Titans Godzilla and Kong team up to face a world-ending threat so terrifying that neither could survive alone.  Coming off the heels of the success of  GODZILLA VS.

    The University of Minnesota Press will publish Jeffrey Angles' English translations of the Japanese novels for the Toho classics GODZILLA and GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    The University of Minnesota Press will publish Jeffrey Angles' English translations of the Japanese novels for the Toho classics GODZILLA and GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. The first English translations of the original novellas about the iconic kaijū GodzillaSource: University of Minnesota Press  press releaseSpecial Thanks to Jeffrey Angles, Heather Skinner and Avery Guerra In the early days of development for Toho's motion picture GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira, 1954), producer Tomoyuki Tanaka hired award-winning author Shigeru Kayama to write an original treatment that would then be adapted into a screenplay by the film's director, Ishiro Honda, and screenwriter Takeo Murata. In the wake of that movie's incredible box office success, Kayama was brought back to create the story for the immediate sequel, GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ゴジラの逆襲, Gojira no Gyakushū, 1955). Kayama then fleshed out his stories into a pair of novellas which were first

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd. press release Premium Bandai, the official mail order site of Bandai Namco, is now accepting pre-orders for the "Ultra Replica Flash Prism" (ウルトラレプリカ フラッシュプリズム, Urutora Repurika Furasshu Purizumu), a replica of the Beta Capsule transformation device used by  Kenichi Kai (played by Kane Kosugi) in Tsuburaya's 1993 American co-production, ULTRAMAN: THE ULTIMATE HERO a.k.a. ULTRAMAN POWERED  (ウルトラマンパワード, Urutoraman Pawādo). B Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONSandai produced a DX version of the Flash Prism at the time of the show's release, but that collectible was larger than the prop from the series due to having built-in batteries and other structural features. Now, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ULTRAMAN POWERED,  Bandai has created a new sculpt of the Flash Prism for their "Ultra Replica Series" that utilizes the latest design technology to incorporate light-up and voice-activated

    The Seibuen Amusement Park attraction Godzilla the Ride has won a Grand Prize at VFX-JAPAN Award 2023. Photo courtesy of Seibu Yuenchi Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    The Seibuen Amusement Park attraction Godzilla the Ride has won a Grand Prize at VFX-JAPAN Award 2023. Photo courtesy of Seibu Yuenchi Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Author: Keith AikenSource: Seibuen Yuenchi Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial VFX-JAPAN Award Site: https://vfx-japan.jp/ Seibuen Yuenchi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Tatsuya Yoda) struck gold late last month at the "VFX-JAPAN Award 2023". The Seibuen Amusement Park's large-scale ride attraction “Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle” (ゴジラ・ザ・ライド大怪獣頂上決戦, Gojira za Raido Daikaijū Chōjō Kessen) won the Grand Prize in the Short Film category. The VFX-JAPAN association was established in 2012 to promote the use of CG and VFX technology in the Japanese entertainment and amusement industries, product design and scientific applications. The VFX-JAPAN Award began the following year to honor excellence in visual works that utilize CG and VFX, with awards in eight categories including

    ULTRAMAN DECKER FINALE: JOURNEY TO BEYOND Blu-ray Special Edition. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN DECKER FILM PARTNERS

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    ULTRAMAN DECKER FINALE: JOURNEY TO BEYOND Blu-ray Special Edition. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN DECKER FILM PARTNERS Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Sites: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/ultraman_decker/, https://m-78.jp/decker/ (Japan) Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_series Tsuburaya Productions has announced the Japanese Blu-ray & DVD release for the TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION original movie ULTRAMAN DECKER FINALE: JOURNEY TO BEYOND (ウルトラマンデッカー最終章 旅立ちの彼方へ…, Urutoraman Dekkā Saishū Fumi Tabidachi no Kanata e…) on Friday, July 28, 2023. Special interviews with ultra heroines Yuka Murayama, Sae Miyazawa and Kayano Nakamura will be included as a bonus. ULTRAMAN DECKER FINALE: JOURNEY TO BEYOND depicts the desperate battle of the expert team GUTS-SELECT to face the latest threat to the Earth. Fans can enjoy the brilliance of the mysterious woman, Dinas, who is featured prominently in this "final chapter," and the heroic end of the Giant of Lght, Ultraman Decker. The film was released theatrically in Japan and simultaneously distributed online at

    Sukagawa City Mayor Katsuya Hashimoto and Tsuburaya Productions Chairman and CEO Takayuki Tsukagoshi at the April 12th signing ceremony. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Sukagawa City Mayor Katsuya Hashimoto and Tsuburaya Productions Chairman and CEO Takayuki Tsukagoshi at the April 12th signing ceremony. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://m78-sukagawa.jp/ (Japan) Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Takayuki Tsukagoshi) have signed a partnership agreement with Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, the hometown of company founder Eiji Tsuburaya. The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the 60th anniversary of Tsuburaya Productions. This agreement extends and expands upon an initiative launched in May 2013 that named Sukagawa City as the sister city to Ultraman's homeland, the Land of Light in Nebula M78 and had Tsuburaya supporting reconstruction of the area ifollowing the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. Tsuburaya Productions and  Sukagawa City will now continue their joint efforts for urban development and more progressive activities to create a city that

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    Logos courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©NTT DOCOMO Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release On Wednesday, March 29, Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. and the mobile network services company NTT DOCOMO, INC. signed a "Joint Initiative Partnership Agreement" to begin the promotion of new content development for Ultraman and other products through data-driven marketing. Under the agreement, Tsuburaya Productions and DOCOMO will jointly operate TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION, a Japanese digital platform for enjoying Tsuburaya Productions' works, such as the Ultraman series. In addition, by combining Tsuburaya Productions' content assets, such as the Ultraman series, with marketing solutions such as d POINT CLUB membership data held by DOCOMO, new content for Tsuburaya Productions can be developed and used for partner companies.   1. Agreement Name: Joint Initiative Partnership Agreement 2. Date of Execution: March 29, 2023 3. Purpose: To collaborate inmarketing by utilizing the data of

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    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://seven55th.m-78.jp/ (Japan) Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatakei) will release the Blu-ray box set ULTRAMAN ARCHIVES: ULTRASEVEN 4K UHD & MovieNEX (ULTRAMAN ARCHIVES ウルトラセブン 4K UHD ＆ MovieNEX, Urutoraman Akaibusu Urutorasebun 4K UHD & MovieNEX) in Japan on Friday, July 7, 2023. This release is part of the year-long Ultraseven 55th Anniversary Project (ウルトラセブン55周年, Urutorasebun 55-Shūnen) celebration that launched last October. In 1967, ULTRASEVEN (ウルトラセブン, Urutorasebun) premiered as the third entry in Tsuburaya Productions' "Fantasy Special Effects Series" following ULTRA Q (ウルトラＱ, Urutora Kyū, 1966) and ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン,  Urutoraman, 1966-67). The innovative and deep storyline, excellent special effects techniques, precise miniatures, and unique and fascinating monster designs have generated a lot of discussion, and even now, 55 years later, Ultraseven is still popular among people of all generations

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    Source: HIDIVE press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Daisuke Aizawa・KADOKAWA/Shadow Garden On Friday afternoon anime fans were treated to a special edition of the HIDIVE Industry Panel as part of the streaming channel’s Anime Boston 2023 fan experience. On the heels of the North American premiere of【OSHI NO KO】(【推しの子】) Episode 1 earlier in the day, attendees were welcomed back to the Sheraton Boston Hotel by hosts HIDIVE’s Star Butler and Jacki Jing (THE CIRCLE). During the hour-long panel, the host duo announced a trio of acquisitions, shared upcoming English dubs and showcased new video content, including a greeting from the Japanese cast of URUSEI YATSURA. Topping the list of acquisition announcements was fan-favorite series THE EMINENCE IN SHADOW (陰の実力者になりたくて!,  Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!), which will return to HIDIVE for a second season. It will be joined by the new fantasy

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    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©toufu・芳文社／Lv1魔王とワンルーム勇者製作委員会 Source: HIDIVE press release Official Site: https://lv1room.com/ (Japanese) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Today, HIDIVE revealed its acquisition of LEVEL 1 DEMON LORD AND ONE ROOM HERO (Lv1魔王とワンルーム勇者, Reberu Wan Maō to Wan Rūmu Yūsha) during its opening day industry panel at Anime Boston 2023. The fantasy comedy series will premiere later this year in Japan and will stream as an exclusive simulcast on HIDIVE. LEVEL 1 DEMON LORD AND ONE ROOM HERO is based on the popular manga series of the same name created by toufu, which launched in Houbunsha’s Comic Fuz and later in 2021 in English from Seven Seas Entertainment. “We’re excited to bring this humorous new anime series to HIDIVE later this year,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “LEVEL 1 DEMON LORD AND ONE ROOM HERO joins our ever-expanding line-up of 2023 simulcasts alongside some of

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