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    Goro Miyazaki’s EARWIG AND THE WITCH is coming to home video from GKIDS and Shout! Factory. Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2020 NHK, NEP, Studio Ghibli

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    Source: Shout! Factory press release Official Site: gkids.com/films/earwig-and-the-witch (US) Special Thanks to Shannon Meehan EARWIG AND THE WITCH (アーヤと魔女, Āya to Majo, 2020), the first new release in four years from the legendary Studio Ghibli, will be released on digital platforms on March 23, as well as in both a Limited Edition Steelbook and a Blu-ray + DVD combo on April 6 from GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Factory. Directed by Goro Miyazaki (TALES FROM EARTHSEA, FROM UP ON POPPY HILL) and produced by studio co-founder Toshio Suzuki, with planning from Academy Award-winner Hayao Miyazaki, the feature is based on the children’s novel Earwig and the Witch by Diana Wynne Jones (Howl’s Moving Castle), and marks Studio Ghibli’s first entirely 3DCG animated feature. The all-star voice cast for the English dub features the voices of Richard E. Grant (CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?,

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    Source: Bandai America Incorporated Official Preorder Site: p-bandai.com/us Bandai America has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos of their new ULTIMATE LUMINOUS PREMIUM ULTRAMAN 6 Ultraman Ribut and Ultraman Z Alpha Edge figure set. Both figures include light up gimmicks for the Ultramen’s eyes and color timers. Ultraman Z debuted in last year’s television series ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) 『ウルトラマンＺ(ゼット), Urutoraman Z (Zetto)』. Z has the ability to take on different forms utilizing the powers and abilities of past Ultra Heroes. His Alpha Edge form specializes in the martial arts techniques of his mentors Ultraseven, Ultraman Leo, and Ultraman Zero. Ultraman Ribut was introduced by Tsuburaya Productions in 2014 to promote the Ultraman brand in Malaysia. He made his first live-action appearance in the 2019 streaming series ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT: NEW GENERATION HEROES (ウルトラギャラクシーファイト ニュージェネレーションヒーローズ, Urutora Gyarakushī Faito Nyū

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Liza Nedelman, Chrtis Mowry, Sarah Jarvis and Melanie Klein With Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG now set for a March 26, 2021 release in theaters and on HBO Max, the long-awaited theatrical trailer has finally been unveiled. Recent days have also seen a new press release, TV spots and poster artwork, all of which can be seen here. Press Release From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, directed by Adam Wingard. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård (BIG LITTLE LIES, THE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL), Millie Bobby Brown (STRANGER THINGS, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS), Rebecca Hall (CHRISTINE, PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN), Brian Tyree Henry (JOKER, SPIDER-MAN:

    GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE is one of four films in the GAMERA: THE HEISEI ERA Blu-ray box From Arrow Video. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. © KADOKAWA 1995 NH

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    Source: Arrow Video US, MVD Entertainment Group press release Special Thanks to Clint Weiler Arrow Video US and MVD Entertainment are offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the deluxe Blu-ray set GAMERA: THE HEISEI ERA. The four disc collection includes the acclaimed 1990s trilogy of GAMERA THE GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (ガメラ 大怪獣空中決戦, Gamera Daijū Kūchū Kessen, 1995), GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION (ガメラ2 レギオン襲来 Gamera 2 Region Shūrai, 1996), GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS (ガメラ3 邪神〈イリス〉覚醒, Gamera 3: Jyashin Irisu Kakusei, 1999) plus the one-shot film GAMERA THE BRAVE (小さき勇者たち～ガメラ～, Chīsaki Yūsha-tachi Gamera, 2006). GAMERA: THE HEISEI ERA includes High Definition (1080p) transfers of all four movies, Japanese and English audio tracks, newly recorded audio commentaries, Japanese and American trailers, image galleries, featurettes and much more. The disc cases come with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly

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    Source: Sentai press release Official Site: heromask.jp (Japan), HERO MASK | Netflix Official Site (US) Sentai announced that it has acquired home video rights to the action thriller series HERO MASK (ヒーロー・マスク, Hīrō Masuku, 2018), a Studio Pierrot (TOKYO GHOUL, BLEACH) production, through a worldwide licensing arrangement (excluding Asia). Detective James Blood, member of an elite police unit, pushes the edges of law enforcement to bring down the criminal threats and terrorist organizations plaguing a beautiful metropolitan city. When the murder of Crown Prosecutor Monica Campbell crosses his desk, Blood finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy involving LIVE, a two-faced corporate conglomerate with ties to the sordid underworld of human experimentation. With Sarah Sinclair — the only witness to Campbell’s death — at his side, Blood will have to face an army of mask-wearing superhumans to uncover the truth and stop LIVE before

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys has resolicited two of their new Godzilla Gallery Deluxe PVC Figure Dioramas. Godzilla 1993 and King Ghidorah 1991 will be available this spring from BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth and local comic shops. To find a comic shop near year, please visit comicshoplocator.com. Godzilla Gallery: Godzilla 1993 Deluxe PVC Figure This Godzilla Gallery Diorama is based on the poster for 1993’s GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II (ゴジラVSメカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira)! Measuring approximately 11 inches tall, this sculpture of the big G holding the remains of the gunship Garuda is crafted of high-quality PVC and features detailed sculpting and paint details. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Jorge Santos Souza. Displays with Rodan (sold separately). Product Code: JAN211971 Release Date: May

    Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1 Cover A, Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    New 5 Issue Comic Book Mini-Series Source: IDW Publishing IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for the first issue of the five part mini-series Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors, the first Godzilla comic published under IDW’s new multi-year agreement with Toho Co. Ltd. Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1 will be available from comic book shops and retailers in April 2021 and features a main cover by artist Dan Schoening. Retailers who order 15 copies will receive one free variant photo cover by Vic Hollins. Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1 Writer: Erik Burnham Artist: Dan Schoening Colorist: Luis Antonio Delgado Cover A: Dan Schoening Cover B: Photo Cover by Vic Hollins Tentative In-Store Date: April 2021 Pages: 36 Cover Price: $4.99 Godzilla roars back into comics with a giant-sized first issue! Extra story and extra content mark the King of Monsters’ triumphant

    GAMERA VS. VIRAS is one of eight films in the GAMERA: THE SHOWA ERA Blu-ray box From Arrow Video. Photo courtesy of Kadokawa. © KADOKAWA

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    Source: Arrow Video US, MVD Entertainment Group press release Special Thanks to Clint Weiler Arrow Video US and MVD Entertainment are offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the deluxe Blu-ray set GAMERA: THE SHOWA ERA. The four disc collection includes the first eight movies in the series: GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER (大怪獣ガメラ, Daikaijū Gamera, 1965), GAMERA VS. BARUGON (大怪獣決闘 ガメラ対バルゴン, Daikaijū Kettō: Gamera Tai Barugon 1966), GAMERA VS. GYAOS (大怪獣空中戦 ガメラ対ギャオス, Daikaijuu Kūchū-sen Gamera Tai Gyaosu, 1967), GAMERA VS. VIRAS (ガメラ対宇宙怪獣バイラス, Gamera Tai Uchū Kaijū Bairasu, 1968), GAMERA VS. GUIRON (ガメラ対大悪獣ギロン, Gamera Tai Daiwarujū Giron, 1969), GAMERA VS. JIGER (ガメラ対大魔獣ジャイガー, Gamera Tai Daimajū Jaigā, 1970), GAMERA VS. ZIGRA (ガメラ対深海怪獣ジグラ, Gamera Tai Shinkai Kaijū Jigura, 1971) and GAMERA SUPER MONSTER (宇宙怪獣ガメラ, Uchū Kaijū Gamera, 1980). GAMERA: THE SHOWA ERA includes High Definition (1080p) transfers of all eight movies, Japanese

    Image courtesy of Toei Animation. © Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

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    Fans Everywhere Invited to Join Virtual Livestream Watch Party Featuring First Two of Episodes of New WORLD TRIGGER Season 2 Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Official Site: worldtrigger.info (Japan) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto On the heels of last week’s worldwide premiere of Season 2, Toei Animation Inc. released details today for its special WORLD TRIGGER livestream event teased to fans just before Christmas. To celebrate the new season’s launch, Toei Animation will host its first-ever virtual global fan event — the WORLD TRIGGER Season 2 Global Livestream Watch Party — on Saturday, January 30 when anime fans across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe can come together for this special simulcast event on Toei Animation’s U.S. Facebook and YouTube channels. Hosted by social media personalities Justin Rojas (HomeCon / Envy Gaming) and Lisa

    Theatrical poster with new release date. Image courtesy of Shochiku. ©2020 “Damashie no Kiba” Film Partners

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: shochiku.co.jp/ichidoshindemita (Japan) Originally scheduled for June 19, 2020, the drama KIBA: THE FANGS OF FICTION (騙し絵の牙, Damashie no Kiba) will now open in Japanese cinemas on March 26, 2021. Distributor Shochiku Co., Ltd. delayed the theatrical release due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The movie is adapted from the 2016 best-selling novel by Takeshi Shiota, and the main character in the story was based on actor Yo Oizumi (I AM A HERO, TOKYO GHOUL), who ended up playing the role in the film. Oizumi plays Teruya Hayami, the chief editor for a magazine that is on the brink of cancellation. With the support of his assistant Megumi Takano (Mayu Matsuoka), he goes to extreme lengths to save the magazine. For more information and high-res images, please see the KIBA: THE FANGS OF FICTION Info and Pics From

    Main art by Matt Frank and Goncalo Lopest. Image courtesy of SRS Cinema LLC.

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    Source: SRS Cinema LLC Special Thanks to Avery Guerra A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE SRS Cinema has revealed a new trailer for the 1984 Korean movie WAR OF THE GOD MONSTERS that was released in its native country as THE UNDEAD BEAST (비천괴수, Bicheongoesu) and marketed internationally as THE FLYING MONSTER (飛天怪獸, Hiten Kaiju). The distributor will bring the movie to North America for the first time in early 2021. In WAR OF THE GOD MONSTERS, a young reporter named Kang Ok-hee is writing a story about the theories of Dr. Kim, a scientist who believes that dinosaurs still exist in the modern world. When gigantic creatures suddenly appear and cause massive destruction, the doctor and journalist must find a way to save the world. Limited edition physical media pre-sales start on January 21, 2021. Visit srscinema.com for more details in the

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    Source: Sentai press release Official Site: laidbackers.com (Japan) Sentai announced today that it acquired home video and digital sell-through rights for LAIDBACKERS (レイドバッカーズ-, Reidobakkāzu-, 2019), Japan’s hilarious final theatrical anime of the Heisei era. Sentai will distribute the feature in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin America and the Netherlands. Four former heroes are now living quiet, reincarnated lives in present day Kyoto, Japan. They bask in the warm contentment of being ordinary, modern folk without much important to do. But their idyllic lives are shattered when a precocious elementary schooler who is secretly a reincarnated demon king they once defeated shows up and starts making some serious demands! Now the former heroes must band together with their arch nemesis, because it’s do or die for team LAIDBACKERS! LAIDBACKERS is a production of Studio Gokumi

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    Source: Arrow Video US, MVD Entertainment Group press release Special Thanks to Clint Weiler Arrow Video US and MVD Entertainment are offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the new, extras-packed Blu-ray of JSA: JOINT SECURITY AREA (공동경비구역 JSA, Gongdong Gyeongbi Guyeok Jeieseuei, 2000), the award winning South Korean thriller from the director of OLDBOY. Before OLDBOY, before THE HANDMAIDEN, visionary filmmaker Park Chan-wook helmed this gripping tale of deceit, misunderstanding and the senselessness of war. Gunfire breaks out in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea, leaving two North Korean soldiers dead while a wounded South Korean soldier (Lee Byung-hun, THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD) flees to safety. With the tenuous peace between the two warring nations on a knife-edge, a neutral team of investigators, headed by Swiss Army Major Sophie Jean (Lee Young-ae, LADY VENGEANCE),

    Photo courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment.© 2020 CRAZY SAMURAI MUSASHI FILM PARTNERS

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    The Over-the-Top Action Epic Starring Action Icon Tak Sakaguchi Debuts Exclusively on Streaming Service Hi-YAH! February 12 Before Hitting Digital, Blu-ray & DVD March 2 Source: Well Go USA, ddPR press release Official Site: wiiber.com (Japan), wellgousa.com/films/crazy-samurai-400-vs-1 (US) Special Thanks to Leif Helland #CrazySamurai Leading Japanese martial arts icon Tak Sakaguchi (VERSUS, RISE OF THE MACHINE GIRL) stars in the groundbreakingly innovative action epic CRAZY SAMURAI: 400 vs. 1 (狂武蔵, Kyō Musashi, 2020), which will debut exclusively on the martial arts streaming service Hi-YAH! on February 12, before hitting Digital, Blu-ray and DVD March 2 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The highlight of this extraordinary film is a 77-minute action sequence shot in one continuous take, a “marathon battle [that] rivals any ever filmed” (Forbes). Director Yuji Shimomura (DEATH TRANCE, RE: BORN) has crafted an epic achievement in action choreography

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    Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: sailormoon-movie.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: @sailor_movie A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE A girl transforms brilliantly! “Love and battle story” Toei has provided information and large, high-res images from PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON ETERNAL THE MOVIE Part 2 (劇場版「美少女戦士セーラームーンEternal」《後編》, Gekijō-ban Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Eternal "Kohen"), based on Naoko Takeuchi`s internationally popular girls`manga series, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. It is the second film in the two-part adaptation of Dead Moon, the manga`s fourth arc. The production staff includes manga creator Takeuchi Naoko as chief supervisor, as well as 1990s TV anime character designer and animation director Kazuko Tadano. Co-produced by Toei Animation and Studio DEEN (FATE/STAY NIGHT [UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS]), PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON ETERNAL THE MOVIE Part 2 will open in Japanese cinemas on February 11, 2021. Story A battle rages against Dead Moon, which spreads

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    For many years now, Japan has greatly benefited from cutting edge technology. This is especially true when it comes to online gaming. Japan is popular for developing popular gaming consoles which include Sega, PlayStation, and Nintendo. Remarkably, the passion for gaming has extended to online games. In this article, we are going to talk about the best and popular online games that you should try out during your free time. You have to keep in mind that gaming has a deep origin in Japan. Mobile gaming is considered to be one of the essential elements that have made it possible for the gaming industry to rise to a global stage. 1. Mobile games Mobile games are loved by the majority of Japanese players. Therefore, it's quite difficult to find a smartphone user in the country who doesn't love at least one mobile game. Additionally, mobile gaming

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/ucz Streaming Site: ULTRAMAN OFFICIAL Official Twitter: twitter.com/tsuburayaprod Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has has announced that their new television series, ULTRAMAN CHRONICLE Z: HEROES’ ODYSSEY (ウルトラマン クロニクルＺ　ヒーローズオデッセイ, Urutoraman Kuronikuru Z Hīrōzu Odessei), will be streamed worldwide on the ULTRAMAN OFFICIAL YouTube channel starting this Saturday at 9:30am (JST). Much like the recently ended YouTube run of ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) 『ウルトラマンＺ(ゼット), Urutoraman Z (Zetto), 2020』, ULTRAMAN CHRONICLE Z will be shown with optional English subtitles. The show will use footage from previous shows and movies, mixed with new content, to recap the adventures of both Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Z. Connecting the different world views of these heroes is Ultraman Zero (voiced by Mamoru Miyano), the son of Ultraseven, disciple of Ultraman Leo, and recently the master of Z. For more on ULTRAMAN CHRONICLE Z: HEROES’ ODYSSEY, please

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    Consumer-Focused Initiative Combines Traditional Theatrical Release Windows Worldwide With Exclusive Concurrent One Month Streaming Access Period Domestically On HBO Max Source: Warner Bros. Pictures press release Today, the Warner Bros. Pictures Group announced that it has committed to releasing its 2021 film slate via a unique, consumer-focused distribution model in which Warner Bros. will continue to exhibit the films theatrically worldwide, while adding an exclusive one month access period on the HBO Max streaming platform in the U.S. concurrent with the film’s domestic release. The hybrid model was created as a strategic response to the impact of the ongoing global pandemic, particularly in the U.S. Following the one month HBO Max access period domestically, each film will leave the platform and continue theatrically in the U.S. and international territories, with all customary distribution windows applying to the title. All films will be available

    Crunchyroll art for ONYX EQUINOX, coming soon! ©2020 Crunchyroll Studios

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    Source: Crunchyroll Special Thanks to Amanda Geraldo. Crunchyroll has announced today a full lineup of dub titles heading to the platform soon including the smash hit Shonen Jump series JUJUTSU KAISEN, the highly-anticipated I`M STANDING ON A MILLION LIVES and three Crunchyroll Original series TONIKAWA: OVER THE MOON FOR YOU,” NOBLESSE and ONYX EQUINOX. The dub for the popular horror series “JUJUTSU KAISEN” will premiere on Friday, November 20, with new episodes streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll every week. The dubbed episodes will be available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German. The English dub cast includes: Yuuji Itadori will be played by Adam McArthur (Marco Diaz in Star vs. the Forces of Evil) Megumi Fushiguro will be played by Robbie Daymond (Jin Mori in The God of High School, Prompto in Final Fantasy XV) Nobara Kugisaki will be played by Anne Yatco (Hamamoto

    Kwangsu Lee, NOBLESSE artist.

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    Source: Virtual Crunchyroll Expo Special Thanks to Bianca Doria and Amanda Geraldo. Crunchyroll, the world’s most popular anime brand, announced the first wave of guests, panels, and programming for this year’s Virtual Crunchyroll Expo including the the cast and creators from RENT A GIRLFRIEND, SO I’M A S;IDER, SO WHAT? and THE HIDDEN DUNGEON ONLY I CAN ENTER. V-CRX attendees will have the chance to hear from the cast of RENT A GIRLGRIEND including Sora Amamiya, the voice actress for Chizuru Mizuhara (also Aqua in “Konosuba”); Aoi Yuki, the voice actress for Mami Nanami (also Tanya in “The Saga of Tanya the Evil”); Nao Toyama, the voice actress for Ruka Sarashina (also Yui Yuigahama in MY TEEN ROMANTIC COMEDY SNAFU) and Rie Takahashi, the voice actress for Sumi Sakurasawa (also Emilia in “Re:ZERO”). V-CRX also announced Kenta Onishi, the director,

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