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    Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bay Area Film Events Official Site: https://www.godzillafest.com/Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFGodzillafest Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgodzillafest   Bay Area Film Events is back with two great Godzilla in San Francisco for 2025! Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. The annual Godzillafest Film Festival returns July 18-20 at the Balboa Theater, with a weekend of 20 different kaiju and tokusatsu films rotating on two movie screens. 2025 is an anniversary year for many classic kaiju movies, so Godzillafest is pleased to present anniversary screenings of GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN, INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER, FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD, GAMERA: THE GIANT MONSTER GAMERA, TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA, GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH, and GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE. The festival also includes two screenings of the Oscar-winning GODZILLA MINUS ONE, plus such classics as the

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    Additional Acquisition Announcements Included Re:ZERO -STARTING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD- Season 4, CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE 2nd Year, MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION Season 3, and MoreSource: Crunchyroll press release   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for fans to enjoy anime globally, held its annual Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2025 on Saturday, July 5, in the Los Angeles Convention Center.  During the panel, the premier anime brand announced several series acquisitions coming to its streaming service, which included some exclusive first looks for anticipated titles as well as official production confirmations revealed to the world for the first time: BLACK CLOVER will be officially returning for an all-new season only on Crunchyroll. Studio Pierrot (NARUTO; BLEACH; TOKYO GHOUL) will be back to produce the series. Fans eagerly awaiting more episodes since the series last aired in 2021 were treated

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    Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://tenken-anime.com// (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Yuu Tanaka, Lio/MICRO MAGAZINE/Reincarnated as a Sword II Project The question isekai fans have long been asking was answered today at Anime Expo 2025 with the announcement that AMC Networks’ HIDIVE will stream the highly anticipated second season of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD (転生したら剣でした, Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita). Based on the popular novels and manga created by Yuu Tanaka, the isekai anime series originally debuted in late 2022 and was in instant hit with audiences and critics alike—constantly praised for its storyline, characters and visuals. And ever since, REINCARNATED AS A SWORD is consistently ranked among the top isekai anime of all time. Season 2 of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD is slated to premiere in 2026 as an exclusive simulcast series during HIDIVE’s fall season. The new REINCARNATED AS

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    Fans at Anime Expo in Los Angeles Were Treated to a Global Exclusive of the First Trailer for the Return of the Beloved Fantasy Anime Series During Crunchyroll Hosted Panel Source: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://frieren-anime.jp/ (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ Frieren Project Alongside the holiday fireworks, magic filled the air in Los Angeles on the Fourth of July as Crunchyroll hosted a panel at Anime Expo to celebrate the critically acclaimed animated fantasy series FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY’S END (葬送のフリーレン, Sōsō no Furīren, 2023-26). Lighting up the faces of eager fans with delight who were anticipating news of Season 2, Crunchyroll presented an exclusive global reveal of its first trailer and also confirmed the acquisition for worldwide streaming rights excluding Asia –but including India and the Indian Subcontinent – which will be simulcast from Japan in January 2026. Watch the

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    Photo courtesy of Edward L. Holland. ©TOHO CO., LTD Author and Photographer: Edward L. Holland Exhibition Official Site: https://godzillatheart.com/exhibition   Godzilla THE Art Exhibition at Roppongi Hills Mori Tower accented what Godzilla signifies to artists from around the world during its stomp through Tokyo until June 29! From the pop art stylings of Tadanori Yokoo to sculptures, short films, digital art and so much more this showcase for modern art enthusiasts and the legendary, Japanese monster celebrating its 70th anniversary did not disappoint. With no emphasis, thankfully, on the Hollywood Godzilla, patrons were inspired by the significant pieces on display in the heart of chic Tokyo atop the 52nd floor of Mori Tower Roppongi at the Mori Art Center Gallery. Locals and international tourists re-explored 70 Years of Godzilla’s Evolution and how the kaiju has transformed across the decades in Japan. The King of

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    Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment New US poster. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. ©2025 STUDIO CHIZU Sony Pictures Entertainment has released a new poster for SCARLET (果てしなきスカーレット,  Hateshinaki Sukāretto), the long-awaited new film from director Mamoru Hosoda (MIRAI, BELLE, WOLF CHILDREN, SUMMER WARS). Co-produced and co-financed by Studio Chizu, Sony Pictures and Nippon Television Network Corporation, the movie will be  released in Japan by Toho on November 21 and in the United States by Sony on December 12, 2025.   SCARLET Exclusively in Movie Theaters December 12, 2025 From Academy Award-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda, SCARLET tells the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space. Directed by: Mamoru Hosoda    Produced by: Yuichiro Saito Toshimi Tanio Nozomu Takahashi ©2025 STUDIO CHIZU     About Sony Pictures Entertainment Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION ONE PIECE Franchise Celebration Sponsored by Toei Animation Included Branded Straw Hats and Concession Items, Collectible Card Giveaway, Photo Activations, Mascots, Celebrity First Pitch and Post-Game Drone ShowSource: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Yesterday, ONE PIECE Night, a one-day stadium promotion of the global hit franchise ONE PIECE, took place at Dodger Stadium for the 7:10 p.m. match-up between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. Sponsored by legendary studio Toei Animation in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers, ONE PIECE Night provided a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience to ticketholders at the sold-out game. Upon entering the turnstile for tonight’s game, the first 40,000 fans received both an L.A. Dodgers ONE PIECE co-branded straw hat and a limited-edition card from the ONE PIECE CARD GAME featuring one-time special occasion collaboration art drawn

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #2 will be available Wednesday, July 9th from IDW. Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens is both a fully standalone limited series and the epic conclusion to the Eisner-nominated Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons trilogy! Brought to us by veteran scribe Frank Tieri (Wolverine, Jughead: The Hunger) and new series artist Angel Hernandez (Star Trek).   Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #2 The Xiliens have already invaded! An intergalactic conspiracy dating back hundreds of years is on the verge of tearing apart human society! Every encounter with space kaiju since King Ghidorah landed in ancient Egypt has been an attempt to destabilize life on Earth! Now, all over the planet, the Xiliens are landing-and with them, thousands upon thousands of Hedorah

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    The Genre Bending Occult Smash Hit Returns Globally Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://anime-dandadan.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/ (US) Special Thanks to Rae Alanna Hall and Natalie Adame   Season 2 Visual. Photo courtesy of GKIDS and MBS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee The second season of DAN DA DAN (ダンダダン), the highly anticipated smash hit anime series, streams globally today on ADN, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Muse, Netflix, and more. The critically lauded and wildly popular show returns for a new chapter, following the first season’s conclusion in December 2024. With production from the acclaimed animation studio Science SARU (DEVILMAN crybaby, INU-OH, SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF), the series’ second season is co-directed by Fuga Yamashiro, director of the first season, and longtime Science SARU veteran Abel Gongora, who directed the highly acclaimed opening theme animation of the series’ first season. Composer kensuke ushio (CHAINSAW MAN, DEVILMAN crybaby) returns to the

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    Source: Janus Films, Film Forum Special Thanks to Courtney Ott Photo courtesy of Janus Films. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Starting July 19th, Janus Films and the Film Forum in New York present KUROSAWA IN 4K, a  nine-film festival featuring some of the most influential titles by the legendary director, spanning genres from samurai epic to gritty Noir. All spectacular 4K restorations were undertaken by Toho Co., Ltd. in Japan, with many being shown in the U.S. for the first time, including THRONE OF BLOOD, STRAY DOG, HIGH AND LOW, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS, IKIRU, YOJIMBO, and SANJURO and RASHOMON*. Watch the Trailer HERE Full Screening Schedule HERE   KUROSAWA IN 4K Friday, July 18 – Thursday, July 31 Film Forum 209 West Houston St. west of 6th Ave. Map and Directions Box Office: 212-727-8110   FILMS

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    World Premiere of Episode 1 Planned for Anime NYC 2025 in August Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://mushoku-eiyu-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Shichio Kuzu/Earth Star Entertainment/Hero Without a Class Production Committee Action and adventure await fans this fall with HIDIVE’s announcement that the new fantasy series HERO WITHOUT A CLASS: WHO EVEN NEEDS SKILLS?! (無職の英雄 別にスキルなんか要らなかったんだが, Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Sukiru Nanka Iranakattan da ga) will stream exclusively next season on the fast-growing anime service from AMC Networks. Set to launch in October, HERO WITHOUT A CLASS: WHO EVEN NEEDS SKILLS?! is based on the popular fantasy novel and manga series created by Shichio Kuzu and marks the first of multiple new series to be revealed as part of HIDIVE’s slate of exclusive simulcasts for the Fall 2025 season. Ahead of the series’ fall streaming debut, HIDIVE will present the world premiere

    Authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski present the ultimate English language Godzilla book, packed with rare photos from the Toho archives. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski present the ultimate English language Godzilla book, packed with rare photos from the Toho archives. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Abrams press releaseOfficial Website: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/godzilla-the-first-70-years_9781419762116/Special Thanks to Steve Ryfle and Stephanie Keane Cover art. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla: The First 70 Years The Official Illustrated History of the Japanese Productions By Steve Ryfle and Ed GodziszewskiForeword by John Carpenter and Megumi OdakaAfterword by Shogo Tomiyama   An epic celebration of Godzilla’s 70th anniversary, exploring every aspect of the creation, design, and evolution of King of the Monsters in Toho Studios' films and TV series from 1954 to the present  Godzilla: The First 70 Years ( Abrams; July 15, 2025; U.S $75.00 ; Hardcover)  is a narrative and visual history of Japan’s King of the

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    Photo courtesy of DC. © & TM DC. All Rights Reserved. ©2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM&© TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM&© Legendary Source: DC Special Thanks to Clark Bull DC has provided details for Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 issue #4. The limited series is written by Brian Buccellato, with art by Christian Duce and colors by Luis Guerrero.   JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. GODZILLA VS. KONG 2 #4 Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATOArt and cover by CHRISTIAN DUCEVariant covers by STEPHEN SEGOVIA, ALAN QUAH, and LUCAS MEYER1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)ON SALE 9/3/25 It’s the rematch you’ve all been waiting for: Godzilla versus Superman! With the Man of Steel not at full power, can he stand up to the might of the King of the Monsters? Meanwhile, Leland Shaw and

    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images from the films that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD

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    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images from the films that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD Source:  Samurai Sword Co. press releaseOfficial Site: http://myseries-collab.com/godzilla (Japan) Samurai Sword Co., Ltd.(Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshimasa Hiki) is now selling the sixth installment of their GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION (ゴジラ シリーズ コンプリートコレクション, Gojira Shirīzu Konpurīto Korekushon), printable images from the 30 live-action films in the Godzilla series. Each month, images from the Godzilla movies will be available through the “My Series IP Collaborations” (マイシリーズ IPコラボレーションズ, Mai Shirīzu IP Koraborēshonzu) convenience store print service in Japan. The images, carefully selected so that customers can enjoy the appeal of all 30 films, are available for printing at Family Mart, Lawson, and other stores nationwide. New waves of images will be released each month from January through

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios and GKIDS. ©2006 TOKIKAKE Film Partners Source: Shout! Studios  Official Site: www.HosodaCollection.com Special Thanks to Lauren Blum   THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME (時をかける少女, Toki o Kakeru Shōjo, 2006), the incredible time travel adventure from award-winning director Mamoru Hosoda (BELLE), is coming to Blu-ray and, for the very first time, 4K UHD, in a Limited Edition Steelbook (exclusively on Amazon) on September 9th from GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Studios, along with new special features. THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME will also be available on all major VOD platforms on the same day.  THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME is part of a series of all-new 4K UHD releases of Hosoda’s early film catalog. The first titles in the series to receive a reissue were his seminal 2009 feature SUMMER WARS (April 1, 2025), and critically lauded 2012

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    Source: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Photo courtesy of MediaLab. Publisher TOKYOPOP has announced that its acclaimed manga, A Smart and Courageous Child, has been nominated for a 2025 American Manga Award in the category of Best One-Shot.  Created by Miki Yamamoto, the manga poignantly examines how a first-time mother works through her fears of bringing a child into a dangerous and uncertain world and learns to evaluate her worries, process her fears, and ultimately choose positivity over uncertainty and paranoia.  The winners of the American Manga Awards will be determined by votes from professionals working in an editorial capacity with North American manga publishers. Voter registration for the American Manga Awards is open through July 21 and is voting open until July 24. The awards will take place on August 21, 2025, at the Japan Society in New York City and

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    Photo courtesy of Akita Shoten. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Young Champion, AKITA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. Source: Akita Shoten Co, Ltd.Official Site: https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/youngchampionOfficial X: https://x.com/g_comic_yc  Cover of YOUNG CHAMPION No. 14. Photo courtesy of Akita Shoten. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Young Champion, AKITA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. The third chapter of the manga Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey (ゴジラ ギャラクシーオデッセイ, Gojira Gyarakushī Odessei) has been published in Issure 14 of the magazine Young Champion (ヤングチャンピオン,Yangu Chanpion), now on sale in Japan. In addition to the Godzilla manga, the issue features a cover and opening photo gallery of Fuka Kumazawa from the idol group "Task have Fun," whose second photo book will be released on July 2nd. The inside photo gallery features the finals of the Miss Young Champion 2025 audition. Also in the issue is the climax of the mangas A Bouquet for Kakuei

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. Source: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Tom Chen Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. Shout Studios' Hong Kong Cinema Classics continues to offer movie enthusiasts a treasure trove of must-see film classics from a remarkable era in cinematic history. The goal is to preserve and present these iconic movies in their finest form for fans, both old and new, at home. On September 23, 2025, HONG KONG CINEMA CLASSICS presents PEKING OPERA BLUES 4K UHD+ Blu-ray.  Official selection of Berlin International Film Festival 1987 and International Film Festival Rotterdam 1998, Brigitte Lin Ching-Hsia (CHUNGKING EXPRESS, POLICE STORY), Sally Yeh Chian-Wen (THE KILLER, THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS), and Cherie Chung (ONCE A THIEF, ZODIAC KILLERS) star in the delightful action comedy from renowned filmmaker Tsui Hark (THE LOVERS, A BETTER TOMORROW). Featuring a new 4K scan and a wealth of

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    The Smash Hit MY HERO ACADEMIA Prequel Anime Series Will Stream Its Second Season Exclusively on Crunchyroll Worldwide, Excluding Asia Source: Toho, Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://vigilante-anime.com/ (Japan), https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/my-hero-academia-vigilantes (US)Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo   Photo courtesy of Toho. ©H. Furuhashi, BETTEN, C.K. Horikoshi/SHUEISHA, Vigilante Project After the final, smashing episode of MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES (ヴィジランテ -僕のヒーローアカデミアILLEGALS- , Vijirante: Boku no Hīrō Akademia Irīgarusu) premiered today, Toho Co., Ltd. has officially announced Season 2 is underway for the hit prequel to the beloved anime series MY HERO ACADEMIA, based on the original manga created by Kohei Horikoshi. A teaser trailer and teaser visual have been revealed, hinting at the events to come in the upcoming sequel season.  MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES Season 2 will arrive in 2026 and will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia. Based on the manga of the same name

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    Photo courtesy of Good Smile Co. © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Good Smile Company, Toho   Photo courtesy of Good Smile Co. © TOHO CO., LTD. From Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi’s acclaimed film SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016) comes the first Godzilla Nendoroid. Produced by Good Smile Company, the Nendoroid Series offers poseable figures of popular anime, movie, television and manga characters, presented in an adorable chib stylewith oversize heads and small bodies.The figures generally come with interchangeable faces with different expressions plus accessories such as alternate outfits, weapons, and props.  Since the line's debut in early 2006, Good Smile has released thousands of different Nendoroid figures with sales in the tens of millions.  While the company has produced figures of human characters from the anime series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT (ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラポイント＞, Gojira Shingyura Pointo, 2021),  Godzilla (2016) is the first Nedoroid of the monster, himself.

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