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    12 Months of Exclusive Content Direct From Studios and Distributors! Author: Keith Aiken SciFi Japan is proud to remain the one and ONLY English language website devoted to Japanese fantasy films and TV that is officially press registered with all five major Japanese studios (Toho, Toei, Shochiku, Nikkatsu and Kadokawa), several Japanese production companies, plus their distributors and licensees. While other sites will run information and images taken from Japanese news sources and publications, SciFi Japan regularly posts content provided directly to us by the companies and people making and releasing Japanese movies, programs and merchandise. This allows us to present our readers with accurate, verified information rather than rumors and speculation, and also run larger and higher quality photos and artwork than can be found elsewhere. Thanks to all our writers, contributors, sources and readers for your support! Be sure to check

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: nanakai-movie.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes and high-res images from WHISTLEBLOWER (?????, Nanatsu no Kaigi), based on the acclaimed novel The Seven Conferences by Jun Ikeido, author of Rikuoh, Downtown Rocket and the Naoki Hanzawa series. The movie is directed by Katsuo Fukuzawa (I`D RATHER BE A SHELLFISH, THE CRIMES THAT BIND). WHISTLEBLOWER looks at the tendency of Japanese corporations to sacrifice those employees at the bottom. A seemingly lazy businessman takes a stand to reveal the corruption running rampant throughout his corporation. STORY Sakado (Ainosuke Kataoka), #1 sales section chief for the manufacturer Tokyo Kenden, is asked to step down due to his harassment of a slacker employee named Yasumi (Mansai Nomura). Harashima (Mitsuhiro Oikawa), the #2 section chief who has come to terms

    Image courtesy of Netflix. © 2018 TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 “GODZILLA” Film Partners. All Rights Reserved.

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    Source: Netflix, Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: godzilla-anime.com (Japan), netflix.com/godzilla-anime-3 (US) Twitter: @GODZILLA_ANIME Special Thanks to Ami Yamaguchi Toho and Polygon Pictures` anime film GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER (GODZILLA ?????, Gojira Hoshi wo Kuu Mono, 2018) will launch worldwide (excluding Japan) on Netflix on January 9, 2019. Netflix will be offering the movie with Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian audio tracks and optional English, Spanish, French, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese subtitles just two months after it opened in Japanese cinemas. THE PLANET EATER is the final chapter in the three-part, fully animated movie series, GODZILLA (aka “Anigoji,” a portmanteau of “anime” and “gojira”). Chapter 1, GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS (GODZILLA ????, Gojira Kaij? Wakusei), was the first-ever 3DCG animation in Godzilla franchise history, released theatrically in Japan on November 3, 2017 and worldwide by Netflix on January 18,

    Legendary Pictures’ panel at LA Comic-Con. Picture courtesy of Andrew Nguyen.

    Godzilla - Toho

    Author Andrew Nguyen From October 26-28, 2018, the Los Angeles Convention Center played host to the annual Stan Lee’s LA Comic-Con. Formerly known as Stan Lee’s Comikaze, it followed the lead of other conventions in adapting the Comic Con name when it rebranded in 2016. Although the focus of the convention is on comic books, it also deals with animation and live-action properties.

    The Godzilla anime film trilogy concludes with GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER, coming to Netflix January 9th. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018 TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 “GODZILLA” Film Partners. All Rights Reserved

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    Author: Keith Aiken Source: Post Haste Digital, Netflix Official Site: godzilla-anime.com (Japan) Twitter: @GODZILLA_ANIME Special Thanks to Kristine de los Santos, Mary Kay De Guzman and Brian Bartelt A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho and Polygon Pictures’ GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER (GODZILLA ?????, Gojira Hoshi wo Kuu Mono, 2018) -- the final chapter of the "Anigoji" anime movie trilogy -- will stream worldwide (excluding Japan) on Netflix on January 9, 2019. As with the previous chapters, GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS (GODZILLA ????, Gojira Kaij? Wakusei, 2017) and GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE (GODZILLA ????????, Gojira Kessen Kid? Z?shoku Toshi, 2018), the English language version of THE PLANET EATER was created by Post Haste Digital, a Los Angeles-based audio and video post production facility. Post Haste Digital has provided SciFi Japan with the English dubbing credits for the film. CREDITS GODZILLA A Netflix Film

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: godzillamovie.com Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Melanie Klein Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with new Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan character posters for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS In 3D and 2D in select theaters and IMAX on May 31 (Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures) Director: Michael Dougherty Writers: Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields Producers: Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Brian Rogers, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni Executive Producers: Zach Shields, Barry H. Waldman, Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Yoshimitsu Banno, Kenji Okuhira Cast: Vera Farmiga, Ken Watanabe, Sally Hawkins, Kyle Chandler, Millie Bobby Brown, Bradley Whitford, Thomas Middleditch, Charles Dance, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Aisha Hinds, Zhang Ziyi Action Adventure. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a

    Click on the above pic for a giant, high-res look at the new GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS poster. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2018

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: godzillamovie.com Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Melanie Klein Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with the latest poster for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS In 3D and 2D in select theaters and IMAX on May 31 (Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures) Director: Michael Dougherty Writers: Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields Producers: Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Brian Rogers, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni Executive Producers: Zach Shields, Barry H. Waldman, Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Yoshimitsu Banno, Kenji Okuhira Cast: Vera Farmiga, Ken Watanabe, Sally Hawkins, Kyle Chandler, Millie Bobby Brown, Bradley Whitford, Thomas Middleditch, Charles Dance, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Aisha Hinds, Zhang Ziyi Action Adventure. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan,

    Advance poster courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2018 Pokémon. © 1997-2018 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku. TM, ® Nintendo.

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    POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU Trailer 1 courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2018 Pokémon. © 1997-2018 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku. TM, ® Nintendo. Source: Warner Bros. Pictures #DetectivePikachuMovie Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first trailer and poster for POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU. Directed by Rob Letterman (GOOSEBUMPS, MONSTERS VS ALIENS), the first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure stars Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon -- one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and the most successful media franchise of all time. The movie also stars Justice Smith (JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM) as Tim; Kathryn Newton (LADY BIRD, TV’s BIG LITTLE LIES) as Lucy, a junior reporter following her first big story; and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, THE LAST SAMURAI) as Lt. Yoshida. POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU is set for

    Win a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack of the Toho anime film FIREWORKS from Shout! Factory. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2017 TOHO / Aniplex / SHAFT / KADOKAWA / TOY’S FACTORY / JR Kikaku / Lawson HMV Entertainment / LINE

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    Source: Shout! Factory Official Site: uchiagehanabi.jp (Japan), FireworksMovie.com (US) Special Thanks to Shannon Meehan Shout! Factory is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a GKIDS Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack of the Toho anime film FIREWORKS (?????????????????????, Uchiage Hanabi, Shita Kara Miru ka? Yoko Kara Miru ka?, 2017). This tale of star-crossed teenage lovers with a sci-fi fantasy twist was produced by Genki Kawamura (YOUR NAME). Shy Norimichi and fast-talking Yusuke are both enraptured by the same elusive classmate, Nazuna. But Nazuna, unhappy over her mother’s decision to remarry and leave their countryside town, plans to run away and has secretly chosen Norimichi to accompany her. When things don’t go as planned, Norimichi discovers that a glowing multi-colored ball found in the sea has the power to reset the clock and give them a second chance to be together. But each reset adds

    Godzilla rises! From GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018 TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 “GODZILLA” Film Partners. All Rights Reserved

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    Author: Andrew Nguyen Ever since Godzilla first appeared in theaters in 1954, there have been over 30 plus films produced by Toho or under Toho’s auspices. Nearly all the films were produced in the live action format with special effects that have mostly remained unchanged since the beginning of the series. However, 2016’s SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira) was produced with the latest advancement of Japanese special effects including a Godzilla portrayed via CGI. That and other factors helped with the blockbuster success that SHIN GODZILLA had at the Japanese box office and gave Toho confidence to try new filming methods. In the aftermath of SHIN GODZILLA`s release, Toho announced plans for a trio of new Godzilla movies coming out in 2017 and 2018, but in part due to contractual conditions relating to Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures` American Godzilla films, the movies would be produced as

    GKIDS and Fathom Events present legendary director Hayao Miyazaki’s CASTLE IN THE SKY, starting November 18. Image courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events. © 1986 Nibariki • G

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    Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events, Scoop Marketing press release Official Site: ghiblifest.com Special Thanks to Jessica Nelson, Katherine Schwappach, Erik Stein and Lucy Rubin Throughout 2018, GKIDS and Fathom Events continue their collaboration to bring a new line-up of treasured animated features to U.S. cinemas. STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 gives fans an opportunity to see nine of Studio Ghibli’s celebrated animated masterpieces on cinema screens nationwide, along with some very special surprises. The final feature for STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 is CASTLE IN THE SKY (???????? Tenkuu no Shiro Rapyuta, 1986). With stunning animation from acclaimed Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki and a star-studded English-dubbed cast including the vocal talents of Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman, Mark Hamill, Mandy Patinkin, and more, the stunningly animated CASTLE IN THE SKY is a timeless story of courage and friendship. The high-flying adventure

    The Toho thriller STOLEN IDENTITY opens tomorrow in Japan. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: sumaho-otoshita.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE What if your friend drops their smartphone? And what if a serial killer finds it? And... what if you become the serial killer`s target? Toho Co., Ltd. has provided information and high-res photos from their new thriller, STOLEN IDENTITY (?????????????, Sumaho o Otoshita Dakenanoni). The movie is based on the acclaimed mystery novel He Just Dropped His Smartphone, written by Akira Shiga and published in April 2017. This novel struck a chord with readers as it detailed a horrifying experience that could happen to anybody in this day and age when smartphones are a must-have item. In the story, the man who finds a lost smartphone is a cold-blooded serial killer and a "cracker," a hacker with malicious intent. Asami, the main character, becomes the target of this serial killer,

    Logo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. © 2018 Pokémon. © 1997-2018 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku. TM, ® Nintendo.

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures #DetectivePikachuMovie The world of Pokémon comes to life! The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU stars Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon — one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and the most successful media franchise of all time. Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as Detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no other. The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality. The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that

    Direct from Toho -- SciFi Japan has information and giant, high-res images from the upcoming anime film, GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018 TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 “GODZILLA” Film Partners. All Rights Reserved

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    Godzilla Anime Information and BIG Images -- Direct from Toho! Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Polygon Pictures Official Site: godzilla-anime.com (Japan) Twitter: @GODZILLA_ANIME A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The King of Destruction, Godzilla, against the God of the Void, Ghidorah! Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes and high-res images from GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER (GODZILLA ?????, Gojira Hoshi wo Kuu Mono), the final chapter of the landmark animated GODZILLA trilogy. Featuring animation produced by Polygon Pictures, the movie will have its world premiere November 3, 2018 -- the 64th anniversary of the original GODZILLA (???, Gojira, 1954) -- as the Closing Film of the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). It will then open nationwide in Japan on November 9 through Toho Visual Entertainment and Toho`s ODS (Other Digital Stuff) distribution division, followed by a worldwide release on Netflix in early 2019. The following

    GKIDS and Fathom Events present acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning fantasy SPIRITED AWAY, starting October 28. Image courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events. © 2001 NIBARIKI • GNDDTM

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    Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events press release Official Site: ghiblifest.com Special Thanks to Jessica Nelson, Katherine Schwappach, Erik Stein and Lucy Rubin Throughout 2018, GKIDS and Fathom Events continue their collaboration to bring a new line-up of treasured animated features to U.S. cinemas. STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 gives fans an opportunity to see nine of Studio Ghibli’s celebrated animated masterpieces on cinema screens nationwide, along with some very special surprises. On the horizon for Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 is the acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning SPIRITED AWAY (????????, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001). Miyazaki’s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animation. SPIRITED AWAY follows Chihiro, whose family is moving to a new house, but when they stop on the way to explore an abandoned village, her parents undergo a

    Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: okuotoko-movie.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. has provided information and high-res photos from MILLION DOLLAR MAN (??, Okuotoko), a drama based on the novel by Kawamura Genki, producer of YOUR NAME (?????, Kimi no Na wa., 2016) and FIREWORKS (?????????????????????, Uchiage Hanabi, Shita Kara Miru ka? Yoko Kara Miru ka?, 2017). The film reunites directer Keishi Otomo and star Takeru Satoh for the first time since the RUROUNI KENSHIN (??????, 2012-14) series. STORY Kazuo (Takeru Sato) works nonstop each day to pay off his missing brother`s debts. Abandoned also by his wife and child, Kazuo unbelievably obtains 300 million yen through the lottery. For the time being he pays a visit to his entrepreneur friend Tsukumo (Issey Takahashi), but after a night of drinking he wakes to find Tsukumo and the 300 million

    Image courtesy of Funimation. © 2018

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    New Showtimes Now Available on October 4 & 6 in U.S. and on October 5-11 in Canada Source: Funimation Films press release Official Movie Site: heroaca-movie.com (Japan), funimationfilms.com/myheroacademia (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES (??????????? THE MOVIE ???????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia THE MOVIE ??-ri no H?roo?, 2018) has wowed audiences across the U.S. and Canada and had moviegoers flocking to theaters to watch the first ever feature film from the global hit anime franchise MY HERO ACADEMIA. To meet the ongoing demand from audiences, Funimation Films is extending the movie’s run, which was originally set to end last night. MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES will now be available on additional dates of October 4 & 6 in the U.S. and October 5-11 in Canada. Virtually all 500+ U.S. and Canadian theaters from the original release are participating in the extended

    Image courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events. © 1988 Nibariki • G

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    Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events press release Official Site: ghiblifest.com Special Thanks to Katherine Schwappach and Erik Stein GKIDS and Fathom Events added a 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30 showtime for MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (???????, Tonari no Totoro, 1988) at select theaters! Screenings are now scheduled for... Sunday, September 30 at 12:55 p.m. local time (English-language dubbed), 4:00 p.m. local time (English-language dubbed) Monday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. local time (English-language subtitled) Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. local time (English-language dubbed) The 30th anniversary screenings of MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO are part of STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018, which brings nine of the legendary Studio Ghibli’s celebrated animated masterpieces to U.S. cinemas, along with some very special surprises. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO is the story of Satsuki and her sister Mei who move with their father to a new home in the countryside

    Image courtesy of HIDIVE.

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    Source: HIDIVE press release HIDIVE announced today that it acquired the exclusive streaming rights to the English dub of TADA NEVER FALLS IN LOVE (??????????; Tada-kun wa Koi wo Shinai, 2018) for subscribers in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other select territories. HIDIVE members can watch the first English-language dub on September 30, 2018 at 17:00 UTC with subsequent episodes released every Sunday. High school student Tada and transfer student Teresa keep running into each other. They even end up in the same school. After Teresa joins the photography club that Tada belongs to, they begin spending more time together, igniting a spark between them. Along with their friends, Teresa and Tada navigate the ups and downs of high school life, love, and heartbreak. The heartwarming romantic comedy series is produced by Doga Kobo (MONTHLY GIRLS’ NOZAKI-KUN, HIMOITO! UMARU-CHAN). For more information, a full list

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