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    Source: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Toei Animation has announced that the legendary anime series ONE PIECE will be embarking on a hiatus following today’s release of Episode 1122. The series will return in April 2025 with fresh episodes from the Egghead arc. During the hiatus, fans can look forward to new content, including ONE PIECE LOG: FISH-MAN ISLAND SAGA, a special re-envisioned edition of the iconic arc streaming on Crunchyroll. These episodes will be available exclusively in select regions for one month before becoming accessible on other platforms worldwide. This special 21-episode cutdown will showcase the FISH-MAN ISLAND ARC with a fresh look and feel, bringing a contemporary visual style and new animation sequences, including opening and ending themes. The new opening theme, “We Go!” by Kitadani Hiroshi, will include a special guest collaboration to be announced soon,

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    The main cast of HOSHI 35. From left to right: Megumi Odaka, Jun Hashizume, Daijiro Harada, Hiroshi Miyasaka and Yumiko Tanaka. Photos courtesy of 3Y Film. © 2023 3Y Source: SRS Cinema LLCSpecial Thanks to Avery Guerra A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Photo courtesy of SRS Cinema. © 2023 3Y Aki lived her young life with a baby monster, but got separated from it for some reason. Thirty-five years later, a big earthquake hits her home. As the shaking grows stronger, a giant monster emerges… no longer a baby kaiju, the creature has grown… SRS Cinema LLC has acquired North American rights to the new kaiju film, HOSHI 35 (星35, 2023). Written and directed by Hiroto Yokokawa (THE GREAT BUDDHA ARRIVAL, NEZURA 1964), and co-directed by Kazuma Yoneyama and Daisuke Sato, with effects by Sato, the movie uses traditional Japanese FX techniques (aka tokusatsu)

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    Experience the charm of Ultraman through pop art, illustrations, and interactive photo spots! Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://kusou-ultraman.m-78.jp/fue/  (Japan)Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/tsuburaya_event My First Ultraman Exhibition poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake) will hold the "First Ultraman Exhibition"(はじめてのウルトラマン展, Hajimete no Urutoraman-ten) from Friday, November 1 to Sunday, November 17, 2024 at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building (1-28-2 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo). The "First Ultraman Exhibition" is being developed as one of the projects of the "Ultraman Fantasy Special Effects Series" (空想特撮シリーズ ウルトラマン, Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu Urutoraman) project, which uses "fantasy" as a keyword to enjoy the charm of Ultraman. In the exhibition area, episodes and characters are introduced with pop art and cute illustrations so that attendees can enjoy the charm of Ultraman without any stress. There

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Weekly Production of ONE PIECE Episodic Anime Series Takes Pause; New One Piece Programming to be Released During Scheduled Break Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION This evening at 11:00 pm JST, legendary studio and anime industry leader Toei Animation announced that ONE PIECE, the long-running, globally beloved episodic series from creator Eiichiro Oda, will take a break from regular production starting today, Sunday, October 13, following this morning’s release of Episode 1122. Fans can look forward to watching  fresh new episodes from the Egghead arc when ONE PIECE returns in April 2025 in a new regular time slot that will be revealed at Jump Festa 2025, which takes place on Sunday, December 22, 2024. In anticipation of this planned production

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Toho This October 17-20 at New York Comic Con, Bandai will offer fans an exclusive Godzilla Monster Series Godzilla 2023 Special Gold Edition figure. Based on the 6" Godzilla Action Figure Set Series Godzilla (2023) figure, Bandai's NYCC 2024 exclusive gold version features the same articulation-packed sculpt, approximately 6.25" height and 3.5" length, and 18 points of articulation. Joining its lustrous new paint job is also a gold heat ray effect part fit for celebrating Godzilla's 70th anniversary. Fans can buy the Godzilla Monster Series Godzilla 2023 Special Gold Edition figure for $34.99 at Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc.'s Booth: 2621. New York Comic ConOctober 17-20, 2024Javits Center429 11th Avenue New York, NY 10001 Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©

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    The main cast of ULTRAMAN ARC will appear every day!Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.ultra-expo.com/prism2025/Official X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/m78expo Ultra Heroes EXPO 2025 New Year Festival poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatakei) will host the "Ultra Heroes EXPO 2025 New Year Festival in Tokyo Dome City" (ウルトラヒーローズEXPO 2025 ニューイヤーフェスティバル IN 東京ドームシティ,  Urutora Hīrōzu EXPO 2025 Nyū Iyā Fesutibaru IN Tōkyō Dōmu Shiti) at Ikebukuro Sunshine City (3-1-4 Higashi-ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) from Friday, December 27th, 2024 to Monday, January 6th, 2025 at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall. "Ultra Heroes EXPO" is a popular year-end and New Year's holiday event for the Ultraman series, with the 2025 festival held under the theme of “Bringing the Power of Imagination to Heroes". The EXPO is also planned to be held in conjunction with other events in and around Tokyo

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    Source: Titan Co., Ltd JPOfficial Site: https://www.kaijuyaro.com/ (Japan)Translation: Yuki MoritaSpecial Thanks to Avery Guerra KAIJU YARROW! teaser poster. Photo courtesy of Titan Co., Ltd JP. ©2024 Team KAIJU GUY! The makers of the upcoming independent Japanese giant monster movie comedy KAIJU YARROW! (怪獣ヤロウ!, Kaijū Yarō!) have revealed new details about the production. The film is directed by Award-winning indie filmmaker Junichiro Yagi and produced by Mitsuyo Ota, both of Titan Co., Ltd JP. It will be be released theatrically in Japan on January 31, 2025 by Aya Pro JP (Aya Productions). Nikkatsu Corporation is handling international sales, and is marketing the movie with the English title KAIJU GUY!   KAIJU YARROW! stars comedian Gunpee (aka Gunpi) as Ichiro Yamada, a government employee in the tourism department of Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. After being ordered by the mayor to produce a "local

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION Source: Crunchyroll press release The premiere episode of DRAGON BALL DAIMA will be available to stream on Crunchyroll starting October 11 at 10:00 AM PT (9:00 AM PT starting November 7, after Daylight Saving Time ends), with new episodes releasing every Friday. DRAGON BALL DAIMA is an all-new original anime series produced by Toei Animation in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama’s original manga Dragon Ball, which grew to become the worldwide, popular franchise we know today.   DRAGON BALL DAIMA Goku and company were living peaceful lives when they suddenly turned small due to a conspiracy! When they discover that the reason for this may lie in a world known as the "Demon Realm", a mysterious young Majin named Glorio appears before them. –STAFF– Original Work, Story, and Character Design by

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION ©Akiyoshi Hongo, TOEI ANIMATION Programming Line-Up Includes Trio of Franchise Panels Featuring Celebrity Guests Together with One Piece: Mugiwara Store and Dim Mak Pop-Up Store Experiences Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (Publicity Partners) Legendary anime studio Toei Animation returns to New York Comic Con (“NYCC”) this year with a triple celebration of Dragon Ball, One Piece and Digimon. For NYCC 2024, Toei Animation will spotlight these three fan-favorite properties and global hit franchises with mix of celebrity guest panels and fan experiences. This year, Toei Animation’s exhibit booth (#2635) will feature two pop-up shops including the always popular Toei Animation X Dim Mak Pop-Up Shop with its curated selection of One Piece merchandise, including hoodies, t-shirts and shorts as wells as NYCC exclusive releases like a Straw Hats

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    Source: ABLAZE press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab)  Photo courtesy of Ablaze. Comics and graphic novel publisher ABLAZE announces the print and digital release of the horror manga launch of Happyland (終園地, Shūenchi) on November 26th. The publisher’s latest release under its ABLAZE Manga imprint was created by Shingo Honda and is set in an extreme amusement park where nothing is as it seems and depicts the horror that lies in store for an unsuspecting family that visits the park.   Happyland, Vol. 1, story and art by Shingo HondaSRP: $12.99 · 180 Pages ·  ISBN: 9781684973040 · Available November 26th    Welcome to Happyland, an extreme amusement park! The Komiya family is not unusual is any way, two parents love each other and their two children, who are healthy, happy, and accomplished at school and with extracurriculars. In appearance, they’re an

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    Source: AnimEigo press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Image courtesy of AnimEigo. Parts I & II © AIC, Part III © AIC / Flying Dog Anime distributor AnimEigo announces the upcoming home media Blu-ray release of the MEGAZONE 23 OVA (メガゾーン23, Megazōn Tsū Surī) on November 12th. Making its debut in 1985, MEGAZONe 23 ignited the Japanese Original Video Animation (OVA) boom. It proved there was a market for direct-to-video anime films and paved the way for anime to become not just a niche genre, but a world-wide phenomenon. It was soon joined by a visually mind-blowing sequel, and a 2-part spinoff that takes place centuries later. The new release from AnimEigo compiles the complete MEGAZONE 23 trilogy along with an array of bonus features that includes the original ADV Films commentary track, ADV Films English dub tracks for all 3 parts

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation Inc. ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION Toei Animation Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Dragon Ball Created by Akira Toriyama with a Brand New Goku Character Balloon Debuting at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeSource: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto On Thanksgiving Day, Goku, one of anime’s most recognizable characters, returns to Big Apple, but in a brand new form.  Earth’s mightiest warrior from the global hit anime franchise Dragon Ball will fly in his iconic Saiyan form in the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In a new pose sporting jet black hair and his signature orange martial arts uniform, Goku will debut as a brand-new featured character balloon on November 28, 2024 in the iconic holiday tradition. Goku will greet millions of excited Parade spectators with an expressive smile and salute—marking the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball. Measuring

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      Photo courtesy of Janus Films. ©1956 Nikkatsu. Source: Janus Films press release Special Thanks to Courtney Ott Photo courtesy of Janus Films. ©1956 Nikkatsu. Janus Films presents a new 4K restoration of the Nikkatsu classic antiwar film THE BURMESE HARP (ビルマの竪琴, Biruma no Tategoto, 1956). The movie will play October 18-24 at the Film Forum in New York and is available for bookings nationwide. In the last days of World War II, a Japanese platoon sustains morale through the Burma campaign by singing traditional songs, accompanied by the delicate harp-playing of Private Mizushima (Shoji Yasui). After the unit surrenders to British forces, Mizushima is tasked with convincing a holdout of cave-dwelling Japanese soldiers to lay down their arms; when his mission fails, he is counted among the dead. Mizushima survives, however, and becomes a monk who dedicates his life to providing proper burials for

    The Titan Tiamat joins the upcoming Monsterverse KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT game for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Image courtesy of 7Levels. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS © 2019 Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA VS. KONG © 2021 & TM Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. MONSTERVERSE TM Legendary. 7Levels is a trademark of 7Levels S.A. All Rights Reserved.

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    The Titan Tiamat joins the upcoming Monsterverse KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT game for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Image courtesy of 7Levels. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS © 2019 Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA VS. KONG © 2021 & TM Legendary and WBEI. All Rights Reserved. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. MONSTERVERSE TM Legendary. 7Levels is a trademark of 7Levels S.A. All Rights Reserved. A New Titan, Price and Release Date RevealedSource: 7Levels press releaseSpecial Thanks to Paweł Biela, Marcin Kaleta and Julia Bialecka Polish indie studio, 7LEVELS, has announced the release date for its newly revealed game, KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT. Inspired by Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse, this thrilling new game is set to launch this fall on PCs via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. KONG: SURVIVOR INSTINCT is an exhilarating action-adventure game that combines intense platforming with combat,

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committe Source: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committe The premiere episode of DAN DA DAN is now available to stream on Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, with new episodes BOTH subtitled and dubbed in English releasing every Thursday at 9:00 AM PT (8:00 AM PT after daylight saving time ends). The main English dub cast includes: Abby Trott as Momo A.J. Beckles as Okarun Kari Wahlgren as Seiko Lisa Reimold as Aira Aleks Le as Jiji Barbara Goodson as Turbo Granny Ben Diskin as the Serpoians  

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    Source: FYESpecial Thanks to Eric Rosenfield The pop culture retailer FYE (For Your Entertainment) has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos of their latest Godzilla exclusive collectible. This item can be purchased from FYE stores and fye.com/.   Photo courtesy of FYE. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of FYE. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Kaiju Berry Burst Blueberry Ramune An FYE Exclusive. The Godzilla Kaiju Berry Burst Blueberry Ramune is a refreshing soda with a fierce twist! This limited-edition drink bursts with sweet and tangy blueberry flavor, inspired by the mighty Godzilla. Packaged in a traditional ramune bottle, it's fun to open and even more fun to drink. Perfect for fans of kaiju, Japanese soda, and anyone looking for a delicious, monster-sized refreshment! Distributor:: FYE Product Number: fye.000000074410782375 SRP: $4.99

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    Photo courtesy of SC Films International. Source: SC Films International  Official Site: https://scfilmsinternational.com/current-films-live-action-titles/orang-ikan/ Special Thanks to Avery Guerra   Photo courtesy of SC Films International. The New monster movie ORANG IKAN is set to have it's World Premiere at the prestigious Tokyo International Film Festival. The film is a period drama based on the legend of a crytid called Orang Ikan (man fish), which was first reported by Japanese soldiers in World War II stationed in the islands south of Indonesia. In the story, a Japanese soldier and a British prisoner of war are stranded on a deserted island, hunted by one of these deadly creatures.   ORANG IKAN is an international peoduction between parties in Singapore, Indonesia, Japan and the United Kingdom. The film is supported by the Singapore Film Commission (SFC). It was directed by Mike Wiluan (BUFFALO BOYS,

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    Crunchyroll Unveiled an Action-Packed Trailer for the New Season Set to Exclusively Premiere on October 5Source: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©MK,YN,K/BLP Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, just confirmed that BLUE LOCK 2nd Season will premiere exclusively on its streaming platform this Saturday, October 5 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET. The series will be available in Japanese with subtitles. A new trailer for the highly anticipated return of the Second Season has been revealed, introducing new, fiery and unhinged opponents on the field. Crunchyroll also revealed a Season One recap for those who need a refresher or for those just getting started with the BLUE LOCK anime series. The Second Season will be available to stream worldwide on Crunchyroll, except in Asia and Japan; new episodes will roll out weekly. Produced by Kodansha, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and

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    Source: MVD Entertainment press releasee Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Image courtesy of MVD Entertainment. ©Team Better Tomorrow Yoshikazu Ishii’s kaiju movie YUZO: THE BIGGEST BATTLE IN TOKYO (『特撮喜劇　大木勇造　人生最大の決戦』, Tokusatsu Kigeki Ōki Yūzō Jinsei Saidai no Kessen, 2022) is now available on DVD in North America from SRS Cinema. Ishii was an apprentice of the late Toho FX director Koichi Kawakita, and served as a special effects assistant director on GODZILLA: FINAL WARS,  NEGOTIATOR: MASHITA MASAYOSHI, DAIMAJIN KANON, and ULTRAMAN MEBIUS. He has directed  episodes of ULTRAMAN GINGA and ULTRAMAN GINGA S. SRS builds upon a successful relationship with Ishii following their release of his prior production, ATTACK OF THE GIANT TEACHER (アタック・オブ・ザ・ジャイアントティーチャー, Atakku Obu Za Jaianto Tīchā). Yuzo Ooki is unexpectedly fired. Managing to find a new job, Yuzo navigates the maze of crazy coworkers. Yuzo is undaunted, but he is bullied by his new workmates and

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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. Well Go USA Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a Blu-ray of the award-winner horror-thriller EXHUMA (파묘, 2024). Written and Directed by Jang Jae-Hyun (SVAHA: THE SIXTH FINGER), EXHUMA stars CHOI Min-Sik (OLDBOY, I SAW THE DEVIL), KIM Go-Eun (HERO, LITTLE WOMEN), YOO Hai-Jin (A TAXI DRIVER), and LEE Do-Hyun (PRISON PLAYBOOK, SWEET HOME). After tracing a strange ailment to a remote gravesite, a team of supernatural experts soon discovers what happens when you mess with the wrong grave. EXHUMA will be released on 4K Ultra HD (SLP: $34.98), Blu-ray (SLP: $29.98) and DVD (SLP: $24.98) October 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The film has a runtime of 135 minutes and is not rated. The release includes

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