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    Source: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) TOKYOPOP delights fans of all ages this summer as it announces an exciting collection of new Disney manga editions. Enjoy four animated classics from Pixar Studios in manga format with the June release of DISNEY PIXAR: THE MANGA COLLECTION BOX SET, a unique release that includes four previously released Disney Pixar manga titles - TOY STORY, TOY STORY 2, FINDING NEMO, WALL-E, and MONSTERS, INC. Disney Descendants: Evie's Wicked Runaway ― The Complete Manga Collection follows in August and features Evie's journey in a heated competition of high couture and high stakes inspired by the Disney Descendants franchise.  August in a new full-color hardcover edition and more Tim Burton fun is in-store with the DISNEY ALICE IN WONDERLAND MANGA, which is inspired by the acclaimed film.  Also catch a special release in August of DISNEY PIXAR’S TOY

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    Photo courtesy of U-TREASURE. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: U-TREASURE   U-TREASURE Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Koichi Aoki) is now taking pre-orders for a limited edition "King Ghidorah (1991) Mini Figure Gold Model" in collaboration with Toho Co., Ltd. Reservations will run, while supplies last, through July 29, 2025 at the U-TREASURE Concept Store Ikebukuro and U-TREASURE Online Shop.  From the 1991 film GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH (ゴジラVSキングギドラ, Gojira vs Kingu Gidora) comes this expertly crafted mini-sized gold (18K yellow gold) figure! King Ghidorah is a particularly popular rival monster to Godzilla. The use of real gold further accentuates the golden scales that cover its entire body. Experienced jewelry craftsmen have repeatedly fine-tuned every detail to create a three-dimensional figure that is approximately 1 cm in size, with three necks, two long tails, and huge wings. The production run is limited to 100 units. Comes with awooden display

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    Exploding dogs and a lost dub! Source: MediaOCD Image courtesy of MediaOCD. ©Eiken All Right Reserved. On October 14, 2025, AnimEigo will release a complete series set of the classic TCJ anime show SASUKE (サスケ) on Blu-ray. This set is a MediaOCD Store Exclusive, and comes with a free cardboard slipcover with additional artwork. In the 17th century, Lord Tokugawa wages a ruthless war of domination. Among his targets are the mighty Sarutobi clan, whose most formidable warrior is Daisuke Ozaru. When Ozaru's wife is assassinated, his young son Sasuke -- traumatized and believing his father dead -- considers himself an orphan. Unbeknownst to him, the mysterious traveler who takes him in is actually Ozaru in disguise. And now, father and son walk a hidden path, as Daisuke secretly trains Sasuke to become a master ninja -- so that one day, he can avenge his

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    Photo courtesy of Barbican. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Official Site: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/series/all-kaiju-attack-earth-sosSpecial Thanks to Steven Sloss The Barbican Centre in London is hosting a series of classic kaiju movie screenings that will run from mid September until early December. Each of the five films will be introduced by a genre expert. Tickets are now on sale (click on the movie titles for direct links to purchase tickets). Read on for details...    ALL KAIJU ATTACK: EARTH SOS! Sat 20 Sep — Wed 10 Dec 2025 Barbican CentreSilk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom  Tickets and more information are available at: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/series/all-kaiju-attack-earth-sos    All hail Godzilla, King of the Monsters – and eco-warrior? Through a selection of diverse Japanese monster movies, London’s Barbican Centre explores how kaiju carnage connects to our relationship with the natural world. From

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    Photo courtesy of Utopia and Justin Cook PR. ©PLAN A Source: UtopiaOfficial Site: https://hotspringsharkattackfilm.com/Special Thanks to Justin Cook Photo courtesy of Utopia and Justin Cook PR. ©PLAN A  Utopia Distribution has announced the official release of the acclaimed shark film Hot Spring Shark Attack. Utopia will bring HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK (温泉シャーク, Onsen Shāku, 2024) to select theaters and major streaming and cable platforms on July 11. The film premiered at the 2024 Tokyo International Shark Film Festival, where it took home the Audience Award, and was released in Japan and other international territories last year. HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK will debut for special previews at various Alamo Drafthouse locations on Wednesday, July 9. The film will officially open theatrically for extended runs and special engagements Friday, July 11, including Los Angeles and New York City. The same day, audiences across North America will be

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    Photo courtesy of McFarlane Toys. © & TM DC. All Rights Reserved. © Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM&© TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM&© Legendary Photo courtesy of McFarlane Toys. © & TM DC. All Rights Reserved. © Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM&© TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM&© Legendary Source: McFarlane ToysSpecial Thanks to AJ Morris The second figure set based on the DC/Legendary comics mini-series Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong is now available for pre-order directly from the McFarlane Toys Store plus comic book shops, stores, and online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Entertainment Earth. Superman vs. Godzilla (Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong) 2pk Release Date: September 13, 2025 MSRP: $79.99 The cataclysmic crossover event of the year is here as the DC Universe clashes with Legendary’s Monsterverse in Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong. Clark

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    Source: Crunchyroll Today, Crunchyroll announced that the best anime party at San Diego Comic-Con is returning—bigger, better, and louder. On Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, the Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will take over The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park behind the San Diego Convention Center for two expanded days of anime and anime-inspired music. This year, the once-in-a-lifetime festival experience is free for everyone—no badge for Comic-Con needed!* "Music is such a big part of watching anime. It sets the tone, bookends episodes and stays in our heads and hearts forever,” said Crunchyroll’s Chief Operating Officer, Gita Rebbapragada. “This year, we are going to San Diego Comic-Con with a tremendous festival experience to celebrate the music anime fans know and love." On Friday, July 25, the Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will blend the best of Japan’s music scene with global, anime-inspired sounds.  

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its September 2025 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. QUEEN MILLENNIA COMPLETE COLLECTION   Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         1050 min.Street Date:      9/2/2025Language:        Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $99.98 When the brilliant Professor Amamori makes the shocking discovery of a new planet in our solar system, the discovery comes with the terrifying realization that the gigantic world Larmetal’s projected path could soon destroy the Earth! All hope is not lost, however, as Amamori’s own assistant, Yayoi Yukino was secretly sent from Larmetal to gather humans as slaves.Yet her interactions with humans like Amamori’s nephew Hajime have begun to make her question her mission. Still, even with the aid of super-science, can

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    Source: The Asylum Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Photo courtesy of The Asylum. ©2025 Asylum, All Rights Reserved.   JURASSIC REBORN, The Asylum's latest MockBuster, is now available from digital platforms. The movie will also be availble in select theaters this Friday.   View the trailer here.     SYNOPSIS When cutting-edge research leads to the creation of living dinosaurs, a team of scientists on a secluded island must risk their lives to prevent the rapidly growing creatures from escaping and attacking the mainland.   Digital Release: 6/24/25 Theatrical Release: 6/27/25   THEATER LIST   Laemmle Monica Flim Center (Santa Monica, CA) Aurora Cineplex (Roswell, GA) Film Noir Cinema (Brooklyn, NY) Hickory Ridge Cinemas (Brunswick, OH) Trylon Cinema (Minneapolis, MN)   CREDITS  

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    Anime’s Next Big Hit Premieres July 6th With Day & Date Dubs Only on Crunchyroll Source: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://gachiakuta-anime.com/ (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Andou and KODANSHA/GACHIAKUTA Production Committee Crunchyroll has officially announced the full English voice cast for the highly anticipated shonen series GACHIAKUTA (ガチアクタ, 2025), premiering worldwide (excluding Belarus, Russia, and Asia, but including India) this summer exclusively on its platform. Following a young outcast seeking vengeance after he is framed for murder, the English-dubbed episodes will begin premiering on July 6th.Gachiakuta follows Rudo, a young outcast framed for murder and exiled into this wasteland known as “The Pit.” After surviving his descent into this new world, he now must fight to survive against monstrous Trash Beasts while navigating a brutal world hoping to return to his home and seek vengeance. The English dub voice cast for the dystopian

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    World Premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 to be Held at Anime Expo 2025Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://badgirl-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Nikumaru, Houbunsha/Bad Girl Production Committee A laugh-filled summer awaits for fans with today’s news that AMC Networks’ HIDIVE has added the new comedy series BAD GIRL (ばっどがーる, Baddo Gāru, 2025) to its simulcast line-up.  Based on the popular manga by Nikumaru about the high school antics of a would-be delinquent teen girl, BAD GIRL premieres on July 5 (U.S. local time) and will stream exclusively on HIDIVE in its territories as part of the anime service’s Summer 2025 simulcast season. Additionally, as part of their announcement, HIDIVE revealed plans for the world premiere of BAD GIRL Episodes 1 & 2 on Friday, July 4 as part of its programming schedule at Anime Expo 2025 in Los

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. © TOHO CO., LTD. The world’s first kaiju-themed movie theater kicks off Alamo Drafthouse and Toho International’s new alliance, with exclusive merch and special programming on the way for 2025 and beyond.Source: Toho International, Inc. Official Site:  https://godzilla.com/ Official Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Godzilla_Toho Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/godzilla_toho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tohogodzillaofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Godzilla_Toho Special Thanks to Brandy Fons   Dine-in movie theater company Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has forged a monster-sized multi-year alliance with Japan’s legendary Toho International, the home of GODZILLA and an entire universe of kaiju. The multi-year collaboration will first roar to life inside the brand-new Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair, one of the company’s two Silicon Valley expansions opening this summer, located at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara. But a primordial force like Godzilla can’t be confined to just one theater, and later this year, Alamo Drafthouse will roll out special programming and exclusive merchandise to

    Win the ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Blu-ray from Mill Creek Entertainment. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS All Rights Reserved.

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    Win the ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Blu-ray from Mill Creek Entertainment. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS All Rights Reserved. Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS All Rights Reserved. Mill Creek Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS) Blu-ray. This 1987 film was a co-production between Tsuburaya Productions and Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., the American studio behind such world famous cartoon properties as the Flintstones, the Jetsons, and Scooby Doo. The Blu-ray includes both the American and Japanese versions of the movie with a brand-new English dub by Okratron 5000, The ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS) Blu-ray will be released July 1st and has a SRP of $29.98. It can be ordered from Amazon, Deep Discount and other retailers now. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION

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    Image courtesy of TMS Entertainment and Wright Film. © Monkey Punch All Rights Reserved. © TMS All Rights Reserved. Source: TMS Entertainment, Wright Film Co. Official Site: https://www.lupin-3rd.net/zenigata-twolupins/ (Japan)Official X: https://x.com/lupin_anime  Photo courtesy of TMS Entertainment and Wright Film. © Monkey Punch All Rights Reserved. © TMS All Rights Reserved. With LUPIN THE IIIRD: ZENIGATA AND THE TWO LUPINS (LUPIN THE IIIRD 銭形と2人のルパン, LUPIN THE IIIRD Zenigata to 2-ri no Rupan) now streaming on Prime Video and other services in Japan, TMS Entertainment and Wright Film have provided a new update for the short action movie starring Inspector Zenigata. ZENIGATA AND THE TWO LUPINS is the prequel to the feature film, LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: IMMORTAL BLOODLINE (LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE 不死身の血族, LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE Fujimi no Ketsuzoku), which is coming to the theaters across Japan on June 27th.   ■ New

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    Cover design by Nicky Lim for the GODZILLA MINUS ONE English novelization, which will be released by publisher Seven Seas in September. Photo courtesy of Seven Seas Entertainment. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Inc.,Special Thanks to Lauren Hill and Ryley Moore Seven Seas Entertainment has provided SciFi Japan with the front and back cover art for their English language version of the novelization of GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan) written by the film's director, Takashi Yamazaki. Translated by Evan Ward, the book will be released September 2, 2025 in a paperback edition ($15.99 USA / $19.99 CAN) and on digital, with pre-orders now available from retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million and Walmart. In postwar Japan, the kaiju of legend has become more powerful and fearsome. Can a country in shambles withstand the might of Godzilla? After failing

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release There are only a few more weeks left of the spring anime season, and things are about to heat up when Crunchyroll kicks off the summer with more than 40 new and returning series premiering in July, with new episodes simulcast every week from Japan.   CRUNCHYROLL SUMMER 2025 ANIME CALENDAR [US/CAN] JUNE 28    Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. TAKOPI’S ORIGINAL SIN (ENISHIYA) Six-episode limited series A Happy alien, Takopi, lands on Earth with one mission: to spread happiness! When he meets Shizuka, a lonely fourth grader, he vows to bring back her smile using his magical Happy Gadgets. But as he uncovers the pain in her life, Takopi learns that true happiness may require more than gadgets. (Official Trailer)                     

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    Marvel’s Halloween Trick-Or-Read returns for another year of fun giveaway comics at your local comic shop!Source: Marvel EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Anthony Blackwood   Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. This October, Marvel Trick-Or-Read, the program that gives comic shops the opportunity to hand out recent hit comics to visitors during the Halloween season, returns for another year! In the same spirit as Free Comic Book Day, Trick-Or-Read is the perfect way to grab new readers, providing exciting entry points into the Marvel Universe and spotlighting the most popular heroes of today. From the start of Godzilla’s pop culture-shattering battle with the Marvel Universe to historic issues and Marvel Animation tie-in comics, this year’s Trick-Or-Read reprints offer something for everyone, including younger audiences. Inquire with your local comic shop regarding availability for these TRICK-OR-READ titles this Halloween

    Sydney Chandler (ALIEN: EARTH) and Takehiro Hira (SHŌGUN, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS) will star in the new film ANIMA. Photos courtesy of Lon Haber & Co | IPPR.

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    Sydney Chandler (ALIEN: EARTH) and Takehiro Hira (SHŌGUN, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS) will star in the new film ANIMA. Photos courtesy of Lon Haber & Co | IPPR. A spellbinding, soulful, comedic story about mortality, memory, and what we leave behind, Anima asks: if we could preserve the mind—should we? Source: Kebrado and Fieldhouse Pictures press releaseSpecial Thanks to Lon Harber Kebrado and Kimberly Atwood’s Fieldhouse Pictures announce ANIMA, a bold new comedy-drama with a sci-fi edge starring Sydney Chandler (ALIEN: EARTH, PISTOL, DON’T WORRY DARLING) and Takehiro Hira (SHŌGUN, GRAN TURISMO, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS). Written and Directed by documentarian Brian Tetsuro Ivie (EMANUEL) in his narrative directorial debut, the film explores questions of identity, mortality, and the echoes of memory  — combining a genre-blending story with emotional resonance.  Brian Tetsuro Ivie, Harrison Allen, and Gregory Daniel King produce for Kebrado, Kimberly Atwood and Atty Cleworth

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©coolkyousinnjya, Futabasha / Dragon Maid Committee Source: Crunchyroll Official Site: https://maidragon.jp/movie/ (Japan) Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced that it has acquired the worldwide theatrical rights (excluding Asia) to the touching and otherworldly film MISS KOBAYASHI'S DRAGON MAID: A LONELY DRAGON WANTS TO BE LOVED (小林さんちのメイドラゴン さみしがりやの竜, Kobayashi San Chino Meidoragon Samishi Gari ya no Ryū, 2025), based on the beloved manga by Coolkyousinnjya from Studio Kyoto Animation. The film will be available in Japanese with English subtitles in North America.  Picking up right where MISS KOBAYASHI'S DRAGON MAID Season 2 left off, the new film finds Dragon child Kanna Kamui facing a major dilemma, having to decide between her biological dragon family and her newfound human family.     Official Film Synopsis: Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Kanna, and Iruru's peaceful lives are shattered when Kanna’s father, Kamun Kamui, leader

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    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books ⓒRed String New North American publisher expands catalog in partnership with Red String to debut NOW NO ONE LURKS BENEATH THE SNOW, THE MURDERER AND HER RUNAWAY DESIRE, and SENPAI NO KOHAI Source: Manga Mavericks LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Manga Mavericks LLC, has announced release dates for 3 additional new manga titles set to debut in print and digitally this summer. These are being sold in partnership with the Japan-based localization company, Red String, and include the queer self-discovery drama, Now No One Lurks Beneath the Snow, the yuri psycho-horror, The Murderer and Her Runaway Desire, and the yuri office romance, Senpai no Kohai. The titles launch on July 16th and are now available for pre-order from the Manga Mavericks Books website. Digital editions also will be available from Amazon, Google Play, iBooks, Kobo

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