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    Photo courtesy of TOHO Marketing. Source: TOHO Marketing, Mori Building Co., Ltd., Wright Film Exhibition Website: https://www.azabudai-hills.com/azabudaihillsgallery/sp/isaotakahata-ex/   Azabudai Hills Gallery (Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A, MB floor) is ow selling tickets for "Takahata Isao Exhibition - The Man Who Planted Japanese Animation" (高畑勲展 ̶日本のアニメーションを作った男。, Takahata Isao-ten Nihon no Animēshon o Tsukutta Otoko.). The event runs from June 27 to September 15, 2025, and is also scheduled to open in Paris, France this autumn. Isao Takahata. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. Isao Takahata (October 29, 1935 – April 5, 2018) was a co-founder (along with Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki) of Studio Ghibli. His directing credits include the internationally acclaimed GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (火垂るの墓, Hotaru no Haka, 1988), POM POKO (平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ, Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko, 1994), and the academy Award-nominated THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA (かぐや姫の物語, Kaguya-hime no

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    Photo courtesy of Fairytail Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Fairytail Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://fairytail.jp/ultraman/arc/ (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Fairytail Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS The Japanese perfume retailer Fairytail Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo) has released a perfume inspired by the television series ULTRAMAN ARC (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman Āku, 2024-25). The Ultraman Arc Eau de Parfum (ウルトラマンアーク　オードパルファム, Urutoraman Āku ōdo Parufamu) can now be purchased from the company's online store "DREAMING PRINCESS" and on their "Fragrance Fantasy" pages on Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba. Those who wear this fragrance will surely have the imagination to be able to sympathize with others. The fresh top note of citrus represents the way that the hero of light, Rution, bonds with the human Yuma Hize to transform into Ultraman Arc. The middle note, with the addition of cardamom, gives the scent a warmth that is reminiscent of Arc's "Ultra Hug"

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Ashley Anderson and Brian Flynn Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Back in the 1960s, Marusan’s Godzilla figures were the ultimate prize for kaiju fans—bold, stylized, and ready for city-stomping action! That same retro kaiju magic is back in compact, ReAction Figure form, with a new twist—this 3.75” scale, articulated Toho ReAction Figure of Marusan Godzilla is inspired by the horizontal “L-Tail” design from the later versions of the classic toy but updated in glow-in-the-dark colorway for an all-new way to appreciate the King of the Monsters. Featuring a Marusan logo stamped on its foot and packaged on a full-color blistered cardback reminiscent of the original toy packaging, this figure stays true

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its August 2025 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. MADE IN ABYSS: THE GOLDEN CITY OF THE SCORCHING SUN SEASON 2 PREMIUM BOX SET Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         325 min.Street Date:      8/5/2025Language:        English Dub, Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $199.98 No one has ventured into the sixth layer of the Abyss and remain unchanged. No one returns from their Last Dive, and no one knows what happened to those who delved further. Even with the possession of a White Whistle, an ominous specter hovers above Riko, Reg and Nanachi as they advance down to the sixth layer, the Capital of the Unreturned. The pathways are more treacherous, the environment harsher, and the creatures even more dangerous, but

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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 #3. 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 #3 Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATOArt and cover by CHRISTIAN DUCEVariant covers by ALAN QUAH and RICCARDO FEDERICI1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)ON SALE 8/6/25 Superman and Lex Luthor form an uneasy alliance to combat the Hollow Earth’s monstrous Great Apes. But for Superman, the real challenge isn’t just the towering Titans—it’s his waning powers and Luthor’s ever-present treachery. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman and

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    Source: CCP JAPAN Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for three AMC (Artistic Monsters Collection) Hedorah figures at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. AMC is a popular series that brings special effects characters to life in a style unique to CCP JAPAN. This time, three types of Hedorah from GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH (ゴジラ対ヘドラ, Gojira Tai Hedora, 1971), one of the most popular monsters in the Godzilla series, have been made as retro-design soft vinyl figures with pastel yellow molding color combined with a balanced palette of pale green, blue, and pink. The coloring is both cute and beautiful, with a luxurious glossy finish.                 Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM &

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    ©Toei Source: MVD Entertainment, 88 Films Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski 88 Films will release DETONATION! VIOLENT RIDERS (爆発! 暴走族, Bakuhatsu! Bōzōzoku, 1975) on Blu-ray in July. Leather up and get ready for the ride of your lives, in this high-octane biker movie from Toei by cult director Teruo Ishii (HORRORS OF MALFORMED MEN) with a cast headed by Sonny Chiba (STREET FIGHTER, KILL BILL VOL.1)! Photo courtesy of 88 Films and MVD Entertainment. ©Toei Iwaki (Koichi Iwaki, THE MOLE SONG) is a motorbike mechanic with big dreams of racing professionally. Then temptation arrives in the shapely form of Mayumi (Junko Matsudaira, THE BULLET TRAIN), the wild and free lover of Mitsuda (Yusuke Natsu, SPACE IRONMEN KYODYNE), the leader of the Red Rose Gang, a pack of speed freaks tearing up the town. Iwaki meanwhile has his sights set on the sweet and innocent Michiko

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    First image released for the upcoming New Godzilla: The Ride. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Yokohama Hakkeijima Co., Ltd.   Seibuen Amusement Park (located in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture; General Manager: Tomohiro Nishida) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and the 100th year of the Showa era in 2025. To commemorate this, they are holding a "100th Showa Celebration" and will be rolling out a series of events that will allow visitors to experience the Showa era as they imagine it. On Thursday, May 8th, Toho Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) announced the production of a new video for the Godzilla ride attraction and the start of distribution worldwide. This summer, Seibuen Amusement Park will be the first in the world to screen this video ahead of the rest of the world. Currently screening at Seibuen Amusement

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    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Learn details and check out the covers for the second issue, on sale in AugustSource: Marvel Entertainment Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood   Cover by Mark Brooks. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. This summer, the pop culture showdown fans have waited ages for arrives in GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, a five issue event series written by superstar writer Gerry Duggan and drawn by acclaimed artist Javier Garrón. Following a series of hit one-shots where Godzilla battles different Marvel heroes across history, GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE pits the King of the Monsters against the combined might of the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and more. Today, see what’s to come with the reveal of GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL

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    Source: MVD EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of MVD Entertainment. MVD Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the new DVD of  the Chinese action fantasy film DRAGON LEAGUE (2024). A WowNow release, DRAGON LEAGUE delivers an exhilarating blend of action, fantasy, and drama, where every spell cast and every strike landed is a step closer to saving their world. Dive into a breathtaking adventure where valor, magic, and destiny collide in an epic struggle for the fate of the realm. In a realm where ancient magic and martial prowess intertwine, DRAGON LEAGUE unleashes an epic saga of fantasy, conflict, and camaraderie. When a once-peaceful kingdom is threatened by dark forces, a legendary league of warriors must rise to protect their world from impending doom. The story centers on a diverse group of fighters, each skilled in their own

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    Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. 2025 Frontline Production Committee Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan, Pony Canyon Official Site: https://wwws.warnerbros.co.jp/frontline/ (Japan)   Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. 2025 Frontline Production Committee In February 2020, a luxury cruise ship carrying the new strain of the coronavirus arrives in Yokohama. What should be protected on the front line, this country or the lives in front of us? Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided information and photos for the upcoming film, FRONTLINE (フロントライン, Furontorain), based on the true story of a cruise ship that was quarantined for two weeks in February, 2020. The movie will open in Japanese cinemas nationwide on June 13th.   Intro Shun Oguri x Tori Matsuzaka x Sosuke Ikematsu x Yosuke KubozukaA film adaptation of a true story about a frontline battle against an

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    Photo courtesy of JOYBOY GAMES - FZCO. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: JOYBOY GAMES - FZCO.Official Site: https://bountyhunters.app/ja (Japan)Official X: https://twitter.com/BountyhuntersJp JOYBOY GAMES - FZCO (Dubai / Co-Founder CEO Kensaku Nakata) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Godzilla on its online crane game, BOUNTY HUNTERS (バウンティハンターズ, Baunti Hantāzu), starting this summer. Photo courtesy of JOYBOY GAMES - FZCO. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. To celebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary, monsters from the series will be available as digital figurines in BOUNTY HUNTERS. These figurines will be acurate recreations of popular monsters such as Godzilla from GODZILLA (1954), Godzilla-1.0 (2023), King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla. Players who win a Godzilla prize can display it in their own "collection room" in the app, or use the AR mode to project it into the real world and take photos, a fusion

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for the "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla [Vol.12]  (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラ 【第13弾】, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira [Dai 13-dan])," retro-design soft vinyl figures of monsters from the popular "Godzilla" special effects film series, at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of your hand, making it easy to collect. This is a collection series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures. Series [Vol. 13] features five figures, painted

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee The Genre Bending Occult Smash Hit Comes To Theaters Globally Prior To Streaming Debut Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://anime-dandadan.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/ (US) Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo and Alanna Hall   DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee Tickets are on sale now, and a new trailer has been released for DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, the global theatrical premiere of the second season of the smash-hit anime series DAN DA DAN (ダンダダン). DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE comes to North American theaters nationwide in original Japanese and English language dubbed screenings, as well as in select D-BOX screens, beginning June 6th from GKIDS. Purchase tickets now from https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/tickets/.   VIEW TRAILER HERE: https://www.youtube.com  

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    The Explosive Anime Feature from the Beloved Action FranchiseSource: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Lizbeth Galeno Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ©Tsukasa Hojo/Core Mix/2023 City Hunter the Movie Production Committee Ryo Saeba’s crime sweeping adventures continue in CITY HUNTER: ANGEL DUST (劇場版シティーハンター 天使の涙, Gekijō-ban Shitīhantā Tenshi no Namida, 2023) as the action comedy arrives on Blu-Ray in select North American e-commerce stores from Anime Limited, with distribution by Shout! Studios. This latest high-octane installment based on Tsukasa Hojo’s wildly popular manga of the same name boasts the franchise’s signature blend of hard-boiled humor with gritty combat, in a stylish return to form that longtime fans and collectors won’t want to miss. Produced by the acclaimed Sunrise studio and directed by Kayuyoshi Takeuchi—with general direction by franchise veteran Kenji Kodama, the original director of the City Hunter TV series—ANGEL DUST reunites voice legends Kamiya Akira (Ryo Saeba)

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    Source: CRAZY BUMP Inc. press release   Photo courtesy of CRAZY BUMP. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Crazy Bump Inc., a company that organizes and manages special exhibitions themed on subcultures such as manga, anime, and special effects, has provided information on the Mechagodzilla POP UP STORE in Toyota (オールメカゴジラ頂上決戦！ 大メカゴジラPOP UP STORE in 豊田, Dai Mekagojira Poppu Appu Sutoa in Toyota) at the Seibunkan Shonten Shintoyota store in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, to June 15, 2025. Among the many monsters that appear in the Godzilla series, the world-famous special effects film masterpieces that are the pride of Japan, the mechanical monster Mechagodzilla reigns as Godzilla's absolute rival. Since its first appearance in 1974's GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (ゴジラ対メカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira), Mechagodzilla has been an indispensable character in the Godzilla series, boasting overwhelming popularity to this day due to its remarkable appearance as a

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    Photo courtesy of EGOZARU. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Third Ship Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://egozaru.jp/  A capsule collection has been released as a collaboration between the Japanese basketball brand EGOZARU and Japan's leading monster, Godzilla. The lineup includes T-shirts, shorts,  tank tops and other basketball wear made of functional materials with excellent moisture absorption and quick-drying properties, as well as classic basketball accessories such as shoe cases, knapsacks, and sports towels. The "Godzilla & EGOZARU" (ゴジラ & エゴザル, Gojira & Egozaru) collection is now available exclusively at the EGOZARU Official Online Store, EGOZARU Official App, and EGOZARU FUKUOKA. EGOZARU does not ship overseas.   Photo courtesy of EGOZARU. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of EGOZARUs. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. GODZILLA & EGOZARU T-shirt (GODZILLA & EGOZARU Tシャツ, GODZILLA &

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    Photo courtesy of the Criterion Collection. © KADOKAWA Source: The Criterion Collection Special Thanks to Courtney Ott The Criterion Collection has announced that FIRES ON THE PLAIN and THE BURMESE HARP, two powerful works from Kon Ichikawa, one of Japanese cinema’s most versatile filmmakers, will both be released this August in a 2-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray sets, as well as Blu-ray editions.   FIRES ON THE PLAIN (野火, Nobi) Photo courtesy of the Criterion Collection. © KADOKAWA An agonizing portrait of desperate Japanese soldiers stranded in a strange land during World War II, Kon Ichikawa’s FIRES ON THE PLAIN is a compelling descent into psychological and physical oblivion. Denied hospital treatment for tuberculosis and cast off into the unknown, Private Tamura treks across an unfamiliar Philippine landscape, encountering an increasingly debased cross section of Imperial Army soldiers, who eventually give in to the

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    Source: Titan Books Temp cover art. Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM&© TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM&© Legendary Titan Books will release the hardcover book The Monarch Files: A Monsterverse Manual on April 21, 2026. The Titans of the Monsterverse have conquered the big screen and now, with this deluxe guide, their mysteries are revealed in full. This Monarch manual is filled with artwork and information that uncovers the secrets of the Monarch organization: employees, technology, and the Titans themselves, including Godzilla, Kong, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and many more!   Description “ATTN: MONARCH AGENTS AND RESEARCHERS Attached for immediate review are The Monarch Files: A comprehensive, vital, and highly sensitive dossier on all currently known Monsters, Titans, and Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms (MUTOs). You will find up-to-date behavioral profiles, physiological analyses, and capability assessments. Also

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    Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Diamond Select Toys Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their Godzilla Legends in 3-D 10-Inch Resin Bust line of Godzilla 1974. Based on his appearance in the movie GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (ゴジラ対メカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira), this Godzilla bust is set atop a pedestal base designed to resemble a tower of flames. Limited to only 1000 pieces, it comes packaged with a numbered base and a numbered certificate of authenticity in a numbered full-color box. The Godzilla Legends in 3-D Godzilla 1974 10-Inch Resin Bust retails for $200.00. To purchase the bust, find a store at comicshoplocator.com or order at https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/godzilla-1974-legends-in-3-dimensions-bust/ OFFICIAL CONTEST

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