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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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    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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    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. TMS Entertainment and Wright Film have provided a new update for 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), a short action movie starring Inspector Zenigata that will be available on several streaming services in Japan starting on June 20th. 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 Special Program and Watch Party Announced Ahead of the broadcast of LUPIN THE IIIRD: ZENIGATA AND THE TWO

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©2025 GKIDS, INC. Source: GKIDS   GKIDS returned to the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival with record-breaking momentum as the North American studio unveiled its most expansive and artistically daring lineup to date. Recognized as a lead curator in global animation and known for championing bold, visionary artists, the company’s latest acquisition slate of Annecy titles is a testament to the company’s unyielding commitment to the animated art form. GKIDS’ acquired Annecy titles include (in alphabetical order): ALL YOU NEED IS KILL ANOTHER WORLD CHAO LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN   GKIDS-co-produced films presented at Annecy are (in alphabetical order): 100 METERS ALLAH IS NOT OBLIGED SUNNY (in development)   The GKIDS retrospective title which played in Annecy Classics

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    Source: FunkoSpecial Thanks to Liberty Galindo The leading pop culture and fandom lifestyle brand, Funko, has announced its exclusive Anime Expo Pops! for the big event coming July 3, 2025 to July 6, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. These exclusive collectibles feature Funko's new authentication packaging. Using micro-optic technology that cannot be duplicated or replicated, these stickers contain unique item codes that can be officially verified through Octane5. Visit their Octane5 FAQ blog for more information.   Godzilla - Toho International Inc Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. POP Super: GODZILLA MINUS ONE - Godzilla  Item Number: 1811 Material: VinylMSRP: $20.00 An earth-shaking creature is stomping its way toward your collection! Expand your POP! Movies set by making POP! Super Godzilla the next addition to your GODZILLA MINUS ONE lineup. Vinyl figure is approximately 5.4 in (13.7 cm) tall.

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    Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©NIPPON ANIMATION CO., LTD. Emotional 33-episode series produced by Nippon Animation debuts in a remastered widescreen English edition for the first timeSource: AnimEigo  Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©NIPPON ANIMATION CO., LTD. One of the best loved installments in Nippon Animation's legendary World Masterpiece Theater line of TV series that spanned generations, ROMEO'S BLUE SKIES (ロミオの青い空, Romio no Aoi Sora, 1995) makes its North American debut in a remastered widescreen edition. It is the second release for the new AnimEigo imprint, Ruined Childhood, which seeks to capture the dark, fleeting, and often ironic sides of youth. Catch the trailer at: https://youtu.be/p7ER0ZJSdWE   When You’re Feeling Sad and Lonely, Look to the Sky Romeo, a poor kid living in a Swiss village, bravely sells himself into servitude as a chimney sweep to

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©TBATE Anime Production Committee Source: Crunchyroll Official Site: https://saikyo2dome-tbate.com/ (Japan) Crunchyroll announced that the hit fantasy series THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END (最強の王様、二度目の人生は何をする?, Saikyō no Ōsama, Futatabime no Jinsei wa Nani o Suru?) will continue with a highly-anticipated second season next spring! Well ahead of season two, Crunchyroll offers a sneak peek at Arthur Leywin’s fresh new style in an exclusive clip from the post-credits scene of the upcoming season one finale, premiering next Wednesday, June 18 at 10:25 a.m. PT / 1:25 p.m. ET. Check out the clip here.  Following a mysterious death, THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END explores the adventures of King Grey after he is reborn as Arthur Leywin. Although he enters his second life as a baby on the magical continent of Dicathen, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTW Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Oscar®-Nominated Hiromasa Yonebayashi’s Extraordinary Adventure With Fathom Entertainment for 3 Nights Only Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Alanna Hall and Rae D'Agnillo Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTW Tickets are on sale now for THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY – a gorgeous and adventure-filled adaptation of The Borrowers, one of the most beloved children’s books of all time. Brought to you by Academy Award nominated director Hiromasa Yonebayashi, the adventure returns to theatres this June for three nationwide screenings. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are delighted to continue Studio Ghibli Fest with the 2025 edition featuring Yonebayashi’s directorial debut with Studio Ghibli and celebrating THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY’s 15th anniversary.  Audiences can look forward to Studio Ghibli Fest 2025’s eight-title lineup of

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Andou and KODANSHA/GACHIAKUTA Production Committee The Next Big Shonen Series, From Bones, Kodansha, and Avex, Begins Worldwide Campaign Ahead of July 6 Streaming Debut  Source: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://gachiakuta-anime.com/ (Japan) Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for anime fans worldwide, today launched the GACHIAKUTA World Takeover, an unprecedented global anime movement that will deliver the excitement of this incredible title and unite fans around the world. In partnership with Kodansha, Avex, and Bones this campaign kicks off the debut of the main trailer, unveiling new footage from the high-octane action series set to stream exclusively on Crunchyroll on July 6, 2025. Fans can also view the newly revealed key visual, the global premiere schedule, a new concept video and visual that tells the world, "Here Comes GACHIAKUTA!" as well as explore special activations that showcase the raw, graffiti-inspired world. "There’s

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2025 Maybe Movies, Ikki Films, 2 Minutes, France 3 Cinéma, Puffin Pictures, 22D Music Feature Directorial Debut of Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han Made Its World Premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/little-amelie-or-the-character-of-rain/ Special Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris   Academy Award-winning producer and distributor GKIDS announced today it has acquired all North American rights to LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN (Amélie et la Métaphysique des tubes). The feature directorial debut of Maïlys Vallade (THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER; layout and storyboard artist on I LOST MY BODY and CALAMITY) and Liane-Cho Han (animation director on CALAMITY and LONG WAY NORTH) made its World Premiere in the 2025 Cannes Film Festival  as an official selection in the Special Screenings section. It will next premiere as an Official Selection in Competition at the 2025 Annecy International Animation

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    Photo courtesy of Seismic, LLC. ©TEZUKA PRODUCTIONS Photo courtesy of Seismic, LLC. ©TEZUKA PRODUCTIONS Seismic Announces Astro Boy Trick or Treat Blind Box toys Soft vinyl blind box figures combine Tezuka’s iconic character with famous monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, and the Mummy  Source:  Seismic, LLC.  Special Thanks to Alex Ashraf Rushdy  Seismic Toys, in collaboration with Gums Productions, has announced a brand new partnership with the legendary Tezuka Productions to produce officially licensed Astro Boy figurines, available for pre-order right now. The figures mix Tezuka’s iconic Astro Boy with Halloween-themed monsters for a unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and cuteness.   “Astro Boy is such an important piece of Japanese pop culture,” explains Seismic CCO Alex Rushdy. “We’ve built something totally unprecedented, mixing famous western monsters like werewolves and vampires with the

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    Logo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©TOEI ANIMATION Co., Ltd. Debut title FOXING: KITSUNÉ-TSUKI to be unveiled as a work-in-progress at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 Source: Toei Animation Inc.  Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©TOEI ANIMATION Co., Ltd. Toei Animation Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Nakano, Tokyo; President: Katsuhiro Takagi / TSE4816) proudly announces the launch of a new original animation brand, ETERNA Animation, in anticipation of the studio's 70th anniversary in 2026. The announcement follows a milestone moment for Toei Animation: its short film MAGIC CANDIES (based on the original picture book by Heena Baek) was nominated for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best Animated Short Film category, further cementing the studio's global reputation for excellence in animated storytelling and artistic achievement. Building upon this and many other accomplishments over the decades, Toei Animation is now

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Natsuki KIZU, SHINSHOKAN / given committee Source: Crunchyroll  Crunchyroll will bring GIVEN THE DOUBLE ALBUM: HIIRAGI MIX & TO THE SEA to theatres in the United States for one-day-only on June 16. The double feature of the series’ anime films is comprised of GIVEN THE MOVIE: HIIRAGI MIX (the second film of the series) and GIVEN THE MOVIE: TO THE SEA (the third film of the series). GIVEN THE MOVIE: TO THE SEA will screen in the special theatrical engagement a week before its streaming debut on Crunchyroll.   Created and Directed by: Noriko Hashimoto Based on: The manga given written and illustrated by Natsuki Kizu Produced: Lerche Runtime:  152 mins   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Natsuki KIZU, SHINSHOKAN / given committee GIVEN THE MOVIE: HIIRAGI MIX Film Synopsis: After Ritsuka Uenoyama

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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  Kenyu Horiuchi plays the role of the fake Lupin. Photo courtesy of TMS Entertainment and Wright Film. TMS Entertainment and Wright Film have announced that the first trailer and new images have been released for 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), a hard-hitting short action film starring Inspector Zenigata, which is the prequel to upcoming theatrical 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). Both ZENIGATA AND THE TWO LUPINS and IMMORTAL BLOODLINE are directed by Takeshi Koike, who has directed all of the connected "Lupin the IIIrd

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. © TOHO CO., LTD. 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 Liberty Galindo With Father’s Day right around the corner, Toho International is excited to share some fun and fandom-packed gift ideas from their Godzilla line and iiZO’s anime-inspired collectibles and apparel, perfect for the dads who stomp through life like a kaiju or collect like a pro. From bold Godzilla gear at Godzilla.com to sleek, anime-themed apparel and collectibles from iiZO.shop, these picks are built for fans who wear their passions proudly.   Dadzilla Approved  This Father’s Day, unleash your epic with Toho’s Godzilla collectibles, made for the dad who rules the living room like a kaiju king. Fierce, legendary, and unforgettable, just like him. Products can be purchased at: Godzilla.com  

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    Special Panel in Partnership with TV Asahi to Include Q&A Discussion with the Series’ Director Hiroaki Akagi and Producers Yosuke Sakurai and Kazuki EndoSource: HIDIVE Official Site: https://bokuyaba-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Norio Sakurai(AKITASHOTEN)/The Dangers in My Heart Committee Rom-com fans will be clamoring for seats when THE DANGERS IN MY HEART (僕の心のヤバイやつ,  Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) takes center stage at Anime Expo 2025. AMC Networks’ HIDIVE revealed today plans for a special  preview panel for the eagerly anticipated THE DANGERS IN MY HEART Movie at this year’s annual anime convention during July 4th weekend in Los Angeles, Calif.  The panel is presented in partnership with TV Asahi and will spotlight the first-ever THE DANGERS IN MY HEART franchise film, which was announced last September during the Fan Appreciation Project!! event in Tokyo. Combining a

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    Source: CrunchyrollAdditional Content: Youtooz (Thanks to Vincent Ngo) Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll, the global brand fueling anime fandom worldwide, is announcing a massive lineup for Anime Expo—one the largest celebrations of the medium. From July 3-6, Crunchyroll is taking fans behind the scenes of beloved series, hosting premieres for highly anticipated shows, and giving fans the first look at newly announced titles coming to the platform. Today, Crunchyroll is announcing all-new titles set to stream on the platform, with several set to premiere and have first looks at Anime Expo, including:  LET’S PLAY—the gaming-themed webcomic premieres at Anime Expo  OTHERWORLDLY MUNCHKIN: LET'S SPEEDRUN THE DUNGEON WITH ONLY 1 HP!—a new comedic isekai series with some otherworldly swag at Crunchyroll’s booth.   Click the link to learn more about Crunchyroll’s Newly Acquired Series! Save the date! The Crunchyroll Industry

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    Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Fans will receive a limited edition ONE PIECE card at the Los Angeles Dodgers' ONE PIECE Night on July 3rd. Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION On the heels of joining the Los Angeles Dodgers to announce its sponsorship of ONE PIECE Night on July 3 at Dodger Stadium, legendary studio Toei Animation revealed a limited edition ONE PIECE card to be given away to ticketed fans attending the event. This card for the ONE PIECE CARD GAME showcases one-time special occasion collaboration art drawn by ONE PIECE Creator Eiichiro Oda to celebrate the Dodgers sponsorship. This original artwork depicts ONE PIECE lead character Monkey D. Luffy as a baseball player dressed in a L.A. Dodgers’ hat and jersey. The ONE PIECE card will be distributed to ticketed fans — one card per

    The cast and director of CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN attend a fan event in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    The cast and director of CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN attend a fan event in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: TOHO Marketing, Wright FilmOfficial Site: https://chibigodzilla.jp/Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chibigodzi_official   Monster Island Residents Gathering 2025 poster. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2023 TOHO CO., LTD. Today, May 31st, the first fan meeting event for the TV anime CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ちびゴジラの逆襲, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū) was held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi in Tokyo, with voice actor Jun Fukuyama (Chibi Godzilla) serving as MC. At Fukuyama's invitation, actors Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Chibi Mechagodzilla), Rie Takahashi (Chibi Mothra), and Hiro Shimono (Chibi Rodan), all holding cute stuffed toys of the characters they play, as well as director Taketo Shinkai and Chibi Godzilla (in a costume) took to the stage. The "Monster Island Residents Gathering 2025" (怪獣島住民集会2025,  Kaijū-Jima Jūmin Shūkai 2025) was a

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    Image courtesy of Toho. © Monkey Punch All Rights Reserved. © TMS All Rights Reserved. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., TMS EntertainmentOfficial Site: https://lupinthe3rd.com/ (Japan) A SciFi Japan Exclusive       Introduction The famous Lupin the IIIrd returns as a 2D theatrical animation for the first time in nearly 30 years!  The setting is a mysterious island that is not on the map. When Lupin and his friends arrive on the island in search of treasure, they are met by an unknown entity and his "Immortal Bloodline." The story unfolds with unprecedented scale and drama, and is the ultimate origin that connects all the "Lupin the IIIrd Universe" works. The original work was created by managa artist Monkey Punch. The director of LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: IMMORTAL BLOODLINE is Koike Takeshi, who has directed all of

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