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    Source: Crunchyroll press release Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release BOCCHI THE ROCK! RECAP PART 1 & 2 In Theaters in the United States and Canada on October 6. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. © Aki Hamaji / Houbunsha, Aniplex Based on the 2024 Anime Award-winning music series BOCCHI THE ROCK! (ぼっち・ざ・ろっく!,  Botchi Za Rokku!, 2022), the compilation film follows an introverted, shy girl on her inspirational music journey as she struggles to overcome social barriers and find her place. It tells the story of young rocker Hitori Gotoh, also known as "Bocchi-chan," a middle schooler struggling with social anxiety. Amid her silence and solitude, she picks up a guitar and discovers that she is talented, but despite spending hours practicing and uploading popular videos of herself performing, her dreams of joining a band and making friends

    Celebrate Godzilla's 70th Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Celebrate Godzilla's 70th Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma and Tetsu Shiota   Event exclusive editions of classic movie posters will be available for purchase at the Godzilla 70th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo! Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle in Los Angeles (aka Anime Jungle) will be celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Godzilla with a Godzilla 70th Anniversary pop-up shop and special screening of the 1954 GODZILLA and GODZILLA MINUS ONE. The movies will be screening only on Saturday, November 2nd at the historic Aratani Theatre. GODZILLA (1954) is in black and white and shown in the original Japanese with English subtitles. GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023)

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    © Full Moon Features Source: MVD EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of MVD Entertainment. © Full Moon Features MVD Entertainment is offering our readers a chance to win their new Full Moon Blu-ray of THE PRIMEVALS (2023), the long-delayed film by the late stop motion genius David Allen (THE HOWLING, WILLOW, GHOSTBUSTERS 2, PUPPET MASTER, EQUINOX, FLESH GORDON Stop motion FX wizard David Allen's long-planned passion project was shelved in the 1990's after Allen passed away from cancer. Finally completed in 2023 by Full Moon and former Allen associate Chris Endicott (AVENGERS: ENDGAME), THE PRIMEVALS is the ultimate retro-fantasy adventure, employing a wild array of arresting, 100% hand-rendered, stop-motion special effects in the vein of THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD, VALLEY OF GWANGI, CLASH OF THE TITANS and EQUINOX, and a rich orchestral score from composer Richard Band. THE PRIMEVALS lives!

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    Source: VIZ Media, LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Chantelle Sturt Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. OK/STDP VIZ Media, in collaboration with JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan Society in New York, is excited to announce bicoastal events celebrating the voice acting talents from BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR BLOOD WAR, the latest installment of the acclaimed series by legendary mangaka Tite Kubo. Join renowned voice actors Masakazu Morita (Ichigo Kurosaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (Uryu Ishida) for an exclusive screening, live voice acting demonstration, and autograph session. WHAT:  VIZ Media, in partnership with JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan Society in New York, is hosting a special bicoastal event featuring two of the most iconic voice actors from the anime BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR BLOOD WAR: Masakazu Morita (voice of Ichigo Kurosaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (voice of Uryu Ishida).  This limited-seating event begins with a screening of BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR

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    Source: Iconic Events Releasing press release Official Site: https://www.iconicreleasing.com/ax-cinema-nights/ Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab Public Relations) Iconic Events Releasing, a company specializing in distributing limited engagement theatrical events to movie theatres, has partnered with Bandai/Namco to announce the addition of several new titles to its previously announced 2024/2025 AX Cinema Nights lineup including MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM II: SOLDIERS OF SORROW, MOBILE SUITE GUNDAM III: ENCOUNTERS IN SPACE, and MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: CHAR'S COUNTERATTACK.  These immersive, experiential community screenings commence in October and will continue into April of 2025. The Mobile Suit Gundam films will be presented with English subtitles and original Japanese dialogue tracks. The latest AX Cinema Nights series will be shown in more than 500 theatres across North America. Tickets, participating theatres, and more information are available at: https://www.ax-cinemanights.com/   Photo courtesy of Iconic Events

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Photos: Kohl Murdock Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (Publicity Partners) Steve Aoki returned to New York Fashion Week this season with DIM MAK x ONE PIECE in partnership with Toei Animation to present a groundbreaking immersive runway experience on September 9th, 2024, at Artechhouse. The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE: Spring/Summer 2025 Collection was unveiled as part of Toei Animation’s year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic anime series. This collaboration, proudly presented by Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Collection and Toei Animation, represents a transformative moment for anime in the fashion world, where the bold and adventurous spirit of One Piece meets the cutting-edge designs of Dim Mak. The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE:

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    Photo courtesy of the Dryden Theatre. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author: John YearaSource: George Eastman House It is truly a good time to be a Godzilla fan. The historic Dryden Theater will once again, for the first time in almost two decades, host 4 of Toho Studios films featuring everyone's favorite radioactive Kaiju and King of the Monsters, GODZILLA. This time, the films will be introduced by the University of Rochester's professor of Japanese Visual and Cultural studies, Joanne Bernardi Ph.D. The series is a tie-in with a course she is teaching this semester at the University of Rochester, “Atomic Creatures: Godzilla.” Dr Bernardi expresses gratitude to Curator of Exhibitions Jared Case, who went above and beyond to identify and secure rights to show the titles in the upcoming series. The showings begin on September 11th, with the original Japanese GOJIRA. This will be followed

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    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Toei Animation Joins Dim Mak to Present One Piece Spring Summer 2025 Collection Based on the Globally Beloved Anime Series  Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (Publicity Partners) LOS ANGELES – September 4, 2024. Anime’s favorite pirates The Straw Hats will make fashion history this September when they trade the plank to walk the runway in New York City. Legendary studio Toei Animation revealed today that the ONE PIECE Spring Summer 2025 Collection will debut at New York Fashion Week as part of its yearlong “One Piece” 25th anniversary celebration. Created by Steve Aoki’s fashion and record label Dim Mak and based on the episodic series cherished by fans around the world, this exciting collaboration represents the future of anime in the fashion world. The ONE PIECE Spring Summer 2025 Collection pays

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    No more stickers! The Landing! Operation Mothra Liberation board has been picked clean of free Mothra event stickers. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. ©SUBNADE © TOHO CO.,LTD. Photographer: Daisuke IshizukaOfficial Site: https://www.subnade.co.jp/event/mothra_in_subnade202408 SciFi Japan recently ran an article previewing "Mothra in Subnade" (モスラ イン サブナード, Mosura in Sabunādo), a special promotional campaign celebrating the 51st anniversary of Shinjuku Subnade, the largest underground shopping mall and parking lot in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The promotion runs from Friday, August 9th to Sunday, October 27th, 2024, and feature various Mothra-themed events and decorations throughout the Subnade . We are now pleased to share more "Mothra in Subnade" photos courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka, who visited the mall forf the event. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. ©SUBNADE © TOHO CO.,LTD. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. ©SUBNADE © TOHO CO.,LTD. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. ©SUBNADE ©

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    Photo by Andrew Nguyen. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author: Andrew Nguyen From August 10-30, the Hashimoto Contemporary served as the site of an art exhibit in honor of the Godzilla series' 70th anniversary, hosted by Spoke Art and Ghost X Ghost along with the support of Toho Studios. Titled "70 years of Godzilla," the exhibit contains officially licensed art pieces from 40 artists with a variety of different styles presented. Several of the art pieces were created by well-known artists that have previously worked on Godzilla related merchandise. The opening ceremony was on August 10 and on the day before the opening of the exhibit, the two companies hosted a screening of the original GODZILLA (1954) at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The art exhibition will gradually release copies of the pieces presented in the exhibit with the last of them being made available

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    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©1993 Yoshiaki Kawajiri/Mad House/JVC/TOHO Co. LTD/Movic Inc. In Theaters September 11, 12 & 15 and Now Available in Both United States and CanadaSource: HIDIVE press release Official Site: https://mailchi.mp/iconicreleasing/ax-cinema-nights-interest Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©1993 Yoshiaki Kawajiri/Mad House/JVC/TOHO Co. LTD/Movic Inc. This September, AMC Networks’ HIDIVE and Iconic Events Releasing have partnered to present a three-day, 30th anniversary theatrical release of NINJA SCROLL (獣兵衛忍風帖, Jūbē Ninpūchō), the critically acclaimed, samurai period drama film written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and originally released in 1993. Originally announced at Anime Expo 2024, the film’s theatrical release has been expanded to now include both the United States and Canada — with more than 600 theaters locations during its September 11, 12 & 15 run. As an exclusive experience available only in theaters, moviegoers will be treated

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    Source: Iconic Events Releasing press release Official Site: https://www.iconicreleasing.com/ax-cinema-nights/ Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab Public Relations) Los Angeles, CA – Iconic Events Releasing, a company specializing in distributing limited engagement theatrical events to movie theatres, has announced an extraordinary lineup of acclaimed classic anime films scheduled to screen across the U.S. and select cities in Canada as part of the latest edition of Anime Expo Cinema Nights (“AX Cinema Nights”). These immersive, experiential community screenings commence in September and continue into Q2 of 2025. Subtitled and dubbed screenings will be presented for most titles. Each film will be shown in more than 500 theatres throughout North America. This season’s AX Cinema Nights program includes some of the most influential anime films ever made. The lineup includes the 30th anniversary theatrical release of the acclaimed, samurai period action adventure, NINJA SCROLL, the futurist cyberpunk mindbender, METROPOLIS 2001,

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    TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences press releaseSpecial Thanks to Jonah Keel To celebrate the anniversary of the first GOJIRA film, which was released in theaters in Japan on November 3, 1954 (referred to as Godzilla’s birthday), the Academy Museum presents its first-ever all-day marathon, featuring five classic and contemporary Godzilla films. From his origin as a symbol of the atomic menace, through his years as a colossal defender of the Earth, to modern incarnations that continue to reimagine his identity, Godzilla has proven to be a remarkably malleable cinematic icon, his image as indestructible as the monster himself. Throughout the day, be on the lookout for the famous kaiju on the move around the museum! Sunday, November 3, 2024 | David Geffen Theater Programmed and notes by Robert Reneau. Special thanks to Toho

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    The Mothra in Subnade promotion is featured on a starcase inside the mall. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. ©SUBNADE © TOHO CO.,LTD. Photographer: Daisuke IshizukaOfficial Site: https://www.subnade.co.jp/event/mothra_in_subnade202408 SciFi Japan recently ran an article previewing "Mothra in Subnade" (モスラ イン サブナード, Mosura in Sabunādo), a special promotional campaign celebrating the 51st anniversary of Shinjuku Subnade, the largest underground shopping mall and parking lot in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The promotion runs from Friday, August 9th to Sunday, October 27th, 2024, and feature various Mothra-themed events and decorations throughout the Subnade . We are now pleased to share some "Mothra in Subnade" photos courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka, who visited the mall on the first day of the event. The adult Mothra from the 2003 movie GODZILLA: TOKYO SOS hangs from the ceiling of the mall. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. ©SUBNADE © TOHO CO.,LTD. Armor Mothra from

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    Source: Shinjuku Subnade Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.subnade.co.jp/event/mothra_in_subnade202408   Promo art for the Mothra in Subnade campaign. Photo courtesy of Shinjuku Subnade Co. ©SUBNADE © TOHO CO.,LTD. Shinjuku Subnade, the largest underground shopping mall and parking lot in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is collaborating with Toho Co., Ltd.'s monster character Mothra for a special promotional campaign. Entitled "Mothra in Subnade" (モスラ イン サブナード, Mosura in Sabunādo), the campaign will be held from Friday, August 9th to Sunday, October 27th, 2024.   Flying into Shinjuku! A tired Mothra has come to rest her wings! GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira, 1954), a film produced by Toho Co., Ltd., is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2024. Mothra is a popular monster and a prominent character in the Godzilla series, and has even had its own films. Her colorful design and adorable eyes are popular with both men and women.

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2024 Crunchyroll, LLC. All rights reserved. Source: Crunchyroll press release Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2024 Crunchyroll, LLC. All rights reserved. Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today that tickets for global J-Pop sensation LiSA’s concert film, LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, are now on sale for North American audiences. The concert film, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will come to theaters in North America for a special-three day event on August 17, August 18, and August 21. The concert film will transport audiences to LiSA’s “LiVE is SMILE ALWAYS -LANDER-” tour stop at the Tokyo Garden Theater on December 16, 2023. The high energy and powerful vocals of J-pop superstar will allow fans to experience LiSA’s most personal music to date in a new never-before cinematic way. Tickets can be purchased now at: http://lisalivemovie.com/

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    Win a set of three Godzilla Penguin Young Readers books! Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Penguin Random House Special Thanks to Garrett Bond   SciFi Japan is offering our readers a chance to win new Godzilla books provided by Penguin Young Readers. We have three sets of the children's books Love From Godzilla, Brave Like Godzilla and What is the Story of Godzilla? Love From Godzilla is written by Olivia Luchini and Illustrated by Jordan Bradley and Milo Moore. This hardcover gift book, complete with monstrously adorable illustrations of everyone's favorite kaijus, is perfect for that special someone. Love From Godzilla is intended for readers ages 5-8 and retails for $9.99. Brave Like Godzilla is written by Charlie Moon and illustrated by Jordan Bradley and Milo Moore. In this story, Minilla and his friends are

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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 mind-bending, time-traveling, South Korean sci-fi action adventure ALIENOID: RETURN TO THE FUTURE (외계+인 2부; Euigye+in 2-bu, 2024). Writer/Director Choi Dong-hoon (THE THIEVES) and stars Ryu Jun-Yeol (A TAXI DRIVER), Kim Tae-ri (THE HANDMAIDEN), and Kim Woo-bin (MASTER) are together again for the epic sequel to the mind-bending, time-traveling, sci-fi action adventure​ that retains “… all the action, hilarity, and drama of the first film …” (Elements of Madness).  In the acclaimed sequel, after locating the Divine Blade, a shaman and a modern-day woman race through time to battle a powerful alien commander intent on destroying mankind. ALIENOID: RETURN TO THE FUTURE is now available

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    Photo courtesy of Fantasia International Flm Festival. Source: Fantasia International Flm Festival press releases Official Site: https://fantasiafestival.com/en Special Thanks to Ted Geoghegan, Maggie Caroddo and Annie MacLeod       Montreal, Quebec -- The Fantasia International Flm Festival will celebrate its upcoming 28th edition with an electrifying program of screenings, workshops, and launch events running from July 18 through August 4, 2024, returning yet again at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas, with additional screens and events at Montreal’s Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée. The festival’s 2024 poster art, created by Montreal visual artist Donald Caron, brings back two of the festival’s most-beloved characters from earlier editions, returning by popular demand. The cinema-loving cat and pug, barreling into the future on a sidecar motorcycle, embody the excitement, playfulness, and absurdity that Fantasia has championed since its inception in 1996.

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    The One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage Performed by the San Diego Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates the Global Hit Anime from Toei AnimationSource: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION Toei Animation and Crunchyroll are teaming up at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con to bring fans a mix of immersive ONE PIECE activations that features the showcase event, the One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage. Produced specially for San Diego Comic Con 2024, the One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage is a live outdoor concert experience celebrating Toei Animation’s worldwide hit series ONE PIECE as part of the franchise’s global 25th anniversary celebration. This once-in-a-lifetime ONE PIECE experience will be performed by the San Diego Symphony at the iconic Rady Shell in Jacobs Park and is free with open limited seating, on a first-come, first-served basis,

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