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    Contents of the ULTRAMAN LEGACY Blu-ray Collection. Photo courtesy of Alliance Entertainment. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Alliance EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Spencer Kopp and Shawn Hitchcock   Alliance Entertainment (formerly Mill Creek Entertainment) will release the ULTRAMAN LEGACY COLLECTION on October 13, 2026.  Created to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Ultraman, this Limited Edition Blu-ray Gift Set includes three complete series —ULTRAMAN (1966), ULTRASEVEN (1967), and RETURN OF ULTRAMAN (1971) — featuring all-new exclusive artwork, an Exclusive Gold Ultraman Vinyl Figure from Handmade By Robots, and a 28-Page Episode Guide with a new introduction by Keith Aiken of SciFiJapan.com (that's us!). The ULTRAMAN LEGACY COLLECTION set is now available for preorder from retailers, including Amazon and Deep Discount. The Blu-ray Gift Set has a limited production run of 3000 units... when they sell out, no more will be produced.   CONTENTS  Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン, Urutoraman, 1966-67) Ultraman, a giant alien from the Land of

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing   IDW Publishing has shared a look at Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #1, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, August 12th.  For information on how to acquire IDW comics and graphic novels, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.    Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World #1 Release Date: August 12, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 32   She’s here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! Welcome one and all to Hello Kitty and her friends’ first major swing into the comic book world. Everything is going well in Hello Kitty’s life: Her friends are happy, her radio show is popular, and she even has the perfect gift to give! But all of that comes to a

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Cover A by Tom Scioli. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Roar of the Worlds, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, August 12th.  For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.   Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Roar of the Worlds  Release Date: August 12, 2026Price: $7.99Pages: 48  The explosive literary mashup series continues — Godzilla is taking on the classics one story at a time! In this oversize one-shot, comic book legend Kyle Baker joins the fun to help Godzilla defend the planet against

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Film at Lincoln CenterOfficial Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan), , https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US)     Toho's highly-anticipated movie, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), will have its world premiere at the 64th New York Film Festival on September 26th. Following are the Japanese language press release from Toho and the English press release from Film at Lincoln Center...     Selected for the Spotlight Gala section of the 64th New York Film Festival!  第64回ニューヨーク映画祭スポットライト・ガラ部門に選出！   We are pleased to announce that GODZILLA MINUS ZERO will have its world premiere screening as a selection for the "Spotlight Gala" section of the 64th New York Film Festival! この度、第64回ニューヨーク映画祭「スポットライト・ガラ部門」選出作品として、『ゴジラ-0.0』の世界最速プレミア上映が決定いたしました！   Japanese theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2026 TOHO The New York Film Festival (NYFF), hosted by Film at Lincoln Center, is an annual celebration of the

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. In October Bandai will release a  special edition of their HG figure series commemorating Ultraman's 60th anniversary. The set includes Ultraman Zero's new "Ultraman Zero Cosmo Rise" form , Zero's arch-nemesis Ultraman Belial, and from the original ULTRAMAN series... Ultraman (A Type) and Jirahs the Ruffed Dinosaur! The Jirahs figure features a gimmick where the frill can be removedto recreate the the injury the monster suffered in its battle with Ultraman. These HG figures are now available for pre-order at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan. They willo also be available in capsule vending machines nationwide. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out

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    Photo courtesy of courtesy of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. ©khara. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release Fields Corporation (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Eiji Yoshida), a consolidated subsidiary of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hidetoshi Yamamoto), is pleased to announce the release of a new pachislot machine, Ⅼ PACHISLOT GODZILLA VS EVANGELION２ (Lパチスロ ゴジラ対エヴァンゲリオン ２, L Pachisuro Gojira Tai Evangerion 2), to pachinko halls throughout Japan starting November 2026, targeting a wide audience including pachinko and pachislot enthusiasts as well as movie and anime fans. Godzilla, the legendary "King of the Monsters," boasts overwhelming recognition and popularity both in Japan and abroad. And the Evangelion series, a groundbreaking anime franchise, continues to be a massive social phenomena, captivating not only anime enthusiasts but also a broad, diverse audience.  Approximately three years have passed since the release of

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    Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©Yoshito Usui/Futabasha･SHIN-EI Animation･TV Asahi･ADK 2026 Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://www.shinchan-movie.com/ (Japan)  Toho has provided information and images from the new anime film, CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: SPOOKY! MY YOKAI VACATION (映画クレヨンしんちゃん奇々怪々! オラの妖怪バケーション, Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon), opening today in Japan. Crayon Shinchan (クレヨンしんちゃん, Kureyon Shin-chan) is a hugely popular manga that has been loved by people of all ages since its serialization began in Manga Action (漫画アクション, Manga Akushon) in 1990 and its TV anime broadcast started in 1992. Since the first theatrical film, The first movie, CRAYON SHINCHAN: ACTION MASK VS. LEOTARD DEVIL (クレヨンしんちゃん アクション仮面VSハイグレ魔王, Kureyon Shinchan: Akushon Kamen tai Haigure Maō), was released in 1993, a total of 32 2D anime films have been released to date. In CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: SUPER HOT! THE SPICY KASUKABE DANCERS (映画クレヨンしんちゃん　超華麗！灼熱のカスカベダンサーズ, Eiga Kureyon Shinchan Chō

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Cover A by Tristan Jones. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has shared a look at The Horror of Godzilla #1, which is now available from retailers.  For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.     The Horror of Godzilla #1 Release Date: July 29, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 32   A terrifying look at Godzilla’s first attack! Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything…and it will. Come now, reader, and bear witness to the incredible horror of the King of the Monsters. There are

    SciFi Japan is pleased to share a look at the KAMEN RIDER ZEZTZ & SUPER SPACE SHERIFF GAVAN INFINITY 2026 theatrical double feature -- direct from Toei! Photo courtesy of Toei. ⓒZeztz・Gavan Infinity Movie Production Committee ⓒIshimori Pro・TV Asahi・ADK EM・Toei ⓒTV Asahi・Toei AG・Toei

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    SciFi Japan is pleased to share a look at the KAMEN RIDER ZEZTZ & SUPER SPACE SHERIFF GAVAN INFINITY 2026 theatrical double feature -- direct from Toei! Photo courtesy of Toei. ⓒZeztz・Gavan Infinity Movie Production Committee ⓒIshimori Pro・TV Asahi・ADK EM・Toei ⓒTV Asahi・Toei AG・Toei Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://zeztz-gavan-26movie.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Chihiro Yoshioka and Barrie Evans A SciFi JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toei Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes, promotional artwork, trailers and photo galleries for their latest Toei Superhero theatrical double feature, KAMEN RIDER ZEZTZ & SUPER SPACE SHERIFF GAVAN INFINITY DOUBLE HERO SUMMER MOVIE 2026 (仮面ライダーゼッツ＆超宇宙刑事ギャバン インフィニティ W ヒーロー夏映画 2026, Kamen Raidā Zettsu & Chō Uchū Keiji Gyaban Infiniti W-Hīrō Natsu Eiga 2026). This year's entry breaks from the traditional annual pairing of Kamen Rider and Super Sentai, the latter brand having ended -- for now -- with last year's NO.1 SENTAI GOZYUGER (ナンバーワン戦隊ゴジュウジャー Nanbā Wan Sentai

    Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Marvel Entertainment Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood   Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Since Marvel Comics and Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that’s brought global sensation Godzilla to life, joined forces to bring Godzilla to the Marvel Universe, the King of the Monsters has battled iconic heroes across eras, rampaged across Earth, and roared into the cosmos. Now, this unforgettable crossover escalates beyond what anyone could imagine in GODZILLA CONQUERS THE MULTIVERSE! Infinite realities unleashes infinite possibilities as Godzilla ascends to the Marvel multiverse, taking on bold new versions of both Kaiju from the Tohoverse and heroes of the Marvel Universe. Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe and Godzilla: Infinity Roar creators Gerry Duggan and Javier Garrón reunite for the explosive finale to a trilogy destined for pop culture legend—packed with bigger

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    Image courtesy of AnimEigo. Discotek Deep Dive initiative continues with acclaimed titles available now for pre-order purchase from the MediaOCD website Source: AnimEigo  Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab)   MediaOCD has announced an array of fresh anime titles for July from the classic anime company, Discotek Media, which are now available for direct purchase via the MediaOCD website as part of the ongoing DISCOTEK DEEP DIVES initiative. Under this ongoing initiative, MediaOCD is offering scores of classic anime titles on Blu-ray from Discotek Media’s extensive catalog. A fresh selection is being released each month, and anime fans are invited to check back regularly for newly added titles. Some of the notable Blu-ray titles for July include a collection of Lupin the Third OVAs and TV releases, several releases for the sci-fi magical girl anime, Symphogear, along with Mazinger Z, the Saint Seiya Classic

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Bandai Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd.     ■ Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (2026) First Look Ver. (ムービーモンスターシリーズ ゴジラ(2026) First look ver. , Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu Gojira (2026) First look ver.) Release Date: July 25, 2026 (Japan)Price: 3,520円 (Approximately $21.73 U.S., Tax Included)Product Size: Height Approximately 155mm (6.1 Inches), Length Approximately 206mm (8.1 inches)Product Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl)   This month, the 2026 version of Godzilla appearing in GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), opening in Japan on November 3, 2026 (National Holiday) and the US on November 6, 2026, joins the Movie Monster Series of soft vinyl figures from Bandai. This product boasts impressive and imposing sculpting of its dorsal fins and tail,

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: MegaHouse  Following the success of their GODZILLA MINUS ONE Petitrama EX (ゴジラ-1.0プチラマEX, Gojira Mainasu Wan Puchirama EX) set released last December, MegaHouse, a division of Bandai Namco Group, will launch a new series of figure diorama that recreate iconic scenes from the Godzilla movies.  The series will debut this November with figures of Godzilla (1995), King Ghidorah (1991), and Godzilla (2016), which will be sold separately and in a set that includes bonus parts for Godzilla (2016). Available in Japan from Premium Bandai and multiple retailers. North America release details TBA.   ■ Petitrama EX Godzilla 01 (プチラマEX ゴジラ01, Puchirama EX Gojira 01)  ① Godzilla (1995) (ゴジラ(1995),Gojira (1995))② King Ghidorah (1991) (キングギドラ(1991), Kingu Gidora (1991))③ Godzilla (2016) (ゴジラ(2016), Gojira (2016)) Release Date: Late November 2026 (Japan)Price: 2,750円 (Approximately $16.94 US, Tax Included) Per FigureNumber of Figures: 3Product

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    Photo courtesy of 33 USA Inc. © Yuki Ikeda, KODANSHA/”Thunder 3” Production Committee Source: 33 USA Inc. press release Official Site: https://thunder3-anime.com/ (Japan), https://www.netflix.com/title/82736186 (US)Special Thanks to Lucas DeRuyter   Photo courtesy of 33 USA Inc. © Yuki Ikeda, KODANSHA/”Thunder 3” Production Committee Fuji TV's THUNDER 3 Premiere Panel with Production Staff electrified attendees at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4, as a packed Room 408AB experienced the world premiere of the English dub of the THUNDER 3 anime, with staff sharing their insights into one of the most visually distinctive anime of the summer. Hosted by MC Justin Rojas, the 80-minute panel featured Chief Director Hiroyuki Seshita and Series Composition/Script Writer Hiroshi Seko. The world premiere of the English dub of the first two episodes had the audience laughing at

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA ©K2 Pictures・SHUEISHA Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA ©K2 Pictures・SHUEISHA Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://k2pic.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/films/look-back-a-film-by-kore-eda/ (US) Special Thanks to Annabelle Penchishen and Hannah Mancinelli   GKIDS, the Academy Award®-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation, and K2 Pictures today revealed a new teaser trailer for LOOK BACK (ルックバック, Rukku Bakku). Based on the best-selling and globally beloved manga from Tatsuki Fujimoto (Chainsaw Man) or the same name, the coming-of-age drama is directed, edited, and adapted for screen by Palme d’Or winner and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda (SHOPLIFTERS). The film is set to release in Japan on September 11, 2026, with a US, Canada, UK and Ireland theatrical release distributed by GKIDS to be announced. VIEW TRAILER HERE LOOK BACK stars Natsuki Deguchi (DRAWING CLOSER) as “Fujino” and Asian

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    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd. ©1988 MASH・ROOM / AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. WORLD-FIRST NEW PRINT IN DECADES - ON TOUR STARTING THIS SUMMER Source: Anime Ltd. press release Official Site: https://akirafilm.co.uk/Special Thanks to Josh Stevens, Fetch Publicity   Anime Limited are excited to announce an unprecedented celebration of an influential masterpiece with an experience you can only find in cinemas. After breaking records to become the highest-grossing classic release of the year, Katsuhiro Ôtomo’s revolutionary AKIRA returns on a brand new 35mm print struck from the 4K master - the first new print of the film created worldwide in decades. Premiering at BFI Southbank from 14-19th August, the brand new 35mm print will tour selected cinemas across the country throughout the year. One of the most influential Sci-Fi stories ever told, AKIRA first introduced audiences in the UK & Ireland to anime in 1991, and continues to be

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    Image courtesy of Sugoi Co. © 2026 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved Source: Sugoi Co Official Site: https://www.conan-movie.jp/2026/ (Japan), https://sugoi.co/films/detective-conan-fallen-angel-of-the-highway (Aus/NZ)Special Thanks to Sylvester “Sly” Ip   Image courtesy of Sugoi Co. © 2026 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. Earlier this year, SciFi Japan postted Toho's official press notes for the 29th Detective Conan anime feature film, DETECTIVE CONAN: FALLEN ANGEL OF THE HIGHWAY (名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使, Gekijō-ban Meitantei Konan Haiwei no Datenshi). The movie is now receiving a theatrical release in Australia and New Zealand from distributor Sugoi Co. The following text, images and trailer are courtesy of Sugoi Co...   Sugoi Co are pleased to release DETECTIVE CONAN: FALLEN ANGEL OF THE HIGHWAY exclusively in cinemas from July 23 across Australia and New Zealand. Sugoi Co are thrilled to be the

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Caitlin Storer Photo courtesy of Titan Books. © 2026 Jonathan Maberry & Henry Herz, contributors Titan Books will release hardcover and eBook editions of The Big Bad Book of Kaiju on September 22, 2026. Edited by Jonathan Maberry and Henry Herz, this explosive collection of monster terror includes 24 original tales of creatures the size of skyscrapers. See cities shattered and worlds ended, as great beasts rise from the deep... A thrilling and cataclysmic collection of city-smashing titans and the desperate coalitions of humanity clinging to survival in the wreckage. Featuring bestselling and award-winning authors such as Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler and Kelley Armstrong.  Featuring work from: Linda D. AddisonKevin J. AndersonKelley ArmstrongMaurice BroaddusTananarive DueLuke DumasTaiyo FujiKane GilmourMaxwell I. GoldChristopher

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2016 Your Name. Film Partners Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, GKIDS Brings Acclaimed Director Makoto Shinkai’s Beloved Romantic Fantasy to a New Generation of FansSource: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/your-name/ Special Thanks to Adrian Figueroa   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2016 Your Name. Film Partners GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced it will bring a new 4K remaster of YOUR NAME. (君の名は。Kimi no Na wa., 2016) to North American theatres nationwide beginning August 14th in both its original Japanese language and English dub, with tickets on sale later this month. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the globally beloved film from acclaimed director Makoto Shinkai, GKIDS also revealed new key art at its 2026 Anime Expo industry panel. Last month, GKIDS announced it will release brand new issues of

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Cover A by Jack Lawrence. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. Sonic ©SEGA. Godzilla ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #1, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, July 15th.  For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.    Sonic the Hedgehog X Godzilla #1 Release Date: July 15, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 36   When the King of the Monsters and other iconic kaiju mysteriously arrive in the Blue Blur's world, the brilliant and evil Dr. Eggman will try to harness the power of the kaiju for his own nefarious goals. Only Sonic and his amazing allies -- including Amy, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow

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