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    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Yoshimurakana/SQUARE ENIX,MURCIÉLAGO Project Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://murcielago-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group)   Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Yoshimurakana/SQUARE ENIX,MURCIÉLAGO Project It was announced at Anime Expo 2026 that MURCIÉLAGO (ムルシエラゴ, Murushierago), the provocative and wildly popular manga series created by Kana Yoshimura, will receive a long-awaited adaptation into a TV anime in 2027. Serialized in Square Enix’s Young Gangan, MURCIÉLAGO debuted in August 2013 and has now surpassed 2.3 million copies in circulation worldwide and currently spans 28 volumes in Japan (26 volumes internationally). Today’s announcement is being made simultaneously around the world. HIDIVE, the popular anime service from AMC Global Media, will stream MURCIÉLAGO exclusively as part of its 2027 line-up and be available to subscribers throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as in key overseas markets including U.K., Ireland, Australia and New

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    Photo courtesy of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team. ©2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE Source: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEEOfficial Site: https://www.theghostintheshell-anime.jp/ (Japan), https://www.theghostintheshell-anime.jp/en/ (English)Special Thanks to Aiko Hinokuma / THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team   THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team has provided SciFi Japan with press notes, promotional artwork and images from the highly-anticipated new anime series, THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (攻殻機動隊, Kōkaku Kidōtai). The show will premiere internationally July 7, 2026, on Prime Video. The following text is courtesy of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team... Photo courtesy of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team. ©2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION The Legendary Cyberpunk Saga ReturnsA Brand-New Anime Series Produced by Science SARU “Ghost in the Shell” is a landmark work of cyberpunk

    Netflix's HUMAN VAPOR series, a reimagining of the 1960 Toho sci-fi classic, will be released July 2nd. Photo courtesy of Netflix Japan. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Netflix's HUMAN VAPOR series, a reimagining of the 1960 Toho sci-fi classic, will be released July 2nd. Photo courtesy of Netflix Japan. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: NetflixOfficial Site: https://www.netflix.com/humanvapor (US)Special Thanka to Yoshitaka Onuma    Netflix Japan has provided SciFi Japan with the official press notes and photo gallery for their new HUMAN VAPOR (ガス人間, Gasu Ningen) live-action series based on the classic Toho film, THE HUMAN VAPOR (ガス人間第一号, Gasu Ningen Daiichigō,1960). HUMAN VAPOR starts streaming worldwide this Thursday, July 2, only on Netflix.    Introduction  Approximately 60 years ago, THE HUMAN VAPOR (1960) united the defining creative voices of its era — a film that fused science fiction with incisive social commentary. Now, that vision is reborn in a landmark collaboration between Toho and Netflix. Reimagined as a drama series with an all-new, completely original 8-episode story, it brings together the most

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Takeru Hokazono/SHUEISHA,Project Kagurabachi The Upcoming Series from Creator Takeru Hokazono Will Premiere on CrunchyrollSource: CrunchyrollOfficial Site: https://anime.kagurabachi.jp/ (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Takeru Hokazono/SHUEISHA,Project Kagurabachi Following the official announcement, Crunchyroll has announced it will stream the upcoming anime adaptation of KAGURABACHI (カグラバチ), based on the manga by Takeru Hokazono. The series is slated to premiere in April 2027 and will stream on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Japan, Mainland China, North Korea and South Korea. Kagurabachi has quickly emerged as one of the most talked-about new titles in Weekly Shonen Jump, drawing strong fan anticipation for its stylized action and striking visual identity. The previously released teaser trailer and visual offer a first look at protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira and the enchanted blade, Enten, setting the stage for the story’s unfolding conflict. The anime adaptation is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, with

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    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Kumo Kagyu, Drecom/Blade & Bastard Project. ©Drecom Co.,Ltd. Wizardry™ is a trademark of Drecom Co.,Ltd. Widely-Anticipated Adaptation of Light Novel Series Created by Kumo Kagyu and Based on the Global Hit Video Game Franchise “Wizardry” to Stream Exclusively on Popular Anime ServiceSource: HIDIVE Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group)   Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Kumo Kagyu, Drecom/Blade & Bastard Project. ©Drecom Co.,Ltd. Wizardry™ is a trademark of Drecom Co.,Ltd. Action and adventure awaits for fans next year with today’s news that AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE will present the highly-anticipated new dark fantasy BLADE & BASTARD (ブレイド＆バスタード, Bureido & Basutādo) as part of the fast-growing anime service’s 2027 line-up. BLADE & BASTARD is adapted from Creator Kumo Kagyu’s popular light novel series, which itself is based on Wizardry, the legendary hit video game franchise that helped shape the video game industry’s evolution and gave birth to modern day role-playing video games. Set to premiere during 2027, BLADE & BASTARD will stream exclusively on HIDIVE and be available to subscribers throughout the U.S. and Canada as well

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kamome Shirahama/KODANSHA/ Witch Hat Atelier Committee The Critically Acclaimed High Fantasy Series Will Return With its Second Season Exclusively on CrunchyrollSource: CrunchyrollOfficial Site: https://tongari-anime.com/ (Japan), https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GT00258001/witch-hat-atelier (US)   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kamome Shirahama/KODANSHA/ Witch Hat Atelier Committee Global anime brand Crunchyroll today announced the season two acquisition of the critically acclaimed WITCH HAT ATELIER (とんがり帽子のアトリエ, Tongari Bōshi no Atorie), based on Kamome Shirahama's award-winning manga. Picking up after the sinister Brimmed Caps attack the apprentices in the Serpentback Cave, the series is slated to premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia. In a world where only born witches can cast spells, WITCH HAT ATELIER follows the adventures of Coco, a bright-eyed girl determined to become a witch in a world where magic is a closely guarded secret. After a tragic accident while attempting forbidden magic, she is taken in

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    Photos courtesy of HIDIVE. HELL MODE ©Hamuo/ESE/Hell Mode Production Committee. THE WORLD IS DANCING ©Kazuto Mihara, KODANSHA/The World Is Dancing Production Committee. THE FORSAKEN SAINTESS AND HER FOODIE ROAD TRIP ©2026/Yoneori,Akane Nitou/KADOKAWA/The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip in Another World Project Popular Streaming Service Celebrates Upcoming Summer 2026 Season Line-up with Full Schedule of Premiere Screenings Plus Japanese Guest Q&A Panel Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://darksummoner.deregula.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) July 4th weekend is synonymous with Anime Expo and AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE will be there once again — entertaining fans with top properties at the North America’s largest annual anime convention in Los Angeles, Calif. For this year’s Anime Expo 2026, HIDIVE returns to the L.A. Convention Center to showcase its summer slate of new and returning exclusive simulcast series streaming this season. This summer, the popular anime streamer known

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    Photo courtesy of Arrow Films and MVD. Source: Arrow Films, MVD EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Derek Stubinski   Toy Robot Video are proud to announce the launch of a temptingly-priced slate of cult-tastic titles on Blu-ray and 4K UHD this September, including ninja mayhem, a brand new slasher, kung-fu comedy action, a Blu-ray debut for a superhero classic and the 4k UHD debut of Dolph Lundgren’s original He-Man from 1987.     The new label - a subsidiary of Arrow Video - aims to recreate the wondrous experience of browsing titles at the local video store, with fabulous new cover artwork, film masters transferred from the best elements available, colorfully-branded OBI-Strips, slip cards, art cards, and extras - and at allowance-friendly prices, so you’ll have bucks left over for snacks!    Toy Robot Video’s Mike Hewitt commented: "We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release Crunchyroll has announced its Summer 2026 anime season lineup, featuring 50+ new and returning titles! See below for the titles simulcasting weekly on Crunchyroll this summer!  For updates, check out Crunchyroll News.   CRUNCHYROLL SUMMER 2026 ANIME CALENDAR    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24   Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. © Atekichi, TO Books. / All-Works Maid Project HEROINE? SAINT? NO, I'M AN ALL-WORKS MAID (AND PROUD OF IT)! (EMT Squared) Melody may be the saint destined to save the world–but all she wants is to become the perfect maid! (Official Trailer) Dubs include: Thai                      THURSDAY, JUNE 25   Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Arata Shiraishi,Kentarou,Uodenim/SQUARE ENIX,From

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    Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://darksummoner.deregula.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Shaoh/KADOKAWA/WWWave What happens when a demi-human and priest have a one night stand? Fans will find out later this year following news today that the upcoming short form anime I’M DATING A DARK SUMMONER (ダークサモナーとデキている, Hepburn: Dāku Samonā to Dekiteiru, 2026) will stream on HIDIVE coming this October. I’M DATING A DARK SUMMONER is an adaptation of the popular fantasy rom-com manga created by Shaoh and will simulcast exclusively on the fast-growing anime stream service from AMC Global Media. The series will premiere during HIDIVE’s Fall 2026 simulcast season and be available to all subscribers throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as in key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. “We’re excited to present the upcoming new simulcast series I’M DATING A DARK

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    Photo courtesy of NEON. ©2025 TOHO CO., LTD./Story inc./office nino Co., Ltd./AOI Pro. All Rights Reserved. Kawamura’s Videogame-Based, Box Office Hit Stakes Its Claim As A Masterwork Of The Burgeoning Liminal Horror Genre  Source: NEON Official Site: https://exit8-movie.toho.co.jp/ (Japan), https://www.neonrated.com/film/exit-8 (US) Special Thanks to Ezra Scott-Henning and Vanessa Agovida      Photo courtesy of NEON. ©2025 TOHO CO., LTD./Story inc./office nino Co., Ltd./AOI Pro. All Rights Reserved. NEON has announced that the widely-acclaimed, audience favorite EXIT 8 (８番出口, 8-Ban Deguchi, 2025), from rising auteur Genki Kawamura, will be available on Blu-ray starting Tuesday, August 4th. After premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight Section and continuing on to Toronto, Busan, and BeyondFest, EXIT 8 hit US theaters on April 10th and opened to number 8 at the box office and has since crossed 4 million dollars domestically.

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix. ©Netflix. Source: NetflixOfficial Site: https://www.netflix.com/viralhit   Can a “loser” at the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder turn around by livestreaming himself fighting? Viewers, give me strength... and money.   Netflix will debut the Japanese series VIRAL HIT (喧嘩独学, Kenka Dokugaku) in more than 190 countries worldwide on June 11th. Based on the highly popular South Korean webtoon “Viral Hit” ( 싸움독학, Ssaumdokhak) that has surpassed 540 million views in Japan and 2.28 billion views worldwide, this live-action adaptation marks the first Netflix series from director Hideki Takeuchi and writer Yuichi Tokunaga, the powerhouse team that has enthralled Japan with its unconventional worlds in works such as FLY ME TO THE SAITAMA (翔んで埼玉, Tonde Saitama, 2019) and CELLS AT WORK! (はたらく細胞, Hataraku Saibō, 2024). Ouji Suzuka (LISTEN TO THE UNIVERSE, silent) stars as the unlikely hero,

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    Win the ULTRAMAN 4K DISCOVERY and the ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE + ULTRAMAN: THE ULTIMATE HERO Complete Series Combo Blu-ray sets from Alliance Entertainment! Photo courtesy of Alliance Entertainment. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Alliance Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp   Since 2019, Mill Creek Entertainment has partnered with Tsuburaya Productions to release the Ultraman franchise on home video and streaming. During that time, Mill Creek was acquired by distributor Alliance Entertainment and last year took the name of its new owner. As Alliance Entertainment, it will continue to release new and classic Ultraman content. And now, thanks to Alliance Entertainment, SciFi Japan is pleased to offer our readers a chance to win two of their recently released  Ultraman sets... ULTRAMAN 4K DISCOVERY and the ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE + ULTRAMAN: THE ULTIMATE HERO Complete Series Combo Blu-ray. Photo courtesy of Alliance Entertainment. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Netflix's HUMAN VAPOR series reimagines the 1960 Toho sci-fi classic. Photo courtesy of Netflix. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: NetflixOfficial Site: https://www.netflix.com/humanvapor   Top Korean and Japanese creators team up for a reboot of Toho’s legendary tokusatsu film THE HUMAN VAPOR — now reimagined with a brand-new story as a Netflix series, premiering July 2.    In their first-ever collaboration, Netflix and Toho have rebooted the iconic Japan studio’s legendary special effects film THE HUMAN VAPOR (ガス人間第一号, Gasu Ningen Daiichigō,1960) as a live-action series, which will feature a fresh storyline and cutting-edge visual effects technology. Yeon Sang-ho and Shinzo Katayama at Toho Studio No. 9 in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of Netflix. The new HUMAN VAPOR (ガス人間, Gasu Ningen) series is written and executive produced by Yeon Sang-ho, the creator behind international hits such as TRAIN TO BUSAN (부산행; Busanhaeng, 2016), HELLBOUND

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    Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA MAPPA’s Hit Feature Film Debuts On The PlatformSource: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Movie Sites: https://chainsawman.dog/movie_reze/ (Japan), https://chainsawman.movie/ (United States) CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZE ARC (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇, Gekijō-ban Chensō Man Reze-hen) is now streaming on Crunchyroll. Following its theatrical release last fall, the feature-length film continues Denji’s story in an all-new chapter, adapting the fan-favorite Reze Arc from the globally acclaimed series. The film is available in both subtitled and dubbed formats as part of Crunchyroll’s Ani-May celebration.   WHEN:  Streaming now   WHERE: Crunchyroll, where fans can also rewatch Season 1 of CHAINSAW MAN.   Synopsis: Based on the hugely popular anime series, Chainsaw Man continues in an all-new epic, action-fueled adventure. Amid a brutal war between devils and hunters, another battle starts in Denji’s

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Committee Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/films/colorful-stage/ Special Thanks to Laura Blum    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Committee Step into a story of music, identity, and transformation with COLORFUL STAGE! THE MOVIE: A MIKU WHO CAN’T SING (劇場版プロジェクトセカイ 壊れたセカイと歌えないミク, Gekijō-ban Purojekuto Sekai Kowareta Sekai to Utaenai Miku, 2025) Collector’s Edition, which will be released on April 14th in a 2-Disc Blu-ray set from GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment company.  The striking set will be available through most online retailers, including GKIDS.com, Gruv.com, Amazon, Crunchyroll, and more. Bonus features include 20 After Show concerts, Unit & Virtual Singer music videos, and teasers and trailers. The Collector’s Edition features exclusive illustrations by renowned animator Yuki Akiyama

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    Image courtesy of AnimEigo. ©Madhouse An orphan trained as a ninja embarks on a quest for revenge in the anime film by the celebrated director Rintaro Source: AnimEigo  Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Image courtesy of MediaOCD. ©Madhouse Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD proudly announce the home media Blu-ray release of THE DAGGER OF KAMUI (カムイの剣, Kamui no Ken) on April 7th.  The 1985 anime film is based on a series of novels written by Tetsu Yano and follows Jiro, an orphan who trained as a ninja and uses a special dagger to seek revenge against a priest for killing his adoptive family. During his quest, he uncovers a conspiracy involving hidden treasure, Ainu heritage, and a journey to the American Old West.  Directed by the legendary Rintaro (KIMBA THE WHITE LION, GALAXY EXPRESS 999, ASTRO BOY, METROPOLIS) and produced by

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    Source: HIDIVE Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Just weeks away from the eagerly awaited launch of its spring season, AMC Networks’ HIDIVE announced today three new titles rounding out its line-up of upcoming exclusive simulcast series. The three shows, a combination of both new and continuing series, include  Season 2, FARMING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD 2 and YOWAYOWA SENSEI. Offering a mix of fantasy, isekai and rom-com, this exciting group of series caps off the anime streamer’s slate for its highly anticipated Spring 2026 Simulcast Season. HIDIVE’s Spring 2026 Simulcast Season will debut this April and stream exclusively on the fast-growing anime service in both the U.S. and Canada as well as key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. As part of today’s announcement, HIDIVE also revealed that it will present the North American premieres of all three titles at Anime

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©TBATE Anime Production Committee Source: Crunchyroll  The adventures of Arthur Leywin in THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END (最強の王様、二度目の人生は何をする?, Saikyō no Ōsama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani o Suru?, 2026) returns to Crunchyroll this spring when Season 2 premieres on April 1! In an announcement earlier today, studio A-CAT revealed a new teaser visual and an action-packed trailer, offering a glimpse of the looming dangers in the magical continent of Dicathen. Following Arthur's journey to train as an adventurer, the latest trailer shows him and Jasmine Flamesworth as they defeat dangerous foes and bloodthirsty creatures alongside unexpected companions. New characters Brald, Samantha, and Vio are also introduced to fans. Additionally, the trailer reveals a snippet of the new opening theme song, “Sayonara janai hou ga ii,” performed by SIX LOUNGE. Watch the new trailer HERE.   The main cast is

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    Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. ©Toei Co., Ltd. Source: Arrow Films, MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski   Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. ©Toei Co., Ltd. On the same year that she defined the action heroine with her role in the Female Prisoner Scorpion series, Japanese screen legend Meiko Kaji teamed up with future Sister Street Fighter director Kazuhiko Yamaguchi for a diptych of gambling, deception and violence set on the mean streets of 1970s' Tokyo: WANDERING GINZA BUTTERFLY (銀蝶渡り鳥, Gincho Wataridori, 1972) and its sequel SHE CAT GAMBLER (銀蝶流れ者 牝猫博奕, Ginchō Nagaremono: Mesuneko Bakuchi, 1972), now coming to Blu-ray in Arrow's WANDERING GINZA BUTTERFLY COLLECTION. The first film sees Kaji's character Nami "The Red Cherry Blossom" returning to her old stomping ground in the seedy Tokyo district of Ginza after a stint in prison for killing a yakuza boss. She soon settles in,

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