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    ©KADOKAWA 1966 Source: Radiance Films, MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of Radiance Films and MVD Entertainment. ©KADOKAWA 1966 Daiei's THE BETRAYAL (大殺陣 雄呂血, Ōtate Orochi, 1966) will be released for the first time on Blu-ray in a special edition from Radiance Films, 4K restored and loaded with extras.  To protect his clan, an honorable samurai (Raizo Ichikawa, SHINOBI) takes the blame for a murder committed by one of his fellows. He is promised a safe return after one year in exile, but this vow is broken and he becomes a fugitive chased by his own clansmen. Disillusioned by the bushido code of honor, he realises there are only two ways out: vengeance or death. From director Tokuzo Tanaka (THE SNOW WOMAN), a former assistant to Akira Kurosawa, this cruel jidaigeki stands alongside such notable works of the genre as HARAKIRI

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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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    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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    Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. Source: Well Go USA, LBHpr  Special Thanks to Leif Helland Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. DARK NUNS (검은 수녀들, Geomeun Soonyeodeul, 2025), the terrifying sequel to the exorcism thriller THE PRIESTS (검은 사제들, Geomeun Sajedeul, 2015), debuts on Digital July 15 from Well Go USA Entertainment. Director by Hyeok-jae Kwon (COUNT) and starring SONG Hye-kyo (THE GRANDMASTER), JEON Yeo-been (Harbin, Alienoid), and LEE Jin-wook (SQUID GAME), the film follows two nuns who take on the dangerous, forbidden exorcism ritual to save a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, in direct violation of the Church’s sacred order—putting both their lives and their immortal souls in grave danger. DARK NUNS also hits Blu-ray and DVD exclusively through Amazon on July 15.  In addition, DARK NUNS' origin film -- THE PRIESTS -- will also debut for the first

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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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    Source: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Tom Chen Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. Offering a treasure trove of essential films from the explosive creative epicenter of Hong Kong, Shout Studios’ Hong Kong Cinema Classics aims to preserve these iconic films in their best possible presentation for fans new and old alike. On August 26, 2025, Hong Kong Cinema Classics presents CITY ON FIRE 4K UHD + BLU-RAY. Chow Yun-Fat (HARD BOILED, A BETTER TOMORROW), Sun Yueh (PAPA, CAN YOU HEAR ME SING?), and Danny Lee (THE KILLER) star in this sizzling, highly influential crime drama from director Ringo Lam (FULL CONTACT, PRISON ON FIRE, MAXIMUM RISK).  Featuring a new 4K scan and a wealth of bonus features, CITY ON FIRE is a must-have for collectors, cinephiles, and action enthusiasts. Pre-order is now available at ShoutFactory.com and select participating online stores.   Synopsis  Ko Chow is an undercover cop torn between his duty as

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © LINDA LINDA LINDA partners New 20th Anniversary 4K Remaster of The Cult Classic Japanese Comedy Drama to World Premiere at Tribeca Festival Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/linda-linda-linda/ Special Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris   Academy Award-winning producer and distributor GKIDS has announced today it has acquired all North American rights to LINDA LINDA LINDA (リンダ リンダ リンダ, Rinda Rinda Rinda), the 2005 Japanese comedy-drama film directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita. The cult classic title, starring Bae Doona (THE HOST, BROKER), Aki Maeda (BATTLE ROYALE, GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS), Yu Kashii (DEATH NOTE, LORELEI: THE WITCH OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN), and Shiori Sekine (of the hit band Base Ball Bear), celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with an all new 4K Restoration set to debut at the upcoming Tribeca Festival on June 8th. The film will be re-released in Japanese

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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. During the Song Dynasty, after a man passes, his daughters embark on a perilous quest to reclaim his lost sword in the wuxia-infused historical drama NINE-RING GOLDEN DAGGER, debuting on Digital July 1 from Well Go USA Entertainment . Facing relentless enemies, they ally with a former soldier, bravely overcoming three deadly ambushes to return the treasured weapon to their homeland.  Directed by first-time filmmaker Xiaojun Feng, NINE-RING GOLDEN DAGGER stars Song Tian Shuo (CLIFF WALKERS), Zhang Xin Tong (A MAN CALLED HERO), and Zhang Kai (THE TAI CHI MASTER). NINE-RING GOLDEN DAGGER also hits Blu-ray and DVD exclusively through Amazon on July 1.   Synopsis:       During the Northern Expedition of Yongxi in the early Song Dynasty, General

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    Photo courtesy of Radiance Films. ©KADOKAWA CORPORATION Source: Radiance Films, MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski SHINOBI Vol 2 presents three more spectacular tales of ninja action in this continuation of the hugely influential series, for the first time on Blu-ray in a limited edition set from Radiance Films. Photo courtesy of Radiance Films. ©KADOKAWA CORPORATION This time, Raizo Ichikawa (SHINOBI 1-3) stars as Mist Saizo, a ninja with a grudge who won't rest until he has assassinated the supreme leader, the Tokugawa shogun. directed by three of the Daiei Studio's top period action specialists, these films feature epic battles, ingenious spycraft and thrilling ninja fights. In SIEGE (忍びの者 霧隠才蔵, Shinobi no Mono Kirigaku Saizō, 1964), Raizo Ichikawa is Mist Saizo, the legendary folk hero and Iga ninja. Working in the service of warlord Yukimura Sanada (Tomisaburo Wakayama), he plots to assassinate

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    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©MOVIC • Aniplex. All Rights Reserved. Source: HIDIVE Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©MOVIC • Aniplex. All Rights Reserved. This Friday, the Japanese cult classic film VAMPIRE HUNTER D (吸血鬼ハンターD, Kyūketsuki Hantā Dī, 1985) will premiere simultaneously on AMC Networks’ HIDIVE and Shudder streaming platforms. The dual debut on May 30 follows on the heels of the movie’s highly successful 40th anniversary re-release co-presented by both streamers in more than 600 theaters across the U.S. and Canada on April 9, 10 & 13.   Directed by Toyoo Ashida, VAMPIRE HUNTER D is an OVA (“original video animation”) adaptation based on the best-selling novel series of the same name by Hideyuki Kikuchi. The movie offered audiences a mix of samurai action and gothic horror and garnered accolades from fans and critics alike. Today, VAMPIRE HUNTER

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    Source: VIZ Media, LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Chantelle Sturt Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. ©ONE, Yusuke Murata/SHUEISHA, Hero Association HQ Get ready, heroes! VIZ Media is excited to officially announce its acquisition of ONE-PUNCH MAN Season 3, the highly anticipated continuation of the beloved satirical superhero anime known for its outrageous humor, high-octane action, and Saitama’s legendary one-punch defeats. Fans can catch up on Seasons 1 and 2 now, streaming on ulu (U.S.) and Netflix (Canada and Latin America). Digital purchase options are also available via Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home (U.S.), and through Google, Apple TV, Microsoft Movies & TV, and YouTube (U.S. and Canada).  The acquisition encompasses theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania. The Japanese broadcast of Season 3 is scheduled to premiere in October 2025. Additional details regarding streaming

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    Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. ©2005 Hanging Garden Film Partners Source: Third Window Films press release Special Thanks to Adam Torel Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. ©2005 Hanging Garden Film Partners Third Window Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray release of Toshiaki Toyoda’s HANGING GARDEN (空中庭園, Kūchū Teien, 2005) on May 26, 2025.   Before Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s TOKYO SONATA, Kore’eda’s STILL WALKING and Sion Sono’s NORIKO’S DINNER TABLE, there was Toshiaki Toyoda’s HANGING GARDEN, the film that started it all. Family as a nightmare and a fount of terror, discord and disquiet: that was his idea.    A visually stunning and surreal tale of desperate times, in which we feel the pressure of things unspoken rippling through an unusual 20th-century Japanese family, HANGING GARDEN features an unforgettable gallery of neurotic portraits presided over by a camera that travels with

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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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    ©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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    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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    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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    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: Crunchyroll Based on the original manga created by Hiroshi Noda, NO LONGER ALLOWED IN ANOTHER WORLD Season 1 will be released on Blu-ray on August 19 from Crunchyroll. A Limited Edition box set will contain three exclusive art cards along with the release of a Standard Edition Blu-ray as well. Both versions will contain episode previews, promo videos, and textless opening and ending credit videos as special features. THE CONCIERGE, directed by Yoshimi Itazu (RUN WITH THE WIND) and animated by Production I.G, will also release on August 12 on Blu-ray from Crunchyroll, who distributed the film theatrically in North America on September 11, 2024. More series releasing in North America on Blu-ray in August from Crunchyroll also include MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION Season 1, ONE PIECE Season 14 Voyage 6 (Episodes 953-964) with specially commissioned cover art, and ONE PIECE - Collection 38

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