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    Additional Acquisition Announcements Included Re:ZERO -STARTING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD- Season 4, CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE 2nd Year, MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION Season 3, and MoreSource: Crunchyroll press release   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for fans to enjoy anime globally, held its annual Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2025 on Saturday, July 5, in the Los Angeles Convention Center.  During the panel, the premier anime brand announced several series acquisitions coming to its streaming service, which included some exclusive first looks for anticipated titles as well as official production confirmations revealed to the world for the first time: BLACK CLOVER will be officially returning for an all-new season only on Crunchyroll. Studio Pierrot (NARUTO; BLEACH; TOKYO GHOUL) will be back to produce the series. Fans eagerly awaiting more episodes since the series last aired in 2021 were treated

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    Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://tenken-anime.com// (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Yuu Tanaka, Lio/MICRO MAGAZINE/Reincarnated as a Sword II Project The question isekai fans have long been asking was answered today at Anime Expo 2025 with the announcement that AMC Networks’ HIDIVE will stream the highly anticipated second season of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD (転生したら剣でした, Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita). Based on the popular novels and manga created by Yuu Tanaka, the isekai anime series originally debuted in late 2022 and was in instant hit with audiences and critics alike—constantly praised for its storyline, characters and visuals. And ever since, REINCARNATED AS A SWORD is consistently ranked among the top isekai anime of all time. Season 2 of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD is slated to premiere in 2026 as an exclusive simulcast series during HIDIVE’s fall season. The new REINCARNATED AS

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    The Genre Bending Occult Smash Hit Returns Globally Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://anime-dandadan.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/series/dandadan/ (US) Special Thanks to Rae Alanna Hall and Natalie Adame   Season 2 Visual. Photo courtesy of GKIDS and MBS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee The second season of DAN DA DAN (ダンダダン), the highly anticipated smash hit anime series, streams globally today on ADN, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Muse, Netflix, and more. The critically lauded and wildly popular show returns for a new chapter, following the first season’s conclusion in December 2024. With production from the acclaimed animation studio Science SARU (DEVILMAN crybaby, INU-OH, SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF), the series’ second season is co-directed by Fuga Yamashiro, director of the first season, and longtime Science SARU veteran Abel Gongora, who directed the highly acclaimed opening theme animation of the series’ first season. Composer kensuke ushio (CHAINSAW MAN, DEVILMAN crybaby) returns to the

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    World Premiere of Episode 1 Planned for Anime NYC 2025 in August Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://mushoku-eiyu-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Shichio Kuzu/Earth Star Entertainment/Hero Without a Class Production Committee Action and adventure await fans this fall with HIDIVE’s announcement that the new fantasy series HERO WITHOUT A CLASS: WHO EVEN NEEDS SKILLS?! (無職の英雄 別にスキルなんか要らなかったんだが, Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Sukiru Nanka Iranakattan da ga) will stream exclusively next season on the fast-growing anime service from AMC Networks. Set to launch in October, HERO WITHOUT A CLASS: WHO EVEN NEEDS SKILLS?! is based on the popular fantasy novel and manga series created by Shichio Kuzu and marks the first of multiple new series to be revealed as part of HIDIVE’s slate of exclusive simulcasts for the Fall 2025 season. Ahead of the series’ fall streaming debut, HIDIVE will present the world premiere

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios and GKIDS. ©2006 TOKIKAKE Film Partners Source: Shout! Studios  Official Site: www.HosodaCollection.com Special Thanks to Lauren Blum   THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME (時をかける少女, Toki o Kakeru Shōjo, 2006), the incredible time travel adventure from award-winning director Mamoru Hosoda (BELLE), is coming to Blu-ray and, for the very first time, 4K UHD, in a Limited Edition Steelbook (exclusively on Amazon) on September 9th from GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Studios, along with new special features. THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME will also be available on all major VOD platforms on the same day.  THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME is part of a series of all-new 4K UHD releases of Hosoda’s early film catalog. The first titles in the series to receive a reissue were his seminal 2009 feature SUMMER WARS (April 1, 2025), and critically lauded 2012

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. Source: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Tom Chen Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. Shout Studios' Hong Kong Cinema Classics continues to offer movie enthusiasts a treasure trove of must-see film classics from a remarkable era in cinematic history. The goal is to preserve and present these iconic movies in their finest form for fans, both old and new, at home. On September 23, 2025, HONG KONG CINEMA CLASSICS presents PEKING OPERA BLUES 4K UHD+ Blu-ray.  Official selection of Berlin International Film Festival 1987 and International Film Festival Rotterdam 1998, Brigitte Lin Ching-Hsia (CHUNGKING EXPRESS, POLICE STORY), Sally Yeh Chian-Wen (THE KILLER, THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS), and Cherie Chung (ONCE A THIEF, ZODIAC KILLERS) star in the delightful action comedy from renowned filmmaker Tsui Hark (THE LOVERS, A BETTER TOMORROW). Featuring a new 4K scan and a wealth of

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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. Acclaimed stunt coordinator (BABY ASSASSINS franchise, RESIDENT EVIL franchise) Kensuke Sonomura drops his third film as a director (BAD CITY, HYDRA) – the fun, action-packed, crowd-pleasing and genre-bending GHOST KILLER (ゴーストキラー,  Gōsuto Kirā, 2024), exclusively debuting on Digital July 22, before hitting 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD September 23 from Well Go USA Entertainment. After being possessed by the ghost of vengeful hit man, a female college student agrees to help him finish his quest for vengeance from beyond the grave. Winner of  the Best Feature Film Bronze Award at the 2024 Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival, GHOST KILLER stars Akari Takaishi (BABY ASSASSINS franchise), Mario Kuroba (Hard Days), and Masanori Mimoto (BABY ASSASSINS, HYDRA, ENTER THE FAT DRAGON).  

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    Popular Streaming Service Celebrates Anime with July 4th Weekend Schedule of Panels Featuring a Bevy of Japanese Guests Including Both Production Staff and Cast Members Source: HIDIVE Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group)   Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. © Fujino Omori, SB Creative/DanMachi 5 Production Committee Next weekend, AMC Networks’ HIDIVE returns to Los Angeles, Calif. for Anime Expo 2025. This year’s programming at the annual July 4th weekend convention showcases the streamer’s top properties—from franchises to new and upcoming titles—that have made the fast-growing service so popular with fans.  Attendees can look forward to a wide array of panels that will include previews, premieres and more as well as Q&A sessions with a variety of Japanese guests including a director, trio of producers and pair of voice actors. In addition, fans are invited to visit HIDIVE’s exhibit booth (#SF13) for more information and

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    Exploding dogs and a lost dub! Source: MediaOCD Image courtesy of MediaOCD. ©Eiken All Right Reserved. On October 14, 2025, AnimEigo will release a complete series set of the classic TCJ anime show SASUKE (サスケ) on Blu-ray. This set is a MediaOCD Store Exclusive, and comes with a free cardboard slipcover with additional artwork. In the 17th century, Lord Tokugawa wages a ruthless war of domination. Among his targets are the mighty Sarutobi clan, whose most formidable warrior is Daisuke Ozaru. When Ozaru's wife is assassinated, his young son Sasuke -- traumatized and believing his father dead -- considers himself an orphan. Unbeknownst to him, the mysterious traveler who takes him in is actually Ozaru in disguise. And now, father and son walk a hidden path, as Daisuke secretly trains Sasuke to become a master ninja -- so that one day, he can avenge his

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    Photo courtesy of Utopia and Justin Cook PR. ©PLAN A Source: UtopiaOfficial Site: https://hotspringsharkattackfilm.com/Special Thanks to Justin Cook Photo courtesy of Utopia and Justin Cook PR. ©PLAN A  Utopia Distribution has announced the official release of the acclaimed shark film Hot Spring Shark Attack. Utopia will bring HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK (温泉シャーク, Onsen Shāku, 2024) to select theaters and major streaming and cable platforms on July 11. The film premiered at the 2024 Tokyo International Shark Film Festival, where it took home the Audience Award, and was released in Japan and other international territories last year. HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK will debut for special previews at various Alamo Drafthouse locations on Wednesday, July 9. The film will officially open theatrically for extended runs and special engagements Friday, July 11, including Los Angeles and New York City. The same day, audiences across North America will be

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    Source: Sentai press release Sentai Home Video has announced its September 2025 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. QUEEN MILLENNIA COMPLETE COLLECTION   Published by:    Sentai Distributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         1050 min.Street Date:      9/2/2025Language:        Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $99.98 When the brilliant Professor Amamori makes the shocking discovery of a new planet in our solar system, the discovery comes with the terrifying realization that the gigantic world Larmetal’s projected path could soon destroy the Earth! All hope is not lost, however, as Amamori’s own assistant, Yayoi Yukino was secretly sent from Larmetal to gather humans as slaves.Yet her interactions with humans like Amamori’s nephew Hajime have begun to make her question her mission. Still, even with the aid of super-science, can

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    Source: The Asylum Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Photo courtesy of The Asylum. ©2025 Asylum, All Rights Reserved.   JURASSIC REBORN, The Asylum's latest MockBuster, is now available from digital platforms. The movie will also be availble in select theaters this Friday.   View the trailer here.     SYNOPSIS When cutting-edge research leads to the creation of living dinosaurs, a team of scientists on a secluded island must risk their lives to prevent the rapidly growing creatures from escaping and attacking the mainland.   Digital Release: 6/24/25 Theatrical Release: 6/27/25   THEATER LIST   Laemmle Monica Flim Center (Santa Monica, CA) Aurora Cineplex (Roswell, GA) Film Noir Cinema (Brooklyn, NY) Hickory Ridge Cinemas (Brunswick, OH) Trylon Cinema (Minneapolis, MN)   CREDITS  

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    Anime’s Next Big Hit Premieres July 6th With Day & Date Dubs Only on Crunchyroll Source: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://gachiakuta-anime.com/ (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Andou and KODANSHA/GACHIAKUTA Production Committee Crunchyroll has officially announced the full English voice cast for the highly anticipated shonen series GACHIAKUTA (ガチアクタ, 2025), premiering worldwide (excluding Belarus, Russia, and Asia, but including India) this summer exclusively on its platform. Following a young outcast seeking vengeance after he is framed for murder, the English-dubbed episodes will begin premiering on July 6th.Gachiakuta follows Rudo, a young outcast framed for murder and exiled into this wasteland known as “The Pit.” After surviving his descent into this new world, he now must fight to survive against monstrous Trash Beasts while navigating a brutal world hoping to return to his home and seek vengeance. The English dub voice cast for the dystopian

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    World Premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 to be Held at Anime Expo 2025Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://badgirl-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Nikumaru, Houbunsha/Bad Girl Production Committee A laugh-filled summer awaits for fans with today’s news that AMC Networks’ HIDIVE has added the new comedy series BAD GIRL (ばっどがーる, Baddo Gāru, 2025) to its simulcast line-up.  Based on the popular manga by Nikumaru about the high school antics of a would-be delinquent teen girl, BAD GIRL premieres on July 5 (U.S. local time) and will stream exclusively on HIDIVE in its territories as part of the anime service’s Summer 2025 simulcast season. Additionally, as part of their announcement, HIDIVE revealed plans for the world premiere of BAD GIRL Episodes 1 & 2 on Friday, July 4 as part of its programming schedule at Anime Expo 2025 in Los

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    Win the ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Blu-ray from Mill Creek Entertainment. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS All Rights Reserved. Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS All Rights Reserved. Mill Creek Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS) Blu-ray. This 1987 film was a co-production between Tsuburaya Productions and Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., the American studio behind such world famous cartoon properties as the Flintstones, the Jetsons, and Scooby Doo. The Blu-ray includes both the American and Japanese versions of the movie with a brand-new English dub by Okratron 5000, The ULTRAMAN USA (ULTRAMAN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS) Blu-ray will be released July 1st and has a SRP of $29.98. It can be ordered from Amazon, Deep Discount and other retailers now. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION

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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 the Criterion Collection. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: The Criterion Collection press release Special Thanks to Courtney Ott Photo courtesy of the Criterion Collection. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Criterion Collection has announced that Akira Kurosawa's HIGH AND LOW will be released September 9, 2025 in a 4K UHD + Blu-ray set. A Blu-ray edition is also available for purchase. Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a wealthy industrialist whose family becomes the target of a cold-blooded kidnapper in HIGH AND LOW, the highly influential domestic drama and police procedural from director Akira Kurosawa. Adapting Ed McBain’s detective novel King’s Ransom, Kurosawa moves effortlessly from compelling race-against-time thriller to exacting social commentary, creating a diabolical treatise on class and contemporary Japanese society.   HIGH AND LOW 1963 • 143 minutes • Black & White/Color • 4.0

    Front and back packaging artwork for the ULTRAMAN DECKER: The Complete Series + ULTRAMAN DECKER FINALE: JOURNEY TO BEYOND Blu-ray set. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. Series: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN DECKER PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. Movie: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN DECKER FILM PARTNERS

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    Front and back packaging artwork for the ULTRAMAN DECKER: The Complete Series + ULTRAMAN DECKER FINALE: JOURNEY TO BEYOND Blu-ray set. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. Series: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN DECKER PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. Movie: ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN DECKER FILM PARTNERS Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Mill Creek Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment, will release ULTRAMAN DECKER: The Complete Series + ULTRAMAN DECKER FINALE: JOURNEY TO BEYOND on Blu-ray August 12, 2025.  Both the series and movie will be presented in the original Japanese with English subtitles. This release comes from Mill Creek Entertainment’s recently announced extension and expansion of its current partnership with Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment, Inc. The deal includes digital and physical rights for a full slate of episodic series and feature films from the international powerhouse brand, ULTRAMAN, including many that have not been available

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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: THE 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

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    Source: MVD Entertainment, 88 Films Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of 88 Films and MVD Entertainment. ©Toei 88 Films and MVD Enertainment have posted an English subtitled, R-rated trailer for the 1975 Toei film DETONATION! VIOLENT RIDERS (爆発! 暴走族, Bakuhatsu! Bōzōzoku, 1975) which will be released in the US and UK on a limited edition Blu-ray in July. Leather up and get ready for the ride of your lives, in this high-octane biker movie by cult director Teruo Ishii (HORRORS OF MALFORMED MEN) with a cast headed by Sonny Chiba (STREET FIGHTER, KILL BILL VOL.1)! 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

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