Unreleased Licensed U.S. Anime Properties
05-17-26 | 08:58 PM
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https://whatever.co/news/hidari-KeanuReeves/
May 18, 2026
[PRESS RELEASE] "HIDARI," a Stop-Motion Samurai Film by Whatever, Announces Keanu Reeves as Lead Voice Cast
HIDARI, a stop-motion samurai film currently in development by Whatever Co. (headquartered in Tokyo; Yusuke Tominaga, CEO; hereinafter "Whatever") in collaboration with dwarf studios and TECARAT, has announced Keanu Reeves as the lead voice of the film. The announcement was made during a presentation at the Annecy Animation Showcase, held as part of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where creator, writer, and director Masashi Kawamura and producer Noriko Matsumoto took the stage to present the project's vision for the feature film.
The Annecy Animation Showcase is a dedicated animation program within the Marché du Film at the Cannes Film Festival, offering five carefully selected projects from around the world the opportunity to present to international distributors, investors, and industry professionals.
(For more on HIDARI's selection for the Annecy Animation Showcase, see our press release dated April 20, 2026:https://whatever.co/news/press-relea...ival-20260420/
May 18, 2026
[PRESS RELEASE] "HIDARI," a Stop-Motion Samurai Film by Whatever, Announces Keanu Reeves as Lead Voice Cast
HIDARI, a stop-motion samurai film currently in development by Whatever Co. (headquartered in Tokyo; Yusuke Tominaga, CEO; hereinafter "Whatever") in collaboration with dwarf studios and TECARAT, has announced Keanu Reeves as the lead voice of the film. The announcement was made during a presentation at the Annecy Animation Showcase, held as part of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where creator, writer, and director Masashi Kawamura and producer Noriko Matsumoto took the stage to present the project's vision for the feature film.
The Annecy Animation Showcase is a dedicated animation program within the Marché du Film at the Cannes Film Festival, offering five carefully selected projects from around the world the opportunity to present to international distributors, investors, and industry professionals.
(For more on HIDARI's selection for the Annecy Animation Showcase, see our press release dated April 20, 2026:https://whatever.co/news/press-relea...ival-20260420/
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05-19-26 | 07:30 PM
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Official Trailer | BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part - The Calamity | VIZ
Official Trailer (15 sec version) | BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part - The Calamity | VIZ
The final battle between Soul Reapers and Quincies is about to begin ⚔️ 🏹
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part – The Calamity premieres July 2026 🔥
Official Trailer (15 sec version) | BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part - The Calamity | VIZ
The final battle between Soul Reapers and Quincies is about to begin ⚔️ 🏹
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part – The Calamity premieres July 2026 🔥
05-19-26 | 08:11 PM
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I just checked my shelves and I've apparently been sitting on a DVD version of Tekkonkinkreet for some years now but never got around to watching it.
I guess there's something about the art style that throws me off, but if it's that well acclaimed I'll have to give it a try.
I guess there's something about the art style that throws me off, but if it's that well acclaimed I'll have to give it a try.
05-19-26 | 08:28 PM
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Tekkonkinkreet was one of the earliest anime to be released on BD. It was released by Sony Pictures in 2007 (along with Paprika). The BD (and also DVD) were in-print for seemingly forever.
This proper theatrical re-release is definitely overdue. Based on how GKIDS announce this license rescue, it looks like Aniplex (Japan) and Sony aren't involved anymore.
This proper theatrical re-release is definitely overdue. Based on how GKIDS announce this license rescue, it looks like Aniplex (Japan) and Sony aren't involved anymore.
05-22-26 | 05:28 PM
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***JULY - DECEMBER 2026 SUBSCRIPTION TITLE REVEAL #10***
We're in the home stretch, the last three titles will be announced this morning, just before we open our doors for subscriptions! For announcement 10, we're welcoming a rare 1981 Anime title into the fold...
FRANKENSTEIN, LEGEND OF TERROR (KYOFU DENSETSU: KAIKI! FURANKENSHUTAIN) – 1981, Toei Animation, 98 min. Dir. Yûgo Serikawa.
Adapted from the “Frankenstein’s Monster” character in Marvel Comics, this rarely-seen Japanese anime feature is surprisingly adult, violent and R-rated – newly restored in 4K for this release by Deaf Crocodile and Toei Animation!
In Japanese w/ English subtitles.
NOTE: The order of title announcements does not correspond to the months of release! All release details will come on Friday, along with the final subscription price.
We're in the home stretch, the last three titles will be announced this morning, just before we open our doors for subscriptions! For announcement 10, we're welcoming a rare 1981 Anime title into the fold...
FRANKENSTEIN, LEGEND OF TERROR (KYOFU DENSETSU: KAIKI! FURANKENSHUTAIN) – 1981, Toei Animation, 98 min. Dir. Yûgo Serikawa.
Adapted from the “Frankenstein’s Monster” character in Marvel Comics, this rarely-seen Japanese anime feature is surprisingly adult, violent and R-rated – newly restored in 4K for this release by Deaf Crocodile and Toei Animation!
In Japanese w/ English subtitles.
NOTE: The order of title announcements does not correspond to the months of release! All release details will come on Friday, along with the final subscription price.
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05-25-26 | 09:15 PM
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Adolescence of Utena pre-sale tickets at Metrograph (NYC • June 21) & Regal (June 21 & 22)
https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/t...of-utena/75664
https://metrograph.com/film/?vista_film_id=9999004893
https://www.regmovies.com/movies/ado...sub-ho00021610
It looks like GKIDS is the distributor per Metrograph.
https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/t...of-utena/75664
https://metrograph.com/film/?vista_film_id=9999004893
https://www.regmovies.com/movies/ado...sub-ho00021610
It looks like GKIDS is the distributor per Metrograph.
05-27-26 | 09:08 PM
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Presenting these Witch on the Holy Night Aoko Aozaki, Alice Kuonji, and Soujyuro Sizuki character art introductions in honor of the upcoming movie!
05-28-26 | 01:32 PM
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https://gkids.com/2026/05/28/gkids-a...on-june-21-22/
GKIDS Acquires North American Theatrical Rights and Sets Nationwide Release for ADOLESCENCE OF UTENA in Theatres for Two Nights Only on June 21 + 22
Tickets Are Now On Sale For the First-Ever Wide North American Theatrical Release Feature from Sailor Moon Director Kunihiko Ikuhara From the World of the Acclaimed, Pillar Anime Series Revolutionary Girl Utena
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
GKIDS, the Academy Award®-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced today it has acquired all theatrical rights for North America, ADOLESCENCE OF UTENA, directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon, Revolutionary Girl Utena), and animated by Japanese studio, J.C.STAFF. GKIDS also released a new poster and trailer ahead of the theatrical event. Tickets are on sale now, coming to US theatres for the first time in its original Japanese language with English subtitles for two nights only on June 21st and 22nd.
ADOLESCENCE OF UTENA was originally released in Japan in 1999 and has been praised by critics for carving the path for its successors in animation with its genre-bending and striking visual style. The romantic fantasy is the third entry in the Revolutionary Girl Utena universe from creative collective Be-Papas, following the iconic 1996 manga and 1997 TV series.
In addition to Director Kunihiko Ikuhara, the feature brings together the works of more great animation veterans, Yoji Enokido (EVANGELION franchise, Sailor Moon, FLCL) as writer and Shichiro Kobayashi (Angel’s Egg, Berserk) as art director. J. A. Seazer also returns from the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series with a robust, magnetic soundtrack for the feature.
GKIDS Acquires North American Theatrical Rights and Sets Nationwide Release for ADOLESCENCE OF UTENA in Theatres for Two Nights Only on June 21 + 22
Tickets Are Now On Sale For the First-Ever Wide North American Theatrical Release Feature from Sailor Moon Director Kunihiko Ikuhara From the World of the Acclaimed, Pillar Anime Series Revolutionary Girl Utena
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
GKIDS, the Academy Award®-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced today it has acquired all theatrical rights for North America, ADOLESCENCE OF UTENA, directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon, Revolutionary Girl Utena), and animated by Japanese studio, J.C.STAFF. GKIDS also released a new poster and trailer ahead of the theatrical event. Tickets are on sale now, coming to US theatres for the first time in its original Japanese language with English subtitles for two nights only on June 21st and 22nd.
ADOLESCENCE OF UTENA was originally released in Japan in 1999 and has been praised by critics for carving the path for its successors in animation with its genre-bending and striking visual style. The romantic fantasy is the third entry in the Revolutionary Girl Utena universe from creative collective Be-Papas, following the iconic 1996 manga and 1997 TV series.
In addition to Director Kunihiko Ikuhara, the feature brings together the works of more great animation veterans, Yoji Enokido (EVANGELION franchise, Sailor Moon, FLCL) as writer and Shichiro Kobayashi (Angel’s Egg, Berserk) as art director. J. A. Seazer also returns from the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series with a robust, magnetic soundtrack for the feature.
05-28-26 | 02:20 PM
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Tekkonkinkreet - 20th Anniversary Featuring a Q&A with Director Michael Arias, moderated by Eric Nakamura, Co-founder of Giant Robot magazine, following the 7:00 PM show on Monday, June 1 at the Royal. https://www.laemmle.com/film/tekkonk...ate=2026-06-01
🚨 Attention LA!
Tickets are on sale now at Laemmle Royal for a special screening of the TEKKONKINKREET 4K remaster on June 1 featuring live Q&As with director Michael Arias!
- https://gkids.com/films/tekkonkinkreet/
🚨 Attention LA!
Tickets are on sale now at Laemmle Royal for a special screening of the TEKKONKINKREET 4K remaster on June 1 featuring live Q&As with director Michael Arias!
- https://gkids.com/films/tekkonkinkreet/
05-29-26 | 08:28 AM
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BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity pre-sale tickets available select theaters (June 25 - 29):
- Episodes 1–3 of the Final Season
- Includes Never-Before-Seen Behind-the-Scenes Content and Exclusive Interview with Creator Tite Kubo
- https://www.fathomentertainment.com/...-the-calamity/
- https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/b...alamity/417500
- https://www.fandango.com/bleach-thou...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/b...calamity-83858
- Episodes 1–3 of the Final Season
- Includes Never-Before-Seen Behind-the-Scenes Content and Exclusive Interview with Creator Tite Kubo
- https://www.fathomentertainment.com/...-the-calamity/
- https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/b...alamity/417500
- https://www.fandango.com/bleach-thou...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/b...calamity-83858
05-29-26 | 05:02 PM
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via Fathom Entertainment & VIZ Media:
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity | June 25-29
via VIZ Media:
Official Trailer | BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity in Theatres June 25 | VIZ
via Fathom Entertainment & VIZ Media:
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity | June 25-29
via VIZ Media:
Official Trailer | BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity in Theatres June 25 | VIZ
