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The lame second season did a ton of damage to One-Punch Man's popularity in the West. Not sure it's a hot property anymore.

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I still have doubts that the BD and the artbook will be released this year. This RightStuf to Crunchyroll transition has been brutal for this Kickstarter.

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via GKIDS Films:

DAN DA DAN Season 2 | Official English Trailer 2

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HIDIVE SET TO SHOWCASE UPCOMING “THE DANGERS IN MY HEART” MOVIE AT ANIME EXPO 2025 IN JULY

Special Panel in Partnership with TV Asahi to Include Q&A Discussion with the Series’
Director Hiroaki Akagi and Producers Yosuke Sakurai and Kazuki Endo

HOUSTON, TX — JUNE 3, 2025 — Rom-com fans will be clamoring for seats when The Dangers in My Heart takes center stage at Anime Expo 2025. AMC Networks’ HIDIVE revealed today plans for a special preview panel for the eagerly anticipated The Dangers in My Heart Movie at this year’s annual anime convention during July 4th weekend in Los Angeles, Calif. The panel is presented in partnership with TV Asahi and will spotlight the first-ever The Dangers in My Heart franchise film, which was announced last September during the Fan Appreciation Project!! event in Tokyo. Combining a compilation of Seasons 1 & 2 of the series together with brand new animation sequences, The Dangers in My Heart Movie provides a continuation of series characters Kyotaro and Anna’s love story. Panel attendees will be treated to an exciting Q&A discussion with a trio of special Japanese guests from The Dangers in My Heart production staff, Director Hiroaki Akagi and Producers Yosuke Sakurai and Kazuki Endo. The Dangers in My Heart Movie panel will be held on Friday, July 4 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.

“We’re thrilled to partner with TV Asahi on this very special The Dangers in My Heart Movie panel at Anime Expo 2025 in July,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “The Dangers in My Heart with its endearing love story became a beloved and fan-favorite series soon after its debut in Spring 2023 and went on to garner numerous awards and accolades for both its first season and sequel season in Winter 2024. We expect a capacity audience at the movie panel and rom-com fans will definitely not want to miss it!”

Fascinated by murder and all things macabre, Kyotaro daydreams of acting out his twisted fantasies on his unsuspecting classmates — but an encounter with Anna Yamada, the gorgeous class idol, lights a spark in the darkness of his heart. It’s a classic tale of an antisocial boy falling for a popular girl, but neither are who they appear to be at first glance. Will Kyotaro and Anna defy their expectations of each other — and of themselves?

ANIME EXPO 2025 |The Dangers in My Heart Movie Panel
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 8:50 pm Pacific
Location: Diamond Ballroom - JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

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GKIDS is proud to announce the acquisition of North American rights to ChaO from Studio 4°C. 🐠

A genre-defying fish-out-of-water romance from veteran animator Yasuhiro Aoki, ChaO will premiere at @annecyfestival next week!

Coming soon to theatres. https://gkids.com/films/chao/

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- https://www.fandango.com/given-the-d...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/g...-the-sea-80518


https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/ann...movie-theaters

Given The Double Album: Hiiragi mix & To the Sea Comes to Theaters Later This Month

Tickets are on sale now for this double feature of given movies!

given fans, this one's for you! Crunchyroll announced today that it's bringing given The Double Album: Hiiragi mix & To the Sea, a double feature of the series' anime films, to theaters in the United States for one night only on June 16. And tickets are on sale... right now!

This theatrical release includes both given The Movie: Hiiragi mix and given The Movie: To the Sea, the latter arriving in theaters a full week before its streaming debut on Crunchyroll.

given The Double Album: Hiiragi mix & To the Sea will have a total runtime of two hours and 31 minutes, and you can check out the synopsis for each of the included films below:

https://a.storyblok.com/f/178900/750...5)format(webp)

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via Aniplex USA:

Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.- | OFFICIAL ENGLISH DUB TRAILER

The English Dub for Lycoris Recoil Friends are thieves of time. arrives on the Aniplex of America YouTube Channel on June 7! ☕🍡

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Additional theaters have been updated (including AMC Theatres).

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GKIDS is proud to announce the acquisition of rights to ALL YOU NEED IS KILL from Studio 4°C. 💥

The debut feature of Kenichiro Akimoto, based on the light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, will premiere at @annecyfestival this week!

Coming soon to theatres. https://gkids.com/films/all-you-need-is-kill/

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GKIDS Rights To ‘ALL YOU NEED IS KILL’ In North America And Multiple Territories

New Animated Feature Produced by Warner Bros. Japan, with Animation from Studio 4°C is Based on International Bestselling Novel

Acclaimed animation distributor GKIDS announced today it acquired distribution rights to the upcoming animated feature ALL YOU NEED IS KILL in multiple territories, including North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Produced by Warner Bros. Japan with animation production by acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio 4°C (the upcoming ChaO, Tekkonkinkreet, Mind Game), the highly anticipated animated action sci-fi drama is based on the globally best-selling light novel of the same name from author Hiroshi Sakurazaka. ALL YOU NEED IS KILL is the feature directorial debut of Kenichiro Akimoto, with a script written by Yuichiro Kido, and makes its world premiere at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival in the Midnight Specials section this week.

Set in the year 20XX, ALL YOU NEED IS KILL follows the story of Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as “Darol.” When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.

“With All You Need Is Kill, I wanted to convey that even in the endless loop of life, we can still make discoveries and grow, depending on how we perceive the situation,” said Director Kenichiro Akimoto.

“ALL YOU NEED IS KILL is a standout work that explores time, identity, and survival with breathtaking animation and a powerful emotional core,” said GKIDS’ President Dave Jesteadt. “The story has remained so meaningful for years because it captures something essential about the human condition, and the need to keep moving forward. Director Akimoto has created a brilliant new take that we are sure fans will love.”

GKIDS and Studio 4°C have previously collaborated on acclaimed releases such as Mind Game, Children of the Sea, GKIDS’ recent acquisition ChaO, and several other celebrated titles. Further details on the release will be announced at a later date.

The deal was negotiated between GKIDS’ Director of Acquisitions and Development Rodney Uhler, and Warner Bros. Japan.

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- https://blog.alltheanime.com/june-2025-pre-orders/

Ghost In The Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2 Collector's Edition

This latest UK/US release from our home video pipeline closely follows the design and format of our Season 1 release, with its twelve episodes split across two Blu-ray discs. Packed within the rigid outer slipcase you’ll find a Digipak to hold those discs in its loving embrace, while also included inside are a set of four art cards and an A3 poster. Topping off this fantastic Collector’s Edition is a 100-page art book, which we’ve packed cover-to-cover with ending illustration art; character, background and mech design work; lighting boards; and an illustration gallery.

Pre-orders for this Collector’s Edition open on Thursday 19th June – be sure to grab your copy and see how (and if) the never-ending war against AI ends… if you dare!

Product: Ghost In The Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
Release date: Monday 21st July 2025
SRP: £69.99
Pre-orders open: Thursday 19th June 2025

UK: https://www.alltheanime.com/products...ectors-edition

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Crunchyroll to Release Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved Anime Movie Worldwide

The movie will release on June 27 in Japan

Crunchyroll announced today that it has acquired the worldwide theatrical rights (excluding Asia) for the upcoming Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved anime movie from Kyoto Animation. The movie will release in Japanese with English subtitles in North America. More information on territories and release dates will be announced at a later date.

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JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie pre-sale tickets available at select theaters (July 16 & 17):
- https://gkids.com/films/jujutsu-kais...movie/tickets/
- https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/j...e-movie/373939
- https://www.fandango.com/jujutsu-kai...movie-overview
- https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/j...he-movie-80042


via GKIDS Films:

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie | Official English Trailer

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie
From MAPPA and director Shota Goshozono
Based on the Shonen Jump manga by Gege Akutami
Featuring the theme song "Where Our Blue Is" (Acoustic ver.) by Tatsuya Kitani

The theatrical compilation feature brings the opening arc of JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 to the big screen in both Japanese & English dub!

Coming to North America exclusively in movie theatres July 16 & 17 only.

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At this point @animeigo.com should have 2 anime titles (one of which people will have heard of) and 1 manga-adapted live action title to announce at Otakon. Holding out hope that one more anime will cross the finish line before then, but hard to predict.

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HIGH SCHOOL HILARITY ENSUES ON JULY 5 WITH DEBUT OF TEEN COMEDY “BAD GIRL” ON HIDIVE FOR SUMMER 2025 SIMULCAST SEASON

World Premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 to be Held at Anime Expo 2025

HOUSTON, TX — JUNE 23, 2025 — A laugh-filled summer awaits for fans with today’s news that AMC Networks’ HIDIVE has added the new comedy series Bad Girl (stylized as BADGIRL) 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 Angeles, Calif.

“We’re excited to bring the hilarious new comedy Bad Girl to fans this July as an exclusive simulcast series for Summer 2025,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. ”With each episode, the series offers viewers a fresh new dose of uproarious high school antics. Bad Girl is guaranteed to entertain fans all summer long!”

Yu Yutani is a first-year high school student with sharp eyes, large piercings and flashy two-tone hair. She's become notorious as a bad girl… but she's really not. At heart, Yu is an incredibly good girl, but her mind is always full of thoughts of the beautiful and popular Atori Mizutori, the school’s Madonna and head of the student disciplinary committee. So, on her mission to attract the attention of Atori, Yu decided to quit being an honor student and become a "bad delinquent!”

Bad Girl is adapted from the seinen manga written and illustrated by Nikumaru and serialized in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kiara Carat. The title debuted in March 2021 and currently spans four volumes to date. The series is directed by Jōji Furuta together with writing by Shōji Yonemura, character design by Yuki Morimoto and production by Bridge. Bad Girl stars Azusa Tachibana as Yu Yutani, Niina Hanamiya as Atori Mizutori, Misato Matsuoka as Suzuka Suzukaze and Miharu Hanai as Rura Ruriha.

ANIME EXPO 2025 | World Premiere of Bad Girl Episodes 1 & 2
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 3:15 – 4:05 pm Pacific
Location: 511ABC
Level 2 Concourse
Los Angeles Convention Center

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Shout! Studios Announces Appointment of Industry Veteran Thomas Breckenridge as Director of Product Development and Marketing for Anime Content

Industry Veteran and Former Crunchyroll Director Thomas Breckenridge
Named Director of Product Development and Marketing for Anime Content

Los Angeles (June 23, 2025) – Shout! Studios, a multi-platform media company, announced the appointment of Thomas Breckenridge to the newly created role of Director of Product Development and Marketing (Anime Content). The announcement was made by Shout! Studios Executive Vice President Melissa Boag to whom Breckenridge reports.

Thomas Breckenridge joins Shout! Studios in this new role. He will guide the acquisition, product development, and marketing strategies, primarily focusing on licensing Japanese anime media for home media. Breckenridge will work closely with Melissa Boag and senior members of the Business Affairs and Acquisitions teams to identify new licensing opportunities and develop sales strategies for upcoming releases.

“I am delighted to welcome Thomas to our team. He has a remarkable track record in merchandising, fueled by a profound passion for global pop culture, especially anime. His expertise and network in the industry make him an ideal appointment for this role,” stated Shout's Executive Vice President Melissa Boag. “We look forward to Thomas playing a significant role in our growth and navigating the evolving landscape of fandom and media consumption.”

For the past seven years, Thomas Breckenridge served as Merchandising Manager at Right Stuf, where he played a key role in growing the company's e-commerce business. He provided strategic guidance on product buying and acquisitions while developing strong partnerships with major vendors, including Shout! Studios. Following Crunchyroll's acquisition of Right Stuf, he stepped into the role of Director of Merchandising, expanding his focus to a broader, global market.

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via GundamInfo:

“MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe” Special Teaser Trailer

In June 2021, “MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY” premiered in theaters across Japan. The film earned critical acclaim for its stunning visual artistry, emotionally resonant human drama centered on protagonist Hathaway, and realistic portrayal of war and conflict. Featuring a powerful performance by Kensho Ono portraying protagonist Hathaway Noa and directed by the acclaimed Shukou Murase, this highly-anticipated new film hits theaters across Japan next winter.

Teaser Website: https://en.gundam.info/about-gundam/...ages/hathaway/
Official X (posted in Japanese): https://x.com/gundam_hathaway

Staff
Original Story: Yoshiyuki Tomino / Hajime Yatate　
Director: Shukou Murase
Script: Yasuyuki Muto
Character Design: pablo uchida / Naoyuki Onda / Shigeki Kuhara
Original Character Design: Haruhiko Mikimoto
Mechanical Design: Hajime Katoki / Kimitoshi Yamane / Seiichi Nakatani / Nobuhiko Genma
Original Mechanical Design: Yasuhiro Moriki / Kazumi Fujita
Art Setting: Tomoaki Okada
Art Director: Kinichi Ohkubo
Color Setting: Takako Suzuki / Yuichi Kuboki
Display Design: Yoshinori Sayama
CG Director: Ryukow Masuo
Director of Photography: Yoshihisa Ohyama
VFX Director: Manabu Kadono
Editing: Daisuke Imai
Sound Supervisor: Koji Kasamatsu
Recording Supervisor: Eriko Kimura
Music: Hiroyuki Sawano
Planning・Production: SUNRISE
Production: Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.
Distribution: Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. and Shochiku Co., Ltd.

Cast
Hathaway Noa: Kensho Ono
Gigi Andalucia: Reina Ueda
Kenneth Sleg: Junichi Suwabe
Lane Aim: Soma Saito

©SOTSU・SUNRISE

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via Anime! on TMS Official Channel:

Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine | Official Main Trailer | English Sub

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via GKIDS Films:

SUMMER WARS
From Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu
4K remaster in theatres July 27-29
https://gkids.com/films/summer-wars/

SUMMER WARS 4K Remaster | Official Trailer



SUMMER WARS 4K Remaster | Official English Trailer

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Reminder: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is a movie trilogy and this will be the first tilm


The final battle ignites as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle premieres September 12 only in theatres! 🔥

[ THEME SONGS ]
🎵 “A World Where the Sun Never Rises” by Aimer
🎵 “Shine in the Cruel Night” by LiSA

Official Website: https://demonslayer-anime.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemonSlayer.anime/
X: https://x.com/demonslayerusa

About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle:
Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.
While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.
As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.
The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle.
And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.

[ STAFF ]
Original Story: Koyoharu Gotoge (JUMP COMICS / SHUEISHA)
Director: Haruo Sotozaki
Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Akira Matsushima
Screenplay: ufotable
Sub Character Design: Miyuki Sato, Yoko Kajiyama, Mika Kikuchi
Prop Design: Masaharu Koyama
Art Director: Koji Eto
Director of Photography/Creative Finishing Work Director: Yuichi Terao
3D Director: Kazuki Nishiwaki
Color Setting: Yuko Omae
Editing: Manabu Kamino
Music: Go Shiina, Yuki Kajiura
Chief Director: Hikaru Kondo
Animation Production: ufotable

Theme Songs:
"A World Where the Sun Never Rises" by Aimer (SACRA MUSIC / Sony Music Labels Inc.)
"Shine in the Cruel Night" by LiSA (SACRA MUSIC / Sony Music Labels Inc.)

[ CAST ]
Tanjiro Kamado: Natsuki Hanae
Nezuko Kamado: Akari Kito
Zenitsu Agatsuma: Hiro Shimono
Inosuke Hashibira: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Kanao Tsuyuri: Reina Ueda
Genya Shinazugawa: Nobuhiko Okamoto
Giyu Tomioka: Takahiro Sakurai
Tengen Uzui: Katsuyuki Konishi
Muichiro Tokito: Kengo Kawanishi
Shinobu Kocho: Saori Hayami
Mitsuri Kanroji: Kana Hanazawa
Obanai Iguro: Kenichi Suzumura
Sanemi Shinazugawa: Tomokazu Seki
Gyomei Himejima: Tomokazu Sugita
Akaza (Upper Three): Akira Ishida


via Aniplex USA:

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle | OFFICIAL TRAILER



Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle | OFFICIAL ENGLISH DUB TRAILER



via Crunchyroll:

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle | MAIN TRAILER



Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle | DUB TRAILER




via Sony Pictures Entertainment:

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle | MAIN TRAILER

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle | Main Trailer | Experience It In IMAX®

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“HERO WITHOUT A CLASS: WHO EVEN NEEDS SKILLS?!” BRINGS ACTION-PACKED FANTASY FUN TO FANS THIS FALL ON HIDIVE

World Premiere of Episode 1 Planned for Anime NYC 2025 in August

HOUSTON, TX — JULY 2, 2025 — Action and adventure await fans this fall with HIDIVE’s announcement today that the new fantasy series Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! 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 of Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! Episode 1 during next month’s Anime NYC 2025 that takes place August 21–24 in New York City.

“We’re thrilled to reveal Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! as the first in our slate of exclusive simulcasts series for Fall 2025,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. ”Everybody loves a hero and fans need look no further than this new action-packed fantasy series. Get ready to experience a new kind of hero this fall. And only on HIDIVE!”

In this world a goddess bestows each person with a class and skills that will determine one’s life direction. Despite being born the son of a Sword Princess and an Archmage, Arel has not received a class or skills. So, Arel must rely on his own grit, determination and natural talents to pursue and achieve greatness—becoming a new kind of hero. A hero without a class!

Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! is adapted from Shichio Kuzu’s original novels and manga series. Published by Earth Star Entertainment, the four-volume Earth Star Novel light novel series illustrated by Yumehito Ueda and the currently nine-volume-long Earth Star Comics manga series illustrated by Akio Nanae were launched in July 2018 and November 2018, respectively. The English language version of the manga is available from One Peace Books.

The anime series is directed by Kaoru Yabana along with writing by Chabo Higurashi and production by Studio A-Cat. Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! stars Kensho Ono as Arel, Saori Hayami as Reiner and Sumire Uesaka as Lilia.

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BIGWEST / Anime Limited:
- MACROSS FRONTIER TV Series, Movies & More Coming Soon to Blu-ray
- MACROSS DELTA TV Series & Movies Coming to Blu-ray in 2026

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Boom. Check out the new #ChainsawManMovie trailer! Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is coming exclusively to movie theatres October 29.

Website: https://chainsawman.movie/


via Crunchyroll:

CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC - Official Trailer (HD)



via Sony Pictures Entertainment:

CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC - Official Trailer (HD)

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Woot! Glad to see the Macross releases, the franchise has suffered in the US for years.

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via Aniplex USA:

Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl | OFFICIAL TRAILER

"Whether the target is alive or dead... is irrelevant."

Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl is COMING SOON!

[INTRODUCTION]:

TEAM UP
A Yasuomi Umetsu X SHAFT Collaboration

Yasuomi Umetsu is an incredibly talented writer, director, and character designer from Japan who has captivated fans from all over the world with his unique worlds from works such as KITE (1998) and MEZZO FORTE (2000), among others. In recent years, he has worked in multiple capacities, including directing the opening and ending sequences of various popular titles and working as an animator. This occasion marks his return as animation director, for the first time in 10 years, with the title VIRGIN PUNK.

Animation studio SHAFT joins forces with Director Yasuomi Umetsu to animate the visuals for this title. The studio has created and gifted the world with much-loved titles such as Puella Magi Madoka Magica and the Monogatari series.

VIRGIN PUNK is the progeny of Yasuomi Umetsu and SHAFT, an entirely original animation series created and planned by this talented team.

Yuya Takahashi, a screenwriter known for his work on the Kamen Rider series and drama Mountain Doctor, takes the reins of the script. Maximizing the unique animated expressions found in VIRGIN PUNK, he depicts the anguish experienced by Ubu, the story’s protagonist, who must live her life as a bounty hunter, painting a story of the intense characters that draw her in with their desires and chaos, interwoven into her life.

[SUMMARY]:

Conditions for Receiving Bounty:
Bring the brain of a wanted criminal possessing illegal Somadea to authorities.
Whether the target is alive or dead…is irrelevant.

The year is 2099.
Humanity has advanced, overcoming all injuries and illnesses with the development of the Medical Android Technology “Somadea.” However, along with the development of Somadea, crimes misusing said technology have rapidly increased.

Somadea grants physical abilities far superior to those of normal flesh and blood, and by illegally modifying it, Somadea can be misused for criminal purposes.
To deal with these Somadea crimes, the government established the Bounty Hunter System.
Civilians registered as bounty hunters are permitted to kill illegal Somadea users designated as wanted criminals by the police. In return, they are rewarded with large amounts of bounty money.

In this unforgiving world, Ubu Kamigori makes a living hunting down criminals as a bounty hunter. But one day, when she returns home from a job, she finds the man with whom she has a sordid history waiting there – Mr. Elegance. And so, her destiny begins to unravel.

A tale woven by mechanical girls and the smell of gunpowder smoke, this suspenseful action begins!

[STAFF]
Original Idea: Yasuomi Umetsu, SHAFT
Director, Character Design: Yasuomi Umetsu
Series Composition, Screenplay: Yuya Takahashi
Key Animators: Genichiro Abe, Shinya Takahashi, Maho Kando
Art Setting: Shinichi Yokota
Art Directors: Yushi Honjo, Yuki Funagakure
Color Setting: Yasuko Watanabe
Composite Directors: Takayuki Aizu, Rei Egami
Editor: Rie Matsubara
Sound Director: Syoji Hata
Music: Yoshiaki Dewa
Animation Production: SHAFT

[CAST]
Ubu Kamigori: Saki Miyashita
Mr. Elegance: Katsuyuki Konishi
Lewis Gaudi: Taku Yashiro
Maggie: Rui Tanabe
Tommy J: Norio Wakamoto
Noa Andriette: Fuka Izumi
Vespa: Sumire Uesaka