Tag: Toho Animation

Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters Trailers Streamed

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Toho has updated it’s official animation Youtube channel with two trailers for Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters.  The trailers feature a look at the setting of the film as well as a closer glimpse at Godzilla. The official website provided a synopsis for the film. The last summer of the 20th Century. That day, the human beings learn that they are not the only ruler of the planet Earth. The appearance of the giant living creatures “Kaiju’s” and the ultimate existence that destroys all monsters: Godzilla. Through the battle against kaiju’s that…

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First Godzilla: Monster Planet Teaser

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The time has finally come for the world to see the first trailer for the Netflix original series, Godzilla: Monster Planet! Godzilla: Monster Planet is the 32nd installment to franchise, however it is also the first Godzilla film to be animated. In addition, Godzilla: Monster Planet is the first film in trilogy of anime films for the King of the Monsters. This trilogy is being directed by Kōbun Shizuno, and Hiroyuki Seshita with Gen Urobuchi composing the screenplay. Toho Animation helms the production process, as animation is outsourced to Polygon Pictures.…

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Netflix Announces Cyborg 009: Call of Justice Stream Date

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Netflix has updated with the announcement that Cyborg 009: Call of Justice will be available on the service starting on February 10. Cyborg 009: Call of Justice was first announced to stream worldwide last December, however today the service has revealed the actual release date. The three part film series will be split into 12 episodes on Netflix. Netflix provided a short synopsis for the film series. Years after taking up normal lives incognito, the cyborgs are forced to fight again when the superhuman Blessed appears with a plan for humanity. Source: Netflix, ANN

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Cyborg 009: Call of Justice Promo Streamed – Battle With the Emperor

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The official Toho Animation Youtube channel has recently updated with a new trailer for Cyborg 009: Call of Justice films.   The latest trailer features the team fighting against the Emperor. The trailer also features the main theme song for the film titled “, A.I. am Human,”  performed by Monkey Majik. Source: ANN, Toho Animation, Official Cyborg 009 Website

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Cyborg 009 Call of Justice Manga Adaptation Announced

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It was recently announced by Comic Clear, a manga website owned by Kadokawa, that there will be a manga adaptation for the upcoming Cyborg 009 Call of Justice film. The manga will debut on the website on November 25 to coincide with the release of the first film.  The first chapter will launch on December 9 at 9 AM JST and will update with the following chapters on the second Friday of every month. The manga will be illustrated by Akhiro Kimura, which will be based on the scripts by Kenji Kamiyama, Ryou Higaki, Kurasumi Sunayama, and Harumi Doki.   Source: Comic Clear, ANN

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Kazuhiko Inoue Cast as Emperor In Cyborg 009 Call of Justice Film

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It was recently announced at the Tokyo Film Festival during the worldwide premiere of Cyborg 009 Call of Justice that Kazuhiko Inoue is playing the Emperor.  Those who watched the 1979 anime series will know him as the voice of Cyborg 009/ Joe Shimamura. ANN posted a quick description of the film’s story. The story depicts Joe Shimamura and the other cyborgs’ struggle with the Bresudo, a group of people who possess superhuman powers and intellect, and have manipulated human history since ancient times. Bresudo’s goals are unknown, and they cast a dark shadow over the world. Although…

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Yui Makino Joins Cyborg 009 Call of Justice Film Cast

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The official Cyborg 009 website has recently updated with the announcement that Yui Makino will be joining the cast of the upcoming Cyborg 009 Call of Justice film.  She will be playing  Lieutenant Katarina Canetti in the film. ANN posted a short bio of the character. In the anime, Canetti is a cool, composed Lieutenant of the “Guardians,” the United Nations’ counter-terrorist special forces. She is under orders to pursue the cyborgs, but also carries a certain secret, and will be key to the anime’s narrative. The cast now consists of: Misato Fukuen – 001/Ivan Whisky Takuya…

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Cyborg 009 Call of Justice Trailer Streamed

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Recently the official website for Cyborg 009 Call of Justice has updated with a trailer for the film.   The trailer features the series’ theme song titled “, A.I. am Human,” performed by Monky Majik. The film will be split in three parts and they will all premiere as a special limited theatrical releases.     The film series is apart of the franchise’s 50th anniversary. The film schedule will go as follows. Part 1 – November 25 Part 2 – December 2 Part 3 – December 9 The cast of the film includes: Keisuke Koumoto – 009/Joe Shimamura Risa…

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Gen Urobuchi to Write Godzilla Anime 2017 Film

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Earlier today, Gen Urobuchi (Madoka Magica, Kamen Rider Gaim) teased a new project that he be working on via Twitter, which was revealed to be a Godzilla anime film. The Godzilla-anime website was also updated featuring promotional art, and reveals it will be released in 2017. The film is to be directed by Kobun Shizuno (Knights of Sidonia) and Hiroyuki Seshita, with animation production by Polygon Pictures (Knights of Sidonia). Source: Godzilla Anime, Crunchyroll

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