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[Review] Shin Ultraman: A Tribute to the Classic Series

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On August 1, 2019, Tsuburaya Productions announced that Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi would be collaborating again for another production. Titled, Shin Ultraman, the film would be the second Shin film in the pair’s growing library of reimagining classic icons. As the title states, the pair would be rebooting Tsuburaya Productions’ most famous and largest hero, Ultraman.   Now, Shinji Higuchi served as the film’s director, while Hideaki Anno was its producer and wrote the script. Surprisingly, Anno also took part in the motion-capture process, portraying the titular hero, since…

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Tsuburaya Releases Shin Ultraman Teaser Trailer & Promotional Visuals

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Earlier today, Tsuburaya Productions finally unveiled the first teaser trailer for Hideaki Anno’s upcoming film, Shin Ultraman. The movie was first announced in July 2019 by Anno’s official studio, Khara, with details on its production being limited. The film will feature Hideaki Anno collaborating again with director Shinji Higuchi on a reimagining of the original Ultraman series. The duo are previously known for their 2016 production, Shin Godzilla, which won various award at the 40th Japan Academy Film Prize. From the trailer below fans will recognize iconic kaiju like Neronga…

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Khara, the Studio Behind ‘Rebuild of Evangelion,’ Announces Hideaki Anno’s ‘Shin Ultraman’

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Khara, Inc. the animation studio behind the Rebuild of Evangelion series, announced that Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi are teaming up again for an all-new ‘Shin’ production. However, this new production is not a sequel to Shin Godzilla, but their take on Tsuburaya Productions’ Ultra series! Yes, after begin rumored and joked about for the past few years, ‘Shin Ultraman’ is finally going into production, with its release intended for 2021. Now, this announcement confirms the first draft of the script was finished earlier this year, on February 5th,…

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Live-Action Bleach Film Encore Screening Announced

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The Japan Society website has updated with the announcement that the live-action film adaptation for the Bleach franchise will be receiving an encore screening at the Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film. The film’s first screening is set for 7:45 P.M., which is currently sold out. The second screening will be set at 11:00 P.M. on the same day. The event will be co-presented by Anime NYC and Japan Cuts. Shinsuke Satō, the director the film, will be making an appearance in the first screening to introduce the event and will also participate in a Q&A. More details including ticket…

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Live-Action Bleach Film Preview Streamed

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Warner Bros. Japan has updated their official Youtube channel with a new trailer for the live-action film adaptation of the Bleach franchise.  The latest trailer features the film’s theme song titled, “Mosquito Bite,” which is performed by ALEXANDROS. The trailer also features some battle scenes involving Ichigo Kurosaki (Sōta Fukushi), Renji Abarai (Taichi Saotome), and Byakuya Kuchiki (MIYAVI). Last week, several character trailers featuring a look at some of the main characters were also posted to the official Warner Bros. Japan Youtube channel. The live-action Bleach film will premiere in Japanese theaters on July 20 and will later premiere at the Japan Cuts Festival in…

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Live-Action Bleach Film Character Trailers Streamed

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Warner Bros. Japan has updated their official Youtube channel with three character trailers for the upcoming live-action film adaptation of the Bleach franchise. For those who are unaware, the film is based on Tite Kubo’s manga of the same name. The trailers feature a look at Ichigo Kurosaki (Sōta Fukushi), Rukia Kuchiki (Hana Sugisaki), and Uryū Ishida (Ryō Yoshizawa).  The first character trailer that features Ichigo Kurosaki also previews the film’s theme song titled, “Mosquito Bite,” which is performed by ALEXANDROS. The cast for the film includes: Sōta Fukushi: Ichigo Kurosaki Hana Sugisaki : Rukia Kuchiki Ryō Yoshizawa: Uryū Ishida…

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Live-Action Gintama Film to Release in North America

Pak Hanu

It has recently been revealed that the Live-Action Gintama film will be released in North America.  The film will be distributed by Azoland Pictures and will premiere in both theaters in the United States and Canada on January 19, 2018.  For those who haven’t been following the film is a live-action adaptation of Hideaki Sorachi’s manga series of the same name.  The film debuted in Japan on July 14, 2017 and was released by Warner Brothers Pictures. The film will later be released on home video in North America by Well Go USA.  The film will be released in a Blu-ray/ DVD Combo…

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Live-Action Gintama Character Posters Revealed

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The official Twitter page for Gintama Live-Action film has recently updated with posters for the characters that will be featured in the film.  The film is stated to be released in Summer 2017. The cast includes: Shun Oguri – Gintoki Sakata Masaki Suda – Shinpachi Shimura Kanna Hashimoto – Kagura Masami Nagasawa – Tae Shimura Masaki Okada – Kotaro Katsura Tsuyoshi Muro – Gengai Hiraga Yuuya Yagira – Toshiro Hijikata Yuuya Yagira – Toshiro Hijikata Ryo Yoshizawa  – Sougo Okita Kankurō Nakamura VI – Isao Kondo Hirofumi Arai – Nizō Okada Hirofumi Arai – Nizō Okada Nanao – Matako Kijima Nanao – Matako Kijima…

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