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NINJA SCROLL Returns to Theatres to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

NINJA SCROLL Returns to Theatres to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

The legendary film NINJA SCROLL is returning to the cinema for a special engagement, celebrating 30 years of the iconic film. Originally released in 1993, the film written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (director, Wicked City, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust) has stood the test of time as an all time action anime classic, and this writer is excited to see it on the big screen in September! The surprise announcement comes courtesy of Iconic Events Releasing in partnership with HIDIVE, and will roll out as part of the AX Cinema Nights Series, showing in over 500 theatres. Showings are currently set for September 11, 12, and 15, presented both with English dub, and Japanese Audio/English Sub options. (Go see both!) The AX Cinema Nights events represents a chance to see these films as they were originally intended – on massive screens with booming sound systems! The year round series provides […]

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DAN DA DAN Is All The Rage As GKIDS Stages North American Release With First Teaser And Poster

The first poster and trailer are here for Dan Da Dan, the new supernatural romantic thriller fantasy anime acquired by GKIDS as of Tuesday. Fūga Yamashiro (Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, The Heike Story) makes his directing debut on the animated series from a script by Hiroshi Seko. DAN DA DAN follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult freak. The two of them start talking after Momo rescues Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them – Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. To make the mutual deniers believe in each other, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted. In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal activity that transcends comprehension. Amid these predicaments, […]

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BAKI HANMA VS KENGAN ASHURA Trailer Teases An Epic Martial Arts Manga Showdown

I’ve still only just started catching up with Kengan Ashura lately, but I’m not rushing things. If anything, I’m more excited for what’s to come after consuming all of Baki and Baki Hanma in the last several months. Moreover, most recent teaser for upcoming crossover movie, Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura, is nothing short of exciting. The same can be said for the official trailer as well, as of its Sunday launch. The “BAKI” series has sold over 85 million copies, attracting readers with the intense duels of Baki Hanma as he seeks to surpass his father, the strongest creature in the world. “KENGAN ASHURA” follows Kazuo Yamashita and Ohma Tokita as they navigate the brutal world of Kengan matches, where corporate disputes are settled by betting on seasoned fighters. Toshiki Hirano, who directed both Baki series on Netflix is back at the helm, directing from a script by Atsuo […]

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