NEWS

NEW MAZINGER Z FILM SET FOR WORLD PREMIERE IN EUROPE!

The first Mazinger Z movie in decades has an official title that lives up to the titular mighty robot: Mazinger Z: Infinity.  The highly-anticipated film will be premiering to the world just in time for the globally-beloved franchise’s 45^th anniversary.

Fans and moviegoers in Rome will be the very first to experience the fighting robot’s return to cinema as the film will have its world premiere at the Rome Film Fest on October 28, 2017 in collaboration with the parallel and independent sidebar Alice nella città. The premiere will be introduced by Mazinger Z’s original creator, Go Nagai.

Created in 1972, the manga and anime series was the first to feature a human-controlled fighting robot. Throughout several series, Mazinger Z, piloted by Koji Kabuto, was a weapon to protect mankind from the forces of evil, led by arch-enemy Dr. Hell.

The movie will take place ten years after the last episode of the anime series. Koji Kabuto has become a scientist, like his father and grandfather before him. After he encounters a dark new threat buried beneath Mt. Fuji and with the re-appearance of Dr. Hell, Mazinger Z is needed once again to save humanity.

The 12^th annual Rome Film Festival offers a line-up mixed with crowd-pleasing international features and Hollywood awards-season hopefuls. After its premiere, the mighty robot’s film will launch theatrically in Italy on October 31 and then on November 22 in France!

Mazinger Z: Infinity is directed by Junji Shimizu and produced by Toei Animation.

FANS CAN HAVE THE ULTIMATE DRAGON BALL SUPER EXPERIENCE DURING NEW YORK COMIC CON

Fans can, once again, have the opportunity to participate in the ultimate, interactive Dragon Ball experience in Times Square during this year’s New York Comic Con! The Dragon Ball Super Puzzle Hunt is a free, live-experience that invites attendees to become Future Trunks in a battle to fight Fused Zamasu and save mankind!

The puzzle hunt is all part of a special Dragon Ball Super Fan Meet-Up that will be held on the 7^th floor within the Empire Complex of the New York Marriott Marquis, offsite from NYCC. Players are tasked to solve a series of puzzles in this story-based scavenger hunt. There is no time limit and participants can start, stop, and resume the game anytime during the hours of this special event.

During the Fan Meet-up; players will get to meet beloved Dragon Ball characters, receive exclusive prizes and giveaways, play games, and watch a marathon of exciting Dragon Ball Super episodes. The event will start from 3pm-7pm on Oct. 7 with entrance being free to the public with no badges required.

If you can make it to Times Square during NYCC, the Dragon Ball Super Puzzle Hunt and Fan Meet-Up promises to be an unforgettable and fun-filled experience for all fans and families!

Prepare for your adventure at www.dragonballsuperofficial.com/puzzlehunt and remember to share your experience through #DBSuperHunt

One Piece and Dragon Ball Super to have One-Hour Specials in October

It’s big battles next month! Early-October is a special treat for One Piece and Dragon Ball Super fans as it will welcome a one-hour special from both series!

One Piece takes Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates on an epic adventure as they try to take down Big Mom in the Whole Cake Island arc. The story will culminate to the ultimate battle between Luffy and Sanji. The One Piece special will air in Japan on Sunday, October 1 at 9:00 a.m.

In a week later, the one-hour Dragon Ball Super special will air in Japan on Sunday, October 8 at the same time. As fans are currently witnessing the Tournament of Power, where the fate of eight universes hangs in the balance, Goku will take on Universe 11’s mighty warrior Jiren The Gray. This is the episode where Goku’s new transformation will finally be revealed to fans.

The One Piece and Dragon Ball Super specials will not be crossover episodes, as they will be two back-to-back episodes from each series. For the purpose of the one-hour special, Dragon Ball Super will not be airing on its usual time on October 1 while One Piece will not be having an episode on October 8.

Fans can simulcast the one-hour specials through the following platforms:

http://www.daisuki.net

http://www.crunchyroll.com

http://www.funimation.com

Toei Animation Inc, is bringing an interactive Dragon Ball Super experience to Crunchyroll Expo!

The Dragon Ball Super Puzzle Hunt calls attendees to become Future Trunks in a free-to-play scavenger hunt adventure and collect the Dragon Balls scattered across the convention enter to save the Earth!

The Dragon Ball Super Puzzle Hunt is a free, live experience based on the hit anime Dragon Ball Super. Players must solve puzzles in this story-based scavenger hunt, and participants can start, stop, and resume the game anytime during the Crunchyroll Expo’s exhibition hall hours. Players will meet beloved Dragon Ball characters, receive exclusive Crunchyroll Expo prizes, and - of course - save the planet.

Featuring an original story based on Dragon Ball Super’s Future Trunk saga, exciting Easter Eggs, and fantastic surprises, the Dragon Ball Super Puzzle Hunt is an essential experience at Crunchyroll Expo, and it starts just inside the exhibition hall’s doors.

http://crunchyrollexpo.com/aug0417-savetheworld/

http://www.dragonballsuperofficial.com/puzzle-hunt/

Knights of the Zodiac: SAINT SEIYA” to be released on Netflix Original

The series launched in Shonen Jump and celebrated its 30th anniversary last year.

They describe the new work

KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC: SAINT SEIYA follows modern day adventures of young warriors called "Knights", who are sworn protectors of the reincarnated Greek goddess Athena. Each Knights wears a powerful armor based on their chosen zodiac constellation, and are called Knights of the Zodiac. They aid Athena in her battle against powerful Olympian gods who are bent on destroying the humankind.  The series is comprised of 12 episodes and is produced by Toei Animation.

Based on Original Stories and Characters Created by: Masami Kurumada
Director: Yoshiharu Ashino(D.Gray-man Hallow)
Story Editor & Head Writer: Eugene Son (Duel Masters)
Character Design: Terumi Nishii (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable)
Armor Design: Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai)