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DIGIMON STORY CYBER SLEUTH: HACKER’S MEMORY HAS A RELEASE DATE!

Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that their new RPG game, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Hacker's Memory. will be available in North America and Europe on January 19, 2018! This date is not too far behind their release date in Japan on December 14, 2017. The game will launch only on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.

Players, gamers, and fans have the chance to pre-order the game now through retailers like GameStop, Amazon, and Target and receive bonus items such as four exclusive costumes: V. Uchida Costume, Summer Camp T-Shirt, Inoden School Attire, and a Beelzebumon Emblem T-Shirt. Pre-orders will receive four Digimon characters: Omnimon NX, Leopardmon NX, Crusadermon NX, and Sistermon Ciel and Blanc.

This new Cyber Sleuth story is set in the near future, where the line between the real and digital worlds is blurred and logging into the cyberspace is a part of everyday life. In this world, hackers utilize computer viruses called Digimon to commit their crimes and mischief. The game will feature a new protagonist named Keisuke Amazawa, who has no choice but to dive into the digital world after he is framed, accused, and branded as a criminal. Not only must he clear his name and prove his innocence, he must protect his loved ones.

This new game will have 30 new maps in addition to the original maps from the previous game, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and have over 320 Digimon that can be summoned. The release of Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Hacker's Memory. will feature the original Japanese dub with English and German subtitles.

Get ready to get back into the Digital World.

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Hacker's Memory - Release Date Trailer:

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)

DRAGON BALL’s SPECTACULARLY POWERFUL BATTLES RETURN IN BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC.’s DRAGON BALL FighterZ

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. announces DRAGON BALL® FighterZ for Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and PCs via STEAM®. DRAGON BALL FighterZ is a dream collaboration combining classic 2D fighting game dynamics with the DRAGON BALL universe, one of the most popular and iconic anime franchises around the world. DRAGON BALL FighterZ will be playable at the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-fighterz

SHOUT! FACTORY AND TOEI ANIMATION PRESENT ENGLISH DUB PREMIERE SCREENING OF HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW MOVIE ADVENTURE FROM DIGIMON ANIME FEATURE FILM SERIES

“DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. – CONFESSION”
AT ANIME EXPO 2017

The DigiDestined and their Digimon partners take on an old foe and realized a friend is Infected in this new anime feature DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. – CONFESSION, the third feature-length movie from the highly popular DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. film series. Produced by Toei Animation, DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. – CONFESSION has already delighted audiences and loyal fans across Japan.

DIGIMON luminaries Joshua Seth (Tai), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Sora) and Jeff Nimoy (Tentomon) will be present for screening and Q&A.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, July 1, 2017
Time: 10:30 AM – 1 PM Screening and Q&A
Room: LP4/LACC 411

*Special signing and meet & greet to take place at 3PM at Toei Animation booth (#1100).  
DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. – DETERMINATION Blu-ray and DVD will be available at AX 2017.

Dragon Ball Super Puzzle Hunt

Dragon Ball Super Puzzle Hunt is a free, live-experience puzzle hunt game based on the hit anime, Dragon Ball Super. Players will explore AX2017 in order to solve puzzles in a story-based scavenger hunt. There will be no time limit, and participants can start, stop, and resume the game anytime during the Exhibit Hall’s open hours.

Prepare for your journey at www.dragonballsuperofficial.com/puzzlehunt

…And be sure to share your progress with other players by joining #DBSuperHunt

Announcing a global release for Mazinger Z!

The legend, the original super robot anime itself, is coming back to a theater near you!

The Mazinger Z film announcement commemoration event will be held at the Blue Stage at Anime Japan 2017 at Tokyo Big Site on Sunday, March 26, 2017.

First Visual & News Flash
While the frame features a similar silhouette to the original from 45 years ago, the precise detailing is more elaborate.

URL：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciCw3Z6fUUI&feature=youtu.be

With a fifty year long career under his belt, Mazinger Z creator Go Nagai announces his project to the world!

“My beloved Mazinger Z is making a comeback. 45 years after its birth and 50 years since I started my career as a manga artist, this is truly a year to commemorate. I'm very glad that I'm able to bring Mazinger Z back. After all, it is beloved in different places all over the world. It's my sincere wish to bring this movie to the global audience with gratitude to all the fans who've supported Mazinger Z all over the world through the years. Now, onward to the global stage!”

International releases for each region to be announced at a later date.

STAFF
Director : Jyunji Shimizu
Screenplay  : Takahiro Ozawa (Ume)
Mechanical Design : Takayuki Yanase
Character Design : Hiroya Iijima
Art Director : Makoto Ujiie (GREEN)
Associate Director  : Yo★Nakano