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New Kamen Rider movie “Agito: Superpower War ” set for April 2026 release

Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising receives another release delay

Milky☆Subway theatrical release gets retro-styled poster from designer Yorokov

Netflix series “Straight to Hell” shares first teaser, announces additional cast

Kokuho becomes Japan's highest-grossing domestic live-action film

Japan Society to welcome acclaimed anime director Shinichiro Watanabe for Foreign Exchange 2025 film & discussion series

Comedy duo DOWNTOWN announce new streaming service

Kokuho is selected by EIREN as Japan's "Best International Feature Film" submission for the 98th Academy Awards

Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe: At A Confessional hits Amazon Prime in September

Omoinotake contribute new original song "Gravity" for upcoming film (LOVE SONG)

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