Godzilla: Minus One Theatrical Poster and Trailer Released

 

The King of Monsters is set to return to his native Japan and its cinemas this coming fall, as Toho and director Takashi Yamazaki unleash Godzilla on Post-War Japan with the new Reiwa era movie “Godzilla: Minus One” - which has a new trailer and poster to its name!

Check out the trailer below and see Gojira’s triumphant return to the big screen!

Godzilla: Minus One Trailer Godzilla: Minus One hits theaters in Japan on November, and the rest of the world this December!

ICYMI: New Godzilla 2023 Film Renamed "Godzilla: Minus One" - Coming This Fall

 

The King of Monsters is making his long awaited comeback to the live-action movie scene in his native Japan at the end of the year! Toho has officially unveiled the first teaser trailer and new poster for "Godzilla: Minus One" - which will commemorate the 68th anniversary of Gojira and arrives in cinemas this fall!

GODZILLA MINUS ONE Official Teaser

Godzilla: Minus One will be released on November in Japan and in December in the US!

Shin Ultraman First Teaser and Posters Revealed

One of the greatest Tokusatsu heroes of Japan and of all time is getting the “Shin” treatment and a new live-action film that reboots him for a new generation, as Tsuburaya Productions, Toho, and khara, Inc. team up to present the very first look at “Shin Ultraman” - the new modern reimagining of the giant hero of light called “Ultraman” who fights to defend Earth and the universe from giant kaiju and evil threats!

Check out this first teaser released, which reunites the “Shin Godzilla team of Shinji Higuchi and Hideaki Anno of Evangelion fame!

Also released were these posters promoting the film.

 

 Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the Ultraman franchise, Shin Ultraman will be released some time in 2021!

Rurouni Kenshin “The Final” and “The Beginning” theatrical poster released

Released today via the official Japanese Twitter account of the films, here is a look at the theatrical poster to the upcoming double live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies hitting later this year - aptly called “Rurouni Kenshin: The Final” and “Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning”. Once again starring Takeru Satoh as series lead Himura Kenshin and both films directed again by Keishi Otomo, the films would adapt the “Jinchu” and “Remembrance/ Tenchu” respectively - following Kenshin and his friends dealing with the vengeance of Enishi, played by Mackenyu, and then detailing Kenshin’s early days as Hitokiri Battousai and meeting his first wife Tomoe, who will be played by Junko Iwao.

Rurouni Kenshin “The Final” and “The Beginning” is set for release in Japan on July 3 and August 7 respectively.

First Trailer for "Godzilla: The City Mechanized For Final Battle" released

After bringing their "King of Monsters" to anime movie form last year with "Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters" (aka "Godzilla: Monster Planet" and is streaming in Netflix), Toho has released the very first trailer for the follow up in the Godzilla anime trilogy called "Godzilla: The City Mechanized For Final Battle". Following the events of the first film, the human survivors who returned to Earth to reclaim the planet from Godzilla see themselves allying with natives who have lived on the planet... With the key to defeating the Big G lying with Mechagodzilla!

Godzilla: The City Mechanized For Final Battle Trailer
Godzilla: The City Mechanized For Final Battle will be released in Japan on May 18, before making its way to Netflix eventually!

Mazinger Z: Infinity title and trailer revealed

Bringing back the granddaddy of all Japanese Super Robots in a new CGI Anime film, Toei Animation has released the very first official trailer for "Mazinger Z: Infinity" - which honors Mazinger Z's 45th Anniversary and will be released early next year in Japanese theaters. The Chogokin super robot created by Go Nagai has gone through several adventures and iterations since his debut in October 1972, but now he'll be coming back in a new movie headed to cinemas on the land of the rising sun!

Via CrunchyRoll, here's a look at that AWESOME NEW TRAILER. MAZIN GO~!!!


Mazinger Z: Infinity Trailer
Mazinger Z: Infinity will be released on January 13th, 2018.

Sadako vs Kayako announcement trailer released

2016 is truly the "year of the versus battles" between iconic figures in pop culture and Japan isn't pulling any punches in their line-up of characters to fight against each other either, as The Ring and The Grudge/ Ju-On's own horrific creatures prepare to do battle against one another in the upcoming "Sadako vs Kayako" crossover horror film!

Here's the announcement trailer below via Kadokawa and NBC Universal Japan, which gives a small taste of the horror to come.


Sadako vs Kayako announcement trailer
Sadako vs Kayako comes out in Japanese theaters on June 18.

Rurouni Kenshin: First picture of Takeru Satoh back as Kenshin for RK sequel

After being released in theaters last year to critical acclaim, the live-action adaptation of Nobuhiko Watsuki's epic samurai Manga/ Anime Rurouni Kenshin is getting not one, but TWO sequels next year, and will see Takeru Satoh returning as the wandering samurai turned protector.

Known as "Samurai X" to western and international audiences, the new movies won't be out until the beginning of summer 2014. However, the first screenshot from the second film has finally come online, and courtesy of the RK (Samurai X) Facebook page and the Takeru Satoh blog!

It's Himura Kenshin walking inside the Kamiya Dojo. Is he expecting a fight to happen, or is something else going on? For sure, there's more action to be had now that a certain enemy of his to inherit the title of "Hitokiri Battousai" after his retirement is coming.

With Tatsuya Fujiwara of "Death Note" fame cast as "Shishio Makoto", the new sequels will be entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc". Many Kenshin fans got a taste of what a live action version of their favorite Rurouni warrior could do... And it'll definitely be more intense come the new films next year.

No official release date has been given for the sequels, but expect Rurouni Kenshin to blast into Japanese theaters first in Summer 2014, then get released internationally soon afterward.

Godzilla: Viral marketing for 2014 film begins with "Godzilla Encounters"

With Pacific Rim all ready to unleash Giant Robots vs Kaiju in cinemas this weekend, Warner Bros. and Legendary have begun their next initiative in starting the next BIG Monster movie to hit next year... Namely the iconic and legendary "Kaiju" terror of Japan itself, Godzilla!

Set to make an impact next year without any giant robots to stand in its way, the filmmakers behind the new Godzilla film have officially begun the viral marketing campaign for the movie by opening the Tumblr site "Godzilla Encounters" for the general public to sign up and be a part of.

With the 2013 edition of the San Diego Comic Con happening next week and the film very much being a big part of the promotions, the viral marketing is set in the "Real World", and teases the destruction and tension to come with the new movie, which lands on the same year as the Japanese Monster's 60th Anniversary! For more info, visit "Godzilla Encounter.com" and the source post at Coming Soon.

Godzilla, directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, and Bryan Cranston, will be tearing itself into 3D and conventional theaters next year on May 16, 2014.

The Hobbit: New trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey goes online

Via Bleeding Cool, MSN has posted up the newest full length trailer to Peter Jackson's first chapter of The Hobbit trilogy - "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"! Better sit back and prepare to return to Middle-Earth this December, as the tale of Bilbo Baggins' adventure begins!

UPDATE (9/20): MSN took down the embedded link, but Warner Bros. official YouTube page has already posted up the official trailer. Also, the movie's official website also allows you to create your own trailer! Visit it or Bleeding Cool for details.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Trailer #2
The Hobbit begins on December 13, 2012!

Rurouni Kenshin shows in the RP this October via SM Cinemas!

Good things truly come to those who wait, and for Rurouni Kenshin/ Samurai X fans in the Philippines, that time is coming this October!

By way of SM Cinema's Facebook page and the millions (and millions) of RK fans reposting, Rurouni Kenshin is FINALLY coming to Philippine shores this October 17, exclusively on SM Cinemas!

UPDATE (9/12 @ 11:05PM): As of the evening of September 12, SM Cinema's Facebook page took down the original post, picture, and story advertising the release of "Rurouni Kenshin" in SM Cinemas in the Philippines. More details to follow as they arise.

UPDATE (9/13 @ 1:10AM): The film is still pushing through with its release, and an article by ZEN Otaku Honbu clarifies matters on the SM Cinema Facebook page post. The October 17 date is still tentative... But Rurouni Kenshin will indeed be showing on the RP!

First review of Rurouni Kenshin Live Action now online

Following its release in theaters in Japan last weekend, the live-action film adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki's epic Samurai manga/ anime series Rurouni Kenshin has finally gotten reviews online. Kotaku has one of the first reviews up, and reviewer Richard Elsenbels highlights his review by calling the movie a "nearly perfect film adaptation". It has yet to be scheduled for an international release, but outpouring support and demand from the fanbase around the world have pushed for it to come sooner than later. Until such time an announcement is made, we can only hope and pray than Kenshin comes to a theater near you outside Japan.

Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Trailer w/ English Subs
Rurouni Kenshin was released by Warner Bros, is currently playing in Japanese theaters.

Space Sheriff Gavan Trailer!

Via Cinema Today and Anime News Network, the trailer for the live action movie adaptation of Toei's Space Sheriff Gavan! Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the legendary metal hero and tokusatsu series from the 1980's, the film follows a new Gavan named Genki Jumonji (played by Yuma Ishagaki) , as he fights alongside other legendary metal heroes to protect the earth against an alien threat. The original Gavan, Retsu Ichijouji (played by the original actor Kenji Ohba), joins the adventure to help the new generation, alongside other legendary Space Sheriffs, Sharivan and Shaider!

Space Sheriff Gavan The Movie Trailer
Space Sheriff Gavan opens on Japanese theaters on October 20!

Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie poster debuts online

With a new trailer debuting this week to hype the release of the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie in August, it seems the very first official poster has also made its way online!

There he is, Takeru Satoh (Kamen Rider Den-O) as Himura Kenshin... formerly known as Hitokiri Battousai! If you haven't seen the trailer yet, check it out here to compliment the release of this fashionably awesome new poster!

Rurouni Kenshin debuts in Japanese theaters on August 25!

Rurouni Kenshin 2nd Trailer arrives online

Via JEFusion, the second trailer for the live action adaptation of Nobuhiko Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin. Starring Takeru Satoh of Kamen Rider Den-O fame as Kenshin Himura, the movie will focus on the first story arc with Kenshin's introduction and eventually squaring off against Jine, the Oniwabanshu, and Saito Hajime. Emi Takei plays Kamiya Kaoru, Munetaka Aoki will play Sagara Sanosuke, Yuu Aoi is Megumi Takani, and Taketo Tanaka will be Myojin Yahiko. Musician and actor Koji Kikkawa of Kamen Rider W fame (he played Kamen Rider Skull) will play the deadly Jine Udo, while Yosuke Eguchi will take on the role of Saito Hajime. If you haven't already, check out the second trailer below!



Rurouni Kenshin second trailer

Intended to be the first of a series of films that will also be distributed internationally, Ruroni Kenshin will be the live action realization that fans of the manga and anime series will absolutely want to see in theaters. For more information and details on the story, read up the source post at JEFusion!

Rurouni Kenshin slashes its way to theaters in Japan on August 25th!

Kamen Rider X Super Sentai Poster and 2nd Trailer!

Via updates from JEFusion, the first poster and second teaser trailer for Kamen Rider X Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen has been released! Exploding into Japanese theaters this April, the whole assemble of Kamen Riders and Super Sentai will gather together for the first time, in one explosive movie that will decide the fate of the universe! As seen in the new 42 second teaser trailer, things are going to get hyped up between Riders and Sentai!



Kamen Rider X Super Sentai 2nd Trailer

Here's the plot synopsis for the movie:

"For a long time, the Kamen Riders and Super Sentai have defended the peace on Earth. But something has happened to change all of that. 


Tsukasa Kadoya / Kamen Rider Decade gathers the past evil organizations fought by Kamen Riders and becomes the Great Leader of "Dai-Shocker" and has begun to attack all of the Super Sentai. 


Meanwhile, Captain Marvelous / GokaiRed takes control of "Dai-Zangyack", becoming its Great Emperor, has begun to attack all of the Kamen Riders. What is this "Big Machine Project" that the leaders of Dai-Shocker and Dai-Zangyack speak of?

To solve the mystery of the battle, the Denliner goes into the past. Fourze is.. The Go-busters are... Kamen Rider #1 is... The Gorangers are... ?! The greatest hero battle in history! Which is the strongest?"


For more info and details, visit the source post at JEFusion!

Kamen Rider X Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen sees release on April 21st in Japan!

First teaser to Super Hero Taisen debuts!

Via JEFusion, here's the very first 24-second teaser to the much awaited and anticipated crossover movie of the year, Super Hero Taisen (also "officially" titled as Super Hero Taisen: All Kamen Riders vs All Super Sentai)! Next to featuring a gathering of every imaginable Rider and Sentai hero out there, the short clip features GokaiRed, as he declares his intent in defeating ALL of the Kamen Riders! Check it out below!



Super Hero Taisen 1st Teaser Trailer

40 Kamen Riders meet 200 Super Sentai in the ultimate crossover battle this year! For more info, check out the source post at JEFusion! 

Super Hero Taisen raises Tokusatsu and Sentai hell on theaters this May!

13 Assassins looks awesome!

I haven't seen a film by Japanese director Takashi Miike for a long while, and this newest film he has, 13 Assassins, simply left me stunned and speechless after I checked out the trailer via Slash Film! Controversial as they are, if you've seen any of his films like Ichi The Killer and the Dead or Alive series, then you'll know what I'm talking about here. This samurai flick was released last September in Japan, and finally makes its way to the western shores come April 29. It has the makings of another violent and awesome epic that'll certainly pique any action buff's interest, so give it a go and check out the trailer below! For more info, check out the source post over at Slash Film!

13 Assassins Trailer

13 Assassins drops into US cinemas on April 29!