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Quentin Tarantino Has A Pitch For A Godzilla Film, Would Turn Toho’s Star Titan Into A Literal God

May 13, 2021

Quentin Tarantino of Pulp Fiction fame isn’t the first filmmaker who comes to mind when you think about who might be best for bringing Daikaiju to life - as influenced as he is by Asian cinema. Source: Kill...

Netflix Debuts New Trailer for Godzilla Singular Point

JB Augustine

April 14, 2021

Television

Ahead of its American premiere, Netflix has dropped a new trailer for Godzilla Singular Point's Western release. Source: Godzilla Singular Point trailer, Netflix Anime Related: Director Adam Wingard Expl...

Japanese Government Clarifies That Aim Of Current Cosplay Copyright Debate “Is Not To Restrict Any Cosplay Activities”

Spencer Baculi

March 14, 2021

Cosplay

Earlier this year, the announcement by Suga Cabinet Minister of the State Shinji Inoue that the Japanese government intended to review the laws regarding copyright and fair use in regards to cosplay led various...

Godzilla’s Look in Upcoming Singular Point Anime Fully Revealed

JB Augustine

February 14, 2021

Anime, Television

After only seeing glimpses of at his final look over the past few months, the full design for Godzilla, or Goji, in the upcoming Netflix anime Singular Point has finally been revealed. Related Rumor: God...

Japanese Government Debating Stricter Copyright Laws For Commercial Cosplayers

Spencer Baculi

February 3, 2021

Cosplay

One of the most popular forms of fan expression and creativity could soon find itself facing new regulations, as the Japanese government is currently in the midst of reviewing how to properly enforce its copyri...

Flashback: The 1960s Batman vs Godzilla Cinematic Showdown That Almost Was

JB Augustine

December 18, 2020

Movies

Batman v Superman. Captain America: Civil War. Godzilla vs. Kong. Even if the substance doesn't quite sizzle as spectacularly as the style, bringing heroes together for a crossover is a no-brainer that reaps a ...

France Bans Access to Popular Hentai Outlet Nhentai, Claims “Site Contains Images of Child Porn”

Spencer Baculi

November 22, 2020

Censorship, Manga

In the latest move by a world government against anime and manga, the French government has begun to restrict access to popular hentai outlet Nhentai, with a new government redirect page warning that the variou...

Gamera Filmography Being Re-released in New Blu-ray Box Sets

JB Augustine

October 27, 2020

Movies

Gamera is coming. Not for a new release for the first time in 15 years, but for new Blu-ray box sets containing the flying fire-breathing turtle's entire filmography. Arrow Video is releasing two sets, o...

New Details Revealed On The Upcoming Shin Ultraman Film From Shinji Higuchi and Hideaki Anno

JB Augustine

June 16, 2020

Movies

Coming from the same team behind 2016's Shin Godzilla, Shin Ultraman was announced last year but updates have been few. We have the latest on the reboot. YouTube's Monstrosities contributor and independent f...

SEGA Removes ‘Rising Sun’ Sonic the Hedgehog Hoodie From Online Store After Causing Offense to Korean Fans

Spencer Baculi

May 25, 2020

Censorship, Video Games

A hoodie featuring a design inspired by the Japanese ‘Rising Sun’ flag has been removed from SEGA’s webstore after Korean fans took offense to the use of the flag’s image due to its associations with World War ...

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