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HiDive To Stream ‘Tokyo Mew Mew New’ Anime

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HiDive To Stream ‘Tokyo Mew Mew New’ Anime

‘Tokyo Mew Mew’ is a science fiction “magical girl” manga written by Reiko Yoshida and illustrated by Mia Ikumi. It was published by Kodansha from 2000 to 2003. A previous series from production company Pierrot ran from 2002 to 2003 for a run of 52 episodes. The Japanese animation studios Yumeta Company and Graphinica developed a reboot anime that is set to be released in July 2022.

As D-Rezzed reported, Sentai Filmworks picked up the reboot for a North American release with plans to stream it to HiDive. The streaming service announced that the show will premiere on its platform on July 5, 2022, the same day as its scheduled release in Japan.

“What’s new in 2022? TOKYO MEW MEW NEW, that’s what,” HiDive said on their website.

The anime features the voice cast: Yuuki Tenma, Mirai Hinata, Ryōko Jūni, Rian Toda, and Momoka Ishii. It is directed by Takahiro Natori and written by Yuka Yamada. Yasuharu Takanashi is handling the music while Satoshi Ishino, who was the animation director for ‘Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood’ handled the character designs.

You can watch the trailer below:

AniTrendz describes the synopsis as follows, “On her first date with the cutest boy in school, Ichigo is exposed to a mysterious ray that meshes her DNA with that of the endangered Iriomote wildcat. She soon discovers that she has developed superhuman abilities and enhanced agility. Her new powers are put to the test when she leads a team with four other girls, each endowed with special abilities of their own. Together, they must now protect the Earth from an alien menace known as Deep Blue.”

The manga had two sequels that followed the original titled ‘Tokyo Mew Mew à La Mode’ and ‘Tokyo Mew Mew Olé.’ The original anime was licensed by 4Kids Entertainment which only produced dubs for the first twenty-six episodes.
Two video games have been produced including ‘Hamepane Tokyo Mew Mew’ and ‘Tokyo Mew Mew – Tōjō Shin Mew Mew! – Minna Issho ni Gohōshi Suru Nyan.’

‘Shine Post’ Anime Picked Up By Sentai Filmworks

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‘Shine Post’ Anime Picked Up By Sentai Filmworks

Sentai Filmworks has picked up the North American distribution rights for the upcoming musical anime ‘Shine Post,’ from the Japanese animation company Studio Kai and director Kei Oikawa. The show is part of a multimedia project from Konami Digital Entertainment and Straight Edge. It includes a video game, manga, and light novel tie-in.
Sentai said on their website that “it has acquired exclusive rights to SHINEPOST, the beautifully crafted anime series based upon the light novel of the same name by Rakuda, author of ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me?” They added that the show will be part of their summer line-up.
The anime is set to be premiered in July 2022 with Sentai releasing it exclusively on the HiDive streaming service. It features music from Yasunori Nishiki and Tsubasa Ito. Yoshihiro Nagata is handling the character designs with Tatsuto Higuchi and Rakuda writing the series.
Voice actors Sayumi Suzushiro, Moeko Kanisawa, Yūko Natsuyoshi, Rimo Hasegawa, Rika Nakagawa, Yu Serizawa, Kurumi Takase, Miyu Kubota, Tomoyo Takayanagi, and Arisa Kōri are starring in the show.
You can watch the trailer below:

Honeys Anime described the synopsis as follows,
“The idol unit TiNgS has big dreams, but they have little to show for their efforts. Kyoka Tamaki, Haru Nabatame, and Rio Seibu put their hopes in the hands of a manager who they’ve been told is the best around, but… what they got was the seemingly lazy Naoki Nissei. However, he does have one particular ability… Join the girls on the path that lights their way to becoming the best idols the world has ever known!”
The light novels are published by ASCII Media Works for their Dengeki Bunko imprint while the manga is released by Media Factory and serialized in the ‘Monthly Comic Alive’ magazine. The video game is produced by Akihiro Ishihara.

Apocalypse Goes Retro With A New Toy Biz-Inspired Action Figure

Mike Phalin
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Apocalypse Goes Retro With A New Toy Biz-Inspired Action Figure

Hasbro has announced another retro-styled Marvel Legends figure. This time we’re returning to the world of X-MEN with a throwback version of the evil Apocalypse. Packaged on a card with artwork reminiscent of the early days when Toy Biz ruled the Marvel license, Apocalypse comes with multiple heads, hands, and other accessories.
This version is a bit of an amalgamation of the original two Apocalypse figures from Toy Biz’s ’90s X-MEN line, but with the color scheme of the character’s appearance in the Fox Cartoon from the same time period. The ancient mutant is $38.99 and is set to conquer collectors’ toy shelves on January 1st, 2023.

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Look upon the future and tremble! He is Apocalypse, the world’s most powerful mutant, and from the ashes of our world he will build a better one.

Includes: figure and eight accessories.

  • 6-INCH-SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE: Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this 6-inch-scale Marvel’s Apocalypse figure inspired by the classic Toy Biz Marvel Legends figures
  • MARVEL COMICS-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Marvel’s Apocalypse figure features textured sculpt and deco inspired by the character’s classic appearances throughout Marvel Comics and includes an alternate head, alternate hands, blast effect, and plasma laser cannon
  • PREMIUM POSABILITY AND ARTICULATION: This 6-inch Legends Series Marvel’s Apocalypse figure features extensive articulation, offering dynamic posability with other Marvel Legends figures
  • RETRO CARD PACKAGING: Includes retro-style cardback inspired by the classic Marvel Toy Biz designs
  • MARVEL UNIVERSE IN 6-INCH SCALE: Look for other Hasbro Marvel Legends Series figures with Marvel Comics-inspired characters (Additional figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

The first Apocolypse figure was a weak entry in Toy Biz’s initial line. It was early; I get it. They were still trying to figure things out after the flopped DC toys and the weird bulky Marvel action figures. Toy Biz got there eventually, and the proceeding waves got better and better. The second version of Apocalypse was shorter but stockier and had a great face sculpt. His hoses were also now, thankfully, detachable. The first figure’s broke so easily.

Too bad that the character was somewhat squandered in his own movie.

What do you think of this purple Apocalypse?
[Source: Hasbro Pulse]

‘Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Awakening of the Trailblazer,’ ‘Char’s Counterattack,’ and Gundam ZZ arrive on Crunchyroll

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‘Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Awakening of the Trailblazer,’ ‘Char’s Counterattack,’ and Gundam ZZ arrive on Crunchyroll

Gundam fans who subscribe to Crunchyroll just got some good news. The streaming service announced that they are adding three entries from Japanese production company Sunrise’s science fiction mech franchise.
“The theme song may say it’s not anime, but brand new additions of the Gundam anime franchise are (now) available on Crunchyroll! Users can now watch all 47 episodes of the 1986 series Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, the 1988 film Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack and the 2010 movie. Mobile Suit Gundam 00 -Awakening of the Trailblazer-,” Crunchyroll said on their website.

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ


Gundam Fandom summarizes the plot as, “As the continuation of Zeta Gundam, this series once again follows the story of the Anti Earth Union Group (AEUG) battleship Argama after Kamille defeats Paptimus Scirocco. To fight off the Axis Zeon, now called the Neo Zeon, Captain Bright Noa recruits a group of teenage junk collectors led by the loudmouthed but powerful Newtype Judau Ashta to pilot the Argama’s mobile suits. Now sporting a lineup of the behemoth MSZ-010 Double Zeta Gundam and the returning MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam, RX-178 Gundam Mk-II and Gundam-like MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki, the group is nicknamed the Gundam Team. As such, this became the first of a number of Gundam series where a team of Gundam mobile suits fight alongside each other regularly. The climax takes place at Side 3 in the Battle of Axis.”

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack


TV Tropes describes the synopsis as follows, “The year is Universal Century 0093: five years have passed since the end of the First Neo-Zeon War. The Earth Federation has recovered and created a new anti-colonial special taskforce to deal with rebel forces: Londo Bell. Elsewhere in space, Char Aznable reappears out of a self-imposed exile with a declaration that he now commands his own Neo-Zeon movement. Unlike movements of the past, Char intends to force the emigration of Earth’s inhabitants to space by bringing about an ice age through dropping asteroids onto the planet. Enter Amuro Ray, now a seasoned veteran of the Londo Bell, who will ensure his arch-rival will not succeed.”

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer


According to a MyAnimeList article, “In the year 2314 AD, the world is at peace. Thanks to the sacrifices of Celestial Being and its mobile suit pilots, the people of Earth experience a time of prosperity and unity, enjoying tranquil lives once thought impossible. Celestial Being, an organization once painted as villains by the Earth Sphere Federation, now exists in public perception as a group of heroes, celebrated in film and culture. When an extraterrestrial threat arrives on Earth, threatening the newly acquired calm stasis, Celestial Being springs back into action. Led by ace pilot Setsuna F. Seiei, the Gundam Meisters of the group battle the hostile alien forces, teaming up with old rivals to protect the human race from certain doom.”
Char was set to appear in ZZ (also known as Double Zeta), but his planned role was removed after he became the main antagonist in ‘Char’s Counterattack.”

Voyager’s Seven Of Nine Finally Joins EXO-6’s Premium Action Figure Line

Mike Phalin
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Voyager’s Seven Of Nine Finally Joins EXO-6’s Premium Action Figure Line

I have a weird way of guessing which figure is next in a series. So when Tuvok showed up recently in the EXO-6 line of premium figures, I assumed that Seven of Nine was not far behind. And look who showed up!
The woman who grew up as a Borg drone before being rescued and rehabilitated by the Voyager crew is the newest Star Trek character to get a pricy action figure. Seven is $220 plus a $20 downpayment and $25 shipping. She’ll be arriving during the fourth quarter of this year.
Jerri Ryan was who everyone turned into Voyager for after the character of Seven of Nine was introduced and subsequently reformed. She sported a catsuit that left little imagination, and watching the arc she went through in the show made her more than just eye candy. Too bad Paramount’s Picard series ruined all that.

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This 1:6-scale figure re-creates this iconic character in exquisite 1:6 detail. Standing approximately 11.5 inches tall, every element, from her purple cat suit and matching holsters for phaser and tricorder to the Borg implants, is authentically reproduced. The original portrait sculpt of Jeri Ryan has an authentic, hand-painted likeness.

Here’s what the sexy reformed Borg babe comes with:

  • Fully Articulated Body: More than 30 points of articulation allow the figure to be displayed in multiple dynamic poses, approximately 30 cm tall.
  • Realistic Portrait: Seven’s portrait is lovingly rendered by top artists, with an excellent likeness of Jeri Ryan. Each head sculpt is specially hand-painted.
  • Purple jumpsuit: Meticulously researched, this outfit matches the pattern, and color of the original, recreated in 1:6 scale. A purple belt is included so she can wear the holsters for the tricorder and phaser. An authentically scaled communicator badge is permanently affixed. Built-in boots replicate the ones used in the original costume.
  • Hands: A total of ten interchangeable hands are included so she can be displayed holding the tricorder, the Type II phaser and Compression Phaser rifle.
  • Display Base: A hexagonal display base featuring the transporter pad will provide additional support for the figure. Two different inserts for the floor of the base can represent the transporter pad or the center of the transporter array.
  • Autograph card: An informational LCARS card that can used to get an autograph from the performer and displayed with your figure.
  • Type II hand phaser. The phaser can be worn in a holster that magnetically attaches to the belt.
  • TR-590 Tricorder X: This standard tricorder can be opened or worn in a holster.
  • Phaser rifle: Compression Phaser rifle used by the Voyager crew.
  • PADD (Personal Access Display Device): the data display device used on board Voyager.

And now for some Seven of Nine best of clips:

[Source: EXO-6]

Sentai Filmworks Grabs ‘Phantom of the Idol’ Anime

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Sentai Filmworks Grabs ‘Phantom of the Idol’ Anime

‘Phantom of the Idol’ is a comedy manga about a lazy pop star who becomes haunted by the ghost of an idol who died tragically. It is written by Hijiki Isoflavone and published by Kodansha. The manga became popular with readers, winning third place in the 2019 Next Manga Award. Its popularity led to an anime adaption being developed by the Japanese animation production company Studio Gokumi set to premiere in July 2022 with Sentai Filmworks picking it up for a North American release.
“Sentai announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to the laugh-out-loud paranormal comedy anime series ‘Phantom of the Idol,’ they said on their website. “Sentai will premiere the series exclusively on HIDIVE, its anime-focused streaming service, during the Summer 2022 simulcast season.”
The show is directed by Daisei Fukuoka with Saori Hosoda handling the character designs.
You can watch the trailer below:

Anime News Network describes the synopsis as follows,
“Yuuya, one half of the boy pop duo ZINGS, may be the laziest performer in the Japanese music industry. His partner is out there giving 110% every night (and, thankfully, he’s quite popular), but Yuuya’s half-assed, sloppy dancing, and his frankly hostile attitude toward the audience, has the fans hating him and his agent looking for any excuse to cut him loose. The career of a pop idol just isn’t the path of easy leisure and adulation Yuuya expected…After a particularly lifeless concert appearance, Yuuya meets a girl backstage. She’s dressed to the nines in a colorful outfit, she’s full of vim and vigor, and all she wants from life is to perform. There’s just one problem: She’s been dead for a year. This is the ghost of Asahi Mogami, the beloved singer whose time on the stage was tragically cut short.”
‘Phantom of the Idol’ is serialized in Kodansha’s ‘Monthly Comic Zero Sum’ magazine.

Just One Bad Day: ARTFX Captures ‘The Killing Joke’ In Statue Form

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Just One Bad Day: ARTFX Captures ‘The Killing Joke’ In Statue Form

Kotobukiya‘s latest ARTFX statue captures the birth of the Joker in a 1/6th scale work of art. His eyes bleeding, his mouth forever stapled into a sinister smile, and his hair chemically changed to a ghastly green; the Joker was born out of accident or maybe fate.
The statue is based on the very first panel after the Joker’s transformation, and this thing is spot on.

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Kotobukiya
Kotobukiya
Kotobukiya
Kotobukiya
Kotobukiya

One day, having lost all emotional support, a Red Hood Gang member is being hunted down by Batman. Cornered with nowhere to run, the man jumps into a river in a frantic attempt to escape. However, chemicals in the water from the Ace Chemical Processing Plant bleach his skin white, his hair bright green, and his lips red. Seeing his reflection in the water, the man stumbles to his feet and lets out an endless howling laugh, thus transforming into a madman.

All it takes is one bad day…
Alan Moore’s The Killing Joke is a well-known story for a reason. It is possibly one of the grimmest, if not the most revealing, Batman stories. It set many things that remained a staple in the Dark Knight’s comics for years. If you’ve not read it, I won’t spoil much. In the comic, we learn one of the many possible origins of The Joker.
This one, which appears to be the most favored among fans, is that the Clown Prince of Crime started as a failed comedian with a pregnant wife. To score money for his growing family, he helps a pair of criminals break into a chemical plant he once was employed by. Batman foils the plot, but the soon-to-be Joker accidentally falls into a vat of chemicals. A series of unfortunate events and the toxins pushed the comedian into becoming Batman’s most devious villain.
What do you think of Joker’s newest collectible? Let us know below.
[Source: Kotobukiya]

Masters Of The Universe’s Stratos Statues Soars, But Not His Price

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Masters Of The Universe’s Stratos Statues Soars, But Not His Price

Wait … Stratos’s species were apes? How’d I never know that? I always figured they were just furry folk who loved feathers. My mind is blown. OK, not really. Stratos was always that sort of character you’d forget about when it came to the rest of the Masters of the Universe roster. He was no Ram Man, that’s for sure.
Regardless, the design of the flying ape man has been iconic since his figure first appeared on toy shelves in the ’80s. Even if he wasn’t the most popular character, he was the one with the jetpack, and we all wanted jetpacks as kids. If you’ve been collecting the Art Scale He-Man statues from Iron Studios, Stratos has now been added to that line. The 1/10th scale statue features the winged hero taking flight in his classic red helmet and jetpack.
The collectibles market has taken a turn into unaffordability over the past couple of years. Geek Chic has not only made collecting more mainstream, but it has helped to drive up the price of nearly everything. Luckily, Iron Studios is producing lines like the Art Scale series, which doesn’t break the bank. For example, Stratos will cost $29.99 to pre-order, and the final tally will cost $149.99. That’s better than many other Masters of the Universe items we’ve recently covered. Look for the figure to ship during the second quarter of next year.

Iron Studios
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Iron Studios

From the top of the peaks of the Mystic Mountains, between trunks and ramifications of the local vegetation, cut by the ivory and white mist from the high-altitude clouds, the noble and heroic winged warrior takes flight, confident and powerful in his natural habitat, his bravery, leadership, and aerial acrobatics skills make him one of the most valuable allies of the Masters of the Universe in their fight against the evil forces led by the sorcerer Skeletor, the lord of the Snake Mountain, and his minions. Bringing a jetpack on his back to enhance his flight speed, and with his sharpen eyes like a bird of prey, besides a great fighter he acts like a sneaky spy to the heroic warriors, defenders of planet Eternia.

Let us know what you think of Stratos below.
[Source: Iron Studios]

This Modernized Casey Jones Statue Is Ready To Trash Criminal Scum

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Casey Jones is the greatest non-mutant ever to grace the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles roster, charging headfirst into a fight as he yells his nonsensical battle cry. Everything improved when he was around, whether it was the original, brutal version in the Mirage Comics or the comically unhinged Jones we saw in the 1987 cartoon.
Iron Studios has put a slightly modern spin on the sportswear-obsessed vigilante with this newest BDS Art Scale statue. Casey Jones comes equipped with his usual assortment of weaponry, including a golf bag full of clubs and bats. His signature mask and left shoulder pad are present, but now he’s got some additional protection below the waist.
Casey can be pre-ordered for $31.99. The total cost to bring home this statue will be $159.99. However, the release date isn’t until the second quarter of 2023.
Iron Studios

Iron Studios
Iron Studios

Ferocious and moody, the urban vigilante with long hair, patrols the alleys and streets of New York City, hiding his identity with a Hockey mask, he wields his hockey stick, preparing himself to hit two hockey pucks in an offensive strike against his opponents. Carrying a golf bag on his back with golf clubs to be used as combat weapons, the warrior ally of the Mutant Ninja Turtles uses cycling gloves and other sports protective equipment over his casual clothes as a combat suit to impose his rough and intimidating looks and personality into his enemies. Over a pedestal of a diorama set reflecting his territory, with old rusty pipes, broken bricks and a trash can with launched shuriken stars from his ninja rivals of the Foot Clan, Iron Studios present the statue “Casey Jones BDS – TMNT – Art Scale 1/10”, with the anti-hero holding his club with the name “Eastman” printed as a brand, a tribute from Iron Studios to his creator on the comics.

What do you think of this statue? Let us know below.
[Source: Iron Studios]

Classic Thimble Theatre Popeye Takes On Bluto In This Exclusive Set

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Classic Thimble Theatre Popeye Takes On Bluto In This Exclusive Set

Well, blow me down! Popeye and Bluto are at it again! The runt and the brute are having a quarrel, and neither character is getting away unscathed. Bruised knuckles and black eyes are in abundance with this PX Previews Exclusive boxset.
We spotted this over at the Big Bad Toy Store. For $69.99, you’ll get the two 1/12 scale figures in a window box. From the description, it says that they will come with interchangeable accessories. So, I am guessing this means alternate hands and probably a can of spinach.
Popeye and Bluto have several points of articulation, but given their cartoony dimensions, I’m not sure what sort of dynamic poses these guys can get into. On the other hand, limited display options may be a small price to pay, considering how close these figures look to the Segar comic strips.
These PX Exclusive figures are variations of Boss Fight Studios’ previously released Popeye and Bluto. Other characters available for pre-order include Olive Oyl, Castor Oyl, Wimpy, Poopdeck Pappy, Sea Hag, and Popeye in his Famous Studios white sailor suit. Each of those figures can be ordered directly from BFS for $34.99.
 

Boss Fight Studios
Boss Fight Studios
Boss Fight Studios

Now presenting the PREVIEWS Exclusive Battle Damaged Bluto and Popeye figure pack: an amazing set depicting some of the greatest comic fight scenes ever with Bluto and Popeye bruised and beaten. With unique outfit colors and interchangeable accessories. This special exclusive brings to life the core battle between these eternal rivals in a way that’s never been done before. The 2-pack in collectible window box packaging is a great addition to any collector’s shelf!

Are you a Popeye fan? Are the residents of Sweet Haven underused when it comes to multimedia? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
[Source: Big Bad Toy Store]

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