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A highly prestigious and historic summer date featuring legendary Ghibli comic strips, massive generation-defining Nintendo blockbusters, and moving anti-war reflections:

• Kaiketsu Zorori: Mahoutsukai no Deshi/Dai Kaizoku no Takara Sagashi (1993) • Tsuru ni Notte: Tomoko no Bouken (1993) • Pokemon Movie 02: Maboroshi no Pokemon Lugia Bakutan (1999) • Tonari no Yamada-kun (1999)

From Isao Takahata's groundbreaking, beautifully stylized digital watercolor family comedy My Neighbors the Yamadas, and Kunihiko Yuyama's massive box-office phenomenon Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One featuring the legendary debut of Lugia, to the delightfully mischievous cinematic origins of Kaiketsu Zorori, and the deeply moving, educational peace film On a Paper Crane: Tomoko's Adventure... July 17 beautifully bridges massive commercial entertainment with profound artistic milestones.

An absolute powerhouse, earth-shattering date in cinema history marked by the release of the most influential cyberpunk film of all time, legendary fighting game adaptations, and beautiful fairy-tale fantasies:

• Maken Liner 0011 Henshin Seyo! (1972) • Ganbare Genki (1980) • Unico: Mahou no Shima e (1983) • Akira (1988) • Arisubyeon-ui Kkumnamu (1988) • Akai Kiba: Blue Sonnet (1989) • Garou Densetsu: The Motion Picture (1994) • Guskou Budori no Denki (1994) • Yukiwatari (1994)

From Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking, multi-million dollar cyberpunk masterpiece Akira, which forever changed the global landscape of animation, and Masami Hata’s wonderfully surreal Osamu Tezuka fantasy Unico in the Island of Magic, to Masami Obari's explosive, high-octane martial arts spectacle Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture, and the beautiful, literary-inspired reflections of Kenji Miyazawa’s tales (Guskou Budori and Yukiwatari)... July 16 stands as a monumental pillar of cinematic artistic achievement.

An absolute titan of a date in anime history, delivering standard-setting cyberpunk mecha, timeless Studio Ghibli romance, explosive Saiyan finales, and legendary sci-fi premier blockbusters:

• Dirty Pair (1985) • Akuma-kun (Movie) (1989) • Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor the Movie (1989) • Little Nemo (1989) • Dragon Ball Z Movie 13: Ryuuken Bakuhatsu!! Gokuu ga Yaraneba Dare ga Yaru (1995) • Mimi wo Sumaseba (1995) • Ninkuu (Movie) (1995) • Slam Dunk: Hoero Basketman-damashii! Hanamichi to Rukawa no Atsuki Natsu (1995) • Chou Kidou Densetsu DinaGiga (1998)

From the iconic TV debut of the original sci-fi trouble-mashing duo Dirty Pair and Mamoru Oshii’s monumental cyberpunk political thriller Patlabor: The Movie, to Yoshifumi Kondou’s heartwarming Ghibli masterpiece Whisper of the Heart, and the legendary debut of the Dragon Fist in Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon... July 15 stands as one of the most culturally massive and artistically influential dates for anime theatrical releases.

A phenomenal summer lineup featuring delightful rom-com antics, sweeping cosmic space operas, high-speed aviation action, and intense, aristocratic shojo drama:

• The Kabocha Wine: Nita no Aijou Monogatari (1984) • MAPS: Densetsu no Samayoeru Seijin-tachi (1987) • TWD Express Rolling Takeoff (1987) • Oniisama e... (1991)

From Toei Animation's charming, large-scale cinematic romance spin-off The Kabocha Wine, and the legendary, star-faring treasure hunts of the original 80s Maps OVA, to the high-flying, military fighter jet action of TWD Express, and Osamu Dezaki's absolute masterclass in tragic, beautifully dramatic high-society shojo storytelling in Dear Brother... July 14 beautifully bridges lighthearted nostalgia with deeply emotional and stylistic retro masterpieces.

A historic mid-80s theatrical blockbuster date featuring legendary intergalactic voyages, high-stakes international soccer, iconic phantom thief capers, and lighthearted space pirate adventures:

• Captain Tsubasa: Europe Daikessen (1985) • Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru (1985) • Lupin III: Babylon no Ougon Densetsu (1985) • Uchuu Kaizoku Mito no Daibouken: Futari no Joou-sama (1999)

From the profound, beautifully avant-garde and philosophical masterwork Night on the Galactic Railroad, Seijun Suzuki's brilliantly vibrant and stylized Lupin III: Legend of the Gold of Babylon, the high-octane international cinematic debut of Tsubasa Ozora on the European pitch, and the chaotic interstellar family comedy finale of Space Pirate Mito... July 13 stands as a spectacular showcase of classic theatrical anime milestones.

An absolutely historic blockbuster date marking the premiere of one of the greatest cinematic masterpieces of all time, alongside magical girl beach specials, legendary soccer tournaments, and spooky summer ghost hunts:

• Mahou Shoujo Lalabel: Umi ga Yobu Natsuyasumi (1980) • Captain Tsubasa: Sekai Daikessen!! Jr. World Cup (1986) • Gegege no Kitarou: Saikyou Youkai Gundan! Nippon Jouriku!! (1986) • Maple Town Monogatari (Movie) (1986) • Ziggy: Soreyuke! R&R Band (1991) • Cutie Honey F Movie (1997) • Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Tokkyuu! Maboroshi no Kisha (1997) • Jigoku Sensei Nube: Kyoufu no Natsuyasumi!! Ayashi no Umi no Densetsu! (1997) • Mononoke Hime (1997)

From Hayao Miyazaki's record-shattering, revolutionary environmental epic Princess Mononoke and the high-octane pitch action of Captain Tsubasa's Jr. World Cup, to the glamorous theatrical return of Cutie Honey F and a spectacular triple-feature of 90s summer horror comedy (Nube and GeGeGe no Kitarou)... July 12 stands as a legendary pillar of the Japanese summer theatrical season.

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A historic mid-summer date featuring legendary space opera cinema, the definitive pioneer of sleek phantom-thief action, explosive Saiyan combat, and heartwarming family drama:

• Kidou Senshi Gundam II: Ai Senshi-hen (1981) • Cat's Eye (1983) • Dragon Ball Z Movie 07: Kyokugen Battle!! Sandai Super Saiyajin (1992) • Akachan to Boku (1996)

From Yoshiyuki Tomino's legendary theatrical masterpiece Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow, and the iconic premiere of Tsukasa Hojo's sleek, stylish phantom-thief sister trio in Cat's Eye, to the thrilling cinematic debut of Androids 13, 14, and 15 in Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, and the deeply moving, tender slice-of-life brotherhood bonds of Baby and Me... July 11 perfectly bridges cinematic mecha monuments, legendary pop-culture blockbusters, and emotional television classics.