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NO MORE映画泥棒
The 'NO MORE 映画泥棒' (No More Movie Thief) anti-piracy campaign is updating its cinema commercials and graphics on August 28, 2026, with a new focus on smartphone filming and multilingual messaging, and has recently collaborated with tokusatsu franchises and released gashapon merchandise.
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The 'NO MORE 映画泥棒' campaign, known for its pre-film anti-piracy etiquette videos in Japanese theaters, has been actively evolving. In June 2026, Bandai announced two separate gashapon accessory lines based on the campaign's characters, including Camera Man, Patrol Light Man, Popcorn Man, and Juice Man. The six types of miniature figures, each about 2.4 cm tall, were set for release in the fourth week of June for 300 yen each.
The campaign expanded into a crossover with major tokusatsu franchises in July. A special collaboration video featuring Kamen Rider Zeztz and Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity began screening in theaters nationwide from July 3, 2026, ahead of their respective films opening July 24. The video showed the two heroes stopping a Camera Man character from illegally filming.
The most recent update, announced for August 28, 2026, revamps the campaign's focus to address modern viewing habits. The new visuals center on a man using a smartphone to film the screen. The campaign adds multilingual messaging and introduces the Japan Film Production Properization Organization (Eiteki) at the end of the video.
Key facts
- Campaign update date
- August 28, 2026 ↗
- New campaign focus
- Smartphone filming and multilingual messaging ↗
- Tokusatsu collaboration
- Kamen Rider Zeztz and Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity ↗
- Collaboration video screening start
- July 3, 2026 ↗
- Gashapon release
- Fourth week of June 2026, 300 yen each ↗
- Gashapon characters
- Camera Man, Patrol Light Man, Popcorn Man, Juice Man ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Announced
- campaign revamp with smartphone focus and multilingual support (NO MORE 映画泥棒 anti-piracy campaign update) · 2026-08-22
- Release
- short_film · July 3, 2026 · Japan · 2026-07-02
- Release
- game · fourth week of June 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-02
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All coverage
Aug 22
The "NO MORE 映画泥棒" (No More Film Thief) anti-piracy campaign will update its cinema commercials and graphics starting August 28. The new visuals center on a man using a smartphone to film the screen. The campaign adds multilingual messaging and introduces the Japan Film Production Properization Organization (Eiteki) at the end of the video.
Aug 12
Torn Banner Studios released version 1.0 of No More Room in Hell 2 on August 12, 2026, ending an early access period that began in October 2024. The full release includes the Armageddon update, adding a Survival mode with three maps, a Raven Rock objective map, Solo Mode, a Rescue Beacon item, Merits currency, and Weekly Assignments. The game supports up to 8 players and is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Aug 4
Torn Banner Studios announced on July 28 that the zombie survival shooter No More Room in Hell 2 will officially leave early access and launch on August 11 local time. The game supports cooperative play for up to eight players, who start from different points on a map, gather resources, regroup, and push toward objectives while managing infection and permadeath. The 1.0 update, named 'Armageddon,' will add the sixth map, Raven Rock, a survival mode with three dedicated maps, and a solo mode for map progression without permadeath. The update also expands character customization, adds weekly objectives, and strengthens the tutorial to address criticism about the game's high entry barrier. Hard and Nightmare difficulties will become more challenging for veterans. Cross-play is planned, uniting PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players in a shared pool. A wipe will reset all accounts at version 1.0, with early access players receiving special cosmetic packs based on their play history. The PC version will be sold at 35% off from the official release date, with no price changes afterward. The game currently does not support Japanese in-game text.
Jul 21
Gilang Gumelar Studios released Wiseman: No More Breakups on Steam on July 21. The rhythm combat game is set on a moving train and tasks players with defeating bosses including the girlfriend's friends, siblings, parents, and ex-boyfriend. A 10% launch discount brings the price to 238 yen until August 4. The game does not currently support Japanese.
Jul 2
The No More Movie Thief anti-piracy campaign will screen a special collaboration video featuring Kamen Rider Zeztz and Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity in theaters nationwide from July 3, 2026. The video shows the two heroes teaming up to stop a Camera Man character from illegally filming. The films Kamen Rider Zeztz: Farewell Mission and Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity: The Day the Sun Cried open July 24.
Jun 21
Bandai is releasing a set of gashapon accessories based on the 'NO MORE Movie Thieves' characters shown in Japanese theaters before films to discourage recording. The lineup includes six types of miniature figures, each about 2.4 cm tall, with a lobster clasp and ring parts. They will be available from the fourth week of June for 300 yen each.
Jun 19
Publisher No More Robots and developer IceLemonTea Studio released the interview simulation game Thank You for Your Application on PC via Steam on June 19. Players take the role of an interviewer at a megacorporation in the fictional Sorashima City in 2066, deciding applicants' fates while managing their own precarious finances and housing. The game features branching storylines and includes a new demo alongside the full release.
Jun 2
Bandai will release a set of six emblem accessories based on the "NO MORE Movie Th thieves" anti-piracy mascots, including Camera Man, Patrol Light Man, Popcorn Man, and Juice Man, as 300 yen Gashapon capsules starting in the fourth week of June.