New Edition of Japanese TOHO SPECIAL EFFECTS DVD COLLECTION Magazine Series to Feature 78 Different Films

DeAgostini Japan is releasing a magazine series that comes with DVDs of 78 Toho FX movies. Photo courtesy of DeAgostini Japan. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Source: DeAgostini Japan press release
Official Website: https://deagostini.jp/r/tt2/

Cover for the first issue. Photo courtesy of DeAgostini Japan. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

The collectibles company DeAgostini Japan will release their bi-weekly magazine Toho Special Effects DVD Collection - New and Expanded Edition (増補新版東宝特撮映画DVDコレクション, Zōho Shinpan Tōhō Tokusatsu Eiga DVD Korekushon) at bookstores across Japan and on the official DeAgostini website starting Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

This "magazine with DVD" series will delve deeply into the appeal of Toho's special effects films, with each issue focusing one movie. The lineup features a total of 78 Toho FX films, both old and new, including sci-fi masterpieces and epic spectaculars, centered around the golden age of the 1950s and 60s when Toho displayed its high-class special effects technology to the world. As part of Godzilla's 70th anniversary celebration, Toho Special Effects DVD Collection - New and Expanded Edition will thoroughly analyze the Godzilla series from the original GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira, 1954) to the 2018 feature film GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER (ゴジラ星を喰う者, Gojira Hoshi wo Kū-mono). Early issues will include the MOTHRA (モスラ, Mosura, 1961), Toho's first marine special effects film, ATRAGON (海底軍艦, Kaitei Gunkan,1963), and SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016).

The first issue will sell for the special price of 590 yen, with issue 2 and on available at the regular price of 1,799 yen each.

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■ Magazine Overview

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In each issue, the magazine analyzes the appeal of Toho special effects movies from various angles...

・Work commentary

The included films are explained in detail and highlights are introduced.

・Monster Encyclopedia, Weapon Encyclopedia, Actor Encyclopedia

Introducing the monsters, weapons, and actors that appear in the included works.

・Behind the Scenes

Using treasured behind-the-scenes photos, the series looks back on the film's production, including the process of making the monster suits, special effects, and the filming of the main feature.

・Main Posters From Original Theatrical Release

Representative posters for each film seen at movie theaters and on street corners are included in the magazine.

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・Interview with Director Koichi Kawakita

A regular column that discusses the appeal and highlights of Toho special effects films from the perspective of Koichi Kawakita, special effects director on the Heisei Godzilla series (1989-1995).

■ A Wealth Of Bonuses To Make Collecting Even More Enjoyable

The series also comes with a wealth of bonuses, including special items, to add to collectors' enjoyment...

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1. Special DVD Folder

The third issue comes with an original design folder to store the DVDs included with each issue.

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2. Toho Special Effects Movie Sticker Encyclopedia

The fourth issue comes with a "mount book" to hold the original stickers that come with each issue.

3. A Gift For All Readers

Those who subscribe to issues 1 to 18 will receive an original T-shirt printed with posters of Toho's special effects movies and a logo sticker for their smartphone or notebook.

■ Product Details

Title: Toho Special Effects DVD Collection - New and Expanded Edition
Price: Special Price For The First Issue: 590円 (Approximately $4.14 US, Tax Included) Regular Price From The Second Issue: 1,799円 (Approximately $12.63 US, Tax Included)
Date Of First Issue: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Publication Cycle: Bi-weekly
Number Of Issues: 78 Issues In Total (Planned)
Specifications: A4 Size / 14+4 Pages (Including Front Cover)

Scheduled Publication Lineup

No. 1 1954 GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira)
No. 2 2016 SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira)
No. 3 1964 MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA (モスラ対ゴジラ, Mosura Tai Gojira)
No. 4 1963 ATRAGON (海底軍艦, Kaitei Gunkan)
No. 5 1964 GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER (三大怪獣地球最大の決戦, San Daikaijū Chikyū Saidai no Kessen)
No. 6 1961 MOTHRA (モスラ, Mosura)
No. 7 1955 GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ゴジラの逆襲, Gojira no Gyakushū)
No. 8 1973 SUBMERSION OF JAPAN (日本沈没, Nihon Chinbotsu)
No. 9 1962 KING KONG VS. GODZILLA (キングコング対ゴジラ, Kingu Kongu Tai Gojira)
No. 10 1956 RODAN (空の大怪獣ラドン, Sora no Daikaijū Radon)
No. 11 1957 THE MYSTERIANS (地球防衛軍, Chikyū Bōeigun)
No. 12 1966 THE WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (サンダ対ガイラ, Sanda Tai Gaira)
No. 13 1965 INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER (怪獣大戦争, Kaijū Daisensō)
No. 14 1974 GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (ゴジラ対メカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira)
No. 15 1968 DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (怪獣総進撃, Kaijū Sōshingeki)
No. 16 1963 MATANGO (マタンゴ)
No. 17 1965 FRANKENSTEIN VS. BARAGON (フランケンシュタイン対地底怪獣バラゴン, Furankenshutain Tai Chitei Kaijū)
No. 18 1984 RETURN OF GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira)
No. 19 1960 HUMAN VAPOR (ガス人間第一号, Gasu Ningen Dai Ichigō)
No. 20 2004 GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (ゴジラ FINAL WARS, Gojira Final Wars)
No. 21 1959 BATTLE IN OUTER SPACE (宇宙大戦争, Uchū Daisensō)
No. 22 1962 GORATH (妖星ゴラス, Yōsei Gorasu)
No. 23 1989 GUNHED (ガンヘッド新規追加, Ganheddo)
No. 24 1989 GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE (ゴジラVSビオランテ, Gojira vs Biorante)
No. 25 1958 VARAN (大怪獣バラン, Daikaijū Baran)
No. 26 1956 GODZILLA, KING OF THE MONSTERS (怪獣王ゴジラ新規追加, Kaijū ō Gojira)
No. 27 2001 GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (ゴジラ・モスラ・キングギドラ大怪獣総攻撃, Gojira Mosura Kingu Gidora Daikaijū Sōkōgeki)
No. 28 1991 GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH (ゴジラVSキングギドラ, Gojira vs Kingu Gidora)
No. 29 1975 TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (メカゴジラの逆襲, Mekagojira no Gyakushū)
No. 30 1969 LATITUDE ZERO (緯度0大作戦, Ido 0 Daisakusen)
No. 31 1967 KING KONG ESCAPES (キングコングの逆襲, Kingu Kongu No Gyakushū)
No. 32 1992 GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA (ゴジラVSモスラ, Gojira vs Mosura)
No. 33 1966 EBIRAH: HORROR OF THE DEEP (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ南海の大決闘, Gojira Ebira Mosura Nankai no Daikettō)
No. 34 1993 GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II (ゴジラVSメカゴジラ, Gojira vs Mekagojira)
No. 35 1994 GODZILLA VS. SPACEGODZILLA (ゴジラVSスペースゴジラ, Gojira vs Supēsugojira)
No. 36 1995 GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラVSデストロイア, Gojira vs Desutoroia)
No. 37 2002 GODZILLA AGAINST MECHAGODZILLA (ゴジラ×メカゴジラ, Gojira x Mekagojira)
No. 38 2003 GODZILLA: TOKYO S.O.S. (ゴジラ×モスラ×メカゴジラ東京SOS, Gojira × Mosura × Mekagojira Tōkyō SOS)
No. 39 1959 THE THREE TREASURES (日本誕生, Nihon Tanjō)
No. 40 1964 DOGORA THE SPACE MONSTER (宇宙大怪獣ドゴラ, Uchū Daikaijū Dogora)
No. 41 1971 GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH (ゴジラ対ヘドラ, Gojira Tai Hedora)
No. 42 1974 ESPY (エスパイ, Esupai)
No. 43 1967 SON OF GODZILLA (怪獣島の決戦ゴジラの息子, Kaijū Shima no Kessen Gojira no Musuko)
No. 44 1999 GODZILLA 2000 (ゴジラ2000 ミレニアム, Gojira 2000 Mireniamu)
No. 45 1977 WAR IN SPACE (惑星大戦争, Wakusei Daisensō)
No. 46 1972 GODZILLA VS. GIGAN (地球攻撃命令ゴジラ対ガイガン, Chikyū Kōgeki Meirei Gojira Tai Gaigan)
No. 47 2000 GODZILLA VS. MEGAGUIRUS (ゴジラ×メガギラス G消滅作戦, Gojira × Megagirasu G Shōmetsu Sakusen)
No. 48 1996 REBIRTH OF MOTHRA (モスラ, Mosura)
No. 49 1997 REBIRTH OF MOTHRA 2 (モスラ2 海底の大決戦, Mosura 2 Kaitei No Daisakusen)
No. 50 1961 THE LAST WAR (世界大戦争, Sekai Daisensō)
No. 51 1958 THE H-MAN (美女と液体人間, Bijo to Ekitai Ningen)
No. 52 1998 REBIRTH OF MOTHRA 3 (モスラ3 キングギドラ来襲, Mosura 3 Kingu Gidora Raishū)
No. 53 1970 SPACE AMOEBA (決戦! 南海の大怪獣, Kessen! Nankai no Daikaijū)
No. 54 1969 ALL MONSTERS ATTACK (ゴジラ・ミニラ・ガバラオール怪獣大進撃, Gojira Minira Gabara Ōru Kaijū Daishingeki)
No. 55 1960 SECRET OF THE TELEGIAN (電送人間, Densō Ningen)
No. 56 1973 GODZILLA VS. MEGALON (ゴジラ対メガロ, Gojira Tai Megaro)
No. 57 1994 OROCHI, THE EIGHT-HEADED DRAGON (ヤマトタケル, Yamato Takeru)
No. 58 1980 DEATHQUAKE (地震列島新規追加, Jishin Rettō)
No. 59 1954 INVISIBLE AVENGER (透明人間, Tōmei Ningen)
No. 60 1984 SAYONARA JUPITER (さよならジュピター, Sayonara Jupitā)
No. 61 1956 MADAME WHITE SNAKE (白夫人の妖恋新規追加, Byaku Fujin no Yōren)
No. 62 1977 HOUSE (HOUSE ハウス, Hausu)
No. 63 1963 SAMURAI PIRATE (大盗賊新規追加, Dai Tōzoku)
No. 64 1966 THE ADVENTURES OF TAKLA MAKAN (奇巌城の冒険新規追加, Kiganjō no Bōken)
No. 65 1965 KWAIDAN (怪談, Kaidan)
No. 66 1975 CONFLAGRATION (東京湾炎上, Tōkyō Wan Enjō Dai 67-gō)
No. 67 1987 PRINCESS FROM THE MOON (竹取物語, Taketori Monogatari)
No. 68 1971 LAKE OF DRACULA (呪いの館血を吸う眼, Noroi no Yakata Chi Wo Su Me)
No. 69 1972 DAIGORO VS. GOLIATH (怪獣大奮戦ダイゴロウ対ゴリアス新規追加, Kaijū Dai Funsen Daigorō Tai Goriasu)
No. 70 1965 CRAZY ADVENTURE (大冒険, Dai Bōken)
No. 71 1961 DAREDEVIL IN THE CASTLE (大坂城物語新規追加, Ōsaka Jō Monogatari)
No. 72 1991 MIKADROID (ミカドロイド, Mikadoroido)
No. 73 1961 THE YOUTH AND HIS AMULET (ゲンと不動明王新規追加, Gen to Fudōmyōō)
No. 74 1974 EVIL OF DRACULA ( 血を吸う薔薇, Chi Wo Su Ubara)
No. 75 1970 THE VAMPIRE DOLL (幽霊屋敷の恐怖血を吸う人形, Yūrei Yashiki no Kyōfu Chi Wo Su Ningyō)
No. 76 2017 GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS (ゴジラ怪獣惑星, Gojira Kaijū Wakusei)
No. 77 2018 GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE (ゴジラ決戦機動増殖都市, Gojira Kessen Kidō Zōshoku Toshi)
No. 78 2018 GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER (ゴジラ星を喰う者, Gojira Hoshi wo Kū-mono)

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