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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku will be selling a limited edition soft vinyl figure from the popular "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla"  (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラ, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira) by manufacturer CCP JAPAN Co., Ltd., in celebration of the theater's 10th anniversary. The figure will be available for purchase at the theater on Thursday, April 17th. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making them easy to collect. This is a collector's series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures.    

    Legendary Comics presents a new graphic anthology that dives deep into the mystical and mysterious world of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERSSource: Legendary Comics press release Monarch: The Lost Adventures - Standard cover by Cat Staggs features the likeness of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS TV stars Wyatt Russell, Kurt Russell, Mari Yamamoto, and Anders Holm, plus Brambleboar. Image courtesy of Legendary Comics. ©2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Legendary Comics' has launched their newest Kickstarter  - Monarch: The Lost Adventures! Legendary Comics presents a new graphic anthology featuring five (5) all-new stories that dive deep into the mystical and mysterious world of the hit Apple TV+ series, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS. There are multiple price ranges and bundles for backers to choose from so visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/monarch-the-lost-adventures/ for complete details.   Features five (5) all-new stories!

    Godzilla 70th Anniversary logo. Photo courtesy of TOKYO Night & Light. © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho International, Inc. press releaseOfficial Site: https://godzilla-movie2023.toho.co.jp/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/ (US)Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/godzilla231103 (Japan), https://twitter.com/Godzilla_Toho (US) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzilla231103/ (Japan), https://www.instagram.com/godzilla_toho/ (US) TikTok: //www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tohogodzillaofficial/ (US) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Godzilla_Toho (US) Special Thanks to Liberty Galindo and Andrew Nguyen   The 2025 Licensing International Excellence Awards nominations are in, and the King of the Monsters is standing tall across two iconic categories: Best Live Action Brand and Best Hardlines or Packaged Goods Collaboration. Godzilla was recognized for the Best Live Action Brand category for its worldwide 70th anniversary campaign anchored by GODZILLA MINUS ONE and GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE, the AppleTV+ MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS streaming series, and crossovers with DC Comics’ Justice League, the Marvel Comics Universe, and Hasbro’s Power Rangers. Godzilla's game appearances in FORTNITE, CALL OF DUTY,

    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. This July, the King of the Monsters faces the combined might of the entire Marvel Universe in a five-part event by writer Gerry Duggan and artist Javier GarrónSource: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood Thanks to an exciting partnership between Marvel Comics and Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that has brought global sensation Godzilla to life, Godzilla made its roaring return to the Marvel Universe earlier this year! Following a series of history-spanning one-shots where Godzilla battled various Marvel heroes, the epic showdown fans have been waiting for arrives this July in Godzilla Destroys The Marvel Universe. Godzilla Destroys The Marvel Universe will be a five-issue event series written by superstar writer Gerry Duggan and drawn by acclaimed artist Javier Garrón. With the fate of the world hanging in the

    Conan Edogawa returns with his 28th feature film, DETECTIVE CONAN: ONE-EYED FLASHBACK. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2025 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://www.conan-movie.jp/2025/ (Japan) A SciFi Japan Exclusive Theatrical poster. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2025 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved.       IntroductionGosho Aoyama's original manga series has passed 106 volumes, with a cumulative total of more than 270 million copies sold worldwide! The popularity of the DETECTIVE CONAN series has proven to be at an all-time high, with the TV anime series having aired more than 1,100 times. The Detective Conan movie series has a total audience of more than 100 million viewers, and the momentum is only increasing. The 27th movie, DETECTIVE CONAN: THE MILLION DOLLAR PENTAGRAM (名探偵コナン 100万ドルの五稜星(みちしるべ),

    The GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE Pocket Toy Set comes packed with exciting features. Photo courtesy of PeariA Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: PeariA Co., Ltd., TohoSpecial Thanks to Alex Tseng The Taiwanese Toy Design Company PeariA Studio has produced the officially licensed 1989 GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE Battle Scene Pocket Set (1989 哥吉拉大戰碧奧蘭蒂 戰鬥場景口袋套組, 1989 Gējílā Dàzhàn Bìàolándì Zhàndòu Chǎngjǐng Kǒudài Tào Zǔ ). Toho International is offering the product in North America as the "PeariA GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE Pocket Toy Set." Capturing the spirit of miniature '90s playsets, the PeariA GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE Pocket Toy Set comes with two clamshell cases plus accompanying monster figures, which pair together to form the final kaiju battle from the movie. The Biollante clamshell case is approximately 8.6" long and opens to reveal a Biollante figure in its plant beast form. Likewise the included Godzilla clamshell case measures 5.5"

    Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release   Godzilla Store Shibuya announcement poster. Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla has landed at Shibuya PARCO!! On Friday, April 25th, Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will open Godzilla Store Shibuya (「ゴジラ・ストア Shibuya」, Gojira Sutoa Shibuya), the fifth official Godzilla merchandise store in Japan, at Shibuya PARCO. It has been 70 years since the first Godzilla film (1954) was released. GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan), released in November 2023, was a huge hit not only in Japan but also in North America, and won numerous film awards both at home and abroad. In addition, Godzilla's momentum knows no bounds, with the fifth film in the Hollywood Monsterverse series, GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE, exceeding 84.5 billion

    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for the "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla EX [Vol. 8] (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラEX【第8弾】, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira EX [Dai 8-dan])," retro-design soft vinyl figures of monsters from the popular "Godzilla" special effects film series, at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure an average 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making it easy to collect. This is a collection series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures. EX [Vol. 8]

    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku's 10th anniversary features Godzilla as the hotel manager. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. Source: Fujita Kanko, Inc. press release Official Site: https://gracery.com/shinjuku/ Special Thanks to Honda-san (Shinjuku Washington Hotel) The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, General Manager: Shuji Wada), a landmark of Tokyo, popular with domestic fans as well as foreign visitors to Japan for its Godzilla-themed rooms and the almost life-size Godzilla head (approx. 12m) on its 8th floor terrace, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The management would like to express their sincere gratitude those who have visited and stayed at the hotel since its opening in 2015. To commemorate this milestone year, the hotel will be holding a special event "HOTEL GRACERY SHINJUKU 10th Anniversary" for three days only from Wednesday, April 23 to Friday, April 25. Hotel original Godzilla

    Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Youtooz Special Thanks to Austin Long The collectibles company Yootooz has released two new limited editions Godzilla collectibles. These items are available to pre-order from Youtooz.com and retailers in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.   Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ■ Godzilla Weighted Plush It’s been a long day of rampaging (and a little saving the world) and Godzilla’s made his way back to Youtooz to take it easy and recharge for a bit! Laying at 16 inches long with his arms and legs flopped out, a content toothy smile crosses his face as thick eyebrows rest atop slumbering eyes and short ears stick backwards. With small scales on his forehead that lead into a series of pale spikes that run along his back

    Photo courtesy of KRAFTON JAPAN. © 2025 KRAFTON, lnc. AII RIGHTS RESERVED. GODZILLA © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: KRAFTON JAPAN Co., Ltd., Epic Games press releasesOfficial Site: https://www.pubgmobile.com/en/event/GodzillaCollab/ KRAFTON Inc..is pleased to announce that the PUBG MOBILE collaboration with Godzilla, the King of Monsters, began on Friday, March 28 and will run worldwide through to Tuesday, May 27, 2025. During the collaboratio period, exclusive items inspired by Godzilla movie monsters like “Burning Godzilla,” “Mechagodzilla,” and “King Ghidorah” will be available in PUBG MOBILE.  PUBG MOBILE players can represent Godzilla and his adversaries through costumes, vehicles, gliders, motorcycles, helmets, backpacks, and more. Players can get limited collaboration items through the "Godzilla Crate" and "Godzilla SPIN" features.  Godzilla Crate will have  items such as "BURNING GODZILLA Costume Set" and "GODZILLA Costume Set", while Godzilla SPIN will have "Sidekick - BURNING GODZILLA" and "Sidekick - KING GHIDORAH".  

    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images from the films that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD Source:  Samurai Sword Co. press releaseOfficial Site: http://myseries-collab.com/godzilla (Japan) Beginning Monday, March 31, 2025, Samurai Sword Co., Ltd.(Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshimasa Hiki) will be selling the third installment of their GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION (ゴジラ シリーズ コンプリートコレクション, Gojira Shirīzu Konpurīto Korekushon), printable images from the 30 live-action films in the Godzilla series. Each month,  images from the Godzilla movies will be available through the “My Series IP Collaborations” (マイシリーズ IPコラボレーションズ, Mai Shirīzu IP Koraborēshonzu) convenience store print service in Japan. The images, carefully selected so that customers can enjoy the appeal of all 30 films, are available for printing at Family Mart, Lawson, and other stores nationwide. New waves of images will be released

    Cover by AARON KUDER. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Foil Variant Cover by MARK BAGLEY. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. This July, legendary Thor writer Jason Aaron and superstar artist Aaron Kuder deliver Godzilla’s most thunderous Marvel showdown yet in GODZILLA VS. THOR #1, the final of six one-shots where Marvel heroes battle Godzilla across different eras! Source: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood Godzilla’s rampage across the Marvel Universe kicks off next week in GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR #1 by Ryan North and John Romita Jr., the first of six one-shots pitting the King of the Monsters against iconic Marvel super heroes. The GODZILLA VS. one-shots are just the beginning of an exciting new collaboration between Marvel Comics

    Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla King of the Monsters Homage Variant Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. David F. Walker and Georges Jeanty’s GODZILLA VS. AVENGERS #1, part of the six one-shots where Marvel heroes battle Godzilla across different eras, arrives in June! Source: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood This June, GODZILLA faces off against Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in GODZILLA VS. AVENGERS by Eisner Award-winning writer David F. Walker (Planet of the Apes) and acclaimed artist George Jeanty (Star Wars: Mace Windu), the fifth in a series of six comic book one-shots pitting the King of the Monsters against Marvel’s most iconic super heroes! Taking place across various eras

    Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. © MLB Source: Toho Co., Ltd.   Toho and the Los Angeles Dodgers have partnered on a video featuring Godzilla that will be shown at Dodger Stadium during the 2025 MLB season. This collaborative video brings together the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series champions and Godzilla, the world's most powerful monster, to raise the voltage at Dodger Stadium to a new high. Featuring Godzilla, the monster's signature roar, and a remix of the iconic "Godzilla" theme composed by Akira Ifukube alongside many of the Los Angeles Dodgers' players, including Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki, the video is played before the players take the field at the top of the game. The movie premiered at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, March 27 for the home opener between the Dodgers and the Detroit

    Photo courtesy of DNP. © khara Source: DNP Publishing press release The "DNP Publishing IP Business Project" promoted by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), in collaboration with Tohan Co., Ltd., will hold a commemorative art exhibition at Ogaki Bookstore Azabudai Hills from Saturday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025 to commemorate the release of Mahiro Maeda That's Art Book (雑 前田真宏 雑画集, Zatsu Maeda Mahiro Zatsu Gashū), the long-awaited first art collection by Maeda Masahiro, who is celebrating his 40th anniversary as an artist. There will also be an exhibition of illustrations from the art collection, and original goods will be on sale. The special website for the exhibition will be available on the Ogaki Bookstore homepage starting Wednesday, March 26.   ■ Mahiro Maeda Profile Mahiro Maeda was born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture in 1963, originally from Yonago,

    Photo courtesy of Monteur Co., Ltd. ©Monteur Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO. Source: Monteur Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: https://www.monteur70th.com/special/godzilla/ Monteur Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture ), a manufacturer and seller of Western-style confectionery, celebrated its 70th anniversary in October 2024 with the launch of a special collaboration project, “Monteur vs. Godzilla” (モンテール対ゴジラ, Montēru Tai Gojira) with Godzilla. This collaboration was made possible by the facts that Monteur and Godzilla are both celebrating their 70th anniversaries and that both have been loved by people of all ages.  Monteur's products are popular among all generations for their “easy to enjoy specialty taste” characteristics. Godzilla, on the other hand, has a strong fan base, from children to adults, that spans generations. In this collaboration, the two deliver snack-time excitement to Monteur and Godzilla fans.   Photo courtesy of

    Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2025 The Boy and the Dog Film Production Committee Source: Toho Co., Ltd Official Site: https://shonentoinu-movie.jp/ (Japan) Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2025 The Boy and the Dog Film Production Committee Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and images from THE BOY AND THE DOG (少年と犬 , Shōnen to Inu). The movie opens in Japanese cinemas this Thursday, March 20th. The production team behind the award-winning FRAGMENTS OF THE LAST WILL (ラーゲリより愛を込めて, Rāgeri Yori ai wo Komete, 2022) has reunited to film a gem of a story about the irreplaceable bond between humans and dogs. Published in 2020, the masterpiece The Boy and the Dog by popular noir author Seisyu Hase won the 163rd Naoki Prize and has sold over 500,000 copies to date. The book has also been released internationally, with translations in English (US,

    Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #1 Available for Preorder March 21 On Sale at Participating Comic Book Shops and Digital Retailers June 4 DC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Michael Shelling   Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #1 main cover by Christian Duce and Luis Guerrero. Image courtesy of DC. © & TM DC. All Rights Reserved. ©2025 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM&© TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM&© Legendary Following last year’s announcement at New York Comic Con, DC and Legendary Comics today revealed additional details on the upcoming Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 limited series, including new variant covers and a first look at interior art by series artist Christian Duce and colorist Luis Guerrero. Duce reunites with writer Brian Buccellato for this seven-issue sequel to the acclaimed series that continues the battle between the Super Heroes of the DC

    Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: The Criterion Collection Photo courtesy of the Criterion Collection. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Criterion Collection is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new 4K UHD + Blu-ray edition of GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE (ゴジラvsビオランテ, Gojira vs. Biorante, 1989)! The second film in Toho's Heisei Godzilla VS series (1985-95), GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE stands as a high point in the ever-evolving mythology of the King of the Monsters. This time, Godzilla’s foe is one of the series’ most wondrously strange kaiju creations: Biollante — a mutant plant genetically engineered from the cells of a rose, a renegade scientist’s dead daughter, and Godzilla himself. Criterion's GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE 4K UHD + Blu-ray features a new 4K digital restoration of the film, with 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio Japanese soundtrack and a new English subtitle translation. Special

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