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    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,

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    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

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    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 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

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    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

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    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

    GODZILLA MINUS ONE is just one of the many movie models feature in KAIJU DAISHINGEKI 2025.Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    GODZILLA MINUS ONE is just one of the many movie models feature in KAIJU DAISHINGEKI 2025.Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. press release Cover for KAIJU DAISHINGEKI 2025. Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Daisuke Matsushita) has released the model kit mook Kaiju Daishingeki 2025 (怪獣大進撃2025) - meaning "Giant Monster Attack 2025" - in bookstores and hobby shops across Japan. This the first new issue of Kaiju Daishingeki in nine years. Fans and collectors outside of Japan can find Kaiju Daishingeki 2025 in Japanese bookstores, collectors shops, and from online retailers. Kaiju Daishingeki 2025 presents 116 pages of kaiju models from the Godzilla and Gamera series. From the popular GODZILLA MINUS ONE to the Heisei Godzilla VS series, the Monsterverse GODZILLA

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Brian Flynn and Ashley Anderson The kaiju have risen again, but this time there is no need to fear their return—they’re only 5” tall and dangerously adorable! Inspired by the vintage Japanese toys of the past and following the cute, minimal aesthetic of Super7’s Mascot Vinyl figures, Super7 is excited to introduce the newest additions to the FUN! FUN! lineup: 2-part soft vinyl figures of Godzilla Minus One, Godzilla ‘89, and Mechagodzilla ‘93. Packed in delightfully-colorful, collector-friendly window box packaging, these FUN! FUN! figures are a must-have for any kaiju collector. Collect them all today! Approximately 5 inches tall Articulated at the neck Made of premium soft vinyl   Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Hagoromo press release Japanese publisher Hagoromo Co., Ltd. is now taking preorders for Godzilla Art Panel Movie Posters (ゴジラアートパネル映画ポスター, Gojira Ato Paneru Eiga Posutā). There are 10 different designs, each printed on durable canvas that will retain the vivid color and detail of the poster artwork.   Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. ©TOHO CO., LTD. ■ The History Of Godzilla Movies On Canvas The classic Godzilla posters that have made their mark in film history, with powerful visuals that adorned movie theater lobbies and streetscapes, are now available as canvas art. This current selection of art panel features 10 carefully selected Godzilla movie posters from the past, printed on canvas fabric.  From MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA (モスラ対ゴジラ, Mosura Tai Gojira) released

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Bandai Godzilla (1991) from the hit GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH (ゴジラvsキングギドラ, Gojira Tai Kingu Gidora) is now available in the 6" Godzilla Action Figure series. It can be ordered from Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores in both the United States and Japan.   Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. 6" Godzilla Action Figure Set Series: Godzilla (1991) (ゴジラアクションフィギュア ゴジラ (1991)) Bandai’s 6” tall Godzilla 1991 action figure is highly detailed with a true likeness to the monster

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    Source: Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office press releaseOfficial Site: https://cekai-ok.com/20250314_godzillatheartGODZILLA THE ART Project Official Site: https://godzillatheart.com/Official X: https://twitter.com/godzillatheartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzillatheart   Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD. From Friday, March 14 to Monday, April 7, 2025, "GODZILLA THE ART by CEKAI" will be held at CEKAI O!K STORE & SPACE in Meguro-ku, Tokyo. It is part of the project "GODZILLA THE ART," a series of events that kicked off in April 2023 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Godzilla. A global icon since his first theatrical release in 1954, Godzilla has shown the world various, ever-changing expressions over the past 7 decades with a total of 38 films  produced and released, including 30 domestic films, 3 animated films, and 5 Hollywood versions. "GODZILLA THE ART" is a large-scale exhibition of Godzilla and contemporary art, bringing together

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Brian Flynn and Ashley Anderson Since the 1950s, Godzilla has reigned as the ultimate force of destruction, and Super7 continues to celebrate its legacy with three epic 3.75” scale Toho ReAction Figures—Godzilla ‘89 brings the raw power of GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE, Mechagodzilla ‘93 captures the mechanical menace from GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II, and the first-ever Godzilla Minus One ReAction Figure! Each figure is intricately detailed, articulated, and packaged on a full-color blistered cardback that’s perfect for display. Whether you’re building your kaiju army or just starting out, these figures are an absolute must-have for any fan of the Monsterverse! 3 Figure Set Order Link: https://super7.com/products/toho-reaction-figures-godzilla-minus-one-godzilla-89-mechagodzilla-93 Price: $60.00

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    Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Benesse Corporation 1988-2025 / Shimajiro © Shanghai Hengyuan Culture Media Co., Ltd. Source: Toho Co., Ltd Official Site: https://kocha.benesse.ne.jp/kodomo/open/movie/2025/ (Japan) Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Benesse Corporation 1988-2025 / Shimajiro © Shanghai Hengyuan Culture Media Co., Ltd. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and images from SHIMAJIRO THE MOVIE: SHIMAJIRO AND THE SONG OF COURAGE (映画しまじろう『しまじろうと  ゆうきのうた, Eiga Shimajirō Shimajirō to Yūki nō Uta). The 11th entry in the popular Shimajiro film series is once again directed by Tomohiro Kawamura (SHIMAJIRO THE MOVIE: MIRACLE ISLAND'S RAINBOW CARNATION). The computer animation is produced by Shanghai Hanyuan Culture Media Co., Ltd. and Shirogumi, with Benesse Corporation overseeing production as a co-producer. SHIMAJIRO THE MOVIE: SHIMAJIRO AND THE SONG OF COURAGE will be released in Japanese theaters on March 14, 2025. SYNOPSIS Everyone's

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://chibigodzilla.jp/Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chibigodzi_official   The TV anime CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ちびゴジラの逆襲, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū) launched a new YouTube channel, "Chibi Godzilla Official Channel", on Thursday, March 6th at 5:00pm JST.  The Chibi Godzilla official website has also changed its URL. Chibi Godzilla was introduced in 2018 as part of the lead-in for Godzilla's 65th anniversary the following year. He was designed by Chiharu Sakazaki, a popular illustrator known for Suica Penguin (Suicaのペンギン, Suika no Pengin), a character appearing on East Japan Railway Company’s prepaid IC cards, and Chiba Prefecture's mascot Chi-ba+kun (チーバくん).  Chibi Godzilla  is intended to be an "introductory Godzilla" that younger children can relate to and hopefully become the first step in creating future generations of Godzilla fans. The cute monster has been featured in a

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai In February, Bandai launched a new soft vinyl figure line, "JAPAN GODZILLA," which feature designs and coloring with a uniquely Japanese "wa" motif. Wa (和) is a concept that roughly translates to "peace" or "harmony" and is considered essential to Japanese culture. Intended to be both inexpensive collectibles and Japanese souvenirs, the JAPAN GODZILLA figures are in a slightly smaller scale (average height 4.5 inches) than those from Bandai's main Movie Monster Series (average height 6.3 inches). The third figure in the line is a cherry blossom colored version of Godzilla from the blockbuster movie GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023). Unlike the first two JAPAN GODZILLA figures, which were wide releases, the cherry blossom Godzilla is a Godzilla Store

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    Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. © Sotsu, Sunrise Source: Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. press release Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. © Sotsu, Sunrise Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Daisuke Matsushita) has announced that their model magazine Monthly Hobby JAPAN April 2025 Issue in now available in bookstores and hobby shops across Japan. The issue focuses on Gunpla (Gundam plastic models) and also takes a look at the "UA Monsters SpaceGodzilla" figure from Bandai's MegaHouse division.                       Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. © Sotsu, Sunrise Featured Article: "God is in the Details! Gunpla Detail-up Techniques 2025" This detailed explanation of Gunpla detailing introduce some easy-to-use techniques for models

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    Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Inc., press releaseSpecial Thanks to Andrew Nguyen  Cover of the GODZILLA MINUS ONE Japanese novelization, which will be released in English later this year. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the novelization of GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan) by Takashi Yamazaki. From the director of the hit film GODZILLA MINUS ONE comes the novelization packed with even more action and story to celebrate Godzilla’s 70th anniversary! In postwar Japan, the kaiju of legend has become more powerful and fearsome. Can a country in shambles withstand the might of Godzilla? After failing to carry out his suicide mission, disgraced kamikaze pilot Koichi Shikishima returns to ravaged postwar Japan to find his parents dead and country destroyed. Having lost both his honor and his family, he must

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    Autograph Session Will be Held at "Godzilla The Art Exhibition Commemorating Godzilla's 70th Anniversary" Source: Asahi Shimbun Publications, Inc. press release AH GODZILLA cover art. Photo courtesy of Asahi Shimbun Publications. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Asahi Shimbun Publishing will release the Japanese picture book Ah Godzilla (あっゴジラ, Atsu Gojira) on Monday, April 7. It was written and illustrated by the artist Qrais as part of the "GODZILLA THE ART" project, a series of events and merchandising that kicked off in April 2023 to offer different interpretations of Godzilla by artists in japan and abroad.   ■ Ah Godzilla Book Details One day, a Godzilla appears out of the ocean. Whenever he has free time, he travels to Japan and when he sees a train, and wants to bite it. He is the "King of the Monsters", but he looks and behaves

    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

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    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 Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Samurai Sword Co., Ltd.(Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshimasa Hiki) will be selling the second 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

    Yakuza Keiya Uto (Jesse) protects Isaku Senagaki (Riko Fukumoto) from the dangers of high school in A GIRL & HER GUARD DOG, the new movie adaptation of the hit manga. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2025 A GIRL & HER GUARD DOG Film Partners

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://ojou-movie.toho.co.jp (Japan)   A SciFi JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2025 A GIRL & HER GUARD DOG Film Partners SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details for an upcoming film. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided information and photos from their new roamtic comedy, A GIRL & HER GUARD DOG (お嬢と番犬くん, Ojō to Banken-kun), which opens in Japanese cinemas on March 14th.   INTRODUCTION The hit manga A Girl & Her Guard Dog written by Hatsuharu) began serialization in Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend in December 2018, has been adapted into an anime in 2023, and has now sold over 3.36 million copies (as of December 2, 2024). This romantic comedy about a heroine who is determined to hide the fact that she is the granddaughter of a yakuza and live

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    Source: Nijigen No Mori press releaseOfficial Website: https://nijigennomori.com/godzilla_awajishima/ Photo courtesy of Nijigen no Mori. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Nijigen No Mori theme park has announced that their "Godzilla Interception Operation" (ゴジラ迎撃作戦 ～国立ゴジラ淡路島研究センター～, Gojira Geigeki Sakusen ~ Kokuritsu Gojira Awajishima Kenkyū Sentā ~) attraction will host a "Destoroyah Special Exhibition" (デストロイア特別展, Desutoroia Tokubetsu-ten)  from Thursday, March 13th to Sunday, December 14th, 2025 as part of the "Destoroyah 30th Anniversary Project" (デストロイア誕生30周年企画, Desutoroia Tanjō 30-shūnen Kikaku). In this special exhibition, attendees can enjoy the world of GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラＶＳデストロイア, Gojira VS Desutoroia, 1995), the final installment of the Heisei Godzilla series, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary through various exhibits and merchandising. This is the first time that a special exhibition dedicated to Destoroyah has been planned, which will include a rare display of Destoroyah's flying forms and aggregates. There will also be a live talk panel

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