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    Godzilla Minus One 70th Anniversary by Edward L. Holland Godzilla ©TOHO CO., LTD

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    Godzilla Minus One 70th Anniversary by Edward L. Holland Godzilla ©TOHO CO., LTD Author and Photographer: Edward L. Holland  The meteoric star power of Godzilla burned brighter at this year’s annual Godzilla Fest 2024 in Hibiya, Tokyo presented by Toho Studios in honor of the King of Monsters 70th birthday on November 3, attracting approximately 38,000 fans in person and countless more online. Godziban Puppet Stage by Edward L. Holland Godzilla ©TOHO CO., LTD Former Fuji TV personality, actor and returning Master of Ceremonies, Shinsuke Kasai kicked off festivities in the afternoon and led thousands of kids and their families in cheering on Godzilla in all its iterations. As expected, a plethora of products and previews on the big screen ensued delighting the growing audience. Heisei-era actress, model, and fan favorite Yumiko Shaku fought valiantly in a GODZILLA BATTLE live gaming tournament on stage,

    Photo courtesy of Titan Books. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott Photo courtesy of Titan Books. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of Godzilla: The Official Cookbook by Kayce Baker. The official cookbook inspired by the Toho Godzilla movies and creatures, featuring over 60f fun, kaiju-themed food and drink recipes to suit all tastes and skill levels, including the scrumptious Guaczilla, the delicious Gigan’s Wings and the awesome Mechagodzilla Head cake! Embark on a gastronomic journey like never before, exploring a menu as vast as the Pacific Ocean. From fiery drinks that erupt with flavor to starters that capture the essence of destruction, every recipe is crafted to unleash your inner food monster. Whether you crave meaty creations or prefer vegetarian and vegan options that still pack a punch, this cookbook has something for

    Bandai's Movie Monster Series presents a Jet Jaguar set with interchangeable arms based on the FES GODZILLA films. Photo courtesy of Bandai Spirits. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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      Bandai's Movie Monster Series presents a Jet Jaguar set with interchangeable arms based on the FES GODZILLA films. Photo courtesy of Bandai Spirits. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai SpiritsOfficial Site: https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000218519/?rt=pr Bandai Namco Group's official online store "Premium Bandai"is now accepting pre-orders for the "Movie Monster Series Jet Jaguar -FES GODZILLA Special Edition Set-" (ムービーモンスターシリーズ ジェットジャガー -フェス・ゴジラ特装セット-, Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu Jetto Jagā -Fesu Gojira Tokusō Setto-), the first figure in the Movie Monster Series of to be released with interchangeable parts. This set is based on the FES GODZILLA short films screened at the annual "Godzilla Fest" (ゴジラ・フェス, Gojira Fesu) Godzilla Day celebrations. The giant robot Jet Jaguar from FES GODZILLA 4: OPERATION JET JAGUAR (フェス・ゴジラ4 オペレーション ジェットジャガー, Fesu Gojira 4 Operēshon Jetto Jagā, 2023) and the recent FES GODZILLA 5: THE GREAT BATTLE OF THE MONSTERS (フェス・ゴジラ5 怪獣大決戦, Fesu Gojira 5 Kaijū Daikessen, 2024)

    Toho Eizo Bijitsu has made 100 GODZILLA MINUS ONE dorsal fins. Photo courtesy of Nijigen no Mori. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Toho Eizo Bijitsu has made 100 GODZILLA MINUS ONE dorsal fins. Photo courtesy of Nijigen no Mori. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Only 100 fins produced by Toho Eizo BijitsuSource: Nijigen No Mori press releaseOfficial Website: https://nijigennomori.com/godzilla_awajishima/  Nijigen No Mori Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, President and CEO: Hiroshige Sadamatsu) is offering a limited edition Godzilla dorsal fin at the Nijigen No Mori theme park's popular attraction, "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 ~) in Hyogo Prefecture. Only 100 of the fins were made, and are being sold by lottery through Sunday, November 24th. The dorsal fin was perfectly reproduced by Toho Eizo Bijutsu Co., Ltd. (Toho Visual Arts) and features Godzilla from the monumental film GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023), which received international acclaim.  Toho Eizo Bijitsu is a production and

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      Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad A major battle over the series' 70-year history! Source:  Bushiroad Co., Ltd.. press releaseOfficial Site: https://godzilla-cardgame.com/   Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) and Bushiroad Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takaaki Kitani) announced at Godzilla Fest 2024, held on Sunday, November 3rd (National Holiday), that they will release a new trading card game, GODZILLA CARD GAME (ゴジラ カードゲーム, Gojira Kādo Gēmu), in 2025.   Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad In the GODZILLA CARD GAME, the Godzilla series moves the stage from the movie screen to the game board, and a major battle over the series' 70-year history. As a card game of attack and defense, it will offer a new playing experience that evokes the Godzilla movies and images.

    Two Godzilla videos are being projected on Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1. Photos courtesy of TOKYO Night & Light. © TOHO CO., LTD. © Tokyo Projection Mapping Executive Committee. All Rights Reserved.

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    Two Godzilla videos are being projected on Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1. Photos courtesy of TOKYO Night & Light. © TOHO CO., LTD. © Tokyo Projection Mapping Executive Committee. All Rights Reserved. Source: TOKYO Night & Light PR Office press releases In an effort to revitalize nighttime tourism, TOKYO Night & Light has been using the East wall of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1, one of Tokyo's landmarks, as a canvas to express a variety of art with light and sound is shown throughout the year. According to the 2023 edition of the "World Power City Rankings (Mori Memorial Foundation Institute for Urban Strategies)," Tokyo ranks third overall after London and New York, but 30th in "nightlife richness." To change this situation, "projection mapping," which is created with high artistic quality and world-leading technology, isbeing used as a new tourism resource for Tokyo and, by

    Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © TOHO CO.,LTD. Photographer: Daisuke Ishizuka Fans worldwide have been celebrating the 70th Anniversary of GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira) but 1954 also saw the release of another Toho classic... Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece SEVEN SAMURAI (七人の侍, Shichinin no Samurai). SciFi Japan correspondent Daisuke Ishizuka recently visited Toho Studios in Setagaya, Tokyo, and took photos of the studio's displays honoring these two movie legends. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © TOHO CO.,LTD. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © TOHO CO.,LTD. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © TOHO CO.,LTD. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka. © TOHO CO.,LTD.

    Tokyo Metro is now offering 5 different Godzilla 70th Anniversary Tokyo Metro Original 24-hour Tickets. Photo courtesy of Tokyo Metro. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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      Tokyo Metro is now offering 5 different Godzilla 70th Anniversary Tokyo Metro Original 24-hour Tickets. Photo courtesy of Tokyo Metro. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. press release Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Akiyoshi Yamamura) is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Marunouchi Line by selling the “Marunouchi Line・Godzilla 70th Anniversary” Tokyo Metro Original 24-hour Ticket (丸ノ内線・ゴジラ70周年記念」東京メトロオリジナル24時間券, Marunouchisen ・Gojira 70 Shūnenkinen' Tōkyō Metoro Orijinaru 24-jikan-ke) as a tie-in with Godzilla, who also celebrated its 70th anniversary. The Marunouchi Line celebrated its 70th anniversary in January 2024. The first Godzilla movie was released in November 1954, which also marks the 70th anniversary. The original 24-hour tickets are designed to reflect the 70-year history of the Marunouchi Line and Godzilla, and will be sold as a set of five different types of tickets with an original-design exclusive

    Celebrate Godzilla all year long with the 2025 GODZILLA 70TH ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR. Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved.

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      Celebrate Godzilla all year long with the 2025 GODZILLA 70TH ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR. Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved. A calendar filled with the roar, power, and history of 70 years of Godzilla!Source: Hagoromo press release Publisher Hagoromo Co., Ltd. has offered a look at the cover and some interior pages for their 2025 Godzilla 70th Anniversary Calendar (2025年版　ゴジラ70周年記念カレンダー, 2025 Nenban Gojira 70 Shūnen Kinen Karendā). Released in Japan on November 2, 2024, this premium calendar condenses 70 years of Godzilla history is sure to enthrall tokusatsu fans, monster lovers, and Godzilla freaks alike! Carefully selected famous scenes and stunning photographs bring the roar and power of Godzilla back to life once again, creating a book that transcends the boundaries of a calendar. Relive the glory of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, with this calendar! The cover

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      Photo courtesy of JAM HOME MADE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: JAM HOME MADE press release Tokyo-based JAM HOME MADE Co., Ltd., maker of unisex jewelry and accessories, has launched a new collaboration collection with Godzilla that pays homage to the landmark “Godzilla Building” in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district. "Godzilla Building” is the common name for the Shinjuku Toho Building, which opened in 2015 in Shinjuku Kabukicho and is home to the Hotel Gracery. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in Shinjuku Kabukicho and is marked by a giant Godzilla head on the roof of the building. Located at a height of about 50 meters, the same height as that of  original Godzilla from 1954, the Godzilla head measures approximately 12 meters. Its powerful appearance is impressive, as if Godzilla had emerged from between the buildings. The  collection also includes a T-shirt featuring

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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 art panels from GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan). There are two designs using key promotional artwork for the movie, each printed on durable canvas that will retain the vivid color and detail of the art. These limited production can now be preordered from Calenavi Rakuten Store.   Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Art Panel Outline Specifications: Cloth x WoodSize: F6 - W409 x T318mm (16 x 12.5 Inches)Price: 8,800円 (Approx. $57.20 US, tax included) EachShipping Date: Mid-January, 2025 TM & © TOHO CO.   Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.   Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of

    Hayao Miyazaki’s LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO returns to Japanese cinemas in celebration of the movie's 45th Anniversary. Original Comic Books Created by Monkey Punch. © Monkey Punch All Rights Reserved. © TMS All Rights Reserved.

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    Hayao Miyazaki’s LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO returns to Japanese cinemas in celebration of the movie's 45th Anniversary. Original Comic Books Created by Monkey Punch. © Monkey Punch All Rights Reserved. © TMS All Rights Reserved. Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Movie Site: https://lupin-cagliostro45.com/ (Japan)   Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and images for their 45th Anniversary theatrical re-release of LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO (ルパン三世 カリオストロの城, Rupan Sansei Kariosutoro no Shiro, 1979). The second entry in the Lupin III movie series, THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO was the feature film directorial debut of the legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki (MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, SPIRITED AWAY), and is widely considered the best of the series. Miyazaki also co-wrote the screenplay with Haruya Yamazaki (SPECTREMAN, SPACE AGENT COBRA). LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO will receive a

    The GIGABASH Kaiju Fighting Game offers DLC Packs of playable Godzilla and Ultraman characters. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    The GIGABASH Kaiju Fighting Game offers DLC Packs of playable Godzilla and Ultraman characters. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Passion Republic Games press releasesAdditional Content: Jonathan Hernandez (Sakura Central)Special Thanks to Reeca Lim After centuries spent slumbering in the bowels of the earth, the primordial beasts known as Titans have awoken. Now they must battle humanity - and one another - for total world dominance. Claim your place as king among Titans!   GIGABASH key art. Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. What is GIGABASH? Created by Passion Republic Games, GIGABASH is an award-winning Kaiju Fighting Game for 1-4 players that features original Kaijus and giant Heroes plus officially licensed characters from Japan's top tokusatsu and

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    Source: Insight Editions Special Thanks to Amanda Hariri Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Insight Editons is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new hardcover Godzilla: The Official Pop-Up Book. Unleash the immense power of Godzilla with this pop-up masterpiece by world-renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart featuring vintage artwork reinvented for a modern audience. This one-of-a-kind collectible explores the rich history of Godzilla lore in a visual feast worthy of the King of Monsters. Behold the stunningly stylized renderings of Godzilla and the many monsters from Monster Island in this one-of-a kind collectible. Delve into the lore of the monster with fascinating information and insightful analysis written by an expert in Godzilla's history, while coming face-to-face with the creature in stunning 3-D. Featuring expanding flaps, pull-tab

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    Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: George Eastman HouseSpecial Thanks to John Yeara The historic Dryden Theater has made some changes to their "The Enduring Legacy of Godzilla" film series that kicked off in September. Originally,  the schedule next featured GODZILLA, MOTHRA AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (aka GMK, 2001) on November 13th before wrapping up with GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023) on December 4th. Now GMK and MINUS ONE will be shown together as a double feature on the 13th, with the newly-added TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA taking the December 4th slot. "The Enduring Legacy of Godzilla" screenings are introduced by the University of Rochester's professor of Japanese Visual and Cultural studies, Joanne Bernardi Ph.D, as a tie-in with her “Atomic Creatures: Godzilla” course.   Dryden Theatre 900 East AvenueRochester, NY 14607 Tickets

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    Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Youtooz Special Thanks to Aylin Senem Piskin The collectibles company Yootooz has released a new wave of Classic Godzilla figures in celebration of Godzilla Day 2024. These items are available to order from Youtooz.com and retailers (including BigBadToyStore and Entertainment Earth) in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.   Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ■ 5: Godzilla the Destroyer Godzilla has reawakened on the wrong side of the Colosseum! This 3.8 inch tall figure has been modelled to show every landlord's worst nightmare, Godzilla, standing triumphantly atop the wreckage of skyscrapers as flames erupt from them. Positioned with his shoulders back and arms up in the air with his mouth open as if you can hear the scream, his body is covered in thick green scales

    Photo courtesy of Derek Marr. Godzilla and related characters TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Photo courtesy of Derek Marr. Godzilla and related characters TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author, Photographer and Videographer: Derek Marr (Sakura Central) Happy November 3rd, reader! You are no doubt aware of the significance of this date, the 70th anniversary of GODZILLA (1954). Across the globe in the Shinjuku prefecture of Japan, The Hotel Gracery is kicking off festivities to mark the event. However, in Los Angeles, in the Little Tokyo district, festivities began on November 2nd, for their “Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo” event., which included back-to-back showings of the classic GODZILLA and GODZILLA MINUS ONE at the Aratani Theater. Photo courtesy of Derek Marr.   Photo courtesy of Derek Marr. As someone who has never been to this theater previously, I was surprised to see a venue of this caliber. It reminded me of older style theaters; the chairs having wooden

    Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo, November 2-17!Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE press release Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma and Tetsu Shiota   In cooperation with Toho, Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle (aka Anime Jungle) is hosting a Godzilla 70th Anniversary celebration in the Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles starting tomorrow and running through November 17th. This celebration includes an official Godzilla 70th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop where fans can buy official ‘Godzilla Store’ merchandise and exclusive products, a double feature theatrical screenings of GODZILLA (1954) and GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023), a Godzilla-themed train station and Metro train, and more! For more details please see the previous article posted here. Jungle has now issued an update sure to interest Godzilla fans... Godzilla slashes down the price!! Entertainment Hobby shop Jungle is excited to announce that we will be

    Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Insight Editions  Special Thanks to Amanda Hariri Insight Editons will release the hardcover Godzilla: The Official Pop-Up Book on November 12th. Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Unleash the immense power of Godzilla with this pop-up masterpiece by world-renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart featuring vintage artwork reinvented for a modern audience. This one-of-a-kind collectible explores the rich history of Godzilla lore in a visual feast worthy of the King of Monsters. Behold the stunningly stylized renderings of Godzilla and the many monsters from Monster Island in this one-of-a kind collectible. Delve into the lore of the monster with fascinating information and insightful analysis written by an expert in

    Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo, November 2-17! Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE, Metro Los Angeles Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma, Tetsu Shiota, Jose Ubaldo and Melissa Colman   Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo! In cooperation with Toho, Jungle Entertainment Hobby Shop  (aka Anime Jungle) is hosting a Godzilla 70th Anniversary celebration in the Little Tokyo district* of Los Angeles starting this Saturday. The centerpiece of the event is the official Godzilla 70th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop which will operate from November 2nd to November 17th. The Pop-Up will be in the Japanese Village Plaza adjacent to Anime Jungle’s current retail stores (address below), and is the only retail location where fans can buy official ‘Godzilla store’ merchandise and exclusive products, including the limited edition Bandai Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (2023) silver figure. Customers can get a free

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