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    Debut Of A New Series In The Classic Science Fiction Universe Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, unleashes a fresh take on the classic Gundam universe with the release of Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt on November 15th. The new manga series created by Yasuo Ohtagaki delivers an action-packed, character-driven story set in the distant future where the forces of the Earth Federation fight to quell an uprising by the rebellious Principality of Zeon. The preeminent weapons in this struggle are massive robots with human pilots called Mobile Suits. Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt will be published in print under the VIZ Signature imprint and is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens. Volume 1 will carry an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $19.99 CAN.

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    Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Diamond Comic Distributors has released information and photos for new and reissued Godzilla collectibles available in comic book shops and specialty stores in the coming months. These Godzilla products are also listed in Diamond`s November 2016 edition of the Previews Catalog, on sale now. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com. GODZILLA 12 INCH SERIES: GODZILLA 1999 2K MILLENNIUM VERSION 2 PX FIGURE From X-Plus USA. Making its debut in 1999`s GODZILLA 2000 (???2000 ?????, Gojira Nisen: Mireniamu), Godzilla sported a new look with a design by Yuji Sakai and Shinichi Wakasa, one with a more pointed snout and red, fiery dorsal spines. Measuring an impressive 18" long from snout to tail, this is a magnificent recreation of the kaiju! Manufacturer: X-Plus USA Item Code: NOV162688 SRP: $160.00 In Comic Shops: July 26, 2017

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their upcoming Godzilla figure based on the new film, SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016). Inspired by the international success of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA (2014), Toho decided to produce and release the first new Japanese Godzilla film since 2004`s GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (??? ?????????, Gojira Fainaru Uozu). The new movie opened in Japan this past July. It was a massive hit at the box office, becoming the top live action Japanese film of the year. SHIN GODZILLA has also had the widest international release of any Toho Godzilla movie in decades, including a limited run in US theaters. X-Plus now brings this latest incarnation of the King of the Monsters to

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    Featuring Favorite Characters From The Bestselling Manga About The Hidden World Of Flesh-Eating Ghouls Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, serves readers a fresh dose of dark thrills with the release of Tokyo Ghoul: Days, the first in a new line of novels inspired by the smash hit manga series created by Sui Ishida. Tokyo Ghoul: Days is set to debut on October 18th under the VIZ Signature imprint. The title -- a collection of linked short stories -- will be released in print with an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN. It will be available digitally for $8.99 from VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App and worldwide from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, and GooglePlay stores. Future volumes in

    King Ghidorah blasts Godzilla in the Godzilla: Oblivion TPB, coming this week from IDW Publishing. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with an exclusive preview of their Godzilla: Oblivion trade paperback. Available from comic shops and retailers Wednesday, October 19th, the book collects all five issues of the comic book mini-series set on an Earth where monsters don’t exist... until a scientist creates a portal to another dimension where kaiju rule supreme and Godzilla is their unrivaled King! Godzilla: Oblivion is written by Joshua Fialkov (Doctor Who, Ultimate FF) and drawn by Brian Churilla (Big Trouble in Little China!, TMNT). Godzilla: Oblivion TPB Writer: Joshua Fialkov Artist: Brian Churilla Colorist: Jay Fotos Letterer/Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Brian Churilla In-Store Date: October 19, 2016 Pages: 120 Cover Price: $19.99 ISBN: 978-1-63140-733-8 MFSTFSFJ Dr. Eli Talbert has created a portal to another dimension -- one where

    Win a SHIN GODZILLA American theatrical poster from Funimation Films and SciFi Japan! Image courtesy of Funimation Films. © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Funimation Entertainment Official Site: shin-godzilla.jp (Japan), funimationfilms.com/shingodzilla (US) Special Thanks to Scott Lonski A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Funimation Films is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a 24 x 36 North American theatrical poster for SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016). The film is playing in 534 theaters across the U.S. and Canada during its limited theatrical engagement through October 18. SHIN GODZILLA is the 29th film produced by Toho Co., Ltd. in the iconic science fiction monster franchise and is co-directed by Hideaki Anno (creator of EVANGELION) and Shinji Higuchi (director of Toho’s 2015 ATTACK ON TITAN live action movies). The movie has been a huge box office hit in Japan and is performing strongly in North America. Tickets for SHIN GODZILLA are available via the official film website. The contest rules this time are a little different than the usual

    The King of the Monsters menaces medieval England in Godzilla: Rage Across Time #3, coming next week from IDW Publishing. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with an exclusive preview of the first five pages from Godzilla: Rage Across Time #3. The issue will be available from comic shops and retailers Wednesday, October 19th. Godzilla: Rage Across Time is a five part mini-series from the creators behind the smash-hit Godzilla in Hell. Following the tradition established in In Hell, every issue of Godzilla: Rage Across Time is produced by a different creative team. The story for issue #3 is written by Ryan Ferrier (D4VE, Sons of Anarchy) with artwork by Hugo Petrus (Wolverine: First Class, Pride & Prejudice). Godzilla: Rage Across Time #3 Writer: Ryan Ferrier Artist: Hugo Petrus Colorist: Jay Fotos Letterer/Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Bob Eggleton In-Store Date: October 19, 2016 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 Knights

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    Source: Funimation Entertainment Official Movie Site: warnerbros.co.jp/rurouni-kenshin (Japan), funimationfilms.com/rurouni-kenshin (US) Special Thanks to Scott Lonski Funimation Films is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a theatrical poster for the live-action RUROUNI KENSHIN Trilogy. The samurai film series completes its American theatrical run this week and the first movie, RUROUNI KENSHIN PART 1: ORIGINS (??????, Rurouni Kenshin, 2012), comes to Blu-ray and DVD on November 1st. The RUROUNI KENSHIN Trilogy is based on the worldwide, bestselling manga series of the same name, which has sold more than 70 million copies and been recognized as a New York Times Bestseller. The storyline, set in feudal Japan during the Meiji period, centers on a former assassin Kenshin Himura who must confront a rapidly modernizing society following a fierce war. Joined by allies along the way, Kenshin faces new villains as he fulfills his vow

    Godzilla visits ancient Greece in Godzilla: Rage Across Time #2, coming next week from IDW Publishing. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with an exclusive preview of the first five pages from Godzilla: Rage Across Time #2. The issue will be available from comic shops and retailers Wednesday, October 5th. Godzilla: Rage Across Time is a five part mini-series from the creators behind the smash-hit Godzilla in Hell. Following the tradition established in In Hell, every issue of Godzilla: Rage Across Time is produced by a different creative team. The story for issue #2 is co-authored by Chris Mowry (Godzilla: Rulers of Earth) and Kahlil Schweitzer, and features artwork by Tadd Galusha (Dream Thief, The Backwoods). The issue features four variant covers by artists Tadd Galusha, Bob Eggleton (Godzilla in Hell, Godzilla King of the Monsters) and Aaron John Gregory. Godzilla: Rage Across Time #2 Writers: Chris Mowry and

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    Creator Of Bestselling Action Comedy Manga Series Makes His First-Ever North American Appearance Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces a series of very special personal appearances by Assassination Classroom (????, Ansatsu Kyoshitsu) manga series creator Yusei Matsui at New York Comic Con 2016. VIZ Media is the official English publisher of Assassination Classroom and partners with ReedPOP, the world`s leading producer of pop culture events including New York Comic Con, the Japan Society, a nonprofit cross-cultural institution in New York, and the Japan Foundation to welcome the famed creator of the bestselling high school alien-teacher in the classroom action comedy series. New York Comic Con takes place October 6th – 9th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is

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    Dark Supernatural Fantasy Arrives In Dedicated Series Form Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, offers a paranormal dark fantasy about humans and angels by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, creators of Death Note and Bakuman?. Platinum End launches on October 4th, is rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers, and will be published under the company’s Shonen Jump imprint. Volume 1 will carry a print MSRP $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The series also will be available digitally from VIZ.com/read and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and GooglePlay stores. Future volumes of the ongoing series will be published twice a year. In Platinum End, as his classmates celebrate their middle school graduation, troubled Mirai

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    Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Diamond Comic Distributors has released information and photos for new Godzilla items available in comic book shops in 2017. These Godzilla products are also listed in Diamond`s October 2016 edition of the Previews Catalog, on sale now. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com. GODZILLA 12IN SERIES: GODZILLA 2001 VERSION PX FIGURE From X-Plus USA. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! From 2001`s Godzilla film GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (?????????????? ??????, Gojira Mosura Kingu Gidora: Daikaiju Sokogeki), the cinematic titan joins X-Plus` figure line with this impressive figure standing approximately 11 inches tall and 8.7 inches long! Sculpted by the renowned artist Yuji Sakai, this figure was originally released in Japan as the Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection: Godzilla 2001 (GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK) (??30cm???? ????????????? ???2001??????????????? ??????)

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their second Godzilla vs. Evangelion Toho 30cm Series figure. The box office smash SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira) is co-directed by NEON GENESIS EVANGELION (???????????, Shin Seiki Evangerion) creator Hideaki Anno and his EVANGELION collaborator, Shinji Higuchi. To promote that connection, Toho Co. Ltd. and Anno`s Khara Inc. are collaborating on the "Godzilla vs. Evangelion" merchandising and marketing campaign featuring products from multiple licensees. X-Plus and Bandai are partnering on "Godzilla vs. Evangelion" figures, including a line based on the premise "What would happen if you put Godzilla cells in an Evangelion?" The first release -- a fusion of Godzilla and the Eva Unit-01 piloted by Shinji Hikari -- is scheduled for

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE "Gigan! Rise!" -- Xilian Controller (GODZILLA: FINAL WARS) The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their latest collaboration with Bandai; a new version of the Gigan figure from GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (??? ?????????, Gojira: Fainaru Uoozu, 2004). Originally released by X-Plus in December 2013, the figure is now being reissued with a new paint scheme reflecting the cyborg monster`s introduction in FINAL WARS. In the movie, Gigan`s body is recovered off the coast of Hokkaido, where it has lain dormant for 12000 years. Revived at the command of the Xilian invaders, Gigan shakes off the centuries of sediment attached to its body and joins the alien forces attacking Earth. To replicate this scene, the Gigan "Startup Version" features

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    Additions Include Launch of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Saphire Series and Two-Volume Pokémon Pocket Comics Box Set Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZ.com/Pokemon Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC,a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, adds a pair of exciting new titles to its expansive library of Pokémon manga as it announces the upcoming release of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Saphire and the Pokémon Pocket Comics Box Set. Scheduled for September release, Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Saphire is the new series by the famed Pokémon Adventures creators, Hidenori Kusaka and Satoshi Yamamoto, and is inspired by the best-selling POKÉMON OMEGA RUBY & ALPHA SAPPHIRE video games. Set for release in October, the Pokémon Pocket Comics Box Set delivers best-selling Pokémon comics and trivia in a compact two-volume box

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Earlier this month, SciFi Japan posted the lineup of giant monster figures coming in late September 2016 from the Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. The article mentioned that "X-Plus is considering releasing one more figure in September", and now that late addition has been officially announced. Inspired by the popularity of the new film, SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira) -- the first new Japanese Godzilla film in 12 years -- X-Plus looked back to another famous Godzilla movie that restarted the franchise after an extended hiatus... THE RETURN OF GODZILLA (???, Gojira, 1984), a.k.a. GODZILLA 1985. RETURN was the 16th film in the series, released 9 years after TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (????????, Mekagojira no Gyakushuu, 1975). In April 2013, X-Plus released their Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla 1984.*

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    Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Megan Cosman and Zach Oat Diamond Comic Distributors has released information and photos for Godzilla items listed in the September 2016 edition of Previews Catalog, on sale now. GODZILLA S.H. MONSTERARTS GODZILLA 1995 ULTIMATE BURNING VER From Tamashii Nations. Fans of the Heisei-era Godzilla works will recognize this fiery rendition of everyone`s favorite radioactive kaiju as he appeared in the unforgettable film GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (???VS??????, Gojira tai Desutoroia, 1995). Clear parts are used throughout the body and tail to recreate Godzilla`s melt-down. The unforgettable smoke that emitted from Godzilla`s body is also masterfully recreated with 4 special option parts that can be displayed or removed. Manufacturer: Bandai Tamashii Nations Item Code: JUN168677 SRP: $89.99 In Comic Shops: January 25, 2017

    IDW has announced Godzilla: Rage Across Time #4 and #5 for November 2016. Images courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for Godzilla: Rage Across Time #4 and 5. Both issues are coming to comic book shops and retailers in November 2016. Godzilla: Rage Across Time is a five part mini-series from the creators behind the smash-hit Godzilla in Hell. Following the tradition established in In Hell, every issue of Godzilla: Rage Across Time is produced by a different creative team. Godzilla: Rage Across Time #4 Writers: Ulises Farinas, Erik Freitas Artist: Pablo Tunica Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Bob Eggleton Tentative In-Store Date: November 2016 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 MFSTFSFJ Hannibal makes his daring assault on Rome, but first he must overcome an unforeseen obstacle... Godzilla! Can the classical era`s greatest terror defeat history`s mightiest monster? Man vs. Monster at its finest! Subscription Variant Cover: Pablo Tunica For subscription customers

    Click on the image for a look at the completed Retailer Incentive cover for issue #2 of Godzilla: Rage Across Time. Image courtesy of Aaron John Gregory. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Author/Source: Aaron John GregoryOfficial Site: IDW PublishingSpecial Thanks to Bobby Curnow A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Artist Aaron John Gregory has offered SciFi Japan readers an exclusive step-by-step look at the making of his cover illustration for Godzilla: Rage Across Time. Godzilla: Rage Across Time is a five part comic book mini-series debuting this week from IDW Publishing that features Godzilla and other Toho monsters during different eras of Earth’s history. Each issue is produced by a different creative team and comes with multiple cover variants. Aaron has created artwork for the Retailer Incentive cover of the second issue, which will be available from comic book shops and retailers on September 21st. While Godzilla: Rage Across Time is Aaron`s first comic book assignment, he is no newcomer to the art world. Class valedictorian from the Academy of Art, University in San

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    Award Winning Author Of Brave Story and The Book of Heroes Returns Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: haikasoru.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media’s Haikasoru literary imprint proudly announces the North American release of its newest novel -- famed Japanese author Miyuki Miyabe’s supernatural thriller, The Gate of Sorrows. The Gate of Sorrows is an adult sequel of sorts to Miyabe’s young adult novel, The Book of Heroes, but it can be read as a standalone work. The Gate of Sorrows is available in-print with an MSRP of $26.99 U.S. / $29.99 CAN. The novel is also available digitally for the Amazon Kindle, Apple’s iBooks Store, Barnes & Noble’s Nook Book Store, the Kobo eBooks Store, and the Google Play store. In The Gate of Sorrows, a series of murders shocks Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward, but Shigenori, a retired police

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