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    FAIRY TAIL logo courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. © 2009 Fairy Tail Guild Production Committee: Hiro Mashima/ Kodansha/ TV Tokyo

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    Source: FUNimation Entertainment press release Official Site: tv-tokyo.co.jp/fairytail (Japan), funimation.com/fairy-tail (US) Special Thanks to Scott Lonski GameSamba, NGames Interactive Limited, and Funimation Entertainment have announced today that they are working with Kodansha to develop and publish an officially licensed mobile game based on the hit FAIRY TAIL (????????, Fearii Teiru) franchise. The FAIRY TAIL game will be available in multiple languages worldwide on Android and iOS devices, and is expected to be released by the end of 2016. “FAIRY TAIL is one of our favorite franchises, and we look forward to working with NGames and Funimation to create a game fans will love,” said Scott Wong, President and Co-Founder of GameSamba. FAIRY TAIL is set in the Fiore kingdom, where wizards join guilds and make their pay by filling magical needs. One guild has a reputation as the roughest, rowdiest, most dangerous of all: Fairy Tail! When

    Shuriken to Pleats Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Matsuri Hino 2015/HAKUSENSHA, Inc.

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    Dive Into A Tale Of Intrigue And Modern-Day Ninjas Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor, publisher and licensor of manga and anime in North America, announces the launch of famed creator Matsuri Hino’s new manga series, Shuriken and Pleats, on March 1st. Shuriken and Pleats, the story of a schoolgirl who’s also a ninja in modern-day Japan, is the latest title from Hino, who created the pivotal shojo series, VAMPIRE KNIGHT (also published by VIZ Media; rated ‘T+’ for Teens). Shuriken and Pleats is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published in print under the Shojo Beat imprint with an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The series also launches digitally on March 1st via VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App (iOS and Android), as well as from the Nook,

    Win the Godzilla in Hell TPB from IDW! 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 is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new Godzilla in Hell Trade Paperback. This 120 edition collects all 5 issues of the 2015 mini-series in which Godzilla meets his greatest adversary of all time -- the impossible tortures of Hell! Each chapter is by a different creative team that includes award-winning illustrator Bob Eggleton, James Stokoe (Godzilla: Half Century War) and Dave Wachter (Godzilla: Cataclysm). The Godzilla in Hell Trade Paperback is now available from comic book shops and retailers. The suggested retail price is $19.99. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There are two (2) prizes, with each prize consisting of one (1) Godzilla in Hell Trade Paperback. B. Prizes will be shipped to the contest winners so entrants must include

    A preview of the two variant covers for Godzilla: Oblivion #3. Left: Subscription cover by James Stokoe, courtesy of IDW Publishing. Right: Tadd Galusha`s pencils for the standard cover, courtesy of the artist. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer and Tadd Galusha IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for the third issue of Godzilla: Oblivion. From the creative team of writer Joshua Fialkov (Doctor Who, Ultimate FF) and artist Brian Churilla (Big Trouble in Little China!, TMNT), the five part mini-series is 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 #3 will be available from comic book shops and retailers in May 2016. The issue features variant covers by James Stokoe (Godzilla: Half Century War, Godzilla in Hell) and Tadd Galusha (Dream Thief, In The Dark). Godzilla: Oblivion #3 Writer: Joshua Fialkov Artist: Brian Churilla Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Tadd Galusha Tentative In-Store Date: May 2016 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 MFSTFSFJ A plan

    Godzilla`s most terrifying adventure is collected in the Godzilla in Hell 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 Godzilla meets his greatest adversary of all time -- the impossible tortures of Hell! IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with an exclusive preview (including HUGE high-res scans) of their Godzilla in Hell trade paperback. Available from comic shops and retailers Wednesday, February 17th, the book collects all five issues of the comic book mini-series in which the King of the Monsters wanders across the underworld to do battle with the impossible. Each issue is by a different creative team that includes award-winning illustrator Bob Eggleton, James Stokoe (Godzilla: Half Century War) and Dave Wachter (Godzilla: Cataclysm). Godzilla in Hell TPB Writers: James Stokoe, Bob Eggleton, Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas, Brandon Seifert, Dave Wachter Artists: James Stokoe, Bob Eggleton, Buster Moody, Ibrahim Moustafa, Dave Wachter Series Editor: Bobby Curnow Letterer/Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry

    Cover for the new book, Monsters Attack Returns. Image courtesy of Hobby Japan. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Hobby Japan With interest in Godzilla swelling in the wake of the 2014 American GODZILLA and the impending release of Toho`s GODZILLA RESURGENCE (??????, Shin Gojira), Hobby Japan has released the Japanese language book Monsters Attack Returns (??????????, Kaijuu Daishingeki Ritaanzu). A sequel to Hobby Japan`s Monsters Attack: The Modeling of GODZILLA (????? The Modeling of GODZILLA), this new mook (a combination of magazine and book) provides information and photos from a variety of angles for recent Toho garage kits, high-quality action figures, prototypes and soft vinyl figures. Monsters Attack Returns is now on sale. Publisher: Hobby Japan Language: Japanese Size: A4 ISBN: 9784798611686 Release Date: February 6, 2016 Price: ?2,400 (Approximately $20.85) + Tax

    Photos courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Zoe DiGiorgio Diamond Comic Distributors has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for new Godzilla items available in comic book shops beginning April 2016. These Godzilla products are also listed in Diamond`s February edition of the Previews Catalog, on sale now. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com. Godzilla: Oblivion #2 (of 5) Writer: Joshua Fialkov Artist: Brian Churilla Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Graham Nakamura King Ghidorah invades a world that has never known monsters. The world`s military and scientists struggle to find a way to stop him. The only option may be the unthinkable... Second issue of the new Godzilla mini-series by writer Joshua Fialkov (Doctor Who, Ultimate FF) and artist Brian Churilla (Big Trouble in Little China!, TMNT). Publisher: IDW Publishing Item Code: FEB160399 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 In Comic

    Godzilla and Anguirus TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The desperate struggle in Osaka revived! The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their two figure set of Godzilla and Anguirus from the 1955 film GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (??????, Gojira no Gyakushuu). Originally released separately in 2011, the figures are now being sold together in a special promotion with Premium Bandai. Both monsters have a monochrome coloration to replicate the texture of the black-and-white movie in which they appeared. This item is sold exclusively by X-Plus` official Shounen Ric website and the Premium Bandai website and will not be available from retail stores. Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla 1955 & Anguirus 1955 Limited Showdown Set /??30cm???? ???1955 & ?????1955???????? ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Anguirus Body Anguirus

    Image 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 the second issue of Godzilla: Oblivion. From the creative team of writer Joshua Fialkov (Doctor Who, Ultimate FF) and artist Brian Churilla (Big Trouble in Little China!, TMNT), the five part mini-series is 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 #2 will be available from comic book shops and retailers in April 2016. The Subscription Variant edition features cover art by James Stokoe (Godzilla: Half Century War, Godzilla in Hell). Godzilla: Oblivion #2 Writer: Joshua Fialkov Artist: Brian Churilla Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Graham Nakamura Tentative In-Store Date: April 2016 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 MFSTFSFJ King Ghidorah invades a world that has never known monsters. The world’s military and

    Photos courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Zoe DiGiorgio and Deborah Moreland Diamond Comic Distributors has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for new Godzilla items available in comic book shops beginning March 2016. These Godzilla products are also listed in Diamond`s January edition of the Previews Catalog, on sale now. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com. Godzilla: Oblivion #1 (of 5) Writer: Joshua Fialkov Artist: Brian Churilla Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: James Stokoe A scientist has created a portal to another dimensio -- one where monsters rule supreme! A terrifying expedition begins into a world where hope has died and Godzilla is the unrivaled King of the Monsters. But what happens when a baby kaiju hitches a ride back to the original, monster-less dimension? First issue of a new Godzilla mini-series by writer Joshua Fialkov (Doctor Who, Ultimate

    Cover art for the new book, Godzilla vs Biollante Completion. Image courtesy of Hobby Japan. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Hobby Japan Hobby Japan has released the Japanese language book Godzilla vs Biollante Completion (???vs????? ????????, Gojira Tai Biorante Konpuriishon), detailing the production of the fan favorite film GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989). For more information, please see the earlier report on SciFi Japan.

    Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Publisher Solicits New Comic Book Mini-Series, Godzilla: Oblivion Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer After a brief hiatus, Godzilla returns to American comics with a new mini-series, Godzilla: Oblivion. IDW Publishing is now taking solicitations for the first issue, which will be available from comic book shops and retailers in March 2016. Writer Joshua Fialkov (Doctor Who, Ultimate FF) and artist Brian Churilla (Big Trouble in Little China!, TMNT) are the creative team for the series. Issue #1 features cover art by James Stokoe (Godzilla: Half Century War, Godzilla in Hell). In the series, a scientist has created a portal to another dimension -- one where monsters rule supreme! A terrifying expedition begins into a world where hope has died and Godzilla is the unrivaled King of the Monsters. But what happens when a baby kaiju hitches a ride back to the original, monster-less

    Image courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Deborah Moreland Diamond Comic Distributors has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for new Godzilla products listed in the December edition of their Previews Catalog (on sale now). The selection of Godzilla items in the new catalog is rather limited, with only the trade paperback collection of Godzilla in Hell listed. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com. Godzilla in Hell TPB Writers: James Stokoe, Bob Eggleton, Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas, Brandon Seifert, Dave Wachter Artists: James Stokoe, Bob Eggleton, Buster Moody, Ibrahim Moustafa, Dave Wachter Series Editor: Bobby Curnow Letterer/Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Cover: James Stokoe Godzilla meets his greatest adversary of all time -- the impossible tortures of Hell! Each issue of this special mini-series will see Godzilla enter a new level of the underworld to do battle with the impossible. This trade paperback

    Cover art for the Japanese edition of The Gate of Sorrows. © Miyuki Miyabe

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    Supernatural Crime Thriller Set To Debut In Print And Digitally Next Summer Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: haikasoru.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media’s Haikasoru literary imprint has announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Japanese author Miyuki Miyabe’s fantastic dark fantasy, The Gate of Sorrows (????, Hitan no Mmon, 2015). The novel is Miyabe’s eighth and will be released by Haikasoru in both print and digital editions in the Summer of 2016. Miyuki Miyabe is a popular and widely acclaimed author who has published works across a variety of genres ranging from sci-fi, historical fiction and mystery to young adult thrillers and social commentary. The Haikasoru imprint has released several of Miyabe’s works including Brave Story, The Book of Heroes, Ico: Castle in the Mist, and Apparitions: Ghosts of Old Edo. The Gate of Sorrows

    Prototype of the Godzilla (2014) Resin Cast Kit from T`s Facto. Photo courtesy of T`s Facto. GODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © Legendary All Rights Reserved.

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    Source: T`s Facto Takashi Yamawaki`s garage kit studio T`s Facto is now taking preorders for their new Godzilla (2014) Resin Cast Kit. The Japanese model depicts Godzilla`s victory roar following his defeat of the female Muto in the 2014 Hollywood production GODZILLA from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. GODZILLA 2014 Resin Cast Kit /GODZILLA ???2014 ??????? Model Number: TS2015-03 Manufacturer: T`s Facto Production: Takashi Yamawaki Product Size: Height Approximately 31cm (12.6 Inches), Length Approximately 46cm (18.1 Inches) Product Weight: 3,000 Grams (6.6 Pounds) Material: Resin Specifications: Unpainted; Assembly Required Number of Parts: 20 Shipping: December 2015 Price: ¥35,000 (Approximately $285.06 US, Shipping and Tax Included)

    Advertisement for the new book, Godzilla vs Biollante Completion. Image courtesy of Hobby Japan. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Source: Hobby Japan The origin of the Heisei Godzilla now becomes clear!! A critical and commercial disappointment when it was first released in 1989, GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante) has since become a fan favorite to the point that it was voted favorite film in the series by Japanese fans in 2014. Picking up where 1984`s THE RETURN OF GODZILLA (???, Gojira) left off, BIOLLANTE was the first of six consecutive films featuring recurring characters and a more consistent design for the King of the Monsters. 26 years after the BIOLLANTE`s debut, Hobby Japan will release the Japanese language book Godzilla vs Biollante Completion (???vs????? ????????, Gojira Tai Biorante Konpuriishon) detailing the film`s production with new information as well as images from the Toho vaults. Highlights include... ? Interviews with director/writer Kazuki Omori, producer Shogo Tomiyama, and actors Masanobu Takashima (Major Sho

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. GODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © Legendary All Rights Reserved.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their second 30cm figure based on the 2014 Hollywood production GODZILLA from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. In GODZILLA, the King of the Monsters unleashed a mighty roar to challenge the Male Muto in Hawaii and the Female in San Francisco. These scenes -- which thrilled audiences and were used in the promotional campaign for the film -- have inspired the new "roar pose" Godzilla figure from X-Plus and Bandai Premium. The figure`s dorsal fins have been molded in translucent blue material to simulate the glow as Godzilla fires his radioactive heat ray. This item is sold exclusively by X-Plus` official Shounen Ric website and the Premium Bandai website and will

    Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer Godzilla meets his greatest adversary of all time -- the unbelievable tortures of Hell! With the final issue of Godzilla in Hell arriving in stores this week, IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for the trade paperback collection. Available in February 2016, the book collects all five issues of the comic book mini-series in which the King of the Monsters wanders across the underworld to do battle with the impossible. Each issue is by a different creative team that includes award-winning illustrator Bob Eggleton, James Stokoe (Godzilla: Half Century War) and Dave Wachter (Godzilla: Cataclysm). Godzilla in Hell TPB Writers: James Stokoe, Bob Eggleton, Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas, Brandon Seifert, Dave Wachter Artists: James Stokoe, Bob Eggleton, Buster Moody, Ibrahim Moustafa, Dave Wachter Series Editor: Bobby Curnow Letterer/Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Cover: James Stokoe Tentative In-Store Date: February 2016

    Photo courtesy of Chikyu-Boueigun. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Source: Chikyu-Boueigun (Japan) Japanese kaiju product manufacturer Chikyu-Boueigun has announced a new deluxe statue set for their Toho Monster Collection will be released in early 2016. Sculpted by Studio Nero, the set depicts the twin Mothra larvae rising from the sea to confront Godzilla at the end of MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (???????, Mosura Tai Gojira, 1964). The set comes with two interchangeable tails for the Godzilla figure. Toho Monster Collection DX Edition: MOTHRA VS GODZILLA/ ??????????DX????????? (Toho Kaiju Korekushon DX-ban Mosura Tai Gojira) Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Sculptor: Studio Nero Product Size: Godzilla Height Approximately 20cm (7.87 Inches), Mothra Length Approximately 18cm (7 Inches) Material: Poly Resin Release Date: TBA Price: TBA

    Photo courtesy of Chikyu-Boueigun. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Source: Chikyu-Boueigun (Japan) This January, Japanese kaiju product manufacturer Chikyu-Boueigun will release a new Godzilla statue for their Toho Monster Collection. Sculpted by Studio Nero, the figure depicts the monster as seen in the 1965 Ishiro Honda/Eiji Tsuburaya classic MONSTER ZERO aka INVASION OF ASTRO MONSTER (?????, Kaiju Daisenso). Display stand included. Toho Monster Collection 27: Godzilla 1965/ ?????????? ?27? ???1965 (Toho Kaiju Korekushon 27-dan Gojira 1965) Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Sculptor: Studio Nero Product Size: Height Approximately 20cm (8.66 Inches) Material: Poly Resin Release Date: January 2016 Price: ¥21,600 (Approximately $179.01 US)

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