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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. TM & ©Netflix. Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising, a new hardover book written by Drew Taylor that details the creation of the hit Tsuburaya x Netflix animated family feature film ULTRAMAN: RISING. The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising goes behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the animated movie-making process. Starting at the genesis of the original idea, follow along as the team designs a baby kaiju, creates bold, stylized worlds, and crafts the emotional heart of the story, accompanied by expert commentary from cast and crew, including director and writer Shannon Tindle and co-director John Aoshima. A true love letter to Ultraman, the film and book are treats for fans of the

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    Source: Asobism Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Castle & Dragon | Godzilla Collaboration Special Site: https://www.asobism.co.jp/social/shirodora/collabo_godzilla/ (Japan)Official X: https://x.com/shirotodoragon Asobism Co. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Tomoyuki Ote) is pleased to announce that the first collaboration event between their Japanese real-time battle strategy game CASTLE & DRAGON (城とドラゴン, Shiro to Doragon), currently available on the App Store and Google Play, and Godzilla will premiere on Friday, January 31, 2025. The Godzilla collaboration event run for one month, divided into two halves! In addition to collaboration-exclusive Toho monster costumes for large characters such as the new game character "Legend Dragon" (レジェンドドラゴン, Rejendo Doragon)*, CASTLE & DRAGON will also feature cute swordsman costumes for Chibi Godzilla, Chibi Rodan, Chibi Mechagodzilla and others! • Castle & Dragon | Godzilla Collaboration PeriodFirst Half: Friday, January 31, 2025, 7:00 p.m. JST to Friday, February 14, 2025, 11:59 p.m. JSTSecond Half: Saturday, February

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   The official Godzilla online stores, Godzilla Store Japan and Godzilla Store (North America), are now accepting pre-orders for the exclusive Mechagodzilla  (1974) "Pink Purple Clear Ver." 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. 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.   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN press release   CCPJAPAN has announced Godzilla (1954) and Hedorah figures with New Year's-themed color designs for their retro-design "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla"  (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラ, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira.) The figures are now available exclusively from Toho's Official Godzilla Store Japan and Godzilla Store (North America) and will be released in March. 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.   Photo courtesy of CCP

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    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Gerry Duggan and Giuseppe Camuncoli’s GODZILLA VS. HULK and Joe Kelly and Nick Bradshaw’s GODZILLA VS. SPIDER-MAN, part of the six one-shots where Marvel heroes battle Godzilla across different eras, arrive in April Source: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood Last month, Marvel Comics announced an exciting evolution of their collaboration with Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that has brought global sensation Godzilla to life, that would see the launch of all-new comic book series pitting Godzilla against iconic Marvel heroes! Set in different Godzilla eras and taking place in different time periods of the Marvel Universe, these six groundbreaking one-shots begin in March with Ryan North and John Romita Jr.’s GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR, and continue in April with GODZILLA VS. HULK and GODZILLA VS. SPIDER-MAN!

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO Source: Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd. press release Premium Bandai, the official mail order site of Bandai Namco, is now accepting pre-orders for the "Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION" (アークアライザー MEMORIAL EDITION, Āku Araizā MEMORIAL EDITION) and the "DX Arc Cube Premium Ultraman Arc Set" (DXアークキューブPremium ウルトラマンアークセット, DX Āku Kyūbu Premium Urutoraman Āku Setto) to commemorate the airing of the final episode of Tsuburaya Productions' TV series ULTRAMAN ARC (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman  Āku, 2024-25).   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO ■ Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION  The "Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION" has an upgraded appearance and sound specifications from the DX version previously released by Bandai. It is designed to be fully compatible with the "DX Arc Cube Premium Ultraman Arc Set" as well as the previously released  "DX

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai In February, Bandai is launching a new soft vinyl figure line, "JAPAN GODZILLA," which will 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 will be produced at a slightly smaller scale (average height 4.5 inches) than those from Bandai's main Movie Monster Series (average height 6.3 inches). The line will kick off with two versions 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).   Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ■ JAPAN GODZILLA Godzilla (2023) Mt. Fuji (JAPAN GODZILLA ゴジラ (2023) 富士山, JAPAN GODZILLA Gojira (2023) Fujisan) Godzilla (2023) is

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    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. 7] (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラEX【第7弾】, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira EX [Dai 7-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 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. 7] features six

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    Photo courtesy of Epic Games Japan. © 2024, Epic Games, Inc. © 2025 Legendary. GODZILLA © TOHO CO., LTD. Become Godzilla and destroy buildings on the Battle Royale island Source: Epic Games Japan, Epic Games press releasesOfficial Site: https://www.fortnite.com Look out! Something massive is afoot. Godzilla and Kong are arriving in FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE with v33.20! Unlock the Godzilla Evolved Outfit (コスチューム「ゴジラエヴォルヴ」, Kosuchūmu Gojira Evuoruvu) from Battle Pass Quests, and wreak havoc across the Battle Royale Island by jumping in and becoming the monster Godzilla itself from Warner Bros/Legendary's GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (2024)! With more than 400 million registered accounts worldwide, FORTNITE is a game that allows players to create their own experiences and team up in iconic battle royales and action-packed zero-builds. Fortnite” is an ever-evolving space where culture thrives and players can create, watch and play in a global community

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    Photo courtesy of Ghost X Ghost. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Ghost X Ghost. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Ghost X Ghost Special Thanks to Brock Otterbacher  IN STOCK NOW! Ghost X Ghost introduces the Godzilla Minus One Deluxe Enamel Pin, designed by Death Style Graphics! This monster measures at 3.75" high x 2.5" wide, and comes carded and bagged.    ■ Godzilla Minus One by Death Style Graphics Deluxe Enamel Pin   Soft enamel pin with black metal, approx. 3.75" high x 2.5" wide. Pin features double posts and rubber clutches, bagged on a card back. Designed by Death Style Graphics Price: $16.00 Order Link:  https://ghostxghost.com/products/godzilla-minus-one-by-death-style-graphics-enamel-pin   About Ghost X Ghost All the strange in the world. The odd, bizarre, and weird. That’s us, that’s the

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott and Hannah Scudamore Photo courtesy of Titan Books. © Legendary. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary. Titan Books will release The Official Godzilla Movie Novelization Omnibus, collecting the adaptations of Legendary Pictures' Monstervers movies GODZILLA (2014) by Greg Cox and GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019) by Greg Keyes, on August 26th. Two powerful stories of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature. Humanity stands defenseless when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance.   GODZILLA Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to

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     Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. In celebration of both Godzilla's 70th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the High Grade capsule toy line, Bandai is releasing a set of HG figures that includes the adult Mothra and adult Battra from the Heisei hit GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA (ゴジラVSモスラ, Gojira vs. Mosura, 1992) -- the film released in the United States as GODZILLA AND MOTHRA: THE BATTLE FOR EARTH. Also featured in this set are Godzilla (1999) from GODZILLA 2000 (ゴジラ2000 ミレニアム, Gojira Nisen: Mireniamu, 1999) and Baby Godzilla from GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II (ゴジラvsメカゴジラ, Gojira vs. Mekagojira, 1993), who is available as a HG figure for the first time! These HG figures are now available at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan.

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    Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad The battle begins in July! Source:  Bushiroad Co., Ltd.. press releaseOfficial Site: https://godzilla-cardgame.com/ Bushiroad Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takaaki Kitani) hosted the Bushiroad New Year's Grand Announcement 2025 on Monday, January 13th to preview their trading card releases for the coming year. The event revealed new details about their upcoming GODZILLA CARD GAME (ゴジラ カードゲーム, Gojira Kādo Gēmu). Bushiroad is a partner with Toho for this game, providing sales support at TCG (trading card games) specialty stores and mass retailers and also operating official tournaments and events in Japan and the United States. Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad Photo courtesy of Bushiroad. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Bushiroad In the GODZILLA CARD GAME, the Godzilla series moves the stage from

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    Japanese artwork for Booster Pack 03. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Dark Heroes and Monsters Will Soon Appear!Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releasesOfficial Site: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/ Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake)  is pleased to announce that the third Booster Pack for the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME (ウルトラマン カードゲーム, Urutoraman Kādo Gēmu) will be released on Friday, April 25th. The ULTRAMAN CARD GAME is a new trading card game inspired by the world of Ultraman featuring playability appealing to both adults and kids, as well as collectability with specially designed cards by renowned creators from around the globe. The game also offers several rare cards to collect from artists and designers who have worked on the Ultraman shows and movies. The game was released simultaneously around the world on Friday, October 25, 2024 in 4 languages, a first in the history

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    Source: CRAZY BUMP Inc. press release   Photo courtesy of CRAZY BUMP. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Crazy Bump Inc., a company that organizes and manages special exhibitions themed on subcultures such as manga, anime, and special effects, has announced some new products to be sold at the Giant Mechagodzilla POP UP STORE in Gallery of Hakaba (大メカゴジラPOP UP STORE in 墓場の画廊, Dai Mekagojira Poppu Appu Sutoa in Hakaba no Garō). The POP UP STORE will be held at the Gallery of Hakaba store in Nakano, Tokyo, from January 16 to February 25, 2025. The venue will feature a Mechagodzilla exhibition plus official merchandise. Most products will be available at both the Gallery of Hakaba in Nakano and their online store. For more information on the Giant Mechagodzilla POP UP STORE in Gallery of Hakaba, please see the earlier report here on SciFi Japan.

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    Photo courtesy of TOKYOPOP. ©2025 Mattel ©TOKYOPOP First titles set to debut in print in 2026.Source: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and pioneering manga and anime media brand TOKYOPOP, today announced a partnership to develop original manga-style graphic novels for children ages 8-12 based on Mattel’s Hot Wheels and Barbie brands. The first titles, including a western-style manga graphic novel series inspired by Hot Wheels and new stories featuring characters from Barbie, are set to debut in print in 2026. These series will feature fresh artwork and original stories, bringing the cherished brands to new audiences in innovative formats. “Hot Wheels and Barbie have long been symbols of storytelling, creativity

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    Japan's Top Class Military Experts Discuss War in Anime and Special Effects FilmsSource: Bungeishunju Ltd. press releases GODZILLA VS. SELF-DEFENSE FORCES cover art. Photo courtesy of Bungeishunju Ltd. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Bungeishunju Ltd.. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Shigeyuki Iikubo) will release a new paperback book, Godzilla vs. Self-Defense Forces: The ‘Theory of War’ in Anime (ゴジラvs.自衛隊　アニメの「戦争論」, Gojira vs. Jieitai Anime no Sensō-ron), by Yu Koizumi, Sugio Takahashi, Hiroyuki Ohta, and Marei Mentlein, on January 17, 2025.    How did the capital air defense communication in MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR actually look to the eyes of the Self-Defense Forces? In the world of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, the Soviet Union has not collapsed. The Bakagarasu aircraft in NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND is operated in the same way as the Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant developed in Nazi Germany.

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      Photo courtesy of Trends International. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Trends InternationalSpecial Thanks to Pam Fettig and Jeff Loeser Photo courtesy of Trends International. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla fans in North America can now purchase the Godzilla 2025 Wall Calendar from Trends International. Revisit your favorite Japanese kaiju film every day this year with the Godzilla 2025 Wall Calendar featuring 13 high-quality images from the Godzilla series printed on premium paper. Part of Trends International's DateWorks Wall Calendars line, it is made to hang on a wall, cork board, or bulletin board at home, school, or the office. Each monthly calendar spread features enough room to mark important dates or write down reminder notes - making them perfect for staying organized and productive all year long. The Godzilla 2025 Wall Calendar is available from retailers, including Amazon.

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    Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE press release Promo art for the Ultraman Zero POP UP STORE feat. Ultraman Leo in JUNGLE. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Jungle Co., Ltd. (Head office: Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; CEO: Koji Shiota) will host the Ultraman Zero POP UP STORE feat. Ultraman Leo in JUNGLE (ウルトラマンゼロ POP UP STORE feat.ウルトラマンレオ in JUNGLEを大阪, Urutoraman Zero POP UP STORE feat. Urutoraman Reo in JUNGLE) at their Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE location in Osaka from Friday, January 24th to Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. Jungle regularly holds special events at their Japan stores, while their US branch recently ran the Godzilla 70th Anniversary POP UP STORE in Los Angeles.   ■ Event Description Connect the Future! The 15th Anniversary of Ultraman Zero and 50th Anniversary of Ultraman Leo! Ultraman Zero, the son of Ultraseven, made his shocking debut in the 2009

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    Source: Hagoromo press releaseOfficial Site: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/calenavi/25-0039/ Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved. Publisher Hagoromo Co., Ltd. has has announced that, due to strong sales, 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) has already gone into a third printing. This follows the success of the 2024 Calendar, which also received three printings one year ago. Released in Japan on November 2, 2024, this premium calendar condenses 70 years of Godzilla history with carefully selected famous scenes and stunning photographs. It has received great praise from Godzilla fans and ranked first in the Amazon calendar rankings on the day pre-orders began. When Hagoromo announced the 2025 Godzilla 70th Anniversary Calendar they provided pics of the cover artwork and some of the interior pages. But they teaased the November page, which

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