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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

    Gigan and Megalon stir up trouble in feudal Japan in a sample of Matt Frank`s artwork from Godzilla: Rage Across Time #1. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Matt Frank Official Site: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Bobby Curnow A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing Godzilla artist Matt Frank (Godzilla: Rulers of Earth) has offered SciFi Japan readers an exclusive behind the scenes look at the making of Godzilla: Rage Across Time #1. Premiering August 24th, Godzilla: Rage Across Time is a five part comic book mini-series featuring Godzilla and other Toho monsters during different eras of Earth`s history. Each issue is produced by a different creative team, with Matt creating the artwork for issue #1. He also co-wrote the story -- in which Godzilla invades feudal Japan -- with author Jeremy Robinson (Project Nemesis). Matt has kindly shared details on the creative process along with samples of his concept art for the issue... SciFi Japan: How did Rage Across Time begin development, and when was it chosen

    Godzilla invades Japan like never before in Godzilla: Rage Across Time #1, 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 #1. The issue will be available from comic shops and retailers Wednesday, August 24th. 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 #1 is co-authored by writer Jeremy Robinson (Project Nemesis) and artist Matt Frank (Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Project Nemesis). Godzilla: Rage Across Time #1 Writers: Jeremy Robinson and Matt Frank Artist: Matt Frank Inks Assist: Mostafa Moussa Colorists: Matt Frank and Goncalo Lopes Additional Colors: Paul Hanley Letterer/Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Japanese Translations: Toshihisa Nakamura Editor:

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    Award Winning Sci-Fi Author Of Orbital Cloud And Gene Mapper Returns For A Special Encore Appearance 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 participation in WorldCon 2016 during which it will welcome Taiyo Fujii for a special return appearance at the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS). WorldCon 2016 (MidAmeriCon?) takes place August 17th-21st at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO. Full details are available at midamericon2.org. Haikasoru will be located on Island 1, Table 9 in the main Dealer’s Room. Taiyo Fujii is the author of the sci-fi novel, Orbital Cloud, which is set for release by Haikasoru in March 2017, and is also a contributor to the brand new anthology, Saiensu Fikushon 2016, which debuts this month from Haikasoru. WorldCon Exclusive

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    Visit VIZ Media at Otakon 2016 Booth # IND012 Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media prepares a strong showing for Otakon 2016, one of the East Coast’s most renowned anime conventions, with a roster jam-packed with informative panel discussions, interactive booth activities, promotional giveaways, anime screening premieres, and a special selection of retail products available exclusively at the event. Otakon 2016 takes place August 12th – 14th at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. Full details are available at otakon.com. VIZ Media will be located in Booth # IND012. VIZ Media also invites attendees to a series of fun panels and events including sessions on ONE-PUNCH MAN and SAILOR MOON featuring the English voice cast and Weekly Shonen Jump. Fans won’t want to miss the following products and special advance releases available (while supplies last)

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    Manga Series That Inspired The Smash Hit Anime Is Available Now! 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, takes readers on a fantastic new shojo manga adventure about a resourceful princess’ quest to reclaim her rightful throne with the release of Yona of the Dawn. Created by Mizuho Kusanagi, Yona of the Dawn Vol. 1 is available now and is rated ‘T’ for Teens and published under the Shojo Beat imprint. Volume 1 carries a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The series also launches digitally via VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and GooglePlay stores. Subsequent volumes of Yona of the Dawn will be published in English on a

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd., Bandai 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 first Godzilla vs. Evangelion Toho 30cm Series figure. The new film SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira) is co-directed by Hideaki Anno, creator of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION (???????????, Shin Seiki Evangerion), and his EVANGELION collaborator, Shinji Higuchi. To further promote the connection between the two popular franchises, Toho Co. Ltd. and Anno`s Khara Inc. are also 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 this Toho 30cm Series fusion of Godzilla and the Eva Unit-01 piloted by EVANGELION`s lead character, Shinji Hikari. The 1989 movie GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante)

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is proud to welcome VIZ Media, LLC, the premier publisher, distributor and licensor of Japanese and global content in North America, as the organization’s newest corporate member! VIZ Media additionally supports CBLDF by this week co-releasing the Manga Book Club Handbook, a resource designed to help libraries and retailers unite their communities over manga! Digital copies of the handbook are available at cbldf.org/resources/manga-book-club-handbook. "We are proud to support Comic Book Legal Defense Fund by becoming a corporate member," says Kevin Hamric, VIZ Media Senior Director. "Their proactive initiatives to inform and educate the public about manga, and their efforts as an advocate for readers, educators, and retailers of all types make them a vital organization. We are proud to contribute to their work!" Founded in San Francisco

    The latest Godzilla mini-series concludes with Godzilla: Oblivion #5, 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 IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with a preview of the first five pages from Godzilla: Oblivion #5. Promising “the most devastating monster battle of all time!”, the final issue of the comic book mini-series will be available from comic shops and retailers Wednesday, July 27th. Godzilla: Oblivion is a five-part series from writer Joshua Fialkov (Doctor Who, Ultimate FF) and artist Brian Churilla (Big Trouble in Little China!, TMNT), 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 #5 Writer: Joshua Fialkov Artist: Brian Churilla Colorist: Jay Fotos Letterer/Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Brian Churilla In-Store Date: July 27, 2016 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 Monsters swarm our world as their battles destroy every aspect

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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 new Godzilla items available in comic book shops beginning October 2016. These Godzilla products are also listed in Diamond`s August 2016 edition of the Previews Catalog, on sale now. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com. Godzilla: Rage Across Time #3 (of 5) Writer: Ryan Ferrier Artist: Hugo Petrus Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Bob Eggleton Black death plagues medieval England… and so does Megaguirus! A group of knights decides to find the source of the pestilence and comes across a flying nightmare that not all of them will survive! Third issue of the new Godzilla mini-series from the creators behind the smash-hit Godzilla in Hell. Publisher: IDW Publishing Item Code: AUG160421 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 In Comic Shops: October

    IDW has announced Godzilla: Rage Across Time #3, Godzilla: Half Century War #1 IDW’s Greatest Hits Edition and Godzilla: Oblivion TPB for October 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 #3, the trade paperback collection of the Godzilla: Oblivion mini-series, and the one dollar Godzilla: Half Century War #1 IDW’s Greatest Hits Edition from writer-artist James Stokoe. All three publications are coming to comic book shops and retailers in October 2016. Godzilla: Rage Across Time #3 Writer: Ryan Ferrier Artist: Hugo Petrus Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Bob Eggleton Tentative In-Store Date: October 2016 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 MFSTFSFJ Black death plagues medieval England... and so does Megaguirus! A group of knights decides to find the source of the pestilence and comes across a flying nightmare that not all of them will survive! Third part of a five issue mini-series from the creators behind the smash-hit Godzilla in Hell. Subscription

    Final front and back cover art for Kraken Releasing`s Blu-ray edition of THE RETURN OF GODZILLA. Photos courtesy of Section23 Films. © 1984 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Section23 Films, Kraken Releasing Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Kraken Releasing/Section23 has provided SciFi Japan with a first look at the final packaging art -- newly approved by Toho -- for their upcoming Blu-ray and DVD editions of THE RETURN OF GODZILLA (???, Gojira, 1984). They also shared a trio of stills from the film. Kraken Releasing`s THE RETURN OF GODZILLA discs will be available September 13, 2016 and have SRPs $14.98 for the Blu-Rays and $9.98 for the DVD. Additional information is available from the link below. About Kraken Releasing KRAKEN RELEASING is a new international video distribution label specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror genre entertainment for mainstream audiences. Together with sister labels MAIDEN JAPAN (TOKYO MAGNITUDE 8.0,

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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 Gigantic Series: Godzilla 1954 from the original GODZILLA (???, Gojira). The figure is the latest release combining the company`s large scale “Gigantic Series” with their “Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection” line sculpted by the artist renowned for his work on the Toho films as well as hugely popular collectibles including model kits, statues, toys, books and Bandai`s S.H. MonsterArts. Standing 17 inches tall and nearly 30 inches long, Godzilla will be molded under Yuki Sakai`s supervision in order to ensure the final product will maintain the intricate details of his original sculpt. The figure is intended for fans and collectors ages 15 and up. X-Plus monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official

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