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    Left:Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #23 cover by Matt Frank. Right: Jeff Zornow`s Subscription Variant cover. Images courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #23 and Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 5 TPB. Both publications are coming to comic book shops and retailers in April 2015. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth trade paperback Volumes 1-4 are also being offered again for April. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #23 Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Tentative In-Store Date: April 2015 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 MFSTFSFJ King Caesar emerges... but will he be in time to help Godzilla stop the swelling Trilopod hive? Monsters from the past return in the countdown to the double-sized finale in issue 25! Subscription Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow For subscription customers only... a variant cover from Jeff Zornow! Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 5 TPB Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank

    Weekly Shonen Jump Jump Issue 01-19-15. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. ONE-PUNCH MAN © 2012 by ONE, Yusuke Murata/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    Limited Time Promotion Marks The Milestone With 4 FREE Digital Issues Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, celebrates the 3 Year Anniversary of the launch of the official digital English edition of Weekly Shonen Jump, the world’s most popular weekly manga magazine. To mark the milestone, VIZ Media invites readers to sample Weekly Shonen Jump for FREE with a special promotion. For a limited time, beginning with the January 19 edition, four complete issues (Jan. 19; Jan. 26; Feb. 2 and Feb. 9) of Weekly Shonen Jump will be available to read for free at shonenjump.viz.com. In addition to the U.S. and Canada, Weekly Shonen Jump and the special limited time promotion are available to readers in the U.K.,

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 1996 by Kazuki Takahashi/ SHUEISHA Inc.

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    Catch 3 Complete Volumes of Kazuki Takahashi’s Original Bestselling Fantasy Action Manga Series Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, triples its dueling power as it announces the launch of Kazuki Takahashi’s Yu-Gi-Oh! manga series in a new 3-in-1 omnibus on February 3rd. Published under the Shonen Jump imprint, Yu-Gi-Oh! 3-in-1, Vol. 1 is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will carry an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN. It is the latest title to join VIZ Media’s extensive roster of 3-in-1 omnibus releases for some of manga’s greatest series. Future Yu-Gi-Oh! 3-in-1 editions will cover the entire 38-volume series and will be published quarterly for a total of 13 volumes. Tenth-grader Yugi always had his head in some game -- until he solved

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Meca Tanaka 2013/ HAKUSENSHA, Inc.

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    An Unlucky Girl Experiences A Reversal Of Fortune When She Encounters A Handsome Alien Prince Who Only Has Eyes For Her Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, kicks off 2015 with the launch of the new shojo manga series -- Meteor Prince -- available now. This romantic comedy about a princely alien that meets his match in a human girl was created by Meca Tanaka. The series is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be offered in print under the company’s Shojo Beat imprint and digitally via VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and GooglePlay stores. The concluding edition of this 2-volume series will be released in the spring. In Meteor Prince, strange

    Photo courtesy of Chikyu-Boueigun. TM & © 2001,2015?TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Source: Chikyu-Boueigun (Japan) Japanese kaiju product manufacturer Chikyu-Boueigun has announced new Godzilla and Baragon statues for their Toho Monster Collection. Sculpted by Studio Nero, the figures depict the two monsters as they appeared in GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (?????????????? ??????, Gojira, Mosura, Kingughidora: Daikaiju Soshingeki, 2001). Toho Monster Collection: Godzilla/ ?????????????? (Toho Kaijuu Korekushon Gojira) Brand: Toho Monster Collection 23 Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Sculptor: Studio Nero Product Size: Height Approximately 20cm (7.87 Inches) Material: PVC Release Date: TBA Price: TBA Toho Monster Collection: Sacred Guardian Beast of the Land Baragon/ ?????????????????????????? (Toho Kaijuu Korekushon Gokoku Seijuubaragon ?Baragon?) Brand: Toho Monster Collection 23 Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Sculptor: Studio Nero Product Size: Length Approximately 20cm (7.87 Inches) Material: PVC Release Date: TBA Price: TBA

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    Source: X-Plus 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 for the Limited Edition "light up" version of Gigan (1972). The figure -- depicting the cyborg monster as seen in its first appearance, GODZILLA VS GIGAN (?????? ????????, Chikyuu Kogeki Meirei Gojira Tai Gaigan) -- will be released in late February 2015. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard figures are also sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Toho 30cm Series: Gigan (1972) Light Up Version -- Shounen Ric Limited Edition /??30cm???? ??????1972? ???? ????????? Product Size:

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © CLAMP · Shigatsu Tsuitachi Co., LTD. / Kodansha

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    Collectible to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Bluefin and Kotobukiya have announced the second edition in the CARDCAPTOR SAKURA (???????????, Kaadokyaputaa Sakura) ARTFX J Figure Series... Syaoran Li! Sculpted by Yoshinori Ito and based on illustrations from CLAMP, the statue depicts Li in a crouch, holding his sword aloft and ready for battle, on a specially designed base. Display alone or alongside the Sakura Ani Statue, also from Kotobukiya. Fans and collectors can purchase this item from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. ArtFX J Statue Syaoran Li / ARTFX J ??? Product Size: Height Approximately 230mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: May 2015 (Japan), August 2015 (United States) Distributed by: Kotobukiya (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥11,000 (Japan, Tax Included), $109.99 (United States) SKU: PP-575 ? Set Contents Li Syaoran Figure Preorder

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    Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Bandai Candy Toy is proud to introduce the 4th installment of the popular EX line in the FW GUNDAM CONVERGE (Fusion Works Gundam Converge) series, featuring large-size mobile suits from the GUNDAM series. The latest figure is the MSZ-006C1 (Bst) Zeta Plus C1 "Hummingbird" from Gundam Sentinel (??????????, Gandamu Senchineru), presented in a uniquely deformed look while retaining excellent, stylish proportion. A high level of detail and a realistic finish is created with various colored and plastic parts. Hummingbird can be transformed into its "Waverider Form" and the original "Zeta Plus C1 Form". The standard version of the figure comes with blue highlights. Bandai is also offering a "Ver. RED" figure and a "Ver.RED?BLUE" 2-Pack as online exclusives. Fans and

    Diamond Comic Distributors is offering a number of Godzilla figures and collectibles from different companies. Photos courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors. GODZILLA and the character designs are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 1964, 1971, 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Deborah Moreland Have some Christmas money burning a hole in your wallet? Then you`re in luck... Diamond Comic Distributors has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for a dozen new Godzilla items that will be available in comic book shops beginning January 2015. Additional Godzilla products are also listed in Diamond`s January Previews Catalog, on sale now. Find your nearest comic shop at findcomicshop. GODZILLA 12-IN LONG 1985 VERSION ACTION FIGURE (C: 1-1-2) In celebration of the 2014 GODZILLA motion picture from Warner Bros. and Legendary, NECA began to explore the classic decades-spanning franchise. Their second version of the beloved monster from the Toho series is based on the movie GODZILLA 1985, also known as THE RETURN OF GODZILLA (???, Gojira, 1984). The figure stands over 6" tall, with a head-to-tail measurement of over 12"

    Photo courtesy of Bandai Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Limited Edition "Toho Monster Memorial: Eternal Godzilla" Autographed by Haruo Nakajima Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Official Site: lalabitmarket.channel.or.jp/godzilla Bandai continues the celebration of Godzilla`s 60th anniversary into early 2015 with the Toho Monster Memorial: Eternal Godzilla (????????????????, Toho Kaijuu Memoriaru Eien no Gojira) deluxe signed and framed limited edition photo print. This is the first Godzilla release in Bandai`s Memorial line, which launched in 2007 with the Ultraman franchise "Ultra Hero Memorial" and followed in 2009 with the "Rider Hero Memorial" series of Kamen Rider characters. This collectible features a famous publicity still from GODZILLA (???, Gojira, 1954), reproduced with state-of-the-art digital printing and matted in black with a "Toho Monster Memorial" nameplate. The silver frame includes a wall-hanging mount. A distinct serial number is included on back. Each photo is personally autographed by suit actor Haruo Nakajima, who played Godzilla in the Toho films from

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2013 by BIRD STUDIO /SHUEISHA Inc.

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    Hilarious Manga About a Clumsy Interstellar Cop and a Hermit from the Creator of Dragon Ball Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, prepares to thrill manga readers and fans of legendary creator Akira Toriyama with the launch of Jaco the Galactic Patrolman (???????????, Ginga Patorooru Jako) in print and digital on January 6th. The complete-in-one-volume interstellar comedy will be published under the company’s Shonen Jump imprint. Jaco the Galactic Patrolman is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. A digital version of Jaco the Galactic Patrolman also debuts on January 6th for $6.99 (USD/CAN) from VIZManga.com and through the VIZ MANGA App for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, Android-powered smart phones.

    Left: Jeff Zornow`s cover for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #22. Right:Godzilla: Cataclysm TPB cover by Dave Wachter. Images courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #22 and the trade paperback collection of the Godzilla: Cataclysm mini-series. Both publications are coming to comic book shops and retailers in March 2015. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #22 Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Tentative In-Store Date: March 2015 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 Lucy and Woods journey to find King Caesar while the Cryog unleash their final, most devastating plan! The Earth’s monsters have never before been so overpowered! Subscription Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow For subscription customers only... a variant cover from Jeff Zornow! Godzilla: Cataclysm TPB Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Dave Wachter Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Dave Wachter Years have passed since the monster apocalypse nearly destroyed mankind. Now it is merely a distant, nightmarish memory for

    Destoroyah returns to wipe out mankind in Godzilla: Cataclysm #5, available from comic book shops and retailers on December 17th. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    The Climactic Ending to the Acclaimed Mini-Series! Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer IDW`s Godzilla: Cataclysm mini-series concludes with issue #5, on sale tomorrow. The five part series is scripted by acclaimed writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Venom) with artwork from Russ Manning Award nominee Dave Wachter (Breath of Bones, Night of 1000 Wolves). Godzilla: Cataclysm takes place years after the monster apocalypse that nearly destroyed mankind. As one of Godzilla’s most devastating foes emerges, Hiroshi must come to terms with his role in the Cataclysm. Will his actions be enough to rectify the mistakes of the past? In addition to the regular edition cover by Wachter, Godzilla: Cataclysm #4 will also be available with a subscribers` variant cover from Hugo Award-winning artist Bob Eggleton. Godzilla: Cataclysm #5 (of 5) Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Dave Wachter Letterer/Creative Consultant: Chris Mowry Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover:

    Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 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 a preview of their Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 4 Trade Paperback, collecting Godzilla: Rulers of Earth issues #13–16. Both Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 4 TPB and Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #19 will be available from comic shops and retailers on December 17th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 4 TPB Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artists: Matt Frank and Jeff Zornow Inks Assist: Mostafa Moussa Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Collection Editors: Justin Eisinger and Alonzo Simon Cover: Matt Frank, Colors by Josh Perez While Godzilla`s disappearance has brought calm to the planet, a threat from the past is set to resurface and take back the world it once had control over. No monster is safe and

    Photos courtesy of Marusan. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Jet Black Figures Available in January 2015 Source: Marusan Toys, Inc. In January, Marusan Toys will reissue a trio of their classic Toho monster vinyl figures with new jet black colors. The lineup includes Godzilla -- first released in 1966 -- Mechagodzilla from GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA (?????????, Gojira Tai Mekagojira, 1974), and the original Mogera from THE MYSTERIANS (?????, Chikyuu Boeigun, 1957). Century of Toho Monsters: Onyx Sculpture Collection Godzilla 350/ ??????? ???????????? ???350 (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Shikkoku Obujekorekushon Gojira 350) Manufacturer: Marusan Product Size: Height Approximately 220mm (8.66 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: January 2015 Price (Excluding Tax): ¥5,400 (Japan), Approximately $45.59 (United States) Century of Toho Monsters: Onyx Sculpture Collection Mechagodzilla/ ??????? ???????????? ????? (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Shikkoku Obujekorekushon Mekagojira) Manufacturer: Marusan Product Size: Height Approximately 250mm (9.84 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: January 2015 Price (Excluding Tax): ¥5,400 (Japan), Approximately

    Battra lashes out in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #19, coming next week from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    New Monsters in Latest Issue of IDW`s Godzilla Comic Book Series! 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: Rulers of Earth #19. The issue -- featuring Godzilla, Battra, Mothra, Megaguirus and the new Trilopod monsters -- will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, December 17th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #19 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank, Colors by Tommy Shelton Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow In-Store Date: December 17, 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 MFSTFSFJ Battle comes to Earth like never before! Humanity struggles to withstand the outer space onslaught. What will be the fate of the inhabitants of Monster

    Cover art for Godzilla Toho Champion Festival Perfection. TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Kadokawa Shoten Official Site: hobby.dengeki.com Rising production costs and dwindling ticket sales hammered the Japanese film industry in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Struggling to find new ways to lure moviegoers into theaters, in 1969 Toho launched the Champion Festival series, a children`s block that packaged a movie packaged along with a mix of cartoons and short features. Nineteen different Toho Champion Festivals were released through 1978, premiering during the New Year, summer and/or March school vacations. All of the Godzilla films from ALL MONSTERS ATTACK/GODZILLA`S REVENGE (??????????? ????????, Gojira, Minira, Gabara: Oru Kaijuu Daishingeki, 1969) through TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (????????, Mekagojira no Gyakushuu, 1975) were first released as part of the Toho Champion Festivals. With the studio looking to both cut costs and appeal to kids, many of these films featured extensive use of stock footage and presented Godzilla as more of a superhero character

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    Brand-New Collection from the Celebrated Creator of Gyo and Uzumaki Gets North American Release in Summer 2015 Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, expands its catalog of horror manga titles with the acquisition of Junji Ito’s Fragments of Horror (????, Ma no Danpen, 2014). The title marks the creator’s return to the horror following an eight-year break from the genre, and it will receive a deluxe hardcover treatment for the North American release. Fragments of Horror will debut in the Summer of 2015 under the company’s VIZ Signature imprint, and is rated ‘T+’. Fragments of Horror is the brand-new collection of delightfully macabre tales from the celebrated master of Japanese horror. An old wooden mansion that turns on its inhabitants. A dissection class

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    Misfit Students Must Save Mankind From a Destructive Alien Invader Who May Also Be the Best Teacher They Ever Had Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers to domestic readers one of the most popular new manga series currently sweeping Japan -- Assassination Classroom. This high school alien-teacher in the classroom action comedy by creator Yusei Matsui is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and debuts in print under the Shonen Jump Advanced imprint. Assassination Classroom Vol. 1 is on sale now and carries an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. Subsequent volumes for the continuing series are scheduled for print release on a bi-monthly basis. The digital edition of Assassination Classroom is also available now for $6.99 (U.S./CAN), across all platforms

    Three free “Secret Files” will be offered to ticket buyers for the new film, SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO 2199: THE STAR-VOYAGING ARK. Photo courtesy of Shochiku. © 2014 Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Production Committee

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Author: Tim Eldred, Cosmo DNA Official Site: yamato2199.net In October, a series of free SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO 2199: A VOYAGE TO REMEMBER (???????2199 ?????, Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199 Tsuioku no Kokai) “Secret Files” came out week by week with to keep fans coming back to theaters screening the film. Supervised by YAMATO 2199 general director Yutaka Izubuchi, each mini-pamphlet detailed concepts from the series. On November 28th, it was announced that SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO 2199: THE STAR-VOYAGING ARK (???????2199 ?????, Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199 Hoshi Meguru Hakobune) would have its own set Secret Files, also given away to moviegoers once a week starting from the 6th, 13th, and 20th of December. Once again supervised by Yutaka Izubuchi, the contents are: 01: Threat of the Flame Strike Gun, tragedy of the Garmillas science slaves 02: Embers of the Izumo Plan, Ki8-type prototype air boat

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