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    Photo courtesy of MegaHouse. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Source: MegaHouse Special Thanks to Alice Ikeda   MegaHouse, a division of Bandai Namco Group, brings Ultraman Jack to their UA (Ultimate Article) Series of pre-painted realistic figures with built-in light and sound features in early 2027. Supervised and developed in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions LSS (Light Sculpture Studio) and created at an impressive 40 cm scale, the figure faithfully recreates the intricate details and unique style of the suit used in the early episodes of the 1971-72 television series RETURN OF ULTRAMAN, which is now celebrating the 55th anniversary since its broadcast and continues to enjoy enduring popularity. When Switch ON 1 is activated, the figure's eyes and Color Timer (blue) light up simultaneously with the famous Ulytaman transformation sound effect. Next, the familiar background music tracks “Ultraman’s Arrival” and “Ultraman Standing in the Sunset” play!   When switched to ON 2, a timer

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    Photo courtesy of Round1 Japan Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: ROUND1 Japan Co., Ltd., ROUND1 USAOfficial Collaboration Site: https://www.round1.co.jp/collaboration/godzilla (Japan), https://www.round1usa.com/collab/godzilla (US)Editor: Keith AikenSpecial Thanks to Isaiah   The bowling and arcade entertainment company ROUND1 will kick off their Collaboration Campaign with Toho's highly-anticipated movie, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero) featuring exclusive giveaways, collectibles, food items, events bundles and more. This is an international promotion launching simultaneously in both Japan and the United States, with some items available in both countries while others will be unique to one or the other. Both the parent company ROUND1 Japan Co., Ltd. and their American subsidiary Round One Entertainment, Inc. have provided SciFi Japan with details and images  from their respective campaigns.      JAPAN GODZILLA MINUS ZERO ROUND1 Collaboration Campaign (ゴジラ-0.0 ROUND1コラボキャンペーン, Gojira Mainasu Zero Raundo1 Korabo Kyanpēn) Campaign Period: Wave 1: September 18th, 2026 (Friday) 

    animate Ticket is offering an exclusive A5 acrylic panel depicting Godzilla visiting the animate Flagship Store with the purchase of an advance ticket for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of animate Co., Ltd.. © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    animate Ticket is offering an exclusive A5 acrylic panel depicting Godzilla visiting the animate Flagship Store with the purchase of an advance ticket for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of animate Co., Ltd.. © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: animate Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://animate-ticket.com/events/310 (Japan)Official Movie Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US)Editor: Keith Aiken   animate Ticket, operated by animate Co., Ltd., which handles a wide range of tickets for anime, game, and voice actor events, plus movies, 2.5D musicals and stage plays in Japan, is now accepting preorders for advance tickets for the movie GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero) that come with an Animate-exclusive A5 acrylic panel. Preorders began today at 2:00 PM JST. The acrylic panel features a depiction of Godzilla peering into the animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store, making it a must-have item for fans. Furthermore, the animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store (〒170-0013

    Celebrate Godzilla all year long with the GODZILLA 2027 CALENDAR. Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Celebrate Godzilla all year long with the GODZILLA 2027 CALENDAR. Photo courtesy of Hagoromo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Hagoromo's Godzilla Calendar Sells Out Every Year!Source: Hagoromo Co., Ltd.  press releaseEditor: Keith Aiken   Japanese Publisher Hagoromo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Sotaro Tachibana) has offered a first look at the cover and some interior pages for their Godzilla 2027 Calendar(ゴジラ2027年版カレンダー, Gojira 2027-Nenban Karendā), scheduled to be released on November 7, 2026. From the new film GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero) to all previous Japanese Godzilla films, this is a must-have for Godzilla fans!   ■ The theme of the 2027 calendar is ―Godzilla: The Moment.― (―ゴジラ、その瞬間。―, ― Gojira, Sono Shunkan.―) Countless iconic scenes etched into cinematic history—rage, terror, roars, clashes, and love. This calendar lets fans savor Godzilla’s overwhelming presence and those heart-stirring “moments” throughout the year.

    The Japanese movie service Movie Walker Co. is offering giant size tickets for the November 3, 2026 theatrical release of GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of KADOKAWA Corporation © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    The Japanese movie service Movie Walker Co. is offering giant size tickets for the November 3, 2026 theatrical release of GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of KADOKAWA Corporation © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: KADOKAWA Corporation press releaseOfficial Site: https://moviewalker.co.jp/ (Japan)Official Movie Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US)   Movie Walker Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Atsushi Igarashi) will soon begin selling the “Theater-Scale Giant Movie Ticket,” an online advance ticket for the movie GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), opening in Japan on November 3rd, exclusively at the MOVIE WALKER STORE. Inspired by Godzilla's masssive size, this product is a giant movie ticket made to the same scale as the decorations actually used in theaters. Two sizes are available: an extra-large size of 3,600mm wide x 1,800mm high, and a half-size of 1,800mm wide x 900mm high. The material is a durable tarpaulin fabric,

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      Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. Sonic ©SEGA. Godzilla ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #2, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, September 9th. The release was delayed by one week due to a delivery truck accident (no one was hurt). For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.    Sonic the Hedgehog X Godzilla #2 Release Date: September 9, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 32   The BIGGEST crossover of the year continues! Mothra and Mechagodzilla did their best to turn Station Square into a parking lot, with Sonic, Amy and Tails teaming up to halt the kaiju onslaught.

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    Photo courtesy of courtesy of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. ©khara. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press releaseOfficial Site: http://shin-godzilla.jp/gvse/ (Japan)   Fields Corporation (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Eiji Yoshida), a consolidated subsidiary of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hidetoshi Yamamoto), will release a new pachinko machine, GODZILLA VS EVANGELION -WIND BURST- (e ゴジラ対エヴァンゲリオン～WIND BURST～, e Pachisuro Gojira Tai Evangerion ～WIND BURST～), to pachinko halls throughout Japan starting December 2026, targeting a wide audience including pachinko and pachislot enthusiasts as well as movie and anime fans. Godzilla, the legendary "King of the Monsters," boasts overwhelming recognition and popularity both in Japan and abroad. And the Evangelion series, a groundbreaking anime franchise, continues to be a massive social phenomena, captivating not only anime enthusiasts but also a broad, diverse audience. These two powerhouse IP were brought together

    Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Marvel Entertainment press releaseSpecial Thanks to Anthony Blackwood   Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Infinite realities unleashes infinite possibilities as Godzilla ascends to the Marvel multiverse, taking on bold new versions of both Kaiju from the Tohoverse and heroes of the Marvel Universe. Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe and Godzilla: Infinity Roar creators Gerry Duggan and Javier Garrón reunite for the explosive finale to a trilogy destined for pop culture legend—packed with bigger surprises and more mythos-shattering spectacle than ever before! Preorder GODZILLA CONQUERS THE MULTIVERSE #5 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com. To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com.   THE BATTLE FOR ALL REALITY ENDS HERE! GODZILLA vs. KING GHIDORAH! The rematch you’ve been waiting for! Can

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    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Marvel Entertainment Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood    Since Marvel Comics and Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that’s brought global sensation Godzilla to life, joined forces to bring Godzilla to the Marvel Universe, the King of the Monsters has battled iconic heroes across eras, rampaged across Earth, and roared into the cosmos. Now, this unforgettable crossover escalates beyond what anyone could imagine in GODZILLA CONQUERS THE MULTIVERSE! Infinite realities unleashes infinite possibilities as Godzilla ascends to the Marvel multiverse, taking on bold new versions of both Kaiju from the Tohoverse and heroes of the Marvel Universe. Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe and Godzilla: Infinity Roar creators Gerry Duggan and Javier Garrón reunite for the explosive finale to a trilogy destined for pop culture legend—packed with bigger surprises and more mythos-shattering

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    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books The North American publisher announces MIDNIGHT ROBOT and ARAI-KUN & HARUMA-SENPAI Source: Manga Mavericks LLC Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab)   Manga Mavericks Books, a manga publisher serving the English market from Manga Mavericks LLC, announced two new manga licenses during its panel at Anime NYC 2026. The announcements featured the alternative sci-fi action manga MIDNIGHT ROBOT by Yohei Sajita, which is scheduled for release in print and digital formats in May 2027, and the boys’ love slice-of-life manga ARAI-KUN & HARUMA-SENPAI by Akahachi, which is scheduled for a digital release in December 2026 and a print release in June 2027.      Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒYohei Sajita/Hayakawa Publishing Corporation MIDNIGHT ROBOT, VOLUME 1 by Yohei Sajita Print SRP: $19.99 / Digital SRP: $6.99 ∙ 236 pages ∙ ISBN:

    Mockup of Toho's Godzilla Booth at the Tokyo Toy Show 2026, to be held August 29-30. Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Mockup of Toho's Godzilla Booth at the Tokyo Toy Show 2026, to be held August 29-30. Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.   GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Merchandise To Be Previewed! A Meet-and-Greet With Chibi Godzilla and a Survey Campaign Offering Limited-Edition MINUS ZERO Stickers Have Also Been Announced.)Source: Toho Co., Ltd.)Official Site: https://tokyotoyshow.com/2026/ (Japan)   Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) will operate a Godzilla-themed booth at “Tokyo Toy Show 2026” (TOKYOおもちゃショー2026, Tōkyō Omocha Shō 2026), Japan's largest toy trade fair,held at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center from Saturday, August 29, 2026, through Sunday, August 30, 2026. With excitement building ahead of the November 3 (Tuesday, a national holiday) release of the new film GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), this year's exhibit will be significantly enhanced compared to last year, both in terms of exhibits and interactive experiences.

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    Source: McDonald's USA, LLC   Photo courtesy of McDonald's. ©2026 McDonald's ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD. Used under license. ©TOHO CO., LTD. McDonald's USA has provided SciFi Japan with promotional artwork and toy photos for their upcoming Happy Meal promotion brings together Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty characters and Toho's Godzilla's legendary movie monsters in one larger-than-life collaboration. Look for Hello Kitty x Godzilla, Kuromi x Mechagodzilla, My Melody x Mothra and more toys at participating McDonald's nationwide beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2026.     HELLO KITTY & FRIENDS X GODZILLA HAPPY MEAL The cutest universe is crashing into the most fearsome force in cinema history, and the result is one monstrously adorable meal. Starting August 18, fans can get their hands on the Hello Kitty & Friends x Godzilla Happy Meal, where Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty characters collide with Godzilla's legendary movie monsters. It's the

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing   IDW Publishing has shared a look at Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #1, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, August 12th.  For information on how to acquire IDW comics and graphic novels, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.    Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World #1 Release Date: August 12, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 32   She’s here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! Welcome one and all to Hello Kitty and her friends’ first major swing into the comic book world. Everything is going well in Hello Kitty’s life: Her friends are happy, her radio show is popular, and she even has the perfect gift to give! But all of that comes to a

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Cover A by Tom Scioli. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Roar of the Worlds, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, August 12th.  For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.   Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Roar of the Worlds  Release Date: August 12, 2026Price: $7.99Pages: 48  The explosive literary mashup series continues — Godzilla is taking on the classics one story at a time! In this oversize one-shot, comic book legend Kyle Baker joins the fun to help Godzilla defend the planet against

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. In October Bandai will release a  special edition of their HG figure series commemorating Ultraman's 60th anniversary. The set includes Ultraman Zero's new "Ultraman Zero Cosmo Rise" form , Zero's arch-nemesis Ultraman Belial, and from the original ULTRAMAN series... Ultraman (A Type) and Jirahs the Ruffed Dinosaur! The Jirahs figure features a gimmick where the frill can be removedto recreate the the injury the monster suffered in its battle with Ultraman. These HG figures are now available for pre-order at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan. They willo also be available in capsule vending machines nationwide. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out

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    Photo courtesy of courtesy of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. ©khara. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release Fields Corporation (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Eiji Yoshida), a consolidated subsidiary of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hidetoshi Yamamoto), is pleased to announce the release of a new pachislot machine, Ⅼ PACHISLOT GODZILLA VS EVANGELION２ (Lパチスロ ゴジラ対エヴァンゲリオン ２, L Pachisuro Gojira Tai Evangerion 2), to pachinko halls throughout Japan starting November 2026, targeting a wide audience including pachinko and pachislot enthusiasts as well as movie and anime fans. Godzilla, the legendary "King of the Monsters," boasts overwhelming recognition and popularity both in Japan and abroad. And the Evangelion series, a groundbreaking anime franchise, continues to be a massive social phenomena, captivating not only anime enthusiasts but also a broad, diverse audience.  Approximately three years have passed since the release of

    Cover A by Tristan Jones. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Cover A by Tristan Jones. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has shared a look at The Horror of Godzilla #1, which is now available from retailers.  For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.     The Horror of Godzilla #1 Release Date: July 29, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 32   A terrifying look at Godzilla’s first attack! Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything…and it will. Come now, reader, and bear witness to the incredible horror of the King of the Monsters. There are

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Bandai Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd.     ■ Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (2026) First Look Ver. (ムービーモンスターシリーズ ゴジラ(2026) First look ver. , Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu Gojira (2026) First look ver.) Release Date: July 25, 2026 (Japan)Price: 3,520円 (Approximately $21.73 U.S., Tax Included)Product Size: Height Approximately 155mm (6.1 Inches), Length Approximately 206mm (8.1 inches)Product Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl)   This month, the 2026 version of Godzilla appearing in GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), opening in Japan on November 3, 2026 (National Holiday) and the US on November 6, 2026, joins the Movie Monster Series of soft vinyl figures from Bandai. This product boasts impressive and imposing sculpting of its dorsal fins and tail,

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: MegaHouse  Following the success of their GODZILLA MINUS ONE Petitrama EX (ゴジラ-1.0プチラマEX, Gojira Mainasu Wan Puchirama EX) set released last December, MegaHouse, a division of Bandai Namco Group, will launch a new series of figure diorama that recreate iconic scenes from the Godzilla movies.  The series will debut this November with figures of Godzilla (1995), King Ghidorah (1991), and Godzilla (2016), which will be sold separately and in a set that includes bonus parts for Godzilla (2016). Available in Japan from Premium Bandai and multiple retailers. North America release details TBA.   ■ Petitrama EX Godzilla 01 (プチラマEX ゴジラ01, Puchirama EX Gojira 01)  ① Godzilla (1995) (ゴジラ(1995),Gojira (1995))② King Ghidorah (1991) (キングギドラ(1991), Kingu Gidora (1991))③ Godzilla (2016) (ゴジラ(2016), Gojira (2016)) Release Date: Late November 2026 (Japan)Price: 2,750円 (Approximately $16.94 US, Tax Included) Per FigureNumber of Figures: 3Product

    Photo courtesy of Titan Books. © 2026 Jonathan Maberry & Henry Herz, contributors

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Caitlin Storer Photo courtesy of Titan Books. © 2026 Jonathan Maberry & Henry Herz, contributors Titan Books will release hardcover and eBook editions of The Big Bad Book of Kaiju on September 22, 2026. Edited by Jonathan Maberry and Henry Herz, this explosive collection of monster terror includes 24 original tales of creatures the size of skyscrapers. See cities shattered and worlds ended, as great beasts rise from the deep... A thrilling and cataclysmic collection of city-smashing titans and the desperate coalitions of humanity clinging to survival in the wreckage. Featuring bestselling and award-winning authors such as Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler and Kelley Armstrong.  Featuring work from: Linda D. AddisonKevin J. AndersonKelley ArmstrongMaurice BroaddusTananarive DueLuke DumasTaiyo FujiKane GilmourMaxwell I. GoldChristopher

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