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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing   Cover A by Paulina Ganucheau. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has shared a look at Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #2, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, September 30th.  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 #2 Release Date: September 30, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 32   The unthinkable has happened in Hello Kitty’s world: A bow is missing! Everything was supposed to be perfect! Hello Kitty had fun with her friends, cooked a gorgeous dinner, and was ready to present the most amazing present to downtrodden

    With the park's mascot 'Hakoneko Boxappy' in hand, Godzilla prepares to unwind at the Hakone Kowakien Yunessun hot spring and celebrate the of his new movie, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko Inc. © 2026 TOHO. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved.

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    With the park's mascot 'Hakoneko Boxappy' in hand, Godzilla prepares to unwind at the Hakone Kowakien Yunessun hot spring and celebrate the of his new movie, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko Inc. © 2026 TOHO. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved. Event Runs October 10, 2026 - January 4, 2027 Source: Fujita Kanko Inc. press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.yunessun.com/ (Japan)Editor: Keith Aiken   SciFi Japan recently ran news from the all-weather hot spring resort Hakone Kowakien Yunessun (Address: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0407; General Manager: Keisuke Fujiishi) regearding their upcoming collaboration event with the new film GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero). They've now issued a new press release that was partly written and Japanese and English, so we've finished the translation and are posting it here. This event is the second of its kind, following Yunessun’s 2023 collaboration

    Promotional artwork for the 'Godzilla Expo: The Minus World' exhibitions coming to Tokyo and Osaka. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO

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    A special exhibition unraveling the journey of how the "Minus" Godzilla appeared on screen, using production materials, props, and VFX making-of footage. Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://www.godzilla-tokusatsu.com/special_exhibition/ (Japan) Editor: Keith Aiken   Promotional artwork for the 'Godzilla Expo: The Minus World' exhibitions coming to Tokyo and Osaka. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO From GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023) to the latest installment,  GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero, 2026)— The special exhibition “Godzilla Expo: The Minus World” (ゴジラ博 マイナスの世界,  Gojira Hiroshi Mainasu no Sekai), which delves behind-the-scenes of these films, will be held at two venues in Tokyo and Osaka starting in November 2026. This special exhibition traces the journey of how the “Minus World” came to life on screen through a variety of production materials that reveal the backstories of both movies, as

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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

    Fans can vote on a brand new monster to battle Godzilla in an upcoming short film. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Fans can vote on a brand new monster to battle Godzilla in an upcoming short film. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://newmonsterelection.com/ (Japan), https://newmonsterelection.com/en/ (English) Editor: Keith Aiken         "TOHO presents New Monster General Election":—Designs for All 8 New Kaiju Revealed & Voting Begins! New monsters challenge the legend (Godzilla). It’s up to you to decide which "new monster" will face off against Godzilla!    Voting begins at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026!   「TOHO presents 新怪獣総選挙」全8体の新怪獣のデザインを公開＆投票開始！新怪獣が、伝説(ゴジラ)に挑む。ゴジラに立ち向かう「新怪獣」を決めるのは君だ!   2026年9月16日(水)午前11時より投票開始！   Today, Wednesday, September 16, at 11:00 a.m, Toho Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka)  unveiled the designs and backstories for all eight new monsters for the "TOHO Presents New Monster General Election" (TOHO presents 新怪獣総選挙, TOHO

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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) 

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, ND Academy Award Winning Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Beloved Epic Fantasy Masterpiece Returns on the Big Screen Nationwide in 4K Restoration With Fathom Entertainment for 5 Nights OnlySource: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Joanna Michaels, 42West   Image courtesy of Fathom Events. © 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, ND Tickets are on sale now for PRINCESS MONONOKE (もののけ姫 , Mononoke Hime, 1997), an epic masterpiece that has dazzled audiences worldwide with its breathtaking imagination, exhilarating battles, and deep humanity. Inflicted with a deadly curse, the young warrior Ashitaka heads west in search of a cure. There, he stumbles into a bitter conflict between Lady Eboshi, the proud people of Iron Town, and the enigmatic Princess Mononoke, a young girl raised by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the humans from

    The Hakone Kowakien Yunessun hot spring resort will host a GODZILLA MINUS ZERO collaboration starting in early October. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko Inc. © 2026 TOHO. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved.

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    The Hakone Kowakien Yunessun hot spring resort will host a GODZILLA MINUS ZERO collaboration starting in early October. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko Inc. © 2026 TOHO. ©FUJITA KANKO INC. All Rights Reserved. Event Runs October 10, 2026 - January 4, 2027 Source: Fujita Kanko Inc. press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.yunessun.com/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US)Editor: Keith Aiken   The all-weather hot spring resort Hakone Kowakien Yunessun (Address: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0407; General Manager: Keisuke Fujiishi), now celebrating its 25th anniversary, will host a collaboration event starting Saturday, October 10, 2026, to commemorate the 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) (Release Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026; a national holiday). This event is the second of its kind, following Yunessun’s 2023 collaboration with the film GODZILLA MINUS ONE, released that same year, and promises to be even

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    © 2026 TOHO Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US)Editor: Keith AikenSpecial Thanks to N. Mori   A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE On September 8, Toho International and their US subsidiary GKIDS revealed a new theatrical trailer, US poster artwork, cast announcement and English language press release for their highly-anticipated movie, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero). Toho Co., Ltd. has now provided SciFi Japan with their Japanese language press pack, which contains some additional information and cast photos not available in the US press release....     The latest film from director, screenwriter, and VFX artist Takashi Yamazaki: GODZILLA-0.0The star-studded cast facing the ultimate despair has been revealed.Masami Nagasawa takes on Godzilla—Jun Kunimura, Motosuke Iida, Ko Maehara, Kenji Misuhashi, Eita Okuno, and Kai Inowaki also confirmed to appear‼A new Extermination Operation begins‼ The stunning new trailer is now available.

    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.

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS (UK). © 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTW   IMAX Previews on 14th and 15th October In Cinemas from Friday 16th October Source: GKIDS (UK) press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.gkids.co.uk/Special Thanks to Josh Stevens, Fetch Publicity   Photo courtesy of GKIDS (UK). © 2010 Mary Norton/Keiko Niwa/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTW Get ready to experience a small world on the biggest screen yet. From the globally celebrated Studio Ghibli, ARRIETTY  (借りぐらしのアリエッティ, Karigurashi no Arrietty, 2010) comes to IMAX for the very first time in the UK and Ireland, newly remastered in 4K, from Wednesday 14th October 2026. The film will also be released wide in cinemas from Friday 16th October. ARRIETTY will release in IMAX and cinemas both in the original Japanese with English subtitles, and the 2011 English dub produced in the UK that features the first feature film performance of

    Fans can vote on a brand new monster to battle Godzilla in an upcoming short film. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Fans can vote on a brand new monster to battle Godzilla in an upcoming short film. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. It’s up to you to decide which new kaiju will face off against the King of the Monsters! Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://newmonsterelection.com/ (Japan)  Editor: Keith Aiken     Toho Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) is launching "TOHO Presents New Monster General Election" (TOHO presents 新怪獣総選挙, TOHO presents Shin Kaijū Sō Senkyo), a project to create a new monsters that can stand alongside the globally popular King of Monsters, Godzilla. The official website has launched in soft opening today, and the official X account has also gone live.       ■ About The "New Monster General Election" The Godzilla series, which began with the 1954 film GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira),

    Godzilla in a new still from GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2026 TOHO

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    Godzilla in a new still from GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2026 TOHO Source: GKIDS, TohoOfficial Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US) Special Thanks to Jonah Keel, Will Teare and Adrian Figueroa    In conjunction with today's reveal of the new theatrical trailer for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), TOHO and GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning curator, producer, and distributor that was acquired by TOHO in 2024, have released new photos from highly anticipated film from director Takashi Yamazaki.   GODZILLA MINUS ZERO picks up in 1949, two years after the tumultuous events of Yamazaki's Oscar-winning GODZILLA MINUS ONE, and continues the story of the Shikishima family as they face an all-new calamity. An experience that demands the big screen, featuring more astounding effects choreography than its predecessor, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO cranks up the terror while always keeping its post-WWII Japan narrative at human

    New key art for the movie. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2026 TOHO

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      Source: GKIDS, TohoOfficial Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US) Special Thanks to Jonah Keel and Adrian Figueroa   New Trailer and New Cast Members Revealed for the Epic Follow Up to Oscar- Winning Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki’s GODZILLA MINUS ONE The First-Ever Japanese Production Filmed For IMAX Opens in North America on November 6, 2026   New key art for the movie. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2026 TOHO TOHO and GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning curator, producer, and distributor that was acquired by TOHO in 2024, have released a new trailer fo GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero). The highly anticipated film from director Takashi Yamazaki will make its world premiere as the Spotlight Gala selection for the 64th New York Film Festival on Saturday, September 26. The feature will make its theatrical debut domestically in Japan

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      Source: GKIDS, TohoOfficial Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US) Special Thanks to Jonah Keel and Adrian Figueroa     TOHO and GKIDS have revealed the first full trailer for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero).  SYNOPSIS War reduced Japan to zero, and Godzilla plunged it into minus. Two years have passed since then, and the country has faced agonizing struggles to achieve recovery and finally reclaim its daily life. Just as humanity managed to cling to a hard-won peace, a new threat strikes, crushing hope in an instant. There is no third time. Everything ends here. About GKIDS GKIDS is the Academy Award–winning curator, producer, and distributor of artist-driven, globally inspired cinema dedicated to connecting North American audiences with distinctive stories from around the world.

    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.

    The Aeon Cinema Odaka is upgrading its IMAX Digital Theater to an IMAX With Laser Theater for the November 3, 2026 release of GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of Aeon Entertainment Co., Ltd. © TOHO CO., LTD. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation.

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    The Aeon Cinema Odaka is upgrading its IMAX Digital Theater to an IMAX With Laser Theater for the November 3, 2026 release of GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of Aeon Entertainment Co., Ltd. © TOHO CO., LTD. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation. Source: Aeon Entertainment Co., Ltd. press release  Aeon Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Nobuyuki Fujiwara), which operates 99 "Aeon Cinema" theaters nationwide, will upgrade its IMAX Digital Theater at Aeon Cinema Odaka (Address: 1F, Aeon Mall Odaka, 2-450 Minami Odaka, Midori-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture), which has been in operation since 2016, to an "IMAX With Laser Theater" starting Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (National Holiday). Photo courtesy of Aeon Entertainment Co., Ltd. ©AEON ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation. IMAX With Laser Theaters have replaced 2K systems with an innovative 4K laser projection

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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

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