Fans can vote on a brand new monster to battle Godzilla in an upcoming short film. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.
Official Site: https://newmonsterelection.com/ (Japan), https://newmonsterelection.com/en/ (English)
Toho Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) has announced the top four candidates advancing to the final "Phase 2" of the ""TOHO Presents New Monster General Election" (TOHO presents 新怪獣総選挙, TOHO presents Shin Kaijū Sō Senkyo)—a project aimed at creating a new monster to stand alongside the world-renowned "King of the Monsters," Godzilla. Public voting for this stage opens at midnight on Saturday, October 17 (JST).
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1st Place: 46,066 Votes (1位：得票数46,066票, 1-I: Tokuhyō sū 46,066-pyō)
Dimensional Entity Xenolhu (次元生命体 ゼノルフ, Jigen Seimei-tai Zenorufu)
Height: 58m Weight: 45,000t
An eerie lifeform from another universe that uses its octopus-like tentacles to warp space and navigate through the air. Its spatial manipulation telekinesis generates unknown waves that induce hallucinations in any living being they touch. Sensing that Godzilla's powerful heat-ray emitted a wave similar to its own spatial abilities—which interfered with its home realm—Xenolhu appeared in this world driven by sinister curiosity.
身長：58m 体重：45,000t
別の宇宙から出現した不気味な生命体。タコのような足を駆使して空間を掴んで宙を移動することができる。この空間操作の念力は未知の波動を生み出し、それに触れた生命体には幻覚作用をもたらす。ゴジラの強力な放射熱線がこの念力に似た波動を有しており、それがゼノルフの世界に干渉したことから、興味を惹かれてこの世界に現れた。
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2nd Place: 34,202 Votes (2位：得票数34,202票, 2-I: Tokuhyō sū 34, 202-pyō)
Drone Carrier Machine Sagius (ドローン空母マシン サジウス, Dorōn Kūbo Mashin Sajiusu)
Height: 60m Weight: 35,000t
An amphibious, multi-legged drone aircraft carrier created as an anti-Godzilla weapon, operating a fleet of maser drones. Originally deployed with only its lower legs for mobility, an upper body designed for hand-to-hand combat was added to prepare for close-quarters engagement with Godzilla. Named Sagius after the constellation Sagittarius due to its centaur-like silhouette and the bow-like formation of its primary weapon, the grid-type maser cannon, it sorties to eliminate humanity's greatest threat.
身長：60m 体重：35,000t
対ゴジラ兵器として作られた、メーサードローンを運用する水陸両用の多脚ドローン空母。元は脚のみで稼働していたが、ゴジラとの近接格闘にも備え、白兵戦用の上半身が追加された。ケンタウルスのような造形と、強力な武器である格子型メーサー砲の形状から、いて座（サジタリウス）に由来してサジウスと命名され、人類の脅威であるゴジラ討伐に向けて出撃するのだった。
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3rd Place: 28,724 Votes (3位：得票数28,724票, 3-I: Tokuhyō sū 28, 724-pyō)
Planet Raid Monster GILX (惑星襲撃怪獣 ギルクス, Wakusei Shūgeki Kaijū Girukusu)
Height: 70m Weight: 40,000t or more~ *Varies depending on the amount of energy absorbed
A ferocious and brutal space monster that has attacked and destroyed various planets since ancient times. It devours natural resources such as gas and minerals, as well as energy like light, heat, and electricity, reducing planets to "Dead Worlds." Having annihilated countless worlds, GILX sensed an unprecedented surge of power emanating from Earth. The source of this power is the immense energy contained within Godzilla's body. GILX descends upon Earth to consume both its natural resources and Godzilla's power.
身長：70m 体重：40,000t～ ※取り込むエネルギー量により変動
太古より様々な惑星を襲撃し、破壊を繰り返してきた獰猛で凶悪な宇宙怪獣。惑星に存在するガスや鉱石などの天然資源のほか、光・熱・電気などのエネルギーを喰らい尽くし「死の星」へと変える。数々の惑星を滅ぼしたギルクスは、地球からかつてない大きなパワーを感知する。その源は、ゴジラが体内に有する膨大なエネルギーだった。ゴジラの力と天然資源を捕食するため、地球へ飛来する。
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4th Place: 18,846 Votes (4位：得票数18,846票, 4-I: Tokuhyō sū 18,846-pyō)
Assault Dinosaur Monster Rigedoh (撃竜怪獣 リゲド, jī Ryū Kaijū Rigedo)
Height: 50m Weight: 32,000t
A survivor of an ancient dinosaur species that had been slumbering in the polar ice awoke due to global warming and mutated into a monster as a result of exposure to nuclear waste. It initially appeared with a single horn and was referred to as "Gerano" by the research team that discovered it, but it underwent an abnormal evolution into its final form, featuring three horns and heavily developed dorsal fins. It is characterized by its ability to switch between bipedal and quadrupedal locomotion during battle, and uses its immense physical strength and unstoppable charging power to stand in Godzilla’s way.
身長：50m 体重：32,000t
極地の氷の中で眠っていた太古の恐竜の生き残りが、地球温暖化が原因で目覚め、核廃棄物の影響で怪獣化した。当初は角が1本の姿で出現し、発見に立ち会った調査隊から「ゲラノ」と呼称されていたが、背びれが異様に発達し角も3本になった最終形態への異常進化を果たす。二足歩行と四足歩行を切り替えて戦う特徴を持ち、強靭な身体を駆使した突進力を武器にゴジラの前に立ちはだかる。
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5th Place: 13,46 Votes (5位：得票数13,469票, 5-I: Tokuhyō sū 13,46-pyō)
Mesmeric Entity Madomuh (幻惑生命体 マドム, Genwaku Seimei-tai Madomu)
Height: 50m Weight: 20,000t
A mysterious lifeform that has existed on Earth since prehistoric times. Equipped with high intelligence and a cry with a distinctive vocalfrequency that capable of brainwashing surrounding lifeforms, it once reigned supreme on Earth. It eventually fell into a deep, periodic slumber in a state of suspended animation beneath the ocean floor. Awakened by the calling cries of the descendants of its former thralls, Madomuh returned. Viewing itself as the absolute ruler, it harbors a deep hatred toward humanity, which roams the Earth in ignorance of its existence. It then plots to subjugate Godzilla as well and begins to close in on him.
身長：50m 体重：20,000t
有史以前から地球に存在していた生命体。高い知能と、周囲の存在を配下にしてしまう特殊な周波数の鳴き声を備え、地上を支配する存在として君臨していた。その後、周期的に訪れる深い眠りにつき仮死状態で海底で過ごしていたが、かつて配下にしていた生物の末裔（まつえい）が呼ぶ声に反応し、復活。自らを絶対的な支配者であると自負するマドムは、何も知らず地上を跋扈（ばっこ）している人類に対して強い憎悪を抱く。そして、同じく圧倒的な力を誇るゴジラをも支配下に置くことを画策し、接近するのだった。
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6th Place: 12,147 Votes (6位：得票数12,147票, 6-I: Tokuhyō sū 12,147-pyō)
Ancient Insect Monster Gigasecto (古代昆虫怪獣 ギガセクト, Kodai Konchū Kaijū Gigasekuto)
Height: 74m Weight: 26,500t
An insectoid monster that had been slumbering underground in the Amazon rainforest for 65 million years. In its larval stage, it absorbed nutrients over an incredibly long period, growing to a gigantic size as it developed into a pupa. Possessing an extremely fierce fighting spirit, it sensed the presence of a being stronger than itself—namely, Godzilla. Evolving into an adult with a hardened exoskeleton, it emerged onto the surface.
身長：74m 体重：26,500t
6500万年前よりアマゾン熱帯雨林の地中で眠っていた昆虫怪獣。幼虫の状態で、とてつもなく長い時間をかけて養分を吸収し、巨大化しながら蛹（さなぎ）に成長。極めて旺盛な闘争心を持ち、自身を超える強者──すなわちゴジラの存在を感じ取り、硬い外骨格を有する成虫へと進化して地上に出現した。
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7th Place: 11,778 Votes (7位：得票数11,778票, 7-I: Tokuhyō sū 11,778-pyō)
Ancient Mecha Monster Minacias (古代機械獣 ミナキアス, Kodai Kikai-jū Minakiasu)
Height: 48m Weight: 18,000t
A mechanical monster created by a human civilization that predates recorded history. Originally constructed as a guardian of peace it was repurposed as a weapon of war by the rulers of the time, leading to the destruction of that civilization. After sleeping for millennia, it was awakened by the shockwaves of modern weapon development experiments. Mistakenly identifying Godzilla as another "human-made weapon of destruction" like itself, Minacias sets out to destroy Godzilla as a dire warning to humanity.
身長：48m 体重：18,000t
現在の文明が誕生する前の人類が作った機械獣。元々は平和の守り神として作られたが、時の為政者によって兵器として使用され、その文明は滅んでしまった。その後、長い間眠りについたが、現代の兵器開発実験の波動の影響で、数万年ぶりに再び目を覚ました。呼応するように登場したゴジラを、自らと同様に「人間が開発した破壊兵器」であると誤認識したミナキアスは、人類への警鐘を鳴らすため、討伐に向かうのだった──。
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8th Place: 6,914 Votes (8位：得票数6,914票, 8-I: Tokuhyō sū 6,914-pyō)
Waste Monster Candyroy (廃棄物怪獣 キャンディロイ, Haiki-mono Kaijū Kyandiroi)
Height: 0-55m (from microorganism to gigantic form)
Weight: 0-30,000t (varies depending on absorbed material)
Microorganisms attached to a meteorite that fell from space reacted to waste products on Earth. Incorporating the candy wrappers it first touched, it underwent abnormal evolution and grew to a height of about one meter. Initially, it had a gentlenature, simply playing by imitating the children around it. However, as it absorbed the trash and discarded items overflowing on Earth, it grew to a size of about 50 meters. While searching for even more energy, it encountered Godzilla, who possessed immense power, plunging both into an unexpected battle for survival.
身長：0～55m ※微生物状態〜巨大化時
体重：0～30,000t ※吸収する物体により変動
宇宙から飛来した隕石に付着していた微生物が、地球上の廃棄物に反応。たまたま一番最初に触れたお菓子の包み紙を巻き込みながら異常進化を繰り返し、1mほどの姿に成長した。当初は目の前の子どもの真似をして遊んだりするだけのおとなしい性格だったが、地球上にあふれるゴミや投棄物を吸収して、50mほどのサイズにまで巨大化した。さらなるエネルギーを探し求めるうちに、強大なパワーを有するゴジラの前に出現。両者は期せずして互いの生存をかけた闘いへと突入していくのであった。
■ Archive of the Livestream of the “New Monster General Election” Interim Results Announcement (新怪獣総選挙」中間発表生配信アーカイブ)
■ Phase 2 Voting Starts Saturday, October 17! Votes Will Be Reset, and the Final Showdown Will Be a Head-to-Head Battle! (10月17日(土)より第2フェーズ投票スタート！得票数はリセット＆横一列での最終決戦!)
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Phase 2 voting will be open from 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 25. The vote counts for the top four monsters from Phase 1 will be reset, setting the stage for a final showdown with all contenders on an even playing field! Will the current leaders hold their ground, or will there be a dramatic upset? Following this unpredictable voting period, the winning monster is scheduled to be announced at "Godzilla Fest 2026" on Tuesday, November 3 (a national holiday). You can vote once per day, 24 hours a day, throughout the campaign period. Whether you are voting for the first time or your favorite kaiju was eliminated in the first phase, we invite you to join this dream event where the winning monster will confront Godzilla.
10月17日(土)0:00～10月25日(日)23:59の期間で第2フェーズの投票を受け付けます。第1フェーズでの上位4体の怪獣の得票数は一旦リセットされ、横一列に並んだ状態での最終決戦となります！上位怪獣が逃げ切るのか、あるいは逆転劇が繰り広げられるのか！結果の読めない投票期間を経て、最終的に11月3日(火・祝)開催の「ゴジラ・フェス 2026」にて1位に輝いた怪獣を発表予定です。期間中は、1人1日1回まで、24時間いつでも投票可能です。はじめて投票する方も、第1フェーズで推し怪獣が脱落してしまった方も、1位の怪獣がゴジラと対峙する夢の投票企画に、ぜひご参加をお願いします。
■ Our official X account is now active! Follow us to track the General Election and share your support for your favorite kaiju! (公式Xも稼働中！総選挙の行方をチェック＆推し怪獣へのエールの声をお待ちしています)
Be sure to follow our official X account to stay updated on the General Election’s progress. You can also check out the "favorite kaiju" picks selected by various guests with ties to the Godzilla franchise—these might just help you decide who to vote for! Additionally, depending on the level of fan response, we may explore future opportunities for the new monsters that that place 2nd or lower. If you share your thoughts — such as “I’d love to see merchandise like this for this monster” or “I’d like to see this monster in action” — on our official X (or by posting about it yourself), it could help pave the way for new developments! We also ask for your continued support and encouragement for the monsters that were unfortunately eliminated.
"TOHO presents New Monster General Election" Official X: https://x.com/toho_newmonster
公式のXアカウントもぜひフォローのうえ、総選挙の進捗や、これまでに紹介したゴジラにゆかりのある方々がセレクトした推し怪獣もチェックして、投票の参考にしてみてください！また、2位以降の新怪獣についても、反響次第では今後の活躍の道を模索していきます。「この怪獣のこんなグッズが欲しい」「こんな活躍を見てみたい」等の応援の声を公式Xにお寄せいただくか、みなさまからも発信いただけると、新たな展開を引き寄せるかもしれません。惜しくも脱落してしまった怪獣についても、引き続きエールの声をよろしくお願いします。
■ About The "New Monster General Election" (「新怪獣総選挙」について)
The Godzilla series, which began with the 1954 film GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira), and the history of Toho monster movies in general, has featured a diverse cast of kaiju faced off against the overwhelming “King of the Monsters,” Godzilla, and at times even fought alongside him, weaving their own unique stories. These monsters were not merely antagonists; each possessed a one-of-a-kind charm, etching their names into monster history alongside Godzilla.
This "TOHO presents New Monster General Election" is a major project born from the desire to create a new monster that will carry on the legacy of these fascinating kaiju and leave its own mark on monster history! It's a participatory general election where the public will vote from eight new monster candidates to determine the winner! The new kaiju that takes first place in the voting is scheduled to appear in the live-action special effects film short, “Fes Godzilla,” (フェス・ゴジラ, Fesu Gojira), which will premiere at the 2027 edition of the annual “Godzilla Fest” event hosted by Toho every November 3rd (Godzilla Day). This is truly a dream project where you can witness the monster you supported and voted for actually facing off against Godzilla on screen. Your vote will be the birth cry of a new monster challenging Godzilla!
*Please note that the monster's settings and design may be partially changed or adjusted in the film, merchandise, and other related developments.
1954年公開の映画『ゴジラ』からはじまるゴジラシリーズや、それらをはじめとする東宝怪獣映画の歴史の中には、圧倒的存在である怪獣王「ゴジラ」に立ち向かい、時に共闘し、物語を紡いできた個性豊かな怪獣たちが存在します。彼らは単なる敵役ではなく、それぞれが唯一無二の魅力を放ちながら、「ゴジラ」と共に怪獣史にその名を刻んできました。
この「TOHO presents 新怪獣総選挙」は、そんな魅力的な怪獣たちの系譜を受け継ぎながら、怪獣史に新たに名を刻む新怪獣を誕生させることを目指して誕生した一大プロジェクト。8体の新怪獣候補の中から一般投票を募り、1位に輝く怪獣を決める、参加型の総選挙企画です！投票の結果見事1位に輝いた新怪獣は、2027年以降に開催される東宝主催イベント「ゴジラ・フェス」にて公開の新作特撮『フェス・ゴジラ』に登場予定です。応援＆投票した推し怪獣が、実際に映像作品の中でゴジラと相まみえる様子を目撃することができる、まさに夢の企画。あなたの一票が、ゴジラに挑む新怪獣誕生の産声となります！
※映像化やグッズ化等の展開において、怪獣の設定やデザインは一部変更・調整を加える場合があります。
Japanese theatrical poster for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2026 TOHO
■ About Godzilla (「ゴジラ」について)
Since making its first appearance in 1954, Godzilla has continued to captivate and thrill audiences not only in Japan but across the globe. GODZILLA MINUS ONE, the 70th anniversary commemorative movie released in 2023, became a massive hit in both Japan and North America, taking over movie theaters worldwide. Furthermore, the franchise's momentum shows no signs of slowing down, with the fifth Hollywood installment, GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (released in 2024), exceeding 84.5 billion yen/$572 million in worldwide box office revenue. The highly anticipated latest Japanese film directed by Takashi Yamazaki, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), is scheduled to be released in Japan on November 3, 2026, commemorated as "Godzilla Day." Godzilla continues to reign supreme as the ultimate “King of the Monsters”.
Godzilla Official X: https://x.com/godzilla_jp
"Godzilla Fest 2026" Official Website: https://godzillafes.com/
1954年に初めて姿を現して以来、日本のみならず世界中を魅了し、衝撃を与え続けてきた怪獣王「ゴジラ」。2023年公開の生誕70周年記念作品『ゴジラ-1.0』は国内だけでなく北米でも大ヒットとなり、全世界のスクリーンを席巻。さらに、ハリウッド版第５作『ゴジラxコング 新たなる帝国』は全世界興行収入845億円を突破するなど、その勢いはとどまるところを知らない。そして、山崎貴監督による待望の邦画最新作『ゴジラ-0.0』が日本では2026年11月3日(火・祝)“ゴジラの日”に公開予定。ゴジラは最強の怪獣王として、今後も君臨し続ける。
■ GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Film Overview
Release Dates: November 3, 2026 (Japan), November 6, 2026 (US)
Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Min Tanaka, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yuki Yamada, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Sakura Ando, Mio Tanaka, Masami Nagasawa, Jun Kunimura, Ko Maehara, Motosuke Iida, Kenji Misuhashi, Eita Okuno, Kai Inowaki
Director, Screenplay, VFX: Takashi Yamazaki
Music: Naoki Sato
Production: Toho Co., Ltd.
Production Company: TOHO STUDIOS, ROBOT
VFX: Shirogumi
Official X：https://x.com/g_minus_zero
Official Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/godzilla_minus_zero
Official TikTok：https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho
About TOHO Co., Ltd.
TOHO Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful content for motion pictures, television, and theater. Founded in 1932, it remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide. Its subsidiaries include TOHO Cinemas, the highest grossing exhibition company in Japan.