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    Photo courtesy of PIE International. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source:  PIE InternationalSpecial Thanks to Ayako Suzuki Photo courtesy of PIE International. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS   Japanese publisher S&T Office LLC will release the hardcover artbook All Ultraman Sketch Gallery worldwide thia September, with PIE International handling sales and distribution outside Japan. The book can now be pre-ordered from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Bookshop.org. Additional bookstore locations in North America, Asia, and Europe can also be found here.    All Ultraman Sketch Gallery   Bringing the Ultraman army to fans of all ages across the world in this memorial year marking the 60th anniversary of Ultraman. The world of Ultra has continued through the generations, from ULTRA Q, which started the Ultraman series during the second half of the 20th century, through the movie SHIN ULTRAMAN, and finally to the new ULTRAMAN TEO, which will be

    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Cover A by Hendry Prasetya. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.  IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Godzilla #10, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.  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 #10 Release Date: May 6, 2026 Price: $4.99 Pages: 32   Can anyone stop Kai-Sei Energy Godzilla?! The essence of Godzilla has been absorbed into a young man named Jacen. Curiously tied together by fate (or a sinister plot?), they now share a physical body. But no time to unravel this mystery—as without the King of the Monsters, kaiju have begun to trample across

    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   IDW Publishing is gearing up for a summer full of comic book blockbuster launches featuring two VERY different new Godzilla series this July! 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.   Cover A by Jack Lawrence. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. Sonic ©SEGA. Godzilla ©TOHO CO., LTD. Cover B by Mauro Fonseca. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. Sonic ©SEGA. Godzilla ©TOHO CO., LTD. Sonic the Hedgehog X Godzilla #1 Release Date: July 15, 2026 Price: $4.99 Pages: 36 When the King of the Monsters and other iconic kaiju mysteriously arrive in the Blue Blur's world, the

    The next chapter in Godzilla’s epic crossover saga with the Marvel Universe, arrives in July from writer Gerry Duggan and artist Javier GarrónSource: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood   Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. 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 now roars into the cosmos in Godzilla: Infinity Roar! This July, 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

    Source: Marvel EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Anthony Blackwood   Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Our friends at Marvel are offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new Godzilla Destroys The Marvel Universe trade paperback, collecting all 5 issues of the 2025 mini-series by superstar writer Gerry Duggan and drawn by acclaimed artist Javier Garrón!   Synopsis:        Icons collide, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance! Look out, New York! A previously dormant Godzilla has been awoken and angrily begun carving a path of annihilation toward the Big Apple. Earth's Mightiest Heroes band together to try to stop this cataclysmic rampage - but when their combined efforts fail to slow the Bringer of Destruction, the planet's defenders are forced to go to extraordinary lengths to bring down Godzilla…including joining

    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books The North American manga publisher delivers 7 releases for Spring that include new series launches and additions to continuing titles   Source: Manga Mavericks LLC Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, previews a variety of upcoming releases set for release this Spring. Seven titles are scheduled to debut that include the launch of 5 new series and additions to 2 ongoing titles. New series launches include the digital release of the nature-driven fantasy drama HORON OF THE CLOSED COUNTRY, the bizarre time traveling adventure PIPE MACHINE (a bundled release featuring Vols. 1-2), the ballet and tokusatsu-inspired BALLET HERO FANTASY, a good versus evil battle in DIVINE MESSENGERS & DEMONIC GUARDIANS, and the print debut of the aquatic monster series FISHGOD.  Also catch the latest additions to a

    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Brian Flynn and Ashley Anderson Clear your shelves of any tall buildings. A new wave of Toho ULTIMATES! kaiju chaos is heading your way this November.. just in time for this year's Godzilla day! Prepare your Godzilla collection for the long-awaited Shin Godzilla, Godzilla Millennium (2002), and Kiryu Mechagodzilla figures. Each collectible is in 7” scale and highly articulated, capable of recreating some of your favorite monstrous movie moments, carried out on your shelf, display case—or anywhere you think they’ll strike next. These made-to-order figures also come with accessories, fitting to each creature’s character. All that grand-scale, King of the Monsters energy continues with collector-friendly window-box packaging featuring original Super7 artwork. If you feel the ground

    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Tomorrow's releases from IDW Publishing are a big Kaiju day with FIVE Godzilla comic collections releasing...Godzilla The Library Collection, V6 series continues with three standalone graphic novels: Cataclysm, Godzilla in Hell, and Oblivion! IDW are also releasing the individual hardcovers of the critically acclaimed Godzilla Vs. America for each of the four cities: Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, and Kansas City - BUT head's up, next month there will be a collection that includes ALL FOUR IN ONE BOOK with Godzilla Vs. America!    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Library Collection, Vol. 6 TPBWriters and Artists: Cullen Bunn, Joshua Hale Fialkov, James Stokoe, Bob EggletonISBN: 9798887243856Release Date: March 10, 2026Page Count: 344SRP: $29.99 The Godzilla Library Collection is a comprehensive line of books that will collect

    Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2025 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. ©2023 KADOKAWA/ GAMERA Rebirth Production Committee Source: Passion Republic Games press releaseSpecial Thanks to Reeca Lim   Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2025 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. ©2023 KADOKAWA/ GAMERA Rebirth Production Committee Passion Republic Games have announced the launch of the GigaBash - GAMERA -Rebirth- DLC. This DLC adds two new playable characters “Gamera” and “Guiron” in their GAMERA -Rebirth- (ガメラ リバース, Gamera Ribāsu, 2023) incarnations into the game, featuring their own unique skillsets and moves brought to life! From the silver screen to your screens, these legends of kaiju cinema are here to fight. Gamera emerges to protect those it was made to destroy. Gamera shows that defense and offense go hand-in-hand, with plasma jets to close the distance and flaming projectiles

    Celebrate Godzilla's Anniversary this November with a Godzilla Pop-Up Shop and movie screenings in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo! Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE Official Site: https://animejungle.net/event/godzilla-popup-shop-2025/ Special Thanks to Yoichi Kakuma and Tetsu Shiota   Toho monster maker Shinichi Wakasa will attend the event on November 1st. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo 2025Presented by JACCC & Anime Jungle Following last year’s 70th anniversary celebration, Godzilla returns to Little Tokyo this November with a full-scale tribute featuring film screenings, a dedicated pop-up shop, and exclusive merchandise offerings. The opening day of the event (Saturday, November 1) will include a special appearance by Shinchi Wakasa, designer and maker of the monster suits and props for Toho's Heisei and Millennium Series Godzilla films release from 1993-2004.   Special Film Screenings Date: Saturday,

    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. This February, the King of the Monsters takes on the Marvel cosmos in GODZILLA: INFINITY ROAR, a five-issue series by Gerry Duggan, Javier Garrón, and Ig GuaraSource: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood   Cover by KEN LASHLEY. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla’s rampage across the Marvel Comics Universe continues into the stars this February in GODZILLA: INFINITY ROAR! Just revealed at New York Comic Con’s Retailer Panel, the five-issue series will be written by Gerry Duggan, who made a surprise appearance at the panel, and drawn by Javier Garrón, reuniting the pair after their hit work together on Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe. The series will also feature art by Ig Guara. GODZILLA: INFINITY ROAR

    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Brian Flynn and Ashley Anderson Super7's Super Duper Plush product line continues with Wave 2! Designed with the adult collector in mind, these 8” plush figures are crafted from super soft fabric, with beautifully embroidered details and felt accents that bring each character to life. Super Duper Plush captures the perfect balance of nostalgia and charm, making them a must-have for any collection. Whether displayed on your shelf or hugged close, these irresistibly soft character plushies are ready to brighten your day. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Toho Super Duper Plush Wave 2: Godzilla '65  Price: $17.00   The cutest kaiju is ready to crash on your couch. Binge-watch Godzilla movies with

    New line of advent calendars, SD figures, playing cards and a tote bag are based on Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist, Dr. Stone, Fairy Tail, TokyoGhoul, On or Off and Star CrossedSource: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Publisher TOKYOPOP has debuted a new line of branded merchandise that includes advent calendars, playing cards, SD figurines and tote bags based on popular anime, manga, and manhwa properties including Attack on Titan, Dr. Stone, Fairy Tail, Tokyo Ghoul, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Sword Art Online, On or Off and Star Crossed. The products are available from leading retailers and for direct purchase from its website at: https://tokyopop.com/collections/all-merchandise    Photo courtesy of MediaLab. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: The Official Advent CalendarSRP: $39.99 · Available October 7th This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items - buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more -

      Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Super7   Toho ULTIMATES! Final Battle Godzilla LED Lightup   Pre-Order Link: https://super7.com/products/toho-ultimates-wave-05-final-battle-godzilla-led Price: $105.00 Estimated Shipping: June 2026   One last stand for the King of the Monsters   In its final, fateful battle, Godzilla’s body seethes with uncontrollable energy, its form cracking and glowing as it nears the brink of destruction… Capturing the raw power and intensity of Godzilla’s last stand in the 1995 film GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH, this Toho ULTIMATES! figure of Final Battle Godzilla brings the King of the Monsters to life at the peak of its destructive might. Measuring an imposing 8” tall, 14” long, and 4.5” wide, this figure is highly articulated—and even has a hinged jaw—and will

      Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Offering Fans the Ultimate Manga Experience, the App Will Include Favorites Such as One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, The Apothecary Diaries, Delicious in Dungeon, My Dress-Up Darling, and Many More from Multiple Publishers Source: Crunchyroll  Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. Manga has long been the gateway to anime, and Crunchyroll is now launching a new service to serve the legions of fans who live and breathe their love of manga. Crunchyroll announced today that its new premium add-on, Crunchyroll Manga, will launch on October 09, 2025, across iOS and Android in the U.S. and Canada, with web to follow on October 15, 2025.  At launch, the ad-free experience will feature hundreds of titles from leading publishers, including AlphaPolis, COMPASS, Square Enix, VIZ Media, and Yen Press, with additional partners like Shueisha, J-Novel Club,  ThirdlineNEXT, highstone and

    Photo courtesy of Shinjuku Ward. TM & © TOHO CO. Source: Shinjuku Ward press release Official Site: https://furusato-shinjuku.jp/godzilla2025/ Shinjuku City (Mayor: Kenichi Yoshizumi) has launched a collaboration project with Godzilla for the hometown tax donation program starting in September  2025. This follows last year's initiative and highlights the connection between the city and Godzilla, who serves as a Shinjuku Tourism Ambassador. The project features numerous original collaborative rewards, including  textiles and posters utilizing the traditional techniques of the city's two major local industries—the dyeing and the printing/bookbinding industry—as well as food products manufactured and processed within the city.   Photo courtesy of Shinjuku Ward. TM & © TOHO CO. ♦Collaboration Overview Collaboration Period: Monday, September 1 - Wednesday, December 31, 2025 How to Apply: Vist the Shinjuku Ward Hometown Tax Donation Special Website   Photo courtesy of Shinjuku Ward. TM &

    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman IDW has provided an advance preview of Starship Godzilla #1 which will be released Wednesday, October 1st.  Monday, August 25th is the final day for retailers to place their pre-orders for this issue. Starship Godzilla is the third series of the KAI-SEI ERA, IDW's new connected Godzilla universe. From writer Chris Gooch and artist Oliver Ono, this is a cosmic adventure you won't want to miss!   Starship Godzilla #1  The Kai-Sei era goes to space inside a brand-new Mechagodzilla! You didn’t think kaiju were only on Earth, did you? In the fight for galactic supremacy, no weapon is more powerful than a kaiju... and no team is better equipped to capture and transport these titanic monsters than the crew of Starship Godzilla! This ragtag group flies through space

    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Mothra: Queen of the Monsters #5 The rematch of the century is upon us-can this new Mothra win?! This entire issue is one giant kaiju brawl. After perishing at the mighty mandibles of Antra many years ago, Mothra has returned! But this time, Antra and Mothra are working together to defeat an even greater enemy-Omegaguirus! Find out if this titanic duo can save the world in the thrilling finale!   Release Date: August 20, 2025 Price: $4.99 Pages: 32 Writer: Sophie CampbellArtist: Matt FrankColorists: Roberto Rivera and Matt FrankLetterer: Nathan WidickEditor: Jake WilliamsCover A: Sophie CampbellCover B: Jake SmithHeroes & Fantasies Exclusive - Matt Frank and Miki Ramirez Regular Variant Cover: $12:00Heroes & Fantasies Exclusive - Matt Frank and Miki Ramirez Virgin Foil Variant Cover: $30:00

    Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2025 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Source: Playmates Toys Limited Special Thanks to Sarah Gumina International toy titan Playmates has provided SciFi Japan with product info and photos of their GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE Titan Size figures. The largest Godzilla and Kong action figures ever produced by Playmates have been released internationally but are not yet officially available in the United States. Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Titan Godzilla Figure Step into the epic showdown with this towering 58.42cm figure

    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books During Comic Con International, the new North American publisher announced PIPE MACHINE and PATH FROM TANUKI TEMPLE Source: Manga Mavericks LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, announced 2 newly licensed titles during its panel at Otakon that will be added to its print and digital catalog in early 2026. T The latest releases include the buddy action series, FISHGOD by indie manga creator Chlona, the first volume of which is scheduled for release in January 2026 in digital and May 2026 in print, and the fantasy adventure series, BALLET HERO FANTASY: DAN’S ADVENTURE FEAT. STEVEN MCRAE by veteran manga creator Takafumi Adachi (creator of BEYBLADE: METAL FUSION), the first volume of which is scheduled for release in February 2026 in both print and digital.

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