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    Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Benesse Corporation 1988-2025 / Shimajiro © Shanghai Hengyuan Culture Media Co., Ltd. Source: Toho Co., Ltd Official Site: https://kocha.benesse.ne.jp/kodomo/open/movie/2025/ (Japan) Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Benesse Corporation 1988-2025 / Shimajiro © Shanghai Hengyuan Culture Media Co., Ltd. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and images from SHIMAJIRO THE MOVIE: SHIMAJIRO AND THE SONG OF COURAGE (映画しまじろう『しまじろうと  ゆうきのうた, Eiga Shimajirō Shimajirō to Yūki nō Uta). The 11th entry in the popular Shimajiro film series is once again directed by Tomohiro Kawamura (SHIMAJIRO THE MOVIE: MIRACLE ISLAND'S RAINBOW CARNATION). The computer animation is produced by Shanghai Hanyuan Culture Media Co., Ltd. and Shirogumi, with Benesse Corporation overseeing production as a co-producer. SHIMAJIRO THE MOVIE: SHIMAJIRO AND THE SONG OF COURAGE will be released in Japanese theaters on March 14, 2025. SYNOPSIS Everyone's

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://chibigodzilla.jp/Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chibigodzi_official   The TV anime CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ちびゴジラの逆襲, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū) launched a new YouTube channel, "Chibi Godzilla Official Channel", on Thursday, March 6th at 5:00pm JST.  The Chibi Godzilla official website has also changed its URL. Chibi Godzilla was introduced in 2018 as part of the lead-in for Godzilla's 65th anniversary the following year. He was designed by Chiharu Sakazaki, a popular illustrator known for Suica Penguin (Suicaのペンギン, Suika no Pengin), a character appearing on East Japan Railway Company’s prepaid IC cards, and Chiba Prefecture's mascot Chi-ba+kun (チーバくん).  Chibi Godzilla  is intended to be an "introductory Godzilla" that younger children can relate to and hopefully become the first step in creating future generations of Godzilla fans. The cute monster has been featured in a

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai In February, Bandai launched a new soft vinyl figure line, "JAPAN GODZILLA," which feature designs and coloring with a uniquely Japanese "wa" motif. Wa (和) is a concept that roughly translates to "peace" or "harmony" and is considered essential to Japanese culture. Intended to be both inexpensive collectibles and Japanese souvenirs, the JAPAN GODZILLA figures are in a slightly smaller scale (average height 4.5 inches) than those from Bandai's main Movie Monster Series (average height 6.3 inches). The third figure in the line is a cherry blossom colored version of Godzilla from the blockbuster movie GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023). Unlike the first two JAPAN GODZILLA figures, which were wide releases, the cherry blossom Godzilla is a Godzilla Store

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    Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. © Sotsu, Sunrise Source: Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. press release Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. © Sotsu, Sunrise Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Daisuke Matsushita) has announced that their model magazine Monthly Hobby JAPAN April 2025 Issue in now available in bookstores and hobby shops across Japan. The issue focuses on Gunpla (Gundam plastic models) and also takes a look at the "UA Monsters SpaceGodzilla" figure from Bandai's MegaHouse division.                       Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. © Sotsu, Sunrise Featured Article: "God is in the Details! Gunpla Detail-up Techniques 2025" This detailed explanation of Gunpla detailing introduce some easy-to-use techniques for models

    Cover of the GODZILLA MINUS ONE Japanese novelization, which will be released in English later this year. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Inc., press releaseSpecial Thanks to Andrew Nguyen  Cover of the GODZILLA MINUS ONE Japanese novelization, which will be released in English later this year. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the novelization of GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan) by Takashi Yamazaki. From the director of the hit film GODZILLA MINUS ONE comes the novelization packed with even more action and story to celebrate Godzilla’s 70th anniversary! In postwar Japan, the kaiju of legend has become more powerful and fearsome. Can a country in shambles withstand the might of Godzilla? After failing to carry out his suicide mission, disgraced kamikaze pilot Koichi Shikishima returns to ravaged postwar Japan to find his parents dead and country destroyed. Having lost both his honor and his family, he must

    AH GODZILLA cover art. Photo courtesy of Asahi Shimbun Publications. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Autograph Session Will be Held at "Godzilla The Art Exhibition Commemorating Godzilla's 70th Anniversary" Source: Asahi Shimbun Publications, Inc. press release AH GODZILLA cover art. Photo courtesy of Asahi Shimbun Publications. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Asahi Shimbun Publishing will release the Japanese picture book Ah Godzilla (あっゴジラ, Atsu Gojira) on Monday, April 7. It was written and illustrated by the artist Qrais as part of the "GODZILLA THE ART" project, a series of events and merchandising that kicked off in April 2023 to offer different interpretations of Godzilla by artists in japan and abroad.   ■ Ah Godzilla Book Details One day, a Godzilla appears out of the ocean. Whenever he has free time, he travels to Japan and when he sees a train, and wants to bite it. He is the "King of the Monsters", but he looks and behaves

    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images from the films that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD

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    The GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION offers images from the films that can be printed at Japanese convenience stores. Photo courtesy of Samurai Sword. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ;© SAMURAISWORD Source:  Samurai Sword Co. press releaseOfficial Site: http://myseries-collab.com/godzilla (Japan) Beginning Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Samurai Sword Co., Ltd.(Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshimasa Hiki) will be selling the second installment of their GODZILLA SERIES COMPLETE COLLECTION (ゴジラ シリーズ コンプリートコレクション, Gojira Shirīzu Konpurīto Korekushon), printable images from the 30 live-action films in the Godzilla series. Each month,  images from the Godzilla movies will be available through the “My Series IP Collaborations” (マイシリーズ IPコラボレーションズ, Mai Shirīzu IP Koraborēshonzu) convenience store print service in Japan. The images, carefully selected so that customers can enjoy the appeal of all 30 films, are available for printing at Family Mart, Lawson, and other stores nationwide. New waves of images will be released

    Yakuza Keiya Uto (Jesse) protects Isaku Senagaki (Riko Fukumoto) from the dangers of high school in A GIRL & HER GUARD DOG, the new movie adaptation of the hit manga. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2025 A GIRL & HER GUARD DOG Film Partners

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://ojou-movie.toho.co.jp (Japan)   A SciFi JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2025 A GIRL & HER GUARD DOG Film Partners SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details for an upcoming film. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided information and photos from their new roamtic comedy, A GIRL & HER GUARD DOG (お嬢と番犬くん, Ojō to Banken-kun), which opens in Japanese cinemas on March 14th.   INTRODUCTION The hit manga A Girl & Her Guard Dog written by Hatsuharu) began serialization in Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend in December 2018, has been adapted into an anime in 2023, and has now sold over 3.36 million copies (as of December 2, 2024). This romantic comedy about a heroine who is determined to hide the fact that she is the granddaughter of a yakuza and live

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    Source: Nijigen No Mori press releaseOfficial Website: https://nijigennomori.com/godzilla_awajishima/ Photo courtesy of Nijigen no Mori. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Nijigen No Mori theme park has announced that their "Godzilla Interception Operation" (ゴジラ迎撃作戦 ～国立ゴジラ淡路島研究センター～, Gojira Geigeki Sakusen ~ Kokuritsu Gojira Awajishima Kenkyū Sentā ~) attraction will host a "Destoroyah Special Exhibition" (デストロイア特別展, Desutoroia Tokubetsu-ten)  from Thursday, March 13th to Sunday, December 14th, 2025 as part of the "Destoroyah 30th Anniversary Project" (デストロイア誕生30周年企画, Desutoroia Tanjō 30-shūnen Kikaku). In this special exhibition, attendees can enjoy the world of GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラＶＳデストロイア, Gojira VS Desutoroia, 1995), the final installment of the Heisei Godzilla series, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary through various exhibits and merchandising. This is the first time that a special exhibition dedicated to Destoroyah has been planned, which will include a rare display of Destoroyah's flying forms and aggregates. There will also be a live talk panel

    JUVENILE, the first film by director Takashi Yamazaki, will be screened in 4K at Chofu Cinema Festival 2025. Photo courtesy of Foundation for Promotion of Chofu City’s Culture and Community. ©2000 Juvenile Project

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    JUVENILE, the first film by director Takashi Yamazaki, will be screened in 4K at Chofu Cinema Festival 2025. Photo courtesy of Foundation for Promotion of Chofu City’s Culture and Community. ©2000 Juvenile Project GODZILLA MINUS ONE Screening and Talk Show Also Announced Source: Foundation for Promotion of Chofu City’s Culture and Community press release Official Site: https://chofucinemafestival.com/ (Japan)   Takashi Yamazaki. Photo courtesy of Foundation for Promotion of Chofu City’s Culture and Community. Chofu City, Tokyo, where many film and video-related companies are concentrated, will be holding the "Chofu Cinema Festival 2025" (映画のまち調布　シネマフェスティバル2025, Eiga no Machi Chōfu Shinema Fesutibaru 2025) from Friday, February 7 to Sunday, March 2, 2025. The festival will hold various events, such as the award ceremony for the "Chofu Film City Award" that honors filmmakers, screenings with talk shows by film production technical staff and directors, exhibitions, workshops, and

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     Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out when the handle is turned on a "gasha" (vending machine). Since the brand's launch in 1977, it has produced a rich lineup of products that match the trends of the times, with many sets and series featuring a variety of beloved anime and tokusatsu characters.  Among the many types of Gashapon is the Narabundesu. (ならぶんです。) - meaning "they stand in a line." - series of small figures of cute characters such as animals, cars, and dinosaurs that are meant to be posed in a line. New to Narabundesu. is "Kaiju-san" (怪獣さん) featuring monsters, starting with five kaiju from the Godzilla movies. These HG figures are now available at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop

    Logo for IDW's new line of Godzilla shared universe comics. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Logo for IDW's new line of Godzilla shared universe comics. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing GODZILLA #1 cover by Nikola Čižmešija. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has proudly worked with Toho International, Inc. for more than a decade to publish a vast array of acclaimed comic books featuring GODZILLA and the kaiju’s stunning cast of characters. Now, the two companies have extended their partnership through 2029, and this year will see the King of the Monsters rising to even greater heights in the comic book industry.    Welcome to the Kai-Sei era, an all-new GODZILLA​ connected universe launching with three jaw-dropping titles, each one expertly designed to unleash completely different genres and tones for all kinds of fans.    Kicking off the new connected universe

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    Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Mitsui Fudosan Retail Management Co. press releases   Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © Mitsui Fudosan Retail Management Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will open a Godzilla goods specialty shop, "Godzilla Store Daiba" (「ゴジラ・ストア Daiba」, Gojira Sutoa Daiba), on Friday, March 14, 2025, at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza (5F) in the bustling Odaiba area in Tokyo Bay. It has been 70 years since the first Godzilla film (1954) was released. GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan), released in November 2023, was a huge hit not only in Japan but also in North America, and won numerous film awards both at home and abroad. In addition, Godzilla's momentum knows no bounds, with the fifth film in the

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    Photo courtesy of Lotte Co. © TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ⓒL/KMP Source: Lotte Co., Ltd. press releaseEditor: Keith Aiken The Japanese confectionary company Lotte Co., Ltd.is best known for "Koala's March," a cookie/biscuit confectionary featuring the company's mascot, March the Koala. Initially released with a chocolate cream filliing, Koala's March is now available in multiple flavors including strawberry and white milk chocolate. The cookies are can be purchased at stores throughout Asia plus the United States, Australia and other countries. In Japan, Lotte has partnered with Toho Co., Ltd. for a special promotion commemorating the 70th anniversary of Godzilla. The celebration includes the "Koala's March Set with Godzilla Collaboration T-Shirt" (＜ゴジラコラボTシャツ＞付きコアラのマーチセット, < Gojira Korabo Tīshatsu >-Tsuki Koara no Māchi Setto) collection which will be sold exclusively on the Lotte Online Shop starting at noon JST on Monday, February 17th. The limited edition shirts depict

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    Source: CCP JAPAN press release   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for two AMC (Artistic Monsters Collection) Hedorah figures at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. AMC is a popular series that brings special effects characters to life in a style unique to CCP JAPAN. This time, two types of Hedorah, one of the most popular monsters in the Godzilla series, have been made as retro-design soft vinyl figures with "Nightmare Ver." black and vivid red colors.                   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ■AMC Hedorah Quadruped Nightmare Ver. (AMC ヘドラ 四足歩行 ナイトメア Ver., AMC Hedora Shi-soku Hokō Naitomea Ver.)    A new version

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    Source: KThingS Co., Ltd. press release   Photo courtesy of KThingS Co. Chibi Godzilla TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©Penguin Box・KADOKAWA/Odekake Kozame KThingS Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo), which produces and sells licensed character products, will be hosting the "Chibi Godzilla Raids Again & Odekake Kozame POP UP SHOP" (ちびゴジラの逆襲 & おでかけ子ザメ POP UP SHOP, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū & Odekake Kozame POP UP SHOP) in the wagon under the G stairs on Tokyo Character Street at Tokyo Station Ichibangai. This partnership between Toho's Chibi Godzilla and the popular social media character Odekake Kozame (Baby Shark) from Friday, February 14 to Thursday, February 27, 2025.  Visitors will be able to purchase exclsuive merchandise and even meet the two characters, who will be dressed up as each other. Chibi Godzilla was introduced in 2018 as part of the lead-in for Godzilla's 65th anniversary the following year. Designed by

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    Photo courtesy of Tamron Co., Ltd. ©Tamron Co., Ltd. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO. Source: Tamron Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: https://www.tamron.com/jp/consumer/sp/cpplus2025/ The optical company Tamron Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shogo Sakuraba), a comprehensive manufacturer of optics, will operate a collaboration booth featuring Godzilla at CP+ 2025 (Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2025), the world premiere event for cameras, photography and imaging. The convention will be held at the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center in Japan from Thursday, February 27 to Sunday, March 2, 2025. Tamron is a global manufacturer of optical equipment that offers premium-quality products, and is recognized the world around for their unparalleled camera lenses.  They produced interchangeable lenses for mirrorless cameras, interchangeable lenses for single-lens reflex cameras, lenses for surveillance cameras, lenses for FA/machine vision, lenses for TV conferences, camera modules, lenses for automotive cameras, lenses for compact digital cameras, lenses

    TRILLION GAME protagonists Haru Tennoji (Ren Meguro) and Manabu Taira (Hayato Sano) make the jump from television to the big screen in the new movie adaptation of the popular series. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2025 TRILLION GAME Film Partners ⒸRiichiro Inagaki, Ryoichi Ikegami/Shogakukan

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    TRILLION GAME protagonists Haru Tennoji (Ren Meguro) and Manabu Taira (Hayato Sano) make the jump from television to the big screen in the new movie adaptation of the popular series. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2025 TRILLION GAME Film Partners ⒸRiichiro Inagaki, Ryoichi Ikegami/Shogakukan Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://trilliongame-movie.jp/ (Japan)   A SciFi JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2025 TRILLION GAME Film Partners ⒸRiichiro Inagaki, Ryoichi Ikegami/Shogakukan SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details for an upcoming film. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided information and photos from their new movie TRILLION GAME (劇場版『トリリオンゲーム』, Gekijō-ban “Toririon Gēmu”), which opens in Japanese cinemas on February 14th.   INTRODUCTION Market capitalization of the world's largest company = 1 trillion dollars.Earn 1 trillion dollars and get everything in the world. The unbeatable buddy team of the

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Burning Godzilla 30th Anniversary logo. Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. In March, Bandai will release the Gabutto ("Gulp") Burning Godzilla as part of their toy line based on the classic game ITAI WANI (イタイワニー). Also known as "Crocodile Doctor/Crocodile Dentist", the original ITAI WANI involved players trying to find and remove the bad tooth from the mouth of a plastic crocodile without being 'bitten'.  The newer version has players push down on the creature's teeth until the toy's mouth chomps down on an unlucky finger, replicating the excitement of the original game play in a compact toy that is easy to hold and carry. Godzilla has already been included in the Gabutto series, but the new release will be the "Burning Godzilla" incarnation from GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラＶＳデストロイア, Gojira VS

    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku's first diorama of 2025 depicts Godzilla and Mothra facing off. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO.

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    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku's first diorama of 2025 depicts Godzilla and Mothra facing off. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. Hotel Presents Latest Installment of the Popular Giant Godzilla Diorama with Realistic Sounds Source: Fujita Kanko, Inc. press release Official Site: https://gracery.com/shinjuku/ Special Thanks to Honda-san (Shinjuku Washington Hotel) The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, a landmark of Tokyo, popular with domestic fans as well as foreign visitors to Japan for its Godzilla-themed rooms and the almost life-size Godzilla head (approx. 12m) on its 8th floor terrace, has updated the special Godzilla diorama installed on the building's 8th floor lobby. The Godzilla suit from the movie GMK. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. The diorama debuted in early 2023 with a Godzilla design based on the Heisei "VS" Series of the 1990s. Later that year, it was replaced with

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