SciFi Japan

    Cover art by Fero Pe. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Cover art by Fero Pe. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #1 will be available Wednesday, May 14th from IDW. Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens is both a fully standalone limited series and the epic conclusion to the Eisner-nominated Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons trilogy! Brought to us by veteran scribe Frank Tieri (Wolverine, Jughead: The Hunger) and new series artist Angel Hernandez (Star Trek). It's the middle of the 20th century, and Americans everywhere are terrified by the strange lights hovering above them in the night sky‚ and they should be. These UFOs are actually the Xilien invasion force! Revealed to have already been on Earth during the events of Here There Be Dragons: Sons of Giants, the Xiliens have been attempting to destabilize the planet with the

    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings. ©khara

    Merchandise

    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings. ©khara Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. has announced that their consolidated subsidiary, Fields Corporation, will be releasing a new pachislot machine, "LB Pachislot Evangelion -The Door of Promises-" (LＢパチスロ ヱヴァンゲリヲン ～約束の扉～, LB Pachisuro ~Evangerion~ Yakusoku no Tobira ~), to pachinko halls throughout Japan in July. This game will be a smart pachislot machine (スマスロ, (Sumasoro) equipped with a new game feature, the "Bonus Trigger." LB Pachislot Evangelion -The Door of Promises- is not only for pachinko and pachislot enthusiasts but a wide range of people, including fans of the Evangelion franchise.   ■ LB Pachislot Evangelion -The Door of Promises- Details Manufactured by Kyoraku Sangyo Co., Ltd.Sold by Fields Corporation ©khara About Tsuburaya Productions Tsuburaya

    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Ashley Anderson and Brian Flynn Prepare for Destruction! Imagine this: Godzilla, in all its destructive glory, glowing in the dark—right in the palm of your hand. This 3.75” scale, articulated Godzilla ReAction Figure, inspired by the Canadian variant of the original 1960s model kit under the Toho license, brings the King of the Monsters to life like never before. With glowing details that will light up your shelves at night, this figure embodies all the terrifying power of the original Godzilla, with a new, dramatic twist. Packed on a full color, blistered cardback, what makes this figure even more iconic is the included removable cityscape accessory, perfectly to scale and ready to be destroyed at Godzilla’s

    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. On May 20th, IDW Publishing will release the trade paperback of their Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons II—Sons of Giants miniseries, the sequel to 2024’s Eisner-nominated smash Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons. Frank Tieri and Inaki Miranda reunite in this historical miniseries that explores a shadowy society who control the secrets of the kaiju, from ancient Rome to Colonial America and beyond.   From Frank Tieri and Inaki Miranda, the incredible team behind Old Lady Harley, comes an action-packed Godzilla adventure like no other. This trade paperback collects the five-issue series.   Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons II—Sons of Giants TPBWriter: Frank Tieri Artist: Inaki MirandaRelease Date: May 20, 2025Page Count: 128SRP: $17.99 Sir Francis Drake had his reasons for hiding treasure on Monster

    Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Seven Godzilla films will be screened at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills. Exclusive Godzilla Stickers (6 Designs) will be distributed!Source: Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office Exhibition Official Site: https://godzillatheart.com/exhibitionGODZILLA THE ART Project Official Site: https://godzillatheart.com/Official X: https://twitter.com/godzillatheartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzillatheart    Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD. The "Godzilla 70th Anniversary Godzilla The Art Exhibition" (ゴジラ生誕70周年記念 ゴジラ・THE・アート展,  Gojira Seitan 70 Shūnenkinen Gojira THE Āto-ten) is currently being held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery (52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower). To commemorate the exhibition, a "Godzilla Series Special Screening" will be held at the neighboring TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills from Wednesday, May 7th to Wednesday, June 18th.   ■ 7 Godzilla Films Will Be Screened! The seven films to be screened are 4K digital remasters of GODZILLA, MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA, GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER, GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE

    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Check out six all-new variant covers for GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1, the debut issue of a five-part event series by writer Gerry Duggan and artist Javier Garrón launching this JulySource: Marvel Entertainment press release Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood Thanks to an exciting collaboration between Marvel Comics and Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that has brought global sensation Godzilla to life, Godzilla has made a roaring return to the Marvel Universe! Following a series of history-spanning one-shots where Godzilla battled different Marvel heroes, the King of the Monsters takes on the combined might of Marvel’s greatest heroes in Godzilla Destroys The Marvel Universe by writer Gerry Duggan and artist Javier Garrón. Announced earlier this month, this five-issue event series delivers the pop culture showdown fans have been waiting decades

    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. On May 6th, IDW Publishing will release the fourth trade paperback volume of their Godzilla Rivals series. An all-star cast of creators present tales of Toho monsters engaged in exciting kaiju brawls.    Godzilla Rivals: Round FourWriters: Josh Trujillo, Jake Lawrence, Tom Waltz, Dave BakerArtist: Joshua CornillonRelease Date: May 6, 2025Page Count: 184SRP: $19.99 Step into the arena as Godzilla’s most dangerous allies and scariest nemeses square off in a series of sense-shattering showdowns!   The world is pretty big. You’d think there’d be enough room for all the kaiju to claim their own stomping grounds, but even giant monsters aren’t above needing to protect their territory. Godzilla has friends and foes, and in turn, they vie against one

    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Ashley Anderson and Brian Flynn Godzilla’s reign of terror is about to get even more epic! In June, Super7 will release Toho Blind Box Wave 9, featuring Series 3 of their Shogun Godzilla ReAction Figures. Inspired by the vintage Shogun Warriors Godzilla action figure from the 1970s, these 3.75” scale, articulated Toho Blind Box ReAction Figures capture the King of the Monster’s menacing presence in five unique colorways, each complete with a lever-action flaming tongue for extra fiery destruction! The catch? You won’t know which version you’ll unbox until you do—will it be the iconic '54 Poster Godzilla, the tranquil Cherry Blossom Godzilla, the throwback Vintage Tribute Godzilla, or the Island Snow Godzilla? Or, perhaps you’ll uncover

    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing is proud to announce the charity issue GODZILLA VS AMERICA: LOS ANGELES has raised $40,000 to help comic shops and book stores impacted by the tragic wildfires 100% of the proceeds from GODZILLA VS AMERICA: LOS ANGELES orders went to the Binc Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping bookstore and comic shop employees and owners with unforeseen emergencies. "Godzilla has always been a symbol of unstoppable force, and today, we’re channeling that energy into something positive. Thanks to the support of our readers and retail partners, IDW is proud to donate $40,000 from the sales of GODZILLA VS. LOS ANGELES to Binc," said Aub Driver, VP Marketing at IDW Publishing. "This contribution will directly support independent bookstores and comic shops

    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN   The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for the "CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla EX [Vol. 9] (CCP ミドルサイズシリーズ ゴジラEX【第9弾】, CCP Midoru Saizu Shirīzu Gojira EX [Dai 9-dan])," retro-design soft vinyl figures of monsters from the popular "Godzilla" special effects film series, at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. Based on the concept of “an old-school/new-school, yet slightly old-fashioned soft vinyl monster series,” the popular Middle Size figure line measure an average 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making it easy to collect. This is a collection series by CCPJAPAN for soft vinyl and monster lovers, with a retro-style deformation that gives a nostalgic and somewhat “Showa-era retro” feel to the figures. EX [Vol. 9] includes four

    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

    Merchandise

    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) Samurai Sword Co., Ltd.(Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshimasa Hiki) is now selling the fourth 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 each month from January through

    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has released the trade paperback of Godzilla Skate or Die, going down-under with Australian skater punks versus Varan and the King of the Monsters in this collection of the Godzilla miniseries   Godzilla Skate or Die TPBAuthor/Artist: Louie JoyceRelease Date: April 29, 2025Page Count: 128SRP: $17.99   Four years ago, four best friends and die-hard skaters found the perfect location for a DIY skatepark. After months of hard work, they created the world’s sickest spot that they could enjoy for the rest of their lives… That is, until the ferocious Varan appeared in the middle of central Australia and started making a beeline for their beloved park.   Why is Varan on a rampage? Why did Godzilla

    The new game SUPER ROBOT WARS Y will be released August 28th. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment. Please see article for copyright notifications.

    Merchandise

    The new game SUPER ROBOT WARS Y will be released August 28th. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment. Please see article for copyright notifications. Source: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. (US), BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. (Japan) Official Site: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/super-robot-wars-y (US), https://34.suparobo.jp/ (Japan) Special Thanks to Ryan Yuen The US and Japanese branches of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. have provided SciFi Japan with information and images for their upcoming tactical RPG SUPER ROBOT WARS Y (スーパーロボット大戦Y, Sūpā Robotto Taisen Y). The latest title in the “Super Robot Wars” series will be released on Thursday, August 28, 2025 for PlayStation5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.   Reideen. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment. Please see article for copyright notifications. Wing Gundam Zero. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment. Please see article for copyright notifications. ■ Introduction Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment.

    Merchandise

    Fans Are Encouraged to Indulge in All Things ANI-MAY With Activations Available Across Retail, AVOD, Crunchyroll Games, Home Entertainment, Crunchyroll Store, and More Source: Crunchyroll press release Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, is kicking off the third annual Ani-May celebration with global retail, digital, and streaming activations. New and exclusive products and promotions will be available at Hot Topic and Uniqlo in the United States, Liverpool and Suburbia in Mexico; JB Hi-Fi and EB Games & Zing Pop Culture in Australia and at several retail locations across Europe and the Middle East, including HMV in the UK and Virgin Megastore Dubai, among many others. New and exclusive product launches and exciting promotional deals will also be available on the Crunchyroll Store all month! “Anime isn’t just an entertainment medium; it’s a lifestyle. To celebrate anime’s explosive growth, we’re giving fans a variety of

    Photo courtesy of Toho. © TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Photo courtesy of Toho. © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho International, Inc. Official Site:  https://godzilla.com/ Official Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Godzilla_Toho Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/godzilla_toho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tohogodzillaofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Godzilla_Toho Special Thanks to Liberty Galindo   With Mother’s Day on the horizon, Toho International is pleased to share some epic gift offerings from their Godzilla line and iizo’s anime-inspired collections, perfect for the fierce, fandom-loving moms out there. From bold Godzilla apparel to anime-themed collectibles and accessories, Toho offers a range of unique gifts that help celebrate Mom’s powerful spirit and her love of pop culture.    Monstrously Memorable Mother’s Day Unleash the roar of appreciation with Godzilla apparel that’s larger than life! Perfect for the ultimate fan moms who’ve conquered chaos with style, these legendary looks bring the power, pride, and a little monstrous love to Mother’s Day. Products can be purchased at: Godzilla.com  

    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is now taking reservations for their new GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH Room. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO.

    Merchandise

    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is now taking reservations for their new GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH Room. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. Source: Fujita Kanko, Inc. Official Site: https://gracery.com/shinjuku/ Special Thanks to Honda-san (Shinjuku Washington Hotel) The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, General Manager: Shuji Wada), 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, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday, April 24, 2025. To commemorate this event, reservations have begun for one newly renovated guest room on the top (30th) floor... the Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Room (ゴジラVSキングギドラルーム, Gojira VS Kingu Gidora Rūmu). Guests will be able to stay in this room starting Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & ©

    Roppongi Hills is hosting an event featuring Godzilla-themed foods and merchandise. Photo courtesy of Mori Building Co. © TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Roppongi Hills is hosting an event featuring Godzilla-themed foods and merchandise. Photo courtesy of Mori Building Co. © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Mori Building Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://www.roppongihills.com/sp/godzilla-menu/ Roppongi Hills (Minato-ku, Tokyo), operated by Mori Building Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO Shingo Tsuji), is holding a "Godzilla vs. Roppongi Hills SPECIAL MENU" (ゴジラVS六本木ヒルズ SPECIAL MENU, Gojira VS Robbongi Hiruzu SPECIAL MENU) event for a limited time from Saturday, April 26, 2025 to Sunday, June 29, 2025 to commemorate the "Godzilla 70th Anniversary Godzilla The Art Exhibition" (ゴジラ生誕70周年記念 ゴジラ・THE・アート展,  Gojira Seitan 70 Sshūnenkinen Gojira THE Āto-ten) being held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi Hills Twelve restaurants and shops in Roppongi Hills are offering a total of thirteen limited menu items. SHINANOYA will sell "Godzilla's Strongest Bread," a black melon bread inspired by Godzilla's back. In addition, Bairan will be serving "Godzilla Black Fried Rice" featuring

    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. WEBTOON Entertainment Inc., a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, is partnering with IDW Publishing to bring some of the publisher’s most popular franchises to WEBTOON. The partnership will make WEBTOON’s English-language platform the exclusive digital home of newly reformatted webcomic versions of Godzilla: Unnatural Disasters, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, and They Called Us Enemy. The first batch of titles from WEBTOON’s IDW slate will launch on April 25, with additional titles to be announced at a later date.    “WEBTOON has become the destination for comics of all kinds, including some of the biggest franchises in entertainment,” said Yongsoo Kim, Head of Global WEBTOON at WEBTOON Entertainment. “This partnership with IDW Publishing is

    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has released Godzilla Library Collection, Vol 4 is the latest installment from the Godzilla Library Collection - a comprehensive line of books that collects every Godzilla comic series by IDW! Volume 4 collects the first 12 issues of the Rulers of Earth series by Chris Mowry, Matt Frank, and Jeff Zornow.    Godzilla Library Collection, Vol. 4Author: Chris MowryArtists: Matt Frank and Jeff ZornowRelease Date: April 22, 2025Page Count: 280SRP: $29.99   Godzilla returns, and the world will never be the same! Next up in the Library Collection series is Rulers of Earth!   Giant monsters are appearing across the globe and leaving complete devastation in their wake. But who—or what—might be behind their attacks? It's up to

    The official Godzilla hammer is now on sale. Photo courtesy of Castem Co., Ltd. © TOHO CO., LTD.

    Merchandise

    The official Godzilla hammer is now on sale. Photo courtesy of Castem Co., Ltd. © TOHO CO., LTD. Drive nails into the ground with Godzilla's foot!Source: Castem Co., Ltd. Godzilla's foot has crushed many buildings and structures. Now you can recreate that scene by smashing a nail with the Godzilla Hammer. 3D scan of GMK Godzilla's foot. Photo courtesy of Castem Co., Ltd. © TOHO CO., LTD. Precision casting manufacturer Castem Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, CEO: Takuo Toda) has released the Godzilla Hammer (ゴジラハンマー, Gojira Hanmā) – a powerful, one-of-a-kind tool, casted from a 3D scan of a real Godzilla movie suit. Castem has 3D scanned the foot of the Godzilla suit that was actually used in the filming of the Toho classic GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (ゴジラ・モスラ・キングギドラ 大怪獣総攻撃, Gojira Mosura Kingu Gidora Daikaijū Sōkōgeki, 2001)

    Page 3 of 72

    SciFi Japan
    4WeHelp Movers Cincinnati
    Copyright © 2025 | SCIFI JAPAN
    © 2025 Your Company. All Rights Reserved. Designed By JoomShaper