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    Photo courtesy of Avery Guerra ©Showa Tokusatsu Monster Film Cooperation Corps Source: SRS Cinema LLCSpecial Thanks to Avery Guerra A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Photo courtesy of SRS Cinema. ©Showa Tokusatsu Monster Film Cooperation Corps SRS Cinema has licensed director Shinpei Hayashiya`s WAR OF THE NINJA MONSTERS: JARON VS. GOURA (忍獣大戦記 蛇龍対號羅, Shinobu Kemono Daisenki Daryū Tai Goura) for release in North America. This continues an ongoing relationship between the distributor and filmmaker as SRS has previously released Hayashiya`s daikaiju movies REIGO; KING OF THE SEA MONSTERS (深海獣レイゴー Shinkaijū Reigō,, 2005/2008),  RAIGA: GOD OF THE MONSTERS ( (深海獣雷牙 Shinkaijū Raiga, 2009) and GOD RAIGA VS KING OHGA (深海獣雷牙 対 溶岩獣王牙, Shinkaijū Raiga tai Yōganjū Ōga, 2019). Details are being finalized, but SRS Cinema is expected to soon announce preorders for Blu-ray and VHS Special Editions for early 2024, with a wide release DVD edition to

    Japanese bathhouses are running a GODZILLA MINUS ONE promotion. Photo courtesy of Toho and CDG. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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      Japanese bathhouses are running a GODZILLA MINUS ONE promotion. Photo courtesy of Toho and CDG. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., CDG Co., Ltd. press releases In commemoration of the release of GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan), there will be a collaboration between Godzilla and public bathhouses (銭湯, sento) across Japan. The partnership between Toho Co., Ltd. and the marketing and promotions company CDG Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka, President and CEO: Hideo Konishi) will offer exclusive Godzilla-themed decor and merchandising at the bathhouses, which have a long history and tradition in Japan. Beginning Thursday, October 26, 2023, limited edition curtains (暖簾, noren) and posters will be displayed in some public bathhouses in Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Toyama, Ishikawa, Gifu, Aichi, Mie, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo. Original Godzilla products such as "Tenugui" hand towels and "Gesokufuda Kīhorudā" keychains will also go

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      Photo courtesy of Toho International. © & TM Toho Co., Ltd Source: Toho press release On November 3, 1954 director Ishirō Honda and special effects master Eiji Tsuburaya's vision for movie monsters changed cinema forever as GODZILLA opened in theaters. On November 3, 2023, we join our fellow fans and proud partners in recognizing the indomitable 69-year influence of the King of the Monsters with the biggest Godzilla Day yet. Here's how to join the celebration: Movies and Streaming  GODZILLA MINUS ONE Movie Tickets The wait is almost over for fans in the United States. Tickets will officially go on sale for director Takashi Yamazaki's GODZILLA MINUS ONE on November 3. There will also be special Early Access Event Screenings for fans on Wednesday, November 29 in IMAX and large format theaters across the country. Pluto TV Movie MarathonPluto TV's 24-hour Godzilla movie

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    Source: Sentai press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Home video label Sentai Filmworks today announced its January 2024 slate of releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. IS IT WRONG TO TRY AND PICK UP GIRLS IN A DUNGEON? S4 P2 Published by:    Sentai FilmworksDistributed by:   Distribution SolutionRun Time:         275 min.Street Date:      1/2/2024Format:             BDLanguage:        English & Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $69.98 Despite recruiting assistance from other Familias, the Hestia Familia's mission to the lowest level of the Dungeon they have ever been to is perched on the brink of disaster. Not only is the team shattered and split, but something is wrong with the Dungeon, as monsters are appearing on levels where they've never appeared before. As a battered Bell and Ryu are pursued across the 37th floor by the monstrous Juggernaut, the

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    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ⓒTsuburaya Pproductions/Photography: Manabu Nakanishi Source: UKPHOTO press release Starting October 27, photographer Manabu Nakanishi will hold the “55 Years of ULTRASEVEN Inheritance" photo exhibition as part of the year-long Ultraseven 55th Anniversary Project (ウルトラセブン55周年, Urutorasebun 55-Shūnen). For this exhibit, Nakanishi has recreated 55 special effects scenes from the original ULTRASEVEN (ウルトラセブン, Urutorasebun) televsion series under the supervision of Tsuburaya Productions. The images will range in size from 6-sheet to full or double-sheet. Ultraseven Postcard Book. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ⓒTsuburaya Pproductions/Photography: Manabu Nakanishi November 2023 issue of Digital Camera Magazine. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ⓒTsuburaya Pproductions/Photography: Manabu Nakanishi There will be merchandising for the event, including a photobook that will be available only at the venue, plus many other photo goods such as calendars, T-shirts, hoodies, and more. The tie-in Ultraseven

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://godzilla-movie2023.toho.co.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/godzilla231103 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzilla231103/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho   Toho has released a new short but incredible teaser for GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan) along with video of the film's World Premiere Red Carpet Event.     GODZILLA MINUS ONE will be released in Japan on November 3 and open in North American cinemas on December 1, 2023. For more on information, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan... GODZILLA MINUS ONE Official Press Release, Trailers and Teaser Posters -- Direct From Toho! North American Theatrical Release December 1! GODZILLA MINUS ONE Director Takashi Yamazaki Gets Exhibition in Matsumoto City GODZILLA MINUS ONE Merchandising -- Wave One! Bandai Spirits Announces GODZILLA MINUS ONE Japanese Prize Lottery Tokyo International

    Get new SHIN JAPAN HEROES UNIVERSE underwear from HIPSHOP. Photo courtesy of HIPSHOP. ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©khara / Project Eva. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ISHIMORI PRODUCTION INC. TOEI COMPANY, LTD. © 2023 HIPSHOP

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    Get new SHIN JAPAN HEROES UNIVERSE underwear from HIPSHOP. Photo courtesy of HIPSHOP. ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©khara / Project Eva. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ISHIMORI PRODUCTION INC. TOEI COMPANY, LTD. © 2023 HIPSHOP Source: Provision Co., Ltd. press release HIPSHOP,  a Japanese brand that develops items that brighten up everyday life and make it fun, will launch the "HIPSHOP SHIN JAPAN HEROS UNIVERSE Series" with a collection of boxer briefs depicting Shin Godzilla, Shin Evangelion, Shin Ultraman, and Shin Kamen Rider. The set will be available starting this Friday, October 20th at HIPSHOP stores, online stores, EC malls, and other retailers across Japan. The "Shin Japan Heroes Universe" (シン・ジャパン・ヒーローズ・ユニバース, Shin Japan Hīrōzu Yunibāsu) project was launched in 2021 as a partnership between Toho, Khara, Tsuburaya Productions, and Toei to create a dream collaboration between four of Japan's most famous "heroes" in various marketing and merchandising campaigns, based on the

    The Godzilla Attack Truck takes the red carpet at the world premiere of GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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      The Godzilla Attack Truck takes the red carpet at the world premiere of GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://godzilla-movie2023.toho.co.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/godzilla231103 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzilla231103/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho The "Godzilla Attack Truck" (ゴジラ襲来トラック, Gojira Shūrai Torakku) made its public debut at today's  GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan) World Premiere Red Carpet Event in Tokyo. The truck's official website includes an "attack forecast" for cities the truck will visit to promote the new Godzilla film. In addition, an SNS photo campaign for the "Godzilla Attack Truck" will be held. Those in Japan who post photos on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram with "#あれがゴジラCP" (#That's Godzilla CP) and "#ゴジラマイナスワン" (#Godzilla Minus One) will be entered into a drawing to win a deluxe prize.   Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

    Photo courtesy of Netflix. © Yoshihiro Togashi 1990-1994 Yu Yu Hakusho/WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP (Shueisha Inc.) © 2023 Netflix, Inc.

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix. © Yoshihiro Togashi 1990-1994 Yu Yu Hakusho/WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP (Shueisha Inc.) © 2023 Netflix, Inc. Source: Netflix press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.netflix.com/title/81243969#YuYuHakusho #YoshihiroTogashi More than three decades after Yu Yu Hakusho (幽☆遊☆白書, Yū Yū Hakusho) first captured the imagination of readers, the beloved manga gets a live-action adaptation that will debut exclusively on Netflix on December 14. Takumi Kitamura as Yusuke Urameshi. Photo courtesy of Netflix. © Yoshihiro Togashi 1990-1994 Yu Yu Hakusho/WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP (Shueisha Inc.) © 2023 Netflix, Inc. The original manga by the legendary Yoshihiro Togashi made waves when it was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump for four years from 1990. The series breathes new life into the story, and fans old and new can expect to encounter their favorite characters in ways that have never been seen before. The story revolves around Yusuke Urameshi,

    Enjoy a look at the GODZILLA MINUS ONE displays at the Hibiya Chanter in Tokyo, courtesy of photographer Daisuke Ishizuka! TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Enjoy a look at the GODZILLA MINUS ONE displays at the Hibiya Chanter in Tokyo, courtesy of photographer Daisuke Ishizuka! TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.   Photos and Information: Daisuke Ishizuka Earlier this month, SciFii Japan ran Toho's press release about GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan) promotions and displays at the Hibiya Chanter shopping, dining and entertainment complex in Tokyo. SFJ reporter Daisuke Ishizuka recently visited Hibiya Chanter and has shared some photos of the Godzilla sights within. The 1st floor display with its Godzilla-1.0 statue. Photo by Daisuke Ishizuka. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo by Daisuke Ishizuka. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo by Daisuke Ishizuka. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo by Daisuke Ishizuka. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo by Daisuke Ishizuka. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo

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    Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/films/the-boy-and-the-heron/ (US)   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©2023 Studio Ghibli GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of award-winning animation, has announced the English voice cast THE BOY AND THE HERON, the highly anticipated new film from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Japan's celebrated animation house, Studio Ghibli. The movie will open in theaters and IMAX across America on December 8, 2023. Released in Japan as Kimitachi wa Do Ikiruka (translated as HOW DO YOU LIVE?), the film is a hand-drawn, original story written and directed by the Academy Award-winning director. Produced by Studio Ghibli co-founder Toshio Suzuki, the film features a musical score from Miyazaki's long-time collaborator Joe Hisaishi. The theme song for the film "Spinning Globe" was penned and performed by global J-pop superstar Kenshi Yonezu. English Voice Cast Shoichi Maki: Christian Bale The Parakeet King:

    Japanese audiences will have the option of seeing GODZILLA MINUS ONE in the 270-degree ScreenX format. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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      Japanese audiences will have the option of seeing GODZILLA MINUS ONE in the 270-degree ScreenX format. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://godzilla-movie2023.toho.co.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/godzilla231103 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzilla231103/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho Toho has announced that, in addition to screening in the premium large formats MX4D, 4DX, DolbyCinema and IMAX, GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan) will also be available to view in the three-sided multi-projection film projection system "ScreenX" in select Japanese cinemas.  With ScreenX, the film image is projected on the center screen plus two side screens, allowing the viewer to watch movies from a 270-degree field of vision, providing a realistic experience that immerses the viewer in the world of the film.* In this film, Godzilla's approach can be felt on the left and right screens even before he appears, further emphasizing his overwhelming presence.

    Godzilla-1.0 threatens co-star Ryunosuke Kamiki on the cover of the latest issue of Kinema Junpo. Photo courtesy of Kinema Junpo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. © KINEJUN ONLINE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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    Source: Kinema Junpo Godzilla-1.0 threatens co-star Ryunosuke Kamiki on the cover of the latest issue of Kinema Junpo. Photo courtesy of Kinema Junpo. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. © KINEJUN ONLINE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.   Debuting July 11, 1919, the acclaimed Kinema Junpo (キネマ旬報, Kinema Junpō, meaning "Cinema Seasonal News") is the longest running movie news magazine in the world. The current issue -- No. 1932! -- takes a look at GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan), the latest film in the Godzilla series, with two articles by reporter Kenichi Inoue. The first is an interview with the film's director/writer/VFX director Takashi Yamazaki and lead actor Ryunosuke Kamiki. The second focuses on Takashi Yamazaki and his views on Godzilla.  Kinema Junpo can be purchased from Japanese bookstores and online retailers like Amazon.jp. Kinema Junpo Issue 1932 Cover Month: November 2023Release Date:

    After a four-year hiatus, GARO is back with a new series!Photo courtesy of Toei Agency. ©2024 Hagane wo Tsugumono by Keita Amemiya / TOHOKUSHINSHA

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    Source: Toei Agency Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://garo-project.jp/garo_hagane/ (Japan) Official X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/garo_project Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/   After a four-year hiatus, GARO is back with a new series!Photo courtesy of Toei Agency. ©2024 Hagane wo Tsugumono by Keita Amemiya / TOHOKUSHINSHAThe GARO franchise returns with its first completely new work in four years! The series GARO: HAGANE WO TSUGUMONO (牙狼＜GARO＞ ハガネを継ぐ者, Kiba Okami ＜ GARO ＞ Hagane wo Tsugumono) --  "GARO: The Inheritor of Steel” in English --  will be broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS Nippon TV starting in January 2024. The story of the Golden Knight Garo begins once again, with Ryuga Dogai (played by Wataru Kuriyama) as the main character, celebrating his 10th anniversary since his introduction in the series GARO: THE ONE WHO SHINES IN THE DARKNESS (〈-GARO-〉～闇を照らす者～, GARO: Yami o Terasu Mono, 2013). The ``Hagane'' in this title is a general term

    New GODZILLA MINUS ONE snacks are on sale in Japan. Photo courtesy of Ishimuramanseido. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©Ishimuramanseido Co, Ltd. All rights reserved

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      New GODZILLA MINUS ONE snacks are on sale in Japan. Photo courtesy of Ishimuramanseido. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©Ishimuramanseido Co, Ltd. All rights reserved Win a Giant-Sized Godzilla Treat -- 70 Times Larger Than Normal!Author: Keith AikenSource: Toho Co., Ltd., Ishimuramanseido Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://godzilla-movie2023.toho.co.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/godzilla231103 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzilla231103/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho Tsurunoko. Photo courtesy of Ishimuramanseido. ©Ishimuramanseido Co, Ltd. All rights reserved. The Japanese confectionery company Ishimuramanseido has announced a new promotional tie-in with the movie GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan). Starting Monday, October 16, 2023, the company's famous "Tsurunoko" (鶴乃子) sweets will be available in limited edition "Godzilla Noko" (「ゴジラ」乃子,  Gojira Noko)  packaging depicting the latest incarnation of the King of the Monsters. Introduced in Fukuoka in 1911, Tsurunoko is an egg-shaped marshmallow pastry with a filling of sweet yellow bean paste. Ishimuramanseido compares

    The flexible POCOP eyeglasses can even survive being stepped on by Godzilla! Photo courtesy of Aigan Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©AIGAN CO.,LTD. All Rights Reserved.

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      The flexible POCOP eyeglasses can even survive being stepped on by Godzilla! Photo courtesy of Aigan Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©AIGAN CO.,LTD. All Rights Reserved. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Aigan Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://godzilla-movie2023.toho.co.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/godzilla231103 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzilla231103/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho Aigan Co., Ltd. (Head office: Tennoji-ku, Osaka; President: Masatoshi Sasa), manufacturer and seller of eyeglasses and hearing aids, has launched a collaboration between their "POCOP" brand, which will soon pass 1 million units in total sales, and GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan), the highly-anticipated latest entry in the Godzilla series. The promotion is running at Aigan stores nationwide and on Aigan's official online store. Godzilla currently boasts a character recognition level in Japan of over 80% * so Aigan is looking to increase brand awareness for POCOP by partnering with the King of the Monsters for

    Unfinished sculpture of Godzilla-0.1 which will be mounted on the Godzilla Attack Truck for the world premiere of GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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      Unfinished sculpture of Godzilla-0.1 which will be mounted on the Godzilla Attack Truck for the world premiere of GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://godzilla-movie2023.toho.co.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/godzilla231103 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzilla231103/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho To celebrate the nationwide release of GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan), a film commemorating the 70th anniversary of Godzilla, the "Godzilla Attack Truck" (ゴジラ襲来トラック, Gojira Shūrai Torakku) featuring a large-scale sculpture of Godzilla-0.1 bursting out of a flatbed, will hit the road. This will be the first ad truck campaign in the Godzilla series. The truck will make its public debut at the GODZILLA MINUS ONE World Premiere Red Carpet Event in Tokyo on October 18, then appear in cities across Japan. The "attack forecast," including the schedule for each location to be visited, is available on the truck's official

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Promo art for Godzilla Fest 2023. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Toho's "Godzilla Fest 2023" (ゴジラ・フェス 2023, Gojira Fesu 2023) will be held on on Godzilla Day, Friday, November 3. The event returns to the Hibiya area of Tokyo for the first time in four years, with a day full of Godzilla presentations and activities planned for the Hibiya Step Square as the main venue, plus the Hibiya Godzilla Square in front of the Toho Cinemas, and other nearby locations. The overall host of the event will be freelance announcer Shinsuke Kasai, who will celebrate with fans the start of the 70th anniversary year of the first Godzilla movie, which was released on November 3, 1954. In the decades since, a total of 36 Godzilla feature

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    Source: Apple TV+ press releaseOfficial Site: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/monarch-legacy-of-monsters/Special Thanks to Hannah Stamer, Alizee Serena, Evan Seymour and Phil Zimmerman   Today at New York Comic Con, Apple TV+ and the creative team behind MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated series, and shared a preview of the expansive new series, based on Legendary’s Monsterverse. Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS” premieres globally with the first two episodes on Friday, November 17 on Apple TV+, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12. MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS executive producers Chris Black and Matt Fraction, executive producer Tory Tunnell, executive producer and director Andy Goddard, casting director Ronna Kress and VFX supervisor Sean Konrad came together for the special conversation and

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    Source:  Ghost X Ghost press release Special Thanks to Brock Otterbacher THREE TIMES THE HEADS, THREE TIMES THE METAL!!! King Ghidorah has arrived at METALCROPOLIS! Preorders are now LIVE for the T-Shirt, Long Sleeve, and limited GLOW IN THE DARK variant T-Shirt, all featuring art by JAMES GROMAN and logo designed by CHRISTOPHE SZPAJDEL. Preorders run from now until NEXT FRIDAY, October 20th at NOON PST. ■ King Ghidorah METALCROPOLIS T-Shirt Photo courtesy of Ghost X Ghost. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. KING GHIDORAH, the three-headed monster from space, has been reimagined as a metal band! This is the latest in our METALCROPOLIS series of designs- taking your favorite characters, and making them METAL! Screen printed on a 100% soft spun cotton black T-Shirt.   ESTIMATED DELIVERY - Q1 2024 Illustration by James Groman Logo by Christophe Szpajdel Printed by Bay Merch

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