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    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books ⓒRed String New North American publisher expands catalog in partnership with Red String to debut NOW NO ONE LURKS BENEATH THE SNOW, THE MURDERER AND HER RUNAWAY DESIRE, and SENPAI NO KOHAI Source: Manga Mavericks LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Manga Mavericks LLC, has announced release dates for 3 additional new manga titles set to debut in print and digitally this summer. These are being sold in partnership with the Japan-based localization company, Red String, and include the queer self-discovery drama, Now No One Lurks Beneath the Snow, the yuri psycho-horror, The Murderer and Her Runaway Desire, and the yuri office romance, Senpai no Kohai. The titles launch on July 16th and are now available for pre-order from the Manga Mavericks Books website. Digital editions also will be available from Amazon, Google Play, iBooks, Kobo

    Win the new Godzilla the Destroyer, Rodan and Hedorah set from Youtooz. Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Win the new Godzilla the Destroyer, Rodan and Hedorah set from Youtooz. Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Youtooz Special Thanks to Vincent Ngo and Austin Long   The collectibles company Yootooz is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new wave of Classic Godzilla figures. Announced on Godzilla Day 2024, this 3-piece set includes boxed figures of Godzilla the Destroyer, Rodan and Hedorah, each standing between 3.8 and 4.6" in height. These figures can also be purchased from Youtooz.com and retailers (including BigBadToyStore and Entertainment Earth) in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The SRP for each figure is $29.99.   Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Youtooz. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    The series pits the entire might of the Marvel Universe against the King of the Monsters, including the X-Men who lead the charge in issue three, on sale in September. Source: Marvel Entertainment Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood   Cover by Mark Brooks. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL. GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. The pop culture showdown fans have waited ages for arrives next month in GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, a five issue event series written by superstar writer Gerry Duggan and drawn by acclaimed artists Javier Garrón, Paco Medina and more. Following a series of hit one-shots where Godzilla battles different Marvel heroes across history, GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE pits the King of the Monsters against the combined might of the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and more. Today, see what’s to come with the reveal of

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    Photo courtesy of U-TREASURE. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: U-TREASURE Official Site: https://godzilla-movie2023.toho.co.jp/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/ (US)Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/godzilla231103 (Japan), https://twitter.com/Godzilla_Toho (US) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzilla231103/ (Japan), https://www.instagram.com/godzilla_toho/ (US) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tohogodzillaofficial/ (US) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Godzilla_Toho (US)   U-TREASURE Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Koichi Aoki) is now taking pre-orders for a limited edition "Godzilla-1.0 Mini Figure Gold Model" in collaboration with Toho Co., Ltd. Reservations will run, while supplies last, through July 22, 2025 at the U-TREASURE Concept Store Ikebukuro and U-TREASURE Online Shop.  In commemoration of the huge success of the first Godzilla movie of the "Reiwa" era, GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023), a mini-sized, skillfully crafted gold (K18 yellow gold) figure will be released. Based on the 3D data used in the movie, it has been fine-tuned many times and made into a three-dimensional figure by a skilled jewelry craftsman. At about 1 cm

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    Source: FunkoSpecial Thanks to Liberty Galindo The leading pop culture and fandom lifestyle brand, Funko, has announced its exclusive Anime Expo Pops! for the big event coming July 3, 2025 to July 6, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. These exclusive collectibles feature Funko's new authentication packaging. Using micro-optic technology that cannot be duplicated or replicated, these stickers contain unique item codes that can be officially verified through Octane5. Visit their Octane5 FAQ blog for more information.   Godzilla - Toho International Inc Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. POP Super: GODZILLA MINUS ONE - Godzilla  Item Number: 1811 Material: VinylMSRP: $20.00 An earth-shaking creature is stomping its way toward your collection! Expand your POP! Movies set by making POP! Super Godzilla the next addition to your GODZILLA MINUS ONE lineup. Vinyl figure is approximately 5.4 in (13.7 cm) tall.

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    Photo courtesy of Akita Shoten. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Young Champion, AKITA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. Source: Akita Shoten Co, Ltd.Official Site: https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/youngchampionOfficial X: https://x.com/g_comic_yc  Cover of YOUNG CHAMPION No. 13. Photo courtesy of Akita Shoten. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Young Champion, AKITA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. The second chapter of the manga Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey (ゴジラ ギャラクシーオデッセイ, Gojira Gyarakushī Odessei) has been published in Issure 13 of the magazine Young Champion (ヤングチャンピオン,Yangu Chanpion), now on sale in Japan. Godzilla will appear in color inside the issue. The bonus is also luxurious, with a limited-edition card for the fighting card game GODZILLA CARD GAME (ゴジラ カードゲーム, Gojira Kādo Gēmu), which will be released by Toho on Saturday, July 5th. Of course, the illustration is a monster card from Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey by series creator Ju Ishiguchi! Be the first to

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kim Estlund   IDW Publishing is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to Volumes 3 and 4 of the Godzilla Library Collection, a comprehensive line of books that collects every Godzilla comic series by IDW! Volume 3 collects the 13-issue series History’s Greatest Monster by Duane Swierczynski and Simon Gane. It runs 328 pages. Godzilla continues to destroy cities and lives all over the world, and ex–special forces tough guy Boxer is a man with a grudge who vows to end the terror—no matter what! He assembles a top-notch team to take Godzilla and the other monsters down at $7 billion a bounty. Volume 4 collects the first 12 issues of the Rulers of Earth series by Chris Mowry, Matt Frank, and Jeff Zornow. It runs 280 pages.  Giant monsters are appearing across the

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    Source: Titan Books press release Special Thanks to Caitlin Storer The long-delayed ULTRASEVEN: The Official Novel of the Series is now scheduled for release on July 8th from Titan Books. Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS In the not-too-distant future, Earth is besieged by aliens. However, the mysterious Dan Moroboshi comes to the defense of humanity, transforming into his true form—the towering Ultraseven—when the planet is endangered. Alongside his allies, the six elite members of the Terrestrial Defense Force, Ultraseven will give everything he has to stop the myriad of foes who are prepared to bring ruin and destruction to the people of Earth. Adapting the classic and genre-defining series ULTRASEVEN in the ever popular Ultraman mega-saga, Hugo and Scribe award-winning author Pat Cadigan brings a fresh take to the iconic and action-packed adventures of Earth's monster-battling savior. Pat Cadigan  is a

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    Photo courtesy of Fukkan.com. ©Yuriko Hishimi 60th Anniversary Planning Executive Committee Source: Fukkan.com Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://greenfunding.jp/lab/projects/8867/  Fukkan.com Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Toshiaki Iwamoto) has launched the crowdfunding project "Yuriko Hishimi 60th Anniversary Project -Road to 2026-" (ひし美ゆり子 デビュー60周年記念プロジェクト -Road to 2026-, Hishimi Yuriko Debyū 60 Shūnenkinen Purojekuto - Road to 2026 -) in collaboration with Meijo Sake Brewery Co.(Headquarters: Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture; CEO: Kunimasa Imai). Born June 10, 1947, Yuriko Hishimi made her debut in the movie PUNCH YARO (パンチ野郎, Panchi Yarô) in 1966, then starred as Anne Yuri in the 1967-68 series ULTRASEVEN (ウルトラセブン, Urutorasebun) produced by Tsuburaya Productions and as Tomoko Tomoe in Toho's 1972 movie GODZILLA VS. GIGAN (地球攻撃命令 ゴジラ対ガイガン, Chikyū Kōgeki Meirei Gojira Tai Gaigan). Her additional credits include several appearances in the Ultraman franchise, the movies AMBITION IN THE MIRROR (鏡の中の野心, Kagami no Naka no Yashin, 1972), BOHACHI BUSHIDO: CODE OF

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Brian Flynn and Ashley Anderson Super7's love for collectibles continues to grow into their newest product line—Super Duper Plush! 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 01: Godzilla '89    Price: $17.00   Get ready to add some extra

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    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books New North American publisher laun Booksches with print and digital editions of BONDS, ALTERNATIVE [SELF LINER NOTE], and ZIGOKU’S FOREMANSource: Manga Mavericks LLC press releaseSpecial Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, has announced the print and digital debut its first three titles. These releases launch July 16th, with print editions now available exclusively for pre-order from the Manga Mavericks Books website. Digital editions also will be available from Amazon, Google Play, iBooks, Kobo and Nook. BONDS is the first original full-length manga created by ZENZO, a talented manga artist who studied under Beyblade: Metal Fusion creator Takafumi Adachi. The manga was the winner of both the Japan Representative Selection and Candidate Award in the Featured Manga category for the 2019 Goku Cup manga contest.  ALTERNATIVE [SELF LINER

    Cover art by Nikola Čižmešija. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Cover art by Nikola Čižmešija. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. The new Godzilla #1 will be available from IDW Publishing on July 23, 2025. Today is the final day for retailers to place their pre-orders for this issue. The Kai-Sei Era, an all-new shared Godzilla universe, starts here! The first Godzilla ongoing series in a decade, the flagship title of the Kai-Sei Era presents a wild new take on the franchise, complete with a brand-new mythology, new powers, new designs, new characters, and plenty of twists and surprises. Whether you love Godzilla or love superhero comics, Godzilla is designed to be an accessible entry point for anyone and everyone. Join Tim Seeley (Godzilla vs. America: Chicago, Grayson, Hack/Slash, Local Man) and Nikola Čižmešija (TMNT: Black, White & Green, Sword of Azrael, Batman and Robin)

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: CCP JAPAN The Japanese mail order site KH Company, which handles figures and miscellaneous goods, is now accepting pre-orders for the limited-edition "CCP Middle Size Series Hedorah Majora Emerald Ver. [KH Company Exclusive] " from the popular "CCP Middle Size Series" soft vinyl series by figure manufacturer CCP JAPAN Co., Ltd. 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 12 cm in height and fits in the palm of a hand, making them easy to collect. This is a collector's 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. The special "Majora Emerald Ver." features vivid, psychedelic coloring that is characteristic of Hedorah, composed of a

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    Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD. 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 Sshūnenkinen Gojira THE Āto-ten) is currently being held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery (52nd floor, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower) (organized by The Asahi Shimbun Company, PARCO, and Toho). It is a large-scale exhibition of Godzilla and contemporary art, bringing together new works created by artists from Japan and abroad who are active in a variety of genres and who have faced Godzilla, thought about it, and created it. It is part of the project "GODZILLA THE ART," a series of

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    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Tsuburaya Productions ULTRAMAN CARD GAMEOfficial Site: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/ULTRA LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 Official Site: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/page/jp/wcs Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Masayuki Nagatake) has decided to hold the ULTRA LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, the first world tournament for the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME (ウルトラマン カードゲーム, Urutoraman Kādo Gēmu), on May 9th and 10th , 2026 at Sunshine City Exhibition Hall B in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The Ultraman series will celebrate its 60th anniversary on July 10, 2026. In this memorable year, the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME will hold an official world championship where "Ultra Leaguers" who have won the preliminary rounds from 23 countries and regions around the world will compete in heated card battles to become the best in the world. Register at: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/page/sg/sign-up Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS The number of participants

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    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: CCP JAPAN   The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN is now accepting pre-orders for an Ultraman figure, part of the 1/6 scale Tokusatsu Series, which offers larger, more detailed figures that accurately reproduce the character designs seen in the classic television shows. This figure will be available at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across japan in October.   ■CCP Japan 1/6 Tokusatsu Series Ultraman (B Type) Teleportation Earth Appearance High Grade Ver. (1/6特撮シリーズ ウルトラマン（Bタイプ）テレポーテーション地球出現 ハイグレード Ver., 1/6 Tokusatsu Shirīzu Urutoraman (Bī Taipu) Terepōtēshon Chikyū Shutsugen Haigurēdo Ver.)  Repainted and released as a high-grade version, this Ultraman (B Type) figure is inspired by the scene where Ultraman activates his "teleportation" ability during the battle with the Alien Baltan II in ULTRAMAN Episode 16:THE SCIENCE PATROL INTO SPACE (科特隊宇宙へ, Katokutai Uchū

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    Photo courtesy of Seismic, LLC. ©TEZUKA PRODUCTIONS Photo courtesy of Seismic, LLC. ©TEZUKA PRODUCTIONS Seismic Announces Astro Boy Trick or Treat Blind Box toys Soft vinyl blind box figures combine Tezuka’s iconic character with famous monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, and the Mummy  Source:  Seismic, LLC.  Special Thanks to Alex Ashraf Rushdy  Seismic Toys, in collaboration with Gums Productions, has announced a brand new partnership with the legendary Tezuka Productions to produce officially licensed Astro Boy figurines, available for pre-order right now. The figures mix Tezuka’s iconic Astro Boy with Halloween-themed monsters for a unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and cuteness.   “Astro Boy is such an important piece of Japanese pop culture,” explains Seismic CCO Alex Rushdy. “We’ve built something totally unprecedented, mixing famous western monsters like werewolves and vampires with the

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    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 Father’s Day right around the corner, Toho International is excited to share some fun and fandom-packed gift ideas from their Godzilla line and iiZO’s anime-inspired collectibles and apparel, perfect for the dads who stomp through life like a kaiju or collect like a pro. From bold Godzilla gear at Godzilla.com to sleek, anime-themed apparel and collectibles from iiZO.shop, these picks are built for fans who wear their passions proudly.   Dadzilla Approved  This Father’s Day, unleash your epic with Toho’s Godzilla collectibles, made for the dad who rules the living room like a kaiju king. Fierce, legendary, and unforgettable, just like him. Products can be purchased at: Godzilla.com  

    Fans will receive a limited edition ONE PIECE card at the Los Angeles Dodgers' ONE PIECE Night on July 3rd. Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION

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    Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Fans will receive a limited edition ONE PIECE card at the Los Angeles Dodgers' ONE PIECE Night on July 3rd. Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, TOEI ANIMATION On the heels of joining the Los Angeles Dodgers to announce its sponsorship of ONE PIECE Night on July 3 at Dodger Stadium, legendary studio Toei Animation revealed a limited edition ONE PIECE card to be given away to ticketed fans attending the event. This card for the ONE PIECE CARD GAME showcases one-time special occasion collaboration art drawn by ONE PIECE Creator Eiichiro Oda to celebrate the Dodgers sponsorship. This original artwork depicts ONE PIECE lead character Monkey D. Luffy as a baseball player dressed in a L.A. Dodgers’ hat and jersey. The ONE PIECE card will be distributed to ticketed fans — one card per

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    Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bay Area Film Events press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.godzillafest.com/Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFGodzillafest Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgodzillafest   After the phenomenal success of last year’s film festival and convention, Bay Area Film Events is back in 2025 with two Godzilla events you won’t want to miss! Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. The first is our Godzillafest Film Festival July 18-20 at the Balboa Theater. Continuing our annual tradition of bringing the best Godzilla films to the big screen, BAFE will have a weekend of Godzilla films rotating on two movie screens. This year is a big anniversary year, so look for films celebrating their release dates from the 50s to the 2000s. Movies like GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN, MONSTER ZERO, FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD, TERROR

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