New 5 Issue Comic Book Mini-Series
Source: IDW Publishing

Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1 Cover A,
Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © Toho Co., Ltd.

IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for the first issue of the five part mini-series Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors, the first Godzilla comic published under IDW’s new multi-year agreement with Toho Co. Ltd.

Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1 will be available from comic book shops and retailers in April 2021 and features a main cover by artist Dan Schoening. Retailers who order 15 copies will receive one free variant photo cover by Vic Hollins.
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VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE’s Maaya Sakamoto will release a new album this March. Photo courtesy of FlyingDog, Inc.
©2021 Maaya Sakamoto/JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Source: FlyingDog, Inc. Qdopp Media Relations press release

Maaya Sakamoto’s 4th concept album “Duets” (坂本　真綾 4thコンセプトアルバム　Duets) will be released on March 17. This will be her second album to commemorate her 25th anniversary year and her first-ever duet album.
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The opening and ending theme songs of ARIA THE CREPUSCOLO will be released in two formats: The ARIA version and the KIYONO version.
Photos courtesy of FlyingDog, Inc. ©2020 Kozue Amano/MAG Garden・ARIAcompany All Rights Reserved

Source: FlyingDog, Inc. Qdopp Media Relations press release
Official Anime Site: ariacompany.net (Japan)

Kiyono Yasuno’s long-awaited third single will consist of “Felicità” and “Echoes”, the opening and ending theme songs of the anime feature film ARIA THE CREPUSCOLO, which will open in Japanese cinemas in spring 2021. Kiyono will also be voicing Aletta, one of the new characters in the movie. This single will be released in two formats: The ARIA version, which will feature cover art drawn by ARIA character designer Yoko Ito, and the KIYONO version, which will feature a photo of Kiyono Yasuno. The third track for each version will be a newly recorded acoustic version of a previously released song.
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New enemies and new thrills await the mysterious warrior beyond the stars
Source: Marvel Entertainment press release
Special Thanks to Anthony Blackwood

Ultraman is attacked underwater by the Oil Monster
Pestar on Arthur Adams’ cover for The Trials of
Ultraman #1. Image courtesy of Marvel.
© TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Earlier this year, Marvel Comics collaborated with Tsuburaya Productions to bring readers The Rise of Ultraman, a thrilling comic series that introduced the pop culture icon to new fans and delighted longtime Ultraman enthusiasts. Following this soaring debut, the Ultraman saga will continue this March in The Trials of Ultraman. The all-star team behind The Rise of Ultraman, writers Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom and artist Francesco Manna, return to continue to explore the fascinating Ultraman mythos.

The Rise is over. The training wheels are off, and the stakes have never been higher. The Trials of Ultraman begin here!
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Source: Ultraman Galaxy, The Licensing Group Ltd
Official Site: modusgames.com/override-2-super-mech-league
Special Thanks to Carey Simon

© 2020 Modus Studios Brazil. Anime Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA
PRODUCTIONS ©Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi ©ULTRAMAN
PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM

The competitive arena brawler OVERRIDE 2: SUPER MECH LEAGUE from Modus Games, a division of Maximum Games, features an official crossover with Anime ULTRAMAN. Fans looking to get their hands on this iconic character can preorder the OVERRIDE 2: SUPER MECH LEAGUE ULTRAMAN DELUXE EDITION or grab it on launch day, December 22nd on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for $39.99 USD.

Developed by Modus’ in-house developer, Modus Studios Brazil, OVERRIDE 2: SUPER MECH LEAGUE is the follow-up to 2018’s hit competitive arena brawler featuring an array of super-powered mechs ready to battle it out until the end. The game supports local and online multiplayer for 2-4 players and is equally accessible for both casual and competitive fans.
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Photo courtesy of NECA. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Source: NECA press release
Special Thanks to Peter de Leon

As part of their “12 Days of Downloads” event, NECA has posted a Godzilla Action Figure Visual Guide that can be downloaded here.

Photos courtesy of Bandai Co. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS © ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO

Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.
Official Site: toy.bandai.co.jp/series/ultraman (Japan)

The Japanese toy company Bandai has released more figures based on Tsuburaya Productions’ new series, ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) 『ウルトラマンＺ(ゼット), Urutoraman Z (Zetto)』.
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The King of the Monsters Reigns Supreme in Comic Books, Tabletop Games, and Other Products Aimed at a Wide Demographic of Fans
Source: Toho Co., Ltd., IDW Publishing press releases
Official Site: godzilla.com
Special Thanks to Sarah Allen

Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © Toho Co., Ltd.

IDW and Toho International, Inc. are proud to announce a multi-year publishing program that will bring Godzilla and dozens of monsters from the Godzilla live action films to a wide selection of publications and merchandise.

Beginning in spring 2021, Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and dozens of kaiju will stomp their way across IDW’s line of comic books, graphic novels, trade collections, art books, coloring books, journals, tabletop games, and puzzles. Furthering IDW’s company-wide mission to expand the most beloved story worlds across all mediums, the publishing program — available in print and digitally — will represent a comprehensive range of content, delivering city-stomping entertainment to young readers and adult audiences.

“We’re very excited to work with Toho to build a comprehensive array of stories and products that Godzilla fans everywhere can enjoy,” says Nachie Marsham, IDW’s publisher. “Their library of characters are quite literally titans of pop culture, and we can’t wait for people to get their hands on what we’re creating in close partnership with Toho. There will truly be something for everyone, from casual fans to people who live and breathe these amazing creatures.”
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Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release
Official Site: godzilla.com
Special Thanks to Jennifer Cruz

Toho International, Inc. shares their exciting 2020 Holiday Gift Guide products for Godzilla fans of all ages, featuring toys, tabletop and board games, home goods, apparel, accessories more!
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The Burning Godzilla Humidifier is scheduled for release in late November. Photo courtesy of Shine Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ℗ & © TOHO MUSIC CORPORATION

Author: Keith Aiken
Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Shine Co., Ltd.
Official Site: shine-jp.com/burning-godzilla-humidifier

This month, Shine Co., Ltd., makers of the popular Godzilla Coin Bank, will release a new humidifier based on Godzilla’s appearance from the 1995 Toho movie GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (ゴジラvsデストロイア, Gojira vs Desutoroia). Known as “Burning Godzilla”m this design featured Godzilla’s body glowing red with runaway nuclear energy.
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The “Internal Invasion Course” zipline ride at the “Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji – National Awaji-Island Institute of Godzilla Disaster”
theme park attraction. Photo courtesy of Pasona Group Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Author: Keith Aiken
Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Nijigen no Mori Co., Ltd., Pasona Group Co., Ltd.
Official Site: shop.nijigennomori.com

Preorders have begun for merchandise from “Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji – National Awaji-Island Institute of Godzilla Disaster” (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 ~), the new entertainment attraction at the Nijigen no Mori Anime Park on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture. Godzilla is the latest addition to the theme park, which has featured popular attractions based on anime characters such as Crayon Shin-chan and Naruto.
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Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Source: Toho Co., Ltd., teamLab
Official Site: godzilla.store/godzillaplus

Toho has released GODZILLA+ (ゴジラ+, Gojira+), a new official app that collects and shares the latest information on Godzilla movies, products, events, and more from multiple Japanese sources. Developed by teamLab, the app’s UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) design and functions allow Godzilla fans to access fresh Godzilla news more conveniently and enjoyably.
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Project Logo Unveiled
Source: Tsuburaya Productions, Ultraman Galaxy press release

Logo for the Ultraman 55th Anniversary Project. Image courtesy of
Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン　空想特撮シリーズ, Urutoraman Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu) is the gold standard of Japanese special effects television series. At the time of its original broadcast in 1966, it recorded an audience rating high of 42.8%. Even now, 55 years after the hero’s debut, new generations of Ultraman are born, and the franchise has expanded with fans across all generations and around the world.

2021 will mark the 55th anniversary of ULTRAMAN. To celebrate, Tsuburaya Productions is planning a whole host of new films, series, events, and merchandise for fans to enjoy.

In preparation for these exciting developments, Tsuburaya has kicked off the Ultraman 55th Anniversary Project (『ウルトラマン』55周年プロジェクト, “Urutoraman” 55-Shūnen Purojekuto) by unveiling the project logo!
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The classic SciFi Japan color logo design now available on shirts, mugs, stickers, magnets, phones cases and muc more!

SciFi Japan, teaming with TeePublic, is pleased to bring you a selection of SciFi Japan merchandise!

Not only can you get basic t-shirts is a seeral different colors, but there’s a little something for everyone! There is a range of men’s, women’s and children’s designs including sweatshirts, tank tops, baseball shirts, long sleeve and hoodies. You can also get the SciFi Japan logo on a variety of products such as mugs, stickers, phone cases, totes, magnets, pillows and much, much more!

Outfit the entire family for Christmas and show off your devotion to the wonderful world of Japanese Sci Fi films and TV!

Great fashions and collectibles at a great price!

Click here to order now!

Photos courtesy of Bandai Co. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.
Official Site: m-78.jp/galaxy-fight/tac
Official Twitter: twitter.com/tsuburayaprod

The Japanese toy company Bandai has announced figures based on Tsuburaya Productions’ new online series, ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT: THE ABSOLUTE CONSPIRACY (ウルトラギャラクシーファイト 大いなる陰謀, Urutora Gyarakushī Faito Ōinaru Inbō). The show will begin on Sunday, November 22, 2020, with new installments planned to release on YouTube each week at 10:00am (Japan Standard Time) worldwide.
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Source: BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) press release
Official Site: tamashiination2020.tamashiinations.com
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

Photo courtesy of Bandai.

Bandai Spirits issued a press release last night announcing its TAMASHI NATIONS 2020 virtual festival. With the theme “Figure Museum,” TAMASHII NATIONS 2020 will take place November 6-8, 2020 (JST).and feature close to 1,000 figures and robots from top franchises including Kamen Rider, Ultraman, Dragon Ball, Gundam and Demon Slayer.

The event website offers a VR Exhibition Hall, which provides a 360 degree view of all the figure and robot exhibitions, a hi-resolution photo gallery and an assortment of exclusive content planned throughout the festival, including a special introduction “Jujutsu Kaisen” and new product from series with guest voice actor Tyunya Enoki, who plays the main character Yuji Itadori.
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Toho has unveiled monster-sized announcements to celebrate Godzilla Day. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

New Kaiju-Themed Licensing Collaborations with Mediatonic, Shag and Mondo All Set to Stomp Ahead
Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release
Official Site: godzilla.com
Special Thanks to Jennifer Cruz

Leading up to the iconic kaiju’s 66th birthday on November 3, Toho International, Inc. reveals a slew of Godzilla brand and licensing announcements to help fans celebrate Godzilla Day in ways like never before. The company announces a batch of all-new episodes to drop weekly for its popular GODZILLA TALES series, which has garnered more than 325K views to-date. Toho also unveils new Godzilla-themed licensing collaborations in gaming, apparel, collectibles and more categories.
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Photo courtesy of The Loot Company.

Hit the books with your favorite anime franchises and characters!
Source: The Loot Company press release
Special Thanks to George Roush

The holidays are here and what better time to spend them than with your favorite anime franchises! The latest Loot Anime crate is going to spread nothing but joy and merriment with the November “Holiday Cheer” themed crate. Hang out with your friends from GINTAMA, FOOD WARS!, MISS KOBAYASHI’S DRAGON MAID, GUNDAM WING and YUME.
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© 2016-2020 Proxima Beta Pte Limited. All Rights Reserved. Anime Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi
©ULTRAMAN PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM

ULTRAMAN arrives in AOV, keeping the peace on the battlefield
Source: Tsuburaya Productions, The Licensing Group Ltd
Official Site: arenaofvalor.com
Special Thanks to Carey Simon

The popular Anime series ULTRAMAN streaming on Netflix comes to AOV (ARENA OF VALOR) in a new collaboration that will introduce tons of exclusive in-game activities. Play as ULTRAMAN as you fight alongside your teammates in this exciting new update!
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Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

The Kaiju Crossover Arrives in Time for Godzilla Day and Japan’s Godzilla Festival Online 2020
Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release
Official Site: godzilla.com
Special Thanks to Sarah Allen

Ahead of Godzilla Day and the widely attended Godzilla Festival in Japan, Mediatonic and Toho Co., Ltd. are helping fans celebrate the King of the Monsters by bringing the fan-favorite kaiju to gamers everywhere in FALL GUYS: ULTIMATE KNOCKOUT. Beginning November 3, through a limited time only, fans will have the opportunity to use the all-new Godzilla skin available to players for 10 Crowns total. Featuring Godzilla’s trademark features such as its three rows of dorsal fins, the character has been designed to fit right into the FALL GUYS world, including different colors depending on what the game calls for. FALL GUYS: ULTIMATE KNOCKOUT is available now on PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam.
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New ULTRAMAN YouTube Exclusive Series To Be Released Globally in Japanese, English and Chinese
Source: Tsuburaya Productions
Official Site: m-78.jp/galaxy-fight/tac
Official Twitter: twitter.com/tsuburayaprod

Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with large photos plus English and Japanese press information regarding the new characters and voice actors, publicity art, trailer and a tie-in promotional series for ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT: THE ABSOLUTE CONSPIRACY (ウルトラギャラクシーファイト 大いなる陰謀, Urutora Gyarakushī Faito Ōinaru Inbō), their new online series commemorating the ULTRAMAN Official YouTube Channel reaching one million subscribers.
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The Netflix anime Ultraman joins the OVERRIDE videogame series with OVERRIDE 2: ULTRAMAN DELUXE EDITION. Image courtesy of Ultraman Galaxy.
© 2020 Modus Studios Brazil. Anime Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi ©ULTRAMAN PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM

Source: Ultraman Galaxy, The Licensing Group Ltd
Official Site: modusgames.com/override-2-super-mech-league
Special Thanks to Carey Simon

OVERRIDE: MECH CITY BRAWL was a big hit when it dropped on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 in 2018. Featuring sixteen technological titans tearing up the landscape as they battled vicious monsters, as well as each other, the game was made for classic tokusatsu and monster movie fans who always dreamed of stepping into those giant shoes.

Now Ultraman, from Netflix’s hit anime of the same name, is joining the Super Mech League, along with a friend and a few terrifying enemies, in OVERRIDE 2: ULTRAMAN DELUXE EDITION!
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The official Ultraman shop “Ultraman World M78” will open a new location at the Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka.
Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release
Official Site: benelic.com/ultraman_shop
Official Twitter：twitter.com/ultraman_shop

Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has announced that their official Ultraman shop, Ultraman World M78, a chain that has been loved by parents and children for three generations, will open a new store on the 6th floor of the new Shinsaibashi PARCO complex in Shinsaibashi, Osaka on Friday, November 20.
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Bandai Hobby has opened a Gundam Pop-Up Store inside Anime Jungle in Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE

Source: BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) press release
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

Bandai Spirits Hobby will be taking things on the road with a Pop-Up Store located inside Anime Jungle in Los Angeles, CA. Gundam fans from all over Southern California are encourage to swing by and check out over 300 individual items available for purchase. This is easily one of the largest selections of Gunpla available for purchase in the US.
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Commemorate the 45th anniversary of Little Twin Stars™ with exclusive Hello Kitty® collectibles and more!
Source: The Loot Company press release
Special Thanks to George Roush

Photo courtesy of The Loot Company. © SANRIO CO., LTD

It’s time to shine bright with Loot Crate as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of Little Twin Stars with the December “Twinkle Twinkle” themed Sanrio® Crate! Commemorate the Little Twin Stars anniversary with kawaii collectibles and exclusive items featuring Kiki, Lala and more!

The December “Twinkle Twinkle” crate is packed with Loot Crate exclusives including an Embroidered Plush Cloud Pillow, a Trinket Tray, and other supercute items showcasing 45 years of Little Twin Stars. Fans won’t want to miss out on getting these amazing anniversary-themed surprises.
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Bioworld is adding DRAGON BALL GT, DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT to its collection of Dragon Ball apparel, headwear, and bags.
Photo courtesy of Funimation. © BIRD STUDIO / Shueisha ・ Fuji Television ・ Toei Animation

Licensing Growth in Apparel and Home Categories Highlights Unwavering Strength of Dragon Ball Franchise and its Fandom
Source: Funimation press release
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

On the heels of last year’s global 30th anniversary of DRAGON BALL Z, Toei Animation Inc., and its agent Funimation announced licensing gains for the iconic Dragon Ball franchise since Licensing Expo 2019. These licensing agreements with both new and existing licensees span numerous product categories and include the game titles DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT, and DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ and the TV series DRAGON BALL Z and DRAGON BALL GT as well as DRAGON BALL SUPER, the complete series (Eps 1 – 131) of which is now available as of October 5, 2020 in English dub on Hulu.
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Yen Press will release The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya light novels in 2021.
Image courtesy of Yen Press

Two New Volumes of Haruhi Suzumiya Every Month Leading Up to the June 2021 Release of The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya
Source: Yen Press, MediaLab press releases
Special Thanks to Erik Jansen

Yen Press announced publication plans for the Yen On edition of the Haruhi Suzumiya light novels, written by Nagaru Tanigawa with art by Noizi Ito. The relaunch of the iconic series will start with The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya, scheduled for January 2021 release. Two additional volumes will be released every month from February 2021 to May 2021.
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Photo courtesy of Bandai Co. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS © ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO

Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.
Official Site: toy.bandai.co.jp/series/ultraman (Japan)

The Japanese toy company Bandai has released more figures based on Tsuburaya Productions’ new series, ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) 『ウルトラマンＺ(ゼット), Urutoraman Z (Zetto)』. The ULTRAMAN Z characters are the latest additions to Bandai’s Ultra Hero and Ultraman Monster Series of 5 inch scale soft vinyl figures.
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Source: Yen Press, MediaLab press releases
Special Thanks to Erik Jansen

Image courtesy of Yen Press.

Yen Press has announced a quartet of upcoming titles that include notable new manga and light novel releases.

The new acquisitions include When a Magician’s Pupil Smiles and Goblin Slayer Side Story II: Dai Katana and the light novel series and manga adaptations of I Was a Bottom-Tier Bureaucrat for 1,500 Years, and the Demon King Made Me a Minister.
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