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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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    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 Seibu Landscape Co., Ltd. Godzilla TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Seibu Landscape Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://www.kanagawaparks.com/kurihama/   At Yokosuka City Kurihama Flower World (designated manager: Yokosuka Flower World Seibu Partners, representative company: Seibu Landscape Co., Ltd.) in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the Miura Peninsula's largest poppy flower field, with approximately 1 million poppies, is currently in full bloom. On the slope adjacent to the red Shirley poppy flower field, there is an original flower art flowerbed inspired by Godzilla, illuminated by red flowers and the "Red Fuji" (赤富士, Akafuji) from Katsushika Hokusai's ukiyo-e "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji: Fine Wind, Clear Morning" (富嶽三十六景 凱風快晴, Fugaku Sanjūrokkei Gaifū Kaisei).  Photo courtesy of Seibu Landscape Co., Ltd. Godzilla TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Design was Inspired by the Godzilla Slide at Kurihama Flower World in Yokosuka City The Adventure Land at

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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 Toho Co., Ltd. ©2025 TOHO.CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd Official Site: https://dollhouse-movie.toho.co.jp/ (Japan) Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2025 TOHO.CO., LTD. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and images from DOLLHOUSE (ドールハウス, Dōruhausu), opening in Japanese cinemas on June 13th.  DOLLHOUSE recently won the grand prize at the Fantasporto International Film Festival in Porto, Portugal.   INTRODUCTION The movie DOLLHOUSE is a 110-minute nonstop mystery  thriller that top Japanese actor Masami Nagasawa  (KINGDOM Series, SHIN ULTRAMAN) was eager to star in because of the interesting script. The original story, script, and direction are by Shinobu Yaguchi, who has produced hit entertainment works such as WATERBOYS (ウォーターボーイズ,  Uōtābōizu, 2001) and SWING GIRLS (スウィングガールズ , Suwingu Garuzu, 2004). With his decades of directing experience, Yaguchi has created a thrilling story about a family being manipulated by

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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  

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    Acclaimed Directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi’s Entry in the Godzilla Universe Returns to North American Cinemas  in 4K, with Home Entertainment Release from GKIDS to Follow  Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/shin-godzilla/ Special Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Academy Award-winning producer and distributor GKIDS has announced today that it has acquired all North American distribution rights to SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira). The 2016 feature is directed by Hideaki Anno (NEON GENESIS EVANGELION Franchise, LOVE & POP) and Shinji Higuchi (BULLET TRAIN EXPLOSION, SHIN ULTRAMAN) with screenplay by Anno and visual effects by Higuchi. GKIDS will release the feature in North American theaters nationwide on August 14th, with a home entertainment release to follow. GKIDS will release the film in its original Japanese language with subtitles, including restored text cards and a 4K remaster that has

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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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    Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: FunkoSpecial Thanks to Matthew Saribut Funko has provided product specs and pics of their new Pop! Premium Deco Godzilla figures. Now available for pre-order directly from Funko plus stores, comic book shops, and online retailers including Toho's Godzilla Store, Amazon, Entertainment Earth, Hot Topic, and FYE, the new figures are near-neon in their radiance, making them an easy – and easy to see – addition to any kaiju collection. Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Funko. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Pop! Premium Mechagodzilla (Deco) Item Number: 1889 Material: Vinyl Release Date: June/July 2025 MSRP: $20.00 Expand your POP! Movies set by making this Premium Mechagodzilla (2003) Blue Deco figure the next addition to your Godzilla lineup.

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    The cast and director of CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN attend a fan event in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: TOHO Marketing, Wright FilmOfficial Site: https://chibigodzilla.jp/Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chibigodzi_official   Monster Island Residents Gathering 2025 poster. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2023 TOHO CO., LTD. Today, May 31st, the first fan meeting event for the TV anime CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (ちびゴジラの逆襲, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū) was held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi in Tokyo, with voice actor Jun Fukuyama (Chibi Godzilla) serving as MC. At Fukuyama's invitation, actors Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Chibi Mechagodzilla), Rie Takahashi (Chibi Mothra), and Hiro Shimono (Chibi Rodan), all holding cute stuffed toys of the characters they play, as well as director Taketo Shinkai and Chibi Godzilla (in a costume) took to the stage. The "Monster Island Residents Gathering 2025" (怪獣島住民集会2025,  Kaijū-Jima Jūmin Shūkai 2025) was a

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    Image courtesy of Toho. © Monkey Punch All Rights Reserved. © TMS All Rights Reserved. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., TMS EntertainmentOfficial Site: https://lupinthe3rd.com/ (Japan) A SciFi Japan Exclusive       Introduction The famous Lupin the IIIrd returns as a 2D theatrical animation for the first time in nearly 30 years!  The setting is a mysterious island that is not on the map. When Lupin and his friends arrive on the island in search of treasure, they are met by an unknown entity and his "Immortal Bloodline." The story unfolds with unprecedented scale and drama, and is the ultimate origin that connects all the "Lupin the IIIrd Universe" works. The original work was created by managa artist Monkey Punch. The director of LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: THE IMMORTAL BLOODLINE is Koike Takeshi, who has directed all

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Godzilla: Heist #4 will be available Wednesday, June 4th from IDW. The package is almost secured! Our crew is at the feet of Mechagodzilla! But will they kill each other before Godzilla gets the chance? Betrayal, infighting, and a double-cross that shifts the balance of the story! No one on this crew was honest about their lives, and that might lead to some very real deaths. One thing we do know: Mechagodzilla is about to come online, and one of these two-timing crooks will be in the pilot seat.   Godzilla: Heist #4 Writer: Van JensenArtist: Kelsey RamsayColorist: Heather BreckelCover A: Bob EggletonCover B: Pablo Tunica Release Date: June 4, 2025 Price: $4.99 Pages: 32 For information on how to acquire Godzilla

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    Photo courtesy of Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://www.matsuzakaya.co.jp/nagoya/topics/1_rux_event_daiougonten_2506.html  The Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store in Nagoya will be hosting the "Great Golden Exhibition 2025" (大黄金展2025, Dai kogane-ten 2025), a large-scale exhibition and sale of gold products, from June 4th to June 9th, 2025.  Gold is currently a hot topic due to its ever-increasing value! On May 8th, it reached a new all-time high of  ¥17,259 (Approximately $120.11 USD) per gram. At this event, many exclusive and new products will be introduced. The "Great Golden Exhibition" will feature the first-ever display of a golden statue of Godzilla. Created to celebrate the monster's 70th anniversary, the "Gold Leaf Godzilla," (金箔ゴジラ, Kinpaku Gojira) is an impressive golden work that is 2m tall, 1.8m wide, 1.8m long, (6.6 Feet Tall, 5.9 Feet Wide, 5.9 Feet Long) and uses a record-breaking

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    Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2025 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: TOHO Marketing, Wright FilmOfficial 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) is a non-stop entertainment that depicts the very relaxed daily lives of the quirky little monsters living on Monster Island. The series has become a hit, in large part due to its fast-paced, edgy dialogue that is hard to imagine based on the cute appearance of the characters who are played by a great cast of voice actors. All episodes are currently available for free on the "Chibi Godzilla Official Channel" YouTube channel. With the show's ever-increasing popularity, Toho has decided to host the first CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN fan meeting in Tokyo. The "Monster Island Residents Gathering 2025" (怪獣島住民集会2025,  Kaijū-Jima Jūmin Shūkai 2025) will be held on Saturday, May 31st, and will feature on stage

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    Source: Akita Shoten Co, Ltd. Official X: https://x.com/g_comic_yc Special Thanks to Keita Takahashi Photo courtesy of Akita Shoten. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ©Young Champion, AKITA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. (Head office: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Tokuji Yamaguchi) has provided new details on their manga Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey (ゴジラ ギャラクシーオデッセイ, Gojira Gyarakushī Odessei), which begins serialization in the magazine Young Champion (ヤングチャンピオン,Yangu Chanpion) starting with issue 12, on sale today in Japan.   Story Godzilla once ravaged Shinjuku, devastating the city center. Years later, Godzilla has disappeared and mankind has gained enough scientific knowledge to advance into space. Then, one day, a new threat attacks the Earth: a mysterious space monster. Is there anything humanity can do against this unknown threat...? Now begins a battle between Godzilla, mankind, and a terrifying space monster never seen before!!   Simultaneous

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    Source: Super Impulse USA Special Thanks to Meri Gelb Super Impulse USA has added Godzilla to their small scale figure and collectible lines. These products can be purchased from Toho's official Godzilla Store, Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores.   Photo courtesy of Super Impulse USA. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. World’s Smallest Godzilla Micro Figure Photo courtesy of Super Impulse USA. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Step into the epic world of Godzilla with this highly detailed Shin Godzilla Micro Figure! Featuring one of the world’s most iconic monsters, each mini figure captures the legendary design and fierce personality that has defined the franchise for decades. Standing at just 1.25 inches tall, this collectible figure has an articulating tail and removable heat ray.    Comes with its

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