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    Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒ2025 Manga Mavericks Books The North American publisher announces MIDNIGHT ROBOT and ARAI-KUN & HARUMA-SENPAI Source: Manga Mavericks LLC Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab)   Manga Mavericks Books, a manga publisher serving the English market from Manga Mavericks LLC, announced two new manga licenses during its panel at Anime NYC 2026. The announcements featured the alternative sci-fi action manga MIDNIGHT ROBOT by Yohei Sajita, which is scheduled for release in print and digital formats in May 2027, and the boys’ love slice-of-life manga ARAI-KUN & HARUMA-SENPAI by Akahachi, which is scheduled for a digital release in December 2026 and a print release in June 2027.      Photo courtesy of Manga Mavericks. ⓒYohei Sajita/Hayakawa Publishing Corporation MIDNIGHT ROBOT, VOLUME 1 by Yohei Sajita Print SRP: $19.99 / Digital SRP: $6.99 ∙ 236 pages ∙ ISBN:

    Mockup of Toho's Godzilla Booth at the Tokyo Toy Show 2026, to be held August 29-30. Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Mockup of Toho's Godzilla Booth at the Tokyo Toy Show 2026, to be held August 29-30. Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.   GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Merchandise To Be Previewed! A Meet-and-Greet With Chibi Godzilla and a Survey Campaign Offering Limited-Edition MINUS ZERO Stickers Have Also Been Announced.)Source: Toho Co., Ltd.)Official Site: https://tokyotoyshow.com/2026/ (Japan)   Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) will operate a Godzilla-themed booth at “Tokyo Toy Show 2026” (TOKYOおもちゃショー2026, Tōkyō Omocha Shō 2026), Japan's largest toy trade fair,held at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center from Saturday, August 29, 2026, through Sunday, August 30, 2026. With excitement building ahead of the November 3 (Tuesday, a national holiday) release of the new film GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), this year's exhibit will be significantly enhanced compared to last year, both in terms of exhibits and interactive experiences.

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    Source: McDonald's USA, LLC   Photo courtesy of McDonald's. ©2026 McDonald's ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD. Used under license. ©TOHO CO., LTD. McDonald's USA has provided SciFi Japan with promotional artwork and toy photos for their upcoming Happy Meal promotion brings together Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty characters and Toho's Godzilla's legendary movie monsters in one larger-than-life collaboration. Look for Hello Kitty x Godzilla, Kuromi x Mechagodzilla, My Melody x Mothra and more toys at participating McDonald's nationwide beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2026.     HELLO KITTY & FRIENDS X GODZILLA HAPPY MEAL The cutest universe is crashing into the most fearsome force in cinema history, and the result is one monstrously adorable meal. Starting August 18, fans can get their hands on the Hello Kitty & Friends x Godzilla Happy Meal, where Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty characters collide with Godzilla's legendary movie monsters. It's the

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing   IDW Publishing has shared a look at Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #1, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, August 12th.  For information on how to acquire IDW comics and graphic novels, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.    Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World #1 Release Date: August 12, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 32   She’s here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! Welcome one and all to Hello Kitty and her friends’ first major swing into the comic book world. Everything is going well in Hello Kitty’s life: Her friends are happy, her radio show is popular, and she even has the perfect gift to give! But all of that comes to a

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   Cover A by Tom Scioli. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Roar of the Worlds, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, August 12th.  For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.   Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Roar of the Worlds  Release Date: August 12, 2026Price: $7.99Pages: 48  The explosive literary mashup series continues — Godzilla is taking on the classics one story at a time! In this oversize one-shot, comic book legend Kyle Baker joins the fun to help Godzilla defend the planet against

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. In October Bandai will release a  special edition of their HG figure series commemorating Ultraman's 60th anniversary. The set includes Ultraman Zero's new "Ultraman Zero Cosmo Rise" form , Zero's arch-nemesis Ultraman Belial, and from the original ULTRAMAN series... Ultraman (A Type) and Jirahs the Ruffed Dinosaur! The Jirahs figure features a gimmick where the frill can be removedto recreate the the injury the monster suffered in its battle with Ultraman. These HG figures are now available for pre-order at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan. They willo also be available in capsule vending machines nationwide. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out

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    Photo courtesy of courtesy of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. ©khara. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release Fields Corporation (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Eiji Yoshida), a consolidated subsidiary of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hidetoshi Yamamoto), is pleased to announce the release of a new pachislot machine, Ⅼ PACHISLOT GODZILLA VS EVANGELION２ (Lパチスロ ゴジラ対エヴァンゲリオン ２, L Pachisuro Gojira Tai Evangerion 2), to pachinko halls throughout Japan starting November 2026, targeting a wide audience including pachinko and pachislot enthusiasts as well as movie and anime fans. Godzilla, the legendary "King of the Monsters," boasts overwhelming recognition and popularity both in Japan and abroad. And the Evangelion series, a groundbreaking anime franchise, continues to be a massive social phenomena, captivating not only anime enthusiasts but also a broad, diverse audience.  Approximately three years have passed since the release of

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Cover A by Tristan Jones. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has shared a look at The Horror of Godzilla #1, which is now available from retailers.  For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.     The Horror of Godzilla #1 Release Date: July 29, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 32   A terrifying look at Godzilla’s first attack! Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything…and it will. Come now, reader, and bear witness to the incredible horror of the King of the Monsters. There are

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Bandai Co., Ltd. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd.     ■ Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (2026) First Look Ver. (ムービーモンスターシリーズ ゴジラ(2026) First look ver. , Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu Gojira (2026) First look ver.) Release Date: July 25, 2026 (Japan)Price: 3,520円 (Approximately $21.73 U.S., Tax Included)Product Size: Height Approximately 155mm (6.1 Inches), Length Approximately 206mm (8.1 inches)Product Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl)   This month, the 2026 version of Godzilla appearing in GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), opening in Japan on November 3, 2026 (National Holiday) and the US on November 6, 2026, joins the Movie Monster Series of soft vinyl figures from Bandai. This product boasts impressive and imposing sculpting of its dorsal fins and tail,

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: MegaHouse  Following the success of their GODZILLA MINUS ONE Petitrama EX (ゴジラ-1.0プチラマEX, Gojira Mainasu Wan Puchirama EX) set released last December, MegaHouse, a division of Bandai Namco Group, will launch a new series of figure diorama that recreate iconic scenes from the Godzilla movies.  The series will debut this November with figures of Godzilla (1995), King Ghidorah (1991), and Godzilla (2016), which will be sold separately and in a set that includes bonus parts for Godzilla (2016). Available in Japan from Premium Bandai and multiple retailers. North America release details TBA.   ■ Petitrama EX Godzilla 01 (プチラマEX ゴジラ01, Puchirama EX Gojira 01)  ① Godzilla (1995) (ゴジラ(1995),Gojira (1995))② King Ghidorah (1991) (キングギドラ(1991), Kingu Gidora (1991))③ Godzilla (2016) (ゴジラ(2016), Gojira (2016)) Release Date: Late November 2026 (Japan)Price: 2,750円 (Approximately $16.94 US, Tax Included) Per FigureNumber of Figures: 3Product

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    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Caitlin Storer Photo courtesy of Titan Books. © 2026 Jonathan Maberry & Henry Herz, contributors Titan Books will release hardcover and eBook editions of The Big Bad Book of Kaiju on September 22, 2026. Edited by Jonathan Maberry and Henry Herz, this explosive collection of monster terror includes 24 original tales of creatures the size of skyscrapers. See cities shattered and worlds ended, as great beasts rise from the deep... A thrilling and cataclysmic collection of city-smashing titans and the desperate coalitions of humanity clinging to survival in the wreckage. Featuring bestselling and award-winning authors such as Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler and Kelley Armstrong.  Featuring work from: Linda D. AddisonKevin J. AndersonKelley ArmstrongMaurice BroaddusTananarive DueLuke DumasTaiyo FujiKane GilmourMaxwell I. GoldChristopher

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Cover A by Jack Lawrence. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. Sonic ©SEGA. Godzilla ©TOHO CO., LTD. IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #1, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, July 15th.  For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.    Sonic the Hedgehog X Godzilla #1 Release Date: July 15, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 36   When the King of the Monsters and other iconic kaiju mysteriously arrive in the Blue Blur's world, the brilliant and evil Dr. Eggman will try to harness the power of the kaiju for his own nefarious goals. Only Sonic and his amazing allies -- including Amy, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow

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    Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Passion Republic Games press releaseSpecial Thanks to Reeca Lim   Photo courtesy of Passion Republic Games. © 2019-2024 Passionrepublic Games All Rights Reserved. Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Passion Republic Games have announced the arrival of their new collaboration DLC starring Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Belial. This DLC adds "Ultraman Zero" and "Ultraman Belial", two iconic Ultras who are each other's antithesis, as seen in their 2009 classic MEGA MONSTER BATTLE ULTRA GALAXY: THE MOVIE debut forms. Each legendary character comes with their unique skills and devastating moves in a loving homage to their enduring legacy. Catch the trailer on YouTube. What makes a hero? Is it perfection? Or is it striving to do better, despite imperfections? Ultraman Zero embodies the latter. A warrior

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    Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2026 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved © 2026 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Source: Insight Editions Special Thanks to Sacha Chadwick   Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2026 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved © 2026 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Insight Editons is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new book, The Monarch Files: A Monsterverse Manual. Written by Greg Keyes (Godzilla vs. Kong: Dominion), this 160 page hardcover is filled with photographs, artwork and information detailing the secrets of the Monarch organization: employees, technology, geographical locations, and the monsters themselves, including Godzilla, Kong, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and many more! As the first official compendium spanning almost the entire

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman Cover A by Hendry Prasetya. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.  IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Godzilla #12, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, July 1st.  For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.     Godzilla #12 Release Date: June 1, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 32   Discover the truth about the girl with the power of Biollante as the second  arc of the Godzilla ongoing series comes to a close! The boy with the power of Godzilla, the girl with the power of Biollante... and a truth that will rattle G-Force to its core. Something rotten is happening at the center of

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source:  Super7   Toho ULTIMATES! Godzilla Minus One (Fully Charged)   Super7 Pre-Order Link: https://super7.com/products/toho-ultimates-godzilla-minus-one-fully-charged Godzilla.com Pre-Order Link: https://godzilla.com/collections/super7-godzilla-collection/products/toho-ultimates-godzilla-minus-one-fully-charged-figure Price: $85.00 Estimated Shipping: October 2026   Roaming at large with a massive charge, Godzilla Minus One surfaces as an ULTIMATES! Figure. Inspired by the charge effect in the 2023 movie—but with a Super7 twist—this action figure is cast in all clear with blue paint details. The Godzilla Minus One ULTIMATES! Figure is 8” scale and highly articulated, with multiple points of articulation on the tail. Accessories include a neutral head and a roaring head to menace the rest of your Godzilla collection. Charge up the kaiju chaos and hurry to collect this

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    Photo courtesy of Atari. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Atari, PipeworksSpecial Thanks to Rabeeah Patail and Kevin McGhee   Atari, Pipeworks and Toho International have announced the return of a legendary kaiju arena brawler. GODZILLA: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS MELEE REMASTERED will launch on November 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for $29.99. Pre-orders for a physical edition on PlayStation 5 ($29.99 USD) and Nintendo Switch 2 ($39.99) are now available on atari.com. A high-fidelity Unreal Engine 5 remake of the hit 2002 3D arena fighter, the remaster bridges retro charm and modern performance, delivering scale and atmospheric grandeur to the in-demand cult classic. In GODZILLA: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS MELEE REMASTERED, players take the control of the franchises most iconic titans – including the fan-favorite Showa-era Mechagodzilla — arising from the depths to battle across fully destructible cities including Tokyo and

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment. ©SUNRISE Enter an Epic New Timeline in the Gundam Saga to Fight an Unknown Threat and “Become the Pilot You Were Born to Be”  Source: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. (US), BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. (Japan) Official Site: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/gundam-rogue-orbit (US), https://ghelix.ggame.jp// (Japan)   The US and Japanese branches of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. have provided SciFi Japan with information and images for their upcoming fast-paced, high-mobility action game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT (ガンダム ローグオービット, Gandamu Rōgu Ōbitto), which was revealed during the Summer Games Fest livestream this weekend. The announcement was marked by the release of US and Japanese teaser trailers, official websites, and the official X accounts.  Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the cinematic title introduces a brand-new timeline in the Gundam saga, where humanity must fight for survival against an unknown threat. The story is a bold new chapter in

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    Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2026 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved © 2026 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Source: Insight Editions Special Thanks to Sacha Chadwick   Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2026 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved © 2026 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary The Titans of the Monsterverse have conquered the big screen and television... and now, their mysteries are revealed in The Monarch Files: A Monsterverse Manual. Arriving June 23rd, this deluxe hardcover guide from Insight Editons is presented as a comprehensive, vital, and highly sensitive dossier for Monarch agents and researchers that is filled with photographs, artwork and information detailing the secrets of the organization: employees, technology, geographical locations, and the monsters themselves, including Godzilla, Kong, Mothra, King Ghidorah,

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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   IDW Publishing has shared a preview of Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Godzilla's The Odyssey, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, June 10th.  For information on how to acquire Godzilla comics and graphic novels from IDW, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.   Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Godzilla's The Odyssey Release Date: June 10, 2026 Price: $7.99 Pages: 48  Godzilla’s tour of the literary canon continues as it smashes its way across The Odyssey in this oversize standalone one-shot! Homer’s The Odyssey is widely considered to be the greatest epic of all time. So, how could you possibly make it more epic? Fill it with kaiju, that’s how. Odysseus’ journey

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