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    Wraparound cover artwork for the ALIEN STAGE ART BOOK. Photo courtesy of TOKYOPOP. ⓒ 2025. Studio LICO all rights reserved.

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    Wraparound cover artwork for the ALIEN STAGE ART BOOK. Photo courtesy of TOKYOPOP. ⓒ 2025. Studio LICO all rights reserved. The characters, settings, and artwork of the hit Korean web series about a deadly musical competition are showcased in a gorgeously crafted art book full of behind-the-scenes content, presented in English for the first time.Source: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Publisher and pioneering manga and anime media brand TOKYOPOP has announced that it has licensed the official ALIEN STAGE ART BOOK based on the hit sci-fi animated web series by South Korean creators. ALIEN STAGE presents a dystopian future where human contestants are raised as pets by aliens and forced to compete against each other in a singing competition. The loser of each round of the competition is killed — usually onstage and in front of

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    Photo courtesy of Nippon Broadcasting System Project Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Nippon Broadcasting System Project Co., Ltd. press release Photo courtesy of Nippon Broadcasting System Project Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Nippon Broadcasting System Project Co., Ltd. has announced pre-orders for pure gold plates depicting 3 popular characters from the original ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン　空想特撮シリーズ, Urutoraman Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu, 1966-67) television series printed on 1g of pure gold. These made-to-order collectibles will have a limited production run of 100 serial-numbered plates for each character (serial number cannot be selected). They come packaged in a paulownia (hardwood) box emblazoned with the ULTRAMAN logo, inside a special sleeve (with its own foil-stamped logo). Customers who purchase 3 gold plates at the same time will receive a bonus "Fantasy Special Effects Series Ultraman" special acrylic display frame. The frame is not for sale separately.    

    The light novel and manga MY STATUS AS AN ASSASSIN OBVIOUSLY EXCEEDS THE HERO'S is being adapted as an anime TV series. Image courtesy of Wright Film Co. ©Matsuri Akai, Overlap / My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Production Committee

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    The light novel and manga MY STATUS AS AN ASSASSIN OBVIOUSLY EXCEEDS THE HERO'S is being adapted as an anime TV series. Image courtesy of Wright Film Co. ©Matsuri Akai, Overlap / My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Production Committee Source: Wright Film Co. press releaseOfficial Site:  https://sutetsuyo-anime.com (Japan)Official X: https://x.com/sutetsuyo_an   Key art with the show's main characters, Akira Oda and Amelia Rose Quartz. Image courtesy of Wright Film Co. ©Matsuri Akai, Overlap / My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Production Committee A television anime adaptation of MY STATUS AS AN ASSASSIN OBVIOUSLY EXCEEDS THE HERO'S (暗殺者である俺のステータスが勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが, Asashin de Aru no Sutētasu ga Yūsha Yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga), or "Sutetsuyo" (ステつよ)for short, will air in Japan in October 2025.  The series is based on the light novels and manga of the same name by Matsuri Akai

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    Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Mitsui Fudosan Retail Management Co. press releases   Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © Mitsui Fudosan Retail Management Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will open a Godzilla goods specialty shop, "Godzilla Store Daiba" (「ゴジラ・ストア Daiba」, Gojira Sutoa Daiba), on Friday, March 14, 2025, at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza (5F) in the bustling Odaiba area in Tokyo Bay. It has been 70 years since the first Godzilla film (1954) was released. GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan), released in November 2023, was a huge hit not only in Japan but also in North America, and won numerous film awards both at home and abroad. In addition, Godzilla's momentum knows no bounds, with the fifth film in the

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     Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Bandai will release "CONVERGE MOTION Ultraman 11" figures in March. These are part of the company's Shokugan series of inexpensive yet high quality toys and collectibles packaged with a piece of candy. They are typically sold on the candy shelves in Japanese supermarkets worldwide. The "CONVERGE MOTION Ultraman" line features Ultra Heroes and monsters in their iconic poses in a detailed Chibi/SD style. The upcoming 11th set includes 7 different pre-painted figures, each in blind box packaging with 1 piece of soda flavored gum...　76. Ultraman Arc Galaxy Armor77. Zoffy78. Ultraman 8079. Ultraman King80. Alien Mefilas81. Red King82. Kanegon   CONVERGE MOTION Ultraman 11 (CONVERGE MOTION ウルトラマン11, CONVERGE MOTION Urutoraman 11) Release Date: March 3, 2025 (Japan)Price: 649円 (Approximately $4.26 US, Tax Included) Each Number of Figures: 7Size: Height 55mm (Approx. 2.2 Inches)Ages: 15

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    Photo courtesy of Lotte Co. © TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ⓒL/KMP Source: Lotte Co., Ltd. press releaseEditor: Keith Aiken The Japanese confectionary company Lotte Co., Ltd.is best known for "Koala's March," a cookie/biscuit confectionary featuring the company's mascot, March the Koala. Initially released with a chocolate cream filliing, Koala's March is now available in multiple flavors including strawberry and white milk chocolate. The cookies are can be purchased at stores throughout Asia plus the United States, Australia and other countries. In Japan, Lotte has partnered with Toho Co., Ltd. for a special promotion commemorating the 70th anniversary of Godzilla. The celebration includes the "Koala's March Set with Godzilla Collaboration T-Shirt" (＜ゴジラコラボTシャツ＞付きコアラのマーチセット, < Gojira Korabo Tīshatsu >-Tsuki Koara no Māchi Setto) collection which will be sold exclusively on the Lotte Online Shop starting at noon JST on Monday, February 17th. The limited edition shirts depict

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    Source: CCP JAPAN press release   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN has begun accepting pre-orders for two AMC (Artistic Monsters Collection) Hedorah figures at hobby shops, mass retailers, and online stores across Japan. AMC is a popular series that brings special effects characters to life in a style unique to CCP JAPAN. This time, two types of Hedorah, one of the most popular monsters in the Godzilla series, have been made as retro-design soft vinyl figures with "Nightmare Ver." black and vivid red colors.                   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ■AMC Hedorah Quadruped Nightmare Ver. (AMC ヘドラ 四足歩行 ナイトメア Ver., AMC Hedora Shi-soku Hokō Naitomea Ver.)    A new version

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    Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Fujita Kanko, Inc. press release The all-weather hot spring amusement park Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Address: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0407; Manager: Motonobu Matsuyama) will host a special Ultraman event from Friday, April 11 to Sunday, July 13, 2025. Entitled "Ultra Hakone Operation in Yunessun" (ウルトラ箱根大作戦inユネッサン, Urutora Hakone Daisakusen in Yunessan), this event will be centered around Yunessun's famed baths and saunas. There will also be a wide variety of Ultraman-themed content that will allow visitors to enjoy the characters and world of the Ultra Series, including special food items, activities, and exclusive merchandise. Additional Ultraman programming is planned for the neighboring Hakone Hotel Kowakien. This event will be perfect for creating memories for Ultraman fans with the theme of "three generations of parents and children". More information will be announced at a later date. Please check

    Comedian Gumpy plays Ichiro Yamada, a monster movie-loving government employee in the new movie KAIJU GUY! Photo courtesy of Nikkatsu. ©2024 Team KAIJU GUY!

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    Comedian Gumpy plays Ichiro Yamada, a monster movie-loving government employee in the new movie KAIJU GUY! Photo courtesy of Nikkatsu. ©2024 Team KAIJU GUY! Source: Nikkatsu CorporationOfficial Site: https://www.kaijuyaro.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Yuto Kobayashi Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Nikkatsu. ©2024 Team KAIJU GUY! Nikkatsu Corp. has provided information and photos from their new comedy-action adventure KAIJU GUY! (怪獣ヤロウ!, Kaijū Yarō!). The film is directed by Award-winning indie filmmaker Junichiro Yagi and produced by Mitsuyo Ota, both of Titan Co., Ltd JP. It was released theatrically in Japan on January 31, 2025 by Aya Pro JP (Aya Productions). Nikkatsu Corporation is handling international sales. Comedian Gumpy (aka Gunpi) of the comedy duo "Haru to Hikoki", who has more than 1.68 million subscribers to his YouTube channel, in his first starring role in KAIJU GUY! He plays Ichiro Yamada, a government employee in the tourism

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    Photo courtesy of Well Go USA.  Source: Well Go USA, LBHpr  Special Thanks to Leif Helland Photo courtesy of Well Go USA. In the terrifying footsteps of EXHUMA, THE WAILING, THE CLOSET, and DR. CHEON AND THE LOST TALISMAN​, the frightening new possession/exorcism thriller DEVIL’S STAY (사흘, Saheul, 2024) debuts on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital March 18 from Well Go USA Entertainment.  Written and Directed by Hyun Moon-seop (NIGHTMARE TEACHER), who “crafts a bloody, energized world replete with hot priests and scary, possessed young girls” (Dread Central), DEVIL’S STAY stars Park Shin-yang (THE BIG SWINDLE, MAN ON THE EDGE), Lee Min-ki (CRASH, MONSTER) and Lee Re (IT'S OKAY!, TRAIN TO BUSAN PRESENTS: PENINSULA)​.   Synopsis:       After the sudden tragic loss of his daughter following an exorcism, a renowned heart surgeon refuses to face the reality that his child has died,

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    Source: KThingS Co., Ltd. press release   Photo courtesy of KThingS Co. Chibi Godzilla TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©Penguin Box・KADOKAWA/Odekake Kozame KThingS Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo), which produces and sells licensed character products, will be hosting the "Chibi Godzilla Raids Again & Odekake Kozame POP UP SHOP" (ちびゴジラの逆襲 & おでかけ子ザメ POP UP SHOP, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushū & Odekake Kozame POP UP SHOP) in the wagon under the G stairs on Tokyo Character Street at Tokyo Station Ichibangai. This partnership between Toho's Chibi Godzilla and the popular social media character Odekake Kozame (Baby Shark) from Friday, February 14 to Thursday, February 27, 2025.  Visitors will be able to purchase exclsuive merchandise and even meet the two characters, who will be dressed up as each other. Chibi Godzilla was introduced in 2018 as part of the lead-in for Godzilla's 65th anniversary the following year. Designed by

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    Photo courtesy of Tamron Co., Ltd. ©Tamron Co., Ltd. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO. Source: Tamron Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: https://www.tamron.com/jp/consumer/sp/cpplus2025/ The optical company Tamron Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shogo Sakuraba), a comprehensive manufacturer of optics, will operate a collaboration booth featuring Godzilla at CP+ 2025 (Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2025), the world premiere event for cameras, photography and imaging. The convention will be held at the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center in Japan from Thursday, February 27 to Sunday, March 2, 2025. Tamron is a global manufacturer of optical equipment that offers premium-quality products, and is recognized the world around for their unparalleled camera lenses.  They produced interchangeable lenses for mirrorless cameras, interchangeable lenses for single-lens reflex cameras, lenses for surveillance cameras, lenses for FA/machine vision, lenses for TV conferences, camera modules, lenses for automotive cameras, lenses for compact digital cameras, lenses

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    Photo courtesy of Sunrise. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://www.gundam.info/feature/gquuuuuux/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/films/mobile-suit-gundam-gquuuuuux/ (North America) GKIDS has announced that tickets are now on sale for MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM GQuuuuuuX -BEGINNING- (機動戦士Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, Kidō Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-). The first-ever major collaboration between studio khara, the studio behind the EVANGELION Series, and SUNRISE, the historic home to the Mobile Suit Gundam animated works, opens in North American theaters on February 28th. Purchase tickets now from https://gkids.com/films/mobile-suit-gundam-gquuuuuux/tickets/.   For MUCH more on MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM GQuuuuuuX, please see the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Press Notes and Images From Bandai Namco Filmworks here on SciFi Japan. About GKIDS, Inc.
 GKIDS is the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation from around the world. After an astounding 13 Best Animated Feature nominations, the company took home the Oscar in 2024 for

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    Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. ©Toei Co., Ltd. Source: Arrow Films, MVD Entertainment Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski In 1989 legendary Japanese studio Toei launched their V-Cinema line of direct-to-video genre features. Filled with action, thrills and double-crosses, Arrow's V-CINEMA ESSENTIALS: BULLETS & BETRAYAL is a compendium of gems from the Japanese video underworld, presenting nine explosive titles representing some of the best the Japanese crime film has to offer. Photo courtesy of Arrow Films. ©Toei Co., Ltd. Fast-paced and action-packed, CRIME HUNTER: BULLETS OF RAGE (クライムハンター　怒りの銃弾, Kuraimuhanta Ikari no Judan, 1989) sees detective Joe Kawamura out for revenge against the men who gunned down his partner. Along the way he teams up with Lily, a gun-toting nun looking to get back five million dollars that was stolen from her church. Next up, NEO CHINPIRA: ZOOM GOES THE BULLET (ネオ チンピラ 鉄砲玉ぴゅ～, Neo Chinpira

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    Photo courtesy of Kuno Laboratory. Source: Kuno LaboratorySpecial Thanks to Avery GuerraOfficial Website: http://validman.kunolab.com/Official X: https://x.com/VALIDMAN_MOVIEOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/validman_movie/   A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Photo courtesy of Kuno Laboratory. Kuno Laboratory has provided a first look at their upcoming indie kaiju film, VALID MAN (ヴァリドマン, Vuaridoman).   INTRODUCTION VALID MAN is the latest work from the Bunkyo Gakuin University Kuno Laboratory, which has worked on numerous films. This is an ambitious work produced mainly by students who are unrivaled monster fans and have a strong passion for monster movies. With a student-led production system, aiming to recreate the special effects movies of the past, and with the support of professional staff and top-notch voice actors, the film is progressing towards a theatrical release through trial and error!   SYNOPSIS On the day of her father's cremation, a young

    The cast of LAST SAMURAI STANDING. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

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    The cast of LAST SAMURAI STANDING. Photo courtesy of Netflix. Source: Netflix press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.netflix.com/lastsamuraistanding The pieces are coming together for LAST SAMURAI STANDING with the announcement of 14 top actors from Japan joining the cast. Set to premiere this November on Netflix, this gripping series promises an intense life-and-death game between samurai warriors, heralding a new era for Japanese dramas. Leading the cast is Junichi Okada (THE ETERNAL ZERO), who not only stars as the protagonist Shujiro Saga but also serves as the action choreographer and first-time producer. Joining him is Riho Yoshioka (FUKUSHIMA 50, FIRST KISS) as Shujiro's wife, Shino, and Yumia Fujisaki (THE GREATEST TEACHER) as Futaba Katsuki, a young girl caught in the desperate battle. Shujiro's sworn allies, Iroha Kinugasa, Shikura Adashino, and Sansuke Gion, are portrayed by Kaya Kiyohara (CHIHAYAFURU PART 3), Taichi Saotome (BLEACH, PROMARE), and Yuya

    TRILLION GAME protagonists Haru Tennoji (Ren Meguro) and Manabu Taira (Hayato Sano) make the jump from television to the big screen in the new movie adaptation of the popular series. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2025 TRILLION GAME Film Partners ⒸRiichiro Inagaki, Ryoichi Ikegami/Shogakukan

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    TRILLION GAME protagonists Haru Tennoji (Ren Meguro) and Manabu Taira (Hayato Sano) make the jump from television to the big screen in the new movie adaptation of the popular series. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2025 TRILLION GAME Film Partners ⒸRiichiro Inagaki, Ryoichi Ikegami/Shogakukan Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://trilliongame-movie.jp/ (Japan)   A SciFi JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2025 TRILLION GAME Film Partners ⒸRiichiro Inagaki, Ryoichi Ikegami/Shogakukan SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details for an upcoming film. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided information and photos from TRILLION GAME THE MOVIE (劇場版『トリリオンゲーム』, Gekijō-ban “Toririon Gēmu”), which opens in Japanese cinemas on February 14th.   INTRODUCTION Market capitalization of the world's largest company = 1 trillion dollars.Earn 1 trillion dollars and get everything in the world. The unbeatable buddy team of the

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Burning Godzilla 30th Anniversary logo. Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. In March, Bandai will release the Gabutto ("Gulp") Burning Godzilla as part of their toy line based on the classic game ITAI WANI (イタイワニー). Also known as "Crocodile Doctor/Crocodile Dentist", the original ITAI WANI involved players trying to find and remove the bad tooth from the mouth of a plastic crocodile without being 'bitten'.  The newer version has players push down on the creature's teeth until the toy's mouth chomps down on an unlucky finger, replicating the excitement of the original game play in a compact toy that is easy to hold and carry. Godzilla has already been included in the Gabutto series, but the new release will be the "Burning Godzilla" incarnation from GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラＶＳデストロイア, Gojira VS

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    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings. ©2022 SHIN ULTRAMAN Production Committee ©Tsuburaya Productions ©OK!! Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. has announced that their consolidated subsidiary, Fields Corporation, will be releasing a new pachinko machine, "e SHIN ULTRAMAN" (e シン・ウルトラマン, e Shin Urutoraman), to pachinko halls throughout Japan in April. This game will be the first smart pachinko machine (スマパチ, (Sumapachi) to feature a new "P-Skip" (P-スキップ, P-Sukippu) function that allows players to enjoy quicker play. e SHIN ULTRAMAN is not only for pachinko and pachislot enthusiasts but a wide range of people, including movie and Ultraman series fans. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©2022 SHIN ULTRAMAN Production Committee ©Tsuburaya Productions ■ About SHIN ULTRAMAN SHIN ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman) is a recent film adaptation of Japan's iconic sci-fi special effects hero Ultraman, released in 2022, by Hideaki

    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku's first diorama of 2025 depicts Godzilla and Mothra facing off. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO.

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    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku's first diorama of 2025 depicts Godzilla and Mothra facing off. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. Hotel Presents Latest Installment of the Popular Giant Godzilla Diorama with Realistic Sounds Source: Fujita Kanko, Inc. press release Official Site: https://gracery.com/shinjuku/ Special Thanks to Honda-san (Shinjuku Washington Hotel) The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, a landmark of Tokyo, popular with domestic fans as well as foreign visitors to Japan for its Godzilla-themed rooms and the almost life-size Godzilla head (approx. 12m) on its 8th floor terrace, has updated the special Godzilla diorama installed on the building's 8th floor lobby. The Godzilla suit from the movie GMK. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. The diorama debuted in early 2023 with a Godzilla design based on the Heisei "VS" Series of the 1990s. Later that year, it was replaced with

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