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Artist & writer Matt Frank just dropped us a line to let us know that after several years in limbo, the second half of his & writer Chris Mowry’s critically acclaimed series Godzilla Rulers of Earth, is finally being collected in paperback form!

IDW released Rulers in single issues from 2013-2015 completing a full 25 issue run, making it the longest running Godzilla ongoing comic ever, eclipsing the original Marvel run by 1 issue. Originally collected in 6 smaller trade paperbacks, the Complete Rulers of Earth Volume 1 came out in 2016, though it’s now out of print. 3 years on IDW has finally announced the Godzilla: Complete Rulers of Earth Volume 2! This volume will collect the second half of the series, issues 14-25.

As of now the scheduled release date for Godzilla: Complete Rulers of Earth Volume 2 is August 13, 2019 and retails for $29.99. We encourage you to head to your Local Comic Shop and make sure you get in an order for it before the FOC (Final Order Cutoff) through Diamond Comics which is at currently mistakenly listed as 12/31/2039. We just recommend you begin talking to your local shop in the near future if you want to grab a copy of this book. Volume 1 has been out of print for some time and fetches a decent amount on the secondary market. If you’re unsure as to the local shops in your area, you can use the Comic Shop Locator Service to find one now!

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UK retailer Animegami seems to have been the first site to post up initial pre-orders for the upcoming Godzilla King of the Monsters toyline. The line, produced by Jakks Pacific, looks to be a bit more diverse than the one released for the 2014 Godzilla film. This time including 3.5″, 6″, 12″, and 24″ size classes. This lineup is set for release in May of this year and includes the following according to Animegami:

Monster Packs 6″ Figures
Assortment of 4 action figures. Each figure stands approx. 15 cm tall and comes with diorama accessories in a window box.

Godzilla 12″ Tall Figure
Officially licensed “Godzilla” action figure. From head to toe he stands 30 cm tall, but head to the tip of the tail this figure is a whopping 51 cm long. Godzilla has several points of articulation.

Godzilla Giant Size 24″ Tall Figure
This is the largest Godzilla figure to date. From head to toe he stands 61 cm tall, but head to the tip of the tail this figure is a whopping 109 cm long. Godzilla has 10 points of articulation.

Godzilla Electronic Role Play Mask
Officially licensed Godzilla mask with sound effects.

Monster Matchups 3.5″ Tall 2-Packs
Assortment of 8 packs, each containing two action figures and a backdrop diorama. Each figure stands approx. 9 cm tall. Window box packaging.

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After Godzilla made its triumphant return in Japan in 2016, fans have been eagerly awaiting what’s next for the King of the Monsters. Thanks to an interview with Toho executive Keiji Ota in the magazine Nikkei Style , it’s been revealed that the studio’s plans are now to create a shared Godzilla universe akin to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a new film being released every 1-2 years. These plans are expected to move forwards after 2020.

However this announcement comes with some bad news for Shin Godzilla fans, as it confirms that any plans Toho may have had for a sequel are now defunct. In the interview Ota said that they are “instead of thinking of doing the obvious idea of making a Shin Godzilla 2, instead thinking about a world that can be used for a long time”.

This new release strategy bears obvious similarity to Legendary’s own “MonsterVerse” plans, which connects their own Godzilla film, Kong: Skull Island and the forthcoming Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs King Kong movies. Of course its worth mentioning that even in Japan Godzilla is no stranger to a shared universe, with the Showa and Heisei eras showing particular continuity between its various films.

Are you excited for Toho’s future Godzilla plans? Let us know your thoughts after the jump!

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Monthly Figure Oh scans have made their way out onto social media today, and thanks to twitter user @_Erasu we have a rundown of what upcoming Tamashii Web Exclusives will be making their way to market!

S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Hyper Kabuto
Tamashii Web Exclusive
February 2018 Release
7884 yen

S.H. Figuarts Skullboilder (Renewal)
Tamashii Web Exclusive
March 2018 Release
5184 yen

S.H. Figuarts Jugglus Juggler
Tamashii Web Exclusive
January 2018 Release
7020 yen

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Paradox Perfect Knockout Gamer 
Tamashii Web Exclusive
January 2018 Release
6480 Yen

S.H. Monsterarts Showa Mechagodzilla
Tamashii Web Exclusive
January 2018 Release
9720 yen

We’ll keep you up to date when official images are released for all of these figures!

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Polygon Pictures upcoming feature length epic, Godzilla Monster Planet has been coming into focus recently thanks to some new trailers. And ahead of the films’ release Tamashii Nations is ramping up interest with a brand new look at S.H. Monsterarts Godzilla 2017!

S.H. Monsterarts Godzilla 2017 will be released in December this year and retails for 9936 yen. Currently a breakdown of possible accessories that come with this figure are not known at this time, but we’ll be sure to update you as soon as we know.

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Last year, Bandai Namco Games announced City Shrouded in Shadow: a  game where you survive a giant monster attack was in development and we’ve finally been given an update thanks to Famitsu magazine with translation courtesy of Silconera.

City Shrouded in Shadow will feature characters from Ultraman, Godzilla, and Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise and while we won’t see them crossover the game will generate scenarios based on one of those series each will be generated one stage at a time. Here’s a list of who we know will be in the game thus far:

Giant Shadow 1

Ultraman
NisUltraman
Alien Zarab
Giant Shadow 2
Godzilla
King Ghidorah

Giant Shadow 3
Evangelion Unit-01
The Fourth Angel

Giant Shadow 4
Gamera
Soldier Legion

Players will be able to choose between a male or female protagonist everything from clothes, hairstyle, and even job title can be changed.  The game will also have multiple dialogue choices, some of which can affect your relationship with your significant other.

While no solid release date was given as of yet, we do know that the game is currently 75% completed and will come out Fall 2017 in Japan for PS4 and PS3 consoles The Vita version has sadly been reported as canceled.

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TOHO has revealed two members of the production staff for their upcoming new Godzilla project:

*The film will be written by Hideaki Anno, a long-time animator best known for the series Neon Genesis Evangalion.

*The film’s director (and special effects expert) is Shinji Higuchi, a veteran of several previous project- including the 1990’s GAMERA trilogy.

The new Godzilla film is currently scheduled for release in 2016. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!

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A big surprise for kaiju fans! Crunchyroll has added the 1968 Godzilla movie, Destroy All Monsters!

Featuring an epic team-up of multiple Showa-era creatures against legendary enemy King Ghidorah, Destroy All Monsters is considered a fan-favorite entry in the Godzilla franchise.

Will this pave the way for future streaming Godzilla films? Only time will tell!

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We have sadly been informed of the death of Koichi Kawakita a long-serving Toho special effects expert.

Kawakita’s work in the world of kaiju can be seen in the Heisei-era revival, beginning with Godzilla VS Biollante and ending with Godzilla VS Destoroyah. The new miniature effects and action sequences created by Kawakita during these films marked a tremendous step forward for the series, with some fans still considering this the greatest Godzilla era ever.

Koichi Kawakita was 72 years old. May he rest in peace…

 

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An article in Cinema Today reveals that Toho Studios is planning a brand-new live-action Godzilla film, to be released in 2016!

Thanks to Legendary Pictures version of the iconic character (released last summer, to mixed reviews but financial success), fan support for the King of the Monsters is at an all-time high, and a revival became possible thanks to that.

No cast or crew details are known at this time but Toho has confirmed that this will be unrelated to the Gareth Edwards version and that projects’ previously announced sequel.

Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Godzilla movie details!