Godzilla, the King of the Monsters, is set to conquer the manga world once again with an all-new series debuting on May 27th. This exciting announcement has sent waves of anticipation through the Godzilla fandom, promising a fresh take on the iconic kaiju.
A New Chapter for Godzilla in Manga
Akita Publishing confirmed the news that Jyu Ishiguchi is crafting a brand-new Godzilla manga for its Young Champion magazine. The series is shrouded in mystery, with the official title yet to be revealed, but promises to pit humanity against Godzilla while introducing a never-before-seen space monster.
Creative Team Behind the Kaiju Carnage
- Jyu Ishiguchi: Known for design work on anime such as Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online, Black Fox, and Healer Girl, Ishiguchi will be responsible for the manga and mecha designs.
- Shinji Nishikawa: A veteran of the Godzilla franchise since the 1980s, Nishikawa will design Godzilla himself.
- Hiroshi Maruyama: Renowned for his work on the Ultraman series, Maruyama will design the new space monster.
Godzilla’s History in Manga
This upcoming series is not Godzilla’s first foray into the world of manga.
- Early Adaptations: The first Godzilla manga appeared in 1954 with “Science Adventure Picture Story: Godzilla.” Many of the Toho-produced movies have received manga adaptations.
- Movie Tie-ins: For a long time, Godzilla’s appearances in manga and comics have been tie-ins or adaptations of the movies.
- Original Stories: Besides movie adaptations, there have also been original stories and anthologies featuring the King of the Monsters.
Notable Godzilla Manga
- Science Adventure Picture Story: Godzilla (1954): The first Godzilla manga.
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955): An adaptation of the second Godzilla film.
- Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters (2018): A manga adaptation of the anime film.
What to Expect from the New Series
The new Godzilla manga promises an original story, distinguishing it from previous adaptations. The addition of a new space kaiju designed by Hiroshi Maruyama adds another layer of excitement for fans. With the combined talents of Ishiguchi, Nishikawa, and Maruyama, this manga aims to appeal to both long-time Godzilla enthusiasts and newcomers to the franchise.
A Battle Between Godzilla, Mankind, and a New Space Monster
The manga will feature a battle between Godzilla, mankind, and a never-before-seen space monster. This promises high-stakes action and thrilling monster battles.
Anticipation Builds for May 27 Debut
As the May 27th debut date approaches, fans eagerly await the arrival of this new Godzilla manga. The combination of a fresh storyline, stunning artwork, and the introduction of a new space monster has created a buzz within the Godzilla community.
