Godzilla fans, get ready to set your coordinates for a brand-new adventure! A new Godzilla manga, titled “Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey,” is launching soon, promising a cosmic clash of titans. Here’s everything we know so far about this exciting project.
A Cosmic Godzilla Tale is Coming
“Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey” is an upcoming manga series penned by Ju Ishiguchi, promising a fresh and exciting take on the King of the Monsters. The manga is scheduled to debut in Akita Publishing’s Young Champion magazine on May 27, 2025. This marks the first major non-adaptation Godzilla manga since “The Godzilla Comic Raids Again” in 1992, making it a highly anticipated event for fans of the genre.
The premise involves Godzilla facing off against a brand-new alien monster, taking the iconic kaiju into the vast expanse of space. While the premise seems simple, the talent behind the designs suggests a visually stunning and creatively engaging story.
Creative Team
The creative team boasts veterans of the kaiju genre:
- Author: Ju Ishiguchi
- Godzilla Designer: Shinji Nishikawa (known for his work on numerous Toho tokusatsu projects during the Heisei era)
- Space Monster Designer: Hiroshi Maruyama (renowned for his designs in Heisei Ultraman)
- Mechanical Designer: Ju Ishiguchi
Visual Teasers and Hints
Leading up to the release, the manga’s official X account has been teasing fans with images, each hinting at elements within the series:
- March 3, 2025: The date May 27, 2025, was revealed.
- March 17, 2025: Part of a machine was shown.
- March 24, 2025: A glimpse of the new Godzilla design was revealed.
- March 31, 2025: Two human characters were introduced.
- April 7, 2025: A drill-nosed ship resembling the Gotengo appeared.
- April 14, 2025: A monster flying over a city was previewed.
Speculations and Expectations
The announcement has sparked considerable excitement and speculation among Godzilla fans. Some hope for a more futuristic setting, reminiscent of what was envisioned in the original anime trilogy. Others are eager to see how the blend of veteran designers’ styles will manifest in the new Godzilla and space monster designs.
Given the talent involved and the cosmic premise, “Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey” has the potential to be a landmark addition to the Godzilla franchise, offering a unique blend of classic kaiju action and science fiction adventure.
