Get ready, Godzilla fans! The King of the Monsters is blasting off into a brand new adventure with the upcoming manga series, “Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey.” Set to launch on May 27, 2025, this exciting project promises a fresh take on the iconic kaiju, pitting him against an original alien foe in a cosmic showdown. Here’s everything we know about this highly anticipated manga:
A Kaiju Dream Team
What makes “Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey” particularly exciting is the incredible talent behind it. The manga is written by Ju Ishiguchi, known for his work on anime such as “Sword Art Online” and “Black Fox”. Creature designs are being handled by two daikaiju genre veterans:
- Shinji Nishikawa: Responsible for Godzilla’s design, Nishikawa provided concept art for nearly every Toho tokusatsu project during the Heisei era. His experience with Godzilla is extensive, and fans are eager to see his unique take on the King of the Monsters. The new design looks similar to the Final Wars design, but a bit more angular.
- Hiroshi Maruyama: Maruyama, the mastermind behind the designs of practically everything in Heisei Ultraman, is designing Godzilla’s new alien opponent. This guarantees a visually striking and formidable new monster for Godzilla to battle.
Story and Setting
While specific plot details are still under wraps, “Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey” seems to be sending Godzilla into space for the first time in decades. This opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for the franchise. The story will feature Godzilla facing off against a brand-new monster from outer space. This new space creature has never been seen before, so fans are eager to find out what kind of threat it will pose to Godzilla and the world. The inclusion of a drill-nosed ship resembling the Gotengo suggests that the manga might involve space travel and exploration.
Release and Publication
“Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey” will be serialized in Young Champion magazine, a popular seinen manga magazine that targets older teens and adults.
A Blast from the Past
“Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey” marks the first major non-adaptation Godzilla manga since “The Godzilla Comic Raids Again” in 1992. This makes it a significant release for long-time Godzilla fans who have been craving new manga content.
Other Godzilla Manga
Godzilla’s manga debut was in 1954 with “Science Adventure Picture Story: Godzilla.” Since then, the King of the Monsters has appeared in various manga series, sometimes based on the movies and other times with brand-new stories. Recently, there was even a Chibi Godzilla manga, which showed a much cuter, more playful version of the usually fearsome kaiju.
Godzilla’s Expanding Universe
The release of “Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey” is just one part of Toho’s larger plan to expand the Godzilla franchise. This includes new movies, console games, amusement park attractions, and merchandise. By 2026, Toho plans to launch a new membership service called Toho-One, which will act as a hub for all things Toho, from movies to streaming shows to games.
Godzilla in Western Comics
Godzilla isn’t just taking over manga — he’s also stomping through Western comics. IDW Publishing has been releasing Godzilla comics, like “Godzilla vs.
A Promising Future for Godzilla
With a talented creative team, a unique story, and a commitment to expanding the Godzilla universe, “Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey” has the potential to be a major hit. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the first chapter on May 27th, 2025, to see what adventures await the King of the Monsters in this new cosmic odyssey.
