On November 29th, news broke in the kaiju sphere that a new Godzilla anime series was in development from Toho Animation, aiming for a global release sometime in the future. The studio revealed the new series live on stage at Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025, along with a single piece of concept art and their synopsis for the show, before posting on the official @godzilla_jp account on X to share the news with the world. Along with this initial announcement, it was confirmed that Japanese animation studio Orange, the creators behind the 2021 kaiju anime Godzilla: Singular Point, and Thailand’s Igloo Studio, known for their A New Roar in Southeast Asia promotional animated short film, would be co-producing this anime alongside Toho Animation.
The official synopsis for the new anime reads (sent in English via Igloo Studio):
For the First Time in Over 70 Years Franchise History.
Story About a Boy Who Wields the Power of Godzilla.
Is He Human… or Is He Godzilla itself—
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The official press release from Igloo Studio adds more commentary on the piece of concept art that was shared across major outlets, both anime-centric and kaiju-oriented, adding “the concept art revealed on stage depict a boy prepares to unleash an “Heat Ray” reminiscent of Godzilla. A boy who carries within him the power of a god of destruction that had always stood against humanity. Is he truly human, or … ? This bold first step for the series marks an exciting beginning—one that already leaves audiences eager for the story to be unveiled.”
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Keiji Ota, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Toho; Head of the IP & Anime Group; and Chief Godzilla Officer (CGO), stated, “Throughout over 70 years of history, the existence of Godzilla has always reflected the spirit of each era. With this new project—the first in the franchise to center on a boy who wields Godzilla’s power—we hope to explore both the fears and the hopes of our time on a deeper level. For TOHO animation, this marks an exciting challenge as we step into an entirely new chapter of storytelling.”
Kiyotaka Waki, Producer of Orange, continued. “Drawing on the technical expertise and storytelling craft we’ve developed over the years, including our work on Godzilla S.P [Singular Point], I’m excited to pour that passion and dedication even more fully into this new Godzilla project. Collaborating with Igloo Studio, the award-winning team behind a wide range of anime titles, is something I’m truly looking forward to.”
Nat Yoswatananont, Founder & CEO of Igloo Studio, added, “It is an honor to work with Godzilla, an IP that has influenced so many people. I hope we can reflect the various feelings and struggles of people around the world today through our work.”
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As Godzilla celebrates its 71st Anniversary, there has been no bigger period for the King of the Monsters on an international scale, with the franchise astonishing audiences around the world. The most recent Japanese film, Godzilla Minus One, became a tremendous hit both domestically and internationally, culminating in winning the Academy Award® for Best Visual Effects at the prestigious 96th ceremony.
Meanwhile, the fifth Hollywood installment, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, surpassed 84.5 billion yen ($512 million USD) in worldwide box office revenue, further demonstrating the franchise’s unstoppable momentum. With over 70 years of cinematic legacy, the Godzilla franchise has continued to captivate audiences of all ages, with two new films soon to be on the way: Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero and Grant Sputore’s Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, with the latter being confirmed for a March 2027 release date.
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About Toho Co., Ltd.
Toho Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese entertainment company founded in 1932. Its four main business pillars are the cinema business, which includes production, distribution and exhibition; the theatrical business, which includes production and exhibition; the anime business, which has been expanding globally in recent years; and the real estate business, which focuses on development in urban areas. TOHO’s worldwide acclaimed works include theatrical films such as the “Godzilla” series and SEVEN SAMURAI directed by Akira Kurosawa, and TV anime series such as MY HERO ACADEMIA and JUJUTSU KAISEN. These anime series are produced and distributed through the TOHO animation label, and are delivered to a wide range of audiences around the world.
About Orange
Established in 2004 and founded by famed CG animator Eiji Inomoto, Orange is a Japanese animation studio based in Musashino, Tokyo that specializes in the production of 3DCG animation. The studio is known for its exaggerated 3D and directing style, which differs from the traditional movement often found in CG works. In 2017, the studio produced LAND OF THE LUSTROUS. In 2018 Orange released MONSTER STRIKE THE MOVIE: JOURNEY BEYOND THE SKY to theaters. Orange has led Marui Group`s original animation Sobae and the IDOLiSH7 Music Video. In 2019 they launched their first Netflix original anime series BEASTARS globally. Additional works include GOZILLA S.P (2021) and TRIGUN STAMPEDE (2023).
About IGLOO Studio
Founded in 2007, IGLOO Studio is a leading Thai animation and design studio built on a passion for storytelling that resonates with audiences of all ages. The studio is recognized internationally for its outstanding works such as THE LEGEND OF MUAY THAI: 9 SATRA, an animated feature that creatively reinterpreted Muay Thai art and grossed over 100 million baht nationwide, and MY DAEMON, a Netflix animation series that showcased Japanese culture through the artistry of Thai animators, landing in the Top 10 TV Shows in 2023.
