Toho just dropped a bombshell on September 10th, announcing the launch of the "TOHO presents New Monster General Election" project! Their mission? To cook up a fresh new kaiju that can go toe-to-toe with the legendary, globally adored Godzilla. And get this: the monster that claws its way to victory is slated to star in a brand-new tokusatsu production, "FES Godzilla" (フェス・ゴジラ), set to be revealed at an upcoming event.
This isn't just any project; it's a massive undertaking for Toho, aiming to not only honor the legacy of countless kaiju who've battled Godzilla before but also to forge a completely new beast that will carve its own legendary name into monster history.
Fans will get to cast their votes from a lineup of eight fresh monster candidates to crown the ultimate champion. The winning kaiju is then slated to make its grand debut in the new tokusatsu production, "FES Godzilla" (フェス・ゴジラ), which will be unveiled at Toho's "Godzilla FES" event, kicking off in 2027 and beyond.
That means the "push monster" you're rooting for and voting for now could actually go head-to-head with Godzilla on screen in the future, giving fans a front-row seat to a dream showdown!
Who's bringing this beast to life? None other than Shirogumi Inc., the visual production powerhouse behind "Godzilla Minus One"! Toho and Shirogumi's creative minds will team up to craft the monster's entire world and backstory, infusing it with that classic "Toho monster style" while still packing in fresh, innovative features.
The official website went live on the 10th, and the official X account also fired up! Right now, you'll only catch glimpses of the eight monster candidates as mysterious silhouettes on the site, their true forms still under wraps. But mark your calendars: the official reveal of their visual designs and backstories is set for September 16th, the very day voting kicks off!
This epic vote is split into two thrilling phases. Phase one will see fans pick the top four monsters out of the initial eight. After those interim results drop, it's straight into phase two, where those four finalists will duke it out in a grand showdown for the coveted first-place spot!
The grand finale? The ultimate winner will be officially unveiled at "Godzilla FES 2026" on November 3rd! During the voting period, you can cast one vote per person, per day, anytime within a 24-hour window. If you're itching for more details, head over to the official website!