KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9 -- Godzilla (Gojira), the colossal kaiju that first roared onto Japanese screens in 1954, has arrived in Malaysia - and it's set to be the talk of 2026.

Malaysia's first permanent official Godzilla store opened at 5pm today at Mitsui LaLaport BBCC, Kuala Lumpur - the first in South-east Asia.

Following successful outlets in Japan's Shinjuku and last year's debut international store in Taipei, the Malaysian branch promises the same immersive experience fans have loved.

The store is a collaboration between Toho, Toho Entertainment Asia, and local partner M&M Creations Holdings.

Its launch forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen the Godzilla brand across Asia, led by Toho Entertainment Asia, headquartered in S...