It seems that even giant monsters sometimes get an attack of "the lazies", because Toho Studios and Sanrio are teaming up in a promotion that crosses the giant, radioactive, fire-breathing dinosaur of the former with the lazy egg mascot character of the latter.

Text translation: "I'll be serious in July."

The "Gudetama x Godzilla" collaboration begins in June of 2016, and will include original artwork and character goods featuring Gudetama and cute versions of Toho giant monsters such as Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah. Some 65 different goods are planned, including T-shirts, can badges, smart phone cases, wallets, and prizes for arcade machines.

Text translation: "I give up." (above) and "I wanna be alone." (below)

Shin Gojira, known as Godzilla: Resurgence internationally, hits Japanese movie theaters on July 29, 2016.

Sources:

Animeanime.jp

Official Godzilla: Resurgence home page (Japanese)

Paul Chapman is the host of The Greatest Movie EVER! Podcast and GME! Anime Fun Time.