GAMERA -Rebirth- Trailer Streamed

Recently, Netflix released a trailer for the upcoming anime series “GAMERA -Rebirth-.” For those unaware, GAMERA -Rebirth- is the first animated series in the Gamera franchise, with previous adaptations being live-action films. Originally, the franchise was created by the Daiei Motion Picture Company, to be a competitor to Toho’s Godzilla films. However, Daiei was eventually purchased and consolidated into Kadokawa Corporation in the early 2000s. Whereas, the first film, “Gamera, the Giant Monster,” released in 1965, and received various sequels due to its popularity.   Now, the following is a…

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Godzilla: The Planet Eater Teaser Trailer Streamed

Toho has updated their official Youtube channel with the trailer for the Godzilla: The Planet Eater animated film. For those who are unaware, the film is the final film in the Godzilla animated film trilogy. ANN provided a translation to the narration featured in the trailer. Narrator: The Godzilla finale Voice: Well then, cast your eyes down and pray before … the golden death. Narrator: Godzilla: The Planet Eater Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters (Godzilla: Kaijū Wakusei), the first film, opened in Japan last November. Netflix began streaming the film worldwide on January 17. The…

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Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters Trailers Streamed

Toho has updated it’s official animation Youtube channel with two trailers for Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters.  The trailers feature a look at the setting of the film as well as a closer glimpse at Godzilla. The official website provided a synopsis for the film. The last summer of the 20th Century. That day, the human beings learn that they are not the only ruler of the planet Earth. The appearance of the giant living creatures “Kaiju’s” and the ultimate existence that destroys all monsters: Godzilla. Through the battle against kaiju’s that…

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First Godzilla: Monster Planet Teaser

The time has finally come for the world to see the first trailer for the Netflix original series, Godzilla: Monster Planet! Godzilla: Monster Planet is the 32nd installment to franchise, however it is also the first Godzilla film to be animated. In addition, Godzilla: Monster Planet is the first film in trilogy of anime films for the King of the Monsters. This trilogy is being directed by Kōbun Shizuno, and Hiroyuki Seshita with Gen Urobuchi composing the screenplay. Toho Animation helms the production process, as animation is outsourced to Polygon Pictures.…

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Godzilla Anime 2nd Visual & Story Setting Revealed

The official website for the upcoming Godzilla anime film has updated with some new details about the project. First, a new visual was revealed a features a look at one of the main characters named Haruo.  The main tagline of the visual is “I will definitely take this earth/planet back.”   https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_ANIME/status/845198931566911488/photo/1 The film’s official name was also revealed.  According to the website the film will be titled, “Godzilla: Monster Planet (Kaiju Wakusei),” and will be set 20,000 years in the future.  The current state of the earth is being overruled by giant monsters including Godzilla.  …

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Netflix to Stream Godzilla Anime Worldwide

Netflix has announced that the Godzilla anime film will be streaming globally sometime this year. The film’s cast consists of: Yuuki Kaji Takahiro Sakurai Mamoru Miyano Junichi Suwabe Kana Hanazawa Tomokazu Sugita The Godzilla anime film is directed by Kōbun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita. Screenplay for the film will be written by Gen Urobuchi. More details about the film will be revealed at AnimeJapan 2017, which will be held on March 26.  The main voice actors will be attending the event. Source: ANN, Animate Times

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Yuki Kaji, Kana Hanazawa & More Joins Godzilla Anime Series Cast

The official Godzilla anime series website has updated with new details for the series.  The series will be directed by Kobun Shizuno & Hiroyuki Seshita and will be animated by Polygon Pictures.  First, several cast members were revealed for the series. The confirmed cast members include: Yuki Kaji Takahiro Sakurai Tomokazu Sugita Junichi Suwabe Kana Hanazawa Mamoru Miyano Second new concept art for series was revealed that features a forest setting along with a suit of armor and a spider tank.  The tank is labeled as Old Tanzawa while the forest is apparently based on the…

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Gen Urobuchi to Write Godzilla Anime 2017 Film

Earlier today, Gen Urobuchi (Madoka Magica, Kamen Rider Gaim) teased a new project that he be working on via Twitter, which was revealed to be a Godzilla anime film. The Godzilla-anime website was also updated featuring promotional art, and reveals it will be released in 2017. The film is to be directed by Kobun Shizuno (Knights of Sidonia) and Hiroyuki Seshita, with animation production by Polygon Pictures (Knights of Sidonia). Source: Godzilla Anime, Crunchyroll

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