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The official Twitter page continued the countdown toward Anime Japan with another piece of concept art, what is the Aratrum Mothership bridge per the text in the pic. The text with reads as follows (per Google Translate) - "10 more days to AJ 2017, 10 days have passed until the new information is announced! The third countdown planning is "concept art" again. I will gradually tell you about the worldview of the movie to animation Japan little by little. Continue to look forward to the latest information on the theatrical release movie "GODZILLA"!" Hopefully we get a reveal of Godzilla soon too.
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The Godzilla Anime film will have a run on Netflix following it's theatrical release, the date will be announced later.
The news came via Yahoo Japan which also suggests that directors Kōbun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita have a "aim for a spectacular world view and a human drama with two creators with individuality and global sense of talent".
It certainly sounds like they are looking to repeat the type of awe that Shin Godzilla had over previous efforts, and seem to be inspired by Hideaki Anno.
More info as we get it and the full article can by found here.
Update: Netflix Japan's press release below.
The news came via Yahoo Japan which also suggests that directors Kōbun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita have a "aim for a spectacular world view and a human drama with two creators with individuality and global sense of talent".
It certainly sounds like they are looking to repeat the type of awe that Shin Godzilla had over previous efforts, and seem to be inspired by Hideaki Anno.
More info as we get it and the full article can by found here.
Update: Netflix Japan's press release below.
TOKYO, JAPAN 13 March 2017 - Netflix, the world’s leading Internet television network, today announced an exciting addition to its slate, an original Japanese animation based on the Godzilla character, which will have its exclusive premiere on Netflix worldwide following a Toho theatrical release in Japan.
The first-ever high quality animation of the iconic global monster franchise is set to offer an epic re-imagining of the Godzilla world of the future.
To bring to life Godzilla’s latest adaptation, Toho is working with leading Japanese anime studio Polygon Pictures (Knights of Sidonia, BLAME!), directors Kobun Shizuno (Knights of Sidonia, Detective Conan), and Hiroyuki Seshita (AJIN: Demi-Human, BLAME!) with a screenplay from acclaimed anime writer Gen Urobuchi (Psycho-Pass, Madoka Magika).
“We’re looking forward to bringing a spectacular entertainment experience for both existing fans of Godzilla and people new to the franchise”, said Godzilla director, Kobun Shibuno. Director Hiroyuki Seshita added, “I’m thrilled to collaborate with two very talented colleagues, Mr. Gen Urobuchi and Director Kobun Shizuno to bring to life a unique vision of a universal human drama set in an epic world.” Meanwhile, screenplay writer Gen Urobuchi added, “I am very honored to join this Godzilla project as one of its Japanese creators. I’m grateful for all the support and really excited to bringing this content to fans worldwide.”
"We are truly delighted to unveil Godzilla, which is the latest addition to our growing catalogue of Netflix original anime content”, said Greg Peters, President, Netflix Japan. "Working with the best creators such as Toho in bringing Godzilla to Netflix users in over 190 countries marks a major milestone for us."
Netflix has also revealed the star-studded voice cast who will be bringing the film to life, led by Yuki Kaji (Attack on Titan, AJIN: Demi-Human), Takahiro Sakurai (AJIN: Demi-Human, BLAME!), Tomokazu Sugita (Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Junichi Suwabe (Nodame Cantabile, Prince of Tennis), Kana Hanazawa (BLAME!, Psycho-Pass) and Mamoru Miyano (AJIN: Demi-Human, The Seven Deadly Sins).
Godzilla is set to be the latest addition to the growing slate of Netflix original anime content exclusively available to audiences around the world. Other Netflix exclusive anime titles include AJIN: Demi-Human, Kuromukuro, Magi: Adventure of Sinbad, Blame!, Gantz: O, Little Witch Academia, Cyborg 009 Call of Justice and Perfect Bones.
The first-ever high quality animation of the iconic global monster franchise is set to offer an epic re-imagining of the Godzilla world of the future.
To bring to life Godzilla’s latest adaptation, Toho is working with leading Japanese anime studio Polygon Pictures (Knights of Sidonia, BLAME!), directors Kobun Shizuno (Knights of Sidonia, Detective Conan), and Hiroyuki Seshita (AJIN: Demi-Human, BLAME!) with a screenplay from acclaimed anime writer Gen Urobuchi (Psycho-Pass, Madoka Magika).
“We’re looking forward to bringing a spectacular entertainment experience for both existing fans of Godzilla and people new to the franchise”, said Godzilla director, Kobun Shibuno. Director Hiroyuki Seshita added, “I’m thrilled to collaborate with two very talented colleagues, Mr. Gen Urobuchi and Director Kobun Shizuno to bring to life a unique vision of a universal human drama set in an epic world.” Meanwhile, screenplay writer Gen Urobuchi added, “I am very honored to join this Godzilla project as one of its Japanese creators. I’m grateful for all the support and really excited to bringing this content to fans worldwide.”
"We are truly delighted to unveil Godzilla, which is the latest addition to our growing catalogue of Netflix original anime content”, said Greg Peters, President, Netflix Japan. "Working with the best creators such as Toho in bringing Godzilla to Netflix users in over 190 countries marks a major milestone for us."
Netflix has also revealed the star-studded voice cast who will be bringing the film to life, led by Yuki Kaji (Attack on Titan, AJIN: Demi-Human), Takahiro Sakurai (AJIN: Demi-Human, BLAME!), Tomokazu Sugita (Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Junichi Suwabe (Nodame Cantabile, Prince of Tennis), Kana Hanazawa (BLAME!, Psycho-Pass) and Mamoru Miyano (AJIN: Demi-Human, The Seven Deadly Sins).
Godzilla is set to be the latest addition to the growing slate of Netflix original anime content exclusively available to audiences around the world. Other Netflix exclusive anime titles include AJIN: Demi-Human, Kuromukuro, Magi: Adventure of Sinbad, Blame!, Gantz: O, Little Witch Academia, Cyborg 009 Call of Justice and Perfect Bones.
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Another Godzilla Anime pic has surfaced, this one seems to be an early concept pic from the translation of the post from the official Twitter page. He is the (Google Translate) translation: "Today I will show you the initial image rough sketch. It is what the production designer of this work, who served as art director in numerous masterpieces, painted at the beginning of the project. #Anigodzi" (Japanese text-【AJ2017まであと20日】「AnimeJapan 2017」REDステージ（3/26）に『GODZILLA』は登場！ 本日は初期イメージラフスケッチをお見せします。数々の名作で美術監督を務めてきた本作のプロダクションデザイナーが企画初期に描いたものです。#anigodzi). Hopefully we get a full reveal at Anime Japan March 26 & 27.
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A new concept image for the Godzilla Anime film was posted on Twitter, yes this is an official image this time, and it reveals this may be a futuristic film. It was posted with a message that suggests they will be post images/updates as a countdown to Anime Japan 2017 that happens in a month on March 25 and 26. There is set to be a specific event for the film on the Red stage there. More info as we get it.
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When we posted about the Shin Godzilla Japanese Blu-ray release, and one of the Godzilla Store bonuses appeared to be an acrylic sheet but as it turns out it is actually a acrylic set of different versions of Godzilla and more in 1/800 scale. The set includes Godzilla '54, '84, GMK 2001, Burning Godzilla '95, Godzilla 2000 (1999), Final Wars Godzilla, and of course Shin Godzilla, it also comes with the Parliament building, back round, scale display, small name plates, and stands for all. The length of the back round is over 28 inches with a height of almost 6 inches, the monsters are in scale with each other with Shin Godzilla coming in at almost 6 inches and Godzilla '54 being about 1/2 to 1/3 the size. Check out the images courtesy of Dengeki Hobby.
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The image above posted on Twitter by @sttcom3373 appears to be a concept image much like the one we posted previously except this one reveals Godzilla. There are definitely similarities between the two, the writing in the upper right is almost the same as the previous pic and this version of Godzilla seems to have Shin Godzilla vibe. One major concern is no Toho copyright on the image which the previous one has. More as we get it. Thanks to MyKaiju Godzilla for the find.
From Twitter, (translation) "@sttcom3373 Sorry to the contrary! This is just a delusive fan art .... I do not have any relationship with official.",
actual Tweet is below.
From Twitter, (translation) "@sttcom3373 Sorry to the contrary! This is just a delusive fan art .... I do not have any relationship with official.",
actual Tweet is below.
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Warner Bros is releasing a new line of Blu-rays/DVDs under the banner, Monster Mayhem. They include re-releases of King Kong 1933, Godzilla 2014, Pacific Rim, as well as two packs including Godzilla/Pacific Rim and King Kong/Son Of Kong. These are being released to help promote the MonsterVerse with Kong and Godzilla. These will be released in February and from what we know will include both Blu-ray and DVD discs but no new content. More info on these as we get it.
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The Japanese site NitroPlus posted new info and a teaser (concept) image (above) for the upcoming Godzilla Animated film. Production and cast info as follows:
"A special stage of "GODZILLA", an animated feature film to be release in 2017. Meet the all-star voice actors who have played main rolls in many of the hit animes. Don't miss the chance to see what kind of characters they are going to play."
Anime Japan is March 23-26 at Animate Hall (Animate Ikebukuro Headquarters Store 9F), Tokyo.
More info as it becomes available.
- Scheduled for 2017
- Director: Hitoshi Shizuno / Hiroyuki Sakashita
- Story draft / script: Fictobasten
- Cast: Yuuki Kaji, Takahiro Sakurai, Tomokazu Sugita, Junichi Suwabe, Kanaka Hanazawa, Mamoru Miyano (Alphabetical order)
- Production: Toho
- Production: Polygon • Pictures
- Distribution: Toho Imaging Department
"A special stage of "GODZILLA", an animated feature film to be release in 2017. Meet the all-star voice actors who have played main rolls in many of the hit animes. Don't miss the chance to see what kind of characters they are going to play."
Anime Japan is March 23-26 at Animate Hall (Animate Ikebukuro Headquarters Store 9F), Tokyo.
More info as it becomes available.
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We have posted a few of the exclusives being offered with the Shin Godzilla Blu-ray release, Amazon Japan's Steelbook (above), 7 Eleven Japan's Kiryu figure, and the S.H. Shin Godzilla "bronze" figures. Now more have been revealed Chara-Ani's Godzilla Foot Type Powder Bead Cushion (no image), Sofmap's limited edition baseball hat, Tsutaya's T-card and tote bag set, Rakuten Book's t-shirt, and Lawson HMV's playing cards (no image). Prices on these bundles range based on 4K Blu-ray or regular Blu-ray set versions and by each release. Release dates are still the same for all. There was images for some of the items (below) but not all. Also of note with the Godzilla Store release there is a there is an acrylic standee set which we pictured but didn't note in our previous post. We will update with the missing items once we have images.
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As most of us know Godzilla evolves during the course of Shin Godzilla from some type of sea creature to his final gigantic form in the film, but thanks to The Art Of Shin Godzilla book we know that actual may not be his final evolutionary form.
As most of us learned in school evolution happens over many generations over thousands, millions, even billions of years, but what if something triggered it to happen quicker.
In Shin Godzilla this certainly looks to be the case, in the film there are four "forms" that Godzilla goes through, with the ending leaving open to a possible fifth form.
The thing is there are most likely many more forms to Godzilla during his evolution, as speculated when he was revealed that his early stage looks a lot like a Frilled Shark (bottom), and while he may not have been specifically a Frilled Shark he almost certainly evolved from something like that possible an unknown sea creature.
His evolution was most likely accelerated by nuclear energy, very much like past versions, so instead of taking years it takes days but it is not just the normal evolutionary process it's something far more scary.
It appears in the film Godzilla can adapt also at greater speed shown by him suddenly having new abilities, not only shooting the ray from his mouth but then his back as well.
As most of us learned in school evolution happens over many generations over thousands, millions, even billions of years, but what if something triggered it to happen quicker.
In Shin Godzilla this certainly looks to be the case, in the film there are four "forms" that Godzilla goes through, with the ending leaving open to a possible fifth form.
The thing is there are most likely many more forms to Godzilla during his evolution, as speculated when he was revealed that his early stage looks a lot like a Frilled Shark (bottom), and while he may not have been specifically a Frilled Shark he almost certainly evolved from something like that possible an unknown sea creature.
His evolution was most likely accelerated by nuclear energy, very much like past versions, so instead of taking years it takes days but it is not just the normal evolutionary process it's something far more scary.
It appears in the film Godzilla can adapt also at greater speed shown by him suddenly having new abilities, not only shooting the ray from his mouth but then his back as well.
One adaption is his ability to absorb other life forms, his tail is the first evidence of this showing what appear to be other sea life.
As in the films final scene, and now from The Art Of Shin Godzilla book, we realize the next evolution is human/Godzilla hybrids, but the question could be why.
We are possibly the most intelligent creatures on the planet but obviously not the most powerful, Godzilla "realizes" this so he absorbs humans into his body to "use and learn" from us.
The human/Godzilla hybrids could be in a sense our replacements
We are possibly the most intelligent creatures on the planet but obviously not the most powerful, Godzilla "realizes" this so he absorbs humans into his body to "use and learn" from us.
The human/Godzilla hybrids could be in a sense our replacements
going forward, they can fight us on more of an individual basis, one to one, where Godzilla can't, and allow Godzilla to continue to evolve even further. It's sort how we out lived the dinosaurs, we evolved to adapt better then they did. Godzilla maybe realize bigger isn't nessacarily better or that he needs to be more able to fight us.
Godzilla could be essentially making himself into a "God" like figure to his followers the human/Godzilla hybrids, "The Children Of Godzilla", his own race so to speak, what more perfect evolution could there be. We will just have to wait for the potential sequel to find out.
Note: photos in this article are from variest Facebook pages.
Godzilla could be essentially making himself into a "God" like figure to his followers the human/Godzilla hybrids, "The Children Of Godzilla", his own race so to speak, what more perfect evolution could there be. We will just have to wait for the potential sequel to find out.
Note: photos in this article are from variest Facebook pages.
Shin Godzilla's possible starting point.