The Detective Conan movie franchise has achieved a monumental milestone, surpassing a total of 100 million viewers in Japan. This remarkable feat is attributed to the 27th film in the series, “Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram,” garnering over 6.44 million viewers and 9.2 billion yen in just 18 days.
In doing so, Detective Conan becomes the third franchise in Japan to achieve the feat of 100 million tickets sold after Doraemon and Godzilla.
Distributor Toho highlighted the significance of this milestone, emphasizing that reaching 100 million with the 27th film is the fastest record in history.
“The number of 100 million people is close to Japan’s population and is truly a remarkable achievement worthy of being called a national work. In addition, surpassing 100 million people is a record following the movies ‘Doraemon’ and ‘Godzilla’ series, but surpassing it with the 27th instalment is the fastest record in history!“
To celebrate this landmark occasion, a commemorative video has been released,...
In doing so, Detective Conan becomes the third franchise in Japan to achieve the feat of 100 million tickets sold after Doraemon and Godzilla.
Distributor Toho highlighted the significance of this milestone, emphasizing that reaching 100 million with the 27th film is the fastest record in history.
“The number of 100 million people is close to Japan’s population and is truly a remarkable achievement worthy of being called a national work. In addition, surpassing 100 million people is a record following the movies ‘Doraemon’ and ‘Godzilla’ series, but surpassing it with the 27th instalment is the fastest record in history!“
To celebrate this landmark occasion, a commemorative video has been released,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The 27th feature film of Detective Conan, titled Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram, has been achieving remarkable success at the Japanese box office since its release on April 12, 2024.
According to the latest figures released by Kogyo Tsushin on April 22, the film has already surpassed 6.5 billion yen within just ten days of its premiere, drawing an attendance of nearly 4.47 million viewers.
The film had also achieved the second highest opening weekend collection for an anime movie, overtaking the opening week gross of Jjk 0 movie (2.6 billion yen).
It also surpassed the opening day numbers of the 26th feature film with a significant 112% increase.
Chika Nagaoka served as the director for Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram, with screenplay by Takahiro Okura.
The 26th feature film, Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine released on April 14, 2023, and had set a new record to become the first film of the franchise to earn 10,304,483,700 Billion Yen at the box office.
According to the latest figures released by Kogyo Tsushin on April 22, the film has already surpassed 6.5 billion yen within just ten days of its premiere, drawing an attendance of nearly 4.47 million viewers.
The film had also achieved the second highest opening weekend collection for an anime movie, overtaking the opening week gross of Jjk 0 movie (2.6 billion yen).
It also surpassed the opening day numbers of the 26th feature film with a significant 112% increase.
Chika Nagaoka served as the director for Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram, with screenplay by Takahiro Okura.
The 26th feature film, Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine released on April 14, 2023, and had set a new record to become the first film of the franchise to earn 10,304,483,700 Billion Yen at the box office.
- 4/22/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Following the record breaking premiere of Detective Conan‘s 27th feature film, the latest box office report revealed that the film has generated a revenue of 3,352,494,500 yen and attracted total of 2,274,333 viewers within the first three days of its release.
In doing so, the movie has achieved the second highest opening weekend collection for an anime movie, overtaking the opening week gross of Jjk 0 movie (2.6 billion yen), One Piece Film: Red (2.254 billion yen), Haikyu Movie (2.23 billion yen), Suzume (1.88 billion yen), The First Slam Dunk (1.295 billion yen) and even Hayao Miyzaki’s The Boy & The Heron in the process.
It only falls short of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train‘s opening week collection, which stands at 4.6 billion yen.
Below is a breakdown of Detective Conan film’s box office collection:
April 12 (Friday) – Audience: 638,119 people, Revenue: 962,785,780 yen April 13 (Saturday) – Audience: 839,126 people, Revenue: 1,239,818,980 yen April 14 (Sunday) – Audience: 797,088 people,...
In doing so, the movie has achieved the second highest opening weekend collection for an anime movie, overtaking the opening week gross of Jjk 0 movie (2.6 billion yen), One Piece Film: Red (2.254 billion yen), Haikyu Movie (2.23 billion yen), Suzume (1.88 billion yen), The First Slam Dunk (1.295 billion yen) and even Hayao Miyzaki’s The Boy & The Heron in the process.
It only falls short of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train‘s opening week collection, which stands at 4.6 billion yen.
Below is a breakdown of Detective Conan film’s box office collection:
April 12 (Friday) – Audience: 638,119 people, Revenue: 962,785,780 yen April 13 (Saturday) – Audience: 839,126 people, Revenue: 1,239,818,980 yen April 14 (Sunday) – Audience: 797,088 people,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Detective Conan’s 27th feature film, titled Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost, has achieved an remarkable milestone as it has become the top anime film opener of 2024, raking in an impressive 960 million yen on its opening day and drawing over 630,000 viewers.
This was revealed by distributor Toho during a special stage greeting event at Toho Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo on April 13, 2024.
The film released on April 12, 2024, in 515 theatres across Japan.
The film surpassed the opening day numbers of the 26th feature film, which was the first film in the series to surpass the 10 billion yen mark in revenue, with a significant 112% increase.
The film’s voice cast, including Minami Takayama, Va of Conan Edogawa and Kappei Yamaguchi, Va of Kaito Kid, expressed their amazement at the film’s phenomenal opening.
“900 million… What is it? It was a weekday, right!?,” exclaimed Takayama.
“630,000 people on the first day… I’m surprised. This...
This was revealed by distributor Toho during a special stage greeting event at Toho Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo on April 13, 2024.
The film released on April 12, 2024, in 515 theatres across Japan.
The film surpassed the opening day numbers of the 26th feature film, which was the first film in the series to surpass the 10 billion yen mark in revenue, with a significant 112% increase.
The film’s voice cast, including Minami Takayama, Va of Conan Edogawa and Kappei Yamaguchi, Va of Kaito Kid, expressed their amazement at the film’s phenomenal opening.
“900 million… What is it? It was a weekday, right!?,” exclaimed Takayama.
“630,000 people on the first day… I’m surprised. This...
- 4/13/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The official website of Detective Conan unveiled a second trailer for its upcoming 27th feature film, titled Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost, on Feb 15, 2024. The trailer previews the theme song for the film.
Japanese singer and songwriter aiko performed the theme song “Soushi Souai” (Mutual Love).
aiko expressed her enthusiasm on performing the theme song, stating, “I was so surprised and happy that I worked really hard every day.” Quoting a line by Shinichi, she added, “Shinichi once said, ‘Some things can only be conveyed through words,’ but I believe there are also things that can only be conveyed through music.
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost is scheduled to release in Japanese theatres on April 12, 2024.
Chika Nagaoka will serve as the director, with screenplay by Takahiro Okura.
The website describes the plot of the film as:
“In Hakodate, Hokkaido, a foreboding announcement arrives from the Kaito Kidat the repository of the Onoe Zaibatsu.
Japanese singer and songwriter aiko performed the theme song “Soushi Souai” (Mutual Love).
aiko expressed her enthusiasm on performing the theme song, stating, “I was so surprised and happy that I worked really hard every day.” Quoting a line by Shinichi, she added, “Shinichi once said, ‘Some things can only be conveyed through words,’ but I believe there are also things that can only be conveyed through music.
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost is scheduled to release in Japanese theatres on April 12, 2024.
Chika Nagaoka will serve as the director, with screenplay by Takahiro Okura.
The website describes the plot of the film as:
“In Hakodate, Hokkaido, a foreboding announcement arrives from the Kaito Kidat the repository of the Onoe Zaibatsu.
- 2/15/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The official website of Detective Conan revealed a new trailer for its upcoming 27th feature film, titled Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost, on Dec 26, 2023.
Accompanying the trailer is a new visual featuring Heiji, Conan, and Kaito Kid.
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost is scheduled to release in Japanese theatres on April 12, 2024.
Chika Nagaoka will serve as the director, with screenplay by Takahiro Okura.
The website describes the plot of the film as:
“In Hakodate, Hokkaido, a foreboding announcement arrives from the Kaito Kidat the repository of the Onoe Zaibatsu. This time, Kid is targeting a Japanese sword with connections to Toshizo HIijikata, the vice commander of Shinsengumi, who lived in the end of Edo period. As Kid pursues the Big Jewel, the question arises: why is he after a sword?
Meanwhile, the renowned detective from the west, Heiji Hattori, along with Conan and others, visits Hakodate for a kendo tournament.
Accompanying the trailer is a new visual featuring Heiji, Conan, and Kaito Kid.
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost is scheduled to release in Japanese theatres on April 12, 2024.
Chika Nagaoka will serve as the director, with screenplay by Takahiro Okura.
The website describes the plot of the film as:
“In Hakodate, Hokkaido, a foreboding announcement arrives from the Kaito Kidat the repository of the Onoe Zaibatsu. This time, Kid is targeting a Japanese sword with connections to Toshizo HIijikata, the vice commander of Shinsengumi, who lived in the end of Edo period. As Kid pursues the Big Jewel, the question arises: why is he after a sword?
Meanwhile, the renowned detective from the west, Heiji Hattori, along with Conan and others, visits Hakodate for a kendo tournament.
- 12/26/2023
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The official website of Detective Conan movie announced on Dec 6, 2023, that the franchise is getting a new compilation film titled “Detective Conan vs. Kaito Kid” ahead of the release of its upcoming 27th feature film, Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost.
Detective Conan vs. Kaito Kid is set to release on Jan 5, 2024.
Accompanying the announcement is a promo video and teaser visual. The Pv previews the film’s theme song, “Daitan,” performed by Wands.
Detective Conan vs. Kaito Kid compiles episodes from the TV series, including the origins of Kaito Kid, and the first encounter between Conan and Kid.
According to the website, the compilation film is a must watch to learn about the “beginning of the two,” Conan and Kid, and to enhance the enjoyment of the upcoming movie Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost.
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost is scheduled to release in Japanese theatres on April 12, 2024.
The 26th feature film,...
Detective Conan vs. Kaito Kid is set to release on Jan 5, 2024.
Accompanying the announcement is a promo video and teaser visual. The Pv previews the film’s theme song, “Daitan,” performed by Wands.
Detective Conan vs. Kaito Kid compiles episodes from the TV series, including the origins of Kaito Kid, and the first encounter between Conan and Kid.
According to the website, the compilation film is a must watch to learn about the “beginning of the two,” Conan and Kid, and to enhance the enjoyment of the upcoming movie Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost.
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost is scheduled to release in Japanese theatres on April 12, 2024.
The 26th feature film,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Following an extensive absence, the iconic monster Gamera returns in Kadokawa's latest anime, “Gamera Rebirth,” directed by Hiroyuki Seshita and with animation by Engi. The show's director previously co-directed the “Godzilla” anime trilogy with Kobun Shizuno, a series of films that had good ideas but fell short in their execution due to poor writing and were aesthetically underwhelming. Sadly, “Gamera Rebirth” doesn't fare much better, being a less-than-grand comeback for the giant turtle that's narratively flat and visually ugly.
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As four kids are carrying about with their lives in Japan in the summer of 1989, the country is suddenly attacked by various giant monsters. Even with the military's involvement, the creatures prove to put up a good fight, further posing a threat to the citizens. However, a sense of hope emerges when a giant turtle appears to protect humanity. Initially deemed a threat,...
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As four kids are carrying about with their lives in Japan in the summer of 1989, the country is suddenly attacked by various giant monsters. Even with the military's involvement, the creatures prove to put up a good fight, further posing a threat to the citizens. However, a sense of hope emerges when a giant turtle appears to protect humanity. Initially deemed a threat,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Sean Barry
- AsianMoviePulse
“The Journey” is a rather unique title in the field of anime. Co-produced by Toei Animation and Saudi Arabian Manga Productions, the movie had a production team of more than 330 individuals from Saudi talent and professionals in the field from Japan, where Saudi talents were trained and worked side by side with experts to enhance their skill set further. Kobun Shizuno of “Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle” fame directed a story that is distinctly Arabic, as it is inspired by a local folklore that tells the story of Aws, a potter in Makkah who takes up arms to protect his city against ruthless invaders who threaten to destroy the Kaaba. The film was initially planned to premiere in Southeast Asia in 2021 but was delayed due to the covid-19 pandemic.
The particular story is a retelling of an event in Arabian history generally known as “The Year of the Elephant”, when Abraha,...
The particular story is a retelling of an event in Arabian history generally known as “The Year of the Elephant”, when Abraha,...
- 12/15/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Animation feature “The Journey,” co-produced by Saudi animation studios Manga Productions and Japan’s Toei Animation, has struck a deal with Dubai-based exhibitor Vox Cinemas for theatrical distribution across the Middle East and North Africa.
Manga has also announced that the toon epic based on Saudi folklore and directed by Japan’s Shizuno Kobun (“Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle”) will be going out in Japan via Toei subsidiary T-Joy.
Distribution deals were announced at Berlin’s Efm market.
The co-production stems from a pact between the two companies made in November 2017, one month before Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year ban on cinemas. It is being touted as a milestone for Manga which is fully financing the $10-15 million project that is currently in post.
Manga will presenting the pic to prospective buyers for other territories at the Cannes Marche du Film in May.
The epic revolves around a...
Manga has also announced that the toon epic based on Saudi folklore and directed by Japan’s Shizuno Kobun (“Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle”) will be going out in Japan via Toei subsidiary T-Joy.
Distribution deals were announced at Berlin’s Efm market.
The co-production stems from a pact between the two companies made in November 2017, one month before Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year ban on cinemas. It is being touted as a milestone for Manga which is fully financing the $10-15 million project that is currently in post.
Manga will presenting the pic to prospective buyers for other territories at the Cannes Marche du Film in May.
The epic revolves around a...
- 2/24/2020
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Directors: Hiroyuki Seshita, Kôbun Shizuno/ Writers: Ishirô Honda, Yusuke Kozaki and Gen Urobuchi. Cast: Lucien Dodge, Kana Hanazawa, Ken'yû Horiuchi, Yûki Kaji and Mamoru Miyano. Fans of Toho's Godzilla franchise are better off watching Planet of the Monsters (2017) and City on the Edge of Battle together, rather than apart. This animated trilogy will conclude in November (in Japan), and the Netflix release will most likely follow after. City on the Edge is self-contained. But, the tease for what's next is worse than waiting for Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Part 2! With this film, a huge battle royale is coming. The first film had Godzilla facing Mecha Godzilla in a quick flashback. Other creatures had quick cameos, but to not have the King of Monsters have more face-offs against other kaijus is a letdown. He still has to fight those nuisance humans on the planet they once called home. They...
- 7/31/2018
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Featuring the voices of: Lucien Dodge, Kana Hanazawa, Kenyu Horiuchi, Yuki Kaji, Kenta Miyake, Mamoru Miyano, Kazuya Nakai, Ari Ozawa, Takahiro Sakurai, Tomokazu Sugita, Junichi Suwabe, Reina Ueda | Written by Yusuke Kozaki, Gen Urobuchi | Directed by Hiroyuki Seshita, Kôbun Shizuno
Following their crushing defeat at the hands of Godzilla Earth, Haruo Sakaki and his allies encounter a mysterious aboriginal tribe descended from the humans left behind on Earth 20,000 years ago, and uncover a mechanized city-sized fortress formed from the long-lost anti-Godzilla weapon Mechagodzilla.
Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle is the reportedly second entry – after its predecessor Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters led the charge into the newly established animated lore – of a new intended trilogy of films for the western hemisphere, yet installed as an anime TV show in Godzilla’s’ native Japan.
While the first entry didn’t necessarily impress on a story level with very little...
Following their crushing defeat at the hands of Godzilla Earth, Haruo Sakaki and his allies encounter a mysterious aboriginal tribe descended from the humans left behind on Earth 20,000 years ago, and uncover a mechanized city-sized fortress formed from the long-lost anti-Godzilla weapon Mechagodzilla.
Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle is the reportedly second entry – after its predecessor Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters led the charge into the newly established animated lore – of a new intended trilogy of films for the western hemisphere, yet installed as an anime TV show in Godzilla’s’ native Japan.
While the first entry didn’t necessarily impress on a story level with very little...
- 7/24/2018
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
"Humankind vs. the largest Godzilla ever." Netflix Japan has released an official trailer for the anime movie Godzilla: Monster Planet, which will be available for streaming worldwide from Netflix later this month. Thankfully not long of a wait after opening in Japan in November. Japan's big movie studio Toho produced that new live-action Godzilla movie Shin Godzilla in 2016, and followed it up with this new anime movie. The two could not be more different, with this one being set in the far future. After half-century of the war against gigantic monsters, the human race, deciding to escape the planet Earth for safety, creates a small group to go on a exhibition mission back to the planet. Only to return to a world dominated by Godzilla. The voice cast includes Kana Hanazawa, Ken'yû Horiuchi, Yuki Kaji, and Kenta Miyake. Watch below. Here's the new trailers for Hiroyuki Seshita & Kôbun Shizuno's Godzilla: Monster Planet,...
- 1/8/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Bloody Disgusting reader Chris Ell recently received the November issue of Hobby Japan, which contained an awesome two-page spread of a Yuji Sakai sculpt of the new Godzilla from Netflix’s forthcoming “Monster Planet”. It’s quite possibly our best look at the new Godzilla yet! Directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters is the very […]...
- 10/31/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Toho has released a cool new trailer for the upcoming anime Netflix film Godzilla: Monster Planet and it's got a good amount of new footage for you to enjoy. A lot of that footage highlights Godzilla and Godzilla being attacked by humans who are fighting to get their world back. Of course, this is all happening while typical anime music plays over the action. The movie looks like it's gonna be a blast!
Here's the previously released detailed synopsis:
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 lasted for half a century, human beings has experienced continuous defeat, and finally plans to escape from the Earth. And in 2048, only...
Here's the previously released detailed synopsis:
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 lasted for half a century, human beings has experienced continuous defeat, and finally plans to escape from the Earth. And in 2048, only...
- 10/24/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Toho Animation have released a brand new trailer for the Godzilla anime, Godzilla: Monster Planet, which is directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita, and set for erelease next month.
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 lasted for half a century, human beings have experienced continuous defeat, and finally plan to escape from the Earth. And in 2048, only those who were selected by the A.I. managed under the central government boarded the inter-sidereal emigrant spaceship “Aratrum” to head for “Tau Cetus e”, the planet beyond the distance of 11.9 light-year. However, the environmental condition differences between that of the Earth and Tau e, which they finally arrived...
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 lasted for half a century, human beings have experienced continuous defeat, and finally plan to escape from the Earth. And in 2048, only those who were selected by the A.I. managed under the central government boarded the inter-sidereal emigrant spaceship “Aratrum” to head for “Tau Cetus e”, the planet beyond the distance of 11.9 light-year. However, the environmental condition differences between that of the Earth and Tau e, which they finally arrived...
- 10/24/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Before Godzilla returns to the big screen in live-action form, you can see the radioactive reptile wreak havoc in Toho's new animated Godzilla movie that will be released on Netflix after a theatrical run in Japan. The Japanese trailer for the film takes you into the future for an epic showdown between humans and the creature who now rules their world.
"Since it was first released as a feature film in 1954, “Godzilla” has become a colossal cultural icon loved by millions around the world. The 2016 release of “Shin Godzilla”, directed by Hideaki Anno, reinvigorated the franchise with a novel and realistic depiction of the iconic monster story, earning 82.5 million Us dollars at the box-office and capturing the imagination of new and old fans alike. Now in 2017, Godzilla evolves in an unexpected direction as a feature-length animated film.
The animated movie takes the franchise into uncharted territory -- a harsh world...
"Since it was first released as a feature film in 1954, “Godzilla” has become a colossal cultural icon loved by millions around the world. The 2016 release of “Shin Godzilla”, directed by Hideaki Anno, reinvigorated the franchise with a novel and realistic depiction of the iconic monster story, earning 82.5 million Us dollars at the box-office and capturing the imagination of new and old fans alike. Now in 2017, Godzilla evolves in an unexpected direction as a feature-length animated film.
The animated movie takes the franchise into uncharted territory -- a harsh world...
- 8/17/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Not too long ago, we got our first taste of the upcoming anime Godzilla: Monster Planet in a teaser. The teaser was…underwhelming to say the least. It showed us very little of what to expect, and frankly, I don’t care for the CG visual effects they’re going for in the flick itself.
Of course, you could only judge so much of a film on a 30-second teaser, and I was more than willing to give the film another chance to wow me. Toho recently put out a new one minute and 15 second trailer, and while it didn’t quite wow me, it was a step up from the first one. Admittedly, I’m still no thrilled with the animation style we settled on, and I can’t speak Japanese to save my life, but I do feel like this one shows more of the dark and immense atmosphere of the film.
Of course, you could only judge so much of a film on a 30-second teaser, and I was more than willing to give the film another chance to wow me. Toho recently put out a new one minute and 15 second trailer, and while it didn’t quite wow me, it was a step up from the first one. Admittedly, I’m still no thrilled with the animation style we settled on, and I can’t speak Japanese to save my life, but I do feel like this one shows more of the dark and immense atmosphere of the film.
- 8/17/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
A new Japanese trailer has been released for Toho's upcoming anime film Godzilla: Monster Planet and it looks so freakin' awesome! This is our best looks yet at the film that is set to be released on Netflix later this year. Even though there are no English subtitles, this trailer shows off some pretty exciting sequences and it's got some stunning visuals that you're gonna love! I'm seriously impressed by what I see in this trailer and I'm super excited about watching this movie! It just looks like a badass anime.
You've gotta watch this trailer and tell us what you think! But first, here's the detailed synopsis:
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.
You've gotta watch this trailer and tell us what you think! But first, here's the detailed synopsis:
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.
- 8/16/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Toho may not be able to make another live-action Godzilla movie until after 2020, but the good news is that they’ve got an animated feature on the way this year. Directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters is the very first animated film in the franchise, and it’s headed to theaters in […]...
- 8/16/2017
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Netflix is going all in on anime as they add the eagerly anticipated Godzilla movie and 12 other projects to their slate of upcoming programming. Deadline says in addition to the series the network is also overseeing the development of Cannon Busters, Devilman Crybaby, B: The Beginning, and Knights Of The Zodiac: Saint Seiya just to name a few.
The Godzilla and Saint Seiya grabs really show that Netflix is working to grab their Western audience who loves anime, but with competitors like Crunchyroll and Funimation (who was recently bought by Sony) in the mix, who knows if they'll be able to compete on that front. Time will tell, but the addition of so many projects seems promising for the future of anime on the platform.
Below you'll find details photos and some trailer for the anime projects that Netflix has picked up!
Cannon Busters
Created, directed and executive produced...
The Godzilla and Saint Seiya grabs really show that Netflix is working to grab their Western audience who loves anime, but with competitors like Crunchyroll and Funimation (who was recently bought by Sony) in the mix, who knows if they'll be able to compete on that front. Time will tell, but the addition of so many projects seems promising for the future of anime on the platform.
Below you'll find details photos and some trailer for the anime projects that Netflix has picked up!
Cannon Busters
Created, directed and executive produced...
- 8/2/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters is the very first animated film in the franchise, headed to theaters in Japan this coming November 17. It then arrives on Netflix at a later date, either in late 2017 or early 2018. Today brings a slew of new images and info via SciFi […]...
- 7/31/2017
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Toho Animation have released the first teaser for the first Godzilla anime Ever, Godzilla: Monster Planet, which is directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita. The film is set for a release later this year.
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 lasted for half a century, human beings have experienced continuous defeat, and finally plan to escape from the Earth. And in 2048, only those who were selected by the A.I. managed under the central government boarded the inter-sidereal emigrant spaceship “Aratrum” to head for “Tau Cetus e”, the planet beyond the distance of 11.9 light-year. However, the environmental condition differences between that of the Earth and Tau e,...
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 lasted for half a century, human beings have experienced continuous defeat, and finally plan to escape from the Earth. And in 2048, only those who were selected by the A.I. managed under the central government boarded the inter-sidereal emigrant spaceship “Aratrum” to head for “Tau Cetus e”, the planet beyond the distance of 11.9 light-year. However, the environmental condition differences between that of the Earth and Tau e,...
- 7/8/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Sneak Peek new footage, plus images from the upcoming animated 'kaiju', Toho release "Godzilla: Monster Planet", the first film in a new trilogy, premiering November 2017 on Netflix:
"...in the year 2048, the human race is forced to leave Earth after decades of losing against 'Godzilla' and other giant monsters. They take a twenty year journey to another planet called 'Tau Cetie', but upon arrival, they discover that the planet has become uninhabitable.
"As living conditions on their ship deteriorate, a young man named 'Haruo' spearheads a movement to return to Earth and take it back from the monsters.
"The ship successfully makes the return voyage, but the crew discovers that twenty thousand years have passed and Earth's ecosystem has evolved, with Godzilla reigning atop the new monster food chain..."
"Godzilla: Monster Planet", is directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita, starring the voice talents of Yuki Kaji, Takahiro Sakurai, Mamoru Miyano,...
"...in the year 2048, the human race is forced to leave Earth after decades of losing against 'Godzilla' and other giant monsters. They take a twenty year journey to another planet called 'Tau Cetie', but upon arrival, they discover that the planet has become uninhabitable.
"As living conditions on their ship deteriorate, a young man named 'Haruo' spearheads a movement to return to Earth and take it back from the monsters.
"The ship successfully makes the return voyage, but the crew discovers that twenty thousand years have passed and Earth's ecosystem has evolved, with Godzilla reigning atop the new monster food chain..."
"Godzilla: Monster Planet", is directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita, starring the voice talents of Yuki Kaji, Takahiro Sakurai, Mamoru Miyano,...
- 7/7/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Godzilla: Monster Planet Trailer and Poster Hiroyuki Seshita, Kôbun Shizuno‘s Godzilla: Monster Planet (2017) teaser trailer and movie poster stars Yuki Kaji, Mamoru Miyano, Kana Hanazawa, Junichi Suwabe, and Takahiro Sakurai. Godzilla: Monster Planet‘s plot synopsis: “Years into the future and the human race has been defeated several times by [...]
Continue reading: Godzilla: Monster Planet (2017) Teaser Trailer: Kaijus Have Taken Over the World...
Continue reading: Godzilla: Monster Planet (2017) Teaser Trailer: Kaijus Have Taken Over the World...
- 7/6/2017
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Godzilla is having something of a resurgence in the mainstream. In the past couple years, there have been a couple live-action films — one from America, and one from Japan. Additionally, we have a sequel on the way to Gareth Edwards’ version, as well as a new animated film from Toho Animation. Today, we’re here to take a look at what the animated film, Godzilla: Monster Planet has to offer.
The film come from the mind of famous screenwriter Gen Urobuchi, who anime fans will recognize as the scribe behind such hits as Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Fate/Zero, Expelled From Paradise, and Psycho-Pass. The writer is well known for going big with his ideas. He hits big, but also tends to miss big as well.
Taking the helm are Hiroyuki Seshita and Kobun Shizuno. The former director is perhaps a bit more notable due to his involvement in the...
The film come from the mind of famous screenwriter Gen Urobuchi, who anime fans will recognize as the scribe behind such hits as Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Fate/Zero, Expelled From Paradise, and Psycho-Pass. The writer is well known for going big with his ideas. He hits big, but also tends to miss big as well.
Taking the helm are Hiroyuki Seshita and Kobun Shizuno. The former director is perhaps a bit more notable due to his involvement in the...
- 7/6/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Toho has released the first trailer for their Godzilla: Monster Planet anime film and it looks pretty freakin' awesome! This first trailer gives us a great tease of what this movie will entail and it's very different from anything we've ever seen from the Godzilla franchise! The story is set 20,000 years in the future and the planet Earth is ruled by Godzilla and other kaiju monsters and the humans want to take it back!
This film will be Toho's 30th Godzilla movie and I can't wait to see it! Here's the detailed synopsis:
The last summer of the 20th century. On that day, the human race realized that they were not the only ruler of the planet earth.
The emergence of gigantic monsters “kaiju” and the ultimate existence that even can destroy the kaijus, Godzilla. After half-century of the war against the kaijus, the human race repeatedly defeated and decided to escape from the earth.
This film will be Toho's 30th Godzilla movie and I can't wait to see it! Here's the detailed synopsis:
The last summer of the 20th century. On that day, the human race realized that they were not the only ruler of the planet earth.
The emergence of gigantic monsters “kaiju” and the ultimate existence that even can destroy the kaijus, Godzilla. After half-century of the war against the kaijus, the human race repeatedly defeated and decided to escape from the earth.
- 7/6/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
While Michael Dougherty is hard at work bringing Godzilla: King of the Monsters to life, Toho is getting set to unleash the 32 film in their Godzilla series. Directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita, Godzilla: Monster Planet is the very first animated film in the franchise, headed to theaters in Japan this coming November. […]...
- 7/6/2017
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Godzilla continues to dominate the world. Godzilla: King of the Monsters, a follow-up to 2014's Godzilla, in in production, with Godzilla Vs. Kong following in 2020. In the meantime, Toho and Polygon Pictures are creating an anime film titled Godzilla: Monster Planet, which will premiere this November on Netflix, in the United States. The film will be directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita which focuses on humans returning to Earth after 20,000 years to find an ecosystem ruled over by Godzilla.
Related: Netflix's Godzilla Anime Has A Title, Synopsis, and Poster!
We have the latest poster for Godzilla: Monster Planet, and boy, is it beautiful. One wishes the live-action features would get posters as stylish as this:
The incredibly long, official synopsis is as follows:
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...
Related: Netflix's Godzilla Anime Has A Title, Synopsis, and Poster!
We have the latest poster for Godzilla: Monster Planet, and boy, is it beautiful. One wishes the live-action features would get posters as stylish as this:
The incredibly long, official synopsis is as follows:
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...
- 6/14/2017
- by Nick Doll
- LRMonline.com
Zombillenium announced as opener; China named as guest country, Guillermo del Toro to return.
French animator and illustrator Arthur de Pin’s child-friendly comedy-horror tale Zombillenium (pictured) - set against the backdrop of an amusement-terror park were the staff are a motley crew of vampires, zombies and werewolves - will open this year’s edition of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, running June 12-17 this year.
It is among nine special event screenings including Pixar’s Cars 3, which will be proceeded by a presentation of footage from Mexico-set, Day of the Dead-inspired drama Coco in the presence of director Lee Unkrich, producer Darla K. Anderson and co-director Adrian Molina; Despicable Me 3 and The Big Bad Fox And Other Animals.
Zombillenium will also compete in the 10-title feature film competition.
Other contenders for Annecy’s Cristal for best feature film include Iranian director Ali Soozandeh’s Tehran Taboo, exploring sexuality...
French animator and illustrator Arthur de Pin’s child-friendly comedy-horror tale Zombillenium (pictured) - set against the backdrop of an amusement-terror park were the staff are a motley crew of vampires, zombies and werewolves - will open this year’s edition of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, running June 12-17 this year.
It is among nine special event screenings including Pixar’s Cars 3, which will be proceeded by a presentation of footage from Mexico-set, Day of the Dead-inspired drama Coco in the presence of director Lee Unkrich, producer Darla K. Anderson and co-director Adrian Molina; Despicable Me 3 and The Big Bad Fox And Other Animals.
Zombillenium will also compete in the 10-title feature film competition.
Other contenders for Annecy’s Cristal for best feature film include Iranian director Ali Soozandeh’s Tehran Taboo, exploring sexuality...
- 4/25/2017
- ScreenDaily
Netflix will bring subscribers Godzilla: Monster Planet sometime later this year, which will first open in Japan this November. The animated movie is the 30th Toho-produced Godzilla picture. Kobun Shizuno (Detective Conan) and Hiroyuki Seshita (Ajin) co-directed the picture, which is set 20,000 years in the future when Godzilla and monsters rule the Earth. Below, learn more about the […]
The post ‘Godzilla: Monster Planet’ Concept Art and Synopsis: When Monsters Reign Supreme appeared first on /Film.
The post ‘Godzilla: Monster Planet’ Concept Art and Synopsis: When Monsters Reign Supreme appeared first on /Film.
- 3/25/2017
- by Jack Giroux
- Slash Film
Godzilla is hot, hot, hot right now! Hotter than his atomic breath.
In 2014, the King of the Monsters returned in a big way (pun intended) in Gareth Edwards' Godzilla, the official start of the MonsterVerse. Last year saw the release of Shin Godzilla, the latest Japanese entry in their storied franchise dating back to 1954. And there's more Godzilla to come, both in the MonsterVerse's Godzilla: King Of The Monsters and Godzilla Vs Kong, as well as a new anime film set for release on Nextflix. Said anime film is now officially titled Godzilla: Kaiju Wajusei, which translates to Godzilla: Monster Planet.
We knew little about the film up until this point, but now Anime News Network has updates from Polygon Pictures' official website. More specifically, a poster and full synopsis!
I don't speak or read Japanese, but the Anime News Network reports the poster reads,...
In 2014, the King of the Monsters returned in a big way (pun intended) in Gareth Edwards' Godzilla, the official start of the MonsterVerse. Last year saw the release of Shin Godzilla, the latest Japanese entry in their storied franchise dating back to 1954. And there's more Godzilla to come, both in the MonsterVerse's Godzilla: King Of The Monsters and Godzilla Vs Kong, as well as a new anime film set for release on Nextflix. Said anime film is now officially titled Godzilla: Kaiju Wajusei, which translates to Godzilla: Monster Planet.
We knew little about the film up until this point, but now Anime News Network has updates from Polygon Pictures' official website. More specifically, a poster and full synopsis!
I don't speak or read Japanese, but the Anime News Network reports the poster reads,...
- 3/24/2017
- by Nick Doll
- LRMonline.com
It's amazing to see the strength of some characters in film over decades. Although very cheesy at times, Godzilla has now been around for over 60 years. First brought to life by Toho Company in 1954. Later he was re-imagined by director Roland Emmerich in the American film titled Godzilla. This version of the classic monster was not received well by fans of the films. Then in 2014 Gareth Edwards took the helm of Godzilla's American reboot and the start of Legendary Picture's "MonsterVerse", which we now know also include's the legendary King Kong.
With Godzilla continuing to entertain fans worldwide, IGN reported that a new Godzilla film would be released in theaters in Japan and then later also be released on Netflix. The movie is being made by a Japanese anime studio called Polygon Pictures. They will be attempting to re-imagine the character in a futuristic world. It is being directed...
With Godzilla continuing to entertain fans worldwide, IGN reported that a new Godzilla film would be released in theaters in Japan and then later also be released on Netflix. The movie is being made by a Japanese anime studio called Polygon Pictures. They will be attempting to re-imagine the character in a futuristic world. It is being directed...
- 3/15/2017
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
In recent years, monster fans have heard the mighty roar of the radioactive reptile, and the King of the Monsters shows no signs of slowing down, as Netflix and Toho are now teaming up for a new anime Godzilla project.
The Godzilla anime will be released globally on Netflix after a Japanese theatrical release via Toho. An exact release date and trailer have not yet been revealed, but you can check out concept art from the anime below, via the official site.
Press Release: 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.
The Godzilla anime will be released globally on Netflix after a Japanese theatrical release via Toho. An exact release date and trailer have not yet been revealed, but you can check out concept art from the anime below, via the official site.
Press Release: 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.
- 3/14/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
After more than 50 years, the King of the Monsters is getting the anime treatment. Toho is producing their first-ever Godzilla anime film, which will be heading to Netflix later this year.
After years of inactivity, the Godzilla franchise has become very productive lately. 2014 gave us Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla, which will spawn a sequel Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019. A Japanese version by Toho called Shin Godzilla came out last year, winning Best Picture at the Japanese Academy Awards. And 2020 will give us the long-awaited crossover remake Godzilla vs. King Kong. On top of all that, we’re getting an anime film.
According to the site Bloody Disgusting, Netflix Japan announced the new animated film via Twitter. Co-Produced by Toho and Polygon Pictures. The film will be scripted by Gen Urobuchi and co-directed by Hiroyuki Seshita and Kôbun Shizuno, along with a voice actor cast including Yuuki Kaji, Takahiro Sakurai,...
After years of inactivity, the Godzilla franchise has become very productive lately. 2014 gave us Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla, which will spawn a sequel Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019. A Japanese version by Toho called Shin Godzilla came out last year, winning Best Picture at the Japanese Academy Awards. And 2020 will give us the long-awaited crossover remake Godzilla vs. King Kong. On top of all that, we’re getting an anime film.
According to the site Bloody Disgusting, Netflix Japan announced the new animated film via Twitter. Co-Produced by Toho and Polygon Pictures. The film will be scripted by Gen Urobuchi and co-directed by Hiroyuki Seshita and Kôbun Shizuno, along with a voice actor cast including Yuuki Kaji, Takahiro Sakurai,...
- 3/14/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Ryan Lambie Aug 22, 2016
Japan's most famous kaiju is to get an animated feature film, as Toho announces the "big-scale" Godzilla...
Godzilla may have passed his 60th birthday, but the city-levelling creature still holds as much fascination as he ever did. Gareth Edwards' Us Godzilla film marked the kaiju's anniversary back in 2014, while this year's Shin Godzilla was a huge hit in Japan in June. The Japanese studio that created Godzilla (or Gojira, as he's known in the far east) isn't stopping with that hit, either.
According to Variety, Toho is in the process of making an animated movie, simply called Godzilla, which it describes as a "big-scale" feature film - a contrast from the fondly-remembered but goofy TV series co-created by Hanna-Barbera in the 1970s. Animation will be handled by Tokyo's Polygon Pictures, the studio behind such things as Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence and Transformers Prime. As such,...
Japan's most famous kaiju is to get an animated feature film, as Toho announces the "big-scale" Godzilla...
Godzilla may have passed his 60th birthday, but the city-levelling creature still holds as much fascination as he ever did. Gareth Edwards' Us Godzilla film marked the kaiju's anniversary back in 2014, while this year's Shin Godzilla was a huge hit in Japan in June. The Japanese studio that created Godzilla (or Gojira, as he's known in the far east) isn't stopping with that hit, either.
According to Variety, Toho is in the process of making an animated movie, simply called Godzilla, which it describes as a "big-scale" feature film - a contrast from the fondly-remembered but goofy TV series co-created by Hanna-Barbera in the 1970s. Animation will be handled by Tokyo's Polygon Pictures, the studio behind such things as Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence and Transformers Prime. As such,...
- 8/22/2016
- Den of Geek
Toho, the Japanese production company behind Godzilla, has announced that they will be developing the first feature-length anime Godzilla movie with Polygon Pictures! The movie is currently just called Godzilla, and it's scheduled to be released in 2017.
The film is being co-directed by Kobun Shizuno (Detective Conan series) and Hiroyuki Seshita (Knights of Sidonia). The script for the film is being written by Gen Urobuchi, who is a popular writer of graphic novels, light novels, and anime scripts. One of his most recent credits includes the 2015 feature animation film Psycho-Pass: The Movie. Shizuno offered up the following brief statement:
“We’re aiming to make a big-scale animation entertainment that people who love Godzilla and people who know nothing about him can both enjoy."
There's no information on what the story will entail, but we have the image above that comes from the official website. It looks like a sci-fi...
The film is being co-directed by Kobun Shizuno (Detective Conan series) and Hiroyuki Seshita (Knights of Sidonia). The script for the film is being written by Gen Urobuchi, who is a popular writer of graphic novels, light novels, and anime scripts. One of his most recent credits includes the 2015 feature animation film Psycho-Pass: The Movie. Shizuno offered up the following brief statement:
“We’re aiming to make a big-scale animation entertainment that people who love Godzilla and people who know nothing about him can both enjoy."
There's no information on what the story will entail, but we have the image above that comes from the official website. It looks like a sci-fi...
- 8/19/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
With Godzilla: Resurgence making drug cartel dollars at the Japanese box office (opened in Japan on July 29), it seems that Polygon Pictures (Transformers Prime series) is now doing an animated film adaptation of Godzilla and has been green-lit. The Godzilla franchise already inspired two animated series: one from Hanna-Barbera in 1978 and one that served as a follow-up to the 1998 film.
Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita are directing the film from a screenplay written by Gen Urobuchi. No official title nor release date for the film has revealed.
For now check out the official website, which is now live.
Source: animeanime.jp...
Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita are directing the film from a screenplay written by Gen Urobuchi. No official title nor release date for the film has revealed.
For now check out the official website, which is now live.
Source: animeanime.jp...
- 8/19/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
It’s hard to keep a good man down. It’s even hard to keep a city-destroying monster at bay. Godzilla has never disappeared from Japanese screens for as long as he was absent from American movie theaters — 1998 to 2014 — and it’s been announced that the next installment in the series from Toho will be an anime film set to arrive next year.
Read More: ‘Godzilla: Resurgence’ Trailer: The Beloved Monster Returns In Toho’s First Godzilla Movie In A Decade
Written by Gen Urobuchi and directed by Kobun Shizuno, the film is currently untitled. A website launched for it today and, though it won’t offer prospective viewers much information about the project, it does feature some striking concept art: three astronauts who’ve either intentionally brought their spacecraft down above a lush, blue-tinted valley or perhaps landed there by necessity. Godzilla himself is nowhere to be seen,...
Read More: ‘Godzilla: Resurgence’ Trailer: The Beloved Monster Returns In Toho’s First Godzilla Movie In A Decade
Written by Gen Urobuchi and directed by Kobun Shizuno, the film is currently untitled. A website launched for it today and, though it won’t offer prospective viewers much information about the project, it does feature some striking concept art: three astronauts who’ve either intentionally brought their spacecraft down above a lush, blue-tinted valley or perhaps landed there by necessity. Godzilla himself is nowhere to be seen,...
- 8/18/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
August usually is the month with the highest Korean Cinema Box Office activity ,and this year there was no surprise.
Overview
More than 30 million people went to the South Korean cinemas with a total sales that reached the $ 200 million dollars. Since February the foreign films gather most of the audience but this month things changed. Korean Films were watched by more than 21 million people (68 % of the market) with sales that over pass the $130 million dollars. On the other had Foreign Films were watched by 9.7 million people and got sales for $ 63 million dollars. The big change in the audience distribution can be attributed to the highly awaited films release this month.
Compared to last year there were a small decrease (-4.61 %) of the total admissions. Korean films also show a decrease of -16.48 %. On the other hand Foreign Films show an increase on the total admissions. Sales compared to last year...
Overview
More than 30 million people went to the South Korean cinemas with a total sales that reached the $ 200 million dollars. Since February the foreign films gather most of the audience but this month things changed. Korean Films were watched by more than 21 million people (68 % of the market) with sales that over pass the $130 million dollars. On the other had Foreign Films were watched by 9.7 million people and got sales for $ 63 million dollars. The big change in the audience distribution can be attributed to the highly awaited films release this month.
Compared to last year there were a small decrease (-4.61 %) of the total admissions. Korean films also show a decrease of -16.48 %. On the other hand Foreign Films show an increase on the total admissions. Sales compared to last year...
- 9/20/2015
- by Sebastian Nadilo
- AsianMoviePulse
Writer: Sadayuki Mirai
Director: Kobun Shizuno
Release date: April 2014 (Japan)
Production Company: Polygon Pictures
Creator: Tsutomu Nihei
During a viewing of the first five episodes of Knights Of Sidonia, one of my friends exclaimed, “It’s like Attack On Titan… in space!” Which, for all its simplicity, is not an untrue statement: both boast a broad, futuristic, fantastical setting, mysterious monsters that seem to want to annihilate humanity, and young people who must step up to the plate and acquire skills to defeat them. What’s interesting is that Tsutomu Nihei, creator of the manga Sidonia is based on, has been at the game much longer than many of his peers (including Titan creator Hajime Isayama, who listed Nihei as a mangaka he “admires”), and Nihei is an expert at science fiction world-building—as evidenced in his previous series Biomega and Blame!. So, although the surface structure of Sidonia is...
Director: Kobun Shizuno
Release date: April 2014 (Japan)
Production Company: Polygon Pictures
Creator: Tsutomu Nihei
During a viewing of the first five episodes of Knights Of Sidonia, one of my friends exclaimed, “It’s like Attack On Titan… in space!” Which, for all its simplicity, is not an untrue statement: both boast a broad, futuristic, fantastical setting, mysterious monsters that seem to want to annihilate humanity, and young people who must step up to the plate and acquire skills to defeat them. What’s interesting is that Tsutomu Nihei, creator of the manga Sidonia is based on, has been at the game much longer than many of his peers (including Titan creator Hajime Isayama, who listed Nihei as a mangaka he “admires”), and Nihei is an expert at science fiction world-building—as evidenced in his previous series Biomega and Blame!. So, although the surface structure of Sidonia is...
- 5/16/2014
- by Holly Interlandi
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
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