About GODZILLA Planet of the Monsters

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About

GODZILLA Planet of the Monsters is a 2017 Japanese animated film in the kaiju (monster) genre. It is part of the Godzilla franchise and is directed by Hiroyuki Seshita and Kōbun Shizuno. The film is set in the future, where humanity has been driven off the Earth by Godzilla and is now attempting to reclaim the planet. It is the first film in the trilogy, followed by Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle and Godzilla: The Planet Eater.

The plot revolves around a group of human survivors who return to Earth 20,000 years after Godzilla forced them to flee. They find the planet now dominated by Godzilla and other terrifying creatures. The humans, led by a young soldier named Haruo Sakaki, team up with a race of aliens called the Exif to launch an attack on Godzilla and take back their home planet.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Toho Animation and animated by Polygon Pictures. It was announced in August 2016 and released in Japan on November 17, 2017. The production team aimed to reimagine Godzilla in a futuristic setting and create a new take on the character while staying true to its origins.

The animation was done using a combination of 3D computer graphics and hand-drawn elements to create a realistic and visually stunning world. The filmmakers collaborated with renowned special effects artist Shinji Higuchi, who previously worked on films like Shin Godzilla and Attack on Titan.

Actors

• Mamoru Miyano as Haruo Sakaki - The main protagonist, a young soldier who leads the fight against Godzilla
• Takahiro Sakurai as Metphies - An alien priest of the Exif race who helps the humans in their battle against Godzilla
• Kana Hanazawa as Yuko Tani - A scientist who plays a key role in the mission to reclaim Earth
• Yuki Kaji as Adam Bindewald - Another human soldier who joins Haruo in the fight
• Tomokazu Sugita as Martin Lazzari - The captain of the spaceship used by the humans

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• GODZILLA Planet of the Monsters is the first animated Godzilla film produced by Toho Animation.
• It is also the first film in a trilogy, making it a significant addition to the Godzilla franchise.
• The film's Japanese title is "GODZILLA 怪獣惑星" (Gojira: Kaijū Wakusei).
• GODZILLA Planet of the Monsters was released globally on Netflix.
• The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with some praising the animation and visuals while others felt the story was lacking.

Awards

No awards have been awarded specifically to GODZILLA Planet of the Monsters.

Quotes

• "Our battle against Godzilla will decide the fate of humanity."
• "This planet belongs to us, not Godzilla."
• "Even if we fail, we will never stop fighting."

Music

The music for GODZILLA Planet of the Monsters was composed by Takayuki Hattori. The score captures the epic and grandiose nature of the film, enhancing the action and emotional moments.

Soundtrack

• Opening Theme: "WHITE OUT" by XAI
• Ending Theme: "THE SKY FALLS" by XAI
• Score composed by Takayuki Hattori