On Saturday evening, kaiju fans in Shinjuku were treated with the premiere of the short film Tokyo Godzillas, a brand new project that was projection mapped onto the side of the Tokyo Metropolitan Building. Previously, Tokyo Night & Light has put on other similar shows to boost nightlife tourism in the area, one of note being Godzilla: Attack on Tokyo. During this premiere, the 1954 Godzilla suit replica seen at events such as Godzillafest was in attendance to introduce the film.
This new short film highlights the epic 70-year history of the Big G, as it features appearances from seven different incarnations of Godzilla! The short showcases the beginning and ending of the series so far, starting off with Godzilla 1954 and culminating in an epic appearance by the Minus One design. Chibi Godzilla, a popular, more youth-centric version of Godzilla, also makes a humorous appearance at the end. Other Godzillas including the “Burning” version from Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah and the designs from Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla, Godzilla: Final Wars, and Shin Godzilla.
Fans can view the short film in Shinjuku at 5:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM, and 9:30PM on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Screenings are subject to weather and may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. As a bonus, the previous film, Godzilla: Attack on Tokyo, will play at 7:00PM and 9:00PM on the same schedule. For additional information, we invite you to access Tokyo Night & Light official website.
Regarding this epic attraction, Tokyo Night & Light states:
“A powerful, completely original film that combines special effects and CG The first half of the film was shot using a Godzilla suit, as in the previous films, and the second half shows Godzilla rampaging through Tokyo in full CG. The timeless beauty of the film, which combines the realism of special effects with the latest CG technology, is a must-see.
In addition to director Nakagawa, who directed the previous film, Shirogumi, who worked on video production for “Shin Godzilla” and “Godzilla-1.0″, participated in this film. Be sure to check out this spectacular visual experience that expresses the power and terror of Godzilla more realistically!”
CREDITS
Planning and supervision: Toho Co., Ltd.
Video production: Toho Visual Arts Co., Ltd., Episcope Co., Ltd., Shirogumi Co., Ltd., Marine Post Co., Ltd., Aid DCC Co., Ltd.
Director: Kazuhiro Nakagawa
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1986, he is a video director.
He studied under Shinji Higuchi and Takashi Miike, and participated as an assistant director in films such as “Shin Godzilla” (2016). He was also selected for the Young Filmmakers Development Project and directed “Farewell Diamond” (2018). His main directorial works include special effects films such as the “Godzilla Fest” series (2019-) and “Ultraman Blazer” (2023), as well as “Double” (2022), “Chronicles of the White Dusk” and “Mass-Produced Riko” (2024), working in a wide range of genres.
