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A Glimpse

We are thrilled to offer you a sneak peek into the captivating storyline and intriguing characters of the upcoming film, “Godzilla Minus One.”

We’re also thrilled to share with you a newly released teaser and a newly released trailer. Brace yourself for the latest fun from TOHO!

Setting

Set in a world devastated by the aftermath of Godzilla’s colossal rampage, “Godzilla Minus One” takes us on a thrilling journey where hope is a flickering ember in the midst of chaos. The film follows the lives of a group of survivors who must navigate treacherous landscapes and face unimaginable dangers in their quest for survival.

After the war, Japan’s economic state has been reduced to zero. Godzilla appears and plunges the country into a negative state.

— Toho Co., Ltd

The 9/4/23 Teaser

The 9/4/23 Trailer w/English Subtitles

Cast

• Ryunosuke Kamiki as Koichi Shikishima
• Minami Hamabe as Noriko Oishi
• Yuki Yamada as Shiro Mizushima
• Munetaka Aoki as Sosaku Tachibana
• Hidetaka Yoshioka as Kenji Noda
• Sakura Ando as Sumiko Ota
• Kuranosuke Sasaki as Yoji Akitsu

Filming Godzilla Minus One

Principal photography took place on location in the Kantō and Chūbu (in the Aichi and Nagano prefectures) regions of Honshu, starting on March 17, 2022. According to Robot’s website, the film will be set between 1945 and 1947.

Through an open recruitment call for visual effects designers and compositors in August 2022, visual effects company Shirogumi revealed that post-production had begun and visual effects were scheduled at their studio in Chōfu from August 2022 to January 2023. However, their site noted that the starting date was “negotiable” and they later changed the dates to between November 2022 and February 2023. They also stated that 3D animation software Houdini and Maya would be used to design and Nuke would be used to composite the visual effects.

Principal photography took place on location in the Kantō and Chūbu (in the Aichi and Nagano prefectures) regions of Honshu, starting on March 17, 2022. According to Robot’s website, the film will be set between 1945 and 1947.

Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks as we continue to unveil the wonders and terrors that await in “Godzilla Minus One.” The countdown to the cinematic event of the year has begun, and we can’t wait to share this extraordinary journey with you.

A First Look

From TOHO comes our first full look at the brand new Godzilla design featured in Godzilla Minus One, from director Takashi Yamazaki.

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