Question 1

Which actor reprised a role from the original 1961 Mothra film after 40 years?

Accepted Answer

Hiroshi Koizumi reprises his role as Professor Shin'ichi Chûjô from the original Mothra (1961), 40 years later.

Question 2

Why was the dead monster on the shore changed from Anguirus to Kamoebas?

Accepted Answer

Director Masaaki Tezuka originally intended Anguirus, but producer Shogo Tomiyama convinced him to use the less popular Kamoebas to avoid fan outrage since Anguirus was Godzilla's historic ally.

Question 3

How does this Godzilla film differ from previous ones regarding the Tokyo International Film Festival?

Accepted Answer

This was the first Godzilla film completed just in time for its Tokyo International Film Festival preview. Previous films since 1991 screened there about a month before release but were still finishing post-production.

Question 4

What connection does this film have to Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002)?

Accepted Answer

It serves as a direct sequel to Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002), making it the only film in the Millennium series to share continuity with another film in the same era.

Question 5

What warning do Mothra and her fairies bring to Japan in the story?

Accepted Answer

Mothra and her fairies warn mankind that they must return Kiryu to the sea because the dead must not be disturbed, but Godzilla's return forces Japan to keep Kiryu as its only defense.

Question 6

Which actor reprised a role from the original 1961 Mothra film after 40 years?

Accepted Answer

Hiroshi Koizumi reprised his role as Professor Shin'ichi Chûjô from the original Mothra (1961), 40 years later.

Question 7

Why was the dead monster on the shore changed from Anguirus to Kamoebas?

Accepted Answer

Director Masaaki Tezuka originally intended Anguirus, but producer Shogo Tomiyama convinced him to use the more obscure Kamoebas to avoid fan outrage since Anguirus was Godzilla's historic ally.

Question 8

How does this Godzilla film differ from previous ones regarding its Tokyo International Film Festival screening?

Accepted Answer

This was the first Godzilla film completed just in time for its preview at the Tokyo International Film Festival, unlike previous films that were still in post-production when screened there.

Question 9

What warning does Mothra bring to Japan in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mothra and her fairies warn that mankind must return Kiryu to the sea because the dead must not be disturbed, while Godzilla menaces Japan and Kiryu remains its only defense.

Question 10

What was director Masaaki Tezuka's initial reaction when presented with sequel story treatments?

Accepted Answer

When producer Shogo Tomiyama offered 4 story treatments for a sequel, Tezuka first thought 'I've gotta do this again?' and found them boring, so he wrote his own treatment overnight.

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