Question 1

Why was the Godzilla suit significantly lighter in this film compared to previous ones?

Accepted Answer

Director Ryûhei Kitamura required greater flexibility, so the new suit weighed 30 kilograms instead of the previous 100 kilograms. Stuntman Tsutomu Kitagawa compared it to 'dragging something light with a child on my back.'

Question 2

What notable filmmaking location was used for the final time in this Godzilla movie?

Accepted Answer

This film marked the final use of Toho's Big Pool water tank, which was 88 meters wide and 72 meters long. It was demolished after filming due to advances in CG technology and studio reconstruction plans.

Question 3

Which monsters does Godzilla fight that were previously his allies in earlier films?

Accepted Answer

Godzilla takes on Anguirus, Rodan, and King Caesar at once. These three monsters were allies of Godzilla during the Showa era (1954-1975) of the series.

Question 4

What is the central conflict that forces humanity to resurrect Godzilla?

Accepted Answer

After monsters lay waste to Earth's cities, humanity is seemingly saved by benevolent aliens called Xiliens. But when their true intentions are revealed, humanity must reluctantly resurrect their most hated enemy, Godzilla, to survive.

Question 5

Who attended the Los Angeles premiere with a special connection to Godzilla's cinematic history?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Tatopoulos, creature designer for the 1998 American Godzilla film, attended the premiere. He felt honored that his creature design was featured in an official Toho Godzilla film.

Question 6

Why was the Godzilla suit significantly lighter in this film compared to previous ones?

Accepted Answer

Director Ryûhei Kitamura required greater flexibility, so the new suit weighed only 30 kilograms instead of the previous 100 kilograms.

Question 7

What historical Toho special effects facility was used for the final time in this film?

Accepted Answer

Toho's Big Pool water tank, used since 1960 for water scenes, was demolished after its final use on this film due to CG technology advances and studio reconstruction.

Question 8

Which monsters does Godzilla fight who were previously his allies in earlier films?

Accepted Answer

Godzilla battles Anguirus, Rodan, and King Caesar at once, who were his allies during the Showa era (1954-1975) of the series.

Question 9

What deceptive situation forces humanity to resurrect Godzilla?

Accepted Answer

After monsters attack Earth, seemingly benevolent aliens called Xiliens arrive to help, but their true intentions are sinister, forcing humanity to revive Godzilla for survival.

Question 10

Which creature designer from the 1998 American Godzilla film attended this movie's premiere?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Tatopoulos, designer for Godzilla (1998), attended the Los Angeles premiere and felt honored his creature was featured in an official Toho film.

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