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|name =''GAMERA'' | |name =''GAMERA'' | ||
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|director =Katsuhito Ishii | |director =[[Katsuhito Ishii]] | ||
|producer = | |producer =Tsuyoshi Kikuchi | ||
|composer =Kenji Kawai | |composer =[[wikipedia:Kenji Kawai|Kenji Kawai]] | ||
|distributor =[[Kadokawa | |distributor =[[Kadokawa]] | ||
|runtime =4 minutes | |runtime =4 minutes | ||
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{{Quote|The return.|parenthetical=帰還|Tagline}} | {{Quote|The return.|parenthetical=帰還|Tagline}} | ||
'''''GAMERA''''' {{Nihongo|{{ | '''''GAMERA''''' {{Nihongo|{{ruby|GAMERA|ガメラ}}|Gamera}} is a [[2015]] [[kaiju]] short film directed by [[Katsuhito Ishii]] in commemoration of [[Gamera]]'s 50th anniversary. It was produced by [[Kadokawa]] with visual effects by Omnibus Japan and Marza Animation Planet.<ref name="CGWORLD">{{cite web|url=https://cgworld.jp/interview/201511-gamera.html|title=『GAMERA』石井克人監督 インタビュー（続報）最新のVFX技法を取り入れ、" 新世代の特撮"を実現させる|editor=Numakura, Arihito|date=26 November 2015|work=CGWORLD}}</ref> The short was first screened at the New York Comic-Con on October 8, 2015 and simultaneously broadcasted live via [[wikipedia:Twitch.tv|Twitch]]. Kadokawa subsequently released a 30-second version of the short through its YouTube channel, though the full version can still be viewed through the Twitch archive. | ||
{{TOC}} | {{TOC}} | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
In [[Tokyo]], a young boy named Manafu and his father are among the citizens fleeing from swarms of [[Gyaos]] attacking the city. Manafu's father pushes his son out of the way just before he is eaten by a Gyaos pursuing them. As the Gyaos prepares to consume the boy, a second Gyaos smashes through a nearby building and attacks it. This Gyaos turns its attention to the boy as well, only to be crushed underfoot by [[Gamera]]. Gamera then turns to an approaching swarm of Gyaos and takes in a huge breath of air before unleashing a gigantic blast of fire that annihilates them all. | |||
Ten years later, an adult Manafu watches as an [[Unnamed tentacled monster|eight-limbed creature]] devastates Tokyo. Suddenly, Gamera appears once again to challenge the monster. | |||
==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
{{Staffs | {{Staffs | ||
|Directed by | |Directed by|[[Katsuhito Ishii]] | ||
| | |Planned and produced by|Tsuyoshi Kikuchi{{R|CGWORLD}} | ||
|Music by | |Music by|[[wikipedia:Kenji Kawai|Kenji Kawai]]{{R|CGWORLD}} | ||
|Production design by|Yuji Tsuzuki{{R|CGWORLD}} | |||
|Monsters designed by|[[Kan Takahama]]<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=GAMERA Special Interview: Kan Takahama|magazine=Uchusen|volume=151|editor-first=Tomokazu|editor-last=Noguchi|date=29 December 2015|publisher=Hobby Japan|pp=94-95}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{Cast | {{Cast | ||
|Rui Takahashi|Manafu | |Rui Takahashi|Manafu | ||
|Kankuro Kudo|Manafu's father | |[[wikipedia:Kankurō Kudō|Kankuro Kudo]]|Manafu's father | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*[[Unnamed tentacled monster]] | *[[Unnamed tentacled monster]] | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
[[ | The project was first revealed in early [[2014]] when retailers such as Amiami listed that the May 16 issue of Kadokawa's ''Tokusatsu Newtype'' magazine would be having a lead feature on it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-03-12/new-gamera-project-listed-by-retailer|title=New Gamera Project Listed by Retailer|author=Loo, Egan|date=13 March 2014|work=Anime News Network}}</ref><!-- | ||
==Production==--> | |||
On October 8, 2015, [[Kadokawa]] Senior Managing Director Tsuyoshi Kikuchi | ==Marketing== | ||
On October 8, 2015, [[Kadokawa]] Senior Managing Director Shinichiro Inoue and producer Tsuyoshi Kikuchi held a 50th anniversary presentation for Gamera at New York Comic-Con. Handbills and T-shirts were distributed at the event, which culminated in a screening of ''GAMERA'' (erroneously called a "trailer"). An official website dedicated to the short was also launched, and it was reported that the short would be screened at the 2015 Tokyo International Film Festival later that month, along with restored versions of ''[[Gamera vs. Gyaos]]'', ''[[Gamera the Guardian of the Universe]]'', ''[[Gamera 2: Attack of Legion]]'', and ''[[Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://natalie.mu/eiga/news/162350|title=ガメラ生誕50周年記念映像が公開、クドカンがギャオスの餌食に|date=9 October 2015|work=Eiga Natalie}}</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|GAMERA (short film)/Gallery}} | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
{{Videos| | {{Videos| | ||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169"> | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">QWYB4rfP7jw&t=0s</youtube>|Complete ''GAMERA'' short}} | ||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">z1wmRW8ZmNs</youtube>|Shortened version released by Kadokawa}} | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">z1wmRW8ZmNs</youtube>|Shortened version released by Kadokawa}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*Gamera's design from this short seemingly served as the basis for the monster's look in ''[[GAMERA -Rebirth-]]''. The short's director, [[Katsuhito Ishii]], is even credited on ''-Rebirth-'' for "Gamera original design." | |||
*The sequence of Gamera charging his fire blast in this short resembles a similar scene from ''[[Gamera 2: Attack of Legion]]'' when [[Gamera (Heisei Trilogy)|Gamera]] is in [[Sapporo]]; in both, air swirls around his mouth as he inhales. | |||
*[[GAMERA (short film)/Gallery#Concept art|Concept art]] depicts Gamera flying by shooting flames (labeled "boosters") from the limb holes in his shell and/or from dedicated ports toward the top of his shell. In the final short, he is never seen in flight. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://gamera-50th.jp/ Official site] | *[http://gamera-50th.jp/ Official site] | ||
*[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/19682498 Full New York Comic Con panel (starts at 2:59:28)] | *[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/19682498 Full New York Comic Con panel (starts at 2:59:28)] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Kaiju Movies}} | {{Kaiju Movies|tab=Gamera}} | ||
{{Comments|scroll=yes}} | {{Comments|scroll=yes}} | ||
{{Era|KAD|HEI|FIL|GAM|GYA}} | {{Era|KAD|HEI|FIL|GAM|GYA}} | ||
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GAMERA (
Plot
In Tokyo, a young boy named Manafu and his father are among the citizens fleeing from swarms of Gyaos attacking the city. Manafu's father pushes his son out of the way just before he is eaten by a Gyaos pursuing them. As the Gyaos prepares to consume the boy, a second Gyaos smashes through a nearby building and attacks it. This Gyaos turns its attention to the boy as well, only to be crushed underfoot by Gamera. Gamera then turns to an approaching swarm of Gyaos and takes in a huge breath of air before unleashing a gigantic blast of fire that annihilates them all.
Ten years later, an adult Manafu watches as an eight-limbed creature devastates Tokyo. Suddenly, Gamera appears once again to challenge the monster.
Staff
Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
- Directed by Katsuhito Ishii
- Planned and produced by Tsuyoshi Kikuchi[1]
- Music by Kenji Kawai[1]
- Production design by Yuji Tsuzuki[1]
- Monsters designed by Kan Takahama[2]
Cast
Actor's name on the left, character played on the right.
- Rui Takahashi as Manafu
- Kankuro Kudo as Manafu's father
Appearances
Monsters
Development
The project was first revealed in early 2014 when retailers such as Amiami listed that the May 16 issue of Kadokawa's Tokusatsu Newtype magazine would be having a lead feature on it.[3]
Marketing
On October 8, 2015, Kadokawa Senior Managing Director Shinichiro Inoue and producer Tsuyoshi Kikuchi held a 50th anniversary presentation for Gamera at New York Comic-Con. Handbills and T-shirts were distributed at the event, which culminated in a screening of GAMERA (erroneously called a "trailer"). An official website dedicated to the short was also launched, and it was reported that the short would be screened at the 2015 Tokyo International Film Festival later that month, along with restored versions of Gamera vs. Gyaos, Gamera the Guardian of the Universe, Gamera 2: Attack of Legion, and Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris.[4]
Gallery
- Main article: GAMERA (short film)/Gallery.
Videos
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Trivia
- Gamera's design from this short seemingly served as the basis for the monster's look in GAMERA -Rebirth-. The short's director, Katsuhito Ishii, is even credited on -Rebirth- for "Gamera original design."
- The sequence of Gamera charging his fire blast in this short resembles a similar scene from Gamera 2: Attack of Legion when Gamera is in Sapporo; in both, air swirls around his mouth as he inhales.
- Concept art depicts Gamera flying by shooting flames (labeled "boosters") from the limb holes in his shell and/or from dedicated ports toward the top of his shell. In the final short, he is never seen in flight.
External links
References
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