Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters (2017)
Godzilla Films | |||||||
|
|
|
This article concerns a recently-released film or other piece of media. More information will be added to the article as it becomes available. |
|
“
|
We will definitely take back this <Earth> (この〈地球〉を必ず取り戻す)
|
„
|
— Tagline |
“
|
Despair evolves (絶望は進化する)
|
„
|
— Tagline |
“
|
Who will be eradicated, man, or Godzilla. (滅びるのは、人か、ゴジラか。)
|
„
|
— Tagline |
Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters (GODZILLA 怪獣惑星 is an anime science fiction Gojira Kaijū Wakusei, lit. GODZILLA: Monster Planet)kaiju film produced by Toho Animation and animated by Polygon Pictures, and the first entry in a trilogy of animated Godzilla films.[4] It was released to Japanese theaters on November 17, 2017, and became available to stream worldwide on Netflix on January 17, 2018.[5]
Description
English synopsis from the film's official website:
"The final summer of the 20th century... when mankind learns it is no longer the sole ruler of planet Earth.
The planet is beset by the emergence of colossal creatures that roam the earth, and king among them is "Godzilla." For a half a century, these beasts engage in ferocious battle with each other and mankind. But humans, unable to compete, prepare for exile from their home planet. In the year 2048, a select few humans are chosen by the central government's artificial intelligence infrastructure to set out on an interstellar emigration vessel, the Aratrum, on an 11.9-lightyear journey for the planet Tau-e in the Cetus constellation. But when they arrive after 20 years of space travel, the remnants of mankind find the environmental conditions on Tau-e to be much different than expected, and basically uninhabitable by humans.
One youth on board the emigration vessel, Haruo, had seen his parents killed by Godzilla before his eyes when he was only 4 years old. Ever since, he has thought of nothing but returning to Earth to defeat Godzilla. With the doors to emigration now closed, Haruo and other crew spearhead a “return to Earth” decision despite severely attenuated and hazardous conditions on board for such a long trip back.
Somehow, the Aratrum makes the return journey in one piece, but the home they return to has become an alien planet. 20,000 years have elapsed, and a new ecosystem has emerged with Godzilla atop the food chain. Can mankind take back its native planet? Will Haruo get his revenge?"[6]
English synopsis of the film from Netflix:
"A desperate group of refugees attempts to recolonize Earth 20,000 years after Godzilla took over. But one young man wants revenge above all else."[7]
Development
On August 18, 2016, less than a month after the release of the film Shin Godzilla, it was announced that an anime Godzilla film is currently in the works for a 2017 theatrical premiere.[8] On October 30, 2016, the film's co-director Hiroyuki Seshita posted on Twitter that the voice recording sessions for the film had been completed, and now it was entirely in the hands of the animators.[9]
Concept art showing machines and armored humanoids moving through a forest, as well as the interior of a spaceship, appeared on the film's official Twitter account on January 19, February 24, and March 5. January 19 also saw the reveal of the film's lead voice actors: Yuki Kaji, Takahiro Sakurai, Tomokazu Sugita, Junichi Suwabe, Kana Hanazawa, and Mamoru Miyano.[10] An event for the film will take place on March 26 at the AnimeJapan 2017 convention, with all six actors in attendance.[11]
On March 13, 2017, Netflix announced through its @NetflixJP Twitter account that it had secured the worldwide distribution rights to the film.[12] On March 24, the film's official website revealed the film's full title, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters, as well as a new visual and poster for the film. In addition, the film's official story and release date, November 2017, were revealed.[13]
Godzilla's design was first revealed on June 12, 2017, in the form of a new poster.
The film's first teaser trailer was released on July 6, 2017, with a full trailer and a new poster following on August 15. On August 14, Toho announced five additional cast members for the film: Daisuke Ono, Kenta Miyake, Kenyu Horiuchi, Kazuya Nakai, and Kazuhiro Yamaji.
On August 18, Toho and Polygon revealed the full design of the film's version of Godzilla on the film's official Twitter account @GODZILLA_ANIME, through pictures of a two meter-tall statue.[14]
On October 1, Toho announced that an official prequel novel to the film, Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse, would be released on October 25.[15]
On October 3, Natalie reported that the film's theme song, "WHITE OUT," would be performed by singer XAI, winner of Toho's Cinderella competition in 2016.[16] Takayuki Hattori was announced as the film's composer on October 12.[17] The second trailer was released on October 24. The music video for "WHITE OUT" was uploaded onto Toho Animation's official YouTube channel on November 6.
Staff
Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
English DubStaff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
German DubStaff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
Standard Spanish DubStaff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
|
Castilian Spanish DubStaff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
French DubStaff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
Italian DubStaff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
Portuguese DubStaff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
|
Cast
Actor's name on the left, character played on the right.
English DubActor's name on the left, character played on the right.
German DubActor's name on the left, character played on the right.
Standard Spanish DubActor's name on the left, character played on the right.
|
Castilian Spanish DubActor's name on the left, character played on the right.
French DubActor's name on the left, character played on the right.
Italian DubActor's name on the left, character played on the right.
Portuguese DubActor's name on the left, character played on the right.
|
Appearances
SPOILER WARNING: This section may contain major plot and/or ending details. Proceed at your own discretion. |
Monsters |
Weapons, Vehicles, and Races |
Alternate Titles
- GODZILLA: Monster Planet (Literal Japanese Title)
- AniGoji (アニゴジ, Japanese Abbreviated Title)
Foreign Releases
Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters was released worldwide via Netflix on January 17, 2018, exactly two months after its Japanese theatrical release. The film is available dubbed into seven different languages, and with subtitles in 23 languages.[20]
Dubs are available in the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Standard Spanish
- Castilian Spanish
Subtitles are available for the following languages:
- English
- Traditional Chinese
- Simplified Chinese
- Korean
- Arabic
- Dutch
- Danish
- French
- Finnish
- Italian
- German
- European Portuguese
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Norwegian
- Standard Spanish
- Castilian Spanish
- Swedish
- Polish
- Turkish
- Thai
- Romanian
- Hebrew
- Greek
Gallery
- Main article: Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters/Gallery.
Soundtrack
- Main article: Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters (Soundtrack).
Box Office
Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters debuted at third place at the Japanese box office, with a $919,000 gross.[21] While this paled in comparison to Shin Godzilla's $6.1 million opening, that film was released to 441 theaters, while Toho only released Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters to 158 theaters.[22][23] Variety estimated that the film would finish at $5 million.[21]
Videos
Trailers
|
Behind the Scenes
|
Miscellaneous
|
Trivia
- Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters is the first fully animated Godzilla film. Henry G. Saperstein planned to produce an animated Godzilla film in 1988, but it was never made.
- This film is at least the fifth official appearance of Godzilla in an anime, after the animated segments in Adventure! Godzilland, the Get Going! Godzilland OVAs, Godzilla Kingdom, and the Crayon Shin-chan episode "It's Crayon Shin-Chan vs. Shin Godzilla!"
- An official timeline for this film was first distributed at AnimeJapan 2017 and later posted on the film's official website, mentioning Kamacuras, Dogora, Rodan, Anguirus, Dagahra, and Orga as monsters that attacked cities around the world before the first appearance of Godzilla. In addition, the timeline calls a 2005 anti-kaiju campaign using biological and chemical weapons "Operation Hedorah."[24] An article published by Livedoor News on June 19, 2017 also mentions that Hedorah, SpaceGodzilla and Moguera are a part of the film's universe.[25] All of these kaiju except SpaceGodzilla either make cameos in the film or appear in the official prequel novel, Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse, which also includes appearances by numerous other kaiju and vehicles not mentioned previously.
- Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters is the first Godzilla film to include a post-credits scene since Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
- The Bilusaludo homeworld, Bilusaludia, is said to be the third planet of Cygnus X-1, which is a black hole. This, along with the Bilusaludos' construction of Mechagodzilla, is a reference to the Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla and Terror of Mechagodzilla, whose home planet was stated to be "the third planet of the black hole." Mulu-Elu Galu-Gu's name may also be a reference to Mugal, the leader of the Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens in Terror of Mechagodzilla. Likewise, the Exif are said to be named after and inspired by the Xiliens.[26]
External Links
References
This is a list of references for GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]
|