Rebirth of Mothra (1996)
- Original title
- モスラ
- Directed by
- Okihiro Yoneda
- Genre
- fantasy film, kaiju
- Country
- Japan
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Rated
- 12
- Rating
- 6.2 of 10 from 48 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A giant moth-like creature called Mothra returns as a protector against a new threat. The story follows the emergence of Mothra's male offspring who fights to save the world from destruction.
nostalgicfast-pacedenergeticfantasticalseriousdramaticaction-heavy
What happens
Rebirth of Mothra (モスラ, Mosura; released in Japan simply as Mothra) is a 1996 Japanese kaiju film directed by Okihiro Yoneda, with special effects by Kōichi Kawakita. Produced and distributed by Toho Co., Ltd, the film serves as a reboot for the fictional giant monster character Mothra, and is the first installment in the Rebirth of Mothra trilogy. It was the final kaiju film produced under the supervision of Tomoyuki Tanaka, who produced such films as the original Mothra, which was released in 1961, as well as every film in the Godzilla franchise up to this point. He died of a stroke several months after the film's release. Rebirth of Mothra stars Sayaka Yamaguchi, Megumi Kobayashi, Aki Hano, and Kazuki Futami. It was released theatrically in Japan on December 14, 1996. In "Rebirth of Mothra" the offspring of Mothra, referred to in song as "Mothra Leo," is the first major male Mothra in the franchise. It was followed in 1997 by Rebirth of Mothra II. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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