Summaries

A new Godzilla causes the JSDF to construct a cyborg countermeasure from the original monster's remains. The beast's restless soul is discovered to inhabit the machine as the pilot must learn to find value in her own life.

To protect Japan from yet another monster attack, this time from a new and malevolent member of the Godzilla (Gojira) species, the Japanese government creates a human-piloted cyborg, codenamed Kiriyu, using the skeleton of the original Godzilla (Gojira) that attacked Japan in 1954.—John Cassidy <[email protected]>

JSDF pilot Akane Yashiro has a fateful encounter when a new Godzilla emerges in Tateyama. As a countermeasure, a cyborg named Kiryu is constructed from the remains of the original Godzilla. Akane is among those chosen to pilot the machine as she discovers the machine harbors the restless soul of the original monster. As she pilots Kiryu, Akane must learn to find value in her own life as well.—Jean-Marc Rocher <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • monster
  • cyborg
  • cyborg sci fi
  • godzilla
  • giant monster sci fi
Genres
  • Action
  • Thriller
  • Sci-Fi
Release date Dec 13, 2002
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin Japan
Official sites Official site
Language Japanese
Filming locations Studio 9, Toho Studios, Tokyo, Japan
Production companies Toho

Box office

Budget $8500000
Gross worldwide $14122958

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 28m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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