Did You Know Godzilla Minus One

Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus One has been released on Netflix worldwide. In my opinion, Godzilla Minus One is among the best movies I saw last year and represents a remarkable achievement in filmmaking.

Now that the movie is available for streaming, I am exploring some behind-the-scenes facts and trivia about the film.

In the aftermath of the Second World War, Japan is on the brink of recovery when a colossal threat arises off the coast of Tokyo. Koichi, a deserter haunted by his initial encounter with Godzilla, views this as a chance to atone for his actions during the war.

The film portrays a postwar Japan stripped of everything, an existence filled with unparalleled despair. The title Godzilla Minus One reflects this sentiment. To convey this, the staff and I collaborated to craft a setting where Godzilla appears as the embodiment of 'fear,' bringing layers of despair. I believe this film is the pinnacle of my work thus far, deserving to be 'experienced' rather than merely 'watched' in a theater. I hope viewers will encounter the most fearsome Godzilla in the optimal setting.

The title "Minus One" represents the state of Japan post-World War II, a nation already reduced to nothing. The advent of Godzilla pushes the country even further into the abyss. This idea is encapsulated in the film's original Japanese tagline: "Postwar Japan. From Zero to Minus."

Produced by TOHO, Godzilla Minus One is one of the standout movies of 2023, garnering critical praise and performing exceptionally well financially, considering its modest budget. With the film now available on streaming platforms and physical media, I am keen to delve into the trivia and facts behind this monumental movie. For those who haven't seen it, Godzilla Minus One is now available globally on Netflix.

Please check out Godzilla Minus One on Netflix.

Written and Directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
Starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Mio Tanaka, Yuya Endo, Kisuke Iida, Gôshû, and Saki Nagatani.