Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993)

The United Nations assembles the ultimate weapon to defeat Godzilla, while scientists discover a fresh pteranodon egg on a remote Japanese island.

Director:

Takao Okawara

Writers:

Wataru Mimura, Andrew Smith (english language version)

Stars:

Masahiro Takashima, Ryoko Sano, Megumi Odaka

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Masahiro Takashima	...	Kazuma Aoki
Ryoko Sano	...	Azusa Gojo
Megumi Odaka	...	Miki Saegusa
Yûsuke Kawazu	...	Professor Omae
Daijirô Harada	...	Takuya Sasaki
Akira Nakao	...	Commander Takaki Aso
Kôichi Ueda	...	General Hyodo
Kenji Sahara	...	Minister Takayuki Segawa
Leo Meneghetti	...	Dr. Asimov
Andrew Smith	...	Andrew Johnson (as Andy Smith)
Shelley Sweeney	...	Susan
Shinobu Nakayama	...	Yuri Katagiri
Tadao Takashima	...	Chief Hosono
Keiko Imamura	...	Psychic Schoolteacher
Sayaka Osawa	...	Psychic Schoolteacher

Storyline

In response to Japan's request for a countermeasure against Godzilla, UN engineers construct Mechagodzilla, a giant robotic version of Godzilla. Nonetheless, Godzilla proves himself a force to be reckoned with against this monstrosity and battle ensues.

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Plot Keywords:

godzilla | weapon | island | mechagodzilla | winged monster | 

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Taglines:

After this battle, it will all be over.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sci-fi monster violence and some language

Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese English Russian

Release Date:

11 December 1993 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 2

Box Office

Budget:

$9,500,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$16,816,849

Company Credits

Production Co:

Toho Company,Toho Eizo Co.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite the film's English title, "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II," the film is not a sequel to Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974). The film was retitled due to the fact that in the Western world, different films in a series rarely have the same title unless they're remakes. A third film with the same title in Japanese, Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla (2002) ("Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla"), was also retitled for the Western market (as "Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla".)

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Goofs

When Rodan flies over the sea, it creates a parallel series of shock waves on the surface of the water. There are flashes under the water that reveal that the shock waves are actually created by explosive charges under the water.

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Quotes

Minister Takayuki Segawa: [answers phone] Yes? What's that? Godzilla's attacking the city?

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Connections

Follows Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)

User Reviews

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This is one of the best Heisei offerings from Toho. Whereas Gojira VS Mosura (1992) was mainly for the girls, this one's really for the boys. It's got mechas, kaiju and even a touch of gore. What's more, BabyGodzilla is a definite improvement of Minya. It's more dinosaurian than its 60's counterpart. I think this MechaGodzilla is much better than its 70's self. The Plasma Grenade weapon is much more devestating than those rotating missile fingers the original MechaG had. A nice return for Rodan, too. A lovely "guest" appearance from Mecha King Ghidora. And what of Gojira himself? I looove that new breath weapon of his courtesy of Rodan. I demand that Aoki guy be killed. And Miki Saegusa stands up for Gojira's rights, but who pushes the button to destroy Gojira's second brain in his spine? Hmm, let's see...