It is now November 3 in Japan so, officially, the King of the Monsters is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the premiere of Godzilla in Japan.
From Toho's official Godzilla anniversary website:
Originally a Jurassic creature that evolved from a sea reptile into a terrestrial monster, Godzilla is awakened by mankind’s nuclear weapons tests in the inaugural film.
Over time, the franchise itself has evolved, as Godzilla and other creatures in the films have become metaphors for social commentary on the real world.
Godzilla and his fellow kaiju monsters are more than mere entertainment icons – they have come to embody the emotions and social problems of our times.
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| Above, Godzilla attacks the Wako department store in Ginza. Toho Pictures. |
From Wikipedia:
Godzilla was theatrically released in Japan on November 3, 1954, and grossed ¥183 million during its initial theatrical run.A number of companies, including Seiko, have produced commemorative items to celebrate.
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