The iconic science fiction monster Godzilla stomps to home video here in the States when Shin Godzilla (read our review) hits as a BD/DVD Combo + UV exclusively on the Funimation website on August 1, 2017. Extras are disappointing as they include trailers and the interview “Godzilla vs. the Nerds”.
[Related] Shin Godzilla Just Won the Japanese Academy Award for Best Picture
Co-directed by Hideaki Anno (creator of “Evangelion”) and Shinji Higuchi (director of Toho’s 2015 “Attack on Titan” live action movies), Shin Godzilla is the 29th Godzilla film produced by Toho and represents a brand new chapter in the 62-year history of this celebrated movie monster. The film stars Hiroki Hasegawa and Satomi Ishihara – both also from the “Attack on Titan” live action movies – as well as Yutaka Takenouchi.
[Related] Shin Godzilla is Surprisingly Grounded and Compelling
In Shin Godzilla (Godzilla Resurgence), “An unknown accident occurs in Tokyo Bay’s Aqua Line, which causes an emergency cabinet to assemble. All of the sudden, a giant creature immediately appears, destroying town after town with its landing reaching the capital. This mysterious giant monster is named “Godzilla”.”
