The First Look At Daimajin Kannon

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Sources: August Ragone / Avery Guerra

Thanks to the July issue of 'Newtype: The Live' and the "Daimajin Kannon" website, we American fans of Japanese sci fi have gotten our first look at the true star of the upcoming television series. According to the magazine article this new version of Daimajin will stand over 20 meters tall, that's 66 feet to us westerners. That is a major increase in height from the original statue-come-to-life featured in the original Japanese movie trilogy, which was produced by Daiei (1966).

Renowned author August Ragone was kind enough to scan the above image from his copy of the magazine and post it to his blog - DAIMAJIN KANNON REVEALED:Sneak peek at the all-new character!

According to 'Newtype' this new Daimajin series is being produced by Shigenori Takatera (Kamen Rider Hibiki) and is slated to begin airing in October of this year. Kadokawa Pictures, which took over Daiei in 2002, is keeping the details of the series under wraps, but it is known that the new series will take place in modern times and will be marketed towards adults.

In the original 1966 film, "Daimajin", and ancient statue is brought to life by the prayers of an oppressed village. The Daimajin destroys the armies of the evil feudal boss that ruled the village, then begins destroying the village itself. Only the tears of a young woman stops the carnage and turns the statue to dust.

I can't wait to see what this updated version of Daimajin will be like!