Written By Ken Hulsey
Japanese filmmaker Shusuke Kaneko, renowned for his outstanding work on Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995), Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996), and Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999), is clearly passionate about the possibility of reviving Gamera for modern audiences. Recently, during the Gamera Expo Event held in Japan at the end of November, Kaneko faced an emotional moment when actress Shinobu Nakayama delivered a heartfelt message from a dedicated fan. The fan's plea was clear: “I want Nagamine Mayumi to strongly convey this to the director and Kadokawa. Enough is enough! How long are we going to keep this up? How many years do you think it’s been since the Reiwa era began? Please make a new ‘Reiwa Gamera’ already!”
The response was electric, with fans erupting in applause, leaving Kaneko feeling both humbled and inspired. He took this moment to encourage everyone in attendance to hold onto their hopes and assured them that he would do his utmost to fulfill their wishes. As he wandered through the venue and explored the exhibits showcasing artifacts from previous Gamera films—his own included—Kaneko found himself increasingly motivated to embark on another Gamera project.
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Standing in front of the costumes from his iconic trilogy, he recounted how they felt vibrant and alive, reigniting a spark within him. He shared with a reporter, "It didn’t feel like they were very old. They felt like they were alive again. It really gave me a sense of mission: I have to do the next one."
Given Kaneko's outstanding contributions to the franchise, it would make perfect sense for him to lead a new Gamera project. His films are widely regarded as the best in the series, successfully revitalizing interest in the beloved monster. In fact, the immense popularity of his Gamera trilogy was so impactful that it compelled TOHO Studios to revisit the Godzilla franchise after a hiatus that followed Godzilla vs. Destroyah in 1995.
With the surge of giant monster movies captivating audiences across the globe, the time feels ripe to reintroduce Gamera to the big screen. The loyal fanbase for both Gamera and Japanese sci-fi remains robust worldwide, and there’s a collective eagerness for Kaneko to persuade Kadokawa Pictures to bring this iconic creature back into the cinematic limelight. We can only hope that this endeavor leads to fantastic new adventures with Gamera!
Standing in front of the costumes from his iconic trilogy, he recounted how they felt vibrant and alive, reigniting a spark within him. He shared with a reporter, "It didn’t feel like they were very old. They felt like they were alive again. It really gave me a sense of mission: I have to do the next one."
Given Kaneko's outstanding contributions to the franchise, it would make perfect sense for him to lead a new Gamera project. His films are widely regarded as the best in the series, successfully revitalizing interest in the beloved monster. In fact, the immense popularity of his Gamera trilogy was so impactful that it compelled TOHO Studios to revisit the Godzilla franchise after a hiatus that followed Godzilla vs. Destroyah in 1995.
With the surge of giant monster movies captivating audiences across the globe, the time feels ripe to reintroduce Gamera to the big screen. The loyal fanbase for both Gamera and Japanese sci-fi remains robust worldwide, and there’s a collective eagerness for Kaneko to persuade Kadokawa Pictures to bring this iconic creature back into the cinematic limelight. We can only hope that this endeavor leads to fantastic new adventures with Gamera!
Source - Anime Mojo
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