Gamera Rebirth
GAMERA -Rebirth- (Japanese: ガメラ-リバース-, Hepburn: Gamera-ribāsu-) is an upcoming Japanese original net animation (ONA) series produced by Kadokawa Corporation and animated by ENGI. Serving as the first animated entry in the Gamera franchise, the series is scheduled for a 2023 release on Netflix worldwide.[1]
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ガメラ-リバース- (Gamera-ribāsu-) | |
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Genre | Kaiju, science fiction |
Original net animation | |
Directed by | Hiroyuki Seshita |
Produced by | Tetsu Iijima |
Written by |
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Music by | Shūji Katayama |
Studio | ENGI |
Licensed by | Netflix |
Released | 2023 |
Episodes | 6 |
Synopsis
During summer 1989, three elementary students witness Gamera in battle as monsters converge on Tokyo.[2]
Production
Announcement and marketing
On November 16, 2022, Kadokawa announced plans for a new Gamera production, entitled Gamera Rebirth, which will be released globally on Netflix. Shusuke Kaneko, director of the Heisei Gamera trilogy, had proposed an idea for a new film. However, Kadokawa had already proceeded with their new project by the time Kaneko presented his pitch. Regardless, Kaneko had expressed his support for the project. A figure of Gamera was exhibited at Tamashii Nation 2022 between November 18 and 20, along with a newspaper featuring Gamera that was distributed at the event.[3]
In February 2023, Kadokawa revealed the cast and staff. The series would be animated by ENGI, with Hiroyuki Seshita directing (who co-directed Polygon Pictures' Godzilla anime trilogy), Tetsu Iijima producing, Atsushi Tamura designing the characters, and Kan Takahama designing the monsters.[4] A teaser released in January debuted footage, albeit briefly, from the series and revealed that it would consist of six episodes and feature five additional enemy monsters.[5] In March, Kadokawa released a new key visual poster, a synopsis, and a full trailer.[2][6]
References
- Frater, Patrick (March 24, 2023). "Netflix Announces Series 'Ooku: The Inner Chambers' at Anime Japan Event". Variety. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- Añonuevo, Marla (March 23, 2023). "Gamera Rebirth Poster Previews Battle Against 5 Kaiju". Comingsoon.net. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- Komatsu, Mikikazu (November 16, 2022). "Legendary Kaiju Gamera Gets New Work GAMERA -Rebirth- on Netflix". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 12, 2023). "Gamera -Rebirth- Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Visual". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- Havermale, Allison (January 31, 2023). "'Gamera-Rebirth!' Teaser Reveals New Anime Series Coming to Netflix". Collider. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- Squires, John (March 25, 2023). "'Gamera: Rebirth' Trailer – Watch Gamera Destroy Everything in Upcoming Netflix Anime Series". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
External links
- Official GAMERA -Rebirth- website by Kadokawa
- GAMERA -Rebirth- on Netflix
- Gamera: Rebirth at IMDb
- Gamera -Rebirth- (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia