Shin Godzilla is monstrously remade in highly-detailed new art. Produced by Toho, Shin Godzilla is a 2016 tale of the kaiju that saw Japan plunged into chaos after the appearance of the titular monster. Shin Godzilla was directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi.
Now, art by comic book writer and artist Tristan Jones shows an image of Shin Godzilla.
The art is a black-and-white illustration of the monster. With a dark, shadowy, top, Godzilla’s face looks threatening in the artwork. The art exclusively shows the monster, without the havoc he wreaks on Japanese cities in the film.
What Is The Status of the Godzilla Universe?
Shin Godzilla was well-reviewed upon its release, receiving an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. Following its 2016 release, Toho put out three animated versions of Godzilla, including Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters, Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle, and Godzilla: The Planet Eater, which were released in 2017 and 2018. At the end of 2023, the production company put out Godzilla Minus One. Godzilla Minus One was a critical and commercial hit, holding a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects.
Synchronous with Shin Godzilla and Godzilla Minus One, Hollywood has been developing a parallel cinematic universe, deemed the Monsterverse. The first of the 21st-century Monsterverse films included Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla in 2014. Since then, the series has received three additional films, including the King Kong-specific film Kong: Skull Island.
Every Version Of Godzilla, Ranked By Size
There have been many versions of Godzilla over the years but which one is the biggest? Here’s a look at every Godzilla, ranked by size.
The next film in the Monsterverse franchise, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set for release on March 29. Directed by Godzilla vs. Kong’s Adam Wingard, the Monsterverse film will see updated versions of Godzilla and Kong come to life. For audiences who have just come off of the acclaimed Godzilla Minus One and even 2016’s well-liked Shin Godzilla, Godzilla x Kong will have some massive acts to follow.
Shin Godzilla
The 2016 kaiju action movie Shin Godzilla reboots the franchise with the titular monster rampaging through Tokyo. Produced by Toho, the film was a box office success in Japan and preceded the reboots Shin Ultraman and Shin Kamen Rider.
- Director
- Shinji Higuchi
- Release Date
- July 19, 2016
- Writers
- Hideaki Anno
- Cast
- Hiroki Hasegawa
- Runtime
- 120minutes
- Budget
- $15 million
