Rebirth of Mothra II
Rebirth of Mothra II

Rebirth of Mothra II

1997Movie97 minJapanese

The fairies from Infant Island discover a lost city, as well as a giant monster that is attracted to environmental calamities.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Kunio MiyoshiGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The Elias sisters, Mothra's fairy guides, discover a polluted ocean and a mysterious, shadowy creature named 'Dagan'. As Dagan begins to absorb pollution and grow stronger, threatening coastal cities, the twin Mothra Leo larvae are awakened to combat this new menace. With the help of the Elias and ancient Earth energies, they must find a way to purify the planet and defeat Dagan before it consumes the world.

Critical Reception

Rebirth of Mothra II received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its convoluted plot and reliance on special effects over substance. While some appreciated the visual spectacle and the continuation of the Mothra legacy, many found it to be a lesser entry in the Godzilla/Mothra cinematic universe, particularly criticizing the pacing and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant special effects and the iconic presence of Mothra.
  • Criticized for a weak and confusing storyline.
  • Seen as an entertaining, albeit formulaic, kaiju film for younger audiences.

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Fun Fact

The film features the debut of Mothra Leo, a new larval form of Mothra, who would later return in subsequent films.

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