Episode 16: Bex vs. ‘Rebirth of Mothra’

Hello, kaiju lovers! Today we’re giving you something you perhaps didn’t know you wanted—a deep dive into Rebirth of Mothra, the first of a trilogy produced by Toho after retiring Godzilla (again). Depending on how you feel about this movie, you may love or hate this episode. What you will love, though, is the Tourist joining Nathan this week is none other than Bex from Redeemed Otaku. Since Nathan appeared on her podcast to discuss the Godzilla Anime Trilogy, he’s having her on three episodes as part of the “Summer of Mothra” while we all await the release of Godzilla vs. Kong (yes, much to anime-loving Bex’s chagrin, she’s filler). Their spirited discussion references and compares this film to a multitude of unrelated media, including The Lion King, Power Rangers, The Neverending Story, Sentinels of the Multiverse (a card game), and Panzer Dragoon(a video game). It’s quite meme-tastic with catchphrases like, “lightning and lasers,” and Nathan’s favorite, “Deus ex Mothrica” (he has issues with the movie’s ending). The Toku Topic is deforestation in Japan. While that may not sound exciting, it has deep connections to the movie and the Japanese national spirit. All this plus some Jimmy From NASA antics and more in the latest episode of MIFV! Here are the Redeemed Otaku episodes Nathan (and his friend Eric Anderson) appeared on to discuss the Godzilla Anime Trilogy: Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle Godzilla: The Planet Eater ANNOUNCEMENT: We now have a Patreon! If you’re able to support the show in these crazy times, please do. There are three levels, each with its own perks. Here’s a link. Shout out to our first Patron, Travis Alexander (co-host of Kaiju Weekly), who pledged at the Day Pass Tourist level! Thanks, man! Read Jimmy’s Notes on this episode. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00-5:11 Entertaining Info Dump: 5:11-11:55 Toku Talk: 11:55-1:29:31 Toku Topic: 1:29:31-2:09:11 Outro: 2:09:11-end MIFV Social Media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Follow Jimmy on Twitter: @NasaJimmy www.MonsterIslandFilmVault.com #JimmyFromNASALives © 2020 Moonlighting Ninjas Media Bibliography/Further Reading: “Afforestation in Japan” (Wikipedia) “Japan – How Japan Saved its Forests: The Birth of Silviculture and Community Forest Management” by Gerry Marten (The EcoTipping Points Project) “Japan’s Forests: From Lumber Source to Beloved Resource” by Ishi Hiroyuki Japan’s Green Monsters: Environmental Commentary in Kaiju Cinema by Sean Rhodes and Brooke McCorkle Kaijuvision Radio Episodes: Episode 3: Gojira (1954) (The Occupation of Japan Part 1: Castle Bravo Test, Cold War, Democracy) Episode 4: Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (US) (1956) (Occupation of Japan Part 2: Tokyo Tribunal) Episode 7: Mothra (1961) (Renewal of the US-Japan Security Treaty in 1960) “Learning from the Past: Japan’s Tree-Planting Efforts Provide Lessons for Other Countries” by Nithin Coca (Ensia) Wiki Articles on Rebirth of Mothra: IMDB Gojipedia Toho Kingdom Wikipedia Wikizilla The post Episode 16: Bex vs. ‘Rebirth of Mothra’ appeared first on The Monster Island Film Vault.