Japanese Special Effects in Godzilla Movies

The phrase "special-effects" brings to mind Hollywood science-fiction films, but movies using special-effects are alive and well in Japan, too. The Godzilla series is a good example.

It is almost half a century since the first Godzilla movie was made, but the series and the character continue to be loved not only by Japanese people but by fans all over the world. From the beginning, the special effects in the Godzilla movies have been created using monster suits and miniature sets. And while the latest technology has been adopted, monster suits and miniature sets remain key elements of the films. The following article describes the special effects used in the latest movie and throughout the Godzilla series.

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