Netflix to Air Original Godzilla Anime Movie

The anime will debut sometime later this year.

By Alex Gilyadov

The first animated Godzilla film is heading to Netflix, the streaming giant announced today.

Simply titled Godzilla, the movie from Japanese anime studio Polygon Pictures will debut on Netflix worldwide later this year following a Toho theatrical release in Japan. The anime promises to "offer an epic re-imagining of the Godzilla world of the future." Here's concept art from the film, courtesy of the Godzilla anime Twitter account.

Godzilla anime concept art.

Kobun Shizuno (Knights of Sidonia) and Hiroyuki Seshita (AJIN: Demi-Human) are directing the movie from a screenplay by acclaimed anime writer Gen Urobuchi (Psycho-Pass). Some of the film's voice cast includes Yuki Kaji (Attack on Titan), Tomokazu Sugita (Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker), and Kana Hanazawa (Psycho-Pass).

"Working with the best creators such as Toho in bringing Godzilla to Netflix users in over 190 countries marks a major milestone for us," said Greg Peters, President, Netflix Japan.

For more on epic movie monsters, check out ten giant monsters, including Godzilla, that could beat up King Kong.

Alex Gilyadov is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter. 

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