Godzilla Minus One 2, Supernova and Monarch news

Shin Godzilla Nominated for 11 Japanese Academy Awards, Including Best Picture

Shin Godzilla Nominated for 11 Japanese Academy Awards, Including Best Picture

Recently we reported on Japan's oldest film publication, Kinema Junpo, honoring Hideaki Anno and Shin Godzilla at their awards ceremony. Today, Shin Godzilla is honored by the Japanese Academy Awards (or "Prize") after receiving a whopping 11 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director(s).

Shin Godzilla's full list of nominations is below:

Best Picture
Best Director(s) – Hideaki Anno & Shinji Higuchi
Best Actor in a Leading Role – Hiroki Hasegawa
Best Supporting Actress – Satomi Ishihara
Best Supporting Actress – Mikako Ichikawa
Best Original Score – Shirou Sagisu
Best Cinematography – Kousuke Yamada
Best Lighting Direction – Takayuki Kawabe
Best Art Direction – Yuji Hayashida & Eri Sakushima
Best Sound – Jun Nakamura & Haru Yamada
Best Editing – Hideaki Anno & Atsuki Sato

It's interesting to note that although Anno won the award for best screenwriter from Kinema Junpo, he was not nominated for that category by the Japanese Academy Awards. Instead he has opportunities to share awards with Shinji Higuchi and Atsuki Sato.


Also of interest is Shin Godzilla landing two names in the Supporting Actress category. While Mikako Ichikawa has been praised by both fans and critics for her portrayal as the stoic, laptop zoned Hiromi Ogashira, Satomi Ishihara's nomination for Kayoko Patterson has left some scratching their heads. However, Hiroki Hasegawa nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role is undoubtedly well earned.

Shin Godzilla has clearly made a positive impact on audiences and critics in Japan. Fans should be ecstatic that it will be considered for Best Picture and Director(s) for the Japanese Academy Awards. Congratulations to Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi and their hard working cast and crew for the incredible cache of nominations and their unprecedented success.

The Japanese Academy Awards will take place March 3rd in Tokyo, Japan.
--
Sources:
Official Japanese Academy Prize Website

 

 

More to explore from Toho:

Leave a comment

Guests can only post text. Please sign in to add links, images, etc...
Scified Editor Logo

Comments
User Avatar
Durp004
Group: Member
Rank: Baragon
View Profile

Wow a Godzilla movie getting nominated for best picture, what a day to be alive.

Join the discussion!



Godzilla x Kong: Supernova or Godzilla Minus One sequel – Which are you more hyped for?

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova
36% (89 Votes)
Godzilla Minus One sequel
64% (160 Votes)
Scified Polls
Discuss this Poll
New Forum Topics
Recently Active Forums
Godzilla
GodzillaTalk all things Godzilla, Pacific Rim, Gamera & more here
Godzilla Fan Works
Godzilla Fan WorksShare Your Godzilla Fan Creations
Shin-Gojira
Shin-GojiraDiscuss Shin-Godzilla here
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova
Godzilla x Kong: SupernovaDiscussions about the Monsterverse movie Godzilla x Kong: Supernova
Highest Forum Ranks Unlocked
Nicozilla
Nicozilla » Baragon
79% To Next Rank
BigGMonsterMan
BigGMonsterMan » Baragon
33% To Next Rank
Jamaal
Jamaal » Mothra Larvae
85% To Next Rank
Roger Pannell
Roger Pannell » Mothra Larvae
52% To Next Rank
BigGrayGolem
BigGrayGolem » Mothra Larvae
23% To Next Rank
Latest Media
Join the discussion!
Please sign in to access your profile features!
(Signing in also removes ads!)



Forgot Password?
Scified Website LogoYour sci-fi community, old-school & modern
Hosted Fansites
AlienFansite
GodzillaFansite
PredatorFansite
Main Menu
Community
Sci-Fi Movies
Help & Info
+

Sign In to contribute!