Gamera 2: Advent of Legion 1996
“Who will be extinct, Japan, or Legion?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Director
- Shusuke Kaneko
- Networks
- Tokuma International, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Daiei Film
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel
What is Gamera 2: Advent of Legion?
Topic: Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 12, 1996
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Tokuma International, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Daiei Film
- Revenue
- $14,000,000
- Genres
- Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 133 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~99 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Tokuma International, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Daiei Film
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Topic: Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996).
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Title: Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (also referred to as Gamera 2: Attack of the Legion).
Release Date: 07/12/1996 (JP).
Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 39m.
Director: Shūsuke Kaneko.
Cast: Toshiyuki Nagashima, Miki Mizuno, Tamotsu Ishibashi, Mitsuru Fukikoshi.
Plot: A strange meteor lands in Japan, unleashing hundreds of insect-like Legion creatures intent on colonizing Earth. The military fails to control the situation. Gamera arrives to face the ever-evolving space adversary. The battle may cause Gamera to lose his bond with Asagi and humanity.
Native Title: ガメラ2 レギオン襲来.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of fantasy and science fiction that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Gamera 2: Advent of Legion worth watching?
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 133 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Fantasy, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Gamera 2: Advent of Legion and when was it released?
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.
Who directed Gamera 2: Advent of Legion?
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion was directed by Shusuke Kaneko.
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