Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe 1995

Overview

Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe is a 1995 feature film from Japan directed by Shusuke Kaneko. Produced by Daiei Film, Hakuhodo, and Nippon Television, and distributed by Toho, the movie was released theatrically in Japan on March 11, 1995. The story begins when a ship runs aground on a mysterious atoll, leading to an investigation by insurance representative Kusanagi. Kusanagi discovers an ancient bead, which he gives to his daughter Asagi. Meanwhile, an ornithologist named Nagamine investigates reports of a new species of large bird named Gyaos. As the Gyaos begin to attack, an ancient guardian emerges that possesses a bond with Asagi. The film stars Tsuyoshi Ihara, Akira Onodera, Shinobu Nakayama, and Ayako Fujitani, and it was followed by Gamera 2: Attack of Legion in 1996.