---
title: "Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/godzilla-city-on-the-edge-of-battle-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 492719
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/godzilla-city-on-the-edge-of-battle-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Animation, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Polygon Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Humanity fights to reclaim Earth, hoping an ancient robot can finally stop Godzilla."

### Why Watch
- Stunning computer animation
- Epic kaiju battles
- Introduces Mechagodzilla lore

### Caveats & Content Note
- Relies on events from the first film
- May feel like a continuation for newcomers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s PG‑13 rating and intense monster combat make it suitable for teens and older audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, science-fiction, post-apocalyptic, anime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hiroyuki Seshita, Kobun Shizuno
- **Networks / Studios**: Polygon Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mamoru Miyano** as *Haruo Sakaki (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaji** as *Adam Bindewald (voice)*
- **Tomokazu Sugita** as *Martin Lazzari (voice)*
- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Metphies (voice)*
- **Junichi Suwabe** as *Mulu-elu Galu-gu (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Yuko Tani (voice)*
- **Kenta Miyake** as *Rilu-elu Belu-be (voice)*
- **Kenyu Horiuchi** as *Unberto Mori (voice)*
- **Kazuya Nakai** as *Halu-elu Dolu-do (voice)*
- **Kazuhiro Yamaji** as *Endurph / Munak (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is the film animated?
Yes, it is a Japanese computer‑animated kaiju film.

### Q: Is this movie a sequel?
Yes, it follows the events of Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters as the second installment in the anime trilogy.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating?
It is rated PG‑13.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was co‑directed by Kōbun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/492719)
- [Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla:_City_on_the_Edge_of_Battle)
- [Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8015080/)
- [Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/492719-godzilla/cast)
- [Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Godzilla:_City_on_the_Edge_of_Battle)
- [Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (2018) - Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/film/godzilla-city-on-the-edge-of-battle/cast/)

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