…It has become a major [conversation point that] Anno Hideaki is an accomplished director of today. I want to say one as a person who has seen the [fully] completed movie, this “Shin Godzilla” is purely a masterpiece of unprecedented [filmmaking].
[The films retains] a strong respect for the fundamental message within Godzilla, yearning for the old days of [his origin].
Expectations of people who are looking forward to the [newest Japanese incarnation] of “Godzilla” in 12 years – [Please be] content that [the film] does not betray [Godzilla], but at the same time, people who are new to “Godzilla” can [also enjoy a film of this type of content, who previously may not have].
The [film’s] appearance is that of the current [and true state of Japan], the film is critically painted [and capable of sarcasm] while at the same time, is the best of entertainment work in pursuit of pure fun of as a monster movie to the limits.
[Though previously] thoroughly opposed to earlier realistic [works of strong] fantasy, we [are looking forward with] “hope for the future”…