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Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) movie poster

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion is a 1996 sci-fi horror film directed by Shusuke Kaneko, starring Akira Ohashi as Gamera, Toshiyuki Nagashima and Hatsunori Hasegawa. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and ARROW, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Shusuke Kaneko
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi , Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Tokuma International
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gamera 2: Attack of Legion About?

The premise of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a meteor crashes in Japan, swarms of insect‑like Legion creatures emerge, intent on colonizing Earth. The military’s efforts prove futile, prompting the giant turtle Gamera to intervene against the ever‑evolving alien threat. The conflict jeopardizes Gamera’s connection with Asagi and humanity.

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion Themes & Keywords

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  • giant monster sci fi
  • gamera
  • kaiju
  • giant monster
  • sequel
  • supernatural horror
  • monster horror
  • japan
  • japanese
  • helicopter
  • character name in title
  • supernatural fantasy
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  • dark fantasy
  • babe scientist
Where to watch

Where to Watch Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and ARROW, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion Cast & Characters

Akira Ohashi leads the cast as Gamera, with Toshiyuki Nagashima as Colonel Yusuke Watarase and Hatsunori Hasegawa as Colonel Satake. Directed by Shusuke Kaneko; 45 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion Plot Summary

What happens in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

One year after the battle between Gamera and the Gyaos, a bright meteor crashes in Hokkaido, setting off a chain of alarming discoveries. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), led by Colonel Yusuke Watarase, rushes to the impact site, unaware that insect-like extraterrestrials have begun to emerge from the fractured space rock. Meanwhile, a string of telecommunication failures draws the attention of NTT engineers, who uncover that underground lines in the affected area have been entirely ripped away. The network is not just down—it seems to trace a deliberate path south from the crash, a clue that something nonhuman is moving beneath the surface.

Full summary

The whole story of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion, scene by scene

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Videos

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Gamera 2: Attack of the Legion (1996) Original Trailer [FHD]
  • Teaser 『ガメラ2レギオン襲来』予告篇【4KHDR version】
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gamera 2: Attack of Legion?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which branch of the Japanese military responds to the meteor crash in Hokkaido?

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FAQ

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gamera 2: Attack of Legion?

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Gamera 2: Attack of Legion released?

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion was released on July 12, 1996.

Who directed Gamera 2: Attack of Legion?

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion was directed by Shusuke Kaneko.

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Who is in the cast of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion?

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion stars Akira Ohashi as Gamera, Toshiyuki Nagashima as Colonel Yusuke Watarase and Hatsunori Hasegawa as Colonel Satake, among 45 credited actors.

Where can I watch Gamera 2: Attack of Legion?

In the US, Gamera 2: Attack of Legion is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ARROW and Cineverse and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

Does Gamera 2: Attack of Legion have a post-credit scene?

No. Gamera 2: Attack of Legion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gamera 2: Attack of Legion in?

The original language of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion is Japanese.

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