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Rebirth of Mothra II (1997): Cast & Plot

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Rebirth of Mothra II is a 1997 sci-fi fantasy film directed by Kunio Miyoshi, starring Megumi Kobayashi as Moll, Sayaka Yamaguchi and Aki Hano. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Rebirth of Mothra II (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Kunio Miyoshi
Original language
Japanese
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The story

What Is Rebirth of Mothra II About?

The premise of Rebirth of Mothra II without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A transforming miracle! The fairies from Infant Island discover a lost city, as well as a giant monster that is attracted to environmental calamities.

Rebirth of Mothra II Themes & Keywords

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  • monster
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  • monster versus monster
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  • kaiju
  • moth
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  • shobijin
  • tokyo japan
  • second part
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Cast & crew

Rebirth of Mothra II Cast & Characters

Megumi Kobayashi leads the cast as Moll, with Sayaka Yamaguchi as Lora and Aki Hano as Belvera. Directed by Kunio Miyoshi; 11 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Rebirth of Mothra II Plot Summary

What happens in Rebirth of Mothra II from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Millions of years ago, a giant three-headed space dragon named Desghidorah arrives on Earth and battles a species of enormous and highly advanced moths who serve as protectors of the Elias, a race of tiny, humanoid beings. After the battle, Desghidorah is defeated and sealed under the Earth while three Elias—the benevolent Moll [Megumi Kobayashi], the gentle Lora [Sayaka Yamaguchi], and the vengeful Belvera [Aki Hano]—and one moth, Mothra, remain. The stage is set for a mythic conflict that blends ancient duty with present-day peril.

Full summary

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Rebirth of Mothra II Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Rebirth of Mothra II.

【HD】モスラ2 海底の大決戦 予告編
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rebirth of Mothra II?

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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Details

Rebirth of Mothra II Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Mothra 2: The Undersea Battle” and “Mothra 2”.

Also known as
  • Mothra 2: The Undersea Battle
  • Mothra 2
  • Mosura 2 - Kaitei no daikessen
  • Mothra 2 : A Batalha Submarina
  • Rebirth of Mothra 2
  • Mosura Tsū: Kaitei no Daikessen
  • Mothra 2: The Battle Under the Deep Sea
  • Mothra: The Sunken Kingdom
  • Mothra: Das versunkene Königreich
  • Mothra 2 - The Battle Under the Surface
  • Mothra 2 - slaget under ytan
  • Mothra - Das versunkene Königreich
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  • Відродження Мотри 2
  • El renacimiento de Mothra 2
  • 모스라 2: 해저의 대결전
  • Возрождение Мотры 2 - Великое подводное сражение
  • 摩斯拉2 海底大决战
  • 摩斯拉 2 海底大決戰

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FAQ

Rebirth of Mothra II FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rebirth of Mothra II, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rebirth of Mothra II?

Rebirth of Mothra II runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Rebirth of Mothra II released?

Rebirth of Mothra II was released on December 13, 1997.

Who directed Rebirth of Mothra II?

Rebirth of Mothra II was directed by Kunio Miyoshi.

Who is in the cast of Rebirth of Mothra II?

Rebirth of Mothra II stars Megumi Kobayashi as Moll, Sayaka Yamaguchi as Lora and Aki Hano as Belvera, among 11 credited actors.

Does Rebirth of Mothra II have a post-credit scene?

No. Rebirth of Mothra II has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rebirth of Mothra II in?

The original language of Rebirth of Mothra II is Japanese.

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