Movie

A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo

★ 7.0(1)19981h 42m

A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Takeshi Miyasaka
Release date: 1998-09-26
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Tokyu Agency

About A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo

A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo is a 1998 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Takeshi Miyasaka, starring Kaori Momoi, Hirotaro Honda and Kazue Tsunogae. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A large, dinosaur-like monster has risen from Tokyo Bay and attacked the city. As the government collapses into chaos, the people of a rural town in Fukui Prefecture, from whose perspective we see the entire movie, watch as the events unfold on TV. Some decide to run for their lives, some take it as a sign of the apocalypse, some go completely crazy, but most of the townspeople wait and watch, and wonder where the monster will head next.

Cast

Kaori Momoi

Hirotaro Honda

Kazue Tsunogae

Yumi Nishiyama

Etsuko Yano

Yumi Yoshiyuki

Atsushi Okuno

Tomorowo Taguchi

Michisuke Kashiwaya

Kei Takyo

Asami Sawaki

Riki Takeuchi

Hideo Takamatsu

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo in Japan?+

In Japan, A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo on Netflix?+

A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo?+

A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo?+

A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo stars Kaori Momoi, Hirotaro Honda, Kazue Tsunogae, Yumi Nishiyama and Yumi Yoshiyuki.

When did A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo come out?+

A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo is a 1998 movie directed by Takeshi Miyasaka.

What genre is A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo?+

A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo is Comedy film.

Who directed A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo?+

A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo was directed by Takeshi Miyasaka.