A dam in Japan Transformed into a Godzilla mural in a unique way

SUMMARY

• Saga Prefecture has unveiled a unique Godzilla mural on a dam created by washing instead of paint.
• Godzilla's recent success, such as its Academy Award win, makes the painting a timely tribute.
• This new landmark is meant to be a temporary celebration, highlighting the legacy of the King of Monsters.

There's no shortage of places for otaku to hang out when visiting Japan, with “pilgrimage” spots and places of interest for fans of Japanese anime, manga, games and movies. If traveling to Tokyo and Osaka is the first place you think of when planning a trip to Japan, there are many places outside of the big cities that have something special to offer. One such landmark has just been revealed far from Japan's most famous city, near the tip of the main island in Saga prefecture.

As part of the campaign to promote tourism, Saga Prefecture has released news Godzilla a mural in an unlikely place – on the side of a dam. The way the painting was created is even more interesting, because it was not done with simple colors or materials. The painting was unveiled on November 22 as part of the “Sagaprise” tourism campaign, announced on the X account (formerly Twitter) and the website of the company that created the painting, along with the official websites of Sagaprise and Saga Prefecture.

Japan's New Tribute to Godzilla

The King of Monsters like you've never seen before

Japan is not short of homages to Godzilla and merchandise, with entire stories dedicated to the King of Monsters, theme parks, mosaics, and even statues. even his head is the same size in Tokyo. And why not? Godzilla is one of the most popular characters in Japan, with an international popularity that even rivals Pikachu and Hello Kitty. Godzilla has been around since 1954 when he first came to the scene, created by Toho Studios, and he has not lost his popularity both locally and abroad.

Now, Godzilla has a new landmark for fans to check out, and it's larger than life. This new Godzilla mural is located on the side of the Iwayagawauchi Dam in Saga Prefecture. It was designed by pressure washer company Karcher, which has reportedly been preparing the painting since July. Work on the painting began on November 4, 2024, and the final piece was released on November 22. It was created by a team of 7 people, who used over 2,400 symbols to create the design.

This unique painting was not created with paint, but was actually created by pressure washing the sides of the dam. Not only is this an interesting way to create a masterpiece, but it's also a great advertisement for Karcher's pressure washing capabilities. In general, the articles in the X account of Karcher mean:

Godzilla vs. Saga “Godzilla in Saga Dam Art Project Powered by Karcher.” A giant “Godzilla” has appeared at a dam in Saga Prefecture! The Iwayagawauchi Dam, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, will be the canvas for an amazing dam art project 🎉.

It took about four months to prepare the project, which began on Monday, November 4, with the creation of Godzilla's magnificent masterpiece of cleaning up the pollution from the dam, and began with a preliminary meeting. carefully, followed by cleaning by seven people. , and finished on Friday, November 22 🙌.

The most important part of producing dam art is to faithfully reproduce the design on the wall of the great dam, and this time, to show the details of Godzilla, which is good far more than before done overseas, the artist focused on performance. the precise markings, the edges and the smooth and dynamic cleaning process. The artist took great care to depict the mighty Godzilla as if it were about to move, taking full advantage of the nature of the dam.

Since it is a work of art that uses the natural world, dam art can only be seen in its natural state. Why not visit the Iwayagawauchi Dam to see this recently discovered work of art!

The only downside is that no one can be sure how long Godzilla will last at the dam, as “natural conditions” will determine that.

Good timing for a new Godzilla brand

Celebrating a big win for the Franchise

While Godzilla never goes out of style, and new movies seem to be on the way, now is a good time to pause and celebrate the success of the King of Monsters. Last year, in 2023, Godzilla Minus Onemade history for the franchise. The film won Godzilla's first Academy Award ever. The award is for Best Visual Effects. In addition to this historic victory, Godzilla Minus One won countless other awards, including the Bram Stoker Award for Outstanding Achievement in Motion Picture.

No other Godzilla film has had such success at the awards stage, and it has been winning Academy Awards for nearly seven decades. It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate Godzilla's lasting legacy, preserve a special moment in the franchise's history and give fans something special to go and visit. Godzilla won't last forever at Iwayagawauchi Dam, so if you want to see it for yourself, it's better to go sooner rather than later.

Source: AnimeNewsNetwork