Mothra (Japanese: モスラ, Hepburn: Mosura) is a giant monster, or kaiju, which first appeared in Ishirō Honda 's 1961 film of the same name, produced and distributed by Toho. Mothra has appeared in …

Mothra is a divine moth-like entity who defends the Earth from those seeking to harm it. A benevolent Titan, Mothra was revered as a goddess by ancient human civilizations for millennia, attaining near …

Dec 21, 2025 · Mothra (モスラ Mosura) is the name of a group of Titans who first appeared in a cave painting in the 2017 Legendary Pictures Monsterverse film Kong: Skull Island, were later featured in …

Mothra: Benevolent kaiju protector of Earth and Infant Island. When the people of Infant Island sing, their goddess Mothra rises to help humankind. But when the wider world loses its way, the mythical kaiju …

5 days ago · The Luminous Fairies and Mothra,' translated to English for the first time, provides deeper insight into the political context in Japan in the 1950s.

Years pass as the champion Mothra, now in its life cycle, bears a child of her own. Much smaller than its ancestors, this larval Mothra finds itself inhabiting Monster Land, an artificially maintained island for …

4 days ago · Jeffrey Angles discusses the perils and pleasures of translating Mothra's tri-authored origin tale, The Luminous Fairies and Mothra, into English.

Mothra (モスラ, Mosura) is a giant moth goddess and the most common recurring monster in the Godzilla series besides Godzilla himself. Unlike most other monsters in the series, Mothra is always …

May 23, 2025 · Mothra’s legacy and impact on popular culture are significant, with the creature appearing in a range of films, television shows, and other media. Mothra’s influence can be seen in …

Feb 2, 2013 · Mothra (モスラ Mosura) is a kaiju, a type of fictional monster who first appeared in the serialized novel The Luminous Fairies and Mothra by Takehiko Fukunaga, Shinichiro Nakamura, and …