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Min Tanaka

Japanese actor and dancer (1945-)

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  • Sep 27

    Takashi Yamazaki premieres Godzilla Minus Zero at New York Film Festival ahead of November release

    Director Takashi Yamazaki debuted Godzilla Minus Zero at the New York Film Festival on 26 September 2026, setting up a 1949 showdown between Godzilla and King Ghidorah before its November theatrical release.

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