Atragon (1963) Kaitei gunkan | Region-Free (Blu-Ray)

Sourced from Japanese Bluray w/ 6 Audio Tracks, Subtitles and Bonus Features!

 *NOTE* This contains 2 different English Dubs, The Toho & AIP.

Title: Atragon (1963)

Alternate Title: Kaitei Gunkan

Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Synopsis:
“Atragon” follows the re-emergence of the ancient underwater civilization of Mu, which threatens to reclaim the Earth’s surface. To counter this menace, the crew of the advanced submarine warship, Atragon, must confront the Mu Empire and its guardian sea serpent, Manda. The film combines elements of science fiction and adventure, showcasing humanity’s struggle against a formidable subterranean foe.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Ishirō Honda
• Writer: Shinichi Sekizawa
• Cast:
  • Tadao Takashima as Susumu Hatanaka
  • Yōko Fujiyama as Makoto Jinguji
  • Yū Fujiki as Yoshito Nishibe
  • Ken Uehara as Admiral Kusumi
  • Jun Tazaki as Captain Hachiro Jinguji

YouTube Link:
Atragon | Trailer

IMDb Link:
Atragon (1963)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. MichaelEternity – ★★★☆☆
   “A fun, old-fashioned adventure with a cool super-submarine and a lost underwater civilization. The special effects are charmingly retro, and the story moves at a brisk pace.”
2. Chris_Pandolfi – ★★★★☆
   “An engaging blend of sci-fi and fantasy, ‘Atragon’ showcases director Ishirō Honda’s talent for creating imaginative worlds. The film’s anti-war message is subtly woven into its thrilling narrative.”
3. MushroomKing – ★★★½☆
   “While the pacing can be slow at times, ‘Atragon’ delivers with its inventive set pieces and the iconic design of the titular submarine. A must-watch for fans of classic tokusatsu cinema.”

Meta Description:
“Atragon” (1963), also known as “Kaitei Gunkan,” is a Japanese science fiction adventure directed by Ishirō Honda. The film depicts humanity’s battle against the resurfaced Mu Empire, featuring the advanced submarine warship, Atragon, and its confrontation with the sea serpent, Manda.