Godzilla Ukiyo-E (Art Print) Giclee Print "Rainstorm Beneath the Summit / Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji by Hokusai"

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[Machine Translation]

This ukiyo-e print superimposes the Godzilla from the film *Godzilla: 1.0* onto the world of Katsushika Hokusai's *Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: White Rain at the Foot of the Mountain*.

Reconstructed entirely in monochrome and featuring a finish reminiscent of gold leaf, this piece combines decorative elegance with a sense of power.

This work meticulously recreates the texture of the era, including the fibers and color variations of traditional Japanese paper. Please enjoy the unique atmosphere of ukiyo-e.

This ukiyo-e artwork depicts Godzilla from the movie "Godzilla: -1.0" superimposed onto the world of Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: White Rain at the Foot of the Mountain."

"White Rain at the Foot of the Mountain" is also commonly known as "Black Fuji." It is a print that contrasts the foothills shrouded in a summer shower with the summit of Mount Fuji emerging through the clouds. Its dramatic use of light and shadow and its tension-filled composition make it a standout among the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.

In this work, the monochrome aesthetic of *Godzilla -1.0/C* is superimposed onto Hokusai's iconic composition, reconstructing the entire scene in monochrome.
It depicts Godzilla breaking through the oppressive clouds covering the earth and roaring fiercely toward the clear summit.

Godzilla's overwhelming presence and sense of scale are brought to life through a technique reminiscent of gold leaf, infusing the monochrome composition with intense tension and a palpable aura.

The intersection of the compositional beauty of ukiyo-e and the majesty of a modern kaiju results in a piece that combines both decorative elegance and raw power.

Godzilla -1.0/C x Katsushika Hokusai Collaboration

Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Three Phases of Disaster
This series is a three-part ukiyo-e collection that explores new intersections between Japanese art and kaiju (monster) depictions by superimposing Godzilla from the film *Godzilla -1.0* onto Katsushika Hokusai's masterpiece, *Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji*.

Hokusai's "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" was a series that captured nature and human activity-including the sea, rivers, weather, and cities-from multiple perspectives, with Mount Fuji at its center.
While inheriting the composition and spirit of this series, this project positions Godzilla not as a "monster," but as a symbol of the very disasters that shake Japan.

In "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," Godzilla is blended into the raging ocean and massive waves, depicting him as a force of nature's fury.

In "Nihonbashi, Edo," Godzilla is positioned as a foreign element suddenly appearing in the peaceful daily life of Edo, expressing the chaos and tension of the moment when everyday life collapses through the composition of ukiyo-e.

And in "Yamashita Hakku," Godzilla stands as if in response to thunder and lightning, portraying a calamity that has become one with the weather itself.

The sea, the city, the sky.
Appearing in these distinct settings, Godzilla resonates with Hokusai's view of nature, offering a modern reinterpretation of the Japanese concepts of "disaster," "awe," and "prayer."

By bringing together the historical art form of ukiyo-e and the modern symbol of Godzilla, this series transcends a mere collaboration. It is an attempt to depict the contemporary forms of "disaster" and "awe" as ukiyo-e, drawing inspiration from Hokusai's compositions and view of nature.

Artist: Izumo
His concept has always been "a bridge to showcase Japan's'charm' to the world."
After working as a graphic designer and art director for major commercial facilities, surf brands, and streetwear brands, he has designed over 1,000 apparel items and merchandise for famous anime and tokusatsu content, driven by a passion he's held since childhood.
He pursues an artistic expression that fuses the single stroke of ink with the universal childhood longing for heroism, creating a unique worldview.

Artist's Comment
I believe the appeal of "Yamashita Hakuyu" lies in the clear contrasts between the mountain's base and its peak, and between darkness and light.
For this piece, I utilized that structure to depict Godzilla as a presence piercing through the clouds.

Inspired by the monochrome style of *Godzilla -1.0/C*, I created a composition with minimal color, then layered golden highlights to emphasize Godzilla's immense size and otherworldly nature.

The roaring figure evokes an image of nature itself surging and rising toward the heavens.
By placing Godzilla-a modern "disaster-level entity"-on the same canvas as Hokusai's Mount Fuji, I have expressed a sense of awe that transcends time.

Ukiyo-e Giclee Print
This ukiyo-e print was created using a technique known as giclee.
It offers superior lightfastness and color reproduction compared to traditional lithographs and silkscreen prints, and is used for reproductions of tangible cultural properties and highly valuable rare paintings that require faithful reproduction of the original artwork.

Size (Artwork) Height 21.0 cm x Width 30.8 cm
Size (Frame) Height 31.7 cm x Width 40.0 cm
Material (Artwork) Pure handmade Japanese paper (Torinoko paper) by Iwano Heisaburo Paper Mill and Yamaguchi Paper Mill
Material (Frame) PVC (backing: MDF), paper, acrylic
Technique Giclee print

[Machine Translation]

This ukiyo-e artwork superimposes Godzilla from the film *Godzilla: 1.0* onto the world of Katsushika Hokusai's *Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: The Great Wave off Kanagawa*.

Godzilla is rendered as part of the raging ocean and towering waves, depicting its existence as a force of nature's fury.

This work meticulously recreates the texture of the era, including the fibers of the washi paper and variations in color. Please enjoy the unique atmosphere of ukiyo-e.

This ukiyo-e artwork depicts Godzilla from the movie "Godzilla -1.0" superimposed onto the world of Katsushika Hokusai's "Under the Wave off Kanagawa," one of the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.

"The Great Wave off Kanagawa" is a masterpiece renowned for its dynamic composition and striking contrast between stillness and motion; it is counted among the "Three Great Works" of the series and is famous for having been highly praised by the painter Vincent van Gogh. In this work, by fusing Godzilla-a "disaster-level entity"-with Hokusai's iconic composition, the artist creates a new sense of power and narrative depth.

Ferociously swirling waves, a boat tossed about, and Godzilla emerging as if to give birth to it all.
By depicting Godzilla amidst the raging waves, the artist visually expresses its overwhelming energy and menace.

Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan, is positioned in the line of sight of Godzilla as he emerges from the towering waves, highlighting the tense contrast between nature, the nation, and the monster.

Reconstructed while utilizing the golden ratio composition created by Hokusai, this work allows viewers to simultaneously experience the terror of Godzilla and the beauty of ukiyo-e.


Godzilla -1.0 x Katsushika Hokusai

Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Three Phases of Disaster
This series is a three-part ukiyo-e trilogy that explores new intersections between Japanese art and monster depictions by superimposing Godzilla from the film *Godzilla -1.0* onto Hokusai's masterpiece, *Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji*.

Hokusai's "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" was a series that captured nature and human activity-including the sea, rivers, weather, and cities-from multiple perspectives, with Mount Fuji at its center.
While inheriting the composition and spirit of this series, this project positions Godzilla not as a "monster," but as a symbol of the very disasters that shake Japan.

In "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," Godzilla is blended into the raging ocean and massive waves, depicting him as a force of nature's fury.

In "Nihonbashi, Edo," Godzilla is positioned as a foreign element suddenly appearing in the peaceful daily life of Edo, expressing the chaos and tension of the moment when everyday life collapses through the composition of ukiyo-e.

And in "Yamashita Hakku," Godzilla stands as if in response to thunder and lightning, portraying a calamity that has become one with the weather itself.

The sea, the city, the sky.
Appearing in these distinct settings, Godzilla resonates with Hokusai's view of nature, offering a modern reinterpretation of the Japanese concepts of "disaster," "awe," and "prayer."

By bringing together the historical art form of ukiyo-e and the modern symbol of Godzilla, this series transcends a mere collaboration. Drawing inspiration from Hokusai's compositions and view of nature, it represents an attempt to depict the contemporary realities of "disaster" and "awe" through the lens of ukiyo-e.

Artist: Izumo
My concept has always been "to serve as a bridge that proudly showcases Japan's'appeal' to the world." .
After working as an advertising graphic designer and art director for major commercial facilities, surf brands, and streetwear brands, he has designed over 1,000 apparel items and merchandise for famous anime and tokusatsu content, driven by a childhood admiration for these genres.
He pursues an artistic expression that fuses the single stroke of ink with the universal childhood longing for heroism, creating a unique worldview.

Artist's Comment
Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" is a work that depicts the overwhelming power of nature.
In this piece, I consciously sought to overlay the threat of nature with the threat of Godzilla.

Godzilla, emerging from the raging waves, appears as if it were part of a natural phenomenon.
By integrating the waves and the monster rather than separating them, I expressed energy on a catastrophic scale.

Furthermore, while taking the utmost care not to disrupt the highly refined composition established by Hokusai, I have reconstructed the relationship between the motifs of Mount Fuji, Godzilla, and Japan.

I hope you will take the time to savor the moment where the tradition of ukiyo-e intersects with the world of *Godzilla: 1.0*.

Ukiyo-e Giclee Print
This ukiyo-e print was created using a technique known as giclee.
It offers superior lightfastness and color reproduction compared to traditional lithographs and silkscreen prints, and is used for reproductions of tangible cultural properties and highly valuable rare paintings where faithful reproduction of the original artwork is essential.

Size (Artwork) Height 21.0 cm x Width 30.8 cm
Size (Frame) Height 31.7 cm x Width 40.0 cm
Material (Artwork) Pure handmade Japanese paper (Torinoko paper) by Iwano Heisaburo Paper Mill and Yamaguchi Paper Mill
Material (Frame) PVC (backing: MDF), paper, acrylic
Technique Giclee print

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