---
product_id: 145613222
title: "Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]"
price: "1551 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/145613222-godzilla-the-showa-era-films-1954-1975-the-criterion-collection
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
---

# Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

**Price:** 1551 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
- **How much does it cost?** 1551 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/145613222-godzilla-the-showa-era-films-1954-1975-the-criterion-collection)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path—and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon gave rise to an entire monster-movie genre (kaiju eiga), but the King of the Monsters continued to reign supreme: in fourteen fiercely entertaining sequels over the next two decades, Godzilla defended its throne against a host of other formidable creatures, transforming from a terrifying symbol of nuclear annihilation into a benevolent (if still belligerent) Earth protector. Collected here for the first time are all fifteen Godzilla films of Japan’s Showa era, in a landmark set showcasing the technical wizardry, fantastical storytelling, and indomitable international appeal that established the most iconic giant monster the cinema has ever seen.EIGHT-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURESHigh-definition digital transfers of all fifteen Godzilla films made between 1954 and 1975, released together for the first time, with uncompressed monaural soundtracksHigh-definition digital transfers of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, the 1956 U.S.-release version of Godzilla; and the 1962 Japanese-release version of King Kong vs. Godzilla, presented with its original 4.0 surround soundtrack.Audio commentaries from 2011 on Godzilla and Godzilla, King of the Monsters featuring film historian David KalatInternational English-language dub tracks for Invasion of Astro-Monster, Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, and Terror of MechagodzillaDirectors Guild of Japan interview with director Ishiro Honda, conducted by director Yoshimitsu Banno in 1990Featurette detailing Godzilla’s photographic effectsToho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection, a 1986 documentary featuring archival making-of footage; scenes deleted from films including Destroy All Monsters, King Kong vs. Godzilla, and Mothra vs. Godzilla; and interviews with Honda, producer Tomoyuki Tanaka, special-effects director Teruyoshi Nakano, and othersNew interview with filmmaker Alex Cox about his admiration for the Showa-era Godzilla filmsNew and archival interviews with cast and crew members, including actors Bin Furuya, Tsugutoshi Komada, Haruo Nakajima, and Akira Takarada; composer Akira Ifukube; and effects technicians Yoshio Irie and Eizo KaimaiInterview with critic Tadao Sato from 2011Illustrated audio essay from 2011 about the real-life tragedy that inspired GodzillaNew English subtitle translationsTrailersPLUS: A lavishly illustrated deluxe hardcover book featuring an essay by cinema historian Steve Ryfle, notes on the films by cinema historian Ed Godziszewski, and new illustrations by Arthur Adams, Sophie Campbell, Becky Cloonan, Jorge Coelho, Geof Darrow, Simon Gane, Robert Goodin, Benjamin Marra, Monarobot, Takashi Okazaki, Angela Rizza, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Sienkiewicz, Katsuya Terada, Ronald Wimberly, and Chris Wisnia

Review: GET IT - An amazing collection for the biggest fans of The Big G!!! I'm so happy I bit the bullet and bought this. You'll see a well documented collection of movies and a nice book with some information about each film, as well as masterfully made illustrations throughout.
Review: Love it! - Beautiful, full of quality extras and well put together! I knew Criterion made the book big but underestimated how large it would be! Between the size and the quality it can serve as an art piece more than just being another part of your movie catalogue.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B07VLJ9KB6 |
| Actors  | Akira Takarada, Takashi Shimura |
| Audio Description:  | English, Japanese |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,847 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #193 in Horror (Movies & TV) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,444) |
| Item model number  | BR3075 |
| MPAA rating  | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format  | Blu-ray, Subtitled |
| Number of discs  | 8 |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3 Pounds |
| Release date  | October 29, 2019 |
| Studio  | The Criterion Collection |
| Subtitles:  | English |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Akira Takarada, Takashi Shimura
- **Format:** Blu-ray, Subtitled
- **Genre:** Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy
- **Language:** English, Japanese
- **Studio:** The Criterion Collection

## Images

![Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cVyMQN3NL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GET IT
*by S***N on December 25, 2025*

An amazing collection for the biggest fans of The Big G!!! I'm so happy I bit the bullet and bought this. You'll see a well documented collection of movies and a nice book with some information about each film, as well as masterfully made illustrations throughout.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it!
*by B***S on December 9, 2025*

Beautiful, full of quality extras and well put together! I knew Criterion made the book big but underestimated how large it would be! Between the size and the quality it can serve as an art piece more than just being another part of your movie catalogue.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Godzilla collection for fans!
*by D***Z on August 17, 2021*

Never in a million years did i ever think a collection like this would ever see the light of day. If you like me grew up in the 80's, you grew up with the godzilla movies being a staple of tv. In the nYC area they were always shown on two of my local stations that would normally run syndicated stuff. We grew up with the American cuts of the films. Schlocky but fun. If you're looking to relive that experience youw ont find it here. Instead this will be like rediscovering Godzilla for you. This entire collection has only the original Japanese versions of the films. with subtitles. Upon seeing the Japanese films for the first time I was shocked. The American films were cut so much as to be almost totally different movies. The schlock factor disappears, and the movies are way more coherent and some of them even turn from camp into serious explorations of certain themes. One movie that i used ot watch over and over again as a kid was Godzilla vs Megalon. One of the schlockiest in the entire Godzilla canon. But when I watch the original, im surprised to see there's actually a cohesive plot and a serious attempt at drama as well. Are all the original versions better? No there are some movies where I think the American version might have been better and the original plods along a little bit, but those movies are few and far between--for the most part there are more hits than misses. Also this collection is COMPLETE. if you ever tried collecting the Godzilla movies previously on dvd you know that there were certain movies that had gone out of print and if you managed to somehow find a dvd they were going to cost you hundreds of dollars. Here for one low price you can have the entire original Godzilla collection from Godzilla all the way to Terror of Mecha-Godzilla. For the most part this collection is not going to replace your old "Godzilla Collection" dvd box set and other dvd's you may have been able to get separately. You need ot keep those old dvd's because they have the American versions and you may want to revisit the versions of thes emovies you grew up with. This new Criterion Collection set should probably be gotten in addition to old dvd's you already have. If you can only choose one then go with this set as you will have a complete set at least. There are 2 American movies included here--the Raymond Burr version of Godzilla is included as an extra on the first disc. The American version of King Kong vs Godzilla is the default "main version" in the collection because of US copyright laws. You will find the original Japanese version included separately, almost hidden away, as part of the Extras disc (disc 8). All movies are given the excellent and respectful treatment Criterion is known for. These movies have never sounded or looked better. The picture is clean with no visible age artefacts on the film. The subtitles are done well and in no way distract from the movie or come across as obnoxious in their placement on the screen. I wish there was a second mega collection like this one from Criterion collecting the Heisei and Millenium eras. Unfortunately for that to happen we will have to wait for Toho to once again get the rights to the more modern films. To close--i give this collection a wholehearted recommendation. Get this set right away before it goes out of print!!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
- Godzilla vs. Biollante (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD]
- Godzilla Minus One (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ro/products/145613222-godzilla-the-showa-era-films-1954-1975-the-criterion-collection](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/145613222-godzilla-the-showa-era-films-1954-1975-the-criterion-collection)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Romania*
*Store origin: RO*
*Last updated: 2026-02-20*