Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe

After a ship runs aground on a remote atoll, an insurance representative finds an ancient bead and gives it to his daughter. Simultaneously, a scientist studies a new species of carnivorous birds known as Gyaos. These creatures begin attacking humans and eventually threaten a city, leading the military to attempt a failed capture. In response to the threat, a giant turtle named Gamera emerges as a protector of humanity. This ancient guardian shares a special bond with the girl and battles the birds to prevent the destruction of the Earth.

Directed by Shusuke Kaneko, this film was the second project in his career, following Necronomicon. The cast includes Tsuyoshi Ihara, Shinobu Nakayama, and Ayako Fujitani. Produced by Nippon Television Network Corporation, Hakuhodo, and Daiei Film, the movie had a budget of 5 million USD and earned 16 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with a 6.8 rating on IMDb from 4,600 votes and a 7.4 rating on TMDB from 171 votes.