Megumi Odaka was born on May 9, 1972 in Kanagawa, Japan. When she was 12 years-old, she jump-started her film career as a voice actress for children's TV shows in Japan. In addition, with also being a singer, she released several singles and albums throughout the late 1980s. After participating in the "Toho Cinderella Contest" in 1989 with actress Yasuko Sawaguchi, she was cast as psychic girl Miki Saegusa in the Godzilla film Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989). Impressed with her portrayal of Miki Saegusa, Toho studios had her return in the remaining 5 Godzilla sequels, thus becoming the first actor to portray the same character in a Godzilla film for more than 2 times. To this date, she is the one actor with the most reoccurring role in the Godzilla film series.
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2024’s GODZILLAFEST will be a full blown convention, celebrating 70 years of Godzilla films.
The goals of this event are to bring crowds back to Japantown and into the restaurants and shops, to enjoy a complete Japanese cultural experience while taking part in the Godzilla convention, which will stretch throughout the mall. We also hope to bring people out into the community to enjoy the convention and make memories that will last a lifetime.
With the surprise success of the recent films, GODZILLA MINUS ONE and GODZILLA X KONG THE NEW EMPIRE, Godzilla is more popular than ever, and having won an Academy Award, he is gaining respect from more serious movie goers. It is also the 70th anniversary of the release of the first Godzilla movie. Something we will be promoting and celebrating throughout the weekend.
•Godzillafest Schedule
What's happening when and where?
• Guests
Our main guest of honor will be Megumi Odaka (Who played Miki Saegusa in 6 of the 1990s Godzilla films, from GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE through GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH). Ms Odaka will be signing autographs and taking pictures with fans at designated times throughout the convention. She will also be at two special events (see below).
• Toy Dealers & Art Vendors
We will also have a full dealers room in the gymnasium of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California. Toys, models, art and more. We guarantee you won't leave empty handed! And we will also have two Godzilla Pinball Machines that you can try your hand at!
• Panels & Interviews
Join us for panels on your favorite kaiju topics, as well as painting demonstrations, special presentations and more! Panels will be at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California throughout the weekend.
•Saturday Night Movie Event at the Four Star Theater on Clement Street
Enjoy two classic Heisei Godzilla films from the '90s featuring our guest Megumi Odaka. Ms Odaka will be there for a special on-stage interview.
• Free Outdoor Saturday Night Movie
If free is your style, Japantown will feature an outdoor movie in the mall. The featured film will be the classic 1962 KING KONG VS GODZILLA!
• Godzilla Cosplay
Godzilla cosplaying will be featured and encouraged throughout the mall, the entire weekend! Join our cosplayers as your favorite monster, alien, human or whatever! We look forward to seeing how creative everyone can get!
• Godzilla/Japantown Stamp Rally
Get your map and visit stores featuring Godzilla goods, foods and drinks throughout the mall. Collect your stamps and fill the map for a special prize!
• Meet and Greet with the Guests
Friday night will feature a special dinner/meet and greet with our special guest and others at the Fermentation Lab in Japantown. Mingle, munch and drink from 6pm-8pm and then get special early access to our dealers room from 8pm-10pm. Grab the goods before the crowds rush in Saturday morning!
• And Much, Much More!
We are always adding things to the event. Keep an eye on this page for updates or get on our mailing list to be the first to know!