Rebirth of Mothra

Rebirth of Mothra

Year: 1996

Runtime: 104 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Okihiro Yoneda

FantasyActionFamilyAdventure

War, in order to protect! A new Mothra takes to the air and battles against Desghidorah to save all of humanity.

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1

Desghidorah's ancient arrival and sealing

Millions of years ago, Desghidorah arrives on Earth and clashes with Mothra and the Elias. The dragon is defeated and sealed beneath the Earth, with Moll, Lora, Belvera, and Mothra remaining as guardians. The seal holds, and a fragile balance is maintained between the ancient threat and its protectors.

Millions of years ago Earth
2

Mothra's egg-laying mission

In the present day, Mothra strains herself, draining energy to lay a protective egg for her species. The effort leaves her weakened but determined to ensure survival. The destiny of the moth line rests on this fragile egg.

Present day Earth
3

Logging uncovers the prison

A logging operation uncovers Desghidorah's subterranean prison and inadvertently breaks the seal. The disturbance stirs the ancient threat from its slumber and alarms the guardians. Moll and Lora detect the disturbance and sense that trouble has returned.

Present day Site beneath Earth
4

Moll and Lora head to Japan

Moll and Lora sense the growing danger and travel from their home to Japan to investigate. They prepare to confront the threat and protect the seal's remnants. The guardians brace for a conflict that could affect humanity.

Present day Japan
5

Seal passed to Wakaba

Yuichi Goto takes the seal home and gifts it to his daughter Wakaba as a keepsake. The artifact's power begins to influence Wakaba's actions and sets off a chain of events. A quiet family moment masks the looming danger.

Present day Goto family home, Japan
6

Belvera manipulates Wakaba

Belvera, believing humans are the enemy, seizes control of Wakaba and drives her to torment her brother Taiki. The rift between Elias and humans widens as Belvera uses the artifact to manipulate events. The stakes grow as the artifact changes hands again.

Present day Japan
7

Clash for the artifact

Moll and Lora, joined by a smaller Mothra named Fairy, clash with Belvera over control of the artifact. Belvera's maneuvering leaves them cautious but undeterred. The artifact's power becomes a focal point of the battle.

Present day Japan
8

Allies form and move toward the seal

Moll and Lora befriend Taiki, Wakaba, and their mother, and the group travels to the seal site to confront Belvera. The alliance between humans and Elias strengthens as they prepare for the confrontation. They vow to stop Belvera and protect the world.

Present day Seal site, Japan
9

Belvera frees Desghidorah

Belvera releases Desghidorah and intends to use him to wipe out humanity before it can threaten her race. The dragon's rampage begins as he drains the environment's lifeforce. Desghidorah's awakening marks a turning point in the crisis.

Present day Earth
10

Battle escalates; larva hatches early

Desghidorah drains the environment's lifeforce while Mothra is summoned to fight him despite her age. Her larva senses her mother's weakening and hatches prematurely to aid in the defense. The struggle intensifies as new threats push the guardians to their limits.

Present day Battle site near dam
11

Mothra sacrifices and diverts the threat

Mothra airlifts her larva to safety and lures Desghidorah toward a dam. She lowers her child into the sea to protect it, then collapses from age, wounds, and weariness. The selfless act buys time for the others, but the dragon continues its assault.

Present day Dam and sea
12

Seal retrieved and entrusted to the children

Moll and Lora manage to take the seal back from Belvera and give it to Taiki and Wakaba for safekeeping. They join the search for the larva and hope to restore balance. The guardians rely on the children to help secure the future.

Present day Seal site
13

A new Mothra rises

The larva metamorphoses into an imago, and a new Mothra emerges to take up the fight. She stands against Desghidorah with renewed strength and a legacy to uphold. The new guardian embodies hope for Earth.

Shortly after the larva hatches Earth
14

Seal renewed; Desghidorah defeated

Drawing on an ancient legacy, Mothra renews the seal binding Desghidorah and defeats the dragon, saving Earth. The battle concludes with Desghidorah's threat neutralized and balance restored. The guardians reflect on the cost and their renewed purpose.

Climax Earth
15

Belvera escapes; journey home

Belvera escapes, vowing revenge even as the land heals from destruction. Mothra travels to her ancestral home, while Moll, Lora, and the child Fairy thank the children for their help and return to Infant Island. A quiet recovery begins as new guardians oversee Earth’s future.

End of story Infant Island

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