When it comes to Toho kaiju monsters, Mothra stands as one of the most fascinating and richly mythological, whose popularity was second only to that of Godzilla. As a colossal sentient larva with the power to transform into a giant mother-like creature, Mothra differentiated itself from the average strong kaiju monster by being primarily a protector whose deep connection to ancient civilizations meant her history dates back millennia. First introduced in their own stand-alone movie titled Mothra in 1961, this flying kaiju returned time and again in solo and team-up movies over the years.
Stephen Holland
Stephen Holland