Mothra

is a giant divine moth-like monster, or daikaijū, which first appeared in the eponymous 1961 film, directed by Ishirō Honda and produced and distributed by Toho. Mothra has appeared in several Toho tokusatsu films, often as a recurring monster in the Godzilla franchise. She is typically portrayed as a colossal sentient moth, accompanied by two miniature fairies speaking on her behalf. Unlike several other Toho monsters, Mothra is a largely heroic character, having been variously portrayed as a protector of her own island culture, the Earth and Japan. Mothra's design is influenced by silkworms,

2014 video game

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