Thanks to the support of Godzilla fans around the world, Akira Takarada was included (in a cameo role) in the upcoming Legendary Godzilla movie. At the eleventh hour, his scene has reportedly been cut from the film. Please sign this petition asking director Gareth Edwards to restore Mr. Takarada's scene to the finished film.

Sixty years ago, Mr. Takarada starred in the original Godzilla. Over the years, he has starred in several other Godzilla movies, and has been a great promoter of the character and the franchise. He calls Godzilla "my classmate", because the original Godzilla movie launched both of their careers. Mr. Takarada has been a staunch friend of western G-fans, and is known as "the godfather of G-FEST" (the annual Godzilla convention in Chicago).

Western fans asked Legendary to include Mr. Takarada as a thank you for his support and friendship. We were thrilled when our request was accepted, but now we are terribly unhappy at this last minute reversal. Mr. Takarada's presence in the new film is a vital cultural link that helps legitimize Legendary's movie, connecting it to the original series. He has more than earned the honor of appearing in the new Godzilla. This petition respectfully asks Gareth Edwards and Legendary Pictures to reverse their decision and restore Mr. Takarada's scene to the movie, so that he can be honored and appreciated by his millions of fans around the world.