Audio: There are two audio tracks. First, the film’s original Japanese language is presented in 2.0 mono, with no separation between the two channels. Why Universe Laser didn’t use the original 2.0 Dolby stereo track is puzzling. It doesn’t sound bad. The dialogue, sound effects, and music are all clear. (Speaking of the music, the poignant and powerful score was Akira Ifukube’s first for the Heisei series. It’s good to have the master back.) There is also a Cantonese dub, also in 2.0 mono. The dialogue on the Cantonese version is recorded a bit louder, but overall the two tracks are equivalent in quality. Japanese will undoubtedly be the choice for international fans. Grade: B-

Extras / Menus: There are no extras, not even trailers for other Godzilla films released by Universe Laser. The menus are fullscreen still images, with no sound. There are animated film clips in the chapter select windows. Everything is labeled in both English and Chinese, so navigation is easy. Grade: D-

Final Analysis: This is obviously a budget release. It’s disappointing that Universe went with a non-anamorphic transfer and mono sound. The English subtitles are decent, and the box says that they’re based on the Japanese version, not the dub. Like all of Universe’s Heisei releases, the English subs are displayed simultaneously with Chinese text, but it’s easy to get used to. This is also a complete print that begins with the Toho 60th anniversary logo, and includes the end credits that were cut from Sony’s release. The final thing that earns this disc a recommendation is the price tag: It can be had for under $10, making it an affordable choice for U.S. fans who want to see the film in its original aspect ratio and language. Final Grade: B