Japan is Preparing For A Giant Cockroach Invasion

By JonathanBarkan

So, here’s what’s happening with this story. In late April, Japan saw the release of a live action adaptation of their sci-fi/horror manga Terra Formars (Formars = For Mars). Directed by Takashi Miike (Audition, 13 Assassins, Ichi the Killer, Lesson of the Evil, Gozu), the story follows a group of scientists who coat Mars with a special algae that is meant to purify the atmosphere and make life on the red planet possible. 500 years after the experiment takes place, a team goes out to see if the plan worked and, surprise surprise, all communications are lost. Therefore, a second team is sent to investigate what happened.

Well, it turns out that some cockroaches that were also sent to the planet (they would feed on the algae and spread it through defecation) have evolved into something much more dangerous than the creepy crawlies that we have. In fact, they’re absolute badasses who are intent on killing every human that lands in their newly lush and verdant world.

To give the film a little push, a viral video was created where “scientists” created a gigantic sticky trap to catch these cockroaches. And to make sure it works, they had a scientist, a sprinter, and a sumo wrestler each try to get across. You can see the results for yourself below!