![]() This creature debuted in the 1964 film, Ghidorah, the Three headed dragon. This 3 headed dragon/kaiju is considered as one of Godzilla’s greatest nemesis. Rodan not only considered as Godzilla’s enemy but as well as his closet ally despite having different points of view on protecting humans. His name in the movie is known for as the flying fire demon in which can fly very fast covered in flames to engulf the life of its prey and can shoot toxic gas that ignites and causes severe explosions around its target. This flying kaiju is similar to large a pterosaur that walks upright on two legs. ![]() Rhodan first appeared in the 1956 film, Rodan, and alongside Godzilla in the 1964 film, Ghidorah, The 3 Headed Monster. In the original movie, both monsters clashed with one another as each of their strengths clashed with one another only for it to end in a draw. His enormous and agile like reflexes made it easy for him to defeat Godzilla as it was resistant to its atomic flare and was his physical strength nearly dominating him. This enormous ape first faced off Godzilla when its was captured by a group of expeditioners but escaped after landing in Japan. Its first appeared in the Godzilla universe in the film, King Kong Vs Godzilla, in 1962. King Kong is an iconic creature that debuted in the west. Mecha Godzilla is and always considered a threat to both titans and humans alike. Over the years, Mecha Godzilla had its appearance changed from Missile Launchers placed on its arms to having railway cannons on its shoulders. Thus, turning against its creators and destroying Tokyo. When it was launched, an unexpected turn of events occurred where its memories as the 1st Godzilla reawakened as it faced off the new Godzilla. It was first created by the Japanese Government to defend itself from rampaging monsters such as Mothra and Gaira. Mecha Godzilla, debuted in Godzilla vs Mecha Godzilla in 2002, is a cyber enchaned mecha that was based on the remains of the 1st Godzilla that died from an oxygen bomb. Baragon can be considered as one of Godzilla top enemies as he gave Godzilla hard time laying blows on him. Not only that, this creature can easily shield himself attacks aiming at his head with its big ears. This mammal like reptilian creature with it’s maroon skin, big horned nose and floppy ears can shoot flames from its mouth and dig itself underground to surprise his prey. Baragon (left) and Kiryu/ Mecha Godzilla (right)īaragon first debuted in Frankenstein vs. It’s forelimbs is equipped with two sharp, drill-like appendages, which are never seen to be individually prehensile. ![]() Despite being an underground creature, Megalon is noticeably colorful, combining silver and grey tusks and claws with an orange-and-black carapace and wings. This insectoid resembles a cross between a rhinocerous beetle and a cockroach. Megalon is giant insectoid that appeared in Godzilla vs Megalon. Sadistic in nature, Gigan is considered deadly and at the same time a worth opponent for Godzilla He is considered as one of Godzilla’s brutal enemies due to the modifications made to its body, sporting a buzzsaw weapon located in his frontal abdominal region, large steel hooks for hands with smaller ones for toes, spikes running down his tail, three, large fin-like spines on his back and a red cybernetic visor for an eye. Gigan is alien cyborg kaiju that debuted in 1972 film, Godzilla vs Gigan. As to celebrate the coming Godzilla Festival Extra Edition in Shinjuku this where all Japanese fans celebrate all the films of Godzilla and hear the new future projects for Godzilla, let’s get to know more of his greatest enemies as we explore who they are and what were their encounters. Gojira (Godzilla, King of the Monsters) is a definite must-see for anyone interested in film-making at its best.Godzilla as everyone knows is one of the greatest titans to hit the big screen and fan culture. The only way to avoid it is to not be there in the first place. The reason that tanks, planes and heavy artillery don't stop it is because once a nuclear bomb is dropped, nothing can stop the devastation. ![]() Finally, keep in mind that Gojira is a symbol of nuclear war. Look for references to the American nuclear tests on the Bikini atolls (they are abundant). The images of the injured people in the hospitals again, mirror the photographs of "survivors" of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. A few items to watch for include: The first scenes of Tokyo after having been leveled by Gojira (Godzilla) almost mirror the photographs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the bombings. More than a movie about a guy in a rubber suit breaking toy buildings, Gojira is a very serious consideration about the horrors of nuclear war. For those who are mildly interested in this movie, you must understand the seriousness of this movie. ![]()
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