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Anguirus (Japanese: アンギラス, Hepburn: Angirasu) is a fictional monster, or kaiju, which first appeared in Godzilla Raids Again (1955), the second film in the Godzilla franchise. Anguirus is the first monster to be shown engaging in combat with Godzilla in a film. [ 1 ]
Godzilla is a series of novels written by author Marc Cerasini, based on the film series of the same name produced by Toho.While all set within the same continuity (a unique continuity in which only the first Godzilla film has taken place), each novel has its own plot and storyline, with Toho's kaiju featured as the stars.
Mechagodzilla (Japanese: メカゴジラ, Hepburn: Mekagojira) is a fictional mecha character, or monster, that first appeared in the 1974 film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.In its debut appearance, Mechagodzilla is depicted as an extraterrestrial villain, a robot created by alien invaders to confront and destroy Godzilla.
The film marks the first appearances of King Caesar and Mechagodzilla in the franchise. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla was released theatrically in Japan on March 21, 1974, to generally positive reviews. The film received a limited release in the United States in 1977 by Cinema Shares, under the title Godzilla vs. the Bionic Monster.
Kaneko originally slated Godzilla to face off against a revamped version of Kamacuras but ultimately decided to place Godzilla against three monsters representing elements of the Earth. The initial three monsters he pitched were Varan , Baragon, and Anguirus , however, Toho later convinced him to replace Varan and Anguirus with King Ghidorah ...
Rodan was revived in 1993's Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II, this time portrayed entirely via a wire-manipulated marionette [9] and hand puppets. Having received criticism for his emphasis on battle sequences relying heavily on beam weapons, special effects artist Koichi Kawakita sought to make the confrontation between Godzilla and Rodan as ...
Picturebook of Godzilla & All Monsters (2021; only on the front cover of the book with other Godzilla specimens) [6] Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu: Official Mook Vol.0 (2022; only on the back cover) [7] Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu: Official Mook Vol.15 (2023; only on the front cover with Mechagodzilla II) [8]
Retrospectively, the film has received more praise, and is considered a favorite among Godzilla fans for its "audacious and simple story", "innovative action sequences", [5] and a "memorably booming" score by Akira Ifukube. The film was followed by the tenth film in the Godzilla franchise, All Monsters Attack, released on December 20, 1969.