Kong first debuted all the way back in 1933, so he's set to turn 100 pretty soon. Anguirus is a notable monster for many reasons. He was initially named Radon, a contraction of Pteranodon, but had his name changed to Rodan for English-speaking markets to be confused with the element radon. Akin to a kaiju pest, Shockirus is a giant crap or louse-like creature that jumps off Godzilla and onto a boat. On the other, he sees humans as a threat to Earth and therefore tries to destroy them. We. Monster X appeared in the 2004 film Godzilla: Final Wars. Titanosaurus is a secondary villain next to a redesigned Mechagodzilla. It's not 100 percent clear whether we'll be seeing any new MUTOs in this upcoming movie. It is an engineered clone of Godzilla with the genes of a rose and a human thrown in and was meant to symbolize the controversy of genetic engineering that characterized that period. Godzilla enjoys a cult following, and the franchise consistently makes money. An armless, bipedal, bat-winged dragon with three heads (and two tails), Ghidorah was originally from space. Godzilla: Heart-Pounding Monster Island!! He was featured only once in Godzilla vs. Destroyah (1995). You get to help decide with your votes. Baragon is one of three guardian monsters who battle Godzilla to save the Earth in Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack in 2001. Ebirah first appeared in the 1966 film Ebirah, Horror of the Deep. Some versions also show him with incredible leaping ability. (2003) after being killed by Godzilla. Each of the Godzilla monsters will be discussed once under the era of films for which they first appeared. He is a guardian based on Shisa, which are stone lion statues found commonly in Okinawa. Kamacuras makes relatively brief appearances in a few Godzilla movies, primarily as the monsters who tried to eat baby Godzilla. Hedorah is a notable monster because, like Godzilla, he is representative of a world problem. He's able to fly at blazing speeds (in some cases, supersonic), and has also been known to emit Uranium heat beams from his mouth. You know him, you love him, he's always got Earth's back, and now he's stomping out of the ocean once again to defend our dumbass planet from very mean kaiju (who are probably creations spawned from our own environmental misdoings). He later flew alongside Godzilla in 1964 in the monster team-up movie, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster. There are well-known monsters on this list like King Ghidorah, Mothra, and even King Kong (yes, they have faced off before). The last time we saw this stadium-sized ape, he was towering over a Vietnam-esque island in the fantastic Kong: Skull Island of 2017. MUTOs, which stands for Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism, served as the main antagonists in Godzilla (2014) and played a minor role in Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). Along with her partner, Sebastian, she runs the blog Money Saved is Money Earned. Other weapons include a plasma maser cannon in its chest, a drill bit, grenade missiles, and the ability to fly. Love. In this new canon, Kong originated as guardian of "Skull Island," and is about 100 feet tall. The following is a list of monsters that have made an appearance and/or were mentioned in the Godzilla franchise. The film led to creation of a new Japanese genre of films featuring giant monsters, or kaiju. The only special ability Varan has is the ability to glide at high speeds. Later versions of Mechagodzilla also introduce a weapon called the Absolute Zero Cannon, which shoots out of his chest and flash-freezes enemies. This much is certain. He can shoot missiles from his hands, knees, and feet, as well as beams from his eyes and chest. Godzillasaurus appears in the 1991 film Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. The last monster of the Showa era, Titanosaurus, is a dinosaur kaiju resembling a Spinosaurus. Godzillasaurus is a dinosaur living on Lagos Island that is later irradiated by nuclear testing, turning it into Godzilla. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. He can also absorb the energy attacks of enemies and shoot them back through his eyes. Showdown in Zanpamisaki, Showdown in Zanpamisaki: Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, Micro Super Battle: Godzilla vs. Gigamoth, NERV-Produced Anti-G Weapon / Shiryu Prototype Unit, Godzilla vs. Shockirus is not a monster wholl do much damage to other kaiju, but it does do a fair amount of damage to humans. Unlike the preceding era, the films of the Millennium era are not continuous with one another. Minilla appears in a total of 4 Godzilla movies, the first being Son of Godzilla in 1967. But which of these titans is the best Godzilla monster out there? He is based on a Draco lizard, Godzilla, and a kappa (demon found in Japanese folklore). Toho and Toho-associated monsters that made an appearance before being in Godzilla media are marked in italics. For example, Mothra was introduced to the Godzilla series in Mothra vs. Godzilla, so she is listed under "Films" as "Mothra (Mothra vs. To this day, the film stands as a testament to the enduring consequences of nuclear war and the environmental threats that human civilization face, both manmade and natural. It is confirmed that, in this new iteration of Godzilla, Kong and the other monsters all exist in the same universe. Orga only appeared in Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999). The name refers to a female sea monster in Greek mythology. Rodan is not always an opponent of Godzillain fact, the two have played nice together a bunch of times, teaming up to fight much more evil kaiju over the years. Ghidorah has several origin stories. (which stands for Mobile Operations G-Force Universal Expert Robot: Aero-Type) is another mecha featured in many kaiju movies Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994). and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. His abilities are very much in line with that of a gorilla, except many, many times the size. Another unique Godzilla trait, his iconic roar, has also been largely consistent, albeit with some variation. For this article, well focus on the Legendary films being the only other monsters featured in the 1998 Godzilla was baby Godzillas. Fairy Mothra is a small divine moth spawned by Mothra in space and sent to Earth to warn the people of the arrival of SpaceGodzilla. You can also vote down the monsters you don't like and don't want to see again. He is a skeletal kaiju from space, although it is never made clear whether he was made or discovered. He can shoot electric beams from his eyes, beams from his mouth, and drain energy from opponents through his bite. Kamacuras first appeared in Son of Godzilla in 1967. The Heisei era films are set in a single timeline, with each having continuity with the others. Varan is another monster that appeared in both Godzilla films and other sci-fi films. Aside from creating new monsters, the Legendary films are also notable for breaking from the label of kaiju, instead of deeming the Godzilla monsters Titans. Methuselah made a brief appearance in Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019).

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Maneater is a flesh-eating plant that is a minor character in the film All Monsters Attack. Minilla is the adopted son of Godzilla, who saved him from the Kamacuras after they cracked open his egg. Megaguirus appears in Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000) and Godzilla: Final Wars (2004), but the Meganulon also appears in Rodan (1957). The Millennium era of Godzilla films spans from 1999 to 2004 and includes six films. But Godzilla wouldnt be nearly so famous without the massive list of Godzilla monsters who accompanied him on the silver screen as friends, foes, and sometimes, both. The Showa era of films spans from 1954 to 1975 and includes 15 Godzilla films. This list has every monster that Godzilla has ever locked talons with or destroyed a city with while fighting.

This content is imported from OpenWeb. Ebirah is a giant lobster kaiju that appears as an antagonist in 3 Godzilla films. Jet Jaguar is not really a monster, but rather a mecha (or giant machine) that helps Godzilla defeat invading monsters and protect Earth. GHIDORAH!!!! It has horns on its head and a spike-covered shell on its back. Except for the 1998 Godzilla, American film portrayals of Godzilla have again shifted toward a protector of Earth, albeit more of an antihero. Following Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975), the franchise took almost a 10-year break. He is also the first monster to battle Godzilla, setting up a reoccurring theme throughout the franchise. Appearances: Godzilla vs. Mothra, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, Ebirah, Horror of the Deep, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Mothra: The Battle for Earth, Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. The list also lists the introductions of new forms for monsters. Manda first appeared in the 1963 film Atragon and made his Godzilla debut in 1968s Destroy All Monsters. Based on what we've seen from the trailers for King of the Monsters, Mothra doesn't seem to have priestess friends this time, but she does look to be a good gal. Despite Godzillas ever-shifting role, one thing has remained consistent throughout almost all of the films: Godzilla must battle some invading monster(s) that is hell-bent on destroying humanity. Maneater has the body shape of a person but is made of leaves, which lets it blend in with the jungle on Monster Island. Mechagodzilla is a mecha who first appeared in Toho's 1974 film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla. Scylla is a cephalopod Titan (like an octopus or squid) with six legs ending in claws with spikes. Godzillas role shifted throughout the years. This will help determine which of these monsters is the best from the Godzilla movie franchise. Kumonga first appeared in Son of Godzilla in 1967 and also appeared in 4 other Godzilla films. This is a list of all monsters that have appeared in the Godzilla franchise, organized by the medium they appeared in using order of introduction, plus the work in which they were introduced and not the work in which they originated: for example, Mothra was introduced to the Godzilla series in Mothra vs. Godzilla, so she is listed under "Films" as "Mothra (Mothra vs. Who, exactly, are all the other massive, ferocious scary boys in the upcoming Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and where do they come from? Today, he's a household name and has appeared in countless iterations throughout his many decades of service. He is controlled by aliens and a mad scientist who wants revenge on humankind. Varan first appeared in Varan the Unbelievable in 1958, as well as 2 Godzilla films. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. https://www.facebook.com/UniversalStudiosJapan/videos/1982882048454250/, https://www.usj.co.jp/universal-cool-japan2019/, https://powerrangers.fandom.com/wiki/Godzilla_vs_Mighty_Morphin_Power_Rangers, BabyGodzilla/LittleGodzilla/Godzilla Junior, Mothra Leo/Rainbow Mothra/Aqua Mothra/Light Speed Mothra/Armor Mothra/Eternal Mothra, https://wikizilla.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Godzilla_monsters&oldid=261852, The Mad Inventor's unidentified fourth monster, Evangelion Unit-01 Beast "G" Awakening Mode. Anguirus first appeared in the 1955 film Godzilla Raids Again and has been featured in 6 Godzilla movies. Godzilla Junior first appeared in the 1993 film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II. She's a gigantic nightmare moth. He, along with Gigan, are the antagonists of the film. This stinger can also absorb energy from its opponent. She is also notable as the only confirmed female kaiju. Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. He can also fly and create a force field around himself. Godzilla is one of the most, if not the most, well-known kaiju in pop culture history. The Dorats are briefly shown in one Heisei era film but play a much more significant role in the background. By the end of the Cold War, Godzillas role had reverted to the destructive force depicted in the original films. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia, https://maserpatrol.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/kong-count-65-anonymous-big-apes-of-the-godzilla-comics/, Happy 30th to Dark Horses Godzilla series! The Godzilla: King of the Monsters poster for Rodan. Perhaps the most notorious mecha of the kaiju genre, Mechagodzilla is an alien or human-made Godzilla-like robot used to defeat Godzilla in several films. Gigan first appeared in Godzilla vs. Gigan in 1972. The contest-winning robot was called Red Alone but was renamed Jet Jaguar and originally slated to star in its own film. The picture was so thrilling and tremendously successful in its time that it spawned over 30 films and spinoffs, creating for what the Guinness Book of World Records calls the longest running film franchise in the history of cinema. SpaceGodzilla only made one film appearance, but its a notable monster. Megalon is a giant burrowing insect that looks most like a beetle. Kamoebas makes a brief appearance in the film Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. Megalon can also fly. While initially portrayed as a destructive monster created by radiation from the atomic bombs dropped in World War II, Godzilla quickly transformed into Earth's protector. Millennian appears in Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999). He is one of the monsters living on Monsterland (island monsters live on in many films). Godzilla)." Tawnya is a 34-year-old Special Education teacher in the sixth year of my career. He is thought to be the offspring of a Godzillasaurus and is found by humans in a Rodan nest. This article is the complete guide to Godzilla monsters featured in the films. He also resembles the Oni in Japanese folklore. In the upcoming movie, it looks like that origin is changed, as Ghidorah and all the other chonky nightmare creatures seem to be early inhabitants (or rulers) of the Earth, known as "Titans." Mothra appears in two forms: as a giant caterpillar and as a giant moth. This beautiful bird first appeared in the 1956 film, Rodan. Go, go, Godzilla!. She holds an Honors BS in Psychology from Oregon State University and an MS in Special Education from Portland State University and has had a pretty successful writing career, first as a writing tutor at the Oregon State University Writing Center, and in recent years, as a freelance writer. Fairy Mothra appears in Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994) and the Rebirth of Mothra Trilogy, which did not include Godzilla. He first appears in Godzilla vs. Hedorah in 1971 and again in Godzilla: Final Wars in 2004. Titanosaurus can use his tail like a fan, create whirlpools, and holds his own with Godzilla in hand-to-hand combat. Appearances: Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, Invasion of Astro Monster, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II, Godzilla: Final Wars and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. King Ghidorah first appeared in the 1964 film Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster. Although not one of the most memorable Godzilla monsters, Manda appeared in a minor role in several Godzilla films and one non-Godzilla sci-fi film. Godzilla has become a worldwide cultural icon since first gracing the screen in the 1954 Japanese film Godzilla. Godzillasaurus provides another origin story in the Heisei era. Rodan later went on to be featured in 11 other movies, including 10 Godzilla movies. These are non-Godzilla/non-Toho monsters that have directly appeared in official Godzilla media as crossover appearances. This era saw some of the silliest Godzilla movies and the introduction of some of Godzillas most-loved kaiju friends and foes. Their size is due in part to the Earth's radiation, just like Godzilla and all of the other bigass kaiju on this list. Scylla makes a brief appearance in Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). Everything We Know About 'Dungeons & Dragons'. Jet Jaguar only appeared in one film but is notable because he is the result of a contest held by Toho for fans to develop a new hero to be used in their movies. Godzilla also sparked 32 further Japanese films (produced by Toho), 3 Hollywood films (and one more to come in 2021), along with a plethora of novels, comic books, video games, TV shows, and even a hit single for Blue Oyster Cult.