- Neon Genesis Evangelion -

Homger; The Scorching Kaiju

• Ultraman Arc Episode 7

My favorite Goji is Godzilla Earth. Before i read the prequel books he was my second favorite, with KiryuGoji being the first. Earth's design, sounds and presence alone are amazing enough for me to place him there. But after i read the books, i think no other Godzilla ever made might make it to the top like him. The way the people talked about him in complete fear, like he is quite literally a natural disaster, the way no monster or human weapon could come close to stoping him, and how the monsters themselfs are afraid of him. The moment when he attacks New York, shooting a beam at the sky from the ocean, killing Varan instantly and bringing the city into total darkness with the shockwave of the blast, and then a roar, that was when he became my favorite Godzilla. And i don't think i even need to mention how amazing the chapter about him destroying Gorath is.

My Top 5 Favorite Godzilla Designs

(poll at end)

I used to say that Millennium Godzilla was my favorite design for the character, but that might not be the case anymore. I still love it, but after thinking about for a good long time, I have found that there are designs that I like better. And I finally narrowed down my top 5 favorites. So here it is. My Top 5 Favorite Godzilla Designs

#5. Millennium Goji.

More specifically, his look in Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla and Godzilla Tokyo SOS, AKA "KiryuGoji." The jagged elements and wolf-like face are very sleek, the golden eyes really pop, the teeth are nice and visible, it has pretty much everything going for it. The one thing it's got going against it, and this is just a personal thing for me, is the size. Of all the designs in my top 5, this one is the smallest at a mere 50 meters. Some may argue that that's how big Godzilla should be, but personally, I like my Gojis in the neighborhood of 100 to 120 meters. But aside from that, Millennium Goji is fantastic

#4. Monsterverse Goji

More specifically, his design in 2019 and 2021. It's big, it's menacing, and it looks like it could be an actual animal. Sure the head's a bit small and the teeth could look better, but it still works.

#3. Gemstone Goji

This design is brilliant, in my opinion. It's like a perfect blend of Heisei Goji and Monsterverse Goji. Sometimes the skin looks less like scales and more like lumpy, gray warts. It's not bad, but it can be a little distracting. Most of the time, however, it's not a problem, and this Goji definitely fits with the narrative Gemstone is creating. If they make more media with this design, I am game.

#2. Heisei Goji

You can't go wrong with what is, arguably, the most recognizable design Godzilla has ever had. Some even consider this the definitive design for Godzilla, and I can't say I disagree. Most days, you hear the word "Godzilla," and Hesei Goji comes to mind, especially his look in Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla, AKA "MogeGoji," with his enormous size, expressive eyes, two rows of teeth, and bulging muscles. My only two drawbacks is that sometimes the shoulders are a bit to slim, and sometimes the legs seem a little too massive. It's not a deal breaker, mind you, but it can be distracting from time to time. Still, the Heisei era does have, arguably, the most consistent and recognizable design, and it's definitely makes the top 2.

#1. Final Goji

I have thought about it the entire time I was making this list, and I think I can safely say that Godzilla's design in Godzilla: Final Wars is my personal favorite. The red eyes, the teeth, the longer ears, the slim yet powerful build, it all works. Is he as powerful-looking as Heisei Goji? Not really. Is he as imposing as Monsterverse Goji? No. But something about this design strikes a near-perfect balance for me. Not only that, but Godzilla's personality in this film is great. Godzilla feels like a battle-hardened rōnin warrior with a chip on his shoulder. And now that I think about it, this Goji might be the most powerful. He goes through the whole movie beating the other kaiju left and right without even breaking a sweat. He's unstoppable. If they made a whole film series with Final Goji and all the other monsters in Final Wars, I would absolutely LOVE it. So yeah, after a lot of thinking, Final Wars Godzilla is my favorite Godzilla.

BUT WHAT ABOUT Y'ALL?!

- Neon Genesis Evangelion -

- Groundwork of Evangelion II | The Movie | Digital Release -

Gojira: The Ruler of Odo Island who became a God

Godzilla Minus One [ゴジラ -1.0] 2023

Some Godzilla SP Concept Art from CGWorld. Not sure if these are posted elsewhere; I hope it isn’t redundant. 

Anyways some cool things:

-Note the date near Godzilla’s name in the first image. Godzilla SP was conceptualized a long time ago, and Godzilla was designed all the way back in July 2018. Rodan and Angurius came later in September. 

-Sarunga is a new monster. The article goes into detail about it’s design process, but the concept art make both explicit reference to the fact that it takes inspiration from both Gabara and Baragon. Worth noting the article also calls it “Sarnga” in English text, indicating a possible English name. 

-Angurius is called “Angurius 2″. This could mean that there’s an aborted design we won’t see, or that there’s a few in the series. 

-Manda’s head has the motif of a frilled shark, while it’s “legs” have those of a mantis. It also takes a heavy influence from centipedes, specifically the Japanese Mukade.