The History and Evolution of Godzilla

Today, I go through the history of Godzilla and its evolution over more than half a century. This video discusses the origins of Godzilla, the Showa period, the Heisei period, the 1998 American Godzilla film, the Millennium period, the 2014 American Godzilla film, and the latest installment in the franchise, Shin Godzilla.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Beginning
0:52 - Gojira Origins
3:05 - Gojira Origins: The Lucky Dragon No. 5
4:12 - Birth of Gojira
6:32 - Godzilla in the West
9:26 - The Showa Period
19:36 - The Heisei Period
30:31 - Godzilla 1998
36:13 - The Millennium Period
41:26 - Godzilla 2014
46:01 - Shin Godzilla
50:30 - Conclusion
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Thank you for watching and I'll see you in the next one!
- Cynical Justin

[@AwesomeMooseSmile]

I like how Godzilla went from a dark metaphor on the atomic bomb where he looks like a mushroom cloud that has scales to look like a burn victim to "I'm going to beat the shit out of a lobster"

[@hightidekraken]

And one shot a condor

[@AwesomeMooseSmile]

@Katie Lewis maybe, but it introduced some of the greatest monsters like gigan, mechagodzilla........ AND MOTHERFUCKIN JET JAGUAR!

[@ki6fzb]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@relms1011]

@@AwesomeMooseSmile 2020 Godzilla vs kong

[@sliverspoon195]

I think shin godzilla is a reboot

[@themonsteraddictmmxvi1564]

As lifelong fan of Godzilla since like age 4, i cannot stress how much i love and appreciate your video. Thanks brother. This shit rocked.

[@NEO_Trojanmuldrop4]

I swear to god from what my parents tell me my first word was Godzilla ( I didn’t pronounce it right ) and my first spelled word was Godzilla this was before I was even in preschool, they still talk about it to this day

[@ryndor2899]

My first Godzilla movie was when I was very young too, it was actually the '98 Zilla film. I have gone through and watched a lot of the Heisei movies, only two left on that list to watch, and all of the Millennium and after movies. This video really is amazing.

[@ryndor2899]

I hope it gets an update

[@nathanpatrick7094]

Me too forever Godzilla king of the monster

[@jeremyjones3078]

If yall team kong srry for saying this but if your team godzilla you gonna love ok here it goes "remember reject monke, praise lizard" sorry again kong fans im just a big fan of godzilla

[@kekero540]

Japan: “I made this film to represent the destruction you brought upon us with the atomic bomb.” America: “Love it! How much do you want for it?”

[@TheWickerMan1981]

China: Thanks for Unit 731 how much for that?

[@brandonwilliams6221]

Khimera Athletics We were having fun, and then you took it too seriously

[@dragula131]

@Khimera Athletics hey may not be fun at least you got the opportunity to teach someone (me) something new because when it came to history in school I never bothers paying attention lol. Thank you for the knowledge

[@GoofyPoptart]

@@dragula131 Yeah and do you see it as a mistake like I do for my self? So anytime you view something you're really into now a days you try to take in as much knowledge as you can?

[@scritoph3368]

@Khimera Athletics you just had to bring politics into it, didn't you?

[@joncolunga673]

11:06 Bruh he's straight up shooting King Kong right in the junk

[@billnyethesciencefry2898]

My father tried to kill him doing that, ended up turning out that Kong ENJOYED IT...

[@chromedgoldenbug3097]

@@billnyethesciencefry2898 Kong:"Hmmm oh yeah thats nice oooh just the way i like it,hey goji can you turn the heat up a bit nore?"

[@billnyethesciencefry2898]

Unknown Person456 guess my father had an affair with kong

[@themorningping9075]

*reproduction.exe has stopped working*

[@billnyethesciencefry2898]

Nadia Ntchottou uhm

[@brycevo]

Godzilla is such an icon. All of his films are awesome, in their own unique ways

[@fatmayo2293]

I would pretty much agree, but that one in the late 90's/ early 00's with Matthew Broderick though....... when Godzilla was a T-Rex basically and laid babies and all that.....

[@grantslater861]

@@fatmayo2293 godzilla 1998 is what it is called, It was supposed to get a sequel witch is why it is called Godzilla 1998, I liked that film thoigh

[@goochfitness26]

@@grantslater861 I liked it too even though it wasn’t the same Godzilla, but that’s the first one I knew of. What I can appreciate is that the 98 Godzilla is not even close to the actual Godzilla which is a lot stronger than the 98 one.

[@nogo6880]

@@fatmayo2293 that movie has kinda had a resurgence, good movie, bad godzilla

[@Methadone4Life]

52 year old lifelong Godzilla/Kaiju fan here and I must say that this video is a fantastic effort!!! Accurate, well paced and informative, this should be shown as an actual documentary. I know the rights with Toho and such is almost impossible to deal with but your effort here is simply outstanding!!! From a longtime Godzilla fan and amateur historian on the subject....BRAVO!!!! Long live the King!!!

[@MultiNaruto900]

"Not to take drugs" I would be surprised if nobody took drugs when developing "Son of Godzilla" and "Godzilla's Revenge"

[@1punchbrownyt338]

Son of Godzilla wasnt that bad but Godzilla's revenge is just an average Godzilla movie... if you're on acid

[@ThatNoFbody-ch9ky]

1 Punch Brown YT son of Godzilla wasn’t that bad?

[@notgonnapay]

I think you mean Godzilla vs. Hedorah & Godzilla vs. Megalon. Just look at the hair on those guys in GvM - total hippies.

[@patmurph7769]

Godzilla's revenge and kingdom hearts make since if your on acid

[@Hax-vj2hq]

Bruh, when they made those movies, did you not notice what they did to him? They ruined him! They literally made a big bulge on his head and made him look like Barney!

[@zillarex6063]

17:25-17:33 Yo imagine how this guy in Japan must feel knowing that HIS character that he drew in elementary school was brought to the big screen fighting a giant monster along side Godzilla.

[@Crimsonking741]

I'm jealous

[@candidpepper]

Jet Jaguar is one of my favorites I hope he was pleased with himself 😊

[@sexymexijesse]

I'm sure it felt great at the time, but by now he probably feels cheated knowing he gave up an Icon for next to nothing. I don't think it's a coincidence they chose Children to give them Free Material indefinitely. 🤣

[@kennethsatria6607]

"Wanted nothing to do with godzilla" Oh my god... is there any wonder someone would fail at adapting if they had no heart in it? And his end comment was just low

[@AngelGarcia-jn5fk]

Kenneth Satria yah

[@chaslewis3334]

Seriously, what a pompous knucklehead! "I want to use the name, with literally none of the traits that define Godzilla" It's idiots like this that ruin franchises.

[@0ctopusComp1etely]

Conclusion: I've spent a LOT of time watching Godzilla movies...

[@ddavidmac6009]

Yes indeed. A Lot of time.

[@JaynayB]

Facts

[@megamage911]

I hadn't spent that much time watching Godzilla movies... Until about 2 weeks ago, when I decided to binge them all. ALL of them. Even the movies not necessarily directly related to Godzilla, but would be later on. 49 movies, in 2 weeks.

[@Kenneth_A_H]

@@megamage911 I'd ask where you found the time and money to do this but then I noted your were an immortal clown/jester god.....your lordship.

[@megamage911]

@@Kenneth_A_H Well, I'm unemployed, and I found all the movies on Archive.org :P

[@ShanaReviews]

19:30 Man just that shot alone invokes a lot of somber emotions. This was Godzilla's final movie back in the Showa era and instead of him going out with a bang like he did in Destroy All Monsters or even in the previous movie, he's just wading in the water ever so slowly with his movements looking tired as the sun sets. While Destroy All Monsters is said to be the final film of the show era (in universe) this movie was a really sad way to end his career. 31:58 Welp, If Ishiro Honda didn't die of old age, the 98 Godzilla film would have broken his heart and did the deed :/

[@mechanicpluto2430]

The choir that started when Shin Godzilla appeared...shivers down my spine.

[@stanleylee3329]

Wow...I saw "the evolution of Godzilla" and clicked, thinking it was going to be a short 8 minute video showing the different forms and stuff, the movies and whatnot. I'd have been satisfied. But you...you shocked me. Almost an hour of amazing content that EVERY Godzilla or even monster movie fan should see. Deserves a ton of views, I can tell you put a WHOLE LOT into this. So thank you💯

[@CynicalJustin]

stanley lee Awwww. Thanks a lot! That's very humbling to hear.

[@piotrmalewski8178]

@@CynicalJustin One thing is missing though: the notes on the films 'climate' and important plot points. Heisei series for example was much more dramatic than any other Godzilla movie but 1954 and Shin, moreover it put more effort into Godzilla's facial acting even than later movies, and had several moments that concentrated on Godzilla's psyche and drama, sans the poor human acting and unpolished scripts.

[@memeyjotaro5502]

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[@wanderer9994]

I think the original Gojira is a film as classic and as memorable as the universal monster classics,’Frankenstein, Dracula’. The reason I think Godzilla will last forever, and I think many will agree, is that he can take any meaning, whether he is just a monster, an allegory for nuclear weapons, or a simple of mans destructive nature. For these reasons he will live forever, as the King of the Monsters

[@marcribaudo1965]

That weird shy guy - I think alot of people who grew up in the 60s, 70s and 80s have a different appreciation for Godzilla. We grew up with it. My lil sister's hubby thinks their stupid, but he didn't watch them as a kid. He's more serious and doesn't have as good a sense of humor as we do. I watch them because it will bring back memories of my childhood. Monster week on the 4:30 movie was Kaiju heaven as far as I was concerned. Creature Features and Chiller Theater on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, especially during the cold winters we get in the tri state are. My dad was a huge fan.

[@glitch1zillaproductions]

Yes

[@inevitableveganfuture3915]

I was very pleasantly surprised when I watched the 1954 Godzilla for the first time as an adult, I wouldn't compare it to the Universal Monsters as much as I would compare it to a Hitchcock or Orson Welles movie. The performances are sophisticated, the symbolism is genuinely powerful. The subsequent movies may have been b-movie schlock, but the original Godzilla is a beautiful piece of cinema.

[@toastydoggo2313]

That weird shy guy Well Said, well said

[@phyllishammond9886]

That weird shy guy I saw the Japanese one.

[@odiwalker3973]

"despite this the film was critically panned" *shows a giant reptile jump kicking in the air

[@DinosaurKidGames]

The guys at Toho actually CRIED when watching 2014 Godzilla because of how good it was

[@marcoantoniopadillaorozco3591]

Wait, really?

[@DinosaurKidGames]

Yup

[@miguelmedel5298]

I heard this too, I also heard that they stood up and cheered a lot just for seeing Godzilla kickass again on screen. This is a GOOD sign as it was a seal of approval by the TOHO producers themselves.

[@DinosaurKidGames]

What about Kotm?

[@PWS859]

This doesn't change the fact that it's a really bad movie still

[@Ch4oTiK]

Spoilers below: Shin Godzilla was amazing. I am not entirely sure about the human looking hybrid stuff coming out of the tail at the end, but I absolutely loved the origin as some weird ocean amoeba that mutates, tadpoles and evolves throughout the movie. Even the derpy looking legless salamander form was intimidating in its recklessness (and lets face it, adolescent amphibious creatures are big eyed and derpy looking, so it was realistic). All around he was just badass. A lot of people took issue with the American stealth bombers being able to injure his back, but they forget that he is still evolving into the true Shin Godzilla. I say true "Shin" Godzilla because even while vulnerable, this creature was insanely destructive - not world ending Burning Godzilla levels, but damn. His beam was insane, like more of a cutting laser weapon rather than the explode on contact stuff he had before - instantly slicing through the city as he attempted to control himself (it looked like once he started, he couldn't really contain his own destructive output yet - after all this is implied to be this Godzilla's first ever atomic breath). Anyway the point about him still evolving - you can tell from his skin that with each evolution (at least with the last one), the dark armor like skin was covering more of the red, exposed fleshy tissue he almost exclusively had when he first appeared. Where the bombs hit on his spine is still red, exposed flesh (you can literally see it). He's not done evolving yet. Speculation stuff: I also think this is why he can shoot his beams from his tail and his spines (or rather, between his spines) - I think it is literally bursting through his skin from wherever it is generated, which is then healed after. The tip of the tail looks extremely fleshy throughout the entire movie even when most of it is covered by his new, blackish armor skin. So the energy can funnel through the armored section of his tail and burst from the still unarmored tip. Same thing with the crazy back lasers - his spine is still very exposed (as seen by the bombs damaging him) and so the power is blasting randomly through whatever fleshy bits it escapes from - when his mouth was closed and he stomped, the energy could only burst from his exposed, fleshy back (which served his purpose of shooting into the sky). You notice that when he started shooting his breath, he could not stop until he fully unloaded and then "shut down" so to speak. Even though it was directed at his threat initially, afterwards he seemed to randomly spew what remained throughout the city before his quick hibernation, and he chose to do so through his mouth and tail - probably because he damages himself less that way. As for his actual armor, if the above is correct - then his skin is not actually evolving to protect him from external damage so much as to keep his own internal energy/nuclear power or whatever contained. In fact I'd wager the event that set his evolutionary cycle off in the first place is continually damaging him (energy buildup, etc.), while also continually healing him and evolving him to resist this damage/his own power. It's evolving to protect itself, from itself, in a way, which will inevitably result in some ultimate final form until, like Burning Godzilla, it melts down in its own personal entropy. Funny enough, even though there doesn't seem to be a direct relation - Monster Planet's Godzilla looks like it could be a final evolution for Shin. If you look at the sort of striatic and unnatural way the skin is laid out, and how it's otherwise very rock-like in texture, and compare it to Shin's final form in his movie, it seems quite similar. Even his teeth now look less like actual teeth and more like evolved protrusions, which would follow the evolutionary cycle Shin seemed to abide by. I doubt this is the case, but it's still a cool potential representation of Shin's maybe-next-form. EDIT ::: Sorry for editing this into a novel. I have a bad habit of posting, *then* proof reading, and editing, over and over again until satisfied. Not sure why that habit started, but yeah lol.

[@Ch4oTiK]

Whoops, forgot one very important thing that changes the Tail speculation a little bit (not the spines though). His tail had a face on the end of it, before the stuff at the end of the movie. Kind of its own organism in a way - so that's why he could shoot a beam from the tip, not just because it's fleshy/unprotected and thus bursting through it. I don't think that he has faces between his spines though, lol, but I could be wrong. It would be cool to see him fight against monsters that were once a part of him, and evolved differently. Like maybe his Tail breaks off at some point (he will regrow one) and become Ghidorah or something. It is nearly as massive as he is, after all (and a bit longer). In a way it would also reference the "Shin" part of his name.

[@seanwilliam2856]

Finally! Someone who get's the whole background of shin being an unkillable/evolving organism. It will never stop evolving. and the yashiori plan (coagulation freeze plan) is just a short term solution, because after goro maki giving them a riddle (the oragami riddle and ang a message saying "do as you please") is a clear indication that the professor knows that there is no long term solution in killing shin gojira but they can only stop it, temporarily. That's why shin gojira is a masterful film.

[@thekagawalife2081]

Mr.Anomaly Dude, write a BOOK! That was amazing!

[@godzilla5611]

Can you write a Longer comment.

[@quietone748]

I appreciate your take on this and your observations :)

[@massbayrailvideos3477]

"Shin godzilla is the tallest godzilla to date" Godzilla Earth: Hold my beer

[@nanuqo2006]

DON'T YOU MEAN RAINBOW SLUSHIE?!?! YOU NEED TO BE FAMILY FRIENDLY PG CLEAN

[@travishinton9829]

Godzilla Earth is the tallest Godzilla to date

[@schadenfruede0675]

Then Godzilla earth drops it and it crushes shin Godzilla: MY BONES

[@thesovietduck2121]

I was the biggest at my time until that anima came out.

[@chefbearstvshorts4229]

FinalHunter nobody likes Hanna barbera

[@isaacdickinson4521]

Zilla gets killed in 30 seconds Music: "Such a tragedy! A DISAPOINTMENT! A DISAPOINTMENT!" Toho pulls no punches

[@matthewsoucy9073]

Godzilla: The Series: I have succeeded where you failed

[@xenorogue8447]

there is one thing zilla did that was good was it gave me one of my favourite songs of all time as I watched it get completely annihilated

[@elvispresley5921]

I hated the US-version...the story wasn't TOO bad.. but it was missing the charm of the original, campy version we've all come to love.

[@lordkarasu2263]

“I knew that tuna breathe would let me down”.

[@mbr41]

@@xenorogue8447 Yeah, the opening song was pretty good.

[@nightsider2705]

Seeing this again after minus one just hits different

[@SXR123_YT]

Absolutely fantastic run down of godzilla's history. It's criminal this channel doesnt have more subs. Seriously, amazing work dude.

[@TheVileOne]

Despite blatantly making things up

[@izmeizme]

Its a massive ripoff of Cinemassacres monster madness Godzillathon.

[@megamage911]

@@TheVileOne Such as?

[@hr0727]

Pun intended?

[@atrakcyjnyatencjusz8030]

@@megamage911 ,...........................................................................................

[@thetinthdoctor]

This video is 54 minutes long... I see what ya did there..

[@nanuqo2006]

It SHOULD be 1,954 minutes long

[@thegunman2841]

@CosmicalNight mine was the most hyped for:2,019

[@thegunman2841]

@CosmicalNight mine was the most hyped for:2,019

[@clashofgodzillas3452]

@CosmicalNight mines 2020 and 2016 cause there s going to be a seqwaul!!

[@notmaster1]

My is 100,000,000

[@mayamanign]

The original Godzilla theme is AWESOME.

[@carktheshark]

It's so cute to see people theorize about King of The Monsters! Yes, it was everything we wanted and more! Can't wait for King Kong v. Godzilla 2020!

[@MartletBestGirl]

JaeVaun Rill it’s coming out in Nov

[@carktheshark]

@@MartletBestGirl thank you!

[@shadowknight8940]

King Ghidorah well Coronavirus is gonna push it back thank you guy who ate a fucking bat (sarcasm)

[@sadpath1679]

@@MartletBestGirl now we in 2020 waiting for ice age baby and Cthulu

[@wholesomeboi2584]

Kingkong will lose

[@CynicalJustin]

Hello there, everyone! Just wanted to take some time to correct a few mistakes and give some clarifications considering I've gotten a few messages about them. - Firstly, some people have been trying to tell me that I have been incorrectly stating the release of the original Gojira. As far as I can see, I got this one correct. It was released in 1954 as I state in the few. A few people have mistook my opening statement in the "Gojira Origins" segment, that being "It all began in 1945". - Second, I made a mistake mentioning the winner of the battle of Godzilla vs. King Kong. Officially, there is NO winner in either regard. This was a rumor spread around at the time and it looks like I unfortunately was caught in the web. So apologies for that oversight. - Next, I do talk about Godzilla 1998 being a hated film, but just because that is the case does not at all mean that you can't like the movie. Don't feel bad or ashamed for liking it at all. If you like it, that's your taste and you're not wrong for having it. The segment in the video isn't meant to completely rail on the movie, but to show the reception it got and transition that discussion to the next segment. - Also, I have been told by a few that King Ghidorah and Kaiser Ghidorah are not the same thing. I'm still not entirely sure if this is the case, but I don't want to mislead any of you because of it. So just know that there is a possibility that they are meant to be completely different monsters. - Oh, and that reminds me. I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THE MISPRONUNCIATIONS. I don't know how and I don't know why, but the thought of Googling around the find how to pronounce these monster's names correctly completely passed me by and I think this is one of my biggest mistakes. I just kind of sounded it out and never really batted an eye towards it. Sincere apologies for this one. - Lastly, and here's the big one, in no way do I condone the actions the Japanese committed and in no way believe that the Japanese didn't have any fault in WWII. Thanks for reading and if I catch anything else, I'll be sure to update or respond to this post! *Edit* - Another correction: In Mothra vs. Godzilla, Mothra did not lay two eggs before its death, but one egg that spawned two larvae.

[@troyallen3427]

The Cynical Cypher Obviously the people who cried never saw GMK.

[@DoomsDayMenace]

The Cynical Cypher how do you lay an eye might I ask?

[@CynicalJustin]

Isaiahdudes 0516 Easy! You let autocorrect spell for you! (Thanks for that catch, lol)

[@DoomsDayMenace]

The Cynical Cypher lol it’s ok man

[@rootbeerguy4104]

King Ghidorah and Kaiser Ghidorah are different monsters. Kaiser is monster X and nearly defeated Godzilla, While King has been beaten by Godzilla many times, and some times without it being very hard. What I'm getting at is Kaiser would Shit stomp King without much efferot. Though they are the same race or species.

[@youngspunky5927]

If your not a Godzilla fan don’t make a Godzilla film, especially if you want to make it in your own way.

[@kaijucifer3544]

*cough Gareth Edwards, Emmerich and Devlin cough*

[@Freebleepers]

Emmerich is a fool and Independence Day is completely overrated.

[@AmauryCollado]

TAKE THAT TRISTAR

[@donpepe8440]

You're*

[@ToyInsanity]

To Be Fair, You Have To Have a Very High IQ to Understand Godzilla

[@woahmama5424]

I think the end of Godzilla vs destroyah wasn't meant to symbolize a sequal, but to symbolize that the legend of Godzilla would still live on with godzilla jr representing that legacy

[@toddbrown5955]

I’m 30 and have always been a Godzilla fan. I’ve seen every movie. My favorite movie has to be the 2019 Godzilla king of the monsters. But every movie is amazing In it’s own right. The hesei era is my favorite

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Gotta love Godzilla do that missile dropkick from a mile away.

[@MrAndresm900]

Are you talking about the Shin Godzilla?

[@teogonzalez7957]

Andres Mendoza he’s talking about that kick scene in Godzilla vs megalon.

[@spacemarinehero123]

eu

[@hbkslazyeye8865]

Considering their size...it could have been MILES AWAY lmao

[@suadelegend5443]

That was my favorite godzilla movie with the robot helping him

[@logicalreality2680]

Bro there are no words to do this video justice. I have to say in my honest opinion it's the best you could ever get if you wanted to learn about Godzilla. I was so enthralled with all this knowledge you were dropping that an hour video passed me by and I didn't even notice haha. It was a superb video my friend. 11/10 in my book This video was just that good :)

[@CynicalJustin]

iAm Blessed Comment brought a tear to my eye. Thanks a lot for the kind words. Means the world, honestly.

[@logicalreality2680]

The Cynical Cypher Anytime man. You deserve it for the work you put into this my friend. Thank you for making this very comprehensive video on the history and inspiration for Gojira/Godzilla the King of Monsters!

[@aidenmb7932]

I've just spent 55 minutes on something I already know but that shows how good the video is

[@CynicalJustin]

Thanks, bud! That means a lot!

[@KaijuMobsta]

Who’s here in 2020 and wants an updated version

[@neilgibbons2532]

Oh my goodness No No No NNNNNNOOOOOOO I!!!!🤬🤬

[@studior2962]

Neil Gibbons Why not

[@macrognsqd]

They just made one wtf

[@hightidekraken]

Neil Gibbons what’s wrong with u? This video is outdated and just needs a 20 minute part 2 that includes the anime trilogy and KOTM. Doesn’t matter if u like those previous things or not they are still Godzilla and always will be.

[@hightidekraken]

Macro [GNSQD] not really it was just him giving his opinion on the anime trilogy

[@dr.calibrations7984]

16:20 ah, footage of Deviljho traveling to the New World.

[@angellara7040]

I understand that reference

[@lm_8480]

Don't insult the godzilla like that

[@essex3777]

May he fly with fair winds...

[@supersourg2922]

angel lara same

[@lucineidecarvalhodeoliveir5566]

@James Blades r/WHOOSH

[@theresaalgeri8160]

I love Godzilla it is my childhood and a big part of my life

[@CynicalJustin]

Theresa Algeri Ah. I see what you did there.

[@jasonbean591]

“History shows, again and again, how nature points out the folly of men”. First uttered by Raymond Burr, quoted by Blue Oyster Cult.:)

[@Kuriboh1008]

Actually, raymond burr never said that. He actually said, " Nature has a way sometimes of reminding man just how small he is."

[@Tedinator01]

anguirus boy 15 BÖC did an excellent job of paraphrasing then.

[@Kuriboh1008]

@@Tedinator01 Blue oyster cult created that song before godzilla 1985 came out...

[@tarkendynamo]

8:10: I'm not wanting to aruge, but rather point out that this statement is simply incorrect. The initial American release was hugely popular and critically praised, so much in fact that the Japanese re-released it back in Japan and the people fell in love with that version as well. In addition to the former mentioned, King of the Monsters stands out positively for two other reasons: it was the first film released in the West that painted the Japanese in a positive and heroic light, and the overall message of the bomb and humanity's destruction does remain intact. The mention of the dropping of the bomb as the reviver of Godzilla/Gojira is plain and simple, the connections to Japanese folklore and that unique heritage is present, and the mourning children's choir will always be hauntingly chilling, as is the bittersweet ending; six-year-old me took in the meaning of war and the casualties quite easily upon my first viewing of this ages ago, and both versions still heavily resonate now. Other than this, I am enjoying the video so far. It is great to see the history of one of my favorite franchises be explored on this level.

[@nobleskywalker4639]

In retrospect they turned one of Japan's biggest mistakes and tragedy into one of the most cultural Icons of the last century.

[@jjthewaffle5479]

Aspiring Marauder technically the u.s. gave them time and warning to surrender before they dropped the first bomb

[@enterpheionex566]

@Aspiring Marauder they only surrendered because of the Russians in Manchuria.

[@connorschultz380]

@Aspiring Marauder a nuck destorys citys and kills thousands possible millions of it was the right city, all of those actions can be blamed on the government, NOT it's people. They can't help that they live there, to say they deserve to be nucked is to say thousands deserve to die because of there corrupt government.

[@connorschultz380]

@Aspiring Marauder ....mistake as in bad decision....... not as in unintentional.....

[@mrbenoit5018]

jj the waffle the bomb might not have been dropped had translation been better. When asked about the possible surrender, the person I’ve forgotten said “no comment”, which was mistranslated by the American translators as, “not worthy of comment”.

[@IsonosDen]

I appreciate that you didn't knock some of the older versions of Godzilla, but stated what they were and how they were viewed. This was well made and fun to watch.

[@foxxzenetic]

Well executed.... As a Japanese myself, I would thank to Justine's fair point of view and remarkable mount of research.... Once more, Thank you!!

[@terrymellor857]

Great job. Much of this I was not aware of. Amazing how this character has lasted so long and is still popular. Who would have thought the campy Godzilla movies I remember from childhood would still be popular today.

[@ZeusGamingAOM]

Godzilla for me is someone who I loved as a kid and still adore to this present day. When I felt weak and defenseless I'd remember how Godzilla was this unstoppable force of nature that couldn't be judged. I know this sounds stupid but he was a metaphor for me and still is. Don't fucking give up, no matter what impossible odds are before you, you will power through it.

[@HamzaKhan-cg7uo]

Sounds pretty stupid but if it works for you who is anyone to judge

[@ANT212308]

this is the best documetary ever done on the history of godzilla...very well made...a must see for all godzilla fans ...keep up the good work....

[@jamessherman6598]

Just got here waiting eagerly for KOTM Blu-ray. Saw it in theaters twice as well as Godzilla in 2014. I've been a fan of Godzilla since I was 5. King of the monsters was the most fun I had in theaters and made me feel like a kid again. King of the monsters is what 1998 should of been but 21 years later we got a director who was a fan and gave us a movie the fans love.

[@godless-clump-of-cells]

_King of the Monsters_ was a fucking masterpiece!

[@divinegokublack1362]

I’m sure my friends get tired of the many times I’ll randomly bring up Godzilla. I brought him up so much one of them asked why I talked about a giant monster so much. I told them that watching Godzilla movies was the one time out of the entire day when no one bothered me. When homework didn’t cloud my mind. When my parents didn’t get on my ass for something I didn’t know I did wrong (at the time I was around 7 or 8). Watching Godzilla movies was awesome at a young age. I didn’t know this wasn’t real. I thought Planet X and Monster Zero were out there in space. I always wondered what if Godzilla walked over here instead of staying in Japan. I always thought we’d be invaded by giant Cockroaches or alien Gorillas. Now I’m 21, still a huge fan, getting Godzilla shirts for Christmas, gift cards to the comic book shop and buying myself a collection of Godzilla films. I’ll probably act like a child, shaking with excitement when I’m an old man, either watching a Godzilla movie at home, or a new movie in theaters. I’ll raise my kid on all these old cheesy movies about a fire breathing monster.

[@billnyethesciencefry2898]

Divine Goku Black this is a hearted comment, yet no one liked i- wait why is the like button blue, oh, wait.

[@bieuxyongson]

I'm 65 and I still love Godzilla. I just did a rewatch of the 98 movie the other day. While there were things I didn't like about it (sorry it did look like a T-Rex and those were pretty darn close to being baby raptors), it was still a fun film and I liked it. I can never really not like a Godzilla film. I loved the 2014 and the 2019 films. I feel like a big kid when I see them. I don't think I'll ever get tired of them. I hope you feel the same way when you're old and gray too.

[@BudahKei]

I'm the same age as you. I used to have the same exact love for Gojira. Although that love has shifted over to a Gundam Hobby lol. Keep up the passions!

[@NEO_Trojanmuldrop4]

All hail Godzilla and vtec!!!

[@markbrigandi7497]

This is an absolutely fantastic video- an incredible retrospective of one of the most iconic movie characters of all time. Great job, friend- absolutely great job. If the Academy Awards had a segment for KZbin videos, I would definitely nominate this for it’s quality of research, writing, and presentation. (Boy, can you tell that I really liked this video?) About three minutes in, and I had already hit the “like” button and subscribed to your channel- that’s a rarity for me. I have a lot of great Saturday afternoon childhood memories of watching Godzilla movies with my older brother and sister- it’s been about 40 years but those are some of my favorite memories. I had “Godzilla vs Megalon” on VHS 2 separate times, and wore out the tape on both of them from repeatedly watching them! My friends and I would drunkenly sing the “Jet Jaguar” theme at parties, laughing like loons- these movies were great for the imagination while growing up, and remained a lot of fun even as an adult. So- I’m sorry for the “War And Peace”-length comment, but I just wanted to tell you how incredibly enjoyable I found this video to be. Thank you for sharing all of your hard work with us, and for giving Godzilla the attention he deserves. Cheers!

[@aylasabatini7122]

"I wanted to make my own film," He says as he proceeds to rip off Jurassic Park with Godzilla's name. Edit: It's a Jurassic Park ripoff, live with it.

[@gamingwithblazerplayz2906]

Micheal De Santa:I Wanna Make Movies.

[@Emerald501st]

Sadly, I *do* believe we would've gotten something a bit better if Devlin was heading the project instead - hell, maybe they should've just locked Emmerich out completely. Imagine 'Zilla' with all of Godzilla's powers? (A.K.A. Godzilla TAS but even stronger) I would've gone insane as a kid if that was my introduction to the franchise. But instead, it was G : TAS, which made me convince my mom to buy the movie, and........................ It was different, to say the least. Everything else was ok, but I wanted the atomic breath. =D

[@YoursTrulyThe1Pony]

Even though it was terrible I grew up watching the movie

[@BattleMedic112]

HE DIDN'T RIP OFF JURASSIC PARK!!!

[@steveferguson8275]

And look it failed alwase stick to the original

[@katsujinkin60]

Well done! I'm sitting here watching a Godzilla Marathon on TV, 66 years after his debut. That's what you call star power! This was an excellent guide to the history and mythology.

[@hanakokun3490]

idc what people say this is the best documentary i have seen

[@saleconomos473]

The music of the original Godzilla film is still one of my favorite sci-fi soundtracks of all times. Up there with BH's of Journey to the Center of the Earth.

[@duckheadbob]

I'm in college right now and I've had a Godzilla poster since I can remember thoughts. it's been through alot of times. i have it hanging on my wall now as I'm graduating college. during high school I was working at a picture framing company and used my skills to frame it up and made it brilliant looking. i got it from my uncle on one of my dinosaur themed birthdays when I was just a little kid. today I learn exactly what movie it came from. thank you, I'm glad to know it was in fact "Godzilla Vs destroyah", by your account one of the most well received in the series and the one where supposedly Godzilla DIES for good (shin Godzilla happens to be my favorite regardless). thank you for bringing something that has been in my life for decades to life. it is the work of youtubers like you that can keep our history in perspective.

[@CynicalJustin]

Honestly warms my heart to see stories like these. Thanks for sharing that!

[@duckheadbob]

@@CynicalJustin of course! you deserve it for all the hard work you put into this amazing video. I'm actually just rented the movie tonight because of this!

[@CynicalJustin]

Thank you very much! Hope you enjoy it! Certainly one of my favorites.

[@francescamae3661]

So recently I got into Godzilla, and I'm watching these to find out what's good, but I also enjoy anime, and I heard Your Name, and I started sobbing.

[@bieuxyongson]

I loved this. Thanks for bringing all this together in a very comprehensive and enjoyable way. I liked all the little known background histories that made this so interesting. Long Live the King!

[@daimonx3621]

Godzilla is... inside all of us!

[@robbieberg9452]

does that count as rape

[@daimonx3621]

Metaphorically, so the answer is. Nope.

[@robbieberg9452]

then would it not be metaphorical rape

[@daimonx3621]

Drokk. Let's just drop it, okay?

[@Crew721]

Daimon X like he dropped his pants before rape?

[@Peaceful_Gojira]

This video alone has made me sub to your channel. Godzilla is to me, and I'm sure to you and countless others, more than a movie monster: he is a childhood legacy full of awesome action, a symbol of hope, and a symbol of nature coming back to wreak havoc on humanity for the atrocities set forth by atomic energy and weapons. Godzilla will go down in history as one of the most cultural icons in human history, not just in cinema history too. But the sad and amazingly shocking truth behind my adoration for Godzilla is that I NEVER would have known about Godzilla if it hadn't been for Zilla in '98. Comparing the films, I still hold Godzilla 1998 in its own light as a movie that opened a world up to me that I shall always gush over. Zilla was always a terrible Godzilla, but the film itself wasn't at all too horrendous in my eyes. I saw it as a popcorn film, with no brains needed, and all it being a roller-coaster film, not a philosophical nightmare (nightmare in the sense of what Godzilla stands for). So while I now look back and laugh at the Zilla production, I have to hold it closest to me and endearingly put it first in my line because its the best friend that never let me down, the navigation path that never led me astray, but led me to better routes. Needless to say, you put a shit ton of time dissecting Godzilla's history, influence on humanity and what humanity has influenced on Godzilla's legacy. So I thank you for recognizing something that is more than a metaphor to atomic horrors or just a gigantic monster: he is a cultural icon, Japan's historical landmark to the horrors of man. He is too, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Also a side note, I am ecstatic for what Legendary is going to do with the sequels to Godzilla 2014, and what Netflix is doing with Godzilla as an anime trilogy/series of films, and Shin Godzilla being more CGI than ever and offering another new arch in Godzilla's true Toho/Japanese routes.

[@ombreezee]

This is hands down my favorite video of Godzilla on KZbin, my god is this very well made and in depth! I always rewatch this video all the time. Amazing job on this honestly man i love it

[@CynicalJustin]

Thank you so much! Always gives me lots of joy knowing that!

[@splashcash3004]

Who’s here during the release of the Kong vs Zilla trailer

[@optkclan3199]

Me LOL

[@hectorpulido1965]

Me☝️😂

[@nativekiller7751]

Me

[@defultusernametv2]

THE FUCK YOU SAY.. DON'T YOU EVER MENTION THE NAME ZILLA EVER AGAIN... I DO NOT WANT TO REMEMBER THAT HORRIBLE HORRIBLE MOVIE. Although if you're talking about the Kong versus Godzilla movie I'm very excited

[@MostlyMoony]

Zilla? The Kaiju Godzilla smashed in seconds during final wars?

[@Kirop]

This is the content that I love on KZbin, a in depth analysis about everything Godzilla you could ask for, taken time to make. Easily one of the best videos on KZbin.

[@CynicalJustin]

Aw. Thanks a lot, man! That means more than you could imagine to me!

[@TheBelieveit1]

The 1998 "Godzilla" was basically them being trying to have a dick measuring contest with Jurassic Park. I mean it has far too many similarities, and if that crushing the T-rex skeleton thing was indeed an indication, it's pretty clear they were too insecure with their film and only slapped on the title "Godzilla" because it was more marketable despite having nothing to do with Godzilla at all. Indicating that what success it did have, was thanks ONLY to that. If it had been renamed "Beast from 20,000 Fathoms" which is far more of an accurate title as it's more that film than Godzilla, or given any other title, it'd have failed even more.

[@supoa9489]

Facts

[@Gojirawars03]

DunDeeoZ Actually, King Kong and The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms started off that genre. Godzilla was just the film that really popularized it, especially in Japan.

[@Sage-nc9uq]

98 Godzilla was horrible I was mad when I left the theater didn't even finish watching just left

[@AmauryCollado]

That’s the basic truth of his logic a dildo measuring contest with Jurassic park getting more of a positive stand point than the frog legged iguana looking Godzilla which was a piece of disrespect for the character

[@bensadfleck9972]

It's so sad how they even had real Godzilla suit and a script involving another kaiju fight, all of that thrown to the trash becasue Emmerich thought it was ''dumb''.

[@meredithtoich3150]

I could say that I have seen a pretty good amount of Godzilla's evolution over the years, but when it comes to choosing any favorites well I only have 2. The style from the 1998 movie and the style from the 2014 movie, but now thanks to the new 2019 movie I now have a completely new perspective on Godzilla's look. And I honestly couldn't be any happier. The same thing goes for Mothra, my favorite styles for her are obviously her looks through her rebirth movies. But once again thanks to the new movie my perspective on her has also completely changed, even with Rodan too. And also Kong when he got his new movie, for all 4 of my favorite titans my perspective has changed. But all for the better. I really couldn't be any happier for any of them!

[@wondertrip]

An EXCELLENT overview of Godzilla's history, and the cinematic and cultural importance of Godzilla. Excellent!

[@YutoDaimaouChHaruComrade]

I use Godzilla's Roar as my Whatsapp notification ringtone. It feels so majestic. Truly King Of Monsters.

[@Mercer9201]

Yuto Daimaou Long Live The King

[@MaxFnFabian01]

same

[@spencer6874]

How?

[@ericbales82]

I use it for when my wife texts me and her ringtone isGodzilla's theme from 54

[@mariaesc4789]

Me 2 ☆

[@andrewkemp4369]

That was the most beautiful and most awesome video I've seen of Godzilla legacy. Thank you for making this. Keep up the good work!

[@CynicalJustin]

Thank you very much for the comment! Will do!

[@toddvergith9485]

This was a great watch. Thanks for taking the time to make this video! I really enjoyed it.

[@TohoGodzillaSan1954]

I feel like kids grew up with us Godzilla but I rather grow up with Toho Godzilla the original...

[@rasmust.]

this is your best video. Very informative and extremely well-edited. Amazing work, Justin!

[@CynicalJustin]

Tastytea Thanks, Tasty! Means a lot!

[@yoot74]

Love this clip. Expertly describes the history of Godzilla. OMG so many memories.

[@thomassiroky8714]

This is one of those videos you’ll constantly watch over and overr

[@linusaursrex458]

This is easily one of the best KZbin videos I’ve ever watched, idk how many times I’ve watched it at this point

[@CynicalJustin]

Well thank you! I greatly appreciate those very kind words and that you'd come back to watch it more than once!

[@moronisanchezpachon4662]

@@CynicalJustin Oh hey there Will you make a 2019 king of the monsters?

[@jamesholden5587]

"shin Godzilla is the tallest Godzilla to date" Godzilla earth: (rips open the wall) are you sure about that?

[@MrWhatdafuBOOM]

'To date', as in at the time of this video.

[@Gojilynx]

Marcos Reyes Godzilla 2019 is still shorter than Godzilla earth lmao

[@squigglywiggly6855]

@@Gojilynx its taller than shin

[@Gojilynx]

@@squigglywiggly6855 yes, but not earth

[@memebigboi5330]

@@squigglywiggly6855 i think godzilla earth is 3 times the size of shin godzilla

[@CPlusKaraoke]

Godzilla 2014 was great. Who is ready for King of the Monsters?

[@davidm5172]

Me

[@Mattsimilate]

ME

[@AmauryCollado]

You ask me we all are

[@treklvergjengen3131]

Me

[@RenHeng_canon]

It comes out on May 30th, right? *_OHH YESSS_*

[@Crimsonking741]

God,I've watched this at least 4 times already.never get tired of it.Great job man! This is some professional stuff I'd expect to see on discovery channel or something.

[@queenyokoofkei3257]

I recently saw Godzilla king of the monsters 2019 with a buddy who’s a huge Godzilla nerd. This vid was vary informative thank you for posting I better understand by buds love for this fire breathing lizard. 🥰🦖🔥⛩

[@FatalGecko58]

What an incredible video, so much effort was done and it very well made. Not only that, but I have had a love and deep connection with Godzillla since I watched so many of his movies when I was younger, with my first Godzilla movie being “Godzilla vs King Ghidorah”, and whenever a brand new Godzilla comes in, I will view a childhood monster I loved for a majority of my life. Even though I grew most of my Godzilla love with the Heisei Era (and i have an attachment with the era close to my heart bc it introduced me to the King of the Monsters) I have rewatched every single movie in the Showa and the original. But in general, this is a well crafted and done video and it deserves very much the credit for how it explains the most beloved monster in all of cinema.

[@CynicalJustin]

FatalGecko58 Thanks for the love, man. Means a lot.

[@desmonddiep7849]

FatalGecko58 a

[@SilunaKingKaiju]

Actually the dragon in final wars is a new breed of ghidorah, and it’s called Kaiser Ghidorah.

[@nanuqo2006]

*Keizer

[@luiskern8910]

@@nanuqo2006 **keyser

[@nanuqo2006]

@@luiskern8910 No.... Just no...

[@jurassicattack31]

***geyser

[@thegamingpieceofvlaaifanst545]

* quayzer

[@calebwolf6626]

Shin Godzilla is one of my favorite movies after watching it a few days ago. Amazing music, visuals, and artistic perception.

[@Its2EZbaby]

This is so interesting!! I love the context of Godzilla with world history, I had no idea. Just fascinating. Great video!!!

[@Shane1005xbox]

The amount of time and effort that went into making this can be seen. Every bit of knowledge you can ask for and extremely in depth. loved it

[@bryanegelhoffsanimationtec257]

My grandma loves the Raymond Burr version of Godzilla. I love both versions, but I feel like the original is much better. But regardless, we both truly love these movies.

[@phyllishammond9886]

Bryan Egelhoff's Animation Tech Nation I saw both versions.

[@FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf]

Sorry to crap on your corn flakes but the Raymond burr one is just a lazy abomination hes just mashed into scenes from the original. (Also your grandma is awesome)

[@arcadiadragon3410]

They asked raymond burr to ham up his performance in Godzilla returns....he refused becaus. He had too much respect for him...and what he stands for

[@bryanegelhoffsanimationtec257]

My grandma grew up in the 50's, and the American version was what introduced her to the franchise. As VHS and DVD came into existence, she shared this franchise with me. Whether or not the American version is good or not, I'm grateful to it for bringing me and my grandma close together, and close to this beloved series.

[@peterwu4141]

I appreciate how much effort was put into this. Great work man

[@ErsahMajor]

This was incredibly well put together.. thank you Cynical Justin!

[@gregwhite9926]

Radiation:"Exist" Godzilla:its free real estate

[@billnyethesciencefry2898]

Kakyoin Noriaki radiation is *DELISH*

[@Kuriboh1008]

Huh?! Kakyoin?! He was suddenly blown away!

[@cargot3670]

@@Kuriboh1008 my fault

[@TheTexasknight]

Kaiju protectors of Earth under Gaya's control vs. HP Lovecraft's Elder Gods....it has GOTTA HAPPEN!

[@Stratmanable]

Why?

[@fangsabre]

Matt Channing cuz Godzilla vs Cthulu that's why

[@Stratmanable]

Fandom would be wonderful if it wasn't for fans.

[@He-who-wakes]

But that wouldn't make sense

[@dapplejackthegreater4995]

That's not even close to being a fair fight. We've got one chubby dinosaur versus an immortal eldritch power. The battle would be about thirty seconds long, and let's just say that Godzilla would regret starting on Cthulhu for the rest of his very short existence.

[@deepee918]

15:20 Aint that that "not the mama!" thing?

[@TohoGodzillaSan1954]

The Godzilla franchise was amazing have almost every figure and every movie and know every story and all I did was watch these with my dad and I used to get a scared when I was little, but I loved the Togo films made by the original Godzilla creators and cast, by when it went to us I feel like did a great job with Godzilla 2014 but I really like the suits monsters instead of cgi, but I recently watched Godzilla king of the moneyed when it came out and I not gonna lie it was amazing, but my all time favorites will always be Godzilla 2000, Godzilla vs destroyah, Godzilla final wars, and Godzilla 1954 will always be my favorite, I hope this legend will live in forever, I happy I got the Godzilla suit actor in 1954 signature before he died, back in 2010, also g fest is amazing if y’all ever went y’all should go some time, well all I got to say is long live the king godzilla... he is my love for movies and my out me and my family together when we always watched movies together...

[@DavianSinner]

"History shows again & again how nature points out the folly of man. Godzilla!"

[@jessicamcneill2463]

A truly amazing history of Godzilla. I'm definitely going to see Godzilla King of The Monsters this Friday.

[@orcawithdrip827]

Allow me to correct you on one part: Toho never "bought" the rights to Godzilla '98, they ALWAYS owned him because he IS but another extension of the Godzilla title and character which they already and permanently own. It was Sony who bought the rights to utilize the Godzilla title AND character in their 1998 film, but Toho owned the title and character ALL THE TIME and Sony had to go to Toho to get approval for EVERYTHING that they did with the film and its creature (and thus all that you see in the 1998 film was approved and praised by Toho), but their contract with Toho expired in 2003 and the rights to develop and produce further products featuring the character reverted back to Toho at that time. But Sony still holds the international rights to the film.

[@scottmcewan]

What an amazing video,thanks so much for putting this all together!

[@CynicalJustin]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@mythrusthelema]

Well done... One of my earliest memories is seeing the Burr version, it made an impression on me that has lasted to this day. The original when I finally got to see it blew me away. Godzilla has remained one of my favorite monsters. You forgot Bambi vs Godzilla 😉

[@asterixdx]

This was a fucking insanely good video Justin! Keep up the great work my dude c:

[@CynicalJustin]

GOGORANDOMO Thanks, man! Will do!

[@tealduckduckgoose]

I love the real world history and events included in this video, great job 👍

[@reidboutte]

My sister asked me, “how do you know so much about Godzilla, and why do you care?” Everytime someone asks me said question I refer them to this video

[@CynicalJustin]

Awwwwwwwww. That's actually very humbling. Thank you very much!

[@pogmothoin7122]

I cried at this video for the memories and sad history of Godzilla. Long live the King!

[@stanmarsh4019]

pog mo thoin712 long live the king

[@jeffanne0990]

Gojira BANZAI!!!'

[@Xr_nx]

pog mo thoin712 LONG LIVE THE KING

[@seanmullins1690]

Thanks so much for making this! I recently grabbed the criterion blu ray to take a trip down memory lane, but now I'm diving deep. Fantastic job dude keep up the good work!

[@werdizbondtv]

Man this video was excellent I always wanted a condensed version of the full series thanks for this.

[@SkyRocker]

WOW, just wow! I can't tell you how many times I rewound this, didn't want to miss a word. Instantly liked and subscribed. Thanks!

[@BBoyDrkNova]

This was an amazing video. The feeling and vibe throughout the video was amazing with the Aid of the music and your commentary/ narrative. Awesome, subscribed and will look forward to your videos. Keep it up.

[@CynicalJustin]

BBoyDrkNova Thank you very much! Took months of careful planning, recording, and other things so I'm glad you enjoyed it! Welcome aboard, friend!

[@rlj151]

I've been a fan of Godzilla for a long time and have seen most of the movies, so when I saw this video show up in my feed, I had to watch it. And now,... Subbed! After seeing the thought and effort you put into the history of Godzilla, you are someone worth following and watching.

[@user-wm4wd1qk5j]

What an extraordinary video! Extremely good to see, it makes fans of our favorite giant go crazy, I've known Godzilla for years, but I got closer and became a fan of the creature since the 2014 movie, seeing all the great evolution of this icon is incredible, thank you so much for the amazing experience! Hugs from Brazil!

[@Michael-ep7fp]

It's worth noting that around that time Guillermo del Toro was directing Pacific Rim, which while completely unrelated to Godzilla, was a kaijuu film and imo better than both new Godzilla movies and I like them as it is.