The History of Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002)

The History of Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002) #Godzilla #MechaGodzilla #kiryu
Sources
- CHO Japan Interview with Masaaki Tezuka: • Tokyo SOS Director EXT...
- Brian Solomon's "Godzilla FAQ"
- David Kalat's, "A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series".
- wikizilla.org
- Set photography by Norman England.
- www.tohokingdo...
- Clips used from the documentary "Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects" Directed by Norman England.
- www.scifijapan...
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[@sirfijoe450]

“I like women...” -Masaaki Tezuka

[@redlinrangerstudio5331]

Dont we all.

[@zachhale2815]

Smart man.

[@JR-uy2nd]

occidental feminist go berserk

[@angelsilva7207]

He’s a legend

[@quickman2663]

No political message, No fear of being seen as a misogynist. He did it just because he liked women

[@NoraTSS2077]

"Anguilassaurus killer of the living" cracks me up everytime, pure gold.

[@_G.C]

Because God knows he can't kill anything else

[@anueutsuho7425]

As opposed to killer of the dead

[@georgediamond991]

Too bad he was banished from this plane of existence

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

Heh I always thought it was "Anguilassaurus killer of the village."

[@Deka-Kaizer]

What the fuck? 😂

[@connorkilgour3374]

This was my first Godzilla film. found it in a DVD store in Northern Ontario in 2005. my dad who remembered Godzilla from when he was a kid watched it with me Good Times

[@toy5965]

Yo I live in Ontario and the exact same thing happened to me in 2005 as well as watching it with my dad lol

[@TyePansa]

My first Godzilla film was Godzilla: King Of The Monsters (2019) which i saw in theatres and is the reason i'm a godzilla fan in the first place.

[@jestermaniac3131]

@@TyePansa glad the MonsterVerse is bringing people like you in, i always love seeing new fans to the franchise :)

[@interviolet6675]

That's so wholesome 🖤🤖💜

[@swisiaa]

My first ever "Godzilla" film was 1998, Zilla.

[@trustymilkshake]

The guy who directed this is an absolute legend.

[@oahuguavz7186]

Gareth Edwards. Man needs more credit. Created a masterpiece Kaiju movie and paid respect to The King of the Monsters

[@dan_the_pathmaster7934]

@@oahuguavz7186Wrong movie

[@thetohoapologist4240]

​@@dan_the_pathmaster7934he knows that lol

[@FallingPicturesProductions]

Masaaki Tezuka should be considered a national treasure.

[@jackepong6300]

In one of the godzilla super complete works books released for the film the director confirmed the two are father and son. With the present day Godzilla being his kid who survived the castle bravo blast but the 54 Godzilla never finding out a part of his family made it out alive. It definitely changes the conflict of the original Godzilla, with him being a victim and a grieving father who lost his whole family to castle bravo.

[@xExotic]

Tezuka is such a g for admitting that he regretted not having a scene where Yumiko Shaku is in a swim suit. He just like me fr. Also Yumiko Shaku also voiced acted in the Pokemon movie with Latios and Latias as one of the villains!

[@wildwind413]

Apparently the reason why Toho declined the offer for a Godzilla vs Gamera movie was because they would have to share the profits with Kadokawa, and since they knew that more people would watch the movie for Godzilla, they would be providing the more marketable monster and get payed the same amount as Kadokawa, so they said no. All because they didn’t want to share

[@TyePansa]

People: "Sharing is caring" Toho: "No, i don't think i will"

[@creategreatness8823]

It was also a bit of ruthless businessman-ship. Think about the many Japanese and International imitators Godzilla had. There was Reptilicus, Yonggary, Gappa, Pulgasari, Gorgo and Gamera. Godzilla outlasted and outshined all of them. Nearly all of them have been sort of left in the dustbin of the history books. Gamera proved to have the most staying power...12 films, which is the only non-Toho Kaiju to bolster such a large roster of films. So...Toho is somewhat shrewd. Doing Godzilla vs Gamera "elevates" Gamera, and sort of concedes that Gamera is on the same level of Godzilla. They don't want to admit that or concede that. They want Godzilla to stand above all others. There is a rumor that Godzilla defeating Kong in Godzilla vs Kong might even have been "Toho mandated"...they want Godzilla on a pedestal above all other monsters. If you think that the title of "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" and the final scene of other monsters literally bowing to Godzilla isn't a MASSIVE ego-boost for Toho, then you are delusional. So sure, for a few years they make people mad by never putting Gamera on the level of Godzilla. But look where we are at now. Godzilla has a successful Hollywood franchise, and Gamera hasn't had a film in 16 years. Gamera just might slowly spiral down into obscurity as Godzilla continues to thrive and persevere as the one giant monster above all others. That is exactly what Toho wants.

[@fehimaprgomet5881]

@@creategreatness8823 makes sense

[@romangunter621]

@@creategreatness8823 perhaps, and it's incredibly selfish. Besides, Gamera is about to make a comeback with an anime series on Netflix. So he's not completely forgotten and that Heisei trilogy will always be some of the best kaiju movies and Gamera's only good movies that keep him remembered by fans.

[@reddragon0624]

That’s some petty shit lmao

[@maureenobrien4968]

Despite the basic human conflict, this is one of my favorite G-films, mostly because Kiryu is actually my favorite kaiju.

[@Samuel-jn2oc]

Yes i agree,i love so much kiryu,he feels like he has his own personality,he stands out from other kaiju a lot more,in fact he's not mechagodzilla 3 He's kiryu. Our beloved kiryu.

[@maureenobrien4968]

@@Samuel-jn2oc He certainly is special. The JXSDF may control his body, but they’ll never control his will.

[@TyePansa]

I mainly like this movie because of godzillas design, it's my third favourite design, second is soshingekigoji and first is finalwarsgoji

[@maureenobrien4968]

@@TyePansa Cool. My top 3 are MireGoji, FinalGoji, and GhidoGoji

[@AztecAstro19]

I only grew up with showa but i really like this film. Begining is so badass and the end fight is awesome. 😁

[@smcrevival1467]

My favorite mechagodzilla and the only movie STILL to this day to have only Godzilla and mechagodzilla fight and no other monster stepping in.

[@veggie928]

Denying the Godzilla vs Gamera movie was probably they're worst mistake. That would've been amazing and would've maybe brought back Gamera too.

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

@@dino-man5475 that is not true there's no real reason why toho denied it it's only a rumor both companies couldn't agree on a winner

[@denistyrant]

@@dino-man5475 That’s not true, there wasn’t even a plot.

[@ajminadhimi8985]

@@dino-man5475 Stop spreading false information

[@ajminadhimi8985]

@@dino-man5475 it is

[@ajminadhimi8985]

@@dino-man5475 You know what show me the proof it is real

[@creategreatness8823]

I love this movie...because it is basically the exact same team behind "Godzilla vs Megaguirus" taking the exact same basic plot and character structure of that film...and just remaking it with a TON of improvements. Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla is the same exact film as Godzilla vs Megaguirus just with better character arcs, a tighter and smarter screenplay, a more realistic super weapon, a better adversary for Godzilla, better production value and visuals, and improved pacing, editing, and structure. It is a much better execution of the exact same concept.

[@evashogoki8703]

Not gonna lie, this movie has some of the best cinematography in the series, especially during Akane's training

[@birdman9860]

Lol

[@Tohan_Gaming]

Let's hope this stays Bill

[@WeBarelySober]

Appreciate all of the Godzilla content that you've provided man.

[@gasparguruoftime5475]

I dont' think I saw it mentioned here, but Nurse Tsujimori is actually an even sillier reference because on Kudo's computer that he uses to fix Dimension Tide at the end of Vs. Megaguirus, he has a little avatar he created that's a nurse, and he named her Kiriko, after the lead who he clearly had a crush on. So, this was a pretty funny reference to that.

[@texturalspark4318]

Thank you for releasing the video, I hope you keep making these videos for every Godzilla movie.

[@damianstarks3338]

One of my favorite versions of MechaGodzilla.

[@maximaldinotrap]

It's my favorite of the versions of Mechagodzilla with SMG/MechaGodzilla II in second and original in third Legendary Mechagodzilla is in fourth and Planet Godzilla MG is last.

[@kokylee8098]

​@@maximaldinotrapcause anime mechagodzilla doesn't count if you know what I mean

[@maximaldinotrap]

@@kokylee8098 Nah, more like it's design isn't as cool

[@DJurassic]

Love the detailing on the soundtrack info.. This is undoubtedly one of the most underrated Godzilla soundtracks of all time. Synonymous with Godzilla's approach in my head for nearly a decade+ =)

[@jimmerhardy]

One of the most successful Godzilla designs. It just looks right.

[@a_fine_edition2746]

There’s a reason the IDW comic series uses this design so much.

[@GUNMOFO5]

Kiryu's roar is literally the most badass roar. That's a fuckin battlecry.

[@kryzethx]

Tezuka is the most relatable director lmao

[@wolfgangvonodio1097]

As an Evangelion and Godzilla fan, yes. It was absolutely inspired by Evangelion. It may as well be an official crossover at times.

[@georgeofhamilton]

This movie is such a unique mixture of Japanese military-kaiju cheese and genuinely heartwarming character development.

[@alphagoji4890]

Love this movie and this channel

[@dreadwaters7898]

Ahh guess it’s time to rewatch your reviews great way to spend a rainy day !

[@derideox7140]

Everytime you post a new one or re upload i gotta watch the whole playlist again to good and thorough

[@derideox7140]

I also wish there was a way for you to get into contact with toho and tell them you are just trying to catalogue a very interesting film history

[@ajclements4627]

I hope the rest of the films are coming in the future, these behind the scenes are amazing!

[@johnb-nd9ch]

I was so hyped for another one of these videos! You make awesome video’s on these movies.

[@christiandolz6272]

best Godzilla review series in KZbin!! love your work man, love & support from Spain!! btw I can't wait for your review of Final Wars!!!

[@repomanzilla]

You make the best videos. I never miss one!!!

[@mikedaikaijufan3976]

Great video! This one (and the Godzilla suit attached to it) was always one of my favorites growing up. It was one of the rare times my parents bought a new Goji film on DVD right as it came out. The atomic breath rocks in this movie. Also, up until the release of GvK, Kiryu was my all-time favorite Mechagodzilla.

[@t.rexking441]

Sorry for what happened to the original upload. I hope this one is able to stay up as this is my favorite Godzilla movie and I know you must have put a lot of effort into this video like you always do.

[@macboi916]

The millennium Godzilla roar is what very slowly introduced me to this franchise when I was 5.

[@RatusTheRat]

Man really made someone saying “Gojira suck dick” an entire science and foreign language lesson

[@GauntletBProductions]

I find it retroactively awesome & hilarious you included Mr Freeze in this vid considering it would be Arnold himself presenting the Minus One creators with the franchises first ever American Oscar win... & minutes after he had a reflection on his role as Freeze lol

[@RileyJ3866]

Yay my favorite Godzilla KZbinr is back! Already can’t wait for the next video, and I only just started this one 😅

[@jonahdanley8407]

This is always one of my favorite Godzilla movies. The characters and story are really good.

[@GEEKICIDALTENDENCIES]

really appreciate that you Nail the pronunciation of the Names behind and in front of the camera!

[@BigActionBill]

haha not always =(

[@GEEKICIDALTENDENCIES]

@@BigActionBill I imagine you had a few retakes my friend!..

[@lazyskeleton9533]

16:41 pack your bags soldier, we’re leaving

[@BananaMcGee1]

Fingers crossed this one stays up. Loving this series!

[@sam-dl9en]

Hey man I really enjoy your videos. I have been binging them the last week. I grew up watching Godzilla movies with my dad and it is so cool to hear about the background of them. Just subscribed! Keep it up. :)

[@jroc3080]

One of my favorite Godzilla movies.

[@foldabotZ]

I agree. In fact, it and Final Wars were the first Godzilla movies on DVD I have(and still have), bought in America and given by a relative. It was also Region locked so they would not play in any of my DVD players. I had to watch them on my laptop. Still awesome to have.

[@Cliff132NJ]

Absolutely one of my favorite Godzilla movies ever!!

[@Creecher98]

I just watched this for the first time and I really enjoyed it. I think it’s my favorite of the Millennium era so far.

[@kanseiyamazaru435]

KZbinrs: Let's make videos talking about how great Godzilla is Toho: Up your nose, with a rubber hose!

[@Commander6727]

I absolutely love this film and the one that follows it and yeah love it when my boy roars you see a nice simple moment of Mecha Godzilla’s head movement and I just love that shoot almost like he recognizes that sound for some reason right before we zoom into him and see flash backs to other films him going nuts and that shuttle twitch of his hand before attacking and going on a rampage till he powers down

[@danmillar6323]

As always a great overview of the movie, can't wait to see more.

[@aidenmb7932]

Honestly, i really like this movie. Probably in my top 10 Godzilla movies

[@nicholaskernan5669]

Thank You! You are the perfect man for this job! You are an excellent narrator and you always make sure you opinions are opinions "Even tho I agree with 99.99999ect of your opinions"! I just wanted to thank you!

[@captaink48000]

26:30 based, my man knows what he want

[@xaviercruz2633]

12:15 the true Chad voice

[@blondmop92]

It's back!

[@matchanr]

説明が素晴らしい！ ゴジラ映画見たくなりました！😄

[@mariomaster2256]

Ah yes, the classics, Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla, Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla, and finally Godzilla against Mechagodzilla

[@Darthpsychonis]

Wait, wait......I can buy that the JSDF has fought all those other monsters in the back history of the Kiryu saga, but King Ghidorah!? How is Japan (and the rest of the world for that matter) still intact? Usually, it takes Godzilla and some extra help to defeat him. I know this is all just made up after the fact, but that is a little hard to swallow.

[@foldabotZ]

Must have been a GMK-like Ghidorah.

[@hellsapoppin9326]

This is my favorite video to watch on KZbin.

[@travisbicklejr]

Excellent video, BAB.

[@badkittynomilktonight3334]

My favorite Godzilla movie of the modern era, with the sequel Tokyo SOS

[@plasma-xq5rf]

This is my 4th favorite godzilla film

[@mwizachihana9551]

14:09. The one in the middle was used in the game: *Godzilla Generations Maximum Impact.* Or the very least, looks like that model.

[@SweetieEvie]

I may been born a decade later, but Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla (1975) was my first Godzilla movie. It’s also my favorite. I’m sad to see it’s not had a video made over it.

[@interviolet6675]

With Tezuka's enthusiasm and joy making Godzilla movies I can't not enjoy Godzilla against Mechagodzilla I enjoy Tokyo S.o.s equally especially with the message of that film. - - - - - - When Kiryu [Original Godzilla] is finally able to rest; the message from the Grandfather *Live with the time nature has given us* I see both these films as one continous story. I think it was Honda who said Godzilla is a tragic monster and the idea of Mechagodzilla is just as emotional From dying to being awakened against your will to probably be in pain in a cold metal chassis. The action is top notch it presents itself in a whole different way compared to the heisei era. In a good way. But the storytelling and characters in this film are my favourite part. It's very interesting seeing a different feel and style from Tokyo S.o.s and Final Wars. I would recommend this film to my friends though it's hard to convince your friends who know next to little about Godzilla to watch it 🤖🦖

[@riomigz1305]

Yumiko Shaku is just gorgeous. omg.

[@maxcooper6554]

I have "THAT" hat, it's pretty badass. I wear it daily...great video!

[@whirlwindofinsane7941]

I respect director Tezuka for adding such spectacle and scale to this era alot. .....But disagree on his opinion with Akane as I found myself gravitating towards her more. As she's a woman who lost everything and suffered with it for years. There were scenes that show she's battling some kind of depression. And that makes her more relatable and interesting as a protagonist. She kept going despite what other people thought and said of her!! The character arc showed off Akane's physical and mental strength.... And while I'm happy she lived to the end despite the risk of radiation poisoning and godzilla himself! ..I could understand the vision of the alternate ending. What better blaze of glory than severely harming godzilla so he runs away!? That would be a heroic send-off 👌👌✨✨

[@srcoeiu6100]

Getting Akane gravure jumpscared was not something i expected

[@godzillatemybaby4263]

I love this movie

[@migsyh2065]

One my first japanese Godzilla film I like it

[@MarvynSyn999]

You don't care for Goji's design in this? Damn...it's one of my favorites. I think the redesign of the dorsal plates and the golden eyes make it! But different strokes make the world go 'round...

[@andrewtaylor940]

I like this one. It's just a well executed if somewhat traditional Godzilla film. Nothing outside what you expect in a Godzilla Movie, but has everything you need for a good monster beat down. Plus I adore the Kiryu design. I certainly like it far better than that abominable Godzilla vs Kong design. I may still give the '74 suit the edge just on Nostalgia points. But not by much. Kiryu is probably the best new designed and executed Kaiju of the Millennium Era.

[@Venom-Boiii]

I haven’t even seen the movie, but I am a pretty big kiryu enthusiast. I like the sleek, drago-like look that his head has, I live the blue shoulder cannons, and I think the Absolute Zero Cannon is a really cool weapon idea. This is coming from a guy who hasn’t even watched the film.

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

Where were you when the kiryu saga was in theaters in March and November?

[@transformersrevenge9]

Yo Big, will you do a video about the Godzilla Singular Point anime? It should be out on English Netflix soon.

[@BigActionBill]

Yes, I will give my reaction/thoughts

[@saulamaral574]

I agree with you Director Tezuka. I like women too. Akane is strong and beautiful.

[@quickman2663]

"Gojira, Sakku Dikku..."

[@foldabotZ]

Oh, I see. I didn’t get it.

[@Khalith]

I’d absolutely be an extra in a Godzilla movie for a lunchbox and a tshirt.

[@matthewk9563]

Just saw this one for the first time as I make my way through the Heisei and Millennium era films. Really liked this one and my vote for best of the Era, but I have not seen Tokyo S.O.S yet

[@birdman9860]

Did you ever end up finishing Millennium?

[@CrazyPlatinum92]

Yūsuke Makiyama plays Gills in Kamen rider Agito and Kô Takasugi also comes back in Godzilla Final wars

[@vitharson]

I just watched this, the English version, tonight. I only had one issue with it. Sarah was dubbed by an adult, which really didn't sound right.

[@birdman9860]

Wow, that trilogy plan explains the DNA post credit scene of Tokyo SOS

[@Aiden_Person2217]

The entire godzilla series probably has the most baddies of any series ever

[@MatthewLawrence.]

I mean let’s be honest, who wouldn’t be having the time of their life being in a Godzilla movie

[@kevinmac2298]

When guardzilla is guardzilla....he’s mechaguardzilla uhkay

[@fatangrygeek5746]

I always loved Hamtaro when I was younger watching cartoon network. I still do as its my favorite childhood anime. Dragon Ball I didn't get much into until I was in 5th or 6th grade.

[@goedzooi9063]

Glad to see that my opinion on the hat is shared.

[@JediJunkie247]

Have you not covered the first MechaGodzilla movies? Or is it just me going crazy?

[@nickducharme5104]

one of my favorite Godzilla movies. I do wish they had more in the movie to do with the Godzilla skeleton taking over the next more and attacking the city

[@Toschez]

A bit of Shaku Yumiko trivia: she voiced Joanna Dark in Perfect Dark Zero, and Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider films (the Angelina Jolie one)

[@gabrielcaro]

Akane is a legend! Whose with me?

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

She is a legendary character indeed

[@Fishinbasser]

This is my favorite Godzilla movie and godzilla 2002 is my favorite design and incarnation

[@rycondestroyer]

My blood is boiling for godzilla final wars

[@lukasverduzco864]

19:12 please don't do this lmfao

[@thegraceparade9709]

I don’t get it

[@ajminadhimi8985]

I don't get it either please explain what the joke is?

[@pipo4644]

@@ajminadhimi8985 “gojira sukk dikku”

[@sydquinones-us1sj]

I love the Godzilla 2002 design and Godzilla 2003 design

[@thegamingpro3636]

I heard there was supposed to be an American made sequel to Godzilla 2000 called Godzilla reborn and was supposed to have Jamie Lee Curtis (from the Halloween franchise) and Bruce Campbell (from the evil dead franchise) Christopher Lee (count dooku in Star Wars) Leonard Nimoy (Spock in Star Trek) and two others and was supposed to have Godzilla attack Hawaii and the government was supposed to put Godzilla in a coma but wake him up when realized they him needed to fight a monster

[@sabretoothtiger4314]

Toho said no because Gamera won apparently

[@BigActionBill]

wow, yeah I'd be annoyed if Gamera won even though he'd prob be the good guy lol

[@sabretoothtiger4314]

@@BigActionBill I know right, also have you heard about Toho’s new Godzilla plan. It’s going to be like the MCU with an ongoing Godzilla series but in between so so many other Kaiju will get solo films and build up to a huge climax. They are calling it world of Godzilla

[@IndominusGLP1]

@@BigActionBill same i would be annoyed if gamera won

[@calebprescott440]

@@BigActionBill are you a gamera fan ?

[@joeysullivanTM]

Yay let's go

[@George_M_]

Ah yes the middle of the era where it was just pandering to the JSDF. Oshima's score was a great high point of all three though. Akane's plot is all that carries the film and her being oddly removed is why SOS is just meh. Oh and the charge up sound for the atomic ray.

[@HeavyMetalSonicRM]

Godzilla 2014 isn't as dark as the clip shown here. If it's viewed on an OLED instead of the cheap junk Walmart TVs everyone uses, everything can be seen just fine.

[@BigActionBill]

Apparently it had to do with the bluray transfer?

[@foldabotZ]

The night time setting is used to hide the imperfections of the CGI.

[@cosmobane6995]

I wonder what context Yumiko Shaku would've been in if the swimsuit scene was actually shot. And by swimsuit here, did he mean one piece or two piece?

[@birdman9860]

Well it was going to be in the training montage. Probably would’ve been a somewhat tasteful/military drab two piece