The Man Who Was Godzilla

Haruo Nakajima is perhaps Japan’s most famous actor, but you wouldn’t necessarily recognize his face. That’s because from 1954 to 1972, he was the man inside the Godzilla costume for 12 consecutive films. At 87 years old, many now consider Nakajima among the most iconic suit actors in film history. We caught up with the legend who gave life to the "King of the Monsters" to find out how he took on the challenge in the original groundbreaking movie.
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[@GreatBigStory]

Haruo Nakajima will always be a legend! ❤ Like if Godzilla Minus One brought you here 👀🔥 P.s. no spoilers! 😅

[@AverageYoutubeViewer]

Godzilla minus one is the movie of the year

[@kellywalker1664]

All I'm gonna say is; the movie matches the hype-and then some.

[@Void_edits500]

Rest in peace🫡

[@ChillMonke727]

analog Horror Fans brought us here

[@muruchizilla86]

Rip we will love you ❤❤❤

[@BarbecueDonkey]

Godzilla analog horror fans when the “man in the suit” is actually a happy normal man who lived his life

[@Interrblok]

yup

[@NectarNapper]

WHAT NOOO DUDEAAAAA!

[@willdabeast8509]

🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@springtrapfan4208]

The real horror

[@theadrenalineplays]

of course he lived his life

[@africanwarlord708]

I’m glad that at the end of Godzilla king of the monsters 2019 they memorialize him since his passing

[@gojifan9551]

me too

[@gojifan9551]

god rest his soul

[@JL-uz9ky]

Rip

[@gojifan9551]

@@JL-uz9ky he was our hero

[@radoritsky3338]

Indeed..

[@gojira4036]

He isnt dead he just got bored of his human body

[@larrytherock3554]

True

[@toils8722]

And he started to reincarnate into legendary godzilla. GMK style

[@JacobTKYEditz__]

@@anonymousgoji And he is out there trying to swim to shore.

[@smolyoutubersgroup3205]

So that's why there's a health bar sating nakajima

[@AzraelAstray]

Wait if he is isn't dead then- what was that godzilla roars

[@Unkn0wingly]

R.I.P Haruo Nakajina, you will be missed and remembered. ❤

[@Galm1Cipher0]

Ol E shit it’s you!

[@Signal_666]

At least he's the man outside the suit now

[@THETACOTEERS]

Does he have the same fyp as me or smth?!

[@Icy-Penguin]

:0

[@berugitv3562]

😔💔

[@sugarshow4941]

When you notice thiss man just died yesterday, RIP godzilla.

[@creeperthereaper8609]

Sugar Shovv you ruined my day sir

[@babycole3066]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? No....

[@rodrigoparrapalma7673]

*cue trumpet in honor of* *the man who played* *godzilla*

[@thestrangeking3985]

Wow! R.I.P. Godzilla's Actor

[@Cyrillus_EX]

Sugar Shovv wait what?

[@austinsanchez227]

He’s like the Stan lee for the monster universe

[@adrianravena6519]

@K9hobo productions i think you meant is your father was gay.

[@zee.1368]

@K9hobo productions Hippity-Hoppity Your Mother is my property

[@lukelim5094]

@K9hobo productions you probably gay dude. Fact.. . People who cares about other people sexuality to post about it on the Internet is probably gay themselves. I'm sorry to break it to you. Otherwise you could have moved on. No one cares if Stan is gay.

[@joeymonaco9419]

No he is the stan lee of the monster universe

[@adrianravena6519]

@K9hobo productions what's the matter did stan lee stole your mommy from you?

[@xxxtakaji-kaixxx9016]

This man didn’t care if the suit was to hot,heavy,tight,weird,sweating,sore legs or headaches he just kept going on 111 movies or anything man is a legend and a king of the monsters

[@Ghost-qo5of]

@Branden Wright ayo 111 movies? That's probably enough for godzilla to become the most popular movie character and monster now

[@Ghost-qo5of]

@@postboy2242 I think kong is

[@Idkx]

@@Ghost-qo5of kong used to be i think godzillas more popular now.

[@ii_ooze]

@Branden Wright he accidentally spelled 111

[@m.g.sheadquarter4585]

@James K actually godzilla is popular now he has got the Guinness world book of records, Hollywood hall of fame and a survey about most famous fictional character of all time godzilla was ranked under 25 whereas Kong was ranked 40

[@firegator5771]

this legend shall rest in peace and be remembered.

[@appaontheinternet9796]

He not dead..?

[@menancingdoge3728]

@@appaontheinternet9796 he is

[@Michael-di7bg]

It's really hard to believe that he is gone. May you rest in peace, Mr Nakajima.

[@chrisaguilera1564]

Michaël 😩

[@aidancummings2614]

He's my hero to see Godzilla movies

[@kiryuandgodzillagirl]

I would like to reach out to his family when I felt down after a bad day his early work from King Kong vs Godzilla made me laugh and it made me feel better most of them made the sadness go away.

[@iop3907]

:(

[@dainnelree8775]

i did cry wen haruo nakajimi died AAAAAA :(....

[@paulcastillo1880]

Man who "was" godzilla? He *_IS_* Godzilla!

[@michabuanowski2618]

@Paul Castillo he's dead

[@Anthony-dg1jn]

@@michabuanowski2618 okay and

[@MonkeyDBatman]

@@Anthony-dg1jn So he isn't godzilla anymore

[@mrsynth2643]

there are so many actors of Godzilla, dont discredit them. Just remember him for being an icon

[@Mandalore.The.Hero7]

@@MonkeyDBatman Don’t matter if he isn’t anymore. He is THE ORIGINAL and THE BEST and that matters way more. Can’t beat THE ORIGINALS 💯

[@Gojirawars03]

Guys, we’ve all seen the analogue horror videos. Let’s not conflate that with the real deal here, okay? We should leave this comment section devoted to the legendary Haruo Nakajima.

[@Blue-Apple-fc9eo]

Why can’t we do both?

[@matthewlawton9241]

@@Blue-Apple-fc9eo Why can't you have some class for once in your life?

[@iaminsideyourwalls2021]

​@@Blue-Apple-fc9eoBecause it's disrespectful to the man himself.

[@Blue-Apple-fc9eo]

@@matthewlawton9241 Analogue horror is different then Kaiju movies.

[@Blue-Apple-fc9eo]

@@matthewlawton9241 ???

[@GoatedMexican34]

This man played a part in my childhood, and I never knew who played Godzilla until now

[@briangarrow448]

A life well lived. My hat is tipped in respect, sir.

[@sheamusdecat]

m'lady

[@luminus9556]

m'goji

[@qwrqwts2598]

Dang i am the like number 1000 for once

[@danielebriganti1482]

Yeah

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

Every Godzilla fan on this planet should know who this man is. He is an ICON PERIOD. Portrayed Godzilla 1954-1972 Rip 1929-2017

[@godzillalover9119]

I HAD A PICTURE TAKEN WITH HIM A FEW MONTHS BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY, AND I WILL HAND THAT PICTURE DOWN FOR GENERATIONS!!!

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

@@godzillalover9119 He was Godzilla

[@chuydhm3334]

He made the showa era what it was

[@zamiad]

@@godzillalover9119 I got him to sign a autograph like 4 years ago for me

[@mrsynth2643]

@@chuydhm3334 yeah, he realy did but who played the other godzilla in the showa era. As there were 15 films and he only mentioned playing 13 of them

[@annien.1727]

RIP, Haruo Nakajima.🙏🏻😢💐 Thank you for bringing Godzilla to life. We'll sorely miss you.

[@Axel-Hacedetodo]

I wish that I could show this video to all “The man in the suit” fans, so they know that the actor is actually a normal human and a good person

[@Generalpieboi]

The part when tuey gonna spread the rumors makes me hell ass mad for fucking disrespect a man who had a happy life. And some tmits fangays make a joke is pretty awful.

[@alma1040]

​@@Generalpieboi They'll cross a fckin line if they associate nakajima to the that analog horror or say some bs like "is thAt tHe gUy froM mAn In ThE sUiT!!?", I think that's my beef with this thing.

[@darristoyreviews388]

​@@Generalpieboi ive seen you in another video

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

I wish that as well, especially since we should understand that the guy in the video is only assumed to be Nakajima when really, it's Goji.

[@deamonsead]

literally nobody that's a fan of "the man in the suit" is under the assumption that the real life actor was some sort of monster. believe it or not, they're fully capable of knowing the difference between fiction and reality. unfortunately, many of them just think it's funny to go on literally any video about the older godzilla movies and talk about it. it's annoying, yeah, but it's not like they really think that.

[@snguy5232]

met him at anime Boston! sweet old man who also had a deep understanding of his role and movie

[@grimscraggletag6799]

@ Sherry Nguyen. ...You lucky person, you! (^_^)

[@snguy5232]

when i shook his hand and said hello he felt very fragile but he had an uplifting laugh :D

[@mm-ob9bw]

Sherry Nguyen Ye right i was there too, poor guy he needs more respect.

[@andrewvonjager212]

Suh In Ha, well Godzilla's name is on Hollywood's floor. Maybe they should subtitle his name as well on Hollywood's Hall of fame.

[@andrewvonjager212]

Pedro Sepulveda, huh the more you know. Thanks Pedro. I never knew that Japan made Godzilla a citizen, but I actually think I did know about it. It just that I forgot the some of the info behind Godzilla. Tough still I appreciate the info. Thx, man.

[@weebysmoker5234]

Rip Nakajima Thank you very much for the Godzilla history Godzilla was such a Inspiration to me

[@aldenmcgrath9722]

inspiration for what, destroying things? do you work a wrecking ball or something

[@weebysmoker5234]

Alden McGrath A Kaiju Inspiration When the F did I say that?

[@aldenmcgrath9722]

@@weebysmoker5234 your comment literally says "godzilla is such an inspiration for me"

[@weebysmoker5234]

Alden McGrath I didn’t mean to make misunderstanding sorry

[@slinky2237]

Dr.Lunar Poison I too was inspired to become a 100ft radioactive lizard hellbent on fucking Japan Lol

[@Gregory_ferrandis]

imagine haruo looking down from heaven and seeing people thought he fused with the suit💀

[@georgenambo2685]

This guy is one of my childhood heroes Godbless his beautiful soul, thank you Mr Nakajima for your hard grueling work, paid off in monstrous ways, long live king of the monsters r.i.p

[@gesie0504]

*Haruo Nakajima* is the KING OF MONSTERS! ♥ R.I.P.

[@woods2872]

Gem Iñigo lmao he died rip

[@lansones1843]

666th like.

[@lopezmarcos2005]

@@lansones1843 now its 667th

[@ibasicallydonothing7564]

_actor dies_ _but a role of a actor never dies_

[@absolutelyshmooie7086]

Gem Iñigo and king of the humans

[@Flegan777]

Today we've lost a Japanese legend. Rest in peace, Mr. Nakajima. Thank you so much for playing the iconic kaiju king and others.

[@godzillalover9119]

I'm still greiving about his death

[@revu_levi]

He died in August 7 2017, Rest In Peace this legend. 😔🙏

[@J00DOO]

That’s my birthday I didn’t know 😭😭

[@elderjose9662]

Dude i hate what internet do with his legacy after his death

[@Eleking_1967]

Yeah me too rip legend

[@mthequietbass547]

You mean make fictional stories that pay tribute to this man’s work? Grow up.

[@Eleking_1967]

@@mthequietbass547 tribute? I don't think an horror story is an "tribute" to a legend and Im not saying that the analog is bad im just saying that too many people believe in it

[@jordanmoreno7481]

​@@Eleking_1967what

[@Generalpieboi]

Fr, i mean like how tf you believed that analog horror was real..

[@white8590]

The Stan Lee of Japan. Mr. Nakajima, thank you for giving us a universe that we all enjoyed watching since kids. You’re a legend.

[@tiyaswahyu1454]

emmhh is he.. ? i think he is an actor rather than character maker like Stan Lee

[@rngr1563]

@@white8590 bro he just saying probably the actor is like rdj of Japan in the generation

[@santafn7240]

Fuck u alll

[@JimBobJoeB0b]

I smell trolls everywhere.

[@jeerochimaru]

@@white8590 fuck you tooo

[@hulkjirafanmodel0393]

That man is so important, without him we wouldn't have any other Godzilla film. He had the GUTS to wear the suit!

[@ripandtear1645]

To me its he WAS THE CHOSEN ONE FOR ZILLA

[@joeghost05]

@@ripandtear1645 GODZILLA

[@ripandtear1645]

@@joeghost05 i say zilla sometimes

[@joeghost05]

@@ripandtear1645 but Zilla is that 1998 American Godzilla movie which is now mostly known as Zilla, and trust me Zilla looks nothing like Godzilla

[@JavierEscuella1911]

He has more guts than Godzilla himself

[@hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.]

People believe that godzilla analog thing? A disrespect for Nakajima-san

[@Parjudox]

1954: people dressed as monsters for movies 2020: CGI and CGI and CGI

[@diamond_dude1063]

motion capture, the modern day people dressed as monsters, minus the suit.

[@megaaaaaaan1622]

CGI looks much better, and its less of a hassle to set up.

[@diamond_dude1063]

@Branden Wright yeah, but suitmation is very hard too and sometimes dangerous. they have to strap on explosives on their suit with a temperature of over 50 degree celsius and if there is a wrong move the injury might be fatal to death. in cgi they have to pass hours and hours of hard work and concentration to make the monsters look real.

[@strikerdanger1417]

Yup

[@ShodaiGojira-xn3xk]

@@diamond_dude1063 i missed the suit era

[@duchi882]

*2 years ago he was still alive and well* Respect for the man that started it all

[@JimBobJoeB0b]

Endgame spoiler?

[@mars6550]

sad that he die before king of the monsters

[@ShodaiGojira-xn3xk]

@@mars6550 at least he was still alive during 2016 he probably watched Shin Godzilla

[@bryal7811]

"Just a guy in a rubber suit!" Correction, CONCRETE suit

[@1themangotree2]

@Branden Wright I can't tell if your serious or not because rubber wasn't available

[@SkyEnthushiast]

@Branden Wright Its post Ww2 so the material kinda hard to get

[@vin6665]

Its a friggen concrete, that’s a dedication.

[@JackAss-xo3gp]

@Branden Wright How was it obvious?

[@amitabhkumar6718]

@Branden Wright rubber was not available at that time in Japan

[@flarestriker2005]

RIP Haruo Nakajima Thank you for bringing an iconic monster to life 🙏🏾🕊️

[@lsd9590]

I hope that he is able to watch Godzilla vs Kong in another life!!! RESPECT FROM UNITED KINGDOM

[@oof-ih8ok]

Change the title to "The Man Who Is Godzilla" He will always have a special place in our hearts

[@amitabhkumar6718]

yeah

[@Unknown-yt4cy]

Your wish has been granted.

[@riftex-_-134]

They did that already

[@Your_Father1980]

@@riftex-_-134 they are asking to change the title from “was” to “is”

[@cope1861]

Let’s just appreciate this guy because the amount of the heat could pass you out in the Godzilla suit and make you tired a lot. so let’s appreciate his hard work.

[@waldosan]

He did pass out multiple times.

[@ShodaiGojira-xn3xk]

He passed out alot even almost died at one point

[@trinitynguyen-su8wh]

Bro didn’t he also get electrocuted at one point?

[@Dechozy]

Fun Fact: The Anime Godzilla trilogy main character's name is haruo, it was probably a tribute to Haruo Nakajima

[@GaiusIntrepidus]

welp what a shame the character was more of an insult ngl

[@chromatic-doodlieus09]

Likely not since Haruo is a fairly common name in Japan

[@godzillalover9119]

I am so glad I got a picture with him before he passed away... HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, I WILL PASS THAT PICTURE OF US DOWN FOR GENERATIONS!!!

[@puzzle_boy]

That's so awesome! I'd have loved to have met him at least. You're lucky.

[@charlioanimations234]

@Branden Wright haha

[@piercereid653]

@Branden Wright *cause their americans*

[@noobyanddummy]

@Branden Wright I will kill my child’s if they like Kong

[@fields.prodzz]

@@noobyanddummy lol kid u dont even know how much u just embarassed urself.. good thing you have no friends.

[@rangersentaiguy2]

No words can describe how devastating the news for Tokusatu fans, Godzilla fans, and others alike. His iconic role as a suit actor for one of Japan's most famous kaiju will move onward for years to come. May we remember is legacy of smashing buildings, bringing terror to Tokyo, and breathing atomic fire live on. Thank you Mr Nakajima.

[@d4c_reznor470]

rangersentaiguy2 wait who died? Godzilla or the guy?

[@th3_funk170]

@@d4c_reznor470 u must be very stupid

[@godzillalover9119]

I'm still greiving about his death

[@JimBobJoeB0b]

@Swoomoo or maybe he was just asking an innocent question and you’re being a jerk about it.

[@dorothymalloy1474]

I still the 1954 Moviem Godzilla King of the Monsters, he truly was a Hero, RIP Godzilla King of the Monsters😥😥😥😥

[@MichaelMyers689]

A friend of mine Caleb who we go, along way back from elementary school, actually brought me into the world of Godzilla sadly though he passed away last year in a car accident RIP Caleb (2004-2022) RIP Haruo Nakajima (1929-2017)

[@redcarnotaurus323]

Moment of silence for Caleb 😔

[@MichaelMyers689]

@@redcarnotaurus323 thanks man appreciate that

[@francrcg]

Rest In Peace

[@miguelpodavini4127]

Rest in peace, Haruo Nakajima... Your name will always be remembered in this world as the man who was the king of the monsters... You made my childhood

[@junt6551]

man...this guy IS the legend!...thank you for bringing our monster to live!

[@grizzlyer2200]

this guys better than thelegend27

[@MrXTakato]

he is thelegend27

[@airon908]

life*

[@amayuuh]

jun T life

[@suzukigixxer1627]

jun T Hope he gets a cameo in the upcoming Godzilla sequel in 2018,now that would be awesome.

[@kiryuum26]

August 7, 2017 this actor passed away we will never forget this man being Godzilla, one of the most iconic monsters of the cinema history. R.I.P Haruo Nakajima 1929-2017

[@adamjuarez5618]

B4RR3N0 he did wow his work will never be forgotten

[@Darkspeakerman-bp2024]

Good thing he never ended up like the man in the suit

[@maybe339]

Yeah because its fake.

[@Darkspeakerman-bp2024]

I know

[@acidmickey8092]

He's not just the man who was Godzilla. He was the true king of the monsters

[@dorothymalloy1474]

I agree 100%, he was Godzilla King of the Monsters, RIP , I have that movie the 1954 version, love the black & white movie

[@charlzencooctavez3165]

​@@dorothymalloy1474wow man, give a respect to Mr. Nakajima 😔

[@mememonkey6216]

This is late but R.I.P man you are my childhood, may we always remember you and your amazing work!!

[@shadow-fb5iy]

Wait he died

[@psycho_panda-1806]

damn you can tell he loves his job unlike actors today.

[@barkbark2293]

Yeah Actors today kinda really hate their jobs... Especially *_those_* kind of actors

[@bradcshs33]

Marvel cast: Am I a joke to you?

[@chanimbo]

If you mean Kaiju suit actors, most studios probably mostly use cgi

[@cardodalitay9184]

Yeah I'd hate to get paid millions _and_ get famous.

[@bztrillion5034]

The title should just be King of the Monsters

[@Spiritdoh]

Not everyone knows the American version

[@Phoney1987]

Man, this is an awesome story! I hope there won’t be a series about this kind of thing, only it would be a horror series!

[@valentinrodriguez3920]

Well if this comment was posted years ago, It wouldn't have aged well. 😂

[@MrBoneMalone]

man i hope it doesn't make kids believing that its real

[@Phoney1987]

@@MrBoneMalone I actually hope not

[@TheElvisJamboree]

I hope it also doesn't contain someone turning into Mothra via cocoon. Now that would be silly.

[@trinitynguyen-su8wh]

@@TheElvisJamboreeI also hope it doesn’t have a suit actor molding into his own suit with drugs, now that’s just some circus work

[@Wikizilla]

Nakajima was an awesome man! :) He was really a pioneer in suitmation, which is often maligned as being cheap and a cop-out but actually has a ton of effort go into it.

[@guillotinegundam1233]

Wikizilla whos the next monster are you gonna put a video to

[@Gamerafighter76]

Amen to that, bro.

[@slipperypotaeto6628]

Isn’t he also the actor of Ultraman?

[@fushimiinari5845]

Nakajima wasn't the actor of Ultraman,but in fact he was Jirass

[@mrvalencia5259]

Wikizilla love your work

[@pbrn2533]

Rest in peace Nakajima san. You made my childhood. 👏👏✊

[@dogg5221]

Wait wait. Are you borned in the 50’s?

[@crabbytalksverse5332]

Woof woof Dawg! r/whooooosh

[@Kuriboh1008]

@@dogg5221 people can watch movies from the 50s if they weren't born in the 50s

[@Aden068]

Woof woof Dawg! No he might of watched it decades later but watched the movie then

[@fardinairheyilikeyourvideo2393]

Everyone soup boy says that nakajima died being old that’s why he said Rest In Peace oh man I will want more godzilla movie oh

[@karloot8347]

Harou Nakajima isnt dead. He’s Just Being the king of the monsters of another Universe.

[@gunna-fish2288]

Damm thats deep bro

[@pedrocabral2114]

Okay..so for the man in the suit fans out there , all you see in the analog horror didnt actually happen. Also R.I.P Haruo Nakajima you will always be remembered.

[@charlzencooctavez3165]

yes, in that analog horror, its actually never happened

[@f-35fighterjet]

Ik it’s not true but the series scare the living shit out of me

[@Mosscha]

No shit

[@dbxvhero9006]

Respect

[@adambaril-v8837]

Gabriel Meza XI

[@pillowninja7763]

This man is the true legend, *THE KING OF THE MONSTERS*

[@FeshysTheYT]

SO TRUE

[@Kuros_basement]

YES

[@dorothymalloy1474]

I agree 100%, he is Godzilla King of the MonstersRIP

[@charlzencooctavez3165]

do you mean, THE KING AND FAMOUS OF THE GOJIRA SUITS!!!

[@coochie4n8yf]

I can't believe, I cried hearing him say that Nakajima is very proud to have played Godzilla in almost the entire Showa Era :/

[@charlzencooctavez3165]

":/" what is that face mean? you being bored when you SEE HIM?

[@eduardocarranza4333]

I'm so glad he's still alive and happy, a true legend for being a massive role in the rise of this franchise.

[@Morrison-saber-tooth]

Haruo nakajima died in 2017, you're late

[@PrincevonTwix]

R.I.P Haruo Nakajima You brought about the wonderful chain of the Godzilla franchise and inspired others. Overall, a movie legend. You shall always be remembered...

[@BrownSillyCat]

He died?

[@C0caCola583]

ddd safey dog network on August 2017. Yep..

[@C0caCola583]

ddd safey dog network quite sad tbh. There is a memorial for him in KOTM

[@tracilombardi5000]

It hurts my heart that Nakajima didn’t live to see Godzilla: King of the Monsters and see the monsters he once fought on American screens. Sleep well, big guy! Long live the king!

[@TheMaskedMangaka]

yep

[@alderlopezcastro4928]

@OfficialJLHD he was honored at the end of the credits

[@DinosaurKidGames]

He’s prolly seen it in heaven

[@inkdraw]

Yeah I think the scene, Goodbye old friend was for Haruo

[@milky4623]

he was fortunate not to. it sucked in comparison to the japanese ones

[@verysussyboy]

Haruo in my opinion is the most iconic actor in film history he changed my life when I saw Gojira for the first time.

[@saikyosphere]

I got to meet Haruo Nakajima at a Godzilla con in NYC in the mid to late '90's. He was signing autographs and I was grateful to get one of his photos signed (the black and white photo of him in the water holding the top half of the Godzilla suit). He was very gracious to his fans.

[@WhatDillionYT]

Lucky fella

[@calamardito6146]

Wow, he was inside a suit made out of concrete? Respect for this man.

[@raphaelsanluis9711]

Very much respect

[@freddypipe0851]

He had the guts to pass this suffering, no man can survive that.

[@crimatorslick5271]

You forgot most clowns back then literally use a paint for walls

[@feivellazuardi1867]

@@crimatorslick5271 paint for walls is still better than a hard and heavy concrete suit for me

[@JohnZ-]

Imagine just trying to do anything with a 100kg suit

[@CallsignOblivion]

No one cared who i was until i put the mask on.

[@ciyoduhkriter]

"Was destroying Tokyo part of your plan?"

[@gertrudemcfuzz74]

It would be exTREMEly painful...for you...

[@alma3884052]

You are VERY big guy

[@darkknightbatman8269]

Cosmic Mage for you

[@popcornpony8420]

dark knight batman is getting caught is part of you plan?

[@Stellaris556]

Coming back to this after they won their first Oscars in Visual Effects category. I'm sure he would be proud. Long Live The King!

[@Caboom45334]

Godzilla analong horror fans say he is the man in the suit but in reallity he is a happy man that loved playing the godzilla role

[@user-asfh2ubiv5dh]

The man, the myth, THE LEGEND

[@ry8729]

I got teary-eyed towards the end of the video. I really enjoyed this episode. 元祖ゴジラ俳優、中島春雄さん。長年お疲れさまでした。A true living national treasure! 人間国宝に推薦します。

[@TitanosaurusFan75]

R Y As you know Nakajima is dead

[@kiryugoji9726]

Titanosaurus Fan75 its so sad that he is gone but he inspired me to do the same thing I want to become the next Godzilla suit actor and I know it sounds crazy but I know the precaution for wearing the suit and no one will be as good as Haruo Nakajima. And I want to continue the classic tradition of man in rubber suit I've saw shin gojira and I love it but I was sad that they didn't use the guy in a suit and I can see why but I don't want them to make the Japanese Godzilla like the 2014 one I want it to be the classic man in a suit and that is why I will carry that dream to existence.

[@Christookyahoe]

Hauro has the same name as the main character from the 2017 Godzilla anime

[@diepool6691]

Titanosaurus Fan'.

[@thatguytristan3928]

*the man in the suit* Rest in peace legend

[@darristoyreviews388]

No

[@DoctorDike]

​@@darristoyreviews388The fuck you mean *nu uh* !?

[@MaxTheHybridButYT]

He's not dead! He's just taking godzilla's 10 year long slumber! Rest in peace Haruo!

[@nailuj2979]

The title should be changed to "the man who is Godzilla"

[@luiskern8910]

well, he's dead.

[@alexrecrem9094]

@@luiskern8910 f

[@izurukamukura6548]

@@luiskern8910 well I guess you can legally change his name tho...

[@lfp._1883]

But Godzilla is still a thing and will forever be this man inside. So he is Godzilla

[@angelzx7961]

Was, because he is dead

[@MasterVideoStudios]

The way Bela Lugosi was the Best Dracula. Nakajima is the Best Godzilla.

[@supersbluecelltheperfected7904]

MasterVideoStudios and tobey as the best spiderman

[@MasterVideoStudios]

yeeeeaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh no

[@yeremiapatuan4877]

MasterVideoStudios : And Bin Furuya as the best Ultraman.

[@rahimarazaghi3779]

MasterVideoStudios

[@1Unknown_Clips]

The actual man in the suit

[@Generalpieboi]

The man in the suit comments: "didn't he died bc of the suit?!" - 🤓,🤡,🤖,👶 Those who comments other things from the the man in the suit like for example: "rest in peace Kenpachiro Satsuma, heisei godzilla suit actor. You will be rest together with Haruo Nakajima. - 🗿, 🫡 , 🗣

[@carlsacel7222]

i once saw a great quote: "the man in the suit was consumed by it, while nakajima conquered it"

[@WhatDillionYT]

@@carlsacel7222That quote goes hard af

[@Iliveinuratticandatethepizza]

​@@carlsacel7222 lmao I just saw that quote on a short too!

[@evolvedturtleproductions7600]

This guy should really get more attention. I mean, come on, how many actors today would be willing to get into a steaming hot, concrete, 100kg monster suit, surrounded by a flaming set?

[@MrVidman14]

RIP Haruo Nakajima You were truly a god among Monsters, and your legacy lives on still and shall always

[@GojiBoiEarth1964]

Analog horror Godzilla fans when Godzilla’s OG suit actor didn’t fuse with the suit: 😨😨😨😨

[@Godzilla-jr5gi]

Y would they be scared?

[@thedwellingtorvosaurus]

@@Godzilla-jr5ginah I think they meant shocked.

[@bigandsnoot]

Fun fact: he passed away one month after this video was posted on youtube Rest in peace, Godzilla

[@milanesorabioso4337]

That was a fact, I guess But it wasn't fun.

[@Palomar23]

How the hell is that fun

[@borisshirvanian1120]

Thats not a fun fact more of a sad fact

[@godz3717]

That's a fact but not fun ;-;

[@bigandsnoot]

@@godz3717 True

[@gibyaxnntt6275]

So much respect for this guy

[@SandMan1998]

this man is a hero

[@EldinozDoritoz]

i still cant unhear the sound of ''the man in the suit''

[@scrinky]

God bless this guy, his role, and his movie

[@c0r390]

Haruo Nakajima was,and will be the true king of the monsters, R.I.P

[@elhronyt7438]

Other Godzilla's Rose To Take His Place

[@AB-bg7os]

Thats beautiful! Good to see the not just the heroes but the actors who where in the monster costumes :D

[@trychan959]

Synth Curie he is an hero

[@karlainpink6305]

Yup

[@ruven3703]

Synth Curie 420 likes...

[@pogchamp4071]

can you do Whos behind the suit of ultraman

[@iamamod4u502]

Synth Curie 500th like

[@guy_who_is_not_here]

2017:Rip; gone but not forgotten 2023: OMG THE MAN IN THE SUIT

[@caribman10]

I got to meet him at G-Fest. Unforgettable. He gave us all a tutorial on how to move like Gojira.

[@Eleking_1967]

Bro you literally meet big G that must have been cool

[@f-35fighterjet]

@@Eleking_1967your gojira himself

[@revertingCell]

Teach me your ways great almighty next suit actor for the next Godzilla reboot

[@jose20jesa20]

the father of all the godzillas !!

[@finchatforharambe905]

YEA HES THE ONE

[@godzilla2115]

Jose Louis the dad I wish I still had

[@steelstringd2018]

This man brought to life Godzilla, and with it, a legend that has surpassed time. Thank you. Rest in peace Haruo Nakajima.

[@TheKiryuKlan]

What a legend, he even passed away in Tokyo where he rampaged through the city. Rest In Peace Haruo Nakajimi 🌹.

[@brycevo]

This man made so many amazing films. May he rest in peace. He is and will always be legendary

[@ilhamonytube]

What?? 100 kg! The person himself was probably much less than that.

[@PonzuAnzhu]

220pounds, how does this guy move? jesus christ

[@Wilson-kt8or]

UWotM8? the first movie was released in 1954 and this video was released in 2017 that's mean he was strong that day

[@souljahaden6184]

he was probably muscular weighing about 150

[@kalevathewolf2008]

Maxircus that's too heavy for me

[@gamerplayer8882]

Gojira / Godzilla he actually lost 20 pounds.

[@PUNKPREDATORR]

Rest In Peace, brother. At the end of the 2019 movie, they memorized him in the credits.

[@gemergamingyes]

he's your brother?

[@f-35fighterjet]

Wait he’s your brother?

[@godisgood9933]

Good thing that he didn't get springlock nor. That the suit became his skin.

[@macabre-chillers-picture-co.]

Who knew he actually managed to get out of the suit!

[@thesymbiotenation.4552]

Ans isn't horribly mutated into a mini Godzilla

[@Godzilla-vj9gu]

​@@thesymbiotenation.4552and not the analog horror godzilla

[@charlottearmer9859]

Analog horror goji is fake

[@macabre-chillers-picture-co.]

@@thesymbiotenation.4552 exactly

[@thagomizer1]

Anybody over the age of 6 knew.

[@hmmyesnotinteresting5733]

That's fantastic! Seeing a villain being appreciated. Haha!

[@420gaiden]

Galuster Joshi villain, yes, but also a hero in my heart😂 is it wrong that I am always on Godzilla's side in the movies

[@regulator5521]

Galuster Joshi Godzilla dint do nuthin wrong

[@cookiesontoast9981]

Galuster Joshi Well he did become the hero later on.

[@hmmyesnotinteresting5733]

Clorox Bleach okaiok sorry

[@iceheart6480]

Godzilla growls, "I'm not a hero or a villain. I'm just a monster who does his own thing. And that thing is kicking butt and blowing sh!t up."

[@princepjohnson]

So glad he's still with us and healthy for his age.

[@michaelkinzler7194]

Prince J. Very true but I don't think he got much left in him. He looks like he's at least in his late 80's early 90's, but it's gonna be sad when he dies too😞😞😞😞

[@briankelly9052]

Atleast he will die happy, he lived to see his work change the world, now everyone knows Godzilla and this guy is like The Godfather of it all.

[@alexandersazastbian6784]

Japanese live long life there foods are healthy

[@buongiorno6096]

Cmwood1999 Gaming Koreans (northern one to be exact) is possibly the *WORST* place to be, South Korea is okay cause they don't have Kim junk underpants

[@SluttyCunt]

Prince J. Not anymore.

[@ironblaster_8838]

Hmmmmm..... I wonder why this is appearing in my recommended 6 years later? No reason in particular I assume.

[@Interrblok]

same

[@HermitKing731]

He never got to see the Godzilla analog horror story.

[@TemZilla]

rip Haruo Nakajima he has now unfortunately passed away on august 7th 2017

[@BobJohnson-ni4kc]

I loved the godzilla movies and thank you for playing godzilla rest in peace.

[@travisscottcake1165]

He turns 90 this year. Legend 🤍

[@doburu4835]

He died...?

[@Deluxe-wb8vy]

He died tho

[@travisscottcake1165]

@@doburu4835 no like I mean he would've turned 90 this year if he didn't die.

[@chedderbowl]

Those people that thought he fused with the suit: *Insert them screaming like the analog horror Godzilla*