The MonsterVerse SAVED Godzilla!?

[@DangerVille]

Do you want us to make more videos like this where we give our opinions on popular topics in the community???? Was fun to do something a little different. -Jacob

[@GodFishyZilla]

YEEES PLEASE!!!❤❤❤

[@mattiyt2782]

lets go first (almost)

[@WinterWorld2000]

Yes sir

[@kingshadow8782]

Happy Wednesday.

[@Kaiju_A_Goji]

Yes!

[@sayanmondal1288]

Monsterverse was the reason I got to know about Godzilla as well as Godzilla ( 2014 ) being one of the films I was super excited to watch in my childhood , Long live the Monsterverse .

[@Dembilaja]

That's so sweet to hear

[@artpays690]

Same for me

[@Kittoson]

I taught myself the word “Godzilla” by accident saying “Zilla” after god Which led to me creating my own type in a dream, then lead to finding out about Godzilla 2014! That could be SO much more simple tbh

[@Potato_Kuna]

I loved it based on 1995 zilla because it looks cool, just for me

[@christiansilva301]

Same bro in 2016 my father introduced me to a godzilla movie which was of course the 2014 movie and I completely loved godzilla I learned more about the other versions and now I am still a big fan of godzilla

[@CaptainKotetsu]

The Monsterverse also supports the age old saying: There’s a Godzilla movie for everybody. 2014: Serious, grounded, darker tone Kotm: Fan Service and Spectacle GvK: Big budget Showa

[@MarcMcKenzie-qb6or]

Nailed it.

[@eugenejamesbon5791]

Hi

[@Alzilla09]

@@CaptainKotetsu I couldn’t agree more.

[@Hunterb9412]

As a kid, Godzilla '98 and Godzilla 2000 were my most watched and most nostalgic movies. When Godzilla 2014 came out, my love for the Big G was wholeheartedly revived.

[@yozorayazawa4421]

Those were also my first Godzilla movie ever and my first Japanese Godzilla movie respectively

[@megalodongaming7635]

Not only Godzilla, but the whole Kaiju genre. After the mass success of GvK i started to see more Kaiju films in media, troll 2022, Shin Ultraman, The Meg 2 and even Gamera returned in Netflix. And in some way, Minus One owns its success in America thanks to the monsterverse, since it made more people interested in the character.

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

Um....gridman had his anime adaptation in 2018, ultraman got an anime in 2019. Pacific rim announced to have an anime in 2018 (was already in production before gvk came out). Gamera rebirth was in production before gvk. Gvk simply extended the MV. This new wave of kaiju media was already a thing before 2021. Meg isn't even a kaiju film, just a shark film

[@TRIOAntimations]

@@Kaiju-bm4ts I would argue 2014 did, which was the result of Coverfield and Pacific Rim.

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

@@TRIOAntimations G14 was already in production before PR came out and Cloverfield while good had little influence on g14. Legendary approached banno and toho with their own personal interest of making a G film

[@TRIOAntimations]

@@Kaiju-bm4ts I’m still giving G14 most the credit.

[@MrAwsomeness360]

@@TRIOAntimationsCloverfield didn't really contribute anything to the genre's resuscitation, and while Pacific Rim helped spark a new rebirth in the genre, Godzilla was the impetus the kaijū genre needed for its resurgence.

[@THANATOS-PRIME]

This is easily, my favorite cinematic universe. When I was a kid, I grew up on the old Godzilla films and King Kong movies. In a way it was the first fandom. I really got into when I was a kid. Seeing modern updates on them is amazing.

[@rickyrackey7930]

The Monsterverse is based on Tokusatsu yet it gets compared to Marvel. Marvel IS American Tokusatsu.

[@a-uncreative-person]

The MV saved the entire Godzilla franchise. KDM confirmed it. Toho were preparing to completely kill the entire franchise after GFW. During an interview with KDM in 2014, Shogo Tomiyama (Producer of all the Millennium Godzilla films) said “The children of Japan didn’t know who Godzilla was. Figures could no longer be found in stores. Adult Godzilla fans were sometimes laughed at and mocked”. During an interview with KDM, Yoshimitsu Banno (Director of vs Hedorah and is the reason the MV exists) said “No new US G movies = No other Toho movies”. Seems like Toho was originally just going to retire the franchise for a couple of years until they saw that Godzilla wasn’t popular anymore. Toys weren’t being sold. Younger generations didn’t even know who Godzilla was. Older generations were being made fun of. They then decided that they were just going to retire the entire Godzilla franchise permanently but then the rights we’re given to Legendary who made 2014 which was a success and it showed Toho that people are still interested in Godzilla and now we have the franchise booming in ways it has never happened before. Basically Toho didn't have confidence in the Godzilla brand anymore, so they licensed out the character to Legendary to see if it could be made to work in the modern era again. And it was a success that not only gave us a new permanent American Godzilla, but ALSO reignited Toho's interest in continuing to push the franchise. The Monsterverse isn't an insult to Godzilla. It's the reason we still have Godzilla at all nowadays! Without the success of the MV we wouldn’t have Shin, Minus 1, SP etc. Love or hate it, the Monsterverse saved Godzilla from that dusty path and deserves respect for that alone. x.com/KDM_Monsters/status/1741067404858315009?s=20 x.com/KDM_Monsters/status/1741059320366665884?s=20 x.com/KDM_Monsters/status/1741059486599487730?s=20 x.com/KDM_Monsters/status/1741103547867873543?s=20

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

But watch toho purist and tourist act like the MV did nothing 💀

[@NM-ue8on]

@@Kaiju-bm4tsfr

[@dmin5782]

I wasn't a fan back then, but 2005-2013 must be the Dark Ages for kaiju fans, huh?

[@Banana807]

​@@dmin5782yup

[@lycanwolf3788]

Probably.... No body talks about Godzilla in those times, I was 6 when I discovered the 98 film to learned his true original in 11 years old, no wonder, it's like Godzilla was become a myth and forgotten to the public

[@thehorrorcounselors4747]

Godzilla was always iconic, but G14 really brought him back into the public consciousness, It was the first Godzilla movie i saw in the movie theatre and i still own it on blu ray to this day.

[@Dontuween]

I am not sure if Mr. Tomiyama said it, but I recall someone from Toho stating that Godzilla would lay dormant for at least a 10 years after "Godzilla: Final Wars" in 2004. Ironically, that prediction turned out to be true! Yes, we do have to thank Legendary and specifically Thomas Tull, who was a big Godzilla & Ray Harryhausen fan (he had already remade "Clash of the Titans" for Legendary in 2010).

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

Maybe it was tomiyama who said that but I guess it doesn't matter now since godzilla was never intended to rest for 10 years since tohonwas going to let him rest for more than that if legendary never came. Legendary just came by coincidence after 10 years

[@Dontuween]

@@Kaiju-bm4ts Yes, I am pretty sure it was a coincidence for that exact 10 year gap between "Godzilla: Final Wars" & "Godzilla 2014". I seriously doubt that Toho and Legendary were talking back then, as Legendary was knee-deep in resurrecting another famous character - Batman! We would not hear of a Godzilla remake at Legendary/WB until 2010.

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

@@Dontuween Yeah, that's true. I think the 10 year gap caused fans to believe the break was intended to be 10 years when in actuality it was likely to last forever. Luckily rumors of godzilla returning didn't spark til 2009 and legendary confirmed they had godzilla in their hands in 2010

[@thorodinson6625]

Fun fact: the director of Godzilla Minus One took much inspiration from the monsterverse when designing Godzilla. So without the monsterverse, it's unlikely Minus One would have happened.

[@Alexandre_Lopes1954]

It only makes me even more mad with those people that were sh*tting in the Monsterverse when Minus One came out. People these days just aren't capable of appreciating two things at once.

[@Autistic_Artist_795]

Exactly! And if they don't like the legendary films, they still have Toho. There's something for everyone. Regardless of your personal taste on the franchise. Godzilla can be for any audience.

[@dom9300]

you get pressed over an opinion? i guess whenever people piss on the old movie its all okay.

[@War_neverchanges-d2l]

@@dom9300No it’s that these new Godzilla comers who watched Minus one thinks they know about Godzilla because of one movie and think that Godzilla has been serious the whole time and the goofiness came from the MV (when it literally came from the showa era), there’s some people who just like Monsters fighting each other and there’s some people who likes the serious tone of a giant dinosaur destroying the city

[@TRIOAntimations]

@@dom9300 People are shitting on this film over things that aren’t true. I’ve seen people say that the MV VFX are shit and Minus One is way better. Like what?! Minus One Fever.

[@roberlleecalanday1496]

​@@TRIOAntimationsi think im gonna call it minus one syndrome maybe

[@scenedemon]

Being a fan of Godzilla as a kid pre-monsterverse was rough man. I got bullied for liking the movies as much as I did and absolutely nobody I met irl had respect for my interest. The online content creators back in the day did help me feel less alone which helped. (I was still too young to actually have a social media account so I mostly just watched KZbin videos) It was cool to see people who loved the movies just as much as I did.

[@TheMe-Di-O-CrePanda]

The second I saw the title I knew we were talking about skipper

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

Not necessarily....the video isn't talking about skipper but this video can be used against tourist like skipper or toho purist in denial

[@bryanperezvaquero6348]

Dangerville references it lol Skipper deserves a backlash

[@lazyvoid7107]

​@@Kaiju-bm4tsAlso anti-sjws/woke up clowns to

[@gabrielpanagsagan9741]

​@@Kaiju-bm4tshe did called out skipper, but in a subtle way

[@BeastEmerald_Editzzz]

THIS. This, is why the monsterverse deserves more respect. They legit saved a dying franchise. Forget minus one. Without the monsterverse, our iconic lizard boy would have gone forever

[@Lumen-Weaver]

Back in 2014 in third through fourth grade I never knew what Godzilla was until I met a friend that talked about and showed me pictures of Godzilla. He even drew Godzilla fighting space. Godzilla and I was like "whoa"when I heard that Godzilla was back, I was like oh this movie looks sick. I went to watch it with my stepdad and I was shocked and so was he. And that's an origin story of how I became a Godzilla fan I bet my friend is now hyped about Godzilla and Kong ^^

[@titansargonautsproductions7952]

I was a fan before the Monster verse, but I truly do appreciate the films for what they are, and the fact that they allowed us to keep getting Godzilla material. Godzilla 2014 was the first one I saw in theaters, and because of it, I've gotten more Godzilla than my younger self could have ever dreamed of. Truly a good time to be a Kaiju fanatic.

[@gavinkailey527]

I hope the monsterverse continues on for a long time. I love it. As someone who is currently in college to become a screenwriter, i want to become apart of the monsterverse team at legendary, as a screenwriter, lore officianto, and maybe even work with the lore team and make the monsterverse more cohessive. i love Godzilla, Kong, and every other monster or creature in it, i wsnt it to thrive. I hope that if you are reading this comment, you're having a good day, and if not, remember that you are loved.

[@Skullid]

You sure, share the same future as i do, except i want to be part of JP franchise

[@gavinkailey527]

@Skullid awesome dude, best wishes to you.

[@KingOfTheMonsters07]

​@@gavinkailey527 Dude one day I wanna get into 3D Animation and animate my own Godzilla projects.

[@Skullid]

@@gavinkailey527 You too mate, you too

[@Skullid]

@@KingOfTheMonsters07 Awesome

[@CaptainKotetsu]

As much as opinions about the movie may differ, nobody can deny that Godzilla(2014) is one of the most important Godzilla movies ever made. It not only introduced modern American audiences to the Godzilla franchise, but also inspired toho to get back in the game. Sure, Godzilla’s screen time is limited in 2014, but my heart still pounds every time he’s on screen. There’s buildup, tension, fear and awe. And above all else, the King of the Monsters was back after a ten year hiatus.

[@jgamingandstuff]

I remember how when I said "I love godzilla" my friends would just chuckle and laugh about it. Now they are talking with me how godzilla a cool

[@SkorpiosaurPrimeYT]

Even with the Monsterverse, no one at my school or the irl society around me takes Godzilla seriously, it’s one of the many reasons why I’m always distant from everyone

[@gabrielpanagsagan9741]

Nah thats normal, even if godzilla is succesful right now, there are a lot more mianstream media that overshadows him, i only know one student that knows the monsterverse xD

[@HellSlayer-ld2fd]

@ScorpiosaurPrimeYT They’ll come around (to understanding) this eventually. Bro just be yourself and be the best person you can be. Stay cool fool! Big G is a believer of one’s own inner self-confidence.

[@SkorpiosaurPrimeYT]

@@HellSlayer-ld2fd ze big G

[@Thermoesq01]

Yoshimitsu Banno saved the entire Godzilla franchise. If not for his return to the series none of this would've happened and Godzilla's story would be a less than a fraction of what it is now after 2004.

[@WolfmanArt]

The Monsterverse was a way to reintroduce Godzilla, as well as other famous kaiju, to new and old fans alike; even inspiring them to discover the old movies, especially the 1954 original.

[@HellSlayer-ld2fd]

Fantastic comment! 👍

[@austinkelly7500]

I'm an OG godzilla fan, I have all the old films except that shitty godzilla with Matthew Broderick. The monster verse has not only reinvigorate my love for godzilla but has introduced my children to our big green friend

[@garyreid2178]

The Monsterverse, so far, has been respectful of Godzilla. It emphasized Godzilla, not as a monster, but as a force of nature in a world of other creatures, having to coexist with humanity. The Monsterverse’s Godzilla was portrayed as a lonely antihero, whom Dr. Serizawa believes has a purpose in promoting global balance. I love Godzilla. He is, as author William Tsutsui (author of Godzilla On My Mind)observed that drunken uncle who comes in to visit and raise hell from time to time. Some will say that Godzilla had become humanized. But, isn’t a beast of some kind in all of us? The Gorgo toy is beautifully designed. I would love to have one larger than the one you have previewed. An 18-24 inch figure would be great for collectors.

[@wyattsmith7537]

True Godzilla fans love Godzilla, and love people who love Godzilla. End of story

[@denniskristos3800]

Well said, Jacob. Agreed on all points... As an OG Goji fan, I too appreciate and love all eras in all forms the franchise has been and currently is. Almost two decades ago as a fan I found myself saddened, but in total agreement with Shogo Tomiyama's post Final Wars statement. With "G:FW"'s lack lustre box office performance and Toho's wave pool being dismantled and paved into a parking lot, I almost expected that to be the case. He also definitively said that *if* Godzilla was brought out of its forced retirement, that vision would be left to the next generation of Japanese film makers. I was never so glad when I heard that Thomas Tull and Brian Rogers secured the rights to the character for Legendary Pictures. Despite Godzilla's limited screen time in the 2014 film, I hoped that it would be the basis for a new direction and a solid franchise. It happened. Five films and one TV series later, The MonsterVerse lives. And, Toho is back in great form... Long may they run!

[@calebprescott440]

I think the Monsterverse Godzilla is the best incarnation of Godzilla

[@dmin5782]

Not the best for me, but in my Top 5 for sure.

[@charlespackowski6620]

Awesome that’s really valid tbh but for me I’d say Heisei Goji is the best take on the character(favorite is Final Goji tho)

[@War_neverchanges-d2l]

He is in the Top 5 best version of him but not the best, best version of him

[@spaecii]

I may disagree but he is up there for favorite interpretations for sure. I feel like I am the only one that really likes the Evolved design lol, it's quickly become my fav Legendary Goji design

[@charlespackowski6620]

@@spaecii very valid though the one thing I personally would change about the evolved design is to make the spines and the breath red cause I’m a Heisei simp

[@reptilo7099]

it's true the MV have saved this franchise and brought new fans and OGS together to support, inspire, and help build this series to what it is now. So I'm thankful for legendary and toho to create this masterpiece of a franchise that made me proud to be a fan 🔥💯🔥

[@lilahc856]

The first movie I watched was the 1998 one and then it was the monsterverse ones. Those are what got me into godzilla and appreciating every movie in the franchise.

[@YourMid740]

No 2014 = Final Wars would’ve been the last film and Godzilla would be forgotten.

[@CobbleBompster]

I don’t necessarily think it would’ve been completely forgotten, but we definitely wouldn’t have gotten Shin or -1.0.

[@YourMid740]

@@CobbleBompster KDM confirmed Toho was planning to kill the franchise altogether after Final Wars stating no one in Japan remembered Godzilla anymore. As much as I criticized the Monsterverse, it saved Godzilla and made it relevant in today’s times again.

[@MeteorTesh]

​@@YourMid740 incorrect. I was around when fw was in production. Toho had already confirmed that it would be a ten year hiatus way back in 2003. The then producer of Toho even on film is seen during Godzillas Hollywood star ceremony specifically stating, "but don't worry, Godzilla will be back". Which any one can watch. Further, there was already news as far back as then that Toho were seeking to find an American company for after Godzillas ten year break. Which is 2014. All older godzilla fans knew this way back then. We all knew godzilla would be back, we all knew that the new film would definitely be an American one. And we all knew Toho would be a lot more involved and keep an eye on the design and character. The only thing that no one knew was how well received the new films would be.

[@YourMid740]

@@MeteorTesh And where’s your evidence for that? Also Final Wars came out in 2004, not 2003.

[@TRIOAntimations]

@@YourMid740 That’s when it was in production.

[@SasquaDash]

The MonsterVerse not only revived Godzilla and Kong, it revived the giant monster movie genre.

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

0:30 and you got people like me who love and grew up with ToHo and appreciate legendary Monsterverse and how they're respecting the legacy of these characters while doing something different enough but staying true to them. You can have both there's no reason to fight over which is better

[@MarcMcKenzie-qb6or]

Well said. I am so happy as a fan to see great G-projects from both sides of the Pacific--and besides, Toho is making money from their Godzilla projects AND the Legendary Monsterverse.

[@Waaris_771]

The Monsterverse Godzilla is literally my favourite incarnation of the character. He truly defines the title “King Of The Monsters” as well as representing himself to be this dominant figure who views the entire planet as his territory. He fights whoever or whatever is disrupting the balance of nature. His design is absolutely badass, majestic, neat, mountainous, and hench. He’s a literal tank. I love how they gave him facial expressions, like you could see his brows moving, his hunched snout, his jawline, etc. Lastly, his roar being an elongated version of the iconic Godzilla roar was the perfect match for such a Godzilla model. Its so haunting, epic, empowering, impactful, kingly, otherworldly, iconic and of course, majestic. So therefore I’d prefer Monsterverse Godzilla to be the FACE of the franchise. I do enjoy other Godzilla films, especially Minus One, but MV Goji truly defined himself to the extent that he inspires me to be strong, brave, and courageous.

[@kasjamm]

You're not a real Godzilla fan

[@fallingfirex]

@@kasjamm and you arent a real fan for saying that. if you were you would simply say "I respect your opinion" and move on.

[@kasjamm]

@sydneyhurst1240 nope. Legendary Godzilla is too generic and Hollywood. Most of these so called "Godzilla fans" aren't fans of Godzilla, just the Legendary version

[@Zombieflesheaters123]

@@kasjamm BS I watched the old toho movies on repeat as a child and MV is one of my favorite incarnations of the character. fuck off with your elitiest bullshit, you're not a real Godzilla fan and it shows.

[@rickyrackey7930]

@@kasjammJust because they like this version means they are not real fans? That’s absolutely pathetic.

[@TheNOBODY2810]

Godzilla 98 was the reason I heard of the monster and Godzilla 2014 was the catalyst for my love and infatuation with the franchise as a whole. Then I found your channel and everything got so much better! Keep up the good work lads. Long Live The King!🤘

[@donaldrodriguez6805]

I am 67 and I love Godzilla a fan for over 60 years even in nightmares as a kid i will take all his moves. 😊😊

[@lordbay]

I'm 60 & have loved the G-Man for as long as I've been alive. I've watched at least one Godzilla movie a week starting at 20yrs old. But now that I'm retired. I watch Godzilla every day. Pluto has a 24/7 station, I put in the background as a cook or just having out. I get very excited like a kid whenever anything Godzilla come out. My #1 thing on my bucket list. I go to Japan & go to Toho. See the giant Godzilla in Shinjuku.

[@BeastFanatic101]

Dangerville you never disappoint !!

[@rabidporcupine0]

Honestly, I feel like a lot of the people talking about how 'Godzilla Minus One WRECKS Hollywood' are just the NEW new blood, who got into Godzilla WITH Minus One. Sure, they might have seen a couple of the other ones, but I think a good chunk of them are the sort of people who wouldn't really have considered themselves fans of the franchise. But because we live in a world where cynicism is considered cool and realistic and idealism is seen as boring and naive, the anything where Godzilla or other kaiju aren't just causing wanton destruction is just boring, schlocky baby stuff in their eyes or actively spitting in Japan's face for not being an analogy to the horrors of the nuclear bomb again. And they will, of course, either ignore or just dismiss the fact that Toho were the ones who made that change in the first places, because acknowledging that would be inconvenient for their message.

[@masterkinggodzillafan16]

I will admit, I believe if it wasn't for the Monsterverse, more specifically Godzilla (2014) I may have never discovered Godzilla and the whole franchise. It was the first Godzilla movie I ever watched and loved it and got me into Godzilla. Its the reason why I would discover the older Godzilla movies, buy figures, buy Godzilla shirts, and have a big Godzilla collection. I agree that if it wasn't for the Monsterverse we would have never gotten Shin Godzilla, the Godzilla Anime trilogy, Godzilla Singular Point, and Godzilla Minus One. We may have never gotten a Godzilla movie ever again. In the end, I love both the Monsterverse movies and the Toho Godzilla movies and we the Godzilla Community should appreciate all the Godzilla content we are getting nowadays. Whether its serious or fun action.

[@binks9624]

Honestly I owe my entire reason for being a Godzilla fan to the 2014 movie. For that, I’m forever grateful.

[@sphereunitedheroes]

Godzilla 1998 was the reason for my liking in the Godzilla franchise. After learning about the animated series, I was drawn to their 2D animation design.

[@hudsonthejojo2825]

Monsterverse Godzilla is my absolute favorite Godzilla. His design, sounds and overall vibe just hit right for me. Godzilla 2014 was also the first Godzilla film I ever saw in theaters and I remember geeking out a few times seeing King of the Monsters in theaters. I didn't get to see GvK in theaters, however I'll be sure to see GxK in theaters.

[@rickyrackey7930]

He is a perfect balance between all 3 versions of Godzilla. Showa-A Guardian of Earth Heisei-A Force of Nature Millennium-*PINK*

[@jacobhutchinson332]

I think that Godzilla in the Monstervsre has made me more connected to Godzilla and the whole franchise than I ever thought I would. They make Godzilla and other creatures in the so much more animalistic while being connected to the natural order. I’ve seen a lot of badass animations, incarnations, 3D models, etc. that all make it capture my imagination if there were other creatures in the franchise. I will always be a part of my life no matter what!

[@epickingedward7378]

I didn’t realize so many people didn’t like the monsterverse

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

Unfortunately there's a sizeable crowd but that crowd mostly consists of toho purist and tourist that wanna act like experts

[@War_neverchanges-d2l]

Fr people be shitting on the MV since Minus one came out and now everyone goes back loving the MV because of the skipper guy I think

[@kaijuwaiju3954]

Me for example, but I still respect it for what it's contributed to the franchise as a whole.

[@aircraftandmore9775]

2:10 damn bro roasted you know what

[@irwinalenrobles6277]

sorry I'm a casual who is he referring to?

[@dennisjaime1801]

​@@irwinalenrobles6277doctor skipper. A KZbinr who made a poorly explained video about the character of Godzilla and how he doesn't work in America. The video is terrible and that's all you need to know

[@AustinPlayzNothing]

@@irwinalenrobles6277he is a hypocrite

[@AussBosss]

5:15 Being a physical therapist, I liked the seriousness of how you said “look at that…range of motion. Look at that articulation.” 😂

[@richjim74]

I love this video it pure facts im a 49 old man who Mom was a huge Godzilla fans before she passed away i was raised on Watching VHS tapes of the original Godzilla movies and yes thanks to the monster verse of new for definitely keeping the Franchise alive and well 🎉

[@SaurianAnimations]

Sorry for your loss

[@spaecii]

I remember back in elementary to middle school, I was the only Godzilla fan in my town, everyone else who knew about Godzilla saw it as a stupid franchise with nothing else to offer but glorified wrestling matches. Now many of those same people have become fans thanks to the MonsterVerse. It may not be perfect by any means but damnit to hell Legendary tries their ass off to make the fans happy, and I'm eternally grateful for what they've done for the franchise. No matter what direction the MonsterVerse goes I'll always be rooting for it. I just hope they don't pull an MCU and begin cranking too many movies out with no overall plan.

[@SkorpiosaurPrimeYT]

Too bad no one at my school and irl society around me takes Godzilla seriously :(

[@hannialtousy6111]

heisei era will always be the most memorable series, but god damn it they do a good job with the cgi in MV

[@Skullid]

MonsterVerse is what made me a Godzilla/Kong fan, i didn't know who even Godzilla was until Godzilla 2014 came out, and i was 6 when i first watched it, so it's pretty fair to say that without MonsterVerse, Godzilla would've been forgotten, and the franchise would've been a ghost town

[@kaijuwaiju3954]

Godzilla wouldn't have been forgotten but yeah the franchise itself would be dormant.

[@Skullid]

@@kaijuwaiju3954True

[@noahbrignolle2041]

the only reason godzilla was laughed at before cause they used puppet constumes so they were basically ragdolling the whole time

[@rishinsenguptagoddestroyer5024]

Toho fanboys: Monsterverse ruined godzilla Reality: No, It saved Godzilla

[@Kaustav_117]

MV haters:🤡🤡💩 MV Fans:🤩🤩🥳 Godzilla fans who love all godzillas:🗿🗿🗿

[@rickyrackey7930]

The Monsterverse is based on Tokusatsu yet People who compare it to Marvel. MARVEL IS AMERICAN TOKUSATSU!

[@rogerholden7820]

As many others here are pointing out, we have Yoshimitsu Banno to thank for his relentless efforts, after retiring from Toho, to realize an extravagant cinematic revival of Godzilla vs. Hedorah albeit in new and exciting form and film/video formats. As mentioned, these efforts directly led to the Legendary Pictures' MonsterVerse and all of its its implications for the Godzilla franchise. It was the greatest of honors for me to work centrally with Banno-san during the beginning and middle stages of these post-retirement efforts. I for one would still like to think that it could be possible somehow, for Godzilla and Hedorah to battle again in a IMAX feature film or the like.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

MonsterVerse Godzilla is the GOAT even over Heisei. I know that sounds sacrilegious but I believe it saved the entire franchise and kaiju movies.

[@sebastiang.6941]

The legit only reason why Toho still stand today or to even make minus one.

[@Kasar_Logic]

you do realise toho isn't just godzilla right? They mainly distribute TV programs aswell as commercial films in Japan, also owning many subsidiary companies. So it's a stretch to say they only stand today cause of the mv, the minus one point is true though

[@Iconic-S-918]

Actually Toho anime is a big money maker nowadays; it’s streaming service is legitimate

[@SpartanFret]

That was nice of you to support another fellow streamer the Creator that was nice of you and yeah the monster verse did save Godzilla

[@derekfleming5536]

This is amazing. When I was young and in Elementary school it was around the final years of the Millennium Era, I was in about 2nd or 3rd grade when Final Wars came out. I used to be made fun of in school for bringing my Godzilla figures to play with at recess or bringing in Godzilla movies to get my class to watch on movie days. When Final Wars came out I was depressed because I thought that was it for Big G. I always used to say "The king will return someday" and no one at all took me seriously and wrote me off as a delusional super fan. But then 2014 came out and it changed everything. Some of my friends who used to be the kids who teased me about it back in school now love him as a character and have respect and admiration for the movies and franchise. Now they ask me to go see the new movies with them so i can explain all the references. Just the complete 180 the monster verse gave the Godzilla franchise is nothing to shrug off. That stuff is real as it gets and I'll forever be thankful to Legendary and Gareth Edwards for resurrecting my all time favorite character and giving Toho a newfound confidence in their leading character. I'm also further thankful to Toho for choosing to come back themselves because without 2014 and Legendary, we wouldn't have seen Godzilla slap Hollywood in the face and shock the world like he just recently has. Long Live the King of the Monsters!

[@Happysecret180]

Bro dropped a subtle roast to "the video"

[@vyktorehon5995]

Although the first gojira movie i watched was the roland emmerich one, 2014 definitely made me much more aware of Godzilla

[@Mehtaru]

Cherish what we have now people, we'll only be eating good for so long. On another note, Banno should be proud, his actions led to this renaissance.

[@Wingedshadow96]

I’ve always been a Godzilla fan I remember watching the old movies as well as the 1998 version but it was the Monsterverse that revived my interest in Godzilla as well as the other giant monsters like Ghidorah, Rodan, Mothra and Kong. The Monsterverse also became my favorite franchise as a whole after the decline of the marvel and star wars franchises so simply put the Monsterverse has to be my favorite movie franchise to date.

[@SaurianAnimations]

I was introduced to Godzilla by the MonsterVerse I honestly grew up watching the MonsterVerse, but I also watched Shin Godzilla, I thought it was an okay movie watched Godzilla(1998) I hated it at first but I thought it would be better off as a Kaiju movie but it’s kinda been growing on me even the Zilla design(albeit it was America’s first attempt to make a Godzilla film) I watched the anime trilogy as well(the first one was the best one in the trilogy and the only good one imo) I watched KOTM and that became my favourite Godzilla movie Then I watched GvK and I watched Godzilla 2000 a few Heisei films, Godzilla Vs Spacegodzilla and Godzilla Vs Destoroyah(that death scene of Godzilla was sad as hell) I watched Godzilla against MechaGodzilla and Tokyo SOS Godzilla Singular Point and they were amazing and I even had the chance to watch Godzilla Minus One in December and I LOVED it! Honestly I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the MonsterVerse

[@billscarnage]

We thought Godzilla died after 75. Godzilla will never die as long as there's money to be made some how, some way. The MV just solidified that.

[@rluckenbach]

Monsterverse was a good way to introduce the younger generation to Godzilla and friends. I know a bunch who wanted to watch the older movies because of this. Also Titanic Creations will be releasing a Yongary figure this year also.

[@raptorprimal1077]

Even as someone who personally believes minus one IS the greatest godzilla movie of all time, I would be STUPID to not acknowledge how the Monsterverse SAVED godzilla. If Godzilla 2014 and so on never reignited the public interest in godzilla, we may never have gotten minus one or it may have happened like 100 years later. It's why GVK 2021 is my 2nd favourite godzilla film. It has it's flaws but without Monsterverse. We wouldn't have shin godzilla or minus one.

[@G55544]

My introduction into Godzilla was the monsterverse

[@rakadean39]

it actually very simple: without monterverse there will be no minus one, that is why i kinda iritated when ppl slander the direction of monterverse nowday when in history godzilla is very flexible in term of tones and character

[@Some_Cat_]

Even though my introduction to Godzilla was the '98' version (which I loved back then, so sue me), it's clear the monsterverse turned out to be the course correction the franchise was sorely in need of. I'd also be the first to say that the direction it's taken since GvK isn't really my jam but hey, money talks.

[@fennec13]

The MV saved the entire Godzilla franchise. KDM confirmed it. Toho were preparing to completely kill the entire franchise after Godzilla Final Wars. MV is my favorite incarnation of Godzilla and everything that came after is DUE to the Monsterverse !! (i.e. 2014 Godzilla to present) So let's all enjoy how much great and VARIED content is out there !! Let's STOP fighting about what one is better or not !

[@ReaperGoji]

Bro really dominated the world in and out of his own universe 💀

[@aircraftandmore9775]

Godzilla 2014 saved the franchise, like it was doomed to die similar to Gamera, but somehow, by sheer miracle, toho decided to allow legendary to try at least one more time to see if it were to be successful, turns out it did

[@sigmundurs.baldvinsson3264]

if it wasn't for Toho Godzilla 1954. None of this wouldn't happen :)

[@HellSlayer-ld2fd]

PRECISELY! 👍 💯

[@GaminNightFury]

Here's some content for y'all to cover incase the second trailer comes out soon KONG HAS A METAL TOOTH AS WELL SINCE THE FIRST TRAILER RELEASE

[@fallingfirex]

Godzilla was always just... There for me. It was that one character that was spoken about but i didnt care... then that damn G14 teaser trailer came out and I was hooked instantly. The monsterverse brought so many new fans in and by saying the movies they love are not good or that they arent true fans, its a great way to kill the momentum the series has now. -1 was fantastic and its success was probably owed to the monsterverse as so much of its box office was from the US. Lets appreciate the old and the new in all forms together, or Godzilla might fade out into history again.

[@abbaparaja1906]

Godzilla 2014 is my nostalgia man it was the reason why Im more interested in the kaiju genera more than boring superhero genres anyway I really love looking fowards alongside other kaiju genre medias like gamera, Pacific rim, ultraman and some indie video games that fall under the kaiju genres. there is something satisfying about seeing giant monsters & entities bringing madness with their tremendous roars and power destroying cities and fighting another giant monster or entity for dominance.

[@ORLY911]

the "rest period" between Final Wars and 14 was a weird time, a decade of rumors, a couple (good) video games and hearing about the Hedorah director trying to get a 3D film greenlit. From my perspective it never felt like the franchise was dead but it did feel like it was on hold, but i know now a lot of the Millenium movies did poorly in Japan. When we first heard Legendary was making a movie and we saw that original concept art, I was excited, and when we saw leaked footage of the "roar" trailer, i was hyped.

[@Tinpot-Bee]

If godzilla was canceled i wouldnt even be the guy my friends know. I wouldve been the dinosaur nerd that know one would like. But thanks to godzilla im me! And im happy with it.

[@UMIF001]

This Minus One situation is not the first time I still remember when after Shin Godzilla was released, Toho purist are using that just like how they using Minus One today, saying that Shin G is a better and shitting on every Monstervere film, and remember that Shin G is directed by Hideaki Anno, so you know a lot of Anno fans will be fanboying about it

[@Kaijugan]

I love all the Godzilla eras

[@rawar2132]

I've loved GODZILLA since I was a kid going way back from the beginning. Yes the early 70s. And I will admit. I love the monsterverse GODZILLA. Honestly he's finally being shown as a GOD 'ZILLA I'VE ALWAYS WANTED ❤

[@jamespaulovitch9160]

I completely agree with you, 2014 was the movie that introduced to this franchise when I was 7 years old and the monsterverse saving Godzilla is like how the Michael bay transformers movie saved the transformers franchise.

[@LYCAN-MASTER]

It would be cool if Gorgo joined the Monsterverse

[@MasterElite9977]

you know thinking about the history of Godzilla has made me realize that there is not a more iconic rivalry between Godzilla and trains if you know what i mean.🤣🤣

[@alexallen9640]

Nice topic, the monsterverse did get me more interested in Godzilla after seeing Godzilla '98 🙂👍

[@RogueZR1]

The monsterverse was amazing for me, I had watched the older movies with my dad, but when me and my dad watched Godzilla 2014, I was changed forever. Legendary Goji will forever be my favorite

[@lonestar2495]

I don’t understand a war among fandom like why can’t people enjoy Godzilla more mainstream n more Godzilla in general

[@guest9243]

I will admit. While I’m not a big fan of how the MonsterVerse has now turned out, I am still grateful that it did save the Godzilla franchise

[@dangerousdictionaryjr]

2:06 If you know, you know 🤣

[@11.1abdullahumaid2]

Yeah bro everyone says why do you like dinosaurs to me like it's a crime

[@ultima4892]

Since I’ve been such a MV fan since 2014 I see where exactly all this went after the events of other Godzillas

[@chito2701]

Let's be real here, most of you trend chasers in your 30's grew up with the Versus films, you act like watching Serious movies makes you above others, trying to boost their Ego.

[@bugfactory999]

the extra thing with the Gorgo fig is a deep sea bathysphere from the movie's beginning and the little guy is the baby that mom comes and rescues while destroying London

[@NarFlux]

When I was 10 my Dad ordered all the Godzilla film up to Destroyah, and we marathon watched them all. And since, I have been a devoted believer in the coming of the One True Godzilla.

[@GojiBall-Z]

I got bullied in third grade for liking Godzilla but that never stopped me from being a Godzilla fan and loving Toho and monsterverse

[@Stellamoth]

I joined the fandom with the MonsterVerse and through it, I also found a love for the old Toho films. But I wouldn't have even gotten into the Godzilla fandom without the MonsterVerse!

[@Maxon214]

The cartoon series known as Rugrat, has their own version of Godzilla called Reptar. He might have been why I eventually got interested in Godzilla personally

[@gen-zeke-8571]

Although great, they aren't "Classic" like "Minus One" is. I enjoy the Monsterverse because they can take it anywhere. It's nice to have multiple takes. Something for different opinions. I've been a Godzilla fan since the 80's as a child. It's great that Godzilla lives on.

[@carloseduardocastelandaluz560]

What are you going to do now Minus-one simps? without monsteverse there would be none of your perfect minus-one you love so much.

[@SuperGo699]

JUSTICE, REIGNS FROM ABOVE.

[@BigfanofNightmax]

The height of These should be: 1.Godzilla 412 Feet 2.Kong 390 Feet 3.Shimo 570 Feet (on 2 legs) 4.Scar king 400 feet

[@zachjohnson9391]

The way I see it...and I don't care if this makes someone mad because truth hurts sometimes. Toho fans: Like Godzilla if it's made in Japan and look down on American films. Monsterverse fans: Like Godzilla if it's made by Legendary and laugh at the old school Japanese films. GODZILLA FANS: Are a combination of the best of both. It doesn't matter who makes the movie. As long as Godzilla is in it, they will give it a chance. Whoever makes it doesn't effect whether they like a certain movie or not. No bias (like rating the New Empire based on how it compares to Minus One for example)

[@SkorpiosaurPrimeYT]

Fax and agreed I like every Godzilla movie, in my opinion none of them are bad