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|type1            =Machine
|type2            =Ocean
|type2            =Ice
|header          ={{TriStar}}{{Slash}}{{Toho Kaiju}}
|header          ={{Toho Kaiju}}
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|copyrighticon2  =[[File:Monster Icons - Zilla.png|30px|Zilla Copyright Icon]]
|image            =Zilla04.jpg
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|caption          =Zilla in Godzilla: Final Wars
<tab name=Godzilla 1998>[[File:Godzilla98.jpg|330px|Godzilla in GODZILLA (1998)]]</tab>
|name            =Zilla{{tt|™|Zilla is a Trademark of Toho Company Ltd.}}
<tab name=Zilla>[[File:Zilla04.jpg|330px|Zilla in Godzilla: Final Wars]]</tab></tabs>
|subtitle        =Strong-Legged Monster<br>{{Nihongo|強足怪獣|Tsuyo Ashi Kaijū}}<ref name="TSEAMEncyclopedia">{{cite book|title=[[Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia]]|date=23 July [[2014]]|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|page=117|isbn=4-096-82090-3}}</ref>
|caption          =Godzilla in the 1998 film GODZILLA
|species          =Mutant Iguana<ref name="GFWUC">{{cite book|title=[[Godzilla: Final Wars Ultimate Collection]] (2nd Edition)|date=1 March [[2005]]|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|page=10|isbn=4-09-101471-2}}</ref>
|name            ={{tt|Zilla™ / Godzilla® 1998|Zilla is a Trademark of Toho Company Ltd. Godzilla® is still used for the character in all media predating 2004. Godzilla is a registered Trademark of Toho Company Ltd., used by TriStar with permission.}}
|nicknames        =Tuna-Head
|dt              =Godzilla (TriStar) / Zilla
|height          =90 meters<ref name="GFWUC"/>
|subtitle        =Strong-Legged Monster<br>{{Nihongo|強足怪獣|Tsuyo Ashi Kaijū}}{{sup|[[Godzilla: Final Wars|GFW]]}}<ref name="TSEAMEncyclopedia">{{cite book|title=[[Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia]]|date=23 July [[2014]]|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|page=117|isbn=4-096-82090-3}}</ref>
|weight          =Unknown<ref name="GFWUC"/>
|species          =Mutant Marine Iguana{{sup|[[Godzilla (1998 film)|G98]]}}
|allies          =[[Jet Jaguar]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Godzilla]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[King Caesar]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Rodan]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Anguirus]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Kumonga]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Gorosaurus]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Baragon]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Kamoebas]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Titanosaurus]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Varan]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}},<br>[[Sanda]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Gaira]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}
|nicknames        =American Godzilla, {{tt|G.I.N.O.|Godzilla In Name Only}}, Tuna-Head, TriZilla, Godzilla USA, Godzilla 1998
|enemies          =[[Godzilla/Final Wars|Godzilla]], [[Trilopod]]s{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Magita]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}
|height          =60 meters{{sup|[[Godzilla (1998 film)|G98]]}}<ref name="1998 Theater Program">[[Theater Programs#1998|''GODZILLA'' Theater Program]]</ref>, 90 meters{{sup|[[Godzilla: Final Wars|GFW]]}}
|controlled      =[[Xiliens]]
|length          =78 meters {{small|(Tail)}}{{sup|[[Godzilla (1998 film)|G98]]}}<ref name="Fact Book">Weinberger, Kimberly, and Dawn Margolis, comps. [[The Official Godzilla Movie Fact Book|The Official GODZILLA Movie Fact Book]]. New York: Scholastic Inc., 1998.</ref>, 180 meters{{sup|[[Godzilla: Final Wars|GFW]]}}
|created          =[[Shogo Tomiyama]], [[Ryuhei Kitamura]]
|weight          =500 tons{{sup|[[Godzilla (1998 film)|G98]]}}{{citation needed}}, 20,000 tons{{sup|[[Godzilla: Final Wars|GFW]]}}
|portrayed        =Computer-Generated Imagery
 
|firstappearance  =''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''
|relationships    =[[Baby Zilla|Numerous offspring]], [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|Second Godzilla]] {{Small|(Son)}}<ref name="New Family">"''New Family - Part 1/Part 2''". (September 12, 1998/September 19, 1998). ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]''. Season 1. [[:Category:TriStar Pictures|TriStar]].</ref>
|suits            =[[ShodaiJira]]
 
|roar            =[[File:Zilla Roars.ogg|180px|center|noicon]]{{More Roars}}
|allies          =[[Jet Jaguar]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Godzilla]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[King Caesar]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Rodan]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Anguirus]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Kumonga]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Gorosaurus]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Baragon]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Kamoebas]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Titanosaurus]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Varan]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, <br>[[Sanda]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Gaira]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}
 
|enemies          =[[Godzilla]], [[United States|U.S.]] [[military|Armed Forces]], [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|Second Godzilla]]<ref name="Monster Wars"/>, [[Trilopod]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}, [[Magita]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}
 
|controlled      =[[Tachyons]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: The Series|GTS]]}}<ref name="Monster Wars"/>, [[Xiliens]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Final Wars|GFW]]}}
 
|created          =[[Roland Emmerich]]<ref name="Fact Book"/>, [[Dean Devlin]]<ref name="Fact Book"/>, Patrick Tatopoulos<ref name="Fact Book"/>
 
|portrayed        =[[Frank Welker]] {{small|(Vocal effects)}}, <br>[[Kurt Carley]] {{small|([[TriStarGoji|Suit]])}}, {{tt|CGI|Computer Generated Imagery}}
 
|debut            =[[Godzilla (1998 film)|''GODZILLA'' (1998)]]
|last            =''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''
 
|forms            =[[Cyber-Godzilla]]<ref name="Monster Wars">"''Monster Wars - Part 1/Part 3''". (February 13, 1999/February 27, 1999). ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]''. Season 1. [[:Category:TriStar Pictures|TriStar]].</ref>
 
|suits            ='''[[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998]]''': [[TriStarGoji]]<br>{{Imill}}[[ShodaiJira]]<br>'''Other''': [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|Animated Godzilla]], IDW Zilla
|roar            ='''[[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998]]'''[[File:Zilla 1998 and Zilla Junior SFX.ogg|center|180px|noicon]]'''[[Godzilla: Final Wars|2004]]'''[[File:Zilla Roars.ogg|center|180px|noicon]]{{More Roars}}
}}
}}
{{Disclaimer|'''Godzilla® 1998''' and '''Zilla™''' are legally separate characters. They are included in the same page for accessibility's sake. Each character is referred to by its proper name within the article to clearly distinguish one from the other.}}
:''For the original 1998 incarnation of this monster, see [[Godzilla/TriStar]].''
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'''Zilla''' {{Nihongo|ジラ|Jira}} is a giant reptilian [[kaiju]] created by [[Toho]] that first appeared in the [[2004]] [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla film]], ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''.
'''Zilla''' {{Nihongo|ジラ|Jira}} is a giant mutant iguana [[kaiju]]<ref name="GFWUC"/> created by [[Toho]] that first appeared in the [[2004]] [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]], ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''.
 
The 1998 '''[[Godzilla]]''' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ|Gojira}} was created by [[TriStar Pictures]], with approval from [[Toho]]. It first appeared in the [[1998]] [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla]] film, ''[[Godzilla (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]''.
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==Name==
==Name==
The 1998 incarnation of the monster is called "'''Godzilla'''" in the film, and is still legally trademarked under that name in all media released prior to Toho acquiring the rights to the creature in 2003.
Zilla's name comes from [[Godzilla]]'s, with the "God" removed. According to [[Shogo Tomiyama]], this name was chosen because the [[Godzilla/TriStar|TriStar Godzilla]] "took the 'God' out of 'Godzilla.'"<ref name="God Out Of Godzilla">[http://web.archive.org/web/20050203181104/http://www.pennyblood.com/godzilla2.html INTERVIEW OF SHOGO TOMIYAMA AND RYUHEI KITAMURA.]</ref> Per Toho's insistence, all future incarnations of TriStar's Godzilla will be under the name "Zilla."
==Appearance==
{{Main|ShodaiJira}}
Zilla looks almost identical to the [[Godzilla/TriStar|TriStar Godzilla]], due to his CGI model being created simply by scanning [[Godzilla (1998 Trendmasters Toy Line)|Trendmasters' Ultimate Godzilla figure]].<ref>[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2011/01/07/godzilla-the-series-the-lost-trendmasters-toy-line/ GODZILLA: THE SERIES- The Lost Trendmasters Toy Line - SciFi Japan]</ref> In ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', the only differences in his appearance are his scutes, which point straight upward instead of curving forward, and his skin, which is more of a stone gray color rather than the dark blue coloration of the 1998 Godzilla. The spiky dewlap that was present on Godzilla 1998's neck does not seem to be present on Zilla.


Toho has declared that any subsequent appearances of the 1998 character will be under the name "Zilla," because according to [[Shogo Tomiyama]] it "took the 'God' out of 'Godzilla.'"<ref name="God Out Of Godzilla">[http://web.archive.org/web/20050203181104/http://www.pennyblood.com/godzilla2.html INTERVIEW OF SHOGO TOMIYAMA AND RYUHEI KITAMURA.]</ref>
In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla is given the exact design of the 1998 Godzilla, complete with curved scutes and blue skin. One feature unique to the IDW Zilla is the presence of a fifth digit on his hands.
==Appearance==
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Godzilla 1998/Zilla resembles modern depictions of theropod dinosaurs, specifically dromaeosaurids, with some inspiration from iguanas and crocodilians. He has a rough, square-shaped underbite and a pronounced chin, a long and thick neck with a small, spiky dewlap, large, fin-shaped scutes<ref name="Zilla Scutes">[http://wikizilla.org/wiki/File:Rulers_of_Earth_Issue_2_-_Page_9.png]</ref> (which differ greatly from [[Godzilla]]'s maple leaf-shaped {{scutes}}), and long, powerful legs and arms. His mouth is lipless with numerous small, pyramid-shaped teeth that are always visible, even when his mouth is closed, and stick out over both his upper and lower jaws, much like a crocodile. His eyes are fiery-looking, with bright yellow pupils and orange sclera. Each of his 13.7-meter-long feet possess three large, dinosaur-like primary digits on the front and a much smaller, seemingly vestigial, hallux on the back.
==Personality==
==Personality==
The 1998 Godzilla was originally a very animalistic, illusive and evasive, yet clever creature in his first film appearance, and he kept most, or at the very least, some, of these traits later on. He mostly ate fish, making him a piscivore, which he would also give his offspring. When being attacked, he would try to confuse his offenders and then attack them back, and he even faked his own death when the two [[Ohio Class Nuclear-Powered Sub]]marines shot two torpedoes at him. After his offspring were killed when the Madison Square Garden was bombed by the military, he showed a great amount of anger towards the main characters, who he may or may not have known were somewhat behind their deaths.
In ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', Zilla is completely under the control of the [[Xiliens]], and attacks [[Sydney]] under their orders. When he battles [[Godzilla/Final Wars|Godzilla]], Zilla, perhaps foolishly, attempts to attack Godzilla head-on by pouncing on him, which results in his quick demise.


In his later appearances in ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'', ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', and ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla, or [[Cyber-Godzilla]] in ''Godzilla: The Series''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> case, was shown to not run away nearly as much and tried to fight even when outmatched. In ''Godzilla: Final Wars'', he faced [[Godzilla]] head-on, a move that, while not smart, was brave, although this could be because he was under the [[Xiliens]]' control and was forced to fight Godzilla. In ''Godzilla: Rulers of Earth'', he retained many of the same abilities and characteristics of his 1998 appearance, although he lost his cowardly nature. He faced Godzilla head-on once again, evaded his attacks, and landed several attacks of his own. However, he retreated to the sea when Godzilla was close to killing him and he had just barely escaped Godzilla's grip. When Zilla resurfaced for the final battle against the [[Trilopod]]s, Zilla attacked head-on and viciously killed and wounded multiple Trilopods.
In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla is highly aggressive and extremely vicious, attacking Godzilla upon encountering him in [[Honolulu]]. Zilla holds his own in the battle by evading Godzilla's attacks and opportunistically striking him back, but retreats as soon as Godzilla gains the upper hand and nearly kills him. Zilla later takes up residence in the waters around the [[Monster Island]]s, but avoids going ashore where the other [[kaiju]] are. Zilla manages to evade the [[Trilopod]]s when they invade the islands and capture the kaiju, then follows them to Los Angeles and attacks them. During this battle, Zilla actively rescues [[Jet Jaguar]] from several Trilopods, then joins forces with Godzilla and the other monsters to defeat the alien menace. After the battle, Zilla and the other kaiju seemingly submit to Godzilla and follow him out to sea.
==Origins==
==Origins==
The 1998 Godzilla is a giant mutated marine iguana originating from a nuclear test in the [[Maruroa Atoll Islands]] of [[French Polynesia]].<ref name="Film">Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich (writers) & Roland Emmerich (director). ''[[Godzilla (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]''. (May 19, 1998). Film. [[TriStar Pictures|TriStar]].</ref> As the test was done in the summer of [[1968]], the creature grew over a period of approximately thirty years. His irradiated genes caused him to achieve a height of about sixty meters.
Zilla's origins go unexplained in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', and he is never even mentioned by name. According to the film's theater program, Zilla's "true identity is unknown, but according to one theory it may be the same monster that struck [[New York]] in {{tt|1997|Subsequent materials in the film's DVD release correct this year to 1998}}."<ref>[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2015/05/31/godzilla-unmade-the-history-of-jan-de-bonts-unproduced-tristar-film-part-4-of-4/ GODZILLA Unmade: The History of Jan De Bont's Unproduced TriStar Film - Part 4 of 4 - SciFi Japan]</ref> The book ''Godzilla: Final Wars Ultimate Collection'', published in 2005, reiterates this, stating "Informal information has been reported saying that the same kind of monster appeared on the east coast of the U.S. in 1998," obviously referencing the [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 American Godzilla film]]. The book also states that Zilla is "a mutated iguana that eats tuna as its meal."<ref name="GFWUC"/>
 
Zilla's origins go unexplained in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', and he is never even mentioned by name. According to the film's theater program, Zilla's "true identity is unknown, but according to one theory it may be the same monster that struck New York in {{tt|1997|Subsequent materials in the film's DVD release correct this year to 1998}}."<ref>[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2015/05/31/godzilla-unmade-the-history-of-jan-de-bonts-unproduced-tristar-film-part-4-of-4/ GODZILLA Unmade: The History of Jan De Bont's Unproduced TriStar Film - Part 4 of 4 - SciFi Japan]</ref>
 
In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla's origins are never directly discussed, but it is established that he is part of the natural balance of [[Earth]], along with all of the other Earth [[kaiju]]. Zilla's appearance on the [[Infant Island]] mural suggests that he is an ancient creature, instead of a mutated iguana like his previous incarnations.


In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla's origins are never directly discussed, but it is established that he is part of the natural balance of [[Earth]], along with all of the other Earth [[kaiju]]. Zilla's appearance on the [[Infant Island]] mural suggests that he is an ancient creature, instead of a mutated iguana like his film incarnation. In ''[[Godzilla: Oblivion]]'', Zilla is one of several kaiju that inhabits an alternate dimension where [[Godzilla]] rules.
==History==
==History==
===[[Godzilla (1998 film)|''GODZILLA'' (1998)]]===
[[File:Godzilla98.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[TriStarGoji|Godzilla]] in [[Godzilla (1998 film)|''GODZILLA'' (1998)]]]]A giant reptilian monster swam from the islands across the Pacific, attacking the cannery ship ''[[Kobayashi Maru]]'', and then stomped across Panama. From there it traveled up the American Eastern Seaboard, where it sank several American fishing boats. Later on, the creature arrived in New York City, wandering through the city and causing major damage. Eventually, it was lured into Flatiron Square with 20,000 pounds of fish. After escaping a military attack, the monster stomped through New York, necessitating the evacuation of the entire city. The monster was later labeled "Godzilla," after the lone survivor of the monster's attack on the ''Kobayashi Maru'' identified it as "''Gojira''."  The military battled Godzilla extensively, and seemingly killed it in the East River with torpedoes.
However, it had laid 228 eggs in and under [[Madison Square Garden]] (an arena in Midtown Manhattan), which hatched and filled the Garden with hundreds of [[Baby Zilla|Baby Godzilla]]s. The military bombed the Garden, slaying the infant 'Zillas. However, Godzilla then revealed itself to have survived, bursting up from underneath the street, and, after seeing its dead offspring, chased the heroes through [[New York]] across the [[Brooklyn Bridge]], where it became entangled in the suspension cables. It was then killed by [[F-18 Hornet]]s.
[[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|One unhatched offspring]] survived the destruction of Madison Square Garden. When it hatched, it imprinted upon Dr. [[Niko Tatopoulos]] shortly after the doctor discovered the egg. From there, the [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|new Godzilla]] accompanied Tatopoulos and his team, [[H.E.A.T.]], on their missions against various monsters mutated by nuclear experiments in ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]''.
===''[[Godzilla: The Series]]''===
[[File:Original Godzilla ep 1.png|thumb|right|200px|Godzilla in ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'']]{{Main|s=s|Cyber-Godzilla| and [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series]]}}
====''[[New Family: Part 1]]''====
In a recap of the ending of the [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 film]], Godzilla is killed on the [[Brooklyn Bridge]] by three [[F-18 Hornet]]s.
====''[[Monster Wars: Part 2]]''====
After his death, Godzilla's body was taken to a military base where it was studied. The base was eventually overtaken by [[Tachyons]], who used their technology to resurrect Godzilla as a cyborg called [[Cyber-Godzilla]]. He was then sent to eliminate [[H.E.A.T.]], who had sneaked into the facility, and when [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|the second Godzilla]] arrived to save them, he refused to fight his father and was taken under the control of the Tachyons. The father and son team gave chase, but were distracted by [[N.I.G.E.L.]], which allowed H.E.A.T. to escape. Cyber-Godzilla and the other mutations under Tachyon control were then sent out to various cities in order to destroy them. Cyber-Godzilla was chosen for [[Tokyo]].
====''[[Monster Wars: Part 3]]''====
The other mutations were saved from the control of the Tachyons, but Cyber-Godzilla remained loyal. He soon confronted his son, who decided to fight for his surrogate father, [[Niko Tatopoulos]], rather than his biological father. The two began to fight, with Godzilla ripping off Cyber-Godzilla's robotic arm and tearing out his internal mechanisms, killing him again.
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==Abilities==
==Abilities==
===Physical Strength===
===Jumping Abilities===
While not as physically powerful as the Japanese [[Godzilla]], Godzilla 1998 has shown a high amount of physical strength. He is able to sink three fishing boats by pulling them underwater despite them moving at full speed. He also dredged a large freighter onto shore with ease.
[[File:Final_Wars_-_FinalJira.png|thumb|right|200px|Zilla pounces at [[Godzilla/Final Wars|Godzilla]].]]
===Agility===
Zilla is an extraordinary jumper, capable of pouncing large distances to attack his enemies.
Both incarnations of the creature are extremely agile, possessing a land speed of 300 miles per hour.<ref name="Fact Book"/> This speed was showcased in the 1998 film when Godzilla was able to outrun multiple squadrons of [[AH-64 Apache]]s and, despite being in point-blank range, was able to dodge and avoid missiles launched at him with ease.
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===Camouflage===
===Speed and Agility===
Both incarnations of the character have shown an ability to camouflage to some extent. The 1998 Godzilla's skin color allows him to blend in well with New York City's architecture. This Godzilla also possesses an incredibly low body temperature, which renders him colder than his surroundings and unable to be detected by the military's thermal scanning.
In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla is incredibly fast and agile. Zilla tends to charge at his opponents, and is capable of quickly fleeing or evading enemies when he is overwhelmed.
 
In ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', Zilla's stone-gray skin color seemingly allows him to blend in with [[Sydney]]'s architecture.
===Biting and Slashing===
===Biting and Slashing===
Godzilla 1998 has five-foot-long teeth and six-foot-long talons,<ref name="Fact Book"/> which allow him to burrow through tough surfaces and chomp steel helicopters with little recoil.
In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla mauls his enemies with his claws and teeth. While these attacks are not extremely effective against [[Godzilla]], they are sufficient to tear apart [[Trilopod]]s.
===Burrowing===
===Burrowing===
He also has shown a remarkable burrowing ability, able to excavate the thick tar and concrete around New York with ease. Using this advantage, he was able to escape and hide from the United States Army.<ref name="Fact Book"/> This ability is also present in Zilla in ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', which allowed him to evade and ambush [[Godzilla]].
In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'' Zilla possesses the [[Godzilla/TriStar|TriStar Godzilla's]] ability to burrow through concrete and steel. Zilla uses this ability to evade and ambush Godzilla during their battle in [[Honolulu]].
===Durability===
Durability-wise, small arms fire is useless on him as well as standard tank rounds. The [[F-18 Hornet]]'s missile compliment proved strong enough to kill him, however it required at least twelve missiles to kill him.
===Power Breath===
Godzilla 1998 lacks the Japanese [[Godzilla]]'s iconic atomic breath, though he possesses a Power Breath (strong flammable winds of gas) which he can also ignite to form a wall or blast of flames. This Power Breath can send things weighing several tons flying away, including cars.<ref name="Fact Book"/>
 
In ''Final Wars'', Zilla is said by director [[Ryuhei Kitamura]] to possess an "acidic flame breath."{{citation needed}} This is most likely a variation of his previous incarnation's power breath, but it is never seen in use, only hinted at when Zilla emerges from behind an explosion similar to the one caused by Godzilla's power breath in the 1998 film.<ref>[[File:Zilla's Acidic Flame Breath.png|200px]]</ref>
===Atomic Breath===
When the 1998 Godzilla was revived and upgraded as [[Cyber-Godzilla]] in ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'', he gained a blue atomic breath, much like the Japanese [[Godzilla]]'s. [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|His son]] from ''Godzilla: The Series'' possesses a green atomic breath. In some of Patrick Tatopoulos' concept artwork for the 1998 film as well as in some artwork for merchandise related to the film, Godzilla is depicted firing atomic breath.
===Reproduction===
The 1998 Godzilla is capable of asexual reproduction, and is shown to have laid over 200 eggs in Madison Square Garden. The fact that this Godzilla laid eggs has led to [[Godzilla Misconceptions#Is Godzilla female?|a prevalent misconception]] regarding the character's gender, however like all other versions of Godzilla the 1998 Godzilla is officially recognized as a male creature, even in spite of its reproductive ability. Despite the monster's official gender, designer Patrick Tatopoulos has revealed that female genitalia were sculpted onto Godzilla's CGI model, though this is not plainly visible in the film.<ref>[[Godzilla (1998 film)|''GODZILLA'' (1998)]]. DVD. Special FX Supervisor Commentary.</ref>
===Intelligence===
===Intelligence===
While Godzilla 1998 relies on instinct to a greater degree than the Japanese [[Godzilla]], he is still shown to be capable of thinking in the midst of a battle and forming strategies. Throughout the 1998 film, Godzilla eludes the [[United States]] [[Military|military]], causing them to ultimately cause more damage to New York City than he does. Using his speed and camouflage, Godzilla evades several military helicopters and attacks them from behind. Later, he fakes his death by two torpedoes, causing the military to call off their attacks and allowing Godzilla to resurface later.
In ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', Zilla does not exhibit a great deal of strategy, as he (perhaps foolishly) attempts to attack Godzilla head-on, only to be swatted aside and quickly dispatched by his atomic breath. In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla seems to regain the 1998 Godzilla's intelligence, as he exhibits strategy in his battle with Godzilla, using his burrowing ability to evade a blast of Godzilla's atomic breath and even pulling Godzilla into the military's line of fire while the latter is grappling him. When Zilla realizes he has no chance of winning the fight, he waits for an opportunity and escapes to the ocean while Godzilla is distracted. Zilla later somehow manages to avoid capture by the [[Trilopod]]s when they attack the [[Monster Island]]s, and knows to travel to Los Angeles to join forces with the other Earth monsters and battle the Trilopods.
In ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', Zilla does not exhibit a great deal of strategy, as he (perhaps foolishly) attempts to attack Godzilla head-on, only to be swatted aside and quickly dispatched by his atomic breath. In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla seems to regain the 1998 Godzilla's intelligence, as he exhibits strategy in his battle with Godzilla, using his burrowing ability to evade a blast of Godzilla's atomic breath and even pulling Godzilla into the military's line of fire while the latter is grappling him. When Zilla realizes he has no chance of winning the fight, he waits for an opportunity and escapes to the ocean while Godzilla is distracted. Zilla later somehow manages to avoid capture by the [[Trilopod]]s when they attack the [[Monster Island]]s, and knows to travel to Los Angeles to join forces with the other Earth monsters and battle the Trilopods.
===Scutes===
===Scutes===
In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla displayed the ability to use his scutes as a weapon. Zilla ran at a Trilopod and bent downward, causing his scutes to slice its neck.
In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla displayed the ability to use his scutes as a weapon. Zilla ran at a Trilopod and bent downward, causing his scutes to slice its neck.
==Filmography==
==Filmography==
*[[Godzilla (1998 film)|''GODZILLA'' (1998)]] [as Godzilla]
*''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' (2004)
*''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'' (TV 1998-2000) [as Godzilla and [[Cyber-Godzilla]]]
*''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]'' (2001) [mentioned]
*''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' (2004) [as Zilla]
==[[Toho monsters in video games|Video Game Appearances]]==
==[[Toho monsters in video games|Video Game Appearances]]==
*''[[G-Patrol VR: Combat Simulator]]'' [as Godzilla]
*''[[Godzilla: Kaiju Collection]]''
*[[Godzilla (1998 Pinball Game)|''GODZILLA'' (Pinball)]]' [as Godzilla]
*''[[Godzilla: Online|GODZILLA: Online]]'' [as Godzilla]
*''[[Godzilla: Virtual Shakin'|GODZILLA: Virtual Shakin']]'' [as Godzilla]
*''[[Godzilla: Trading Battle]]'' [as GODZILLA]
*''[[Godzilla Generations]]'' [as Godzilla-USA/USA-Godzilla]
*''[[Godzilla: The Series (Gameboy)|Godzilla: The Series]]'' [as [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|Godzilla]]]
*''[[Godzilla The Series: Monster Wars]]'' [as [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|Godzilla]] and [[Cyber-Godzilla]]]
*''[[Godzilla: Kaiju Collection]]'' [as Zilla]
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Zilla USA 1.png|Godzilla-USA in ''[[Godzilla Generations]]''
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GODZILLA_USA.png
AMERICAN_GODZILLA_USA.png|GODZILLA in ''[[Godzilla: Trading Battle]]''
GKC Zilla.jpg|Zilla in ''[[Godzilla: Kaiju Collection]]''
GKC Zilla.jpg|Zilla in ''[[Godzilla: Kaiju Collection]]''
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==Comics==
==Comics==
===''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]''===
===''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]''===
Zilla appears in the [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 1|first issue of ''Godzilla: Rulers of Earth'']] as a rogue [[kaiju]]. He is first sighted by a submarine which mistakes him for Godzilla. He later makes landfall in Honolulu, Hawaii and is given the identification as "Zilla" due to radio interference. He then goes on a rampage while fighting the CKR forces stationed there before being attacked by [[Godzilla]], who has also arrived, and the two monsters prepare to fight. Godzilla tail-smacks Zilla into a building and blasts him with his atomic breath, similar to the way Godzilla finished him in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''. However, Zilla burrows underground and avoids the blast. Zilla then digs behind Godzilla and ambushes him. Godzilla and Zilla engage in a heated physical battle until Godzilla grabs Zilla by the neck and chokes him. Before Godzilla can kill Zilla, CKR opens fire on Godzilla, distracting him long enough for Zilla to escape to the sea.
Zilla appeared in the [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 1|first issue of ''Godzilla: Rulers of Earth'']] as a rogue [[kaiju]]. He was first sighted by a submarine which mistook him for Godzilla. He later made landfall in [[Honolulu]], [[Hawaii]] and was given the identification as "Zilla" due to radio interference. He then went on a rampage while fighting the CKR forces stationed there before being attacked by [[Godzilla]], who had also arrived, and the two monsters prepared to fight. Godzilla tail-smacked Zilla into a building and blasted him with his atomic breath, similar to the way Godzilla finished him in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''. However, Zilla burrowed underground and avoided the blast. Zilla then dug behind Godzilla and ambushed him. Godzilla and Zilla engaged in a heated physical battle until Godzilla grabbed Zilla by the neck and choked him. Before Godzilla could kill Zilla, CKR opened fire on Godzilla, distracting him long enough for Zilla to escape to the sea.


In this series, Zilla bears more of a resemblance to his [[TriStarGoji|1998 Godzilla design]] as opposed to his [[ShodaiJira|2004 ''Final Wars'' design]]. Although any real powers have yet to be seen, he appears to have an extremely thick hide as implied to him sustaining multiple hits from artillery fire. He also is very quick and actually does not run away strictly like his 1998 film incarnation, but instead has an attitude more like the [[Godzilla/Godzilla: The Series|animated series incarnation]], not running away until Godzilla almost kills him.
Zilla reappeared in [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 13|''Godzilla: Rulers of Earth'' #13]], where he was spotted swimming in the waters around the [[Monster Island]]s. Zilla apparently avoided capture when the [[Trilopod]]s invaded the Monster Islands, as he was not seen inside the Trilopod hive.
 
Zilla reappears in [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 13|''Rulers of Earth'' #13]], where he is spotted swimming in the waters around the [[Monster Island]]s. Zilla apparently avoided capture when the [[Trilopod]]s invaded the Monster Islands, as he was not seen inside the Trilopod hive.


Zilla returned in [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 25|the final issue]], where he suddenly appeared in Los Angeles and saved [[Jet Jaguar]] from a Trilopod with Godzilla's characteristics. Zilla then took part in the final battle against the Trilopods alongside Godzilla and the other Earth monsters, managing to injure and kill several of the creatures. Zilla attempted to battle [[Magita]], the gigantic Trilopod queen, but was kicked aside by its massive legs. After Godzilla destroyed Magita, Zilla and the other monsters followed Godzilla out to sea.
Zilla returned in [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 25|the final issue]], where he suddenly appeared in Los Angeles and saved [[Jet Jaguar]] from a Trilopod with Godzilla's characteristics. Zilla then took part in the final battle against the Trilopods alongside Godzilla and the other Earth monsters, managing to injure and kill several of the creatures. Zilla attempted to battle [[Magita]], the gigantic Trilopod queen, but was kicked aside by its massive legs. After Godzilla destroyed Magita, Zilla and the other monsters followed Godzilla out to sea.
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Godzilla_rulers_of_earth_issue_2_by_kaijusamurai-d61cjvg.jpg|Zilla against Godzilla on the cover for [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 2|issue #2]] of ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', with Zilla bearing the same design as the [[TriStarGoji|1998 Godzilla]] as opposed to the [[ShodaiJira|2004 Zilla]]
Godzilla_rulers_of_earth_issue_2_by_kaijusamurai-d61cjvg.jpg|Zilla against Godzilla on the cover for [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 2|issue #2]] of ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]''
ZillaIDW.png|Zilla in ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]''
ZillaIDW.png|Zilla in ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]''
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ZillaIDW2.png|A soldier identifying the creature as Zilla
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250585728572.jpeg|Zilla in ''[[Godzilla: Oblivion]]'' [[Godzilla: Oblivion Issue 5|#5]]
250585728572.jpeg|Zilla in ''[[Godzilla: Oblivion]]'' [[Godzilla: Oblivion Issue 5|#5]]
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==[[Zilla/Gallery|Gallery]]==
==Gallery==
{{Main|Zilla/Gallery}}
{{Main|Zilla/Gallery}}
==Sightings==
*Three music videos taken from ''[[Godzilla (1998 film album)|Godzilla: The Album]]'' feature Godzilla 1998.
*In the the episodes "Tales Of Suspense Part 1 and 2" of the Marvel Animated Series [[w:c:ironman:Iron Man: Armored Adventures|Iron Man: Armored Adventures]], the [[w:c:marvel:Makluans|Makluan]] [[w:c:marvel:Fin Fang Foom (Earth-904913)|Fin Fang Foom]] has Zilla's roar.
*The Terrorcons Cruellock and Doomlock from ''Transformers Energon'' are directly based on Zilla's design. Cruellock in particular looks like [[Cyber-Godzilla]] due to its color scheme.
*In ''[[Pokémon#Generation V|Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', the legendary Pokémon Kyurem has the roars of Zilla.
* In the video game ''[[w:c:lego:LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham|LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham]]'', a dinosaur in the Batcave's Trophy Room uses Zilla's roar when activated.
*Footage of the 1998 Godzilla appears in the 2014 music video "Godzilla" by Mefjus and Dope D.O.D.<ref name="Godzilla DopeDOD">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o_eKqPeUAo Mefjus feat. Dope D.O.D - Godzilla (Official Video) - YouTube]</ref>
==Roar==
==Roar==
Godzilla 1998's roars seem to be a mix between the roars of the Japanese [[Godzilla]] from the [[Showa era|1960's-1970's]] and elephant sounds, demonstrated when he got hit by torpedoes and groaned like an elephant. When submerged, Godzilla 1998 made a moaning sound created from the song of a humpback whale. The monster's roars were made by Gary A. Hecker and [[Frank Welker]]. Zilla's roars were the same as Godzilla 1998's roars, but mostly used the elephant-like roars rather than the Godzilla-based ones. In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla's roar is written as "''SKREEEEEENK''."
In ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', Zilla's roars are recycled from the [[Godzilla/TriStar|TriStar Godzilla's]] roars, themselves a combination of the [[Godzilla/Showa|Showa Godzilla's]] roars and elephant sounds. Zilla's roars seem to be mostly the elephant-based roars, rather than the Godzilla-based ones. In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', Zilla's roar is written as "''SKREEEEEENK''."
 
The 1998 monster's roars were later used for the [[Godzilla/Godzilla_2000|Japanese Godzilla]] in the American version of ''[[Godzilla 2000: Millennium|Godzilla 2000]]'' and [[ThirdStreetGoji|his cameo appearance]] in ''Always: Sunset on Third Street 2''. Zilla in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'' also used these same roars, only slightly modified.
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==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
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*Yiddish: זיללאַ
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Zilla was considered for ''[[Godzilla: Unleashed]]'', but didn't make the cut due to his lack of popularity during production on the previous games.<ref name="Zilla WAS Scrapped">[http://www.tohokingdom.com/images/vg/project-g/simon-podcast_2.4.mp3 Zilla, Cloverfield and Bagan Scrapped From Unleashed - Simon Strange Interview]</ref><ref name="Zilla In Unleashed">[http://www.tohokingdom.com/images/vg/project-g/simon-podcast_2.3.mp3 Zilla Scrapped From Unleashed - Simon Strange Interview]</ref>
*Zilla was briefly considered for inclusion in the video game ''[[Godzilla: Unleashed]]'', but didn't make the cut due to his lack of popularity during production on the previous games.<ref name="Zilla WAS Scrapped">[http://www.tohokingdom.com/images/vg/project-g/simon-podcast_2.4.mp3 Zilla, Cloverfield and Bagan Scrapped From Unleashed - Simon Strange Interview]</ref><ref name="Zilla In Unleashed">[http://www.tohokingdom.com/images/vg/project-g/simon-podcast_2.3.mp3 Zilla Scrapped From Unleashed - Simon Strange Interview]</ref>
*Despite its appearance suggesting otherwise, the 1998 Godzilla is actually a mutated marine iguana, and not a theropod dinosaur or a prehistoric reptile like the Japanese [[Godzilla]].
*After Zilla is dispatched by [[Godzilla/Final Wars|Godzilla]] in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', [[X]] angrily says "I knew that tuna-eating monster was worthless," a reference to the [[Godzilla/TriStar|TriStar Godzilla's]] diet of fish in the [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 film]]. In the film's English dub, X calls Zilla a "tuna head."
**According to [[Godzilla (1998 film)|the movie]], the 1998 Godzilla was created by nuclear fallout on French Polynesia. However, marine iguanas are indigenous to the Galápagos Islands.<ref name="Galapagos">[http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/marine-iguana/ Marine Iguanas - NG]</ref>
*[[Shogo Tomiyama]] and [[Ryuhei Kitamura]] did not originally intend to include Zilla in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'', but upon learning that they could use the TriStar Godzilla in the film, they decided to feature him as the new monster Zilla. Zilla's late addition may be responsible for the monster's lack of appearances in merchandise and promotional materials for the film.
*The 1998 monster was designed based on only the instructions that it should be agile and fast.
*Zilla is the only monster in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'' to be portrayed entirely through computer-generated imagery, a possible nod to the extensive use of CGI in the [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 film]].
*Both versions of this monster's colors suit him to better camouflage within an urban environment, so as to be harder to spot. In the 1998 film, Godzilla's body is a silvery blue to almost black color, allowing him to blend in with New York's architecture. In ''Final Wars'', Zilla's body is a stone gray color, which blends in better with Sydney's architecture.
*Zilla's quick destruction at the hands of Godzilla in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'' was likely a nod to how many fans were dissatisfied with TriStar's depiction of Godzilla.
*This monster's attack on New York City was referenced in ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]''; although the American experts believe that it was [[Godzilla]], the Japanese do not.
*In ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', when Zilla is seen swimming in the waters around the [[Monster Island]]s, the character Chavez suggests that Zilla may be reluctant to set foot on the islands because he isn't welcome. Lucy assures him that the other monsters will eventually come to accept him. This is most likely an inside joke referencing the Godzilla fanbase's reluctance to accept Zilla as an honorary kaiju.
*Toho had clear communication with TriStar during the development of the 1998 film. When asked about Hollywood's 1998 film interpretation of Godzilla, [[Shogo Tomiyama]] stated: "''There was always very good communication between Tokyo and Hollywood. We knew exactly how they were going to do it, and we knew what Godzilla was going to look like.''"<ref name="God Out Of Godzilla"/>
*In an interview with ''[[Wikipedia:Starlog|Starlog]]'', [[Dean Devlin]] mentioned that in [[Godzilla (1994 film)|several earlier drafts of the 1998 film]], Godzilla was to have been created by aliens rather than nuclear testing. Devlin said that the filmmakers stuck with Godzilla's traditional nuclear origin because it was something they "felt strongly about not abandoning" and that they thought "it was too important to what Godzilla is all about."<ref>Warren, Bill. (June 1998) Godzilla Confidential. ''Starlog'', 251, p. 56. ([https://archive.org/stream/starlog_magazine-251/251#page/n55/mode/2up read] on the [[Wikipedia:Internet Archive|Internet Archive]])</ref>
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Zilla™ trademark icon
Zilla™
Zilla in Godzilla: Final Wars
Alternate names Tuna-Head
Subtitle(s) Strong-Legged Monster
(強足怪獣,   Tsuyo Ashi Kaijū)[1]
Species Mutant Iguana[2]
Height 90 meters[2]
Weight Unknown[2]
Controlled by Xiliens
Allies Jet JaguarGRoE, GodzillaGRoE, King CaesarGRoE, RodanGRoE, AnguirusGRoE, KumongaGRoE, GorosaurusGRoE, BaragonGRoE, KamoebasGRoE, TitanosaurusGRoE, VaranGRoE,
SandaGRoE, GairaGRoE
Enemies Godzilla, TrilopodsGRoE, MagitaGRoE
Created by Shogo Tomiyama, Ryuhei Kitamura
Played by Computer-Generated Imagery
First appearance Godzilla: Final Wars
Design(s) ShodaiJira
Roar(s)
More roars
For the original 1998 incarnation of this monster, see Godzilla/TriStar.
“
I knew that tuna-eating monster was worthless!
„ 

— X, after Zilla is defeated by Godzilla (Godzilla: Final Wars)

Zilla (ジラ,   Jira) is a giant mutant iguana kaiju[2] created by Toho that first appeared in the 2004 Godzilla film, Godzilla: Final Wars.

Name

Zilla's name comes from Godzilla's, with the "God" removed. According to Shogo Tomiyama, this name was chosen because the TriStar Godzilla "took the 'God' out of 'Godzilla.'"[3] Per Toho's insistence, all future incarnations of TriStar's Godzilla will be under the name "Zilla."

Appearance

Main article: ShodaiJira.

Zilla looks almost identical to the TriStar Godzilla, due to his CGI model being created simply by scanning Trendmasters' Ultimate Godzilla figure.[4] In Godzilla: Final Wars, the only differences in his appearance are his scutes, which point straight upward instead of curving forward, and his skin, which is more of a stone gray color rather than the dark blue coloration of the 1998 Godzilla. The spiky dewlap that was present on Godzilla 1998's neck does not seem to be present on Zilla.

In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Zilla is given the exact design of the 1998 Godzilla, complete with curved scutes and blue skin. One feature unique to the IDW Zilla is the presence of a fifth digit on his hands.

Personality

In Godzilla: Final Wars, Zilla is completely under the control of the Xiliens, and attacks Sydney under their orders. When he battles Godzilla, Zilla, perhaps foolishly, attempts to attack Godzilla head-on by pouncing on him, which results in his quick demise.

In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Zilla is highly aggressive and extremely vicious, attacking Godzilla upon encountering him in Honolulu. Zilla holds his own in the battle by evading Godzilla's attacks and opportunistically striking him back, but retreats as soon as Godzilla gains the upper hand and nearly kills him. Zilla later takes up residence in the waters around the Monster Islands, but avoids going ashore where the other kaiju are. Zilla manages to evade the Trilopods when they invade the islands and capture the kaiju, then follows them to Los Angeles and attacks them. During this battle, Zilla actively rescues Jet Jaguar from several Trilopods, then joins forces with Godzilla and the other monsters to defeat the alien menace. After the battle, Zilla and the other kaiju seemingly submit to Godzilla and follow him out to sea.

Origins

Zilla's origins go unexplained in Godzilla: Final Wars, and he is never even mentioned by name. According to the film's theater program, Zilla's "true identity is unknown, but according to one theory it may be the same monster that struck New York in 1997."[5] The book Godzilla: Final Wars Ultimate Collection, published in 2005, reiterates this, stating "Informal information has been reported saying that the same kind of monster appeared on the east coast of the U.S. in 1998," obviously referencing the 1998 American Godzilla film. The book also states that Zilla is "a mutated iguana that eats tuna as its meal."[2]

In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Zilla's origins are never directly discussed, but it is established that he is part of the natural balance of Earth, along with all of the other Earth kaiju. Zilla's appearance on the Infant Island mural suggests that he is an ancient creature, instead of a mutated iguana like his film incarnation. In Godzilla: Oblivion, Zilla is one of several kaiju that inhabits an alternate dimension where Godzilla rules.

History

Millennium Series

Godzilla: Final Wars

Zilla in Godzilla: Final Wars

Zilla was sent to attack Sydney, Australia, under the command of the Xiliens. The towering reptile terrorized the city, destroying cars and eating civilians. Suddenly, Zilla and all of the other kaiju that had appeared around the world were teleported away by the Xiliens, who claimed to have come to save humanity. After the Xiliens' true intent, to take over the world and harvest mankind's mitochondria, was revealed, they re-released all of their monsters. The Earth Defense Force freed Godzilla from Area G in Antarctica and led him across the world to defeat the Xiliens' monsters. X had Zilla redeployed in Sydney to battle Godzilla. Zilla pounced at Godzilla, but Godzilla swung his tail and knocked the monster into the Sydney Opera House before incinerating him with his atomic breath. Following Zilla's defeat, X simply remarked that he "knew that tuna-eating monster was useless."


Abilities

Jumping Abilities

Zilla pounces at Godzilla.

Zilla is an extraordinary jumper, capable of pouncing large distances to attack his enemies.

Speed and Agility

In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Zilla is incredibly fast and agile. Zilla tends to charge at his opponents, and is capable of quickly fleeing or evading enemies when he is overwhelmed.

Biting and Slashing

In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Zilla mauls his enemies with his claws and teeth. While these attacks are not extremely effective against Godzilla, they are sufficient to tear apart Trilopods.

Burrowing

In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Zilla possesses the TriStar Godzilla's ability to burrow through concrete and steel. Zilla uses this ability to evade and ambush Godzilla during their battle in Honolulu.

Intelligence

In Godzilla: Final Wars, Zilla does not exhibit a great deal of strategy, as he (perhaps foolishly) attempts to attack Godzilla head-on, only to be swatted aside and quickly dispatched by his atomic breath. In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Zilla seems to regain the 1998 Godzilla's intelligence, as he exhibits strategy in his battle with Godzilla, using his burrowing ability to evade a blast of Godzilla's atomic breath and even pulling Godzilla into the military's line of fire while the latter is grappling him. When Zilla realizes he has no chance of winning the fight, he waits for an opportunity and escapes to the ocean while Godzilla is distracted. Zilla later somehow manages to avoid capture by the Trilopods when they attack the Monster Islands, and knows to travel to Los Angeles to join forces with the other Earth monsters and battle the Trilopods.

Scutes

In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Zilla displayed the ability to use his scutes as a weapon. Zilla ran at a Trilopod and bent downward, causing his scutes to slice its neck.

Filmography

Video Game Appearances

Comics

Godzilla: Rulers of Earth

Zilla appeared in the first issue of Godzilla: Rulers of Earth as a rogue kaiju. He was first sighted by a submarine which mistook him for Godzilla. He later made landfall in Honolulu, Hawaii and was given the identification as "Zilla" due to radio interference. He then went on a rampage while fighting the CKR forces stationed there before being attacked by Godzilla, who had also arrived, and the two monsters prepared to fight. Godzilla tail-smacked Zilla into a building and blasted him with his atomic breath, similar to the way Godzilla finished him in Godzilla: Final Wars. However, Zilla burrowed underground and avoided the blast. Zilla then dug behind Godzilla and ambushed him. Godzilla and Zilla engaged in a heated physical battle until Godzilla grabbed Zilla by the neck and choked him. Before Godzilla could kill Zilla, CKR opened fire on Godzilla, distracting him long enough for Zilla to escape to the sea.

Zilla reappeared in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #13, where he was spotted swimming in the waters around the Monster Islands. Zilla apparently avoided capture when the Trilopods invaded the Monster Islands, as he was not seen inside the Trilopod hive.

Zilla returned in the final issue, where he suddenly appeared in Los Angeles and saved Jet Jaguar from a Trilopod with Godzilla's characteristics. Zilla then took part in the final battle against the Trilopods alongside Godzilla and the other Earth monsters, managing to injure and kill several of the creatures. Zilla attempted to battle Magita, the gigantic Trilopod queen, but was kicked aside by its massive legs. After Godzilla destroyed Magita, Zilla and the other monsters followed Godzilla out to sea.

Godzilla: Oblivion

Zilla appeared at the very end of the fourth issue of Godzilla: Oblivion, where he emerged from an interdimensional portal alongside Biollante, Rodan, Mothra, Anguirus and King Caesar. In the following issue, where Hedorah joined the monsters, Zilla wandered off and rampaged through the city on his own while most of the other monsters tried to battle Mecha-King Ghidorah. Later, after Mecha-King Ghidorah was defeated by Godzilla, all of the monsters were left behind as the humans left the Earth as it became covered by tiny robotic cells that served as interdimensional doorways.

Gallery

Main article: Zilla/Gallery.

Roar

In Godzilla: Final Wars, Zilla's roars are recycled from the TriStar Godzilla's roars, themselves a combination of the Showa Godzilla's roars and elephant sounds. Zilla's roars seem to be mostly the elephant-based roars, rather than the Godzilla-based ones. In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Zilla's roar is written as "SKREEEEEENK."

Godzilla 1998 and Zilla's roars

In Other Languages

  • Serbian: Зила
  • Russian: Зилла
  • Bengali: জেলা
  • Chinese: 斯拉
  • Gujarati: જીલ્લા
  • Hebrew: זילה
  • Hindi: जिला
  • Kannada: ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ
  • Korean: 질라
  • Marathi: जिल्हा
  • Telugu: జిల్లా
  • Urdu: ضلع
  • Yiddish: זיללאַ

Trivia

  • Zilla was briefly considered for inclusion in the video game Godzilla: Unleashed, but didn't make the cut due to his lack of popularity during production on the previous games.[6][7]
  • After Zilla is dispatched by Godzilla in Godzilla: Final Wars, X angrily says "I knew that tuna-eating monster was worthless," a reference to the TriStar Godzilla's diet of fish in the 1998 film. In the film's English dub, X calls Zilla a "tuna head."
  • Shogo Tomiyama and Ryuhei Kitamura did not originally intend to include Zilla in Godzilla: Final Wars, but upon learning that they could use the TriStar Godzilla in the film, they decided to feature him as the new monster Zilla. Zilla's late addition may be responsible for the monster's lack of appearances in merchandise and promotional materials for the film.
  • Zilla is the only monster in Godzilla: Final Wars to be portrayed entirely through computer-generated imagery, a possible nod to the extensive use of CGI in the 1998 film.
  • Zilla's quick destruction at the hands of Godzilla in Godzilla: Final Wars was likely a nod to how many fans were dissatisfied with TriStar's depiction of Godzilla.
  • In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, when Zilla is seen swimming in the waters around the Monster Islands, the character Chavez suggests that Zilla may be reluctant to set foot on the islands because he isn't welcome. Lucy assures him that the other monsters will eventually come to accept him. This is most likely an inside joke referencing the Godzilla fanbase's reluctance to accept Zilla as an honorary kaiju.

References

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  1. ↑ Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia. Shogakukan. 23 July 2014. p. 117. ISBN 4-096-82090-3. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Godzilla: Final Wars Ultimate Collection (2nd Edition). Shogakukan. 1 March 2005. p. 10. ISBN 4-09-101471-2. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ↑ INTERVIEW OF SHOGO TOMIYAMA AND RYUHEI KITAMURA.
  4. ↑ GODZILLA: THE SERIES- The Lost Trendmasters Toy Line - SciFi Japan
  5. ↑ GODZILLA Unmade: The History of Jan De Bont's Unproduced TriStar Film - Part 4 of 4 - SciFi Japan
  6. ↑ Zilla, Cloverfield and Bagan Scrapped From Unleashed - Simon Strange Interview
  7. ↑ Zilla Scrapped From Unleashed - Simon Strange Interview
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