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|caption          =Fake Godzilla in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
|caption          =Fake Godzilla in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
|name            =Fake Godzilla
|name            =Fake Godzilla
|species          =Robot
|species          =Disguised [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla]],{{sup|[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla|GvMG]]}},<br>Robotic Godzilla Impostor{{sup|[[Godzilla Island (Series)|GI]]}}
|nicknames        =Godzilla, Mechagodzilla
|nicknames        =Godzilla, Mechagodzilla
|height          =50 meters
|height          =50 meters<ref name="GodzillaCompendium">{{cite book|title=[[The Official Godzilla Compendium]]|author=J.D. Lees, Marc Cerasini|date=24 March [[1998]]|publisher= [[Random House]]|page=135|isbn=0279888225}}<br>[[File:Compendium21.png|150px]]</ref>
|weight          =40,000 metric tons
|weight          =40,000 metric tons<ref name="GodzillaCompendium"/>
|forms            =[[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla]]
|forms            =[[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla]]
|controlled      =[[Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens]]{{sup|[[Godzilla vs.  Mechagodzilla|GvM]]}}, [[Xiliens]]{{sup|[[Godzilla Island|GI]]}}, [[Cryogs]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}
|controlled      =[[Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens]]{{sup|[[Godzilla vs.  Mechagodzilla|GvMG]]}}, [[Xiliens]]{{sup|[[Godzilla Island|GI]]}}, [[Cryogs]]{{sup|[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth|GRoE]]}}
|relationships    =[[Godzilla]] {{Small|(Counterpart)}},<br>[[Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens]] {{Small|(Creators)}}
|relationships    =[[Godzilla]] {{Small|(Counterpart)}},<br>[[Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens]] {{Small|(Creators)}}{{sup|[[Godzilla vs.  Mechagodzilla|GvMG]]}}
|allies          =None
|enemies          =[[Anguirus]], [[Godzilla]]
|enemies          =[[Anguirus]], [[Godzilla]]
|created          =[[Jun Fukuda]], [[Tomoyuki Tanaka]]
|created          =[[Jun Fukuda]], [[Tomoyuki Tanaka]]
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'''Fake Godzilla''' {{Nihongo|にせゴジラ|Nise Gojira}} is a disguise of the alien [[:Category:Mecha|mecha]], [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla]], created by [[Toho]] that first appeared in the [[1974]] [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]], ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]''.
'''Fake Godzilla''' {{Nihongo|にせゴジラ|Nise Gojira}} is a robotic [[Godzilla]] impostor created by [[Toho]] that first appeared in the [[1974]] [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]], ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]''.


When it first emerged from [[Mount Fuji]], Mechagodzilla wore a pseudo-reptilian skin that allowed it to almost seamlessly resemble [[Godzilla/Showa|Godzilla]]. This disguise was damaged in battle with [[Anguirus]], and eventually completely removed in battle with Godzilla himself. Mechagodzilla has frequently worn the Fake Godzilla disguise in non-film media such as video games and comics, while Fake Godzilla appeared as its own individual monster in the 1997 television series ''[[Godzilla Island (Series)|Godzilla Island]]''.
When it first emerged from [[Mount Fuji]], [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla]] wore a pseudo-reptilian skin that allowed it to almost seamlessly resemble [[Godzilla/Showa|Godzilla]]. This disguise was damaged in battle with [[Anguirus]], and eventually completely removed in battle with Godzilla himself. Mechagodzilla has frequently worn the Fake Godzilla disguise in non-film media such as video games and comics, while Fake Godzilla appeared as its own individual monster in the 1997 television series ''[[Godzilla Island (Series)|Godzilla Island]]''.
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==Name==
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In ''[[Godzilla Island (Series)|Godzilla Island]]'', Fake Godzilla is portrayed with another of the same figure used to portray Godzilla in the show. After it is exposed as a fake, the suit has a metallic torso identical to that of the Showa Mechagodzilla visible underneath its skin.  
In ''[[Godzilla Island (Series)|Godzilla Island]]'', Fake Godzilla is portrayed with another of the same figure used to portray Godzilla in the show. After it is exposed as a fake, the suit has a metallic torso identical to that of the Showa Mechagodzilla visible underneath its skin.  
==Origins==
==Origins==
Fake Godzilla was a disguise for the [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|first Mechagodzilla]] created by the [[Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens]].
In ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]'', Fake Godzilla was a disguise for the [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla]] created by the [[Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens]]. In ''[[Godzilla Island (Series)|Godzilla Island]]'', Fake Godzilla was a robotic impostor used by the [[Xiliens]] to frame the real [[Godzilla]].
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==History==
==History==
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[[File:Cast_fakegodzilla.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Fake Godzilla in ''[[Godzilla Island (Series)|Godzilla Island]]'']]Fake Godzilla appeared in ''[[Godzilla Island (Series)|Godzilla Island]]'' episodes 16-20. Fake Godzilla is being controlled by [[Zaguresu]] and went on a rampage across Japan. Believed to be the [[Godzilla|real Godzilla]], he was put in a cave in handcuffs. The cave was blocked by metal bars, almost like he was in jail.
[[File:Cast_fakegodzilla.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Fake Godzilla in ''[[Godzilla Island (Series)|Godzilla Island]]'']]Fake Godzilla appeared in ''[[Godzilla Island (Series)|Godzilla Island]]'' episodes 16-20. Fake Godzilla is being controlled by [[Zaguresu]] and went on a rampage across Japan. Believed to be the [[Godzilla|real Godzilla]], he was put in a cave in handcuffs. The cave was blocked by metal bars, almost like he was in jail.


[[Megalon]] and [[Battra]] flew to [[Godzilla Island (Location)|Godzilla Island]] and attacked. They were eventually driven off by [[Rodan]], [[Mothra]], [[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]] and [[M.O.G.U.E.R.A.|Moguera]] after a quick fight, but this distraction allowed Fake Godzilla to escape. He rampaged through Japan again. Still thinking he was the real Godzilla, the [[G-Guard Commander]] warned that if Fake Godzilla didn't stop, he would have to be destroyed. [[Torema]] flew to Japan and pleaded for Fake Godzilla to stop, but was shot down. However, the ship was grabbed. The [[Godzilla|real Godzilla]] had come. He blasted Fake Godzilla, burning off some of the rubber skin and revealing metal inside, proving he was a fake. Godzilla fought and easily destroyed the copy-cat. Zaguresu then revealed she had tried to frame [[Godzilla]]. It is likely this Cybot was not the [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Showa Mechagodzilla]] given how easy [[Godzilla]] destroyed him.
[[Megalon]] and [[Battra]] flew to [[Godzilla Island (Location)|Godzilla Island]] and attacked. They were eventually driven off by [[Rodan]], [[Mothra]], [[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]] and [[M.O.G.U.E.R.A.|Moguera]] after a quick fight, but this distraction allowed Fake Godzilla to escape. He rampaged through Japan again. Still thinking he was the real Godzilla, the [[G-Guard Commander]] warned that if Fake Godzilla didn't stop, he would have to be destroyed. [[Torema]] flew to Japan and pleaded for Fake Godzilla to stop, but was shot down. However, the ship was grabbed. The [[Godzilla|real Godzilla]] had come. He blasted Fake Godzilla, burning off some of the rubber skin and revealing metal inside, proving he was a fake. Godzilla fought and easily destroyed the copy-cat. Zaguresu then revealed she had tried to frame [[Godzilla]].
==Filmography==
==Filmography==
*''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]'' (1974)
*''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]'' (1974)
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===''[[Super Godzilla]]''===
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Fake Godzilla appears in the U.S. version of ''[[Super Godzilla]]'' as its weakest enemy, it only needs one hit to be defeated. However, once hit, it becomes [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla]], the true boss of the stage.
Fake Godzilla appears in the U.S. version of ''[[Super Godzilla]]'' as its weakest enemy, it only needs one hit to be defeated. However, once hit, it becomes [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla]], the true boss of the stage.
==Comics==
==Comics==
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[[File:'92 Kodansha Manga - Fake Godzilla appears.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Fake Godzilla in [[Godzilla, King of the Monsters (Kodansha Manga Series)|Kodansha's ''Godzilla, King of the Monsters'' manga]]]]
[[File:'92 Kodansha Manga - Fake Godzilla appears.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Fake Godzilla in [[Godzilla, King of the Monsters (Kodansha Manga Series)|Kodansha's ''Godzilla, King of the Monsters'' manga]]]]
After [[Doctor Oniyama]] finished rebuilding [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla]] for the third time, he crafted a false skin over it which acted as a disguise, recreating Fake Godzilla. Fake Godzilla attacked Tokyo on Oniyama's orders, but was revealed after [[Yosuke Hideo]] shot away several areas of the robot's skin with his [[ASTOL-MB93]].
After [[Doctor Oniyama]] finished rebuilding [[Mechagodzilla/Showa|Mechagodzilla]] for the third time, he crafted a false skin over it which disguised it as [[Godzilla]]. Fake Godzilla attacked Tokyo on Oniyama's orders, but its true colors were revealed after [[Yosuke Hideo]] shot away several areas of the robot's skin with his [[ASTOL-MB93]].
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[[File:Fake Godzilla GRoE.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Fake Godzilla in ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'' [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 13|#13]]]]
[[File:Fake Godzilla GRoE.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Fake Godzilla in ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'' [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 13|#13]]]]

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Fake Godzilla
Fake Godzilla in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Alternate names Godzilla, Mechagodzilla
Species Disguised Mechagodzilla,GvMG,
Robotic Godzilla ImpostorGI
Height 50 meters[1]
Weight 40,000 metric tons[1]
Forms Mechagodzilla
Controlled by Black Hole Planet 3 AliensGvMG, XiliensGI, CryogsGRoE
Relations Godzilla (Counterpart),
Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens (Creators)GvMG
Enemies Anguirus, Godzilla
Created by Jun Fukuda, Tomoyuki Tanaka
First appearance Latest appearance
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla Godzilla Island
Roar(s)
More roars

Fake Godzilla (にせゴジラ,   Nise Gojira) is a robotic Godzilla impostor created by Toho that first appeared in the 1974 Godzilla film, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.

When it first emerged from Mount Fuji, Mechagodzilla wore a pseudo-reptilian skin that allowed it to almost seamlessly resemble Godzilla. This disguise was damaged in battle with Anguirus, and eventually completely removed in battle with Godzilla himself. Mechagodzilla has frequently worn the Fake Godzilla disguise in non-film media such as video games and comics, while Fake Godzilla appeared as its own individual monster in the 1997 television series Godzilla Island.

Name

The "fake" in Fake Godzilla's Japanese name is sometimes spelled in either kanji (偽), katakana (ニセ), or hiragana (にせ) characters, though all of these spellings are pronounced "nise."

Design

In Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, Fake Godzilla looks almost identical to the MegaroGoji suit. At first, Fake Godzilla was portrayed using the actual MegaroGoji suit, but after Anguirus exposes metal on its arm, it is portrayed using a second suit that has some differences from the MegaroGoji. This suit features a more pronounced nose, sharper pointed teeth, and sinister-looking eyes. This suit also features stiff elongated fingers designed to resemble Mechagodzilla's finger missiles.

In Godzilla Island, Fake Godzilla is portrayed with another of the same figure used to portray Godzilla in the show. After it is exposed as a fake, the suit has a metallic torso identical to that of the Showa Mechagodzilla visible underneath its skin.

Origins

In Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, Fake Godzilla was a disguise for the Mechagodzilla created by the Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens. In Godzilla Island, Fake Godzilla was a robotic impostor used by the Xiliens to frame the real Godzilla.

History

Showa Series

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

Fake Godzilla first appeared at Mount Fuji and attacked a nearby apartment building. Anguirus soon arrived and attacked Fake Godzilla, realizing he was a fake. He battled Fake Godzilla, and tore off a piece of his skin, revealing metal underneath. Fake Godzilla broke Anguirus' jaw, sending him retreating back underground. He was attacked by real Godzilla later that night while attacking Tokyo, and they fought until Fake Godzilla was revealed to be an impostor. Fake Godzilla was a robot Godzilla in disguise.


Godzilla Island

Fake Godzilla in Godzilla Island

Fake Godzilla appeared in Godzilla Island episodes 16-20. Fake Godzilla is being controlled by Zaguresu and went on a rampage across Japan. Believed to be the real Godzilla, he was put in a cave in handcuffs. The cave was blocked by metal bars, almost like he was in jail.

Megalon and Battra flew to Godzilla Island and attacked. They were eventually driven off by Rodan, Mothra, Mechagodzilla and Moguera after a quick fight, but this distraction allowed Fake Godzilla to escape. He rampaged through Japan again. Still thinking he was the real Godzilla, the G-Guard Commander warned that if Fake Godzilla didn't stop, he would have to be destroyed. Torema flew to Japan and pleaded for Fake Godzilla to stop, but was shot down. However, the ship was grabbed. The real Godzilla had come. He blasted Fake Godzilla, burning off some of the rubber skin and revealing metal inside, proving he was a fake. Godzilla fought and easily destroyed the copy-cat. Zaguresu then revealed she had tried to frame Godzilla.

Filmography

Video Games

Super Godzilla

Fake Godzilla appears in the U.S. version of Super Godzilla as its weakest enemy, it only needs one hit to be defeated. However, once hit, it becomes Mechagodzilla, the true boss of the stage.

Comics

Godzilla, King of the Monsters

After Doctor Oniyama finished rebuilding Mechagodzilla for the third time, he crafted a false skin over it which disguised it as Godzilla. Fake Godzilla attacked Tokyo on Oniyama's orders, but its true colors were revealed after Yosuke Hideo shot away several areas of the robot's skin with his ASTOL-MB93.

Godzilla: Rulers of Earth

Fake Godzilla makes an appearance in issue 13 of Godzilla: Rulers of Earth as a Godzilla disguise used by a Mechagodzilla built by the Cryog aliens. The Fake Godzilla lures Anguirus to the arctic, where it sheds its disguise and reveals itself as Mechagodzilla and attacks Anguirus.

Gallery

Main article: Fake Godzilla/Gallery.

In Other Languages

  • Russian: Лже-Годзилла
  • Serbian: Лaжнa-Годзила / Lažna-Godzila

Trivia

  • The Fake Godzilla suit was later used to portray Godzilla wading out to sea at the end of Terror of Mechagodzilla.
  • During Fake Godzilla's appearance through stock footage at the beginning of Terror of Mechagodzilla, it is given Godzilla's normal roar rather than Mechagodzilla's.
  • The Fake Godzilla in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth is modeled after a Godzilla figure produced by Bullmark in 1970.[2]
  • Though Fake Godzilla itself does not appear in the game, it is referenced in Godzilla on the PlayStation 4 in Mechagodzilla's battle intro, which features Mechagodzilla appearing on fire before it extinguishes to reveal Mechagodzilla, which is a reference to its Fake Godzilla exo-skin being burned off in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.

References

This is a list of references for Fake Godzilla. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

  1. 1.0 1.1 J.D. Lees, Marc Cerasini (24 March 1998). The Official Godzilla Compendium. Random House. p. 135. ISBN 0279888225 Check |isbn= value: checksum (help). Check date values in: |date= (help)
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  2. Bullmark 1970 Godzilla.jpg

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