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'''''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse''''' {{Nihongo|{{tt|GODZILLA|ゴジラ}} 怪獣黙示録|Gojira Kaijū Mokushiroku}} is a [[Japan]]ese prequel novel to the [[2017]] animated [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla]] film ''[[Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters]]'', written by Renji Ōki and supervised by the film's writer [[Gen Urobuchi]] and published by [[Kadokawa]]. It was released on October 25, 2017.<ref name="godzilla-anime.jp">[http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ NEWS - godzilla-anime.jp]</ref>
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'''''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse''''' {{Nihongo|{{tt|GODZILLA|ゴジラ}} 怪獣黙示録|Gojira Kaijū Mokushiroku}} is a [[Japan]]ese prequel novel to the [[2017]] animated [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] film ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'', written by Renji Oki and supervised by the film's writer [[Gen Urobuchi]] and published by [[Kadokawa]]. It was released on October 25, 2017.<ref name="godzilla-anime.jp">[http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ NEWS - godzilla-anime.jp]</ref> The novel was followed by a sequel, ''[[GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla|GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla]]'', in [[2018]].
==Description==
==Description==
この小説は、映画『GODZILLA 怪獣惑星』の前日譚に当たる物語です。
{{Quote|it=no|この小説は、映画『GODZILLA 怪獣惑星』の前日譚に当たる物語です。
「なぜ人類は故郷である地球を捨てなくてはならなかったのか?」、「ゴジラが出現する前、怪獣と人類の間に何があったのか?」、「そして、ゴジラとの接触・・・」。
「なぜ人類は故郷である地球を捨てなくてはならなかったのか?」、「ゴジラが出現する前、怪獣と人類の間に何があったのか?」、「そして、ゴジラとの接触・・・」。
最前線の兵士だった者、彼らを指揮する将官あるいは政治家、科学者だった者、あるいは一般市民、幼い子供だった者、一人一人の証言から紐解かれる怪獣黙示録とは―――。
最前線の兵士だった者、彼らを指揮する将官あるいは政治家、科学者だった者、あるいは一般市民、幼い子供だった者、一人一人の証言から紐解かれる怪獣黙示録とは―――。
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映画本編では決して語られることのない、謎に満ちたアニメーション映画『GODZILLA 怪獣惑星』の前史を読み解く唯一無二の小説が誕生しました。
映画本編では決して語られることのない、謎に満ちたアニメーション映画『GODZILLA 怪獣惑星』の前史を読み解く唯一無二の小説が誕生しました。


小説刊行にあたり、映画のストーリー原案と脚本を担当し、小説『GODZILLA 怪獣黙示録』の監修も務めた虚淵玄氏よりコメントが到着!<ref name="godzilla-anime.jp"/>
小説刊行にあたり、映画のストーリー原案と脚本を担当し、小説『GODZILLA 怪獣黙示録』の監修も務めた虚淵玄氏よりコメントが到着!<ref name="godzilla-anime.jp"/>}}
===Translation===
===Translation===
This novel is a story about what happened before the events of the movie ''[[Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters]]''.
This novel is a prequel to the movie ``GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters<nowiki>''</nowiki>. ``Why did humans have to abandon their home planet Earth?<nowiki>''</nowiki> ``What happened between monsters and humans before Godzilla appeared?<nowiki>''</nowiki> ``And contact with Godzilla... ・”. What is the monster apocalypse that can be unraveled from the testimonies of each person who was a front-line soldier, the general or politician who commanded them, a scientist, an ordinary citizen, or a young child? A one-of-a-kind novel has been created that unravels the pre-history of the mysterious animated film ``GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters,<nowiki>''</nowiki> which is never told in the main movie. Upon publication of the novel, we received a comment from Gen Urobuchi, who was in charge of the story and script for the movie and also supervised the novel "GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse"!
"Why did the [[Humans|human race]] have to abandon the [[Earth]], which is its home? What happened between the monsters and the human race before [[Godzilla Earth|Godzilla]] appeared? And contact with Godzilla..."
The monster apocalypse is recounted from the testimony of a people who were soldiers at the forefront, generals or politicians, scientists, or people who were just young children or citizens.
 
The one and only novel which acts as a prequel to ''Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters'', explaining that which is not seen in the film.
 
The novel ''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'' is supervised by [[Gen Urobuchi]], who conceived the story and wrote the screenplay for the film!
==Contents==
==Contents==
*'''Preface''' {{Small|序}} (p. 2)   
*'''Preface''' {{Small|序}} (p. 2)   
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**(p. 205) [[Zilla]], [[Gorosaurus]]
**(p. 205) [[Zilla]], [[Gorosaurus]]
*'''Fragments (2048)''' {{Small|断章 (2048年)}} (p. 213)
*'''Fragments (2048)''' {{Small|断章 (2048年)}} (p. 213)
==Plot==
==Plot==
===Preface===
===Preface===
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To be added.
To be added.
===Fragments (2048)===
===Fragments (2048)===
A letter by Akira Sakaki to Daichi Tani.
A letter by Akira Sakaki to [[Daichi Tani]].
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Monsters===
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===Monsters===
*[[Godzilla Earth|Godzilla]]
*[[Godzilla Earth|Godzilla]]
*[[Kamacuras]]
*[[Kamacuras]]
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*[[Gabara]]
*[[Gabara]]
*[[Megalon]]
*[[Megalon]]
*[[Ebirah]]<ref name="p87">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 87.</ref>
*[[Ebirah]]<ref name="p87">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 87.</ref>
**Ebirah III
**Ebirah III
*[[Gezora]]
*[[Gezora]]
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*[[Zilla]]
*[[Zilla]]
*[[Gorosaurus]]
*[[Gorosaurus]]
*[[Mothra]] (mentioned)
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{{Col-2}}
===Weapons, Vehicles, and Races===
===Weapons, vehicles, and races===
*[[United Earth]]
*[[United Earth]]
*[[G-Force]]<ref name="p198"/>
*[[G-Force]]<ref name="p198"/>
*[[Humans]]
*[[Human]]s
*[[Exif]]
*[[Exif]]
*[[Bilusaludo]]
*[[Bilusaludo]]
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*[[Bilusaludo UFO]]
*[[Bilusaludo UFO]]
*[[Powered Suit]]
*[[Powered Suit]]
*[[F-18 Hornet]]<ref name="p46">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 46.</ref>
*[[McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet|F-18 Hornet]]<ref name="p46">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 46.</ref>
*[[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'']]<ref name="p85">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 85.</ref>
*[[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'']]<ref name="p85">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 85.</ref>
*USS ''Enterprise''<ref name="p85"/>
*USS ''Enterprise''<ref name="p85"/>
*Yahata-Maru No. 5<ref name="p117">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 117.</ref>
*''Yahata-Maru'' No. 5<ref name="p117">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 117.</ref>
*Kobayashi-Maru No. 2<ref name="p117"/>
*''Kobayashi-Maru'' No. 2<ref name="p117"/>
*Glory-Gou<ref name="p117"/>
*''Glory-Gou''<ref name="p117"/>
*USS ''Harry S. Truman''<ref name="p137">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 137.</ref>
*''[[Eikou Maru]]'' No. 5<ref name="p118">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 118.</ref>
*[[24 Twin Rocket Car]]<ref name="p138">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 138.</ref>
*USS ''Harry S. Truman''<ref name="p137">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 137.</ref>
*[[Gotengo|Goten]]<ref name="p189">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 189.</ref>
*[[24 Twin Rocket Car]]<ref name="p138">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 138.</ref>
*[[Gotengo|Goten]]<ref name="p189">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 189.</ref>
*Shinten<ref name="p189"/>
*Shinten<ref name="p189"/>
*Kyoten<ref name="p189"/>
*Kyoten<ref name="p189"/>
*[[Satsuma]]<ref name="p193">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 193.</ref>
*[[Satsuma]]<ref name="p193">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 193.</ref>
*[[D-03 Missile]]<ref name="p193"/>
*[[D-03 Missile]]<ref name="p193"/>
*[[Escort Cruiser Aka]]<ref name="p199">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 199.</ref>
*[[Escort Cruiser Aka]]<ref name="p199">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 199.</ref>
*Type-38 Mobile Combat Uniform [[Jet Jaguar|Jaguar {{tt|J|Japan Specification}}]]<ref name="p198">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 198.</ref>
*Type-38 Mobile Combat Uniform [[Jet Jaguar|Jaguar {{tt|J|Japan Specification}}]]<ref name="p198">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 198.</ref>
*[[Gunhed 507|G-HED]]<ref name="p201"/>
*[[Gunhed 507|G-HED]]<ref name="p201"/>
*[[Markalite Cannon]]<ref name="p201"/>
*[[Markalite Cannon]]<ref name="p201"/>
*[[Mitsubishi F-7J|F-7J Jets]]<ref name="p201"/>
*[[Mitsubishi F-7J|F-7J Jets]]<ref name="p201"/>
*[[Super X]]<ref name="p201">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 201.</ref>
*[[Super X]]<ref name="p201">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 201.</ref>
*Space Titanium<ref name="p201"/>
*[[Space Titanium]]<ref name="p201"/>
*Underground Combat Vehicle [[M.O.G.U.E.R.A.|Moguera]]<ref name="p203">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 203.</ref>
*Underground Combat Vehicle [[Moguera]]<ref name="p203">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 203.</ref>
*[[Super X2]]<ref name="p208">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 208.</ref>
*[[Super X2]]<ref name="p208">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 208.</ref>
*[[Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria]]<ref name="p211">''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 211.</ref>
*[[Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria]]<ref name="p211">''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'', p. 211.</ref>
{{Col-end}}
{{Col-end}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This novel incorporates several [[kaiju]] whose names were mentioned in the official timeline for ''[[Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters]]'' first distributed at AnimeJapan 2017 and made brief cameo appearances in the film itself. Numerous other kaiju, vehicles, organizations, and other entities from the Godzilla franchise and the rest of [[Toho]]'s [[tokusatsu]] library not mentioned in any other supplementary materials for the film are contained in the book as well.
*This novel incorporates several [[kaiju]] whose names were mentioned in the official timeline for ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' first distributed at AnimeJapan 2017 and made brief cameo appearances in the film itself. Numerous other kaiju, vehicles, organizations, and other entities from the Godzilla franchise and the rest of [[Toho]]'s [[tokusatsu]] library not mentioned in any other supplementary materials for the film are contained in the book as well.
*[[Anguirus]], [[Baragon]], and [[Varan]] all appear at the same time in this novel and are killed by [[Godzilla Earth|Godzilla]], likely a reference to the unmade film ''[[Godzilla X Varan, Baragon and Anguirus: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]''.
*[[Anguirus]], [[Baragon]], and [[Varan]] all appear at the same time in this novel and are killed by [[Godzilla Earth|Godzilla]], likely a reference to the unmade film ''[[Godzilla X Varan, Baragon and Anguirus: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]''.
*The name of the Type-38 Mobile Combat Uniform Jaguar J mentioned in this novel is an obvious reference to [[Jet Jaguar]].
*The name of the Type-38 Mobile Combat Uniform Jaguar J mentioned in this novel is an obvious reference to [[Jet Jaguar]].
**In a similar fashion, the [[Gunhed 507]] from ''[[Gunhed]]'' is referenced in the form of a mech named "G-HED".
**In a similar fashion, the [[Gunhed 507]] from ''[[Gunhed]]'' is referenced in the form of a mech named "G-HED".
*In this novel, Godzilla is named after a mythological dragon from the folklore of [[Odo Island]] by [[Kyohei Yamane]], which is exactly what transpired in the [[Godzilla (1954 film)|original 1954 film]]. Godzilla's name is spelled in kanji as 呉爾羅, which was also the case in ''[[Shin Godzilla]]''.
*In this novel, Godzilla is named after a mythological dragon from the folklore of [[Odo Island]] by [[Kyohei Yamane]], which is exactly what transpired in the [[Godzilla (1954 film)|original 1954 film]]. Godzilla's name is spelled in kanji as 呉爾羅, which was also the case in ''[[Shin Godzilla]]''.
*The carcass of a [[Kamoebas]] washes ashore on Odo Island in the novel's second chapter, and is hypothesized to have been killed by Godzilla. This is a reference to a similar scene from ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.]]'' In addition, this monster is described as belonging to a different species than the other Kamoebas that have appeared, and is said to be a 60 meter-long turtle-like creature missing its right hand. This description corresponds to the [[Showa era|Showa]] [[Gamera]]'s 60 meter height and the [[Heisei era|Heisei]] Gamera losing his right hand in ''[[Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris]]''.
*The carcass of a [[Kamoebas]] washes ashore on Odo Island in the novel's second chapter, and is hypothesized to have been killed by Godzilla. This is a reference to a similar scene from ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo SOS]].'' In addition, this monster is described as belonging to a different species than the other Kamoebas that have appeared, and is said to be a 60 meter-long turtle-like creature missing its right hand. This description corresponds to the [[Showa era|Showa]] [[Gamera]]'s 60 meter height and the [[Heisei era|Heisei]] Gamera losing his right hand in ''[[Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris]]''.
*[[Gorosaurus]] attacks [[Paris]], [[France]] in this novel, just as he did in ''[[Destroy All Monsters]]''.
*[[Gorosaurus]] attacks [[Paris]], [[France]] in this novel, just as he did in ''[[Destroy All Monsters]]''.
*[[Zilla]] attacking France in this novel is likely a nod to the fact that the French were responsible for the [[Godzilla/TriStar|TriStar Godzilla's]] creation in the [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 film]]. In addition, Zilla's method of reproducing asexually and rapidly overrunning the human population in this novel is a reference to the worst-case scenario predicted by [[Niko Tatopoulos]] in the 1998 film.
*[[Zilla]] attacking France in this novel is likely a nod to the fact that the French were responsible for the [[Godzilla (TriStar)|TriStar Godzilla's]] creation in the [[GODZILLA (1998 film)|1998 film]]. In addition, Zilla's method of reproducing asexually and rapidly overrunning the human population in this novel is a reference to the worst-case scenario predicted by [[Niko Tatopoulos]] in the 1998 film.
**Zilla being misidentified initially as Godzilla likely references a line of dialogue from the beginning of ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]'' making fun of the 1998 film's depiction of Godzilla. It is also similar to Zilla's introduction in the comic ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]''.
**Zilla being misidentified initially as Godzilla likely references a line of dialogue from the beginning of ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]'' making fun of the 1998 film's depiction of Godzilla. It is also similar to Zilla's introduction in the comic ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]''.
*''Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse'' marks the first appearance of the [[Griffon]] from ''[[Latitude Zero]]'' outside of its debut film.
*''GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse'' marks the first appearance of the [[Griffon]] from ''[[Latitude Zero]]'' outside of its debut film.
*In this novel, multiple individuals of several monsters appear, such as [[Anguirus]], [[Rodan]], [[Kamoebas]], [[Ebirah]], [[Varan]], and [[Baragon]]. The individuals are often denoted with Roman numerals after their names, but every individual is not necessarily documented. For instance, the Baragon that appears in Los Angeles with Varan II and Anguirus IV is denoted "Baragon II," but no mention of Baragon I is ever made.
*In this novel, multiple individuals of several monsters appear, such as [[Anguirus]], [[Rodan]], [[Kamoebas]], [[Ebirah]], [[Varan]], and [[Baragon]]. The individuals are often denoted with Roman numerals after their names, but every individual is not necessarily documented. For instance, the Baragon that appears in Los Angeles with Varan II and Anguirus IV is denoted "Baragon II," but no mention of Baragon I is ever made.
*The captain of the [[Gotengo|Goten]] in this novel is [[Hachiro Jinguji]], who was the captain of the Gotengo in ''[[Atragon (film)|Atragon]]''.
*The captain of the [[Gotengo|Goten]] in this novel is [[Hachiro Jinguji]], who was the captain of the Gotengo in ''[[Atragon]]''.
*Many of the ships that appear in this novel are named after vessels from previous Godzilla films.
*Many of the ships that appear in this novel are named after vessels from previous Godzilla films.
**The ''Glory-gou'' is a reference to the ''[[Eikou Maru]]'' from the original Godzilla film and the ''Glory Maru'' from ''Shin Godzilla''.
**The ''Glory-gou'' is a reference to the ''[[Eikou Maru]]'' from the original Godzilla film and the ''Glory Maru'' from ''Shin Godzilla''.
**The ''Yahata Maru'' is a reference to the boat of the same name from ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'', which is attacked by [[Godzilla/Heisei|Godzilla]] in the opening scene.
**The ''Yahata Maru'' is a reference to the boat of the same name from ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'', which is attacked by [[Godzilla (Heisei)|Godzilla]] in the opening scene.
**The ''Kobayashi Maru'' is a reference to the boat of the same name which is attacked by [[Godzilla/TriStar|Godzilla]] early in the [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 film]].
**The ''Kobayashi Maru'' is a reference to the boat of the same name which is attacked by [[Godzilla (TriStar)|Godzilla]] early in the [[GODZILLA (1998 film)|1998 film]].
**The [[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'']] shares its name with the [[United States|American]] aircraft carrier that pursues [[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla]] and the winged [[M.U.T.O.]] in the [[Godzilla (2014 film)|2014 film]].
**The [[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'']] shares its name with the [[United States|American]] aircraft carrier that pursues [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] and the winged [[MUTO]] in the [[Godzilla (2014 film)|2014 film]].
*The premise of this novelization shares some similarities with the ''Kaiju Apocalypse'' series of novels written by Eric S. Brown and Jason Cordova and published in 2014. Both chronicle global attacks by kaiju and humanity's retaliation against the creatures with the help of alien immigrants.
*It is mentioned in this novel that there is a monster living in South America that fights using silk and powder and is friendly to humans. While the identity of this monster is never disclosed in this novel, the follow-up ''[[GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla]]'' reveals that is in fact [[Mothra]].
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GODZILLA anime trilogy tie-in novels
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GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse
GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla
GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse
GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse
Author(s) Renji Oki, Gen Urobuchi (Supervisor)
Publisher Kadokawa
Publish date October 25, 2017
Genre Novel
ISBN ISBN-13: 9784041061817

GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (GODZILLA 怪獣黙示録,   Gojira Kaijū Mokushiroku) is a Japanese prequel novel to the 2017 animated Godzilla film GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters, written by Renji Oki and supervised by the film's writer Gen Urobuchi and published by Kadokawa. It was released on October 25, 2017.[1] The novel was followed by a sequel, GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla, in 2018.

Description

この小説は、映画『GODZILLA 怪獣惑星』の前日譚に当たる物語です。

「なぜ人類は故郷である地球を捨てなくてはならなかったのか?」、「ゴジラが出現する前、怪獣と人類の間に何があったのか?」、「そして、ゴジラとの接触・・・」。 最前線の兵士だった者、彼らを指揮する将官あるいは政治家、科学者だった者、あるいは一般市民、幼い子供だった者、一人一人の証言から紐解かれる怪獣黙示録とは―――。

映画本編では決して語られることのない、謎に満ちたアニメーション映画『GODZILLA 怪獣惑星』の前史を読み解く唯一無二の小説が誕生しました。

小説刊行にあたり、映画のストーリー原案と脚本を担当し、小説『GODZILLA 怪獣黙示録』の監修も務めた虚淵玄氏よりコメントが到着![1]

Translation

This novel is a prequel to the movie ``GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters''. ``Why did humans have to abandon their home planet Earth?'' ``What happened between monsters and humans before Godzilla appeared?'' ``And contact with Godzilla... ・”. What is the monster apocalypse that can be unraveled from the testimonies of each person who was a front-line soldier, the general or politician who commanded them, a scientist, an ordinary citizen, or a young child? A one-of-a-kind novel has been created that unravels the pre-history of the mysterious animated film ``GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters,'' which is never told in the main movie. Upon publication of the novel, we received a comment from Gen Urobuchi, who was in charge of the story and script for the movie and also supervised the novel "GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse"!

Contents

  • Preface (p. 2)
  • Chapter One: Emergence 第一章 出現 (p. 19)
  • Chapter Two: "G" 第二章 『G』 (p. 112)
  • Chapter Three: Contact 第三章 接触 (p. 151)
  • Chapter Four: Counteroffensive 第四章 反撃 (p. 186)
  • Fragments (2048) 断章 (2048年) (p. 213)

Plot

Preface

To be added.

Chapter One: Emergence

To be added.

Chapter Two: "G"

To be added.

Chapter Three: Contact

To be added.

Chapter Four: Counteroffensive

To be added.

Fragments (2048)

A letter by Akira Sakaki to Daichi Tani.

Appearances

Monsters

Weapons, vehicles, and races

Trivia

  • This novel incorporates several kaiju whose names were mentioned in the official timeline for GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters first distributed at AnimeJapan 2017 and made brief cameo appearances in the film itself. Numerous other kaiju, vehicles, organizations, and other entities from the Godzilla franchise and the rest of Toho's tokusatsu library not mentioned in any other supplementary materials for the film are contained in the book as well.
  • Anguirus, Baragon, and Varan all appear at the same time in this novel and are killed by Godzilla, likely a reference to the unmade film Godzilla X Varan, Baragon and Anguirus: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack.
  • The name of the Type-38 Mobile Combat Uniform Jaguar J mentioned in this novel is an obvious reference to Jet Jaguar.
    • In a similar fashion, the Gunhed 507 from Gunhed is referenced in the form of a mech named "G-HED".
  • In this novel, Godzilla is named after a mythological dragon from the folklore of Odo Island by Kyohei Yamane, which is exactly what transpired in the original 1954 film. Godzilla's name is spelled in kanji as 呉爾羅, which was also the case in Shin Godzilla.
  • The carcass of a Kamoebas washes ashore on Odo Island in the novel's second chapter, and is hypothesized to have been killed by Godzilla. This is a reference to a similar scene from Godzilla: Tokyo SOS. In addition, this monster is described as belonging to a different species than the other Kamoebas that have appeared, and is said to be a 60 meter-long turtle-like creature missing its right hand. This description corresponds to the Showa Gamera's 60 meter height and the Heisei Gamera losing his right hand in Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris.
  • Gorosaurus attacks Paris, France in this novel, just as he did in Destroy All Monsters.
  • Zilla attacking France in this novel is likely a nod to the fact that the French were responsible for the TriStar Godzilla's creation in the 1998 film. In addition, Zilla's method of reproducing asexually and rapidly overrunning the human population in this novel is a reference to the worst-case scenario predicted by Niko Tatopoulos in the 1998 film.
  • GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse marks the first appearance of the Griffon from Latitude Zero outside of its debut film.
  • In this novel, multiple individuals of several monsters appear, such as Anguirus, Rodan, Kamoebas, Ebirah, Varan, and Baragon. The individuals are often denoted with Roman numerals after their names, but every individual is not necessarily documented. For instance, the Baragon that appears in Los Angeles with Varan II and Anguirus IV is denoted "Baragon II," but no mention of Baragon I is ever made.
  • The captain of the Goten in this novel is Hachiro Jinguji, who was the captain of the Gotengo in Atragon.
  • Many of the ships that appear in this novel are named after vessels from previous Godzilla films.
    • The Glory-gou is a reference to the Eikou Maru from the original Godzilla film and the Glory Maru from Shin Godzilla.
    • The Yahata Maru is a reference to the boat of the same name from The Return of Godzilla, which is attacked by Godzilla in the opening scene.
    • The Kobayashi Maru is a reference to the boat of the same name which is attacked by Godzilla early in the 1998 film.
    • The USS Saratoga shares its name with the American aircraft carrier that pursues Godzilla and the winged MUTO in the 2014 film.
  • The premise of this novelization shares some similarities with the Kaiju Apocalypse series of novels written by Eric S. Brown and Jason Cordova and published in 2014. Both chronicle global attacks by kaiju and humanity's retaliation against the creatures with the help of alien immigrants.
  • It is mentioned in this novel that there is a monster living in South America that fights using silk and powder and is friendly to humans. While the identity of this monster is never disclosed in this novel, the follow-up GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla reveals that is in fact Mothra.

Video

Wikizilla: YouTube Anime GODZILLA Timeline

References

This is a list of references for GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse. 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 1.2 NEWS - godzilla-anime.jp
  2. GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, p. 87.
  3. 3.0 3.1 GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, p. 198.
  4. GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, p. 46.
  5. 5.0 5.1 GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, p. 85.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, p. 117.
  7. GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, p. 118.
  8. GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, p. 137.
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  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, p. 189.
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  16. GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, p. 211.

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