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The original English name given to Anguirus by Toho was "Angilas," as seen in the company's 1955 international sales booklet.<ref>[[File:Toho Films 1955-56-07 Godzilla Raids Again.jpg|160px]]</ref> In the mid-1970's, Toho copyrighted the new revised English name Anguirus, making it the official Anglicization of the monster's name for all subsequent media. However, only the English dub of ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]'' uses anything resembling this spelling, with ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' pronouncing it like "Angweenus." | The original English name given to Anguirus by Toho was "Angilas," as seen in the company's 1955 international sales booklet.<ref>[[File:Toho Films 1955-56-07 Godzilla Raids Again.jpg|160px]]</ref> In the mid-1970's, Toho copyrighted the new revised English name Anguirus, making it the official Anglicization of the monster's name for all subsequent media. However, only the English dub of ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]'' uses anything resembling this spelling, with ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' pronouncing it like "Angweenus." | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
[[File:Concept_Art_-_Godzilla_Final_Wars_-_Anguirus_1.png|thumb|right|200px|Anguirus concept art for ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'']] | [[File:Concept_Art_-_Godzilla_Final_Wars_-_Anguirus_1.png|thumb|right|200px|Anguirus concept art for ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'']] | ||
Anguirus was finally brought back for Godzilla's 50th anniversary film, ''Godzilla: Final Wars'', in 2004, 30 years after his most recent film appearance. The creature was designed by Shinji Nishikawa, and a brand new suit was created, one which looked quite different from previous designs. Veteran ''Kamen Rider'' and ''Super Sentai'' suit actor [[Toshihiro Ogura]] portrayed Anguirus in the film. | Anguirus was finally brought back for Godzilla's 50th anniversary film, ''Godzilla: Final Wars'', in 2004, 30 years after his most recent film appearance. The creature was designed by [[Shinji Nishikawa]], and a brand new suit was created, one which looked quite different from previous designs. Veteran ''Kamen Rider'' and ''Super Sentai'' suit actor [[Toshihiro Ogura]] portrayed Anguirus in the film. | ||
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Tumblr_n7ogwlT0Jg1s2jfn0o1_1280.jpg|The new Anguirus suit is constructed for ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''. | Tumblr_n7ogwlT0Jg1s2jfn0o1_1280.jpg|The new Anguirus suit is constructed for ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''. | ||
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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The ''Final Wars'' Anguirus has some differences in his design compared to previous incarnations. His skin is a a much lighter shade of gray, with yellowish-colored spikes. This Anguirus has a shorter, more mammal-like snout, and his underbelly has an armored, brick-like texture. He now has spikes on his arms and legs, and his tail ends with a spiked club, a trait shared by the real-life ''Ankylosaurus''. | |||
==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
This incarnation of Anguirus is mind-controlled throughout his appearance, and attacks [[Shanghai]], [[China]] under the command of the [[Xiliens]]. He is later sent by the Xiliens to attack [[Godzilla/Final Wars|Godzilla]] alongside [[Rodan/Millennium|Rodan]] and [[King Caesar]]. Anguirus coordinates his attacks with Rodan and King Caesar to try and defeat Godzilla. After Anguirus and his allies are defeated, they are spared by Godzilla for unknown reasons, while Godzilla killed all of the Xiliens' other monsters. | This incarnation of Anguirus is mind-controlled throughout his appearance, and attacks [[Shanghai]], [[China]] under the command of the [[Xiliens]]. He is later sent by the Xiliens to attack [[Godzilla/Final Wars|Godzilla]] alongside [[Rodan/Millennium|Rodan]] and [[King Caesar]]. Anguirus coordinates his attacks with Rodan and King Caesar to try and defeat Godzilla. After Anguirus and his allies are defeated, they are spared by Godzilla for unknown reasons, while Godzilla killed all of the Xiliens' other monsters. | ||
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==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===Anguirus Ball=== | |||
[[File:Anguirus - Anguirus Ball 1.gif|right|thumb|200px|Anguirus curls into his carapace and launches himself at [[Godzilla/Final Wars|Godzilla]] in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''.]] | [[File:Anguirus - Anguirus Ball 1.gif|right|thumb|200px|Anguirus curls into his carapace and launches himself at [[Godzilla/Final Wars|Godzilla]] in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''.]] | ||
Anguirus is able to retreat inside of his carapace and curl into a ball, an ability dubbed the '''Fierce Dragon Monster Ball Violent Bullet''' {{Nihongo|暴龍怪球烈弾|Bō Ryū Kai Kyū Retsu-dan}} or simply '''Anguirus Ball''' {{Nihongo|アンギラスボール|Angirasu Bōru}}.<ref name="GFWSCW">{{cite book|title=[[Godzilla: Final Wars Super Complete Works]]|date=January 20, 2005|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|page=13|isbn=978-4091014986}}</ref> This allows Anguirus to travel quickly by rolling while also damaging any structures or enemies in his path. | Anguirus is able to retreat inside of his carapace and curl into a ball, an ability dubbed the '''Fierce Dragon Monster Ball Violent Bullet''' {{Nihongo|暴龍怪球烈弾|Bō Ryū Kai Kyū Retsu-dan}} or simply '''Anguirus Ball''' {{Nihongo|アンギラスボール|Angirasu Bōru}}.<ref name="GFWSCW">{{cite book|title=[[Godzilla: Final Wars Super Complete Works]]|date=January 20, 2005|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|page=13|isbn=978-4091014986}}</ref> This allows Anguirus to travel quickly by rolling while also damaging any structures or enemies in his path. |
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— A Karyu crewman warns of Anguirus' impending attack (Godzilla: Final Wars) |
Anguirus (アンギラス is a giant Ankylosaurus Angirasu)kaiju who appeared in the 2004 Godzilla film, Godzilla: Final Wars.
One of many monsters placed under the control of the Xiliens in 20XX, Anguirus attacked Shanghai before being recalled as part of the Xiliens' ruse. When the invaders' true intentions were exposed, Anguirus was unleashed once again to ravage Shanghai. The Controller of Planet X then deployed Anguirus along with Rodan and King Caesar to battle Godzilla at Mount Fuji, but the King of Monsters succeeded in defeating all three.
Name
Anguirus's Japanese name, Angirasu (アンギラス), comes from the Japanese spelling of the name of the dinosaur genus Ankylosaurus (アンキロサウルス, upon which the monster's design is based. The name was chosen from several names proposed by employees of Ankirosaurusu)Toho during production of Godzilla Raids Again.
The original English name given to Anguirus by Toho was "Angilas," as seen in the company's 1955 international sales booklet.[4] In the mid-1970's, Toho copyrighted the new revised English name Anguirus, making it the official Anglicization of the monster's name for all subsequent media. However, only the English dub of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla uses anything resembling this spelling, with Godzilla: Final Wars pronouncing it like "Angweenus."
Development
Anguirus was finally brought back for Godzilla's 50th anniversary film, Godzilla: Final Wars, in 2004, 30 years after his most recent film appearance. The creature was designed by Shinji Nishikawa, and a brand new suit was created, one which looked quite different from previous designs. Veteran Kamen Rider and Super Sentai suit actor Toshihiro Ogura portrayed Anguirus in the film.
The new Anguirus suit is constructed for Godzilla: Final Wars.
Design
The Final Wars Anguirus has some differences in his design compared to previous incarnations. His skin is a a much lighter shade of gray, with yellowish-colored spikes. This Anguirus has a shorter, more mammal-like snout, and his underbelly has an armored, brick-like texture. He now has spikes on his arms and legs, and his tail ends with a spiked club, a trait shared by the real-life Ankylosaurus.
Personality
This incarnation of Anguirus is mind-controlled throughout his appearance, and attacks Shanghai, China under the command of the Xiliens. He is later sent by the Xiliens to attack Godzilla alongside Rodan and King Caesar. Anguirus coordinates his attacks with Rodan and King Caesar to try and defeat Godzilla. After Anguirus and his allies are defeated, they are spared by Godzilla for unknown reasons, while Godzilla killed all of the Xiliens' other monsters.
Origins
While Anguirus' origins go unexplained in Godzilla: Final Wars, the film's theater program and Super Complete Works book explain that he was an Ankylosaurus irradiated by nuclear testing.[3][5] In the film, he suddenly appears in Shanghai under the control of the Xiliens in the year 20XX, but the Earth Defense Force recognizes him and refers to him by name, suggesting that he had appeared in the past. In an interview with Henshin!Online published a month prior to the film's release, Shinichi Wakasa explained:
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History
Millennium era
Godzilla: Final Wars
In the year 20XX, Anguirus was under the control of the Xiliens and was sent to China and attacked Shanghai. He was attacked by the Karyu, but he proved too fast for it. He continued to fight against the humans, but he was recalled by the Xiliens on their commander's orders. Once the Controller of Planet X killed the Commander and led the Xiliens himself, Anguirus was brought back to Shanghai, and destroyed the Karyu by slamming into it after curling up. After Godzilla was freed by the Gotengo in Antarctica, Anguirus was deployed to the Japanese countryside with Rodan and King Caesar by the Xilien UFOs α, ß and γ, and waited to encounter Godzilla. When Godzilla arrived, Anguirus almost immediately curled up into a ball and tried to ram Godzilla, but Godzilla used this to his advantage, kicking Anguirus into King Caesar and Rodan. After successfully knocking all three monsters unconscious, Godzilla stacked them into a pile and continued to follow the Gotengo to Tokyo.
Abilities
Anguirus Ball
Anguirus is able to retreat inside of his carapace and curl into a ball, an ability dubbed the Fierce Dragon Monster Ball Violent Bullet (暴龍怪球烈弾 or simply Anguirus Ball Bō Ryū Kai Kyū Retsu-dan) (アンギラスボール. Angirasu Bōru)[5] This allows Anguirus to travel quickly by rolling while also damaging any structures or enemies in his path.
Anguirus curls into his carapace and rams the Karyu, destroying it
Intelligence
Anguirus coordinates with Rodan and King Caesar during his battle with Godzilla.
Tail
Anguirus' tail ends in a fan-shaped spiked club, though he never uses it onscreen.
Filmography
- Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)
Video games
- CR Godzilla: Descent of the Destruction God (2010) - Pachinko
- Godzilla (2014) - PlayStation 3 and 4 [mentioned, Kaiju Guide]
- Godzilla: Kaiju Collection (2015) - Android and iOS
- CR True King of the Monsters Godzilla (2018) - Pachinko
- Godzilla Defense Force (2019) - Android and iOS
Comics
- Godzilla: The Half-Century War #2 (2012)
- Godzilla: Oblivion #4-5 (2016)
Gallery
- Main article: Anguirus/Gallery.
Roar
Like Godzilla, Anguirus's roars were created by a musical instrument: the saxophone.[7] In Godzilla: Final Wars, his roars were mixed with animal growls.
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Trivia
- Anguirus is one of only three monsters Godzilla spares in Godzilla: Final Wars, the others being Rodan and King Caesar.
- This incarnation of Anguirus is to date the largest and heaviest version of the character.
- This is the first Anguirus incarnation to use the Anguirus Ball attack onscreen, though it had been featured in multiple video games beforehand.
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Notes
- ↑ While most sources, including the Godzilla: Final Wars theater program, give Anguirus' length as 160 meters, the publication Godzilla: Final Wars Super Complete Works (p. 12) erroneously writes his length as 180 meters.
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