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'''''Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction''''' {{Nihongo|決定版ゴジラ入門|Hakkō Ketteihan Gojira Nyūmon}} is an informational book profiling the [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla franchise]]. Its first edition was released on July 15, [[1984]]. | '''''Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction''''' {{Nihongo|決定版ゴジラ入門|Hakkō Ketteihan Gojira Nyūmon}} is an informational book profiling the [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla franchise]]. Its first edition was released on July 15, [[1984]]. | ||
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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
The 181-page book, written by one of Godzilla's creators, [[Tomoyuki Tanaka]], was originally published on July 15, 1984 and obtained multiple re-releases throughout the | The 181-page book, written by one of Godzilla's creators, [[Tomoyuki Tanaka]], was originally published on July 15, 1984 and obtained multiple re-releases throughout the 1980s and 1990s. This is the 142nd book in the Beginner's Encyclopedia Series, under the Hero subseries, focusing on Godzilla {{Nihongo|入門百科シリーズ ヒーロー Godzilla|Hyakka Shirīzu Hīrō Gojira|Beginner's Encyclopedia Series - Hero - Godzilla}}. All of the future editions share the same ISBN number. | ||
''Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction'' contains a multitude of exclusive information about the [[Godzilla | ''Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction'' contains a multitude of exclusive information about the [[Godzilla (Second Generation)|Showa Godzilla]], including the [[Godzilla (First Generation)|1954 Godzilla]]'s origin story, how Godzilla's atomic heat ray functions, the holes in Godzilla suits' necks being explained in-universe as being gills, etc; plus information on other Godzilla monsters from [[Giant Condor]] to the monsters that existed during the release of the edition in question. The book also features anatomical images of the Godzilla monsters, a complete fight record for all the kaiju, information on weapons, vehicles and alien races, summaries of the Godzilla movies, and other miscellaneous bits of information. It does not feature any information on non-Godzilla series monsters. | ||
===Other | ===Other editions=== | ||
The 7th edition was released on April 20, [[1992]]. The 14th edition was released on November 20, [[1996]]. | The 7th edition was released on April 20, [[1992]]. The 14th edition was released on November 20, [[1996]]. | ||
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
Contents of the 14th edition: | Contents of the 14th edition: | ||
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*(p. 50) How Big is Godzilla? {{small|ゴジラはどのくらいの大きさか?}} | *(p. 50) How Big is Godzilla? {{small|ゴジラはどのくらいの大きさか?}} | ||
*(p. 52) Anatomical Drawing = Godzilla {{small|完全図解=ゴジラ}} | *(p. 52) Anatomical Drawing = Godzilla {{small|完全図解=ゴジラ}} | ||
*(p. 54) How did the [[Godzilla | *(p. 54) How did the [[Godzilla (First Generation)|Original Godzilla]] Appear? {{small|初代ゴジラはどうしてあらわれたか?}} | ||
*(p. 59) All About [[Minilla]] ① {{small|ミニラのすべて①}} | *(p. 59) All About [[Minilla]] ① {{small|ミニラのすべて①}} | ||
*(p. 60) All About Minilla ② {{small|ミニラのすべて②}} | *(p. 60) All About Minilla ② {{small|ミニラのすべて②}} | ||
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**(p. 70) [[King Kong]] | **(p. 70) [[King Kong]] | ||
**(p. 71) [[Giant Octopus]] | **(p. 71) [[Giant Octopus]] | ||
**(p. 72) [[Mothra | **(p. 72) [[Mothra (First Generation)|Mothra (Imago)]], [[Shobijin]] | ||
**(p. 74) Anatomical Drawing = Mothra (Imago) | **(p. 74) Anatomical Drawing = Mothra (Imago) | ||
**(p. 76) [[Mothra | **(p. 76) [[Mothra (Second Generation)|Mothra (Larva)]] | ||
**(p. 78) [[Rodan | **(p. 78) [[Rodan (Showa)|Rodan]] | ||
**(p. 80) Anatomical Drawing = Rodan | **(p. 80) Anatomical Drawing = Rodan | ||
**(p. 82) [[Ebirah]] | **(p. 82) [[Ebirah]] | ||
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**(p. 89) [[King Caesar]] | **(p. 89) [[King Caesar]] | ||
**(p. 90) [[Biollante]] | **(p. 90) [[Biollante]] | ||
**(p. 91) [[King Ghidorah | **(p. 91) [[King Ghidorah (Showa)|King Ghidorah]] | ||
**(p. 94) [[ | **(p. 94) [[Xilien]]s | ||
**(p. 95) [[ | **(p. 95) [[Kilaak]]s | ||
**(p. 96) [[Hedorah]] | **(p. 96) [[Hedorah]] | ||
**(p. 98) [[Gigan]], [[M Space Hunter Nebula | **(p. 98) [[Gigan]], [[M Space Hunter Nebula Alien]]s | ||
**(p. 99) [[Megalon]], [[ | **(p. 99) [[Megalon]], [[Seatopian]]s | ||
**(p. 100) [[Mechagodzilla | **(p. 100) [[Mechagodzilla (Showa)|Mechagodzilla]] | ||
**(p. 101) Anatomical Drawing = Mechagodzilla | **(p. 101) Anatomical Drawing = Mechagodzilla | ||
**(p. 102) [[Mechagodzilla | **(p. 102) [[Mechagodzilla (Showa)|Mechagodzilla 2]], [[Black Hole Planet 3 Alien]]s | ||
**(p. 103) [[Titanosaurus]], [[Katsura Mafune]], [[Mechagodzilla | **(p. 103) [[Titanosaurus]], [[Katsura Mafune]], [[Mechagodzilla (Heisei)|Super Mechagodzilla]], [[SpaceGodzilla]] | ||
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*(p. 104) Dream Monster Showdown 1: ''Godzilla vs. [[Moguera]]'' {{small|夢の怪獣対決1=ゴジラ対モゲラ}} | *(p. 104) Dream Monster Showdown 1: ''Godzilla vs. [[Moguera]]'' {{small|夢の怪獣対決1=ゴジラ対モゲラ}} | ||
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DefEd GI - Dream Monster Showdown 2 - Godzilla vs Sanda and Gaira.jpg||Dream Monster Showdown 2: Godzilla vs. Sanda and Gaira | DefEd GI - Dream Monster Showdown 2 - Godzilla vs Sanda and Gaira.jpg||Dream Monster Showdown 2: Godzilla vs. Sanda and Gaira | ||
Gojira_tai_Gezora.png|Dream Monster Showdown 3: Godzilla vs. Gezora | Gojira_tai_Gezora.png|Dream Monster Showdown 3: Godzilla vs. Gezora | ||
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==See | ==See also== | ||
*[[Shogakukan Introduction Encyclopedia: Godzilla]] | *''[[Shogakukan Introduction Encyclopedia: Godzilla]]'' | ||
{{Books}} | {{Books}} | ||
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} |
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Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction (決定版ゴジラ入門 is an informational book profiling the Hakkō Ketteihan Gojira Nyūmon)Godzilla franchise. Its first edition was released on July 15, 1984.
Information
The 181-page book, written by one of Godzilla's creators, Tomoyuki Tanaka, was originally published on July 15, 1984 and obtained multiple re-releases throughout the 1980s and 1990s. This is the 142nd book in the Beginner's Encyclopedia Series, under the Hero subseries, focusing on Godzilla (入門百科シリーズ ヒーロー Godzilla. All of the future editions share the same ISBN number. Hyakka Shirīzu Hīrō Gojira, Beginner's Encyclopedia Series - Hero - Godzilla)
Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction contains a multitude of exclusive information about the Showa Godzilla, including the 1954 Godzilla's origin story, how Godzilla's atomic heat ray functions, the holes in Godzilla suits' necks being explained in-universe as being gills, etc; plus information on other Godzilla monsters from Giant Condor to the monsters that existed during the release of the edition in question. The book also features anatomical images of the Godzilla monsters, a complete fight record for all the kaiju, information on weapons, vehicles and alien races, summaries of the Godzilla movies, and other miscellaneous bits of information. It does not feature any information on non-Godzilla series monsters.
Other editions
The 7th edition was released on April 20, 1992. The 14th edition was released on November 20, 1996.
Contents
Contents of the 14th edition:
Four-color Frontispiece: Godzilla Appears! 4色口絵 ゴジラあらわる! Chapter 1: What Kind of Monster is Godzilla? 第1章 ゴジラはどんな怪獣か?
Chapter 2: Death Battle Between Godzilla and Monsters 第2章 ゴジラと怪獣たちの死闘
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Chapter 3: Let's Investigate Godzilla's Secrets 第3章 ゴジラのひみつをさぐろう
Chapter 4: Battle Between Godzilla and Mankind 第4章 ゴジラと人類の戦い
Chapter 5: These Are Godzilla Movies 第5章 これがゴジラ映画だ
Godzilla Term Dictionary ゴジラ用語事典 (p. 176) |
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See also
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