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|nicknames  =FWGoji, FiGoji, 50Godzilla<ref name="Wakasa">{{Cite web|url=http://www.henshinonline.com:80/archive2004.html|title=GODZILLA FINAL WARS INTERVIEW: SHINICHI WAKASA|work=Henshin!Online|author=Aiken, Keith|date=7 November 2004|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060815173059/http://www.henshinonline.com:80/archive2004.html|archivedate=15 August 2006}}</ref>
|nicknames  =Final Godzilla,<ref name="ATMPB">{{harvnb|Ozawa|Tomoi|Nakamura|2016|p=300}}</ref> FWGoji,{{R|ATMPB}} FiGoji,<ref name="Wakasa">{{Cite web|url=http://www.henshinonline.com:80/archive2004.html|title=GODZILLA FINAL WARS INTERVIEW: SHINICHI WAKASA|work=Henshin!Online|author=Aiken, Keith|date=7 November 2004|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060815173059/http://www.henshinonline.com:80/archive2004.html|archivedate=15 August 2006}}</ref> 50Godzilla,{{R|Wakasa}}<br>Godzilla 2004
|portrayed  =[[Tsutomu Kitagawa]]
|portrayed  =[[Tsutomu Kitagawa]],<br>[[Naoya Matsumoto]]{{sup|[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)|GvH]], [[Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks|FG3]]}}
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|used        ={{bl|''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''|[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)|''Godzilla vs. Hedorah'' (2021)]]|''[[Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks]]''|''[[Fest Godzilla 4: Operation Jet Jaguar]]''}}
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:''This article covers the 2004 Godzilla design. For the Godzilla incarnation, see [[Godzilla/Final Wars]].''
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The '''FinalGoji''' {{Nihongo|ファイナルゴジ|Fainarugoji}} is the [[Godzilla]] [[:Category:Suits|suit]] [[:Category:Designs|design]] used in the [[2004]] [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]], ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''.
{{Notice|This article covers the Godzilla design from ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''. For the Godzilla incarnation, see [[Godzilla (Godzilla Final Wars)]].}}
The '''FinalGoji''' {{Nihongo|ファイナルゴジ|Fainarugoji}} is the [[Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla designs|suit design]] used in the [[2004]] [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]] ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''. It was reused in three of [[Kazuhiro Nakagawa]]'s short films for Godzilla Fest.
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==Name==
==Name==
The FinalGoji's name comes from ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'''s title, specifically the word ''final'' {{Nihongo|ファイナル|fainaru}}, and ''Goji'', which comes from [[Godzilla]]'s [[Japan]]ese name, ''Gojira'' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ}}. Prior to the release of ''Final Wars'', fans referred to this design as the '''FiGoji''' {{Nihongo|ファイゴジ|Faigoji}}, a shortened combination of "final" and "Goji."<ref name="Wakasa"/> Modeler [[Shinichi Wakasa]] instead suggested '''50Godzilla''' {{Nihongo|五十ゴジラ|Gojūgojira}}, after Godzilla's 50th anniversary.<ref name="Wakasa"/>
FinalGoji's name comes from ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''{{'}}s title, specifically the word ''final'' {{Nihongo|ファイナル|fainaru}}, and ''Goji'', which comes from [[Godzilla]]'s [[Japan]]ese name, ''Gojira'' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ}}. Prior to the release of ''Final Wars'', fans referred to this design as the '''FiGoji''' {{Nihongo|ファイゴジ|Faigoji}}, a shortened combination of "final" and "Goji."<ref name="Wakasa"/> Modeler [[Shinichi Wakasa]] instead suggested '''50Godzilla''', after Godzilla's 50th anniversary.<ref name="Wakasa"/> It is also commonly called '''Final Godzilla''' {{Nihongo|ファイナルゴジラ|Fainaru Gojira}}.{{R|ATMPB}}
==Development==
For [[Godzilla]]'s 50th anniversary film, director [[Ryuhei Kitamura]] aimed to emphasize monster battles, wishing to portray "a more powerful Godzilla."<ref name="SCW">{{harvnb|Matsui|2005|p=86}}</ref> Camera tests were conducted using an [[KiryuGoji|SOSGoji]] suit from the previous ''Godzilla'' film, ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo SOS]]'', but Kitamura and monster modeler [[Shinichi Wakasa]] concluded that its movements were not suitable.{{sfn|Matsui|2005|pp=86-87}} Wakasa recalled a ''Godzilla'' fighting game his child had played and showed it to Kitamura, who agreed that it was closer to what he was looking for.<ref name="SCW 2">{{harvnb|Matsui|2005|p=87}}</ref>
 
Though Yasushi Nirasawa and Yoji Shinkawa submitted concept art of the new Godzilla,{{sfn|Matsui|2005|pp=83, 85}} neither of their designs were selected;{{R|ATMPB}} instead, Wakasa designed the new Godzilla himself<ref name="Monstermaker">{{harvnb|Wakasa|2017|p=236}}</ref> with input from Kitamura and special effects director [[Eiichi Asada]].{{R|Wakasa}} In designing Godzilla's face, Wakasa thought it appropriate to combine characteristics of several prior suits for the character's 50th anniversary, namely the [[ShodaiGoji]], [[MosuGoji]], and [[Godzilla (Heisei)|Heisei Godzilla]] designs.{{R|Wakasa}} Godzilla's muscles and facial expression were emphasized to align with Kitamura's vision.{{sfn|Matsui|2005|p=88}} His dorsal fins were also made smaller so as not to interfere with the choreography,{{R|ATMPB}} and the whites of his eyes were removed so that he would not seem willful.{{R|SCW}}
 
The FinalGoji suits were realized by Wakasa and his company MONSTERS, Inc.{{R|SCW}} Three total suits were produced: the main suit for close-ups, another for "action," and one for "super action."{{R|SCW 2}} Wakasa created the head sculpt,{{R|Monstermaker}} the upper body was patterned by Naoto Nishikawa and sculpted by Akira Yamada,<ref name="Monstermaker 2">{{harvnb|Wakasa|2017|p=237}}</ref> and the dorsal fins were shaped out of polyethylene foam.<ref name="Comp 41">{{harvnb|Kimura|2023|p=41}}</ref> Molds were then created from these parts, with the head and torso cast in latex{{sfn|Kimura|2023|p=42}} and the fins in urethane.{{R|Comp 41}} Conversely, the suits' body parts from the waist down were fabricated from scratch by gluing together pieces of urethane.{{R|SCW}} The suits' eyeballs were created by Shigeaki Yoshida.{{R|Monstermaker 2}}
 
The modeling team took care to keep the suits lightweight and easy to act in; though the materials used were no different than on previous suits, the space inside was not filled with latex, ensuring actor [[Tsutomu Kitagawa]]'s movements wouldn't be restricted.{{R|SCW 2}} The suits' arms were the only parts which fit snugly, and they had a dual joint at the armpit to increase their range of motion.{{R|SCW 2}} Also different from previous suits was a lack of internal lighting in Godzilla's dorsal fins, both to reduce weight and to accommodate the fins' reduction in size.{{R|Wakasa}} The only lighting installed in any of the suits was in the mouth for Godzilla's atomic breath.{{R|Wakasa}} The head of each suit was attached to a helmet-like "skullcap" worn by Kitagawa, allowing his neck movements to translate to Godzilla's,{{R|SCW|ATMPB}} and the mouth of at least one of the suits could be controlled remotely.{{R|Comp 41}} These mechanisms were created by [[Nobuhiro Ekubo]].{{R|Comp 41}}
 
Aside from the screen-used suits, several "attraction" suits were pulled from the same molds and finished to similar specifications for use in public appearances.<ref name="Comp 146">{{harvnb|Kimura|2023|p=146}}</ref> One such suit was used close to two decades after ''Final Wars'' in [[Kazuhiro Nakagawa]]'s short film ''[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)|Godzilla vs. Hedorah]]'' (2021), where it was donned by [[Naoya Matsumoto]].{{sfn|Kimura|2023|p=151}} Lacking any radio-control mechanisms, its jaw had to be manipulated by a wire.{{sfn|Holland|2021|pp=8-9}} A year later, Matsumoto returned to act in the sequel short ''[[Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks]]'', which instead featured the screen-used action suit.{{R|Comp 146}} MONSTERS also returned to remodel it, modifying its size to better fit Matsumoto's body.{{R|Comp 146}}<!--
 
It would also be used for footage shot for souvenir photo-op video purposes for the Tokusatsu Studio portion of the [[Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji]] attraction.-->
==Detail==
==Detail==
For [[Godzilla]]'s 50th Anniversary film in [[2004]], ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', director [[Ryuhei Kitamura]], special effects director [[Eiichi Asada]], and [[Shinichi Wakasa]]'s company Monsters, Inc. collaborated on the title character's new design.<ref name="Wakasa"/> It was Wakasa's idea to use features from multiple older designs. The arms and legs are slimmer than usual, and Godzilla's thighs are also one size smaller. FinalGoji also has much more noticeable ears than many previous suits. The small dorsal plates resemble those of the [[Showa era|Showa series]]: a single prominent row with smaller surrounding plates.
The FinalGoji's arms and legs are slimmer than usual, and its thighs are also one size smaller. The FinalGoji has much more noticeable ears than many previous suits. The small dorsal fins resemble those of the [[Showa era|Showa series]]: a single prominent row with smaller surrounding fins.
 
The suit used in the [[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)|''Godzilla vs. Hedorah'' short]] is very similar to the close-up suit, but had some noticeable differences. Its skin was darker and its dorsal fins were white instead of a bone-white color, these fins also being more pointy. The head was flatter and had bright orange eyes and a longer lower jaw. The torso was slightly shorter, and the toes, toenails, and tail were elongated. This suit was also considerably smaller than the close-up suit. This or another suit appeared during a Hollywood Walk of Fame event, for which a device that could shoot smoke was put in its mouth. In the short film ''[[Fest Godzilla 4: Operation Jet Jaguar]]'' (2023), Godzilla possesses a scar on his cheek left by Gigan in the previous short film ''[[Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks]]'' (2022).
 
==Use in other media==
===Video games===
*''[[Godzilla Kaiju Collection]]'' (2015) - Android and iOS
*''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'' (2019) - Android and iOS
*''[[Godzilla Battle Line]]'' (2021; added in 2022) - Android, iOS, and PC
*''[[XR World]]'' (2022) - Android, iOS, and PC
===Comics===
*[[Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters issue 6|''Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters'' #6]] (2011, Cover B)
*[[Godzilla (IDW comic) issue 13|''Godzilla'' #13]] (2013, Cover B)
*''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Gigan]]'' (2022)
*''[[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons]]'' (2023)


To make this suit leaner and more flexible, Shinichi Wakasa's company Monsters, Inc., used less urethane foam and latex rubber. Instead, they added a special material called "foam latex," a chemical compound made with latex and some additional agents that bake to become a soft rubbery material. This reduced the weight of the suit by almost 44 pounds, allowing the actor inside much more movement and flexibility.
===Short films===
*''[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)|Godzilla vs. Hedorah]]'' (2021)
*''[[Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks]]'' (2022)
*''[[Fest Godzilla 4: Operation Jet Jaguar]]'' (2023)


When Godzilla received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his 50th birthday, a replica of the FinalGoji suit was created for the occasion. While very similar to the one used in the film, the new suit had some visible differences. Its skin is darker and its dorsal fins are completely white. The head is flatter and has bright orange eyes and a longer lower jaw. It was equipped with a device that allowed smoke to pour from its mouth. The torso appears to be slightly lowered, while the dorsal fins are slightly more pointed. The feet are wider with longer claws, and the tail is considerably longer. This suit was also considerably smaller than the one used in the film.
=== Web series ===
==Use in Other Media==
 
===Video Games===
* ''[[Godziban]]'' (2024) [as [[Gojita]]]
*''[[Godzilla: Kaiju Collection]] ''
*''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]''


===Comics===
*''[[Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters Issue 6]] (Cover B)
*''[[Godzilla: Ongoing Issue 13]] (Cover B by [[Matt Frank]])
==Gallery==
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===Screenshots===
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====''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' Trailers====
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===Post-Production===
====''[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)|Godzilla vs. Hedorah]]'' (short film)====
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File:Tumblr nd077qiOn21rmuemho1 1280.jpg|FinalGoji along with [[MireGoji|GiraGoji]], [[GMKGoji]], [[KiryuGoji]] and [[KiryuGoji|SOSGoji]]
File:0001938949.jpeg|The FinalGoji suit with [[Kumi Mizuno]]
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===Merchandise===
===Merchandise===
====Covers====
====Covers====
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G-028.jpg|The cover for the soundtrack of ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''
G-028.jpg|The cover for the soundtrack of ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''
Toho-gfw3disc-disc1.jpg|A ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' disc
Toho-gfw3disc-disc1.jpg|A ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]'' disc
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====Toys====
====Toys====
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Bandai HG Set 11 Godzilla 2004.jpg|[[Godzilla: High Grade]] Set 11 Godzilla 2004
Bandai HG Set 11 Godzilla 2004.jpg|[[Bandai]] [[HG Series]] Set 11 Godzilla 2004
Bandai Japan 2004 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2004.jpg|[[Bandai]] 2004 [[Movie Monster Series]] Godzilla 2004
Bandai Japan 2004 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2004.jpg|Bandai 2004 [[Movie Monster Series]] Godzilla 2004
Bandai Japan 2004 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2004 (Theatre Exclusive).jpg|[[Bandai]] 2004 [[Movie Monster Series]] Theater Exclusive Godzilla 2004
Bandai Japan 2004 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2004 (Theatre Exclusive).jpg|Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Theater Exclusive Godzilla 2004
Bandai Japan 2004 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2004 (Ito Yokado Exclusive).jpg|[[Bandai]] 2004 [[Movie Monster Series]] Ito Yokado Exclusive Godzilla 2004
Bandai Japan 2004 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2004 (Ito Yokado Exclusive).jpg|Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Ito Yokado Exclusive Godzilla 2004
Bandai Japan 2004 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2004 (HMV Exclusive).jpg|[[Bandai]] 2004 [[Movie Monster Series]] HMV Exclusive Godzilla 2004
Bandai Japan 2004 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2004 (HMV Exclusive).jpg|Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series HMV Exclusive Godzilla 2004
Bandai Japan 2005 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2004.jpg|[[Bandai]] 2005 [[Movie Monster Series]] Godzilla 2004
Bandai Japan 2005 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2004.jpg|Bandai 2005 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2004
BandaicreationFigureG2004.jpg|[[Bandai America]] Godzilla 2004
BandaicreationFigureG2004.jpg|[[Bandai America]] Godzilla 2004
HazawagumiFigureFWG.jpg|[[G Memories Collection|Hazawa-Gumi]] Godzilla 2004
HazawagumiFigureFWG.jpg|[[G Memories Collection|Hazawa-Gumi]] Godzilla 2004
MarmitMHFigureG2005SF.jpg|[[Monster Heaven]] Godzilla 2004
MarmitMHFigureG2005SF.jpg|[[Monster Heaven]] Godzilla 2004
Bandai_Tokyo_Vinyl_GodzillaFW.jpg|[[Bandai America]] Tokyo Vinyl Godzilla 2004
Bandai_Tokyo_Vinyl_GodzillaFW.jpg|Bandai America Tokyo Vinyl Godzilla 2004
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Catalog-25-Godzilla-2004-Big.jpg|[[X-Plus]] Godzilla 2004 Large Monsters figure
Catalog-25-Godzilla-2004-Big.jpg|[[X-Plus]] Godzilla 2004 Large Monsters figure
godzilla2004_30_01 (2).jpg|[[X-Plus]] Godzilla 2004 30cm figure
godzilla2004_30_01 (2).jpg|X-Plus Godzilla 2004 30cm figure
Bandai_Burning_Godzilla_2004_1.jpg|Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004" by [[Bandai America]]
Bandai_Burning_Godzilla_2004_1.jpg|Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004"
SDCC_Burning_Godzilla_2004_Side.png|Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004" by [[Bandai America]]
SDCC_Burning_Godzilla_2004_Side.png|Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004"
Bandai_Burning_Godzilla_2004_2.jpg|Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004" by [[Bandai America]] Box Set
Bandai_Burning_Godzilla_2004_2.jpg|Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004" box set
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G04-hires-1.jpg|[[S.H. MonsterArts]] Godzilla (2004)
Playmates Godzilla 2004.jpg|[[Playmates]]  12" Godzilla (2004)
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Km02a.JPG|Microman Godzilla 2004
Km02a.JPG|Microman Godzilla 2004
Ea0340b9-a1d1-4fe7-b1e8-7d21c97879a0 1.995e4be4321dbdd12a62c4e27d12bd50.jpeg|[[Bandai]] Ultimate Monster Collection Godzilla 2004
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456667.jpg|[[Bandai]] Ultimate Monster Collection Godzilla 2004 (atomic breath version)
456667.jpg|Bandai Ultimate Monster Collection Godzilla 2004 (atomic breath version)
Godzilla 00319gGodzDX2005bop.jpg|[[Bandai]] Real Action Godzilla 2004
Godzilla 00319gGodzDX2005bop.jpg|Bandai Real Action Godzilla 2004
XP00231lg.jpg|Roto-Cast Godzilla 2004
XP00231lg.jpg|Roto-Cast Godzilla 2004
483838393929.jpeg|[[Bandai]] Museum Godzilla 2004
483838393929.jpeg|Bandai Museum Godzilla 2004
bandaiCandySakai3FW.jpg|[[Bandai]] Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 2004
bandaiCandySakai3FW.jpg|Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 2004
bandaiGChronCFrt.jpg|[[Bandai]] Godzilla Chronicles set
bandaiGChronCFrt.jpg|Bandai Godzilla Chronicles set
Bandai Shokugan Godzilla 2004.jpg|[[Shokugan]] Godzilla 2004
Bandai Shokugan Godzilla 2004.jpg|Bandai [[Shokugan]] Godzilla 2004
Shokugan Godzilla 2004.jpg|[[Shokugan]] Godzilla 2004
Shokugan Godzilla 2004.jpg|Bandai Shokugan Godzilla 2004
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====Models====
====Models====
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GodzillaFinalWarsUnmade01Ver2.jpg|Box for 20cm original concept FinalGoji model by D-Tech
GodzillaFinalWarsUnmade01Ver2.jpg|Box for 20cm original concept Godzilla 2004 model by D-Tech
GodzillaFinalWarsUnmade01Ver3.jpg|A 20cm FinalGoji model based on its original concept, by D-Tech
GodzillaFinalWarsUnmade01Ver3.jpg|D-Tech 20cm Godzilla 2004 model based on the original concept design
Yaushi'sGodzilla.jpg|A model kit of the original concept of FinalGoji by T'sFacto
Yaushi'sGodzilla.jpg|T'sFacto original concept design Godzilla 2004 model kit
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Godzilla 2005 Action Pose By Alpha.jpg|Alpha Godzilla 2004
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Godzilla 2005 By Daimos.jpg|Daimos Godzilla 2004
Godzilla 2005 vs SPIEGA By Daimos.jpg|Godzilla 2004 vs. Kumonga by Daimos
Godzilla 2005 vs SPIEGA By Daimos.jpg|Daimos Godzilla 2004 vs. [[Kumonga]]
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Chibi Godzilla 2005 By D-Tech.jpg|D-Tech chibi Godzilla 2004
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Godzilla 2005 By G-Tempest.jpg|G-Tempest Godzilla 2004
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Godzilla 2005 Image.jpg|Image Godzilla 2004
Godzilla 2005 vs Monster X Image.jpg|A chibi Godzilla 2004 fighting a chibi Monster X by Image
Godzilla 2005 vs Monster X Image.jpg|Image chibi Godzilla 2004 vs. [[Monster X]]
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Godzilla 2005 By KOC.jpg|KOC Godzilla 2004
Godzilla 2005 With Minya By Material Models.jpg|Godzilla 2004 with Minilla by Material Models
Godzilla 2005 With Minya By Material Models.jpg|Material Models Godzilla 2004 and [[Minilla]]
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Road Impact Godzilla 2005.jpg|Road Impact Godzilla 2004
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Shinzen Godzilla 1.jpg|Shinzen Godzilla 2004
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Shinzen Godzilla 2 With Minilla.jpg|Chibi Godzilla 2004 and Minilla
Godzilla 2005 vs Zilla 1998 By T-Facto.jpg|Godzilla 2004 vs. [[ToraGoji|Godzilla 1998]] by T'sFacto
Godzilla 2005 vs Zilla 1998 By T-Facto.jpg|Godzilla 2004 vs. [[Zilla]] by T'sFacto
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Godzilla 2005 By VS C-Project.jpg|VS C-Project Godzilla 2004
Godzilla 2005 With Minilla By VS C-Project.jpg|Chibi Godzilla 2004 with Minilla by VS C-Project
Godzilla 2005 With Minilla By VS C-Project.jpg|VS C-Project chibi Godzilla 2004 and Minilla
Godzilla 2005 By West Kenji.jpg|Godzilla 2004 by West Kenji
Godzilla 2005 By West Kenji.jpg|West Kenji Godzilla 2004
Godzilla 2005 SD By West Kenji.jpg|Chibi Godzilla 2004 by West Kenji
Godzilla 2005 SD By West Kenji.jpg|West Kenji chibi Godzilla 2004
Godzilla 2005 vs Kaiser Gidorah By Yamakawa.jpg|Godzilla 2004 vs. Keizer Ghidorah by Yamakawa
Godzilla 2005 vs Kaiser Gidorah By Yamakawa.jpg|Yamakawa Godzilla 2004 vs. Keizer Ghidorah
Godzilla 2005 (Movie Version) By Yuji Sakai - Zokei Kobo.jpg|Godzilla 2004 by Yuji Sakai
Godzilla 2005 (Movie Version) By Yuji Sakai - Zokei Kobo.jpg|Godzilla 2004 by Yuji Sakai
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====Cards====
====Cards====
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39-13564.jpg|Morinaga Godzilla's 50th Anniversary Transparent Card #55
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====Books====
====Books====
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File:Visual Book Volume 15 preview 2.jpg
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</gallery>
====Magazines====
====Magazines====
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==References==
==References==
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===Bibliography===
*{{cite book|title=[[All Toho Monsters Pictorial Book]]|edition=4th|editor-last1=Ozawa|editor-first1=Ryoko|editor-last2=Tomoi|editor-first2=Taketo|editor-last3=Nakamura|editor-first3=Satoshi|date=4 September 2016|publisher=Yosensha|isbn=978-4-8003-0362-2}}
*{{cite book|title=[[Godzilla Final Wars Super Complete Works]]|edition=2nd|editor-last=Matsui|editor-first=Satoshi|date=1 March 2005|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|isbn=4-09-101498-4}}
*{{cite book|title=[[Godzilla - King of Monstermaker]]|last=Wakasa|first=Shinichi|author-link=Shinichi Wakasa|date=21 October 2017|publisher=Yosensha|isbn=978-4-8003-1343-0}}
*{{cite book|title=[[Godzilla Final Wars Completion]]|editor-last=Kimura|editor-first=Manabu|date=4 April 2023|publisher=Hobby Japan|isbn=978-4-7986-3135-6}}
*{{cite magazine|title=Fifty Years Later, Godzilla and Hedorah Clash Again|work=G-FAN|issue=134|last=Holland|first=Edward L.|date=January–February 2021}}
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FinalGoji
The FinalGoji as it is seen in Godzilla Final Wars
Type Suit
Nicknames Final Godzilla,[1] FWGoji,[1] FiGoji,[2] 50Godzilla,[2]
Godzilla 2004
Portrayed by Tsutomu Kitagawa,
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This article covers the Godzilla design from Godzilla Final Wars. For the Godzilla incarnation, see Godzilla (Godzilla Final Wars).

The FinalGoji (ファイナルゴジ,   Fainarugoji) is the Godzilla suit design used in the 2004 Godzilla film Godzilla Final Wars. It was reused in three of Kazuhiro Nakagawa's short films for Godzilla Fest.

Name

FinalGoji's name comes from Godzilla Final Wars's title, specifically the word final (ファイナル,   fainaru), and Goji, which comes from Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ). Prior to the release of Final Wars, fans referred to this design as the FiGoji (ファイゴジ,   Faigoji), a shortened combination of "final" and "Goji."[2] Modeler Shinichi Wakasa instead suggested 50Godzilla, after Godzilla's 50th anniversary.[2] It is also commonly called Final Godzilla (ファイナルゴジラ,   Fainaru Gojira).[1]

Development

For Godzilla's 50th anniversary film, director Ryuhei Kitamura aimed to emphasize monster battles, wishing to portray "a more powerful Godzilla."[3] Camera tests were conducted using an SOSGoji suit from the previous Godzilla film, Godzilla: Tokyo SOS, but Kitamura and monster modeler Shinichi Wakasa concluded that its movements were not suitable.[4] Wakasa recalled a Godzilla fighting game his child had played and showed it to Kitamura, who agreed that it was closer to what he was looking for.[5]

Though Yasushi Nirasawa and Yoji Shinkawa submitted concept art of the new Godzilla,[6] neither of their designs were selected;[1] instead, Wakasa designed the new Godzilla himself[7] with input from Kitamura and special effects director Eiichi Asada.[2] In designing Godzilla's face, Wakasa thought it appropriate to combine characteristics of several prior suits for the character's 50th anniversary, namely the ShodaiGoji, MosuGoji, and Heisei Godzilla designs.[2] Godzilla's muscles and facial expression were emphasized to align with Kitamura's vision.[8] His dorsal fins were also made smaller so as not to interfere with the choreography,[1] and the whites of his eyes were removed so that he would not seem willful.[3]

The FinalGoji suits were realized by Wakasa and his company MONSTERS, Inc.[3] Three total suits were produced: the main suit for close-ups, another for "action," and one for "super action."[5] Wakasa created the head sculpt,[7] the upper body was patterned by Naoto Nishikawa and sculpted by Akira Yamada,[9] and the dorsal fins were shaped out of polyethylene foam.[10] Molds were then created from these parts, with the head and torso cast in latex[11] and the fins in urethane.[10] Conversely, the suits' body parts from the waist down were fabricated from scratch by gluing together pieces of urethane.[3] The suits' eyeballs were created by Shigeaki Yoshida.[9]

The modeling team took care to keep the suits lightweight and easy to act in; though the materials used were no different than on previous suits, the space inside was not filled with latex, ensuring actor Tsutomu Kitagawa's movements wouldn't be restricted.[5] The suits' arms were the only parts which fit snugly, and they had a dual joint at the armpit to increase their range of motion.[5] Also different from previous suits was a lack of internal lighting in Godzilla's dorsal fins, both to reduce weight and to accommodate the fins' reduction in size.[2] The only lighting installed in any of the suits was in the mouth for Godzilla's atomic breath.[2] The head of each suit was attached to a helmet-like "skullcap" worn by Kitagawa, allowing his neck movements to translate to Godzilla's,[3][1] and the mouth of at least one of the suits could be controlled remotely.[10] These mechanisms were created by Nobuhiro Ekubo.[10]

Aside from the screen-used suits, several "attraction" suits were pulled from the same molds and finished to similar specifications for use in public appearances.[12] One such suit was used close to two decades after Final Wars in Kazuhiro Nakagawa's short film Godzilla vs. Hedorah (2021), where it was donned by Naoya Matsumoto.[13] Lacking any radio-control mechanisms, its jaw had to be manipulated by a wire.[14] A year later, Matsumoto returned to act in the sequel short Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks, which instead featured the screen-used action suit.[12] MONSTERS also returned to remodel it, modifying its size to better fit Matsumoto's body.[12]

Detail

The FinalGoji's arms and legs are slimmer than usual, and its thighs are also one size smaller. The FinalGoji has much more noticeable ears than many previous suits. The small dorsal fins resemble those of the Showa series: a single prominent row with smaller surrounding fins.

The suit used in the Godzilla vs. Hedorah short is very similar to the close-up suit, but had some noticeable differences. Its skin was darker and its dorsal fins were white instead of a bone-white color, these fins also being more pointy. The head was flatter and had bright orange eyes and a longer lower jaw. The torso was slightly shorter, and the toes, toenails, and tail were elongated. This suit was also considerably smaller than the close-up suit. This or another suit appeared during a Hollywood Walk of Fame event, for which a device that could shoot smoke was put in its mouth. In the short film Fest Godzilla 4: Operation Jet Jaguar (2023), Godzilla possesses a scar on his cheek left by Gigan in the previous short film Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks (2022).

Use in other media

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Gallery

Production

Godzilla Final Wars

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Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)

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Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks

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Screenshots

Godzilla Final Wars trailers

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Godzilla Final Wars

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  • Godzilla at Sydney

    Godzilla at Sydney

  • Godzilla walks past the Opera House

    Godzilla walks past the Opera House

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  • Godzilla challenges Zilla

    Godzilla challenges Zilla

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  • Godzilla gets tangled in Kumonga's web

    Godzilla gets tangled in Kumonga's web

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  • Godzilla passes by the dying Kamacuras

    Godzilla passes by the dying Kamacuras

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  • GFW - Goodbye Godzilla.jpg

Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)

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Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks

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Post-production

Merchandise

Covers

Toys

  • Bandai HG Series Set 11 Godzilla 2004

    Bandai HG Series Set 11 Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2004

    Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Theater Exclusive Godzilla 2004

    Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Theater Exclusive Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Ito Yokado Exclusive Godzilla 2004

    Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series Ito Yokado Exclusive Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series HMV Exclusive Godzilla 2004

    Bandai 2004 Movie Monster Series HMV Exclusive Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai 2005 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2004

    Bandai 2005 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai America Godzilla 2004

    Bandai America Godzilla 2004

  • Hazawa-Gumi Godzilla 2004

    Hazawa-Gumi Godzilla 2004

  • Monster Heaven Godzilla 2004

    Monster Heaven Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai America Tokyo Vinyl Godzilla 2004

    Bandai America Tokyo Vinyl Godzilla 2004

  • X-Plus Godzilla 2004 Large Monsters figure

    X-Plus Godzilla 2004 Large Monsters figure

  • X-Plus Godzilla 2004 30cm figure

    X-Plus Godzilla 2004 30cm figure

  • Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004"

    Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004"

  • Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004"

    Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004"

  • Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004" box set

    Bandai America Comic-Con Exclusive "Burning Godzilla 2004" box set

  • Bandai King of the Monsters Series Godzilla FINAL WARS

    Bandai King of the Monsters Series Godzilla FINAL WARS

  • S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla (2004)

    S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla (2004)

  • Playmates 12" Godzilla (2004)

    Playmates 12" Godzilla (2004)

  • Playmates 6.5" Godzilla (2004)

    Playmates 6.5" Godzilla (2004)

  • Microman Godzilla 2004

    Microman Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai Ultimate Monster Collection Godzilla 2004

    Bandai Ultimate Monster Collection Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai Ultimate Monster Collection Godzilla 2004 (atomic breath version)

    Bandai Ultimate Monster Collection Godzilla 2004 (atomic breath version)

  • Bandai Real Action Godzilla 2004

    Bandai Real Action Godzilla 2004

  • Roto-Cast Godzilla 2004

    Roto-Cast Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai Museum Godzilla 2004

    Bandai Museum Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 2004

    Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai Godzilla Chronicles set

    Bandai Godzilla Chronicles set

  • Bandai Shokugan Godzilla 2004

    Bandai Shokugan Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai Shokugan Godzilla 2004

    Bandai Shokugan Godzilla 2004

  • Bandai 2023 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2004

    Bandai 2023 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2004

  • Yubi's Figurines

    Yubi's Figurines

Models

  • Box for 20cm original concept Godzilla 2004 model by D-Tech

    Box for 20cm original concept Godzilla 2004 model by D-Tech

  • D-Tech 20cm Godzilla 2004 model based on the original concept design

    D-Tech 20cm Godzilla 2004 model based on the original concept design

  • T'sFacto original concept design Godzilla 2004 model kit

    T'sFacto original concept design Godzilla 2004 model kit

  • Alpha Godzilla 2004

    Alpha Godzilla 2004

  • B-club Godzilla 2004

    B-club Godzilla 2004

  • Daimos Godzilla 2004

    Daimos Godzilla 2004

  • Daimos Godzilla 2004 vs. Kumonga

    Daimos Godzilla 2004 vs. Kumonga

  • D-Tech chibi Godzilla 2004

    D-Tech chibi Godzilla 2004

  • G-Tempest Godzilla 2004

    G-Tempest Godzilla 2004

  • Image Godzilla 2004

    Image Godzilla 2004

  • Image chibi Godzilla 2004 vs. Monster X

    Image chibi Godzilla 2004 vs. Monster X

  • KOC Godzilla 2004

    KOC Godzilla 2004

  • Material Models Godzilla 2004 and Minilla

    Material Models Godzilla 2004 and Minilla

  • Road Impact Godzilla 2004

    Road Impact Godzilla 2004

  • Shinzen Godzilla 2004

    Shinzen Godzilla 2004

  • Chibi Godzilla 2004 and Minilla

    Chibi Godzilla 2004 and Minilla

  • Godzilla 2004 vs. Zilla by T'sFacto

    Godzilla 2004 vs. Zilla by T'sFacto

  • VS C-Project Godzilla 2004

    VS C-Project Godzilla 2004

  • VS C-Project chibi Godzilla 2004 and Minilla

    VS C-Project chibi Godzilla 2004 and Minilla

  • West Kenji Godzilla 2004

    West Kenji Godzilla 2004

  • West Kenji chibi Godzilla 2004

    West Kenji chibi Godzilla 2004

  • Yamakawa Godzilla 2004 vs. Keizer Ghidorah

    Yamakawa Godzilla 2004 vs. Keizer Ghidorah

  • Godzilla 2004 by Yuji Sakai

    Godzilla 2004 by Yuji Sakai

Cards

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  • Morinaga Godzilla's 50th Anniversary Transparent Card #55

    Morinaga Godzilla's 50th Anniversary Transparent Card #55

Books

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  • Visual Book Volume 15 preview 2.jpg

Magazines

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References

This is a list of references for FinalGoji. 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 1.3 1.4 1.5 Ozawa, Tomoi & Nakamura 2016, p. 300
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Aiken, Keith (7 November 2004). "GODZILLA FINAL WARS INTERVIEW: SHINICHI WAKASA". Henshin!Online. Archived from the original on 15 August 2006.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Matsui 2005, p. 86
  4. ↑ Matsui 2005, pp. 86-87.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Matsui 2005, p. 87
  6. ↑ Matsui 2005, pp. 83, 85.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Wakasa 2017, p. 236
  8. ↑ Matsui 2005, p. 88.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Wakasa 2017, p. 237
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Kimura 2023, p. 41
  11. ↑ Kimura 2023, p. 42.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Kimura 2023, p. 146
  13. ↑ Kimura 2023, p. 151.
  14. ↑ Holland 2021, pp. 8-9.

Bibliography

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