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'''''Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II''''' {{Nihongo| | '''''Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II''''' {{Nihongo|ゴジラＶＳメカゴジラ|Gojira tai Mekagojira}} is a [[1993]] manga adaptation of the [[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II|film of the same name]] published by [[Shogakukan]]. | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The manga follows the plot of its [[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II|film counterpart]] reasonably closely, but deviates at several points. | The manga follows the plot of its [[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II|film counterpart]] reasonably closely, but deviates at several points. | ||
The manga | The manga contains much more graphic violence, with [[Godzilla/Heisei|Godzilla]] suffering from near-torture against [[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]] during the first fight, including having his eyes ruptured and his dorsal plates torn in half. Mechagodzilla is also given a variety of new abilities, including a powerful move in which he fires his arms at Godzilla after the G-Crusher fails. In the final battle, [[Mecha-King Ghidorah]]'s programming takes over Mechagodzilla and it attempts to brutally kill Godzilla, despite [[G-Force]] wanting to capture Godzilla alive. After Godzilla is revived by [[Rodan/Heisei|Fire Rodan]], Mechagodzilla attempts to attach itself to Godzilla and self-destruct. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center"> | <gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center"> | ||
GvMG2MangaSlipBack.jpg|Back | GvMG2MangaSlipBack.jpg|Back of slip cover | ||
GvMG2MangaFront.jpg|Front | GvMG2MangaFront.jpg|Front cover | ||
GvMG2MangaBack.jpg|Back | GvMG2MangaBack.jpg|Back cover | ||
Blind Godzilla.jpeg|[[Godzilla]] | Blind Godzilla.jpeg|[[Godzilla/Heisei|Godzilla's]] eyes bleeding violently after being attacked by [[Garuda]] | ||
MechaGodzilla Question Mark Kodansya Manga.jpeg|Mechagodzilla tears one of Godzilla's dorsal plates in half | MechaGodzilla Question Mark Kodansya Manga.jpeg|[[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]] tears one of Godzilla's dorsal plates in half | ||
King Godzilla Question Mark Kodansya Manga.jpeg|The severely damaged | King Godzilla Question Mark Kodansya Manga.jpeg|The severely damaged Garuda attacks Godzilla with cables | ||
MechaGodzilla_firing_its_arms.png|Mechagodzilla launching his arms | MechaGodzilla_firing_its_arms.png|Mechagodzilla launching his arms | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Mechagodzilla has many differences from its film counterpart in this manga | *[[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]] has many differences from its film counterpart in this manga. It has a long, sharp spike erupting out of its forehead. It also lacks a plasma grenade. In addition, the [[Garuda]] lacks its masers, instead opting for two traditional cannons, and can release a hail of grappling cables that are similar to Mechagodzilla's shock anchors. | ||
* | *In this manga, Mechagodzilla overrides its programming and turns against its human masters. Something similar occurs in the [[2002]] film ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]''. While in this manga Mechagodzilla goes out of control when [[Mecha-King Ghidorah]]'s programming takes over, in the later film [[Kiryu]] goes berserk after it becomes possessed by the spirit of the [[Godzilla/1954|original Godzilla]]. | ||
{{Comics}} | {{Comics}} | ||
{{Era|TOH|HEI|BOK|GOD|MG2|SMG|ROD|FR|BG|MKG}} | {{Era|TOH|HEI|BOK|GOD|MG2|SMG|ROD|FR|BG|MKG}} | ||
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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (ゴジラＶＳメカゴジラ Gojira tai Mekagojira) is a 1993 manga adaptation of the film of the same name published by Shogakukan.
Plot
The manga follows the plot of its film counterpart reasonably closely, but deviates at several points.
The manga contains much more graphic violence, with Godzilla suffering from near-torture against Mechagodzilla during the first fight, including having his eyes ruptured and his dorsal plates torn in half. Mechagodzilla is also given a variety of new abilities, including a powerful move in which he fires his arms at Godzilla after the G-Crusher fails. In the final battle, Mecha-King Ghidorah's programming takes over Mechagodzilla and it attempts to brutally kill Godzilla, despite G-Force wanting to capture Godzilla alive. After Godzilla is revived by Fire Rodan, Mechagodzilla attempts to attach itself to Godzilla and self-destruct.
Gallery
Back of slip cover
Front cover
Back cover
Godzilla's eyes bleeding violently after being attacked by Garuda
Mechagodzilla tears one of Godzilla's dorsal plates in half
The severely damaged Garuda attacks Godzilla with cables
Mechagodzilla launching his arms
Trivia
- Mechagodzilla has many differences from its film counterpart in this manga. It has a long, sharp spike erupting out of its forehead. It also lacks a plasma grenade. In addition, the Garuda lacks its masers, instead opting for two traditional cannons, and can release a hail of grappling cables that are similar to Mechagodzilla's shock anchors.
- In this manga, Mechagodzilla overrides its programming and turns against its human masters. Something similar occurs in the 2002 film Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla. While in this manga Mechagodzilla goes out of control when Mecha-King Ghidorah's programming takes over, in the later film Kiryu goes berserk after it becomes possessed by the spirit of the original Godzilla.
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