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:''This article covers the Godzilla design featured in the Kiryu | {{Disclaimer|There are two separate suits for the [[Godzilla (Kiryu series)|Kiryu series Godzilla]]. This page contains both of them.}} | ||
The '''KiryuGoji''' {{Nihongo|機龍ゴジ|KiryūGoji}} | :''This article covers the Godzilla design featured in the Kiryu series films. For the Godzilla incarnation, see [[Godzilla (Kiryu series)]].'' | ||
The '''KiryuGoji''' {{Nihongo|機龍ゴジ|KiryūGoji}} and '''SOSGoji''' {{Nihongo|{{tt|SOS|エスオーエス}}ゴジ|EsuŌEsuGoji}} are the [[Godzilla]] [[:Category:Godzilla designs|suit designs]] used in the [[2002]] ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]] ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'' and its [[2003]] sequel ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo SOS]]'', respectively. | |||
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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
In ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'', the KiryuGoji's name comes from another [[kaiju]]'s name, [[Kiryu]] {{Nihongo|機龍|Kiryū}}, and ''Goji'', which comes from [[Godzilla]]'s [[Japan]]ese name, ''Gojira'' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ}}. The official nickname '''ShakuGoji''' {{Nihongo|釈ゴジ}} comes from the name of actress [[Yumiko Shaku]] {{Nihongo|釈由美子|Shaku Yumiko}}, and ''Goji''.<ref>''All Toho Monster Encyclopedia''. Pages 232 and 292.</ref> | In ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'', the KiryuGoji's name comes from another [[kaiju]]'s name, [[Kiryu]] {{Nihongo|機龍|Kiryū}}, and ''Goji'', which comes from [[Godzilla]]'s [[Japan]]ese name, ''Gojira'' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ}}. The official nickname '''ShakuGoji''' {{Nihongo|釈ゴジ}} comes from the name of actress [[Yumiko Shaku]] {{Nihongo|釈由美子|Shaku Yumiko}}, and ''Goji''.<ref>''All Toho Monster Encyclopedia''. Pages 232 and 292.</ref> | ||
In ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo | In ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo SOS]]'', the SOSGoji's name comes from the film's [[Japan]]ese title, specifically ''SOS'', and ''Goji'', which comes from [[Godzilla]]'s [[Japan]]ese name, ''Gojira'' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ}}. | ||
==Detail== | ==Detail== | ||
For the film ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'', [[Toho]] decided to stray away from the [[GMKGoji]] design [[Godzilla]] sported in the [[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack|previous film]] and return to the look of the [[MireGoji]]. This new design, dubbed KiryuGoji, did however undergo some major changes from those two previous designs. The head was completely changed and made smaller to the point of resembling the head of the [[Godzilla | For the film ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'', [[Toho]] decided to stray away from the [[GMKGoji]] design [[Godzilla]] sported in the [[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack|previous film]] and return to the look of the [[MireGoji]]. This new design, dubbed the KiryuGoji, did however undergo some major changes from those two previous designs. The head was completely changed and made smaller to the point of resembling the head of the [[Godzilla (Heisei)|Heisei series Godzilla]]. The suit was given large yellow and almost bird-like eyes. The dorsal fins were reduced a bit and lost their purplish hue, retaining the classic bone-white color, but still remained jagged like the [[MireGoji]]'s dorsal fins. Godzilla's skin also returned from the green hue of the MireGoji to the traditional charcoal-black color. | ||
The KiryuGoji suit is among the most expressive of the Godzilla suits, and has animatronics included in its head which allow for some facial expressions and, more notably, the ability to widen or narrow the suit's eyes, giving Godzilla genuine expressions of surprise, shock or anger. | |||
The | The following year for the film ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo SOS]]'', the sequel to ''Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla'', Godzilla's appearance remained basically the same. A new suit named SOSGoji was created with an almost identical design, only sporting a large scar on the chest region, sustained from [[Kiryu]]'s Absolute Zero Cannon in the previous film. | ||
==Use in other media== | |||
==Use in | |||
===Video games=== | ===Video games=== | ||
*''[[Godzilla: Kaiju Collection]]'' | *''[[Godzilla: Pachislot Wars]]'' (2007) - pachislot | ||
*''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'' | *''[[Godzilla Kaiju Collection]]'' (2015) - Android and iOS | ||
*''[[Super Robot Wars X-Ω]]'' (2015; added in 2016) - Android and iOS [artwork] | |||
*''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'' (2019) - Android and iOS | |||
===Comics=== | ===Comics=== | ||
*''[[Godzilla: The Half-Century War]]'' | *[[Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters Issue 3|''Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters'' #3]] (2011, Cover B) | ||
*''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'' | *''[[Godzilla: The Half-Century War]]'' (2012-2013) | ||
*''[[Godzilla: Cataclysm]]'' | *''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'' (2013-2015) | ||
*''[[Godzilla in Hell]]'' | *''[[Godzilla: Cataclysm]]'' (2014) | ||
*''[[Godzilla: | *''[[Godzilla in Hell]]'' [[Godzilla in Hell issue 1|#1]] and [[Godzilla in Hell issue 5|5]] (2015) | ||
===Miscellaneous=== | |||
*''[[Godzilla: Pachislot Wars]]'' Promotion DVD (2007) | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Production=== | ===Production=== | ||
====''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]''==== | ====''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]''==== | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
GXMG - Godzilla Suits.jpg | File:GXMG - Godzilla Suits.jpg | ||
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Godzilla & MechaG on set.jpg | File:Godzilla & MechaG on set.jpg | ||
GODZILLA-x-MECHAGODZILLA-tom-kitagawa.jpg | File:GODZILLA-x-MECHAGODZILLA-tom-kitagawa.jpg | ||
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GXMG - Godzilla.jpg | File:GXMG - Godzilla.jpg | ||
GXMG - Godzilla Head Shot.jpg | File:GXMG - Godzilla Head Shot.jpg | ||
GXMG - Godzilla Side View.jpg | File:GXMG - Godzilla Side View.jpg | ||
GXMG - Godzilla On the Rampage.jpg | File:GXMG - Godzilla On the Rampage.jpg | ||
GXMG - Godzilla vs. Rocket Launcher.jpg | File:GXMG - Godzilla vs. Rocket Launcher.jpg | ||
GXMG - Roaring Godzilla Head Shot.jpg | File:GXMG - Roaring Godzilla Head Shot.jpg | ||
Godzillavsakane1.jpg | File:Godzillavsakane1.jpg | ||
Gojira02.jpg | File:IMG 20220222 163856.jpg | ||
1 large.jpg | File:Gojira02.jpg | ||
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Godzilla.jp - Godzilla 2002.jpg | File:G2002 Roaring.png | ||
Behind the Scenes with KiryuGoji.png | File:Godzilla.jp - Godzilla 2002.jpg | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====''[[Godzilla: Tokyo | ====''[[Godzilla: Tokyo SOS]]''==== | ||
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GMMG - Godzilla in Firey Background.jpg | GMMG - Godzilla in Firey Background.jpg | ||
TokyoGoji_beam_smoke.png|SOSGoji after firing a beam effect | TokyoGoji_beam_smoke.png|SOSGoji after firing a beam effect | ||
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====''[[Godzilla: Tokyo | ====''[[Godzilla: Tokyo SOS]]''==== | ||
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GMMG-Godzilla First Rises.jpg | GMMG-Godzilla First Rises.jpg | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Post-production=== | ===Post-production=== | ||
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File:Godzilla and Co-Star.jpg | |||
File:9203aeb6-0046-428f-987e-a0a6d31838ac.jpeg | File:9203aeb6-0046-428f-987e-a0a6d31838ac.jpeg | ||
File:64ae7252-ac74-4b26-87e3-0ef969379bff.jpeg | File:64ae7252-ac74-4b26-87e3-0ef969379bff.jpeg | ||
File:KiryuGoji fire extinnguisher breath.jpg | |||
KiryuGoji with Akira Ifukube in 2004.jpg|The KiryuGoji with [[Akira Ifukube]] to celebrate his 90th birthday | File:KiryuGoji with Akira Ifukube in 2004.jpg|The KiryuGoji with [[Akira Ifukube]] to celebrate his 90th birthday | ||
KiryuGoji Suit in 2004.jpg | File:KiryuGoji Suit in 2004.jpg | ||
File:Godzilla Blu-Ray Store.jpg | |||
File:Godzilla Pachislot Wars 2.jpg|Godzilla in ''[[Godzilla: Pachislot Wars]]'' | |||
2008 12 23.jpg | File:2008 12 23.jpg | ||
Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 13.jpg | File:Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 13.jpg | ||
Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 16.jpg | File:Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 16.jpg | ||
Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 18.jpg | File:Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 18.jpg | ||
Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 29.jpg | File:Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 29.jpg | ||
Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 30.jpg | File:Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 30.jpg | ||
Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 31.jpg | File:Godzilla Exhibit Japan photo by Stan Hyde 31.jpg | ||
File:0631ede3-f126-401a-9eff-7e656f8123b6.jpeg | File:0631ede3-f126-401a-9eff-7e656f8123b6.jpeg | ||
Tumblr nd077qiOn21rmuemho1 1280.jpg|KiryuGoji, along with [[MireGoji|GiraGoji]], [[GMKGoji]], | File:Tumblr nd077qiOn21rmuemho1 1280.jpg|KiryuGoji, along with [[MireGoji|GiraGoji]], [[GMKGoji]], SOSGoji and [[FinalGoji]] | ||
NHK - Heisei Godzilla, SokogekiGhido, FinalGoji, SokogekiGoji, KiryuGoji, SokogekiMosuImago, MireGoji.png|NHK 2014 documentary | File:Afterwards thing Japan 1.jpg | ||
Great Godzilla 60 Years Special Effects Exhibition photo by Joseph Rouleau - TokyoGoji 1.jpg | File:Afterwards thing Japan 2.jpg | ||
File:NHK - Heisei Godzilla, SokogekiGhido, FinalGoji, SokogekiGoji, KiryuGoji, SokogekiMosuImago, MireGoji.png|NHK 2014 documentary | |||
File:Great Godzilla 60 Years Special Effects Exhibition photo by Joseph Rouleau - TokyoGoji 1.jpg | |||
File:F48f11db-2c37-40c8-a141-5b6fcf718e3f.jpeg | File:F48f11db-2c37-40c8-a141-5b6fcf718e3f.jpeg | ||
File:KiryuGoji Kiryu Baseball.jpg|Godzilla and Kiryu at a baseball game | |||
Godzilla Baseball.jpg | File:Godzilla Baseball.jpg | ||
KiryuGoji in Japan.jpeg | File:KiryuGoji in Japan.jpeg | ||
Godzilla Christmas.jpg | File:Godzilla Christmas.jpg | ||
Godzilla at the museum kiryugoji.jpg | File:Godzilla at the museum kiryugoji.jpg | ||
SOSGoji and SOSMosu in 2017.jpg|The SOSGoji and [[Mothra | File:SOSGoji and SOSMosu in 2017.jpg|The SOSGoji and [[Mothra (Godzilla: Tokyo SOS)|2003 Mothra imago prop]] on display in [[Kagoshima]] in 2017 | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Merchandise=== | ===Merchandise=== | ||
====Covers==== | ====Covers==== | ||
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G-026.jpg|The cover for the soundtrack of ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'' | G-026.jpg|The cover for the soundtrack of ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'' | ||
G-027.jpg|The cover for the soundtrack of ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo | G-027.jpg|The cover for the soundtrack of ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo SOS]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====Toys==== | ====Toys==== | ||
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Bandai HG Set 9 Godzilla 2002.jpg|[[ | File:Bandai HG Set 9 Godzilla 2002.jpg|[[Bandai]] [[HG Series]] Set 9 Godzilla 2002 | ||
Bandai HG Set 10 Godzilla 2003.jpg|[[ | File:Bandai HG Set 10 Godzilla 2003.jpg|[[Bandai]] [[HG Series]] Set 10 Godzilla 2003 | ||
Bandai Japan 2002 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2002.jpg|[[Bandai | File:Bandai Japan 2002 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2002.jpg|[[Bandai]] 2002 [[Movie Monster Series]] Godzilla 2002 | ||
Bandai Japan 2002 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2002 (Theatre Exclusive).jpg|[[Bandai | File:Bandai Japan 2002 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2002 (Theatre Exclusive).jpg|[[Bandai]] 2002 [[Movie Monster Series]] Theatre Exclusive Godzilla 2002 | ||
Bandai Japan 2003 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2003.jpg|[[Bandai | File:Bandai Japan 2003 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2003.jpg|[[Bandai]] 2003 [[Movie Monster Series]] Godzilla 2003 | ||
Bandai Japan 2003 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2003 (Theatre Exclusive).jpg|[[Bandai | File:Bandai Japan 2003 Movie Monster Series - Godzilla 2003 (Theatre Exclusive).jpg|[[Bandai]] 2003 [[Movie Monster Series]] Theatre Exclusive Godzilla 2003 | ||
SOSGodzilla04.jpg|Toy Dreams Project SOSGoji | File:SOSGodzilla04.jpg|[[Bandai]] Toy Dreams Project SOSGoji | ||
File:BandaiElectricG2003.jpg|[[Bandai]] DX roaring Godzilla 2003 | |||
BandaiElectricG2003.jpg|[[Bandai | File:BandaiRemoteG2004Box.jpg|[[Bandai]] remote controlled Godzilla 2003 | ||
BandaiRemoteG2004Box.jpg|[[Bandai | File:BandaiBox2004Frt.jpg|[[Bandai]] Godzilla X Mothra X Mechagodzilla Battlefield set | ||
BandaiBox2004Frt.jpg|[[Bandai | File:BandaiSofubi03G03.jpg|[[Bandai]] 4-inch sofubi Godzilla 2003 | ||
File:BandaiDXFigureG2004.jpg|[[Bandai]] DX Godzilla 2003 | |||
File:BandaiCandySakaiFinalG2002.jpg|[[Bandai]] Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 2002 | |||
File:BandaiGCW1G03.jpg|[[Bandai]] Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 2003 | |||
File:BandaiGDir02G02.jpg|[[Bandai]] Godzilla Appearance Godzilla 2002 | |||
File:Bandai Ultimate Godzilla collection kiryugoji.jpg|[[Bandai]] Ultimate Godzilla Collection 2 Godzilla 2003 | |||
File:Godzilla Polystone Collection Godzilla 2002.jpeg|[[Bandai]] Polystone Collection Godzilla 2002 | |||
File:Godzilla polystone collection Godzilla vs mothra.jpg|[[Bandai]] Polystone Collection Godzilla vs. [[Mothra (Godzilla: Tokyo SOS)|Mothra Larvae]] | |||
Bandai Ultimate Godzilla collection kiryugoji.jpg|[[Bandai | File:Godzilla polystone collection Godzilla vs kiryu.JPG|[[Bandai]] Polystone Collection Godzilla vs. [[Kiryu]] | ||
Godzilla Polystone Collection Godzilla 2002.jpeg|[[Bandai]] Polystone Collection Godzilla 2002 | File:Sos-godzilla LL01.jpg|[[X-Plus]] Garage Toy Toho 30cm Series (2010) | ||
Godzilla polystone collection Godzilla vs mothra.jpg|[[Bandai]] Polystone Collection Godzilla vs. [[Mothra | File:SHMA KiryuGoji 01.jpg|[[S.H. MonsterArts]] Godzilla 2002 | ||
Godzilla polystone collection Godzilla vs kiryu.JPG|[[Bandai]] Polystone Collection Godzilla vs. [[Kiryu]] | File:NECA KiryuGoji3.jpg|[[NECA]] 2003 Godzilla | ||
File:Blast maser..PNG|[[NECA]] 2003 Godzilla Hyper Maser Blast Variant | |||
NECA KiryuGoji3.jpg|[[NECA]] 2003 Godzilla | File:Godzilla attack submarine figure.jpeg|[[Cast]] Godzilla 2003 and Submarine ornament | ||
Blast maser..PNG|[[NECA]] 2003 Godzilla Hyper Maser Blast Variant | File:C57avTdVAAAmBKgs.jpg|SD Godzilla 2002 coaster | ||
File:4968728171630 17cc76473fed98b90ef6a0dd211bc5d3 80078.jpg|[[Chibi Maru Godzilla Series|Chibi Maru]] Godzilla 2003 | |||
File:Monogram - SDCC Godzilla Magnet Box Set.jpg|[[Monogram International]] 3D Foam Magnets set | |||
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====Magazines==== | ====Magazines==== | ||
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GMMGUC p4.png | File:GMMGUC p5.png | ||
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====Miscellaneous==== | |||
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File:Godzilla Tokyo SOS Statue 01.jpg|[[Mondo]] Godzilla and [[Mothra]] Larvae statue | |||
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*The KiryuGoji suit was also used in promotional footage for the 2007 game ''[[Godzilla: Pachislot Wars]]''. | *The KiryuGoji suit was also used in promotional footage for the 2007 game ''[[Godzilla: Pachislot Wars]]''. | ||
*Godzilla is often portrayed with the KiryuGoji design in the Godzilla comics by [[IDW Publishing]]. | *Godzilla is often portrayed with the KiryuGoji design in the Godzilla comics by [[IDW Publishing]]. | ||
*In addition to the KiryuGoji suit, a partial replica of the [[ShodaiGoji]] suit was constructed for flashback scenes of the [[Godzilla | *In addition to the KiryuGoji suit, a partial replica of the [[ShodaiGoji]] suit was constructed for flashback scenes of the [[Godzilla (First Generation)|1954 Godzilla]] in ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]''. | ||
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- Disclaimer: There are two separate suits for the Kiryu series Godzilla. This page contains both of them.
- This article covers the Godzilla design featured in the Kiryu series films. For the Godzilla incarnation, see Godzilla (Kiryu series).
The KiryuGoji (機龍ゴジ and SOSGoji KiryūGoji) (SOSゴジ are the EsuŌEsuGoji)Godzilla suit designs used in the 2002 Godzilla film Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla and its 2003 sequel Godzilla: Tokyo SOS, respectively.
Name
In Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla, the KiryuGoji's name comes from another kaiju's name, Kiryu (機龍, and Goji, which comes from Kiryū)Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ). The official nickname ShakuGoji (釈ゴジ) comes from the name of actress Yumiko Shaku (釈由美子, and Goji. Shaku Yumiko)[2]
In Godzilla: Tokyo SOS, the SOSGoji's name comes from the film's Japanese title, specifically SOS, and Goji, which comes from Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ).
Detail
For the film Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla, Toho decided to stray away from the GMKGoji design Godzilla sported in the previous film and return to the look of the MireGoji. This new design, dubbed the KiryuGoji, did however undergo some major changes from those two previous designs. The head was completely changed and made smaller to the point of resembling the head of the Heisei series Godzilla. The suit was given large yellow and almost bird-like eyes. The dorsal fins were reduced a bit and lost their purplish hue, retaining the classic bone-white color, but still remained jagged like the MireGoji's dorsal fins. Godzilla's skin also returned from the green hue of the MireGoji to the traditional charcoal-black color.
The KiryuGoji suit is among the most expressive of the Godzilla suits, and has animatronics included in its head which allow for some facial expressions and, more notably, the ability to widen or narrow the suit's eyes, giving Godzilla genuine expressions of surprise, shock or anger.
The following year for the film Godzilla: Tokyo SOS, the sequel to Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla, Godzilla's appearance remained basically the same. A new suit named SOSGoji was created with an almost identical design, only sporting a large scar on the chest region, sustained from Kiryu's Absolute Zero Cannon in the previous film.
Use in other media
Video games
- Godzilla: Pachislot Wars (2007) - pachislot
- Godzilla Kaiju Collection (2015) - Android and iOS
- Super Robot Wars X-Ω (2015; added in 2016) - Android and iOS [artwork]
- Godzilla Defense Force (2019) - Android and iOS
Comics
- Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #3 (2011, Cover B)
- Godzilla: The Half-Century War (2012-2013)
- Godzilla: Rulers of Earth (2013-2015)
- Godzilla: Cataclysm (2014)
- Godzilla in Hell #1 and 5 (2015)
Miscellaneous
- Godzilla: Pachislot Wars Promotion DVD (2007)
Gallery
Production
Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla
Godzilla: Tokyo SOS
Screenshots
Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla
Godzilla: Tokyo SOS
Post-production
The KiryuGoji with Akira Ifukube to celebrate his 90th birthday
Godzilla in Godzilla: Pachislot Wars
The SOSGoji and 2003 Mothra imago prop on display in Kagoshima in 2017
Merchandise
Covers
The cover for the soundtrack of Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla
The cover for the soundtrack of Godzilla: Tokyo SOS
Toys
Bandai 2002 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2002
Bandai 2002 Movie Monster Series Theatre Exclusive Godzilla 2002
Bandai 2003 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2003
Bandai 2003 Movie Monster Series Theatre Exclusive Godzilla 2003
Bandai Toy Dreams Project SOSGoji
Bandai DX roaring Godzilla 2003
Bandai remote controlled Godzilla 2003
Bandai Godzilla X Mothra X Mechagodzilla Battlefield set
Bandai 4-inch sofubi Godzilla 2003
Bandai DX Godzilla 2003
Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 2002
Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 2003
Bandai Godzilla Appearance Godzilla 2002
Bandai Ultimate Godzilla Collection 2 Godzilla 2003
Bandai Polystone Collection Godzilla 2002
Bandai Polystone Collection Godzilla vs. Mothra Larvae
X-Plus Garage Toy Toho 30cm Series (2010)
S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla 2002
NECA 2003 Godzilla
NECA 2003 Godzilla Hyper Maser Blast Variant
Cast Godzilla 2003 and Submarine ornament
Chibi Maru Godzilla 2003
Monogram International 3D Foam Magnets set
Magazines
Miscellaneous
Trivia
- The KiryuGoji suit was also used in promotional footage for the 2007 game Godzilla: Pachislot Wars.
- Godzilla is often portrayed with the KiryuGoji design in the Godzilla comics by IDW Publishing.
- In addition to the KiryuGoji suit, a partial replica of the ShodaiGoji suit was constructed for flashback scenes of the 1954 Godzilla in Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla.
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