Mechagodzilla (GODZILLA Anime Trilogy)
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Even if Bilusaludo's Mechagodzilla had defeated Godzilla, no one knows who it would have bared its fangs at next.
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— Metphies to Mulu-Elu Galu-Gu (GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters) |
The Mechagodzilla (メカゴジラ Mekagojira) from the GODZILLA anime trilogy is a mecha created by Toho that first appeared in the 2017 anime Godzilla film, GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters.
The fourth distinct onscreen incarnation of Mechagodzilla, the anime Mechagodzilla was constructed in secret by the Bilusaludo and humans in Japan in the year 2046, only to be lost in the final battle between the United Earth and Godzilla in March of that year.[2]
Name
Mechagodzilla's name comes from the word "mecha," which is derived from "mechanical," and from another monster, Godzilla (ゴジラ Gojira). This incarnation's English name is consistently spelled as Mecha-Godzilla, even though the character's trademarked English name is "Mechagodzilla."
Design
The anime Mechagodzilla's design is radically different from that of previous incarnations of the character. While it appears to retain the basic body shape of Godzilla, being bulky and bipedal with large metal structures resembling dorsal plates running down its back, this Mechagodzilla is covered in very large spikes that seem to be unevenly distributed across its body. Its armor bears a very segmented and uneven appearance. The most radical departure in this Mechagodzilla's design is its head, which does not resemble Godzilla's very much at all. Its head is relatively flat and elongated, with two large spikes protruding from its upper jaw. It appears to have one smaller spike jutting from the center of its lower jaw, and a very small mouth which is not immediately visible. Mechagodzilla's head is segmented like the rest of its body, and has smaller pointed spikes protruding from its cheeks and in front of its eyes. Mechagodzilla's eyes are relatively small glowing red slits located on the sides of its head. Mechagodzilla seems to be a bluish-silver color over the entirety of its body.
Origins
Mechagodzilla was constructed in secret from 2042 to 2046 by the Bilusaludo and humanity in Hamamatsu, Japan using "Nanometal," a special metal with "autonomous thinking abilities," with the intention of it being the ultimate anti-Godzilla weapon. Unfortunately, as Godzilla began to approach Hamamatsu in March of that year, the completed Mechagodzilla wouldn't activate. Before the Bilusaludo scientists in the facility could determine the cause of the issue, Godzilla breached the city and engaged in a final decisive battle with the United Earth. When the fourth armored wall of the plant was destroyed, the Bilusaludo began to evacuate. One of them, Mulu-Elu Galu-Gu, insisted that Mechagodzilla could defeat Godzilla if activated, but he was forced to evacuate along with everyone else. Godzilla was triumphant in the ensuing battle with the United Earth's forces, and Mechagodzilla was abandoned. The United Earth then organized an Earth evacuation plan after their latest defeat.[2]
History
Post-Millennium Series
GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters
Mechagodzilla was constructed by the Bilusaludo with the cooperation of humanity in Hamamatsu, Japan, in 2046. However, Godzilla breached the city that March and forced the United Earth to retreat before Mechagodzilla could be activated.
GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle
Mechagodzilla will battle Godzilla Earth.[3]
Abilities
Nanometal
Mechagodzilla is composed of a material called Nanometal, which is said to be "autonomous." It requires 100 gigawatts worth of power from thermonuclear reactors in order to function.[1]
Computer and A.I.
Mechagodzilla is equipped with a sophisticated quantum computer and artificial intelligence (A.I.).[1]
Convergent Neutron Cannon
Mechagodzilla is armed with a Convergent Neutron Cannon (収束中性子砲 Shūsoku Chūseishi-hō).[4]
Blade Launcher
Mechagodzilla has a Blade Launcher (ブレードランチャー Burēdo Ranchā) installed on its back. A prototype of this weapon was previously installed in Gigan's abdomen during "Operation: Long March."[4]
Hyper Lance
Mechagodzilla is equipped with a supersonic Hyper Lance (ハイパーランス Haipā Ransu).[4]
Nanometal Field and Armor Plate
Mechagodzilla is surrounded in a field of Nanometal particles designed to deflect Godzilla's atomic breath and covered in a laminated heat-resistant armored plate which shields it from the intense heat of the beam.[4]
Plasma Booster
Mechagodzilla is equipped with a Plasma Booster (プラズマブースター Purazuma Būsutā) which grants it the ability to fly.[4]
Filmography
Books
GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla
In 2042, with the threat posed by Godzilla increasing, all of humanity's resources not already dedicated to the construction of the Oratio and Aratrum were injected into the construction of Mechagodzilla at the foot of Mount Fuji in what was formerly Japan. The project, undertaken by both human and Bilusaludo scientists and headed by Bilusaludo technical officer Mulu-Elu Galu-Gu, was successful in completing Mechagodzilla by 2046 while United Earth forces stalled Godzilla during "Operation: Long March" and "Operation: Great Wall." However, during the "Battle at the Foot of Mt. Fuji" in Hamamatsu in March 2046, Mechagodzilla would not activate for unknown reasons, and was lost when Godzilla seemingly destroyed the facility with his atomic breath.[4]
Comics
GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Manga
Gallery
- Main article: Mechagodzilla/Anime/Gallery.
Trivia
- This is the first incarnation of Mechagodzilla to be constructed by aliens since the Showa Mechagodzilla. However, like the Heisei Mechagodzilla and Kiryu, the anime Mechagodzilla was constructed with the assistance of humans as well and with the intention of defending the Earth from Godzilla.
- This incarnation makes Mechagodzilla the first kaiju besides Godzilla himself to make an appearance in all four existing eras of Japanese Godzilla films.
References
This is a list of references for Mechagodzilla (anime trilogy). 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]
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