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ShoGoji (ショゴじい is an elder Shogojī)Godzilla featured in the 2019 web series Godziban, specifically its Go! Go! Godzilla-kun segments.
Name
ShoGoji's name likely comes from shodai (初代), meaning "first generation," and Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ). The name is itself partly a shortening of ShodaiGoji, a nickname for the original Godzilla suit. The -jī (じい) at the end of ShoGoji's name means "old man," in line with his portrayal as an elder.
Design
ShoGoji is modeled after the ShodaiGoji design from the original 1954 Godzilla film. His giant form is likewise based on this suit, but even more closely.
Personality
ShoGoji is a wise and kind old monster who helps the Three Godzilla Brothers in their adventures. He calls upon his wisdom to help the brothers learn the location of Mothra's egg, and transforms into his giant form to defend it from King Ghidorah. ShoGoji also dresses like Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and works to deliver gifts to children.
History
Godziban
- Godzilla Fest 2019 performances
ShoGoji came upon the Three Godzilla Brothers, who were investigating a strange medallion. Using his staff, ShoGoji determined it came from Infant Island. When Minilla and Little went to the island and found Mothra's egg there, they were attacked by the Three Dorat Brothers, who wanted to eat the egg. ShoGoji soon arrived and fought the Dorats, who combined into the three-headed King Ghidorah. ShoGoji transformed into his giant form and fought off the dragon, allowing the Three Godzilla Brothers to safely claim the egg which hatched into the larval Mothra.
ShoGoji brought the Three Godzilla Brothers along with him on his sleigh on Christmas Eve to deliver presents to children around the world. On their travels, they encountered Kamatte-kun.
Filmography
- Godziban (TV 2019-) [episodes 14 and 20]
Stage shows
- Godziban Godzilla Fest performances
Abilities
Staff
ShoGoji wields a mystical staff. While its exact powers are unknown, he uses it to identify a medallion as originating from Infant Island.
Giant form
ShoGoji can transform into a giant form in order to fight larger enemies such as King Ghidorah.
Atomic Breath
While in his giant form, ShoGoji can fire atomic breath at his foes.
Trivia
- It is possible, but unconfirmed, that ShoGoji may be the grandfather of the Three Godzilla Brothers, as the -jī in his name can be translated as "grandpa."
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