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The [[Godzilla (1954 film)|first Godzilla film]] was to begin the Showa era of the {{kaiju}} industry, and is the usual {{kaiju}} to be affiliated with this era. During the beginning of this era, Godzilla was mainly antagonistic in nature, taking on the likes of [[Anguirus]] and [[Mothra]]. By the time of ''[[Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster]]'', Godzilla adopted what would soon become his most famous image: a heroic monster, battling terrible villains with other monsters by his side. | The [[Godzilla (1954 film)|first Godzilla film]] was to begin the Showa era of the {{kaiju}} industry, and is the usual {{kaiju}} to be affiliated with this era. During the beginning of this era, Godzilla was mainly antagonistic in nature, taking on the likes of [[Anguirus]] and [[Mothra]]. By the time of ''[[Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster]]'', Godzilla adopted what would soon become his most famous image: a heroic monster, battling terrible villains with other monsters by his side. | ||
The Showa era saw many other film studios such as [[Daei]], [[Shochiku]] and [[Nikkatsu]] attempt to enter the new genres of Tokusatsu and | The Showa era saw many other film studios such as [[Kadokawa#Daiei Motion Picture Company, Ltd.|Daei]], [[:Category:Shochiku|Shochiku]] and [[Nikkatsu Corporation|Nikkatsu]] attempt to enter the new genres of [[Tokusatsu]] and {{kaiju}} films with their own creations, including [[Gamera]], [[Daimajin]], [[Guilala]] and [[Gappa]]. | ||
After the formation of [[Tsuburaya Productions]] and the creation of their most famous series, the ''Ultraman'' franchise, Toho | After the formation of [[Tsuburaya Productions]] and the creation of their most famous series, the ''Ultraman'' franchise, Toho cproduced a significant number of tokusatsu television programs, one of which, ''[[Zone Fighter (Series)|Zone Fighter]]'', even featured appearances by Godzilla and some of his other monster co-stars. | ||
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==Films== | ==Films== | ||
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*''[[Gamera vs. Zigra]]'' | *''[[Gamera vs. Zigra]]'' | ||
*''[[Gamera: Super Monster]]'' | *''[[Gamera: Super Monster]]'' | ||
===Other=== | ===Other Toho Films=== | ||
*''[[Rodan (1956 film)|Rodan]]'' | *''[[Rodan (1956 film)|Rodan]]'' | ||
*''[[The Mysterians (1957 film)|The Mysterians]]'' | *''[[The Mysterians (1957 film)|The Mysterians]]'' | ||
*''[[Varan (1958 film)|Varan | *''[[Varan (1958 film)|Varan]]'' | ||
*''[[H-Man (1958 film)|H-Man]]'' | |||
*''[[The Birth of Japan]]'' | *''[[The Birth of Japan]]'' | ||
*''[[Battle in Outer Space]]'' | |||
*''[[Mothra (1961 film)|Mothra]]'' | *''[[Mothra (1961 film)|Mothra]]'' | ||
*''[[Atragon (1963 film)|Atragon]]'' | *''[[Atragon (1963 film)|Atragon]]'' | ||
*''[[Matango (1963 film)|Matango]]'' | *''[[Matango (1963 film)|Matango]]'' | ||
*''[[Dogora (1964 film)|Dogora]]'' | *''[[Dogora (1964 film)|Dogora]]'' | ||
*''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon | *''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'' | ||
*''[[War of the Gargantuas]]'' | *''[[War of the Gargantuas]]'' | ||
*''[[King Kong Escapes]]'' | *''[[King Kong Escapes]]'' | ||
*''[[Latitude Zero]]'' | *''[[Latitude Zero]]'' | ||
*''[[Space Amoeba (1970 film)|Space Amoeba]]'' | *''[[Space Amoeba (1970 film)|Space Amoeba]]'' | ||
*''[[Daigoro vs. Goliath]]'' | |||
*''[[Submersion of Japan]]'' | |||
*''[[Prophecies of Nostradamus]]'' | *''[[Prophecies of Nostradamus]]'' | ||
*''[[The Last Dinosaur (1977 film)|The Last Dinosaur]]'' | |||
*''[[The War in Space]]'' | |||
===Other Daiei Films=== | |||
*''[[Warning from Space]]'' | |||
*''[[Kujira Gami]]'' | |||
*''[[Daimajin (1966 film)|Daimajin]]'' | *''[[Daimajin (1966 film)|Daimajin]]'' | ||
*''[[Return of Daimajin]]'' | *''[[Return of Daimajin]]'' | ||
*''[[Wrath of Daimajin]]'' | *''[[Wrath of Daimajin]]'' | ||
===Other Films=== | |||
*''[[The X from Outer Space]]'' | |||
*''[[Gappa (1967 film)|Gappa]]'' | |||
==Television== | ==Television== | ||
*''[[He of the Sun]]'' | *''[[He of the Sun]]'' | ||
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*''[[Flying Saucer War Bankid]]'' | *''[[Flying Saucer War Bankid]]'' | ||
*''[[Seishi Yokomizo Series]]'' | *''[[Seishi Yokomizo Series]]'' | ||
*''[[Megaloman (Series)|Megaloman]]'' | *''[[Megaloman (Series)|Megaloman]]'' | ||
==Monsters Introduced== | ==Monsters Introduced== | ||
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*[[Zigra]] | *[[Zigra]] | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
*[[Snowman]] | *[[Snowman]] | ||
*[[Rodan]] | *[[Rodan]] | ||
*[[Meganulon]] | |||
*[[Orochi]] | *[[Orochi]] | ||
*[[Moguera]] | *[[Moguera]] | ||
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*[[Frankenstein]] | *[[Frankenstein]] | ||
*[[Baragon]] | *[[Baragon]] | ||
*[[Gaira]] | |||
*[[Sanda]] | |||
*[[Daimajin]] | |||
*[[Giant Sea Serpent]] | *[[Giant Sea Serpent]] | ||
*[[Mechani-Kong]] | *[[Mechani-Kong]] | ||
*[[Gorosaurus]] | *[[Gorosaurus]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Gappa]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Guilala]] | ||
*[[Giant Rat]]s | *[[Giant Rat]]s | ||
*[[Bat People]] | *[[Bat People]] | ||
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*[[Ganimes]] | *[[Ganimes]] | ||
*[[Gezora]] | *[[Gezora]] | ||
*[[Daigoro's Mother]] | |||
*[[Daigoro]] | |||
*[[Goliath]] | |||
*[[Giant Slug]] | *[[Giant Slug]] | ||
*[[Giant Bat (Prophecies of Nostradamus)|Giant Bat]] | *[[Giant Bat (Prophecies of Nostradamus)|Giant Bat]] | ||
*[[Mutant Leech]] | *[[Mutant Leech]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Tyrannosaurus rex]] | ||
*[[Triceratops]] | |||
*[[Pteranodon]] | |||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
*[[Agon]] | *[[Agon]] | ||
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*[[Lieutenant General Egarin]] | *[[Lieutenant General Egarin]] | ||
*[[Commander Guzare]] | *[[Commander Guzare]] | ||
*[[Megaloman]] | *[[Megaloman]] | ||
*[[Kamagidon]] | *[[Kamagidon]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*This is the longest of the current four generations, lasting over 40 years. | *This is the longest of the current four generations, lasting over 40 years. | ||
*Politically, ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'' is a Showa film, as it was the last film to be made in the Showa era of Japan, with the Heisei era beginning | *Politically, ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'' is a Showa film, as it was the last film to be made in the Showa era of Japan, with the Heisei era beginning on the 8th of January [[1989]]. | ||
*Despite the fact that the Showa era of the ''Godzilla'' franchise concluded in [[1975]], several unmade films that were to be released during the latter years of the 1970's indicate that this hiatus may have been unintended, with each successive cancellation further increasing the length of the hiatus | *Despite the fact that the Showa era of the ''Godzilla'' franchise concluded in [[1975]], several unmade films that were to be released during the latter years of the 1970's indicate that this hiatus may have been unintended, with each successive cancellation further increasing the length of the hiatus. | ||
*This era features the majority of appearances for several monsters. [[Rodan]], for example, appears in four films (or around 10, including stock footage appearances) in the Showa era, whereas in the [[Heisei era|Heisei]] and [[Millennium era|Millennium]] eras, he only has one appearance in each. | *This era features the majority of appearances for several monsters. [[Rodan]], for example, appears in four films (or around 10, including stock footage appearances) in the Showa era, whereas in the [[Heisei era|Heisei]] and [[Millennium era|Millennium]] eras, he only has one appearance in each. | ||
*With the exception of [[MechaGodzilla (Showa)|MechaGodzilla]], none of the monsters and mechas introduced in the [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla series]] after ''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'' made any appearances in the [[Heisei era|Heisei series]]. [[Ebirah]], [[Minilla]], [[Kamacuras]], [[Kumonga]], [[Hedorah]], [[Gigan]] and [[King Caesar]] were all reintroduced in the final film of the [[Millennium era|Millennium series]], ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', leaving [[Gabara]], [[Megalon]], [[Jet Jaguar]] and [[Titanosaurus]] as the only characters to have not appeared in a film since their debut, with the exception of cameos, stock footage, and appearances in other media. | *With the exception of [[MechaGodzilla (Showa)|MechaGodzilla]], none of the monsters and mechas introduced in the [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla series]] after ''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'' made any appearances in the [[Heisei era|Heisei series]]. [[Ebirah]], [[Minilla]], [[Kamacuras]], [[Kumonga]], [[Hedorah]], [[Gigan]] and [[King Caesar]] were all reintroduced in the final film of the [[Millennium era|Millennium series]], ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'', leaving [[Gabara]], [[Megalon]], [[Jet Jaguar]] and [[Titanosaurus]] as the only characters to have not appeared in a film since their debut, with the exception of cameos, stock footage, and appearances in other media. | ||
**Despite his popularity, [[Anguirus]] did not make any appearances in the Heisei series, although he appears in concept art for the unmade films ''[[ | **Despite his popularity, [[Anguirus]] did not make any appearances in the Heisei series, although he appears in concept art for the unmade films ''[[Godzilla vs. Ghost Godzilla]]'' and ''[[Godzilla vs. Barubaroi]]''. | ||
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The Showa series (昭和シリーズ, also known as Showa era and Showa period, is a term used to identify the years between 1926 and 1989 under the reign of Japanese Emperor Hirohito. Shōwa shirīzu)
The first Godzilla film was to begin the Showa era of the Template:Kaiju industry, and is the usual Template:Kaiju to be affiliated with this era. During the beginning of this era, Godzilla was mainly antagonistic in nature, taking on the likes of Anguirus and Mothra. By the time of Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, Godzilla adopted what would soon become his most famous image: a heroic monster, battling terrible villains with other monsters by his side.
The Showa era saw many other film studios such as Daei, Shochiku and Nikkatsu attempt to enter the new genres of Tokusatsu and Template:Kaiju films with their own creations, including Gamera, Daimajin, Guilala and Gappa.
After the formation of Tsuburaya Productions and the creation of their most famous series, the Ultraman franchise, Toho cproduced a significant number of tokusatsu television programs, one of which, Zone Fighter, even featured appearances by Godzilla and some of his other monster co-stars.
Films
Godzilla Series
- Godzilla
- Godzilla Raids Again
- King Kong vs. Godzilla
- Mothra vs. Godzilla
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
- Invasion of Astro-Monster
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
- Son of Godzilla
- Destroy All Monsters
- All Monsters Attack
- Godzilla vs. Hedorah
- Godzilla vs. Gigan
- Godzilla vs. Megalon
- Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla
- Terror of MechaGodzilla
Gamera Series
- Gamera
- Gamera vs. Barugon
- Gamera vs. Gyaos
- Gamera vs. Viras
- Gamera vs. Guiron
- Gamera vs. Jiger
- Gamera vs. Zigra
- Gamera: Super Monster
Other Toho Films
- Rodan
- The Mysterians
- Varan
- H-Man
- The Birth of Japan
- Battle in Outer Space
- Mothra
- Atragon
- Matango
- Dogora
- Frankenstein vs. Baragon
- War of the Gargantuas
- King Kong Escapes
- Latitude Zero
- Space Amoeba
- Daigoro vs. Goliath
- Submersion of Japan
- Prophecies of Nostradamus
- The Last Dinosaur
- The War in Space
Other Daiei Films
Other Films
Television
- He of the Sun
- Agon: Atomic Dragon
- Go! Godman
- Warrior of Love Rainbowman
- Zone Fighter
- Assault! Human
- Gimme Gimme Octopus
- Go! Greenman
- Go! Ushiwaka Koujirou
- Warrior of Light Diamond Eye
- Flying Saucer War Bankid
- Seishi Yokomizo Series
- Megaloman
Monsters Introduced
Godzilla Series
- Godzilla
- Anguirus
- King Kong
- Giant Octopus
- Giant Lizard
- Mothra
- Mystery Bones of Infant Island
- Maneater
- King Ghidorah
- Rodan
- Ebirah
- Giant Condor
- Minilla
- Kamacuras
- Kumonga
- Baragon
- Gorosaurus
- Varan
- Hedorah
- Gabara
- Gigan
- Jet Jaguar
- Megalon
- MechaGodzilla
- King Caesar
- Titanosaurus
Gamera Series
Other
- Snowman
- Rodan
- Meganulon
- Orochi
- Moguera
- Mothra
- Kujira Gami
- Vampire Plant
- Varan
- Dogora
- Frankenstein
- Baragon
- Gaira
- Sanda
- Daimajin
- Giant Sea Serpent
- Mechani-Kong
- Gorosaurus
- Gappa
- Guilala
- Giant Rats
- Bat People
- Griffon
- Kamoebas
- Ganimes
- Gezora
- Daigoro's Mother
- Daigoro
- Goliath
- Giant Slug
- Giant Bat
- Mutant Leech
- Tyrannosaurus rex
- Triceratops
- Pteranodon
Television
- Agon
- Godman
- Kinger
- Ghoston
- Yasugon
- Tsunokeler
- Tsunosilver
- Madalan
- Gattlar
- Momonglar
- Folgon
- Bolbes
- Imogoras
- Bullman
- Dongolar
- Skeleto-Man No. 1
- Skeleto-Man No. 2
- Trunker
- Hotter
- Green Mask
- Funtlar
- Kappalge
- Batman
- Alien Tiborus
- Osotam
- Tsunojiras
- Elephantar
- Totsaurus
- Jilarji
- Wolflar
- Gejiba
- Trilorn
- Ibogilar
- ???
- Stegodzillas
- Akumon
- Rainbowman
- Witch Iguana
- Fudora
- Garuma
- Herodenia III
- Hedoron
- Icelee
- Geno-Bat
- L-Banda
- Cat Monster
- Pagora
- God Iguana
- Cyborg Cathy
- Cyborg Diana
- Cyborg Lolita
- Bat Sister
- Mummy Sister
- Cyborg Olga
- Skull Man
- Mantis Man
- Zone Fighter
- Garogas
- Red Spark
- Jikiro
- Destro-King
- Dorola
- Wagilar
- Spylar
- Dragon King
- Gilmaras
- Gelderah
- Garoga Spider
- Garoga Gorilla
- Spider Uros
- Shadorah
- Jipudoro
- Barakidon
- Garoborg
- Detragon
- Zandolla
- Mogranda
- Balgaras
- Gundarguirus
- Goram
- Jellar
- Kastam-Jellar
- Super Jikiro
- Bakugon
- Needlar
- Kabutojira
- Grotogauros
- Human No. 1
- King Flasher
- Queen Flasher
- Flashers
- Jairock
- Kabutonga
- Shibiretta
- Zarizon
- Dragonda
- Blanca
- Sibilegon
- Red Rock
- Seguro No. 1
- King Takoras
- Gejiru
- Megahertz
- Bulguerrilla
- Gyaron
- Danketto
- Alien Dorok
- Valingar
- Grand Flasher
- Human No. 2
- Stock
- Giringa
- Spider
- Danbaraki
- Garamedon
- Girudogira
- Antguirus
- Inparusu
- Takora
- Monro
- Tororo
- Chonbo
- Debura
- Biragon
- Herara
- Ikary
- Shikushiku
- Greenman
- Maoh
- Tonchiki
- Minions of Maoh
- Bullpull
- Mohtles
- Foksaurus
- Iho Killer
- Gowarackdon
- Inbelun
- Lorbabla
- Gorilla
- Spider II
- Kyupatto
- Cross-Dressing Kaijin
- Fonshuragon
- Ninja Kaijin
- Magic Kaijin
- Pattern Kaijin
- Alter Ego Maoh
- Ushiwaka Koujirou
- Nyudo
- Uragira
- Konjo
- Diamond Eye
- King Cobra
- Cow People
- Horse People
- Mojingah
- Satan Bat
- Hitodetsubo
- Kerarin
- Wareatama
- Gerarachin
- Kero Cat
- Princess Cobra
- Onikabuton
- Pegasus
- Dragon
- Rabbit
- Ox
- Swan
- Ensign Esgar
- Lieutenant Buizun
- Captain Zettors
- Captain Emzin
- Lieutenant Waizer
- Lieutenant Daburys
- Lieutenant Arbaren
- Major Yuburo
- Major Exes
- Lieutenant Tifun
- Captain Tibas
- Captain Odakof
- Corporal Pigal
- Doctor Teron
- Lieutenant Eldon
- Colonel Kyuga
- Sergeant Enupyi
- Major Enubal
- Major Keitabo
- Major Jede
- Captain Aibirun
- Lieutenant Colonel Eitchidoba
- Lieutenant Colonel Jidoh
- Lieutenant Colonel Efzoro
- Colonel Iguran
- Pierron
- Colonel Digel
- Major General Sibes
- Major General Bigomes
- Bernu
- Lieutenant General Egarin
- Commander Guzare
- Megaloman
- Kamagidon
- Goran
- Zaninga
- Dobura
- Gamereon
- Zuborg
- Terumosu
- Suchirunesu
- Dradozer
- Jamardo
- Nun-chuk
- Rezax
- Mirror Monocle
- Boarein
- Unigon
- Paraboran 1
- Paraboran 2
- Gyanzer
- Arumunga
- Zonbiron
- Barigen
- Suidras
- Vonbaron
- Arumunga
- Songar
- Sharklon
- Vacuum
- Zatan
- Zvider
- Jadonga
- Buffalon
- Terroguirus
- Despair
- Dagger
Also See
Trivia
- This is the longest of the current four generations, lasting over 40 years.
- Politically, The Return of Godzilla is a Showa film, as it was the last film to be made in the Showa era of Japan, with the Heisei era beginning on the 8th of January 1989.
- Despite the fact that the Showa era of the Godzilla franchise concluded in 1975, several unmade films that were to be released during the latter years of the 1970's indicate that this hiatus may have been unintended, with each successive cancellation further increasing the length of the hiatus.
- This era features the majority of appearances for several monsters. Rodan, for example, appears in four films (or around 10, including stock footage appearances) in the Showa era, whereas in the Heisei and Millennium eras, he only has one appearance in each.
- With the exception of MechaGodzilla, none of the monsters and mechas introduced in the Godzilla series after Invasion of Astro-Monster made any appearances in the Heisei series. Ebirah, Minilla, Kamacuras, Kumonga, Hedorah, Gigan and King Caesar were all reintroduced in the final film of the Millennium series, Godzilla: Final Wars, leaving Gabara, Megalon, Jet Jaguar and Titanosaurus as the only characters to have not appeared in a film since their debut, with the exception of cameos, stock footage, and appearances in other media.
- Despite his popularity, Anguirus did not make any appearances in the Heisei series, although he appears in concept art for the unmade films Godzilla vs. Ghost Godzilla and Godzilla vs. Barubaroi.