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{{Quote|A fierce battle that shakes the Earth's axis!!! ''(地軸をゆるがす大激闘!!!)''<br>Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Wolfman?|parenthetical=ゴジラ勝つか?狼男勝つか?|Tagline}}
{{Quote|A fierce battle that shakes the Earth's axis!!! ''(地軸をゆるがす大激闘!!!)''<br>Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Wolfman?|parenthetical=ゴジラ勝つか?狼男勝つか?|Tagline}}
'''''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''''' {{Nihongo|伝説の巨獣狼男対ゴジラ|Densetsu no Kyojū Ōkami Otoko tai Gojira|lit. ''Legendary Beast Wolfman vs. Godzilla''}} is an upcoming fan film directed and produced by [[Shizuo Nakajima]] and several former [[Toho]] filmmakers following Nakajima's previous project, ''Wolfman vs. Baragon''. Though shot in 1983, the film has yet to be completed or released officially.
'''''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''''' {{Nihongo|{{Ruby|狼男|伝説の巨獣}}対ゴジラ|Densetsu no Kyojū Ōkami Otoko tai Gojira|lit. ''Legendary Beast Wolfman vs. Godzilla''}} is an incomplete fan film directed and produced by [[Shizuo Nakajima]]. Like Nakajima's previous project, ''Wolfman vs. Baragon'', he assembled the production with the assistance of several former [[Toho]] employees. Though filming began in 1983 and wrapped in the mid-1980s, the film has yet to be completed or released officially.
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==Plot==
==Plot==
From what has been revealed, the plot of ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' consists of a werewolf appearing in Japan, which becomes irradiated and grows to [[kaiju|daikaiju]] size. This giant [[Wolfman]] encounters [[Godzilla]] in the countryside, and the two monsters battle. Godzilla is portrayed as a rampaging monster like in the early [[Showa era|Showa series]], but the lesser of two evils compared to the Wolfman.
From what has been revealed, the plot of ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' consists of a werewolf appearing in Japan, which becomes irradiated and grows to [[kaiju|daikaiju]] size. This giant [[Wolfman]] encounters [[Godzilla]] in the countryside and the two monsters battle. Godzilla is portrayed as a rampaging monster like in the early [[Showa era|Showa series]], but the lesser of two evils compared to the Wolfman.
==Production==
==Production==
Principal photography on ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' began in 1983 and concluded in the mid 1980's. Post-production ("editing, sound design, and visual effects") is ongoing.<ref name="SFJ">[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2013/06/03/in-search-of-monsters-wolfman-vs-godzilla/ In Search Of Monsters: WOLFMAN vs GODZILLA]</ref>
Principal photography of ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' began in 1983 and concluded in the mid-1980s. As of 2013, post-production ("editing, sound design, and visual effects") is ongoing.<ref name="SFJ">{{cite web|url=http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2013/06/03/in-search-of-monsters-wolfman-vs-godzilla/|title=In Search Of Monsters: WOLFMAN vs GODZILLA|date=3 June 2013|work=[[SciFi Japan]]|author=Mark Jaramillo|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104060758/http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2013/06/03/in-search-of-monsters-wolfman-vs-godzilla/|archivedate=4 January 2014|accessdate=28 November 2021}}</ref>
==Development==
==Development==
According to Shizuo Nakajima, many drafts of the film were made in the 1970's, most of them starting out simply as short films. One of them featured a Godzilla suit that closely resembled the [[MosuGoji]] suit. The Wolfman's design was also drastically different, somewhat resembling a mummy, with a head that bears a slight resemblance to one of the Gargantuas. Another one of these short films featured the Wolfman character in battle against [[Baragon]] as well. All of the costumes made during the film's production were made by professional costume maker [[Fuyuki Shinada]], who would go on to design the monsters in ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]''. By 1983, production had changed and much of the monster action was re-filmed in order to create a feature-length film, featuring a new Godzilla suit that was based on the [[KingGoji]]. This is the version of the film most people have been familiar with, while the older drafts were believed to be entirely lost, with only stills surviving. However, Nakajima recently revealed some of the earlier footage and stated that he intended to splice together the old and new footage of the film prior to giving it a DVD release. According to Nakajima, over ten hours of raw footage for the film exists.
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According to the director [[Shizuo Nakajima]], many drafts of the film were made in the 1970s, most of them starting out simply as short films. One of them featured a Godzilla suit that closely resembled the [[MosuGoji]] suit. The Wolfman's design was also drastically different, somewhat resembling a mummy, with a head that bears a slight resemblance to one of the Gargantuas. Another one of these short films featured the Wolfman character in a battle against [[Baragon]] as well. All of the costumes made during the film's production were made by professional costume maker [[Fuyuki Shinada]], who would go on to design the monsters in ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]''. By 1983, production had changed and much of the monster action was re-filmed in order to create a feature-length film, featuring a new Godzilla suit that was based on the [[KingGoji]]. This is the version of the film most people have been familiar with, while the older drafts are believed to be entirely lost, with only stills surviving. However, Nakajima recently revealed some of the earlier footage and stated that he intended to splice together the old and new footage of the film prior to giving it a DVD release. According to Nakajima, over 10 hours of raw footage for the film exists.


Though several photos circulated online, information about the film was almost nonexistent in the United States until 2012, when Mark Jaramillo made contact with Nakajima and received a short montage of effects footage from the film. This clip, along a number of behind-the-scenes photos, was shown at [[G-Fest]] XIX in an impromptu, standing room only panel. The following year, Nakajima traveled to G-Fest himself, bringing more footage with him. He has since released a number of clips and set footage online using his personal Facebook account.<ref name="Facebook">[https://www.facebook.com/shizuo.nakajima.9 Shizuo Nakajima on Facebook]</ref>
Though several photos circulated online, information about the film was almost nonexistent in the United States until 2012, when Mark Jaramillo made contact with Nakajima and received a short montage of effects footage from the film. This clip, along with a number of behind-the-scenes photos, was shown at [[G-Fest]] XIX in an impromptu, standing-room-only panel. The following year, Nakajima traveled to G-Fest himself, bringing more footage with him. He has since released a number of clips and set footage online using his personal Facebook account.<ref name="Facebook">[https://www.facebook.com/shizuo.nakajima.9 Shizuo Nakajima on Facebook]</ref> In early 2023, a 22-minute edit of the film from 2013 was uploaded to YouTube by the user
Steven Sloss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK_ZbLAkF8E|title=Legendary Beast Wolfman vs. Godzilla (1983) 2013 Edit}}</ref>
 
==Staff==
{{Staffs
|Directed by=[[Shizuo Nakajima]]
|Produced by=Shizuo Nakajima
|Stock Music by=[[Akira Ifukube]]
|Special Effects by=[[Fuyuki Shinada]]
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==Cast==
*Shitosi Shima
*Ema Ishihara
==Appearances==
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===Monsters===
*[[Godzilla]] (WolGoji)
*[[Wolfman]]
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===Weapons, vehicles, and races===
*[[Type 66 Maser Cannon]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Production===
===Production===
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Uchusen -2 page 1.png|Scan of ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'''s original production; note Baragon in the bottom left corner
Uchusen -2 page 1.png|Scan of ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''{{'}}s original production; note Baragon in the bottom left corner
Uchusen -2 page 2.png|Scan of ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'''s original production
Uchusen -2 page 2.png|Scan of ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''{{'}}s original production
Radiocontroladjustment.jpg|The radio control for Godzilla's mouth is adjusted
Radiocontroladjustment.jpg|The radio control for Godzilla's mouth is adjusted
Godzilla Wolfman color.png|A colored still of Godzilla and Wolfman
Godzilla Wolfman color.png|A colored still of Godzilla and Wolfman
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WolGoji Close-Up 2018.jpg
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WolGoji posing.jpg
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Godzilla approaching Odawara Castle.jpg|Godzilla approaching Odawara Castle
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KKVG - Bored on set.jpg
Mosugojigodzillavswolfman.jpg|Another WolGoji suit used in the film, made to resemble the [[MosuGoji]]
Mosugojigodzillavswolfman.jpg|Another WolGoji suit used in the film, made to resemble the [[MosuGoji]]
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WolfmanAfterEffects1.jpg|The film being edited in ''Adobe After Effects''
WolfmanAfterEffects1.jpg|The film being edited in ''Adobe After Effects''
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===Post-production===
===Post-production===
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====Internet====
====Internet====
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1974 Film Completion Commermoration.jpg|''Godzilla vs. Wolfman'' director Shizuo Nakajima poses in a cast and crew photo for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]''
1974 Film Completion Commermoration.jpg|''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' director Shizuo Nakajima poses in a cast and crew photo for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]''
Wolfmanvs03a.jpeg|''Godzilla vs. Wolfman'' director Shizuo Nakajima poses in a cast and crew photo for ''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]''
Wolfmanvs03a.jpeg|''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' director Shizuo Nakajima poses in a cast and crew photo for ''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]''
Legendary Wolfman vs. Godzilla by Jeff Zornow from G-FEST.jpg|Poster by [[Jeff Zornow]]
Legendary Wolfman vs. Godzilla by Jeff Zornow from G-FEST.jpg|Poster for the film by [[Jeff Zornow]]
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==Videos==
==Videos==
{{Videos|
{{Videos|
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">qIBiVJATUjM</youtube>|Clips from ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''<br>are shown at [[G-Fest]] XIX in 2012}}
{{vid|<archiveorg dimensions="300x169">WolfmanVsGodzilla1983</archiveorg>|Excerpts from the film}}
{{Vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">EQ8RD8vPcXg</youtube>|Behind the scenes of filming<br>''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''}}
{{Vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">EQ8RD8vPcXg</youtube>|Behind the scenes of filming<br>''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''}}
{{Vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">Oa3Mb4g7DxM</youtube>|Footage and stills from ''Wolfman vs. Baragon'', ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s precursor}}
{{Vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">IK_ZbLAkF8E</youtube>|2013 edit of the film}}
{{Vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">Oa3Mb4g7DxM</youtube>|Footage and stills from ''[[Wolfman vs. Baragon]]'', ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''{{'}}s predecessor}}
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==External links==
*[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2013/06/03/in-search-of-monsters-wolfman-vs-godzilla/ In Search Of Monsters: WOLFMAN vs GODZILLA - SciFi Japan]
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Latest revision as of 12:13, 17 January 2024

Wolfman vs. Godzilla
The Japanese poster for Wolfman vs. Godzilla
Alternate titles
Flagicon Japan.png Legendary Beast
Wolfman vs. Godzilla

Directed by Shizuo Nakajima
Producer Shizuo Nakajima
Music by Akira Ifukube (stock)
Funded by SFA
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This article concerns an upcoming subject, and will be updated with new information as it arises.
A fierce battle that shakes the Earth's axis!!! (地軸をゆるがす大激闘!!!)
Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Wolfman?
(ゴジラ勝つか?狼男勝つか?)
„ 

— Tagline

Wolfman vs. Godzilla (狼男 (伝説の巨獣)対ゴジラ,   Densetsu no Kyojū Ōkami Otoko tai Gojira, lit. Legendary Beast Wolfman vs. Godzilla) is an incomplete fan film directed and produced by Shizuo Nakajima. Like Nakajima's previous project, Wolfman vs. Baragon, he assembled the production with the assistance of several former Toho employees. Though filming began in 1983 and wrapped in the mid-1980s, the film has yet to be completed or released officially.

Plot

From what has been revealed, the plot of Wolfman vs. Godzilla consists of a werewolf appearing in Japan, which becomes irradiated and grows to daikaiju size. This giant Wolfman encounters Godzilla in the countryside and the two monsters battle. Godzilla is portrayed as a rampaging monster like in the early Showa series, but the lesser of two evils compared to the Wolfman.

Production

Principal photography of Wolfman vs. Godzilla began in 1983 and concluded in the mid-1980s. As of 2013, post-production ("editing, sound design, and visual effects") is ongoing.[1]

Development

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According to the director Shizuo Nakajima, many drafts of the film were made in the 1970s, most of them starting out simply as short films. One of them featured a Godzilla suit that closely resembled the MosuGoji suit. The Wolfman's design was also drastically different, somewhat resembling a mummy, with a head that bears a slight resemblance to one of the Gargantuas. Another one of these short films featured the Wolfman character in a battle against Baragon as well. All of the costumes made during the film's production were made by professional costume maker Fuyuki Shinada, who would go on to design the monsters in Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack. By 1983, production had changed and much of the monster action was re-filmed in order to create a feature-length film, featuring a new Godzilla suit that was based on the KingGoji. This is the version of the film most people have been familiar with, while the older drafts are believed to be entirely lost, with only stills surviving. However, Nakajima recently revealed some of the earlier footage and stated that he intended to splice together the old and new footage of the film prior to giving it a DVD release. According to Nakajima, over 10 hours of raw footage for the film exists.

Though several photos circulated online, information about the film was almost nonexistent in the United States until 2012, when Mark Jaramillo made contact with Nakajima and received a short montage of effects footage from the film. This clip, along with a number of behind-the-scenes photos, was shown at G-Fest XIX in an impromptu, standing-room-only panel. The following year, Nakajima traveled to G-Fest himself, bringing more footage with him. He has since released a number of clips and set footage online using his personal Facebook account.[2] In early 2023, a 22-minute edit of the film from 2013 was uploaded to YouTube by the user Steven Sloss.[3]

Staff

Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.

Cast

  • Shitosi Shima
  • Ema Ishihara

Appearances

Monsters

Weapons, vehicles, and races

Gallery

Production

Post-production

Miscellaneous

Internet

Videos

Excerpts from the film
Behind the scenes of filming
Wolfman vs. Godzilla
2013 edit of the film
Footage and stills from Wolfman vs. Baragon, Wolfman vs. Godzilla's predecessor

References

This is a list of references for Wolfman vs. Godzilla. 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]

  1. Mark Jaramillo (3 June 2013). "In Search Of Monsters: WOLFMAN vs GODZILLA". SciFi Japan. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  2. Shizuo Nakajima on Facebook
  3. "Legendary Beast Wolfman vs. Godzilla (1983) 2013 Edit".

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